POWER STATION” RACK POWER DISTRIBUTOR OWNER'S MANUAL May be covered by one or more of the following: USS. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, and 4893099. Other patents pending. TORR ROT Foreign patents pending. A TECHNOLOGYINTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Power Station™. The Power Station™ will allow you to eliminate the cluttered power strips and wall adapters from the back of your rack by offering four IEC auxiliary connections and 6 isolated 9VAC, 2A taps to power your equipment. The Power Station™ features: - Six tap, UL recognized toroidal transformer providing six isolated 9VAC, 2 amp outputs. ~ Input line voltage selector switch. - Four switchable, fused line voltage outlets. = Electrical spike protection. - Single On/Off switch with "ON" LED. - Detachable line cord. - Extra durable, road worthy chassis. For a thorough explanation of the Power Station™ and its functions, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. After removing the Power Station™ from the box, save all packing materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the unit. Operating Temperature Donot expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32° F and 104° F (0° Cand 40°C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures.Precautions NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liq- uids are not spilled into the unit through any openings. The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD. ALWAYS disconnect power to the Power Station™ before attempting to change fuses. ALWAYS replace with the same type fuse. The voltage select switch DOES NOT change the voltage of the auxiliary outlets. The voltage of the auxiliary outlets will be the same as the incoming line voltage. DONOT change the Voltage Select switch with the power on. Connect all cords BEFORE applying power.REAR PANEL 1. 9VAC, 2 amp Output jacks (6): ‘These 2.5mm male pin jacks provide isolated power to devices requiring 9VAC and up to two amps to operate. 2. Input Line Voltage Select switch: This switch allows the Power Station to provide the 9VAC outputs at an input voltage of "115" VAC or "230" VAC. In the United States, Canada, Japan and all other countries which provide a line voltage of 100 to 120 volts, this switch should be set at "115". In countries such as Germany, France and Finland which provide a line voltage of 220 to 240 volts, the "230" setting should be used. ‘Warning: The voltage select switch DOES NOT change the voltage of the auxiliary outlets. The voltage of the auxiliary outlets will be the same as the incoming line voltage. 3. Isolated Outputs Fuse holder: This fuse holder contains the fuse for the primary side of the transformer that provides the six isolated 9VAC outputs. When replacing this fuse, always replace with the same type fuse. 4. Auxiliary Line Voltage outlets (4): These four female IEC320 international power connectors provide additional line voltage outputs to other devices in your rack which require it. This output voltage is identical to the line voltage that the Power Station™ is plugged into. Note: The Input Line Voltage Select switch does not affect the voltage provided at these outputs. 5. Line Cord Connector: This male IEC connector is used to power the Power Station™ via the line cord provided. 6. Mains Fuse holder: This holder houses the mains fuse for the Power Station™ and can be accessed by removing the line cord and popping off the fuse holder cover. A second fuse may also be stored in this holder. When replacing this fuse, always replace with the same type fuse. 3FEATURES IN DETAIL Toroidal Transformer The Power Station™ is equipped with a UL recognized toroidal transformer that has six isolated secon- dary windings to provide six isolated, low voltage outputs rated at 9 VAC, 2 Amps each. The isolation between outputs helps prevent ground loop problems. The transformer primary windings are fused with a 1.5 amp, 250 volt fuse when plugged into 115 VAC input line voltage and a .75 amp, 250 volt fuse when plugged into 230 VAC input line voltage. This fuse is accessable to the user (it is located in the middle of the back panel) and can be accessed using a standard screwdriver or coin. WARNING! ALWAYS disconnect power to the Power Station™ before attempting to change fuses. ALWAYS replace with the same type fuse. Input Line Voltage Select Switch The voltage select switch allows the Power Station™ to provide the 9VAC outputs at line volt- ages of 115VAC or 230VAC. If an incoming line voltage is 115VAC, simply select the switch setting that displays "115". For an incoming line voltage of 230VAC, select the "230" setting. ‘The "115" setting is suitable for line voltages ranging from 90VAC to 128VAC at 50 or 60Hz fre- quency. The "230" setting is suitable for line voltages ranging from 198VAC to 264VAC at 50 or 60Hz frequency. WARNING! The voltage select switch DOES NOT change the voltage of the auxiliary outlets. The voltage of the auxiliary outlets will be the same as the incoming line voltage. DO NOT change the voltage select switch with the power on.Switchable, fused Line Voltage Outlets (4): ‘There are four auxilary switchable outlets available on the Power Station™, These outlets are female IEC 320 international power connectors. The On/Off switch on the front panel of the Power Station will switch the outlets on and off. These outlets are also fused by the mains fuse located next to the input power cord connector. To access the fuse, disconnect the power cord and use a small screw- driver to pry the fuse holder out. A second fuse may be stored in the fuse holder also. WARNING! ALWAYS disconnect power to the Power Station™ before attempting to change fuses. ALWAYS replace with the same type fuse. The voltage select switch DOES NOT change the voltage of the auxiliary outlets. The voltage of the auxiliary outlets will be the same as the incoming line voltage. Single On/Off Switch with "ON" LED The On/Off switch will turn all auxiliary outlets and isolated outputs on and off. The "POWER" LED will light if isolated and auxiliary outputs are on. WARNING! Connect all cords BEFORE applying power.AVAILABLE CONNECTOR CORDS WARNING: CONNECT ALL CORDS BEFORE APPLYING POWER! The input power cord is provided with your Power Station™ and can only be plugged into the male IEC 320 connector. Female Male IEC American IEC Female to American Male AC Power Cord, 6 feet long Rocktron Part No. 006-0114 To connect auxilary power outlets to peripheral devices that have a male IEC 320 input power connector, use an IEC Reverse Jumper Cord. Female Male TEC TEC IEC Reverse Jumper Cord, 3 feet long Rocktron Part No. 006-1128If the device has a 3 prong American plug attached, then a Male IEC to Female American Adaptor Cord ( Rocktron Part No. 006-1129) may be used. met i SAN Male JEC tL Male IEC to Female American Adaptor Cord, 1 foot long Rocktron Part No. 006-1129 To supply 9VAC power to peripheral devices that have a 2.5mm pin power jack, use the JPC2 power cable (Rocktron Part No. 006-1125). Female25mm —@ CEC Female 2.5mm 25m lm JPC2 Power Jumper Cable, 3 feet long, Rocktron Part No. 006-1125 To supply 9VAC power to peripheral devices that have a 4 pin DIN power jack, use the JPC3 Power Jumper Cable (Rocktron Part No. 006-1126). Female 25mm 6 amr £) ° Teele Maledpin DIN JPC3 Power Jumper Cable, 3 feet long Rocktron Part No. 006-1126CONNECTIONS Power Station™ power distributor Rear Panel o AC Power cord aces WE JPC2 jumper cable Rocktron PROGAP™ programmable preamp Rear Panel To AC outlet Rocktron Velocity 300™ power amp Rear Pane!TROUBLE No power at auxiliary outlets or isolated outlets and power LED won't light... Power at auxiliary outlets, but no power at isolated outlets and power LED wont light... Power Statior™ LED lights, but peripheral unit's displays are dim and units are acting up... Power Station™ LED lights, but peripheral units are running hot or blowing fuses... TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE loose power cord ..blown mains fuse ...Power switch off .atransformer fuse blown ..bad power jumper cord power jumper cord loose ..Voltage Select switch is set incorrectly «Voltage Select switch is set incorrectly FIX Inspect cord Disconnect power, replace fuse Turn power on Disconnect power, replace fuse, inspect cords Inspect cords Inspect cords Turn power off, then switch to correct voltage setting Turn power off, then switch to correct voltage setting If any problems are encountered other than those listed above, refer to authorized repair personnel.JUMPER CORD WIRING DIAGRAMS If you would like to make your own jumper cords instead of purchasing them, wiring diagrams for the JPC2 and JPC3 jumper cords are shown below. IPC2 Power Jumper Cable 2.5mm to 2.5mm Barrel Low Voltage Power Jumper Cord ‘OUTER CONDUCTOR (auc Wire Length: 3 feet 2 conductor 22 GA. (or larger) \ TD Stranded, medium to high flexibility aten conoucor outer conoucton [Fy . _ oH —— 5mm Barrel plug is equivalent to — Tn Bl lll = | I= ott Radio Shack Part# 274-1573 SSTRAM RELIEF JPC3 Power Jumper Cable 2.5mm to 4 pin DIN plug (210° style, with strain relief) Low Voltage Power Jumper Cord Wire Length: 3 feet 2 conductor 22 GA. (or larger) Stranded, medium to high flexibility 4 pin DIN plug is equivalent to Radio ‘Shack Part# 274-007 10* Form# 208 Part# 098-0099 Rocktron Corporation 2870 Technology Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309