PS08 Quick Start Guide V1.0 PS08 Quick Start Guide V1.0
1. Product Description
The Chroma Q PS08 supplies power and data to the Chroma Q range of colour changers and compatible
products (see below). A maximum capacity of 8PU (Power Units), it can be controlled remotely via ANSI
E1.11 USITT DMX 512 A and delivers power and data via 2 XLR 4 outputs.
2. Operation
1. Connect power through a fused male IEC chassis connector with input power of 100 240V, 50 60
Hz. The standard fuse is a 5x20mm 3A GMA. It provides 2 circuits of combined 24VDC.
2. Connect input data ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512 A from an external source or lighting control
console through a male XLR 5. A pass through connection is available on the female XLR 5.
3. Connect power and data from the female XLR 4 outputs of the PS08 to the colour changer units.
4. The red LED indicates mains power is present and the green LED indicates a DMX signal is
present.
5. “PU” (Power Unit) is used to calculate the load requirements of the Chroma Q system. The PS08
will supply up to 8 PU’s, so you can plug in 8 Chroma Q Plus (8 x 1PU = 8PU).
Note:
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: Data termination is built in at the input.
3. System Diagram
The PS08 has been designed for cable loops of up to 60m ( 200m ft.) per output. Closing the loop
with a return cable will enhance the stability of the power and data delivered.
4. Compatibility
The Chroma Q PS08 is compatible with all Chroma Q colour changers – Chroma Q Plus, Original,
Broadway, Universal, Cascade, M5, M8, Mirror, Junior gobo rotator, Twin Effects gobo rotator, Twin DMX
gobo rotator.
5. Power Units
Product Power Unit Product Power Unit
Plus 1PU M5 1.5PU
Broadway 1PU M8 1.5PU
Cascade 1.5PU Moving Mirror 1.5PU
Universal 1.5PU DMX Gobo Rotator .6PU
6. Control and Power Cables
The Chroma Q utilises an XLR 4 pin cable system that is used to supply power and data transfer. Pins 1
and 4 supply 24VDC power and Pins 2 and 3 supply ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX 512 A control protocol with
ground drain wire to the connector shell.
Only genuine Tourflex Datasafe cable is recommended for use of the Chroma Q colour changing system.
Damage will occur if the power connections short circuit to the data or ground/shield connections. When
assembling XLR 4pin cables, heat shrink sleeves should be used on each individual data pin and the
drain wire to prevent short circuits.
The XLR 4 cable is wired pin to pin, in the following format:
Pin Function
1 0V DC
2 Control Data Minus
3 Control Data Plus
4 +24V DC
Chassis Ground Bonding
The XLR 5 cable is wired pin to pin, in the following format:
Pin Function
1 Ground (Screen)
2 Data Minus
3 Data Plus
4 Spare Data Minus
5 Spare Data Plus
7. Further Information
Please refer to the Chroma Q PS08 manual for more detailed information. A copy of the manual can be
found at the Chroma Q website – www.chroma q.com – under Support.
