CIOKS 4 User manual

Version 1.03 December 2019 Version 1.03 December 2019
Powering CIOKS 4 with a powerbank or other USB source
If you wish to power CIOKS 4 with a powerbank, a USB adapter or other USB source you must use a cable
with a USB A plug at one end and a USB C plug at the other end which goes into CIOKS 4. A cable with
USB C plugs at both ends will not work. Preferably use a high-quality cable intended for charging having a
lower resistance and avoiding losing power in the cable and connectors. Powerbanks with 3A of output
current capability will give you the maximum output power of CIOKS 4 when powered of a powerbank.
That is 9W of output power corresponding to approx. 1000mA at 9V DC for your pedals.
Powering different pedal types
Each individual rig is different, therefore if you have questions about using the CIOKS 4 power supply
please e-mail your detailed questions including the power requirements of your specific pedals directly to
[email protected].
Not included accessories
CIOKS Mini GRIP
The Mini GRIP bracket allows easy and drill-free mounting of CIOKS 4 power supply below any
Pedaltrain board except the smallest Nano model (order no. MGRIP).
Hex stand-offs
A set of four 8mm hex stand-offs (only 3 need to be used) to make an offset and space for the finger screws
in-between the power supply and a Templeboard (order no. 4HEX).
Technical specifications
Input 1: 5V DC, max. 3A (USB C socket)
Input 2: 9-24V DC or 9-12V AC, max. 2A (non-polarized 5,5/2,1mm DC socket)
Outputs 1-4: 9V DC / 660mA or
12V DC / 500mA or
15V DC / 400mA or
18V DC / 330mA each
Total output power is max. 24W provided an appropriate and sufficient input power source is applied.
Size: 74x88x25,4mm / 2.9x3.5x1.0” (excl. rubber feet)
Weight: 230g / 0.5 lb
Warranty period: 5 years worldwide
What’s in the box?
•CIOKS 4 power supply
•5 Flex cables
•50cm DC Link cable
•Mounting hardware (2 screws and a hex-key)
•Product sheet (drill guide)
•Flex and DC Link cable selection guide
•Sticker (sheet with 4pcs.)
•Manual
User’s Manual
Version 1.03 –December 2019
Introduction
Since 1991, the Danish company CIOKS has been providing guitar and bass players with reliable power
supplies dedicated for effect pedals. After more than a quarter of a century, CIOKS has designed the
CIOKS 4 power supply which is part of our Future Power Generation professional power supply product
range. CIOKS 4 is designed to be used with up to four high current pedals (as well as others with lower
current draw) with super flexible input power options. Our new CIOKS 4 power supply is a great choice
for small pedalboards or as an expansion of your existing DC7 unit.
Features
•Expand your CIOKS DC7 power supply with 4 additional isolated outlets
•Small and light stand-alone power supply for a small pedalboard
•Use almost any DC or AC adapter to power CIOKS 4, also the 1-SPOT or GigRig Generator
•Power CIOKS 4 with a USB C source like a powerbank
•Slim 1-inch profile (25,4mm), only 230g (0.5 lb)
•Ultra-low noise achieved by multi-stage filtering
•4 isolated DC-outlets, 6W each (660mA at 9V on each outlet)
•4 selectable voltages on each outlet (9, 12, 15 or 18V)
•Individual status LED on each outlet and global status LED
•Total maximum output power 24W
•Mounting hardware for Pedaltrain and Temple Audio boards included
•Compatible with CIOKS Mini GRIP for drill-free Pedaltrain mounting
•5 Flex cables included
•Designed in Denmark, assembled in Poland
•5-year worldwide warranty

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Overview
Left
On the left side you will find the USB C and the non-polarized DC input sockets and the four RCA sockets
being outlets 1-4 for powering pedals.
Top
CIOKS logo has a red LED placed in the middle of the letter ‘O’ and this functions as a global status
indicator. For each outlet you have a voltage selector switch and an advanced LED indicator.
Front
The two holes in the front with metric M4 threads are to be used with the Mini GRIP bracket (sold
separately) for mounting to Pedaltrain boards with no drilling required.
Bottom
The four detachable rubber feet are situated on the bottom of the enclosure. On this same surface you will
find 3 holes with metric M4 threads which should be used for mounting of the power supply to a
pedalboard.
Getting started
Connect a supply voltage to CIOKS 4 power supply within the specified type and range. Set the output
voltage on a given outlet to either 9, 12, 15 or 18V depending on the needs of the particular pedal to be
powered. Using the right Flex cable type connect your pedal to this outlet. Repeat this with your remaining
pedals.
Advanced LED Monitoring feature
Each isolated outlet has its individual LED status indicator. The indicator is lit in normal operation. The
LED light gets dim when you operate just on the edge of the current mA limit for the voltage you have
chosen on the given outlet. If you overload or short circuit an outlet, the respective LED indicator turns off.
The light intensity of the status LED will be higher when the output voltage is set to a higher value than 9V
being 12, 15 or 18V.
Global status indicator
If COKS 4 power supply is powered of a solid power source sufficient to provide enough power and
everything functions normally the red LED inside the O letter in CIOKS logo will be lit. If the source
supplying CIOKS 4 power supply is too weak and the voltage on the input of CIOKS 4 is too low the
indicator will turn off.
Pedalboard mounting
General
The most solid way is using the drill template being the product sheet and then drill two diagonally
positioned ø4,5mm or ø5,0mm holes in the pedalboard and fasten the CIOKS 4 to it with the two included
screws. Due to CIOKS 4 extremely flat profile and low weight you can use Dual-Lock tape or industrial
Velcro to fasten it below any type of pedalboard. In general for mounting in a rack, pedalboard or other
structure we recommend using two of the five threaded M4 holes (3 in the bottom and 2 in the front) and
matching metric M4 screws. Remember not to penetrate the CIOKS 4 with more than 5mm with the screws
used.
Pedaltrain
For Pedaltrain boards we recommend an easy alternative way of mounting CIOKS 4 unit by using the Mini
GRIP bracket where no drilling is needed.
Temple Audio
The three threaded M4 holes in the bottom of CIOKS 4 are aligned with the grid of Templeboards and
allow for very easy mounting on top or below any Temple Audio pedalboard with the included 2 screws.
We recommend using the two holes positioned diagonally. If you want to make a distance between the
board’s surface and the CIOKS 4 to allow space for the Temple Audio finger screws you should get a set
of three 8mm hex stand-offs with matching screws (order no. 4HEX) and then use these with all three
threaded holes in the bottom of the power supply.
Included accessories
Flex cables
CIOKS offers a wide selection of different Flex cable types for connection your pedals to the power
supply. Below you see a list of the included Flex cables with your unit:
•Standard Flex type 1 –black with 5,5/2,1mm centre negative DC plug x4
•3-way daisy chain Flex type 1 –black with three 5,5/2,1mm centre negative DC plugs x1
The 3-way daisy chain Flex should be used if you wish to power three pedals with the same voltage using
only one outlet. For further information about all CIOKS Flex cables please have a look at the included
Flex cable selection guide or visit CIOKS web site.
DC Link cable
A DC Link cable in 50cm length is included and should be used to connect CIOKS 4 power supply to
CIOKS DC7 power supply’s 24V DC outlet. You can also use this cable to connect and power CIOKS 4
of another compatible 24V DC source.
Mounting hardware
We have included all the needed mounting hardware to mount the power supply on top or underneath a
Pedaltrain or a Temple Audio pedalboard. You can of course also attach it to other types of pedalboards.
CIOKS 4 output power capability
A solid DC source of minimum 17V DC is needed to obtain full 24W of output power capability from
CIOKS 4. If a lower voltage is applied to the DC input socket or you are powering the unit of a USB
source its output power capability will be lower than the 24W. The table below shows the maximum
output power of CIOKS 4 depending on the type and voltage of power source which is used to power it.
Input
Input voltage
Input current
Output power
Total output
current @ 9V
1
9V DC
2A
10,8W
1200mA
1
12V DC
2A
15,3W
1700mA
1
15V DC
2A
19,8W
2200mA
1
>17V DC
max. 2A
max. 24,0W
max. 2640mA
1
9V AC
2A
6,3W
700mA
1
12V AC
2A
10,8W
1200mA
2
5V DC
2A
6,3W
700mA
2
5V DC
3A
9,0W
1000mA