CIOKS CIOKOLATE User manual

Included accessories
Flex cables
CIOKS offers a great selection of different Flex cable types for connecting your pedals to the
power supply. Below you see a list of the included Flex cables with your unit:
Type 1 –black with 5,5/2,1mm centre negative DC-plug x12
Type 2 –red with 5,5/2,1mm centre positive DC-plug x1
Type 4 –green with 5,5/2,5mm centre positive DC-plug x3
Type 5 –black with 3,5mm tip positive jack-plug x2
Type 6 –black with 9V battery clip x1
Type 7 –blue with 2 pin DIN plug x1
Split Flex type 1 –black with two 5,5/2,1mm centre negative DC-plugs x1
3-way Daisy chain Flex –black with three 5,5/2,1mm centre negative DC-plugs x1
Stack Flex type 1 –black with 5,5/2,1mm centre negative DC-plug x1
Series Adapter Flex –2x white / 1x black to be used with a standard Flex cable x1
Split Flex or Daisy Chain Flex should be used if you’d like to power two or three pedals needing
the same supply voltage using only one outlet. Stack Flex or Series Adapter Flex should be used to
obtain 18, 24, 40V or other higher voltage values by using two of the power supply’s outlets. For
further information about Flex cables please have a look on our web site.
Mounting hardware
We’ve included all the needed hardware to mount the power supply on top or underneath a
Pedaltrain or Temple Audio pedalboard. You can of course also attach it to boards of other brands.
Look on CIOKS web site for more information and mounting guides.
Powering different pedal types
This issue is different for every individual rig, therefore please e-mail your specific questions
regarding powering your pedals using CIOKS power supplies directly to [e-mail].
Technical specifications
AC input: 110-120VAC 60Hz or 220-240VAC 50Hz, max. 70W
Outputs:
Outlet 1: 4-15V DC adjustable / 100mA Outlet 10-11: 9, 12 or 15V DC / 400mA
Outlet 2-4: 9V DC / 100mA each Outlet 12-13: 9, 12 or 15V DC / 600mA*
Outlet 5: 18 or 24V DC / 100mA Outlet 14: 9 or 12V AC / 800mA*
Outlet 6-7: 9 or 12V DC / 200 mA each Outlet 15-16: 9, 12 or 16V AC / 800mA
Outlet 8-9: 9 or 12V DC / 400 mA each * only one of these two sections can be used
Size: 292x98x35mm (excl. rubber feet) Weight: 1,6kg Warranty period: 5 years worldwide
What’s in the box?
•CIOKS CIOKOLATE power supply
•mains power cord
•24 Flex cables
•pedalboard mounting HW (2x mounting bracket, screws, washers, stand-offs & hex key)
•manual, product sheet (drill guide) and Flex guide
CIOKS CIOKOLATE
Power Supply for Effect Pedals
User’s Manual
reversion 1.2 –March 2017
Introduction
Since 1991 the Danish company CIOKS has been providing guitar and bass players with reliable
power supplies dedicated for effect pedals. To mark the 20th anniversary of the company we’ve
made the most powerful and versatile power supply for effect pedals on the market –CIOKS
CIOKOLATE. With some additions and a slightly different design we’ve put the DC10 and AC10
power supplies in one enclosure. Loads of power, almost endless compositions of different
voltages and a great selection of included Flex cables make this power supply a really strong tool
for powering big pedalboards with many different pedals. CIOKS CIOKOLATE power supply
will power several high current digital pedals, high voltage 18, 24 or even 40V pedals, one or two
AC pedals, one or two Radial Tonebone pedals or simulating a dying battery it will power your old
favourite fuzz or overdrive. On top of that it will of course also power all your standard 9V pedals
from its many isolated outlets.
Features
•16 outlets configured in 12 isolated sections
•two toroidal transformers with additional magnetic field shielding
•four powerful DC sections, three with 400mA each and one with 600mA
•two powerful AC sections with 800mA each and voltages 9, 12 and 16V AC available
•two 15V outlets for Radial Tonebone pedals or other Radial units
•possibility of 18 or 24V from a single outlet
•with Stack Flex the possibility of powering a 40V pedal
•one outlet with adjustable voltage in the range 4-15V
•short circuit protection of all outlets
•advanced LED monitoring of each section
•120 or 230V mains voltage operation
•total of 24 included Flex cables
•microprocessor controlled silent fan to ensure optimal operating temperature for long
term reliability
•compatible with Pedaltrain and Temple Audio pedalboards, mounting hardware incl.
Overview
Front
On the front of the enclosure you’ll find 16 outlets of the power supply as RCA sockets where all
DC outlets are centre positive. Correct polarity for the pedal is achieved by using the right Flex
cable. On the most left side of the front you have a knob, which adjusts the output voltage of the
first outlet in the range 4-15 V. The middle 12 o’clock position corresponds to 9V. Fully clockwise
you get 15V and fully counter clockwise 4V. On the most right side of the front panel you’ll find
the settings switch.

Top
CIOKS logo on the left side has a bigger red LED placed in the middle of the letter ‘O’. Right after
the power supply is turned on, it states your power supply’s serial number by blinking the digits.
Then it goes into the temperature depending ‘breathing mode’ or stays lit depending on the setting.
The status of each isolated output section is shown by smaller LED indicators also situated on top
of the enclosure. The function of this advanced and unique monitoring feature is described in
detail later on. Just below these LED indicators or white dots you see the output voltage and max.
current rating of each outlet stated. The first figure is the voltage. The middle line tells you
whether it’s a DC (direct current) or AC (alternate current) outlet. The bottom figure states the
maximum current capability of each outlet in mA. Outlets with two possible voltage settings have
both values stated e.g. 9/12 or 12/15. Isolated sections with two outlets sharing the same GND
have one common figure for maximum current which can be put out from both outlets in the
section. The first outlet has adjustable output voltage in the range 4-15V.
Back
In the space on the back of the enclosure you’ll find the AC power input socket, mains voltage
selector switch and the fuse. The AC power input socket is called C6 and is the same type used in
many laptop power supplies. Mains voltage selector switch should be used for setting the correct
mains voltage 115 or 230V. The Japanese version is made only for a 100V nominal mains voltage
and has no mains voltage selector switch. The fuse is the only part, which can be replaced by the
user. In case it’s blown, replace with a 5x20mm, T 1.0A (slow blow/time lag) type.
Bottom
Six detachable rubber feet are situated on the bottom of the enclosure. On this same surface you’ll
find a table showing the different settings of the power supply, which you select using the settings
switch on the front panel. 8 holes with metric M4 threads also on the bottom should be used for
easy mounting of the power supply to a pedalboard. Do not use screws, which would go further
than 5mm inside the unit. Have a look at the mounting guide on CIOKS web site.
Getting started
First make sure that the voltage value chosen on the voltage selector switch matches the mains
voltage in your wall socket. Connect the mains power cord to the power supply and mains. Using
the correct Flex cable types connect your pedals to the outlets of power supply making sure that
the voltage is correct for each pedal and that you’re not overloading any of the outlets.
Settings
To change the settings of the power supply you use the settings switch on the right side of the front
panel of the enclosure. In the following table you can see the different settings. This table can also
be found printed on the bottom side of the power supply.
No.
Function
Switch OFF
(knob down)
Switch ON
(knob up)
No.
Function
Switch OFF
(knob down)
Switch ON
(knob up)
1
Outlet 5
18V DC
24V DC
6
Outlet 11
12V DC
15V DC
2
Outlet 6
9V DC
12V DC
7
Outlet 13
12V DC
15V DC
3
Outlet 7
9V DC
12V DC
8
DC or AC
DC mode
AC mode
4
Outlet 8
9V DC
12V DC
9
Outlet 14
9V AC
12V AC
5
Outlet 9
9V DC
12V DC
10
Outlet 16
12V AC
16V AC
Voltage settings
The output voltage of nine of the power supply’s 16 outlets can individually be set to one of two
different values. The default setting is the OFF position of the setting switch and corresponds to
the lower voltage value. Which of the ten knobs to use for which outlet is stated in the table shown
above or on the back of the power supply. This information is also easy accessible on top of the
unit as small black digits stating which knob corresponds to which outlet.
DC or AC operation of section 11 (outlets 12-14)
The power supply’s eleventh isolated section can operate either in DC or AC mode, not both at the
same time. In the default OFF setting of settings switch knob no. 8 you have section 11 operating
in the DC mode. The red LED indicator above outlet 13 is lit and you have 600mA available at
voltages 9, 12 or 15V DC from outlets 12 and 13. In ON position of settings switch knob no. 8 you
activate the AC section, while the DC section is turned off. The yellow LED indicator above outlet
14 is lit and you have 800mA available at voltages 9 or 12V AC from outlet 14. The AC voltage of
outlet 14 is set using the settings switch knob no. 9.
Features
Advanced LED Monitoring
Each isolated outlet or section has its individual LED status indicator. The indicator is lit in normal
operation. Its light gets dim when you operate just on the edge of the current limit. If you overload
or short circuit an outlet, the respective LED indicator turns off. The LED indicators of outlets
with selectable output voltage also show you the voltage chosen. In case a higher voltage than the
default setting is selected for a given outlet, its respective LED indicator will be lit with higher
intensity than the other indicators.
All indicators take into account the actual level of mains voltage when monitoring a possible
overload. The current limits for each outlet or section of the power supply are specified at nominal
level of the mains voltage. In Europe it’s 230V, 120V in e.g. United States and 100V in Japan. If
the mains voltage is higher than nominal, you can draw more current from the power supply than
stated in the specifications. This would never be a problem. A more common situation though, is
when the mains voltage is lower than nominal. In such a case maximum current ratings for each
outlet or section might be diminished.
The advanced LED monitoring of each isolated outlet will alert you in case of an overload or short
circuit. If such a situation happens you know where to look to solve the problem.A glance at the
LED status indicators and you have proof of 100% clean power to your pedals.
Breathing ‘O’ LED
The LED in the letter ‘O’ has two main functions. Just after the power supply is connected to
mains and starts to operate, the LED states the serial number of your unit by blinking each digit if
the number. Then depending on the setting it either starts to ‘breath’ or stays lit showing that the
power is on. The ‘breathing’ frequency is dependent on the temperature inside the power supply
and with higher temperature the ‘breathing’ gets more frequent.