PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE User manual

PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE Distribution Box
Made in the U.S.A.
•8 XLR Outputs Each with Power Filtering and Polyfuse Protection
•4 USB Power Outlets
•1 SpeakOn Power Input
•8 Segment Multi-Colored LED battery Meter
•Easy to Use “ON”and “OFF”Buttons
•Secure, ¼”-20 Threaded Mounting Points, Thumb Screws Provided
Operation Manual Version 1.0
Copyright 2019 Professional Sound Corp
28085 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 USA
CE RoHS Printed in the U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing your new PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE power distribution box. This new
power system provides Power Distribution, Power Filtering and Protection Circuitry all in a
compact box. We believe this design is the new gold standard for compact field power systems.
PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS ENTIRE OPERATIONAL MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT!
ALL AUXILARY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTED AND PROPERLY FUSED AT ALL
TIMES. THE POWERSTAR EUROLiFE DISTRIBUTION BOX IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH EITHER THE PSC
PELICAN LiFE BATTERY OR WITH PSC PELICAN SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES AND IS FACTORY ADJUSTED
FOR USE WITH LiFEPO4 BATTERIES OR WITH SELAED LEAD ACID BATTEREIS. PLEASE CONSULT THE
FACTORY FOR USE WITH OTHER BATTERY TYPES. YOUR POWERSTAR EUROLiFE DISTRIBUTION BOX MAY
NEED INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH OTHER BATTERY TYPES.
Professional Sound Corporation
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
Ph [phone]
[email protected] www.professionalsound.com

DISTRIBUTION BOX:
The PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE Distribution Box contains eight (8) DC power output connections
on 4 pin female XLRs. A SpeakOn connector used to connect the unit to a PSC Pelican LiFE
Battery or similar power source. The front panel of the distribution box contains a Multi
Colored LED “Fuel Gauge” to indicate battery charge level. In addition there are Power “ON”
and “OFF” push button switches (delayed action for “OFF” switch) and four USB charging port
outputs. The USB ports can deliver a total of 4 amps of output current (20 watts).
The Distribution box can easily be mounted to your sound cart with two (2) of these thumb
screws. It mounts directly under the top handle assembly of the PSC EuroCart or nearly any
sound cart.

PSC PowerStar LiFE distribution box mounted under the PSC EuroCart Handle.
BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION: The PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE Distribution Box is equipped with a
4 pole SpeakOn connector for its power input. Please make sure that your 2 pole or 4 pole
SpeakOn cable is made from heavy duty cable (12 AWG) and is also made as short in length as
possible in order to minimize cable voltage drops. We recommend that you keep the cable length
to 3’ (1M) or less for best performance.

DC CONNECTIONS: There are eight (8) XLR female DC output connectors located on the bottom
edge panel of the PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE Distribution Box. Each of the eight (8) output
connectors are rated for 3.5 Amps of output current. Each connector is individually Poly Fuse
protected and filtered to provide clean, reliable DC power.
Eight (8) Output Connectors @ 3.5 Amps
POWER SWITCHES: There are two round, momentary push button switches used to turn the
unit on and off. The GREEN “ON” push button switch is used to turn the unit on. The RED “OFF”
push button is used to turn the unit off. Please note that the RED “OFF” push button switch is
equipped with a time delay circuit. You must press and hold this push button switch for 6-8
seconds before the unit will shut off. This time delay function serves to keep you from
accidentally shutting down the PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE unexpectedly while working.
RED and GREEN Power On and OFF switches

FUEL GAUGE: The PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE Distribution Box is equipped with an easy to read and
easy to understand multi-colored battery “Fuel Gauge”.Just a quick glance and you will
immediately know the charge condition of your battery. A full row of Green LEDs indicates a
fully charged battery. As the battery is discharged, the LEDs slowly go out. It is similar to reading
the fuel gauge in your car. When the last (left most) Red LED goes out, the unit will shut down
to protect the LiFE batteries from deep discharge.
Battery “Fuel Gauge”
AC INDICATOR: Whenever the unit is used in conjunction with the entire PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE
System, the BLUE “AC” LED will light by indicating AC power is connected.
USB CHARGING PORTS: The PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE Distribution Box is equipped with four (4)
USB charging ports for your convenience. These four USB charging ports output 5Vdc up to a
total of 4 Amps of output.
4 x USB charging ports.

EQUIPMENT POWER CABLES: PSC recommends that you use only two conductor, unshielded
16AWG power cable for power distribution. Shielded cable is not recommended as the shield
may cause short circuits between adjacent pins on the connectors. Please keep all cables as short
as possible as this will minimize DC voltage drop across the cable.
WARNING: It is highly recommended that you have your cables built by qualified personnel
and tested prior to use with your PowerStar EuroLiFE. All power cables should be clearly
labeled on both ends as to what they are to be connected to. For example, label one end
“PowerStar EuroLiFE” and the other end “Solice Mixer”. This will help prevent inadvertently
connecting the cables to the wrong piece of equipment. We cannot stress enough the
importance of good quality power cables and careful connections. Poorly constructed and/or
labeled cables can result in equipment damage!
POWER FILTERING: All PSC power products contain PSC Quiet Power Technology tm. This
power filter technology allows the PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE to deliver clean, quiet DC power for
all of your sound equipment powering needs. These filters include both audio and RF frequency
filters to ensure trouble free DC power distribution in the field. Nearly all of today’s audio
equipment contain DC to DC convertors within their power supplies. These convertors can and
will cause inter-modulation noise when connected to common DC power sources such as a
battery. Here at PSC we firmly believe that proper DC filtering can and will eliminate most noise
issues in the field. Our competitors do not understand inter-modulation noise and thus do not
take the additional steps to prevent it like we do at PSC. Though not every piece of equipment
will suffer from inter-modulation noise issues, here at PSC we believe that the extra parts cost
and design time are worth it if it solves even one issue in the field. Why do we spend the extra
$50.00 to $100.00 to include these parts? Because we think you deserve the best quality DC
power available.
PSC Quiet Power tm Filters shown near output XLRs (some components not visible in photo)

TERMS OF USE:
THE IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THIS POWER SUPPLY TO AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO SAID EQUIPMENT AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED TO
BE OPERATED BY PROFESSIONALS IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES. THE PSC POWER
STAR EUROLiFE DISTRIBUTION BOX SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED AFTER READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. THE OPERATOR OF THIS POWER SUPPLY
ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR PROPER USE AND OPERATION OF THIS
EQUIPMENT! PROFESSIONAL SOUND CORPORATION AND/OR ITS EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS
ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INCURRED
DUE TO ACCIDENT, CARELESS HANDLING, ABUSE OR MISSUSE, IMPROPER CONNECTION, AND/OR
INSTALLATION, IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR GROUNDING. OWNERSHIP AND/OR USE OF
THE PSC POWERSTAR EUROLIFE CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT WITH THESE TERMS.
Limited Warranty Certificate
Professional Sound Corporation warrants the entire product for a period of one year from
the original date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace such defective parts or the
whole product at its option, provided that the equipment is returned to Professional Sound
Corporation. Shipping and insurance costs to and from Professional Sound Corporation
must be prepaid by the owner. This warranty does not cover damage due to accident,
careless handling, abuse or misuse, improper connection and/or installation, improper
electrical contact, charging or grounding. This warranty will be null and void in the event
of removal, alteration or tampering with the serial number, or by service or repair work not
performed by Professional Sound Corporation. This warranty is in lieu of any other
warranty, expressed or implied, including warranties without limitation, products being
merchantable at the time of purchase or suitable for a particular purpose. This warranty
does not extend to, or include consequential damage.

SPECIFICATIONS:
SIZE: 9.00” wide, 1.75” deep, 2.75” high (23cm x 4.4cm x 6.8cm)
WEIGHT: 1.0Lbs (450gm)
TEMPERATURE RANGE: Use: -4F to +124F (-20C to +50C)
AC INPUT: 100 –240Vac, 47Hz -63Hz
OUTPUTS: 8 x 3.5Amp
OUTPUT VOLTAGE: 12.8Vdc Nominal
OUTPUT CURRENT: On LiFE Battery, 15 Amps.
USB CHARGING PORT: 4 Ports, Total Output 5Vdc at 4 Amps
Warranty: Electronics and Case, 1 year, Limited

CE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EMC: This product is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive,
89/336/EEC as defined in EN 50081-1, EN55022 and EN 50082-1. IEC801-2, IEC801-3
and IEC801-4.
LVD: This product is in compliance with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive,
73/23/EEC. 93/68/EEC as defined in EN60065, 1993 and/or EN60950/A1/A2/A3: 1995
TRADE NAME: PSC
MODEL: PowerStar EuroLiFE Power Distribution Box
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Professional Sound Corp.
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
CONTACT PERSON: Ronald Meyer
[phone]
TYPE OF PRODUCT: Power Distribution
MANUFACTURER: Professional Sound Corp.
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
We hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number listed
above has been tested in accordance with the requirements contained in the above listed
directives. All necessary steps have been taken and are in force to assure that production
units manufactured will conform to Directive guidelines.
January 2019 Professional Sound Corporation.