Shadow-Caster SCM-PD-PLUS User manual

SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions
SCM-Power Distribution PLUS system Installation and User
Instructions:
SCM-PD-PLUS shown with optional SCM-WC-SN wireless controller installed

SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions
SCM-PD-PLUS includes:
1
NEMA Box with Power distribution Board and 6 outputs
1
Box Lid and 6 screws
6
7.5 Amp Fuses (Installed)
4
SS 316 PH,#8 x1/2" Mounting Screw
1
Pre-wired Lighted, OFF/ON, Momentary Switch
Tools Required: Phillips head screwdriver, and wire strippers.
The Shadow-Caster Power Distribution PLUS (SCM-PD-PLUS) provides a convenient
way to connect and control multiple Shadow Caster Lights. The incorporated Shadow-
Net communications enables compatibility with Shadow-Caster’s color changing and
single color lights. The SCM-PD-PLUS can easily be upgraded to wireless controller by
installing the compatible wireless card (SCM-WC-SN) or purchasing the SCM-PD-
PLUS-COMBO.
The SCM-PD-PLUS has “on board”power switching, for 6 lights and up to 100 amps.
Each light is individually switched and has its own fuse. The “on-board”power switching
feature greatly simplifies installation by allowing the power to be taken locally from a
main breaker, as opposed from the helm. The lights are controlled with a pre-wired
waterproof switch.
Shadow-NET is a communication protocol that allows the SCM-PD-PLUS to
communicate with and coordinate the color changing feature of all Shadow-Caster color
changing lights. The SCM-PD-PLUS is also fully compatible with Shadow-Caster single
color lights. The SCM-PD-PLUS will support a full range of color changing, fading,
strobing, flashing and chase modes.
Installation Steps
1. Configure the SCM-PD-PLUS: Set the 6 position dip switch (SW3) and
the 3 position switch (SW2). On SW3, each switch enables corresponding
channels 1 through 6. The install locations do not have to be consecutive. SW2,
(three position switch), functions are listed below. The SCM-PD-PLUS comes
pre-configured with network communications enabled, “chase mode” disabled,
and standard color range selected. See Picture 1.
SW2, 3 Position Switch Settings
Switch 1
Network Enable
Enables Shadow-Net
Switch 2
Chase Mode
Enables Chase Mode
Switch 3
Extended Colors
Moves Color Support from 4 to 12 (only
works with Accent Lighting Controller and full
color SC-40s

SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions
Diagram 1: Typical installation of SCM-PD-PLUS, shown with 6 Color Caster Lights.
(Note that Green Wire from Color Casters are not connected)
Programming Button
SW3 Enable switches
SW2 Mode switches
Picture 1: PD-PLUS box showing locations of SW-2, SW-3, remote bypass and
Programming button.
Location of remote
bypass jumper

SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions
12V+ In Switched
1 2 3
ON
L ig h t 1
I N S T A L L J U M P E R
1 2 3 4 5 6
Light Position Setup (SW3)
1. (ON) Color Caster Installed
2. (ON) Color Caster Installed
3. (ON) Single Color Light Installed
4. (ON) Single Color Light Installed
5. (OFF) No Light Installed
6. (OFF) No Light Installed
ON
5 6 Mode Setup (SW2)
1. (ON) NetworkEnable
2. (OFF) Chase mode Enable
3. (OFF) Color Range
Power Switch Bypass
10V-30VDC
Indicator LED(-)
GND(-)
PD-PLUS
BOX
Push Button Switch
Optional Shadow-NET(H)
FUSE or
Circuit
Breaker
6 P o s i ti o n D i p S w i tc h :
S e t t o O N w h e n L i g h t i s
p r e s e n t
Located at connection to
power source
L ig h t 3
Push Button
Shadow-NET(L)
PWR(+)
L ig h t 2
GND
L ig h t 4
3 2
Diagram 2: Optional wiring Configuration for SCM-PD-PLUS shown with Color
Caster Lights on locations 1 and 2, Single Color Lights on locations 3 and 4. Note that
the jumper on the upper left corner of the board is installed for this power configuration.
2. Find a suitable mounting location:This box should be mounted in a dry
location, such as high in the bilge area, below the deck or inside the console. It is
preferred to not have the cable glands or the power wire connector facing up
where moisture will drain into the box.
3. Mount the Box:The box can be mounted with the included #8 stainless steel
pan head mounting screws.
4. Connect the Lights: Loosen the cable glands and route the cable through.
Strip the outer cable pack approximately 1.5 inches, and the ends of the wire back
approximately .25 of an inch. The connectors are color coded. Insert each wire
into the respective location and snap the connector down. Note that the green wire
from the Color-Casters is left unconnected. The blue connector is for the blue
wire on Shadow-Caster single color lights. Note that the lights should typically be
connected consecutively for implementation of chase modes. (I.e. light moves
from one light to the next in a linear pattern).
5. Connect Input Power:Route power into the box directly from a breaker, or
main fuse panel. See Diagram 1. The breaker and incoming wire should be sized
appropriately to the number and current draw of the lights being connected.
Pwr(+) and Gnd(-) are clearly marked on the printed circuit board. The power
connector will accept from 2awg to 20awg wire. For installations where it is
desired to switch the power directly, see Diagram 2. Installation of the blue
jumper on the upper left hand corner of the board will be necessary for this
configuration. See Picture 1.

SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions
6. Install the pre-wired switch: Diagram 1 shows the pre-wired switch
configuration. The switch power can be taken from the same source as the lights
or from a local source at the installation of the switch. The current draw for the
switch circuit will be 250mA. Note that pin 8 can be optionally connected to the
same night illumination output as other switches. See attached drawing for
dimensions and schematic.
7. Cinch the cable glands: Hand tighten all cable glands. Verify that any
unused cable glands have a nylon dowel inside so that a water-tight seal is
maintained.
8. Configure Fuses: The Power Distribution box comes standard with 7.5Amp
fuses to accommodate Color-Casters and SCM-10 size lights on a 12Volt power
bus. If different size lights or installing on a 24Volt bus please see Chart 1 for
appropriate fuse selection.
Chart 1: Fuse Recommendations
Suggested Fuse Size
model
12V system
24V system
SC-40
30
15
SC-10
7.5
3
SC-6
5
3
SC-4
3
3
9. Wireless Controller: If Installing Wireless Controller Model SCM-WC-SN,
please see the documents included for installation and operating instructions.
10.Final Setup and Auto Programming: Power up the SCM-PD-PLUS box.
Press and hold the “auto programming” button for three seconds and release. All
of the lights will turn off, then cycle back on one at a time, starting with light one.
The system will communicate with each light and determine what is present.
Once this process completes, cycle the power to the box again. The system is
now ready to use.
11.Install Cover: Install clear enclosure lid with 6 supplied screws.

SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions
Operation
1. Turn on the power switch and the lights will power up.
2. To change the color, simply press the Momentary switch and release.
Press Momentary Button to Change Color
Normal Color setting
Extended Colors Enabled
Blue
Blue
White
White
Red
Red
Green
Green
Blue/White (fade mode only)
Super White (all LEDs On)
All colors (fade mode only)
Aqua
Blue-Violet
Violet
Magenta
Yellow
Purple
Orange
Green Yellow
Blue/White (fade mode only)
All colors (fade mode only)
3. To Change the MODE press and hold the switch in for 2 seconds then release.
Change Mode: Press and hold button for 2 seconds
Normal Mode Settings
Chase Mode Enabled
On Normal
On Normal
Fade
Fade
Flash/Strobe
Flash/Strobe
chase between all lights
4 There are more control operations available with the wireless remote SCM-WC-
SN. Please see the user manual for details.

SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions
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