Tiptop Audio ZEUS Series microZEUS User manual

TM
ZEUS Series:
microZEUS
Power Supply

TM
Zeus Series: microZEUS with Flying Bus Boards
The uZEUS is a 4HP power supply module for Eurorack format synthesizers.
This version features four standard spade terminals to connect to rigid bus
boards like the ZEUS Passive Bus Boards. Connection diagram is provided at
the end of this manual.
Provided with the module is a 1000mA +15VDC unregulated wall adapter
with a 2.5mm positive center pin connector.
Tiptop Audio has the following recommendations for connecting your
modules and using your uZEUS:
To insure long life for the power supply, you should be aware of the total power
consumption of your system. This is determined by adding together the amount
of current used by each of your modules. Please refer to the power consumption
gures provided by your modules’ manufacturer(s).
The uZEUS is designed to power systems ranging from 3U to 6U. Although the
uZeus may have the capability to power even more modules, do not overload
the external adapter.
It is important to note that the front panel of the uZEUS may get very warm.
Please do not be alarmed, as this is normal and is part of the standard operation
of the uZEUS.
WARNING: The internal components of the uZEUS can get very hot. Do not
touch the internal components while the uZEUS is connected and/or powered.

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Zeus Series: microZEUS with Flying Bus Boards
Wall Adapter Information:
The Triad Magnetic wall adapter supplied with the uZEUS can deliver current in
excess of 1000mA. The Ault wall adapter supplied with the Happy Ending kit is
rated 1000mA and it is strongly recommended that it be kept at that limit.
Please be sure to check the temperature of your wall adapter about 20 minutes
after power up. Make sure to do that each time you add more modules to your
system. If the adapter is very hot to the touch, it is likely being overloaded, this
will shorten the life of your adapter.
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Zeus Series: microZEUS with Flying Bus Boards
J7
Using the –12V Rail:
The –12V rail uses a switching regulator. This switching regulator needs to have
a minimum load of 100mA (out of 500mA) at any given time. The uZEUS has a
factory setting to self consume this current. If your uZEUS is powering more
than four (4) analog modules you can then disable this setting if desired to
make this 100mA available for use by your modules.
While the uZEUS is not powered look for header J7 (located below the blue
resistor) and remove the jumper. Re-insert the jumper such that it comes in
contact with only one pin. Once reinstalled in the system, the uZEUS will
provide the full 500mA of –12V power for your modules.
Additional Flying Bus Board Port

TM
Zeus Series: microZEUS with Flying Bus Boards
The uZEUS terminals
*VR is used with Tiptop
Audio ZEUS Passive
Bus Board.
VR Should be left open
if connected to other
bus boards.
GROUND (GND)
+12V
-12V
VR

TM
Zeus Series: microZEUS with Flying Bus Boards
Connecting the uZEUS to the ZEUS Passive Bus Board
VR
12V
GND
+12V
12V
+5V
+12V
GND
12V
+5V
+12V
GND
12V
+5V
+12V
GND
12V
+5V
+12V
GND
+5V
+12V
GND
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
+12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
+12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
GATE
CV
+5V
GND
+12V
12V
+5V 12V+12V
B
G
A
C
C
G
A
B
VR
+12V
GND
12V