AMX PC1 Installation guide

Overview

The PC1 (FG670) is a 10-Amp Power Controller for 110 VAC (FIG. 1).

AC1 (remote operation)

Pushbutton

Control Mode

DIP Switch

(front)

Installation Guide

PC1

Power Controller, 10 A (110 VAC only)

PCI Product Specifications (Cont.)

Enclosure: Metal with black matte finish.

Dimensions (HWD) 1.5" x 5.5" x 5.5" (3.81 cm x 13.97 cm x 13.97 cm)

Weight

Included

Accessories

Other AMX

Equipment

28 oz. (793.79 g)

Power Cord - 6 ft. (1.83 m), with 3-wire grounded plug.

AC-RK Rack Mount Kit (FG515)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, equipment has a grounding type plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

Control Wiring

The 4-pin captive-wire connector on the rear panel (FIG. 2) provides wiring to

remote pushbuttons, switches, or relay contacts.

(rear)

4-pin captive-wire

Control Wiring connector

Switched Power Output socket AC Power Input

FIG. 1 PC1 Power Controller

The PC1 provides one switched power socket for up to 1200 watts of equipment power.

Note: The PC1 will work the NXC-I/O10 input/output control card.

Specifications

PCI (FG670) Product Specifications

Control Inputs

Power Outputs

Load Fuse

Power Input

Remote control contact and switch closure.

• 1 switched 3-wire socket.

• 110 VAC.

• 1200 watts total.

Internal 10A (load capacity).

• 105 to 125 VAC.

• 3 watts maximum.

Front Panel Components:

AC1 pushbutton • This latching on/off switch controls power to a switched socket.

• The LED in the pushbutton indicates that socket power is

ON.

DIP Switch Controls the AC1pushbutton operating mode.

Rear Panel Components:

Control

Switched Power

Output

• 4-pin captive-wire connector providing remote operation of the PC1.

• Terminals accept 24 - 12 AWG wire.

• Class 2 Circuit only.

• Socket for control of external equipment.

• Total max. power load = 1200 watts.

• An internal 10A load fuse is provided.

• 120 VAC, 1200W, 50/60 Hz.

AC Power Input • 3-conductor line cord providing 120 VAC power to the PS1 and switched power socket.

• 120 VAC, 10 Amp, 50/60Hz.

FIG. 2 4-Pin Captive Wire Control Wiring connector

The tables below list momentary/latching, and discrete on/off mode pinouts and functions.

Momentary/Latching Mode

Pin

1

2

3

4

Function

Unit Ground Input Contact Common

Channel 1 ON/OFF

N/C

N/C

Discrete On/Off Mode

Pin

1

2

3

4

Function

Unit Ground Input Contact Common

Channel 1 ON

N/C

Channel 1 OFF

DIP Switch Settings

The 4-position DIP Switch on the front panel is used to set the mode of

operation for the AC1 (remote operation) pushbutton (FIG. 3).

FIG. 3 DIP Switch and AC1 Remote Operation Pushbutton

The settings are shown below:

AC1 Momentary (Default)

Switch

1

2

3

4

Setting (Down = On)

ON

ON

ON

ON

1 2 3 4

AC1 Latching

Switch

1

2

3

4

Setting (Down = On)

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

Discrete ON/OFF

Switch

1

2

3

4

Setting (Down = On)

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

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