Cart Power IIPower Distribution System
Operation Manual Version 1.0
Copyright 2016
Professional Sound Corporation
Printed in the U.S.A.

Thank you for purchasing the Professional Sound Corporation Cart Power II
distribution system. PSC is confident that the Cart Power II has set new
standards for clean, quiet powering of your portable audio equipment. Pleasefeel free to contact us at the address below if you have any comments,suggestions, or questions about your new PSC Cart Power II. Additionally, weare always open to suggestions for new products that you would like to see
developed.
PSC extends a limited one-year parts and labor warranty to all Cart Power IIsystem owners.

PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THISENTIRE OPERATIONAL MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE PSC CARTPOWER!

Professional Sound Corporation
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
PH (661) 295-9395
Fax (661) 295-8398

DESCRIPTION:
The PSC Cart Power II system is designed to supply 12Vdc from any AC outlet
and distribute this power in a low noise manner. In addition the Cart Power II
may be used to distribute power from nearly any external battery box such as thePSC Pelican LiFE battery or a sealed lead acid battery. Each of the sevenoutputs are equipped with dedicated EMI/RFI filters to reduce the chance of intermodulation noise and automatically re-setting Polyfuses to protect yourexpensive equipment. The AC power supply is conservatively rated at 10 ampsof output current.
USE:The PSC Cart Power II is designed for use in powering your entire digital audio
recording package. Each of the Cart Power II’s seven, 4 pin female XLR output
connectors provide 12Vdc. You can either connect the PSC Cart Power II to any
12V-battery pack and use it as a power distribution network or plug it into AC anduse it as an AC power supply. Both functions can also be used at the same timeto create a un-interuptable power supply. You will primarily be operating off ofAC, but if the AC goes out, the Cart Power II will automatically power yourequipment from your battery. Please note that the Cart Power II does not provide
a charge function for your batteries.

FRONT PANEL VIEW:

7 x XLR 4 Pin Power Outputs

SpeakOn Battery Input

LED Power Indicator

REAR PANEL VIEW:

AC Input

Specifications

Warnings

OUTPUT OVERLOAD PROTECTION:
Each individual output on the PSC Cart Power II is equipped with a Raychem
Polyfuse automatic re-settable fuse to protect that output of the Cart Power II.
These solid state devices act like ordinary fuses or circuit breakers. Theyinterrupt the flow of dangerously high electrical current in the case of a fault
condition in the equipment being powered. The Polyswitch will only reset after
the fault has been removed and the Polyswitch allowed time to cool down
(approximately 30 seconds). The Polyswitch requires no manual resetting or
replacement eliminating the need to carry spare fuses in the field. Please notethat the Polyswitch should not trip during normal use of the Cart Power II !
If you experience tripping of this device on any continuing basis,
something is wrong and a qualified technician should check yourequipment and cables immediately.
In addition to the individual output polyfuses, there is also a master polyfuse on
the external battery input SpeakOn connector. This polyfuse provides overall
protection when operating from an external battery. When this master polyfuse
has been tripped, the front panel mounted green LED will go out if you areoperating from an external battery only.

ATTENTION:The PSC cart Power II contains a 300 watt AC power supply that is rated for 10
amps of output current which is enough to power most small sound carts. TheAC supply requires ventilation for proper operation and cooling. You must allow
adequate airflow around the PSC Cart Power II to ensure proper operation andcooling. Please allow a minimum of 2” (5cm) open space around each side ofthe Cart Power II and a minimum of 3” (7.6cm) open space above the top of theCart Power II. Failure to provide proper air flow and cooling can result in theCart Power II shutting off due to thermal overload. If this happens, unplug theCart Power II, allow it to cool off for 30 minutes and then plug it back in. Oncethe unit cools off and is power cycled, the automatic high temperature shut down
circuit will reset itself. If you ever experience any thermal cut off, you should
check to see that you are providing adequate air flow for proper operation andcooling. Failure to provide adequate ventilation for cooling purposes can resultin damage to the PSC cart Power II and is not covered under the PSC warranty.

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.
It is highly recommended that you have your cables built by qualified personnel
and tested prior to use with your Cart Power II. All power cables should beclearly labeled on both ends as to what they are to be connected to. For
example, label one end “Cart Power II” and the other end “Solice Mixer”. This
will help prevent inadvertently connecting the cables to the wrong piece ofequipment. We cannot stress enough the importance of good quality power
cables and careful connections. Poorly constructed and/or labeled cables canresult in equipment damage! Please also make sure that the devices you wish tooperate from the Cart Power II are designed to operate on 12Vdc. The Cart
Power II does not supply other voltages.

WARNING!
THE PSC CART POWER II OUTPUTS 12VDC AT SUBSTANTIAL CURRENT!
ALL AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE REVERSE POLARITYPROTECTEDANDPROPERLYFUSEDTOMANUFACTURER’SRECOMMENDATIONS AT ALL TIMES!
THE PSC CART POWER II ISCAPABLE OF SUPPLYING MORE THAN 10 AMPS OF OUTPUT CURRENTINTO A SHORT CIRCUIT BEFORE THE INTERNAL POLYSWITCH TRIPS.
THIS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER TO SEVERELY DAMAGE
UNPROTECTED EQUIPMENT!
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE PSC CART POWER II ! IT CONTAINS NOUSER SERVICEABLE PARTS OR ADJUSTMENTS. HIGH VOLTAGE ANDCURRENT MAY BE PRESENT. REFER ALL SERVICE TO QUALIFIEDPERSONNEL ONLY.

TERMS OF USE:THE IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THIS POWER SUPPLY TO AUXILIARYEQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO SAID EQUIPMENT. THEOPERATOR OF THIS POWER SUPPLY ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITYAND LIABILITY! PROFESSIONAL SOUND CORPORATION AND/OR ITSEMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITYFOR PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INCURRED DUE TO
ACCIDENT, CARELESS HANDLING, ABUSE OR MISSUSE, IMPROPERCONNECTION, AND/OR INSTALLATION, IMPROPER ELECTRICALCONTACT OR GROUNDING. OWNERSHIP AND/OR USE OF THE PSC
CART POWER CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT WITH THESE TERMS.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Size:

8.5” x 5.5” x 1.75” (21.6cm x 14cm x 4.4cm)

Weight:

2.2Lbs (1Kg)

AC Input Power:

90 to 264Vac, 47 to 63Hz

DC Output Voltage:

13.8Vdc (when operating ion AC)

DC Input Power:

LiFE, Li-ion, SLA batteries, 12Vdc Nominal

DC Input Connector:

SpeakOn, 2 pole

Individual Output Current:

3 AmpsGlobal Output Current:

10 Amps

Output Connector:

XLR, Female, 4 Pin

Output Pin-outs:

Pin 1 Negative (-)
Pin 4 Positive (+)

Warranty:

Limited, One Year, Parts and LaborCE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EMC:This product is in compliance with theElectromagnetic
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 therequirements 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:

Cart Power II

RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Professional Sound Corp.
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
CONTACT PERSON:

Ronald Meyer(661) 295-9395

TYPE OF PRODUCT:

Power Supply, DC, Low Voltage

MANUFACTURER:

Professional Sound Corp.
28083 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 theabove listed directives. All necessary steps have been taken and are in force toassure that production units manufactured will conform to Directive guidelines.
July 2016

Professional Sound Corporation.

PSC Cart Power II Limited Warranty
Professional Sound Corporation warrants the Cart Power II to be free of
defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from theoriginal date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace such defective
parts or the whole product at its option, provided that the equipment isreturned to Professional Sound Corporation. Shipping and insurance
costs to and from Professional Sound Corporation must be prepaid by theowner. This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, carelesshandling, abuse or misuse, improper connection and/or installation,
improper electrical contact or grounding. This warranty will be null andvoid in the event of removal, alteration or tampering with the serial number,or by breakage of the product case seal, or by service or repair work not
performed by Professional Sound Corporation, or by use without adequate
airflow for proper cooling. Proof of purchase date (copy of invoice orWarranty Certificate) must be furnished before warranty service will beperformed. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, expressed orimplied, 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.

Copyright 2016 PSC

All technologies employed in the design and manufacturing of the Cart Power II remain theproprietary property of Professional Sound Corp. All Rights Reserved

Professional Sound Corporation
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
PH 661-295-9395 FAX 661-295-8398