SCM-PD-PLUS-Instructions

SCM-PD-PLUS shown with optional SCM-WC-SN wireless controller installed

SCM-Power Distribution PLUS system Installation and User
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SCM-PD-PLUS includes:
11641NEMA Box with Power distribution Board and 6 outputs
Box Lid and 6 screws
7.5 Amp Fuses (Installed)
SS 316 PH,#8 x1/2" Mounting Screw
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 ShadowNet communications enables compatibility with Shadow-Caster’s color changing andsingle 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-PDPLUS-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 amain 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 tocommunicate 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) andthe 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
Switch 2

Network Enable
Chase Mode

Switch 3

Extended Colors

Enables Shadow-Net
Enables Chase Mode
Moves Color Support from 4 to 12 (onlyworks with Accent Lighting Controller and fullcolor SC-40s

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Programming Button

Location of remotebypass jumper

SW2 Mode switches

SW3 Enable switches

Picture 1: PD-PLUS box showing locations of SW-2, SW-3, remote bypass andProgramming button.

Diagram 1: Typical installation of SCM-PD-PLUS, shown with 6 Color Caster Lights.
(Note that Green Wire from Color Casters are not connected)

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IN S T A L L J U M P E R

1 2 3

PD-PLUSBOX

Power Switch Bypass

Push Button SwitchOptional
5ON

Shadow-NET(H)
Shadow-NET(L)
GND
12V+ In Switched
Indicator LED(-)
Push Button

66 P o s i ti o n D i p S w i tc h :10V-30VDC

S e t to O N w h e n

L ig h t isp re s e n t
FUSE or

Located at connection toCircuit

power source

2. (OFF) Chase mode Enable
3. (OFF) Color Range

Light Position Setup (SW3)
1. (ON) Color Caster Installed
3. (ON) Single Color Light Installed
4. (ON) Single Color Light InstalledON

5. (OFF) No Light Installed

1 2 3 4 5 62

1. (ON) NetworkEnable

2. (ON) Color Caster InstalledBreaker
3

Mode Setup (SW2)

6. (OFF) No Light Installed

PWR(+)

Light 4

Light 3

Light 2

Light 1GND(-)

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 thatthe 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 ispreferred 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 backapproximately .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 wirefrom 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 beconnected 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, ormain 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 isdesired 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 thisconfiguration. See Picture 1.
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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 theswitch circuit will be 250mA. Note that pin 8 can be optionally connected to thesame 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 ismaintained.

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 powerbus. If different size lights or installing on a 24Volt bus please see Chart 1 forappropriate fuse selection.
Chart 1: Fuse Recommendations
modelSC-40
SC-10
SC-6
SC-4

Suggested Fuse Size
12V system
24V system
30
7.5
5315
333

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. Allof 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 isnow ready to use.

11. Install Cover: Install clear enclosure lid with 6 supplied screws.
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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 EnabledBlueWhiteRedGreenBlue/White (fade mode only)
All colors (fade mode only)

BlueWhiteRedGreen
Super White (all LEDs On)
Aqua
Blue-Violet
VioletMagenta
Yellow
PurpleOrangeGreen 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
FadeFlash/StrobeOn Normal
FadeFlash/Strobe
chase between all lights

4 There are more control operations available with the wireless remote SCM-WCSN. Please see the user manual for details.
If there are any further questions, please contact Shadow-Caster Lighting for support:
Shadow-Caster Lighting
1237 Lady Marion Lane
Dunedin, FL 34698
info@shadow-caster.com
727-474-2877

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