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MAC Aura XIP Safety and Installation Manual
AC power
Warning! Read the Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual before connecting the
fixture to AC mains power.
For protection from electric shock, the fixture must be electrically connected to ground (earth). The
AC mains power distribution circuit must be equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker and ground-fault
(earth-fault) protection.
The MAC Aura XIP features an auto-sensing switch-mode power supply that automatically adapts to AC
mains power at 100-240 VAC (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Do not connect the fixture to power that is not within this
range.
The fixture’s maximum current draw is as follows:
• At 100-120V: 3.4 A
• At 200-240 V: 1.8 A
Power input
Important! Connect the MAC Aura XIP directly to AC mains power. Do not connect it to a dimmer
system; doing so may damage the fixture.
The MAC Aura XIP automatically adapts to AC mains power at 100-240 VAC (nominal), 50/60 Hz. Connect
the fixture only to AC mains power that is within this range.
The fixture requires a power input cable with a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 NAC3FX-W-TOP female cable
connector for AC mains power input. The cable must meet the requirements listed under “Protection from
electric shock” on page 5. Martin can supply suitable cables with female Neutrik TRUE1 TOP connectors
and can also supply loose connectors. The specifications on the MAC Aura XIP page on the Martin website
at www.martin.com give details of all the suitable cables and connectors available from Martin.
Connecting to AC mains power
When powering on, the MAC Aura XIP will draw a half-cycle RMS inrush current of maximum 7 A at 230 V,
50 Hz for a few milliseconds.
We recommend the use of MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) that are classified Type C according to IEC
60898/UL489/CSA C22.2 No. 5.
The power cable can be hard-wired to a building installation circuit or fitted with a mains plug (cord cap) to
allow connection to local AC mains power outlets.
If you install a mains plug on the power cable, install a grounding-type (earthed) plug rated minimum 16 A,
250 V (example rating: EN 60309-2 CEE 2P+E 16 A/250 VAC), following the plug manufacturer’s
instructions. Table 1 shows some possible mains power pin identification schemes; if the pins are not clearly
identified, or if you have any doubts about proper installation, consult a qualified electrician.
If you need to install a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP connector on a power cable, follow the instructions
on the Neutrik website at www.neutrik.com.
Wire Color (US)
Wire Color (EU)
Pin
Symbol
Screw (US)
black
brown
live
L
yellow or brass
white
blue
neutral
N
silver
green
yellow/green
ground (earth)
or
green
Table 1: Cord cap (mains plug) connections
