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Relaying power to other devices
Warning! The total current draw of all devices connected to the first fixture’s power outlet must not
exceed 11 amps.
Fixtures can be linked in a chain, power outlet to power inlet, so that they all draw power via the first fixture.
Power throughput cables must meets the same specifications as power input cables (see above). Install a
grey PowerCon NAC3FCB power output cable connector on one end of the power throughput cable and a
blue PowerCon NAC3FCA on the other (see “Installing a PowerCon connector on a power cable” on
page 10).
The total current draw of all the fixtures in the chain after the first fixture must not exceed 11 amps constant.
See the following examples for an explanation of what this means in practice:
• At 100 V AC power, a maximum of five Stagebar 2 fixtures may be linked in one chain so that they draw
AC power from the same source. As stated in the Stagebar 2 Specifications (see page 27), each fixture
draws a current of 2.5 A at 100 V. The first fixture will draw a current of 2.5 A. The four fixtures linked to
the first fixture will draw a total of 10 A, which is within the 11 A limit for constant current draw.
• At 230 V AC power, a maximum of 11 Stagebar 2 fixtures may be linked in one chain so that they draw
AC power from the same source. Each fixture draws a current of 1.1 A at 230 V. The first fixture will draw
a current of 1.1 A. The ten fixtures linked to the first fixture will draw a total of 11 A, which is equal to the
11 A limit for constant current draw.
Installing a PowerCon connector on a power cable
To install a Neutrik PowerCon connector on a power cable:
1. Slide the bushing over the cable.
2. Slide the white chuck over cables with a diameter (D
a
) of 5 - 10 mm
(0.2 - 0.4 in.), or the black chuck over cables with a diameter of 10 -
15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 in.).
3. Prepare the end of the cable by stripping 20 mm (0.8 in.) of the
cable’s outer jacket.
4. Strip 8 mm (1/3 in.) from the end of each of the wires.
5. Insert each of the wire ends into the appropriate terminal (see
instructions and Table 1 above) and fasten the clamping device
using a small flathead screw driver.
6. Push and insert the chuck into the housing (note that there is a
raised key on the chuck to ensure that it is oriented correctly).
7. Fasten the bushing using a wrench to a torque of 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb.-ft).
Illustrations above used by kind permission of Neutrik AG
Chuck Bushing Housing Insert
Cable end
Terminals