Philips PDS-60ca Manual Download Page 11

PDS-60ca  Product Guide

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Status Indicators 

The PDS-60ca has several status indicators, depending on the network data mode 

(Ethernet or DMX) of the device. The indicators are located inside the luminaire’s 

housing.

Power Indicators

The PDS-60ca has two power indicators, one for each luminaire port. If a port fails 

for any reason (for instance, if a fuse blows), the red indicator light will be off.

Ethernet/DMX Mode and Status Indicators

The PDS-60ca power/data supply listens for data on both of the input ports. When 

a valid connection is detected, PDS-60ca switches to the appropriate mode. Three 

indicator lights show the mode (Ethernet or DMX) and if applicable, the status of the 

Ethernet connection.

Securing the Cover and Sealing PDS-60ca

After all the power and data connections, addressing, and pre-programmed effects 

changes have been made, and you have made sure that all through holes are water-

tight, you may seal the device.
1.  Replace the cover, ensuring that the gasket is seated properly and that no wires 

are pinched. 

2.  Attach the cover with the six included screws. Tighten screws to 8 to 10 in-lbs 

(1 in-lb = 11.2985 N-cm). If you are installing in a wet or damp location, seal 

with RTV silicone.

Installing in Damp or Wet Locations

When installing in damp or wet locations, seal all junction boxes, power supplies, and 

other devices with electronics-grade RTV silicone sealant so that water or moisture 

cannot enter or accumulate in any wiring compartments, cables, luminaires, or other 

electrical parts. You must use suitable outdoor-rated junction boxes when installing 

in damp or wet locations. Additionally, you must use gaskets, clamps, and other parts 

required for installation to comply with all applicable local and national codes.

Color

Indicator

Mode

Meaning

Red

DMX/Ethernet 

Mode Status

Continuous Red

PDS-60ca is operating in DMX mode

Blinking Red (once per second)

PDS-60ca is operating in Ethernet mode 

Yellow

Ethernet Data 

Status

Flickering Yellow

Blinks for every Ethernet packet received

Green

Ethernet Link 

Status

Continuous Green

A valid Ethernet link is detected

Off

No Ethernet link is detected

PDS-60ca Ethernet/DMX Status Indicators 

E

 

 In wet or damp locations, use electronics-grade 

RTV silicone to seal all points of entry in all PDS-

60ca devices and all connected junction boxes to 

prevent water infiltration.

Power indicators

PDS-60ca Ethernet/DMX mode and 

status indicators

Red 

Yellow

Green

Auto Config Button

RTV Silicone

RTV Silicone

Fuse

OUT 1

OUT 2

DMX  IN

DMX  OUT

ETHERNET 

Power

Indicators

Summary of Contents for PDS-60ca

Page 1: ...PDS 60ca Power data supply for indoor and outdoor applications ...

Page 2: ...nal power data supplies A downstream power data supply does not have to be a PDS 60ca but can be any DMX or Ethernet based power data supply Instead of attaching luminaires to a Pre Programmed PDS 60ca you could use it as an outdoor rated light show controller for DMX or Ethernet based power data supplies and their luminaires Compatible Luminaires Device Luminaire Max Quantity Per Device PDS 60ca ...

Page 3: ...nput and output connectors Power Output 2 4 pin output receptacles Power Input Line neutral ground cable flying leads Temperature Ranges 10 to 40 C 14 to 104 F Operating 10 to 50 C 14 to 122 F Startup 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F Storage Humidity 0 to 95 non condensing Cooling Convection Heat Dissipation 25 of total power input at maximum load Data Input Source PDS 60ca 7 5 V DMX Ethernet Philips full r...

Page 4: ...applications Typical DMX installations with luminaires from Philips Color Kinetics use a controller such as iPlayer 3 a Controller Keypad for turning lights on and off and triggering light shows and one or more PDS 60ca devices PDS 60ca devices can be connected in series to deliver DMX data from a single controller to all connected lights Note that the maximum for DMX data run lengths is 305 m 1 0...

Page 5: ...tions as required Standard 3 31 mm2 12 AWG stranded wire is recommended Three wire connectors CAT 5e or better data cable as required The included black magnetic EMI suppression core for the power cable The included two white magnetic EMI suppression cores for iColor Flex eW Flex strands or luminaire leader cables Power screwdriver for mounting Four screws suitable for the mounting surface Phillip...

Page 6: ... cord is doubled into the suppression core Be sure the cord is securely in the core s middle Snap the core shut around the doubled cord Attach a white suppression core to the luminaire strand or leader cable attached to port 1 Near the connection to the power data supply coil the strand or cable into a small loop Place the section of the loop where the cord is doubled into the suppression core Be ...

Page 7: ...cted PDS 60ca automatically switches to the appropriate mode Since pre programmed devices do not accept controller data you will not be able to use the DMX IN port on these devices However you can use the device s DMX OUT port to link to downstream power data supplies which can receive light show data DMX 1 Using an RJ45 connector cable connect your controller s DMX output port to the DMX IN port ...

Page 8: ...ection for instructions on how to link other power data supplies via DMX OUT ports To achieve the effects you want you can use the controls inside the device which consists of a toggle switch and three buttons Once you have set the mode speed and options for effects using the control button PDS 60ca stores settings and records them even after you have cycled the power on the device To display effe...

Page 9: ...gs Cycles through four width settings 2 White Chasing Comet Displays a band of light that appears to move across a dark background Cycles through five distinct comet width settings 3 Dark Chasing Comet Displays a dark band that appears to move across a light background Cycles through five distinct comet width settings 4 Random Sparkle Produces a series of light flashes at regular intervals on rando...

Page 10: ... discover all PDS 60ca devices in an installation using QuickPlay Pro which automatically determines how many luminaires are connected to each output port and addresses them Light System Manager and Video System Manager Pro Ethernet lighting controllers from Philips Color Kinetics also automatically discover and address all connected luminaires Pre programmed PDS 60ca devices cannot receive input ...

Page 11: ... or damp location seal with RTV silicone Installing in Damp or Wet Locations When installing in damp or wet locations seal all junction boxes power supplies and other devices with electronics grade RTV silicone sealant so that water or moisture cannot enter or accumulate in any wiring compartments cables luminaires or other electrical parts You must use suitable outdoor rated junction boxes when i...

Page 12: ...ng in a wet or damp location seal with RTV silicone Device Replacement Fuse PDS 60ca 7 5 V 2 5 A 5 x 20 slow blow fuses PDS 60ca 24 V 2 4 A 5 x 20 slow blow fuses Fuse OUT 1 OUT 2 DMX IN DMX OUT ETHERNET Power Indicators Copyright 2018 Philips Lighting Holding B V All rights reserved Chromacore Chromasic CK the CK logo Color Kinetics the Color Kinetics logo ColorBlast ColorBlaze ColorBurst ColorGr...

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