PDS-60ca Product
Guide
4
Installation
PDS-60ca is a power/data supply designed for low-voltage linear DMX and Ethernet
lighting installations. PDS-60ca provides power and data to up to 30 low-voltage luminaires
from Philips Color Kinetics and delivers 60 watts of low-voltage output via two ports. It
features a NEMA 4 (IP66) enclosure, and can be installed in dry, damp, and wet locations. It
automatically accommodates input voltages ranging from 100 VAC to 240 VAC.
Owner/User Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the contractor, installer, purchaser, owner, and user to install,
maintain, and operate PDS-60ca in such a manner as to comply with all applicable codes,
state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations. Consult with the appropriate electrical
inspector to ensure compliance.
Plan the Installation
To streamline installation and ensure accurate configuration, start with a layout or a
lighting design plan that shows the physical layout of the installation and identifies the
locations of all lighting luminaires, power/data supplies, controllers, switches, and cables.
DMX, Ethernet, and Pre-Programmed Configurations
PDS-60ca DMX/Ethernet can be used in either DMX or Ethernet networks. Pre-
Programmed versions cannot receive controller data, but can send light show data to
DMX or Ethernet power/data supplies using the pre-programmed device’s OUT port.
DMX is appropriate for relatively simple installations, or for installations in which
groups of lights operate in unison (for example, for accent lighting, perimeter lighting,
or cove lighting 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 (1,000 ft).
iPlayer 3
Controller
PDS-60ca 7.5V
DMX/Ethernet
iColor Flex MX gen2
Because it is not subject to the DMX addressing limitations, Ethernet is the preferred
environment for large-scale, color-changing light shows and video displays, both of which
require large numbers of unique addresses.
Typical Ethernet installations with LED lighting luminaires from Philips Color Kinetics
use an Ethernet switch, an Ethernet controller (such as Light System Manager,
ColorDial Pro or Video System Manager Pro), one or more Ethernet Controller
Keypads (for light show triggering), and one or more PDS-60ca devices. For additional
devices in a network, use additional Ethernet switch ports.
In an Ethernet environment, each Philips Color Kinetics power/data supply has a unique
IP address. Each luminaire connected to the device is automatically assigned unique
identifiers that controllers use to identify and manage each luminaire.
Maximum data cable lengths are 100 m (328 ft) between Ethernet devices without a
repeater.
E
Refer to the PDS-60ca Installation
Instructions for specific warning and caution
statements.
Power/
Data Supply
Power/
Data Supply
Controller
100 m (328 ft) Max
Controller
305 m (1,000 ft) Max
DMX maximum data run length
Pre-Programmed Installation
PDS-60ca 7.5 V
Pre-programmed
(master unit)
iColor Flex MX gen2
PDS-60ca 7.5 V
DMX/Ethernet
(all other units)
