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sPDS-480ca Product 

Guide

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Electrical Con

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 xtures such as iColor Cove EC and iColor Cove QLX can be installed in  

series using the 

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 xtures’ end-to-end connectors. You can install one string of Flex 

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 xtures per port. iColor Tile MX requires two ports per 

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 xture for a total of eight 

tiles on a 7.5 V sPDS-480ca.

Each sPDS-480ca connects to line power with a standard IEC inlet and power cable, 
which can be secured using a locking clamp located on the back of the device’s 
housing. 

The sPDS-480ca should be installed in a dry location. 

Assemble Additional Items

The following items are required to mount and connect the sPDS-480ca:

•   The 2 included rack mount brackets with handles (if rack mounting)

•   4 screws (typically 10-32) and lock washers suitable for mounting the device to a 

rack (if rack mounting)

•   The 4 included surface mount brackets (if surface mounting)

•   16 screws suitable for the surface (if surface mounting)

•   A power screwdriver (if surface mounting)

•   A Phillips screwdriver (if surface mounting)

•   The 8 included screws, 0.7 x 10 mm

•   The 8 included lock washers

•   The included IEC power cable

•   CAT 5e or better data cable, as required

You must also have access to a dedicated Ethernet network, an Ethernet switch, and 
a controller that is compatible with a KiNET-based lighting system, such as Philips 
Color Kinetics Light System Manager, Video System Manager Pro, or ColorDial Pro.  

 

Inspect sPDS-480ca and Accessories

Carefully inspect the box containing the sPDS-480ca and the contents for any 
damage that may have occurred in transit.

Device

Fixture

Max. Quantity 

Per sPDS-480ca

Max. Quantity 

Per Output Port

sPDS-480ca 7.5 V

iColor Flex MX

960 nodes

60 nodes

iColor Tile MX

6 tiles

1/2 tile

sPDS-480ca 24 V

eW Flex SLX 

480 nodes

60 nodes

iColor Flex LMX

480 nodes

60 nodes

iColor Cove EC 7 in

240 

fi

 xtures

30 

fi

 xtures

iColor Cove EC 12 in

240 

fi

 xtures

30 

fi

 xtures

iColor Cove QLX 6 in

240 

fi

 xtures

30 

fi

 xtures

iColor Cove QLX 12 in

160 

fi

 xtures

20 

fi

 xtures

Compatible Fixtures

Included in the box

sPDS-480ca power / data supply
IEC power cable
(8) Lock washers
(2) Rack mount brackets with handles

(8) Screws, 0.7 X 10 mm

(2) Surface mount brackets

sPDS-480ca 24V

iColor Cove QLX

Ethernet
Switch

PC

Light
System
Manager

Typical iColor Cove QLX Installation

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KiNET Ethernet is the high performance 

network protocol engineered by Philips Color 
Kinetics for LED lighting control.

Summary of Contents for sPDS-480ca

Page 1: ...sPDS 480ca Power data supply for large scale Ethernet installations ...

Page 2: ...ftware sPDS 480ca features a backlit LCD for easy menu viewing Housed in a 2U rack mountable enclosure sPDS 480ca includes rack handles and surface mount brackets for versatile mounting options Over temperature detection and selectable shutdown options protect sPDS 480ca against operation beyond its rated temperature specification Variable speed fans keep noise levels low and include user servicea...

Page 3: ... V 8 4 pin output receptacles sPDS 480ca 24 V 16 4 pin output receptacles Power Input IEC 320 receptacle type C13 locking clamp Temperature Ranges 14 122 F 10 50 C Operating 14 122 F 10 50 C Startup 40 176 F 40 80 C Storage Humidity 0 95 non condensing Cooling Air cooled 2 speed configurable fans with serviceable air filters Airflow Front panel input back panel output Heat Dissipation 25 of total ...

Page 4: ...uration sPDS 480ca is designed for use in Ethernet networks Typical Ethernet installations with Philips Color Kinetics LED fixtures include an Ethernet switch an Ethernet controller such as Light System Manager or Video System Manager Pro Ethernet Controller Keypads for light show triggering and one or more sPDS 480ca devices In an Ethernet environment each Philips Color Kinetics power data supply...

Page 5: ...cluded IEC power cable CAT 5e or better data cable as required You must also have access to a dedicated Ethernet network an Ethernet switch and a controller that is compatible with a KiNET based lighting system such as Philips Color Kinetics Light System Manager Video System Manager Pro or ColorDial Pro Inspect sPDS 480ca and Accessories Carefully inspect the box containing the sPDS 480ca and the ...

Page 6: ...r brackets for surface mounting 2 Using two included screws and lock washers for each bracket attach two mounting brackets to each side of the device The portion of each bracket with four holes should be flush with the bottom of the device 2 Each of the included mounting brackets mount to the surface using 4 screws each Mount the device to the surface using 16 screws that are suitable for the moun...

Page 7: ...r cables or Flex strands to an available port on the back of the device Ports are labeled 1 through 8 2 Power the device ON Note that before you can control the connected fixtures you must discover fixtures using either the sPDS 480ca device s on board menu described in the next section QuickPlay Pro software or the discover functionality in the software for Light System Manager or Video System Ma...

Page 8: ... the device s LCD backlight Medium Dim Auto Dim Dims the LCD backlight when no buttons have been pressed for 15 seconds Restore Defaults Press Select Restores factory default settings for LCD Backlight Fan Settings and Thermal Settings Network configuration is unaffected Test Test Lights All Off Turns off all nodes All Red Turns on all channels of a particular color All Green All Blue All White Ra...

Page 9: ...of the next two fields as necessary 7 Press Select Press Select again to confirm changes Testing The test commands verify that the device its connected fixtures and cooling fans are operating properly To test lights and fans 1 Press Select to activate the sPDS 480ca menu 2 Select Test The first test command turns all lights off 3 Press the Down button If you have RGB fixtures the All Red test comm...

Page 10: ...se the Up and Down buttons to find the desired thermal setting then press Select Cleaning the sPDS 480ca Air Intake Filter To prevent overheating inspect the air intake filter regularly and clean as needed The air intake filters are located behind the device s front faceplate 1 Disconnect line power from the device 2 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the four captive screws on the front of the d...

Page 11: ...nscrew the two screws holding the cover in place Lift the back side of the cover first then remove it 3 Remove the blown fuse from its metal clips The blown fuse is adjacent to the port of the fixtures that failed 4 Replace the fuse with a new identically rated fuse 5 Replace the cover and screws to close the fuse box Device Number of Fuses Replacement Fuse sPDS 480ca 7 5 V 16 5 A 125 V 5 x 20 fas...

Page 12: ...d Powercore are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions Inc in the United States and or other countries All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Due to continuous improvements and innovations specifications may change without notice Philips Color Kinetics 3 Burlington Woods Drive Burlington Mass...

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