Atlas IED ECS-3 Users Manual

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ECS-3 Power Sequencer

and Conditioner

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................................3

Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 5

Features ........................................................................................................................... 6

Applications ........................................................................................................................6

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................7

Rear Panel ........................................................................................................................9

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................9

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Speciﬁcations ..................................................................................................................10

Warranty ...........................................................................................................................12

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE DECHARGE ELECTRIQUE

-NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this device near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other device (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the device. When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart/device combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this device should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as a vase, should not be placed on this device.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage “ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

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CAUTION

• Plugging in or unplugging the power cord with wet hands may result in electric shock.

• Never move the device with the power cord plugged into the wall, as damage to the power

cord may result.

• When unplugging the cord from the wall, grasp the plug, NOT the cord.

• Never install this device in humid or dusty locations, nor in direct sunlight, near sources of

heat, or in areas where sooty smoke or steam are present. Fire and electric shock may result.

• Keep all sides of the device at least 3 prevent the unit's internal temperature rise.

WARNING

– When Installing the Product

⁄2" away from objects that may obstruct air flow to

– When the Device is in Use

• To prevent electric shock, do not remove the device cover as there are high voltage components inside. Refer all servicing to Atlas Sound.

• Should any of the following irregularities occur during use, immediately switch off the power,

disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet and contact Atlas Sound. Do not to attempt to continue operation with the device as this may cause fire or electric shock:

• Smoke or strange smell coming from the unit.

• If the device falls or the case is damaged.

• If water or any metallic objects falls into the device.

• If the power supply cord is damaged in any way.

• If the device is malfunctioning.

• Do not insert or drop metallic objects or flammable materials into the ventilation holes of the

device's cover, as this may result in electric shock or fire.

• Do not place any containers with liquid or metallic objects on the top of the device. If any liquid spills into the unit, fire or electric shock may result.

• Never operate this device or touch the power supply cord during an electrical storm, electric shock may result.

• Never exceed the wattage on the product when connecting equipment. Fire and/or property

damage may result.

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• Operate the device only with the voltage specified on the unit. Fire and/or electric shock may result if a higher voltage is used.

• Do not modify, kink, or cut the power cord. Do not place the power cord in close proximity to

heaters and do not place heavy objects on the power cord, including the device itself, doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.

• Ensure that the safety ground terminal is connected to a proper ground. Never connect the

ground to a gas pipe as a catastrophic disaster may result.

• Be sure the installation of the product is stable, avoid slanted surfaces as the product may fall

and cause injury or property damage.

CAUTION

• Never place heavy objects on the product, causing it to fall and/or break, resulting in personal

injury and property damage. In addition, the product itself may fall and cause injury and property damage.

• Contact Atlas Sound for instructions on cleaning the inside of the unit. Large accumulations of

dust inside the unit may result in heat buildup and fire.

• Ensure that the power supply plug is securely plugged into the wall outlet. Never allow dust to

accumulate on the power plug or inside the wall outlet.

• When cleaning the unit or the unit is not to be operated for an extended time period, unplug

the power cord from the w

– When the Device is in Use

all.

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ECS-3

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Atlas Sound ECS-3 AC Power Sequencer and Conditioner. The ECS-3

has been designed to meet most installation requirements for AC power distribution and equipment power protection. The 15A compact 1 RU unit features three sequential timing sections that can be activated via the unit, or remotely. Front panel activation is via a momentary switch, while rear activation is via a momentary contact closure, or by 5-24VDC trigger feed. AC Mains Voltage can be

monitored via the front panel from the precision Digital Volt Meter. To light your rack, the ECS-3 has incorporated a front panel pull-out dimmable LED tube light. The rear of the rack can be illuminated by the optional 18" gooseneck LED lamp connected via an XLR style socket. LED lamps are far superior

in longevity along with heat reduction when compared to traditional incandescent lamps and the

XLR base mounts are also superior to the commonly used BNC type base. If a 15A AC Mains power source is not enough to meet the amperage demand of your system, the ECS-3 provides a sequenced 24VDC output that can be used to trigger other devices such as the Atlas Sound ECM-20SH 20A

stand alone AC power module.

The ECS-3 also features noise filtering for unwanted Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) that are commonly introduced into the AC lines by nearby radio transmitters or wireless products. EMI filters are incorporated to reduce noise from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from such items as electric

motors, switching power supplies and lightning. The benefit of these filters can be seen on video products or audibly by reducing static pops and external signal interference.

Unstable AC Mains voltage is one of the main reasons for equipment failure. AC Spikes, or Transients, are commonly caused by lightning storms or utility power plant grid switchovers. The amount of energy that can be injected into the power system can be immense with voltages reaching 6KV or amperage peaks of 3000A. These spikes are very fast and usually only last for a very short period of time. To

protect against this potential problem, the ECS-3 features Dual Clamping Suppression technology (DCS). If a spike intrudes the AC system, the ECS-3 incoming AC Mains has special suppression

circuitry to eliminate the unwanted energy and in the unlikely event of any energy getting pass the first stage, each sequenced output section has redundant DCS circuitry clamping the unwanted energy. This circuitry is very fast and can suppress unwanted energy within a nanosecond, while sustaining the suppression up to 2 milliseconds, thus ensuring virtually trouble free protection.

High and low AC Main line voltages are another major contributor to equipment failures. High line can also be known as surges. Surges usually are a slower steady state rise in voltages ranging from 128VAC and up. They can be caused from fluctuations from the utility company's power lines, or industrial equipment turning on and off, and is on the same power leg of the building's incoming AC.

Low line is also known as brownouts. This happens when the AC Mains drops below 107VAC. Most

of the time it is caused by the utility company not being able to supply enough power during heavy

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