Juice Goose CQ1515 Data Sheet

CQ15 Series

SEQUENCED POWER CONTROL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Juice Goose CQ-1515 and 1520, along with the other products in the CQ Series, provide a
convenient and economical means of remotely activating AC power in a sequenced array for application
to both sensitive and high amperage equipment. CQ Series products need no additional controllers or
programming. Each contains the circuitry to be activated by a Juice Goose RC Series accessory or a
simple contact closure and to perform in coordination with other CQ devices. All power down sequences
are automatically exact reversals of the power up sequences.

OPERATION

The CQ-1515 (15 amp) and CQ-1520 (20 amp) are rack mount, plug-in models featuring AC line protection and
seven power outputs. These three sequence event devices can be used by themselves, activated via remote
control or included with a more extensive power sequencing system. In a typical sequencing system the rack
mounted CQ is used to control power to the signal source or “front-of-house” equipment before power is applied to
amplifiers. In this configuration, the initial CQ in the series is connected by way of eight wire modular phone cable
to another CQ device at that or another location. No time delay settings or additional equipment are required. All
CQ units will automatically turn on and off in the proper sequence. Note: the CQ-1520 has a 20 amp capacity and
requires a NEMA 5/20R AC receptacle for connection of the power cord to the main AC power.

The CQ-1515 and CQ-1520 feature three sequenced duplex receptacles and one unswitched single AC receptacle
on the back of the chassis. Each duplex has its own preset turn on and off timing. Because the CQ activates its
outlets in three stages it is useful as a stand-alone sequencer. Signal source and processing equipment can be
powered by the first sequence stages while amplifiers are powered by the last ones. The CQ can be triggered by
the switch on the front of the unit, by a remote contact closure or by a Juice Goose RC5 accessory.

CONTROL LINE CONNECTION

All CQ products can be easily controlled by way of 8 wire, RJ -45 cable. (Consult the CQ Series Owners Manual
before assembling the cable.) Each CQ has a Sequence Signal Input and Output connector on the chassis. This
communication link allows any CQ device to be installed at any stage in a power sequencing system. Sequence
timing is controlled by a nominal 8 VDC “Outputs Active” circuit between the units which is regenerated with each
CQ module. There is no limit to the number of CQ devices that can be connected and no practical distance limit
between them.

The system can be activated with the sequence control switch on the CQ device itself or a Juice Goose RC5
control accessory. The sequence process can also be initiated with a latching contact closure, enabling use of a
custom mounted single pole switch, a relay or processor based controllers from Crestron, AMX or other
manufacturers.

CONTROLS AND MONITORS

The CQ-1515 and CQ-1520 feature a two position switch on the front of the chassis. This switch is
active only if there is no control cable on the Sequence Signal Input connector. When active, this

switch causes the unit to turn outlets on or off in sequence and to control the sequencing of any unit
connected to the Sequence Signal Output connector. A Manual Override switch allows the CQ to be

manually operated, overriding the control circuit in the unlikely event of a fault or failure.

Lights on the front of the chassis allow monitoring of the unit operation. The Processor light will blink to
indicate the control processor on the unit is functioning. The POD lights are illuminated as a result of
contact closure by the CQ relays, indicating that actual relay closure has occurred.

POWER PROTECTION

The CQ-1515 and CQ-1520 feature a multi-stage AC line filter to reduce high frequency interference
and a triple surge protection matrix across hot, neutral and ground power leads.

DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS

Chassis......................Tour Class

Dimensions………………….……………………………………….……..1.75”H x19”W x 7”D
Weight…………………….…………………….….………………………………………..10 lbs
Circuit Breaker (thermal on back of the chassis)

..........................................................................................................CQ-1515 15A

..........................................................................................................CQ-1520 20A

AC Power Filtration......................................................Multi-stage Filter (48dB @ 30 MHz)

AC Surge Protection...................Triple surge protection matrix on hot, neutral and ground

Number of Sequence Events…………….…………………………………..…………....Three

Power Input (seven foot power cord)

.................................................................CQ-1515 14/3 SJ with NEMA 5/15P plug

....................................CQ-1520 12/3 SJ with 5/20P (requires a 5/20R receptacle)

Power Output (plus one unswitched NEMA 5/15R on back of the chassis)

.....................................................................CQ-1515 six sequenced NEMA 5/15R

.....................................................................CQ-1520 six sequenced NEMA 5/20R

Input Voltage……………………….……………………..…..US standard (120 VAC @60Hz)

Signal Connections……………...….........................................…….RJ-45, eight wire cable

Monitor Features………..............Monitor LEDs correlate to processor and relay operation

16 gauge steel with 11 gauge rack mount brackets

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CQ-1515 Back

See the other Juice Goose power sequencers: CQ-1, CQ-2200, CQ-3000 and CQ-PD1-4.

UL Standard 508
File #3176209DEN-001

Juice Goose

Houston, Texas 713-772-1404

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