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MCS*E Series
Master Power Supply
Installation/
Operation Manual
C655M (6/99)
Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis • CA 93612-5699 USA • www.pelco.com
In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150
International Customers: Tel (1-559) 292-1981 or FAX (1-559) 348-1120
CONTENTS
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
LIST OF TABLES
Section Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS ................................................................3
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 3
MODELS ....................................................................................................................3
APPLICATION EXAMPLES ....................................................................................... 4
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................4
INPUT CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................4
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS .........................................................................................5
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................. 7
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. 7
WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION .................................................................... 8
Figure Page
1 MCS*E Series Unit Wiring Connector Diagram ................................................... 5
Table Page
A Product Capacity .................................................................................................. 4
B Main Fuse Value Table ......................................................................................... 4
C Recommended Wiring Distances .........................................................................6
D Required Wire Gauge .......................................................................................... 6
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND WARNINGS
Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product.
1. Installation and servicing should be done by qualified service personnel only and conform to all local codes.
2. Unless the unit is specifically marked as a NEMA Type 3, 3R, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, or 6P enclosure, it is designed for indoor use only and must not be installed where exposed to
rain and moisture.
3. Only use replacement parts Pelco recommends.
4. After replacing/repairing this unit’s electrical components, conduct a resistance measurement between line and exposed parts to verify the exposed parts have not been
connected to line circuitry.
The product and/or manual may bear the following marks:
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of
electric shock is present within this
unit.
This symbol indicates that there
are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the information in this manual prior to installation
and operation.
CAUTION:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
DESCRIPTION
The MCS*E Series consists of multi-output 24 VAC indoor power supplies. These power
supplies provide output for 4, 8, or 16 cameras from a single source and come in 2, 5, 10,
and 20 amp capacities. The power supplies allow for 120 VAC line input. Higher capacity
models can handle pan and tilt and receiver operation, in addition to the camera, for integrated systems such as Spectra
All MCS*E Series models come with an individual glass fuse for each output channel.
MODELS
Model
Number
MCS4-2E 4 2 48 1 24 0.44 24 X X X X
MCS8-5E 8 5 120 3 72 1.1 24 X X X X
MCS16-10E 16 10 240 3 72 2.2 24 X X X X
MCS16-20E 16 20 480 3 72 4.4 24 X X X X
Outputs
Total Output
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and Esprit™.
Current (Amps)
Total Output
Power (vA)
Max Current Per
Output (Amps)
Max Power Per
Output (vA)
Input Current
(Amps)
Output Voltage
(VAC)
Fuses
Surge
Protection
On/Off Switch
Power LED
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