Rycote PCS-Boom Connector, PCS-Organizer, PCS-Lite, PCS-Spigot, PCS-Utility User guide

Professional Connection System

Quick Start Guide

Professional Connection System

Quick Start Guide

PCS-Boom Connector (RYC185801)
PCS-Organizer (RYC185800)
PCS-Lite 3/8” (RYC185802)
PCS-Lite 5/8” (RYC185812)
PCS-Spigot (RYC185803)
PCS-Utility (RYC185804)
PCS-Utility Half Coupler Kit Small (RYC185809)
PCS-Utility Half Coupler Kit Large

Thank you for choosing the Rycote
Professional Connection System (PCS)!
This guide provides you with the basics
to get you started.

For more information go to:

www.rycote.com

(RYC185810)

Overview

The Professional Connection System
(PCS) is the ingenious quick attach
and release system by Rycote.

Depending on which PCS connector you
have simply attach the connector to the
suitable accessory or surface (3/8” / 5/8”
/ Spigot / at surface). Ax the included
male tip (3/8” or 5/8”) to your desired
accessory with the compatible thread/t.

Intuitive, one-handed ‘click-in’ attachment
and release mechanism, provides fast
and incredibly easy operation and a
rock-solid, noise-free connection in use.

PCS-Boom

PCS-Boom Connector (RYC185801)

In the Box

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2

1. PCS-Boom Connector collar

2. Grey outler collar

3. 3/8” Tip with Hytrel® washer

4. Hex/Allen Key

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PCS-Organizer

PCS-Organizer (RYC185800)

In the Box

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3

1. PCS-Organizer quick release collar

2. ‘Dual-lock’ ring

3. Flat surface mounting base

4. 3/8” Tip with Hytrel® washer

5. 2 x pair of steel washers

PCS-Lite 3/8” - PCS-Lite 5/8”

PCS-Lite 3/8” (RYC185802)
PCS-Lite 5/8” (RYC185812)

In the Box

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2

1. PCS-Lite quick release collar

2. PCS-Lite female 5/8” thread
(3/8” adaptor included only with RYC185802).

3. 3/8” Tip (inc. with RYC185802 only)

4. 5/8” Tip (inc. with RYC185812 only)

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4

PCS-Spigot

PCS-Spigot (RYC185803)

In the Box

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4

2

1. PCS-Spigot quick release collar

2. 5/8” (16mm) spigot connector

3. Hex/Allen key

4. 3/8” Tip with Hytrel® washer

3

PCS-Utility

PCS-Utility (RYC185804)

In the Box

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4

2

1. PCS-Utility quick release collar

2. 3/8” female connector

3. Hex/Allen key

4. 3/8” Tip with Hytrel® washer

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Screw the PCS-Boom Connector on to the male

3/8” thread of the boom pole, in a clockwise rotation/

direction - to the desired position.

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Screw the PCS ‘tip’ into the female 3/8” thread of your
windshield, shock mount, or other accessory that you

would like to use with your PCS-Boom Connector.

Attaching the PCS
Connector:

2

PCS-Boom Connector, PCS-Lite
and PCS-Utility – connect to a male

3/8” thread in a clockwise rotation.

PCS-Spigot – connect to a 5/8”
(16mm) male spigot and use the includ­ed hex key to fully secure connection as
shown above.

PCS-Boom Connector & PCS-Utility
Use included hex key to tighten the two
small locking screws on the connector,
providing a extra secure connection.

PCS-Organizer –
surface, using washers (included) and suit­able screws (not included). When mounting
vertically always position so that screws are
aligned one above another, as shown above.

WARNING: Mounting screws are not
included. Always use washers included.
Do NOT use countersunk screws.
Recommended screw size: M4 15mm

connect to a at

5

To attach the two components, simply line up the tip

with the Connector and push the tip in to lock it.

You will hear a ‘click’ as it locks together!

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5

6

Screw the PCS ‘tip’ into the female 3/8” thread of your
windshield, shock mount, or other accessory that you

would like to use with your PCS-Boom Connector.

To attach the two components, simply line up the tip

with the Connector and push the tip in to lock it.

You will hear a ‘click’ as it locks together!

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Attaching
PCS Tip:

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1. Screw the PCS ‘tip’ into the female
* 3/8” thread of your windshield, shock
mount, stand, arm or other accessory.
* For PCS-Lite 5/8” – screw ‘tip’ into an
accessory with a 5/8” thread.

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2. To tighten connection, use a screw
driver (not included), and insert this
through the circular hole in the tip, as
shown. Turn clockwise to tighten rmly
(do not over-tighten).

Connection
and lock:

To attach the two components, simply
line up the tip with the Connector and
push the tip in to lock it. You will hear a
“click” as it locks toghether!

PCS-Organizer – to engage the
‘accidental release’ Dual-Lock after the
‘tip has been inserted, turn the locking
ring anti-clockwise, until you hear a
‘click’.

PCS-Boom Connector

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To attach the two components, simply line up the tip

with the Connector and push the tip in to lock it.

You will hear a ‘click’ as it locks together!

4

Quick
Release:

PCS-Boom Connector and PCS-Lite
– to release, pull down on the PCS collar,
as shown.

PCS-Organizer – to release, twist the
‘dual-lock’ locking ring clockwise until
your hear a ‘click’. Then pull down on
the PCS collar.

PCS-Spigot and PCS-Utility – to
release, twist knurled collar anti-clock­wise and pull down in one movement,
as shown.

Care of your PCS-Quick Release

• Always store the PCS-Quick Release for longer

periods of time without a tip attached.

• If the PCS is locked without the tip inserted,

pull back the collar and push the tip in as
usual.

• Always keep the PCS dry and clean.

• Clean PCS with compressed air or distilled

water only.

• Do not open the PCS-Quick Release itself.

The warranty becomes void if the PCS has
been opened.

• When working close to the sea, a small drop

of silicon grease on the tip of the thread of
the two locking screws can help prevent the
natural process of galvanic corrosion between
the aluminium base and the steel screws.

• If working near to the sea, at the end of each

working day it is recommended to clean the
PCS, together with the rest of your mechanical
equipment, with plenty of distilled water.

• PCS is tested to withstand the equivalent

wear of 10+ years of normal use. However, the
mechanism relies heavily on the PCS tip being
in good condition/order. If your PCS doesn’t
work as smoothly as it should, please check the
condition of the tip, and replace it if required.

IMPORTANT:

PCS-Boom Connector (RYC185801)
PCS-Spigot (RYC185803)
PCS-Utility (RYC185804)
PCS-Utility Half Coupler Kit Small
PCS-Utility Half Coupler Kit Large

•

Tested operating temperature - 20°C to +70°C

• Max load 10kg (in xed position).

PCS-Organizer (RYC185800)
PCS-Lite 3/8” (RYC185802)
PCS-Lite 5/8” (RYC185812)

Tested operating temperature - 10°C to +50°C

•

• Max load 1kg (in xed position).

(RYC185809)

(RYC185810)

Rycote Microphone Windshields Ltd

Libby’s Drive, Slad Road, Stroud,

Gloucestershire, GL5 1RN, UK

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.rycote.com

Cod. RI000015 10/20