Accel Power Source 8 Power Supply User Manual

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
USER’S MANUAL 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

							 
 
Table of Contents 
What’s Included & Introduction     .………..................1 
General Information, Warnings & Cautions ............... 2 
Warnings & Caution……………………………………..3-4 
Component I.D. Drawing & Features……………........5-7 
Power Supply Dimensional Drawing……………….. . 8 
Specifications…………………………………………....9 
Power Supply Mounting Instructions…………………10 
Warranty…………………………………………………11 
What’s Included  
(1)  Accel FX Power Source 8 Power Supply  
(1)  Users Manual 
(1)    AC Input cord 
(2)    7.9” [20cm]Line 6 Converter Cables 
(2)    19.7” [50 cm] Negative Center Output Cables  
(6)    27.5” [70 cm] Negative Center Output Cables 
(1)    Power Supply Mounting Template 
(3)    M4 x 8 mm Mounting Screws 
Introduction: 
Your  Accel  ”FX  Power  Source  8”  Eight  Output  Power  Supply  designed  is  with  a 
high efficiency transformer. Each output is fully isolated, regulated and filtered with 
over voltage protection.  
Equipped  with  a  voltage  select  switch,  makes  it  work  properly  anywhere  in  the 
world (Read all Warnings, Cautions and input specifications).  
The  all  aluminum  anodized  enclosure  dissipates  the  heat  rapidly  and  keeps 
components cool. 
Accel’s  "FX  Power  Source  8"  mounts  conveniently  into  the  front  load  bay  of  all 
Accel pedal board modules with only three M4 mounting screws (supplied). 
The  Power  Source  8,  powers  9V,  12V  &  18V  effects  pedals.  While  there  are  2 
adjustable outputs (9V-18V & 5V-9V) and 4 selectable outputs (9V or 12V), 9V’s is 
available on all outputs to work with the majority of the pedals on the market.  
 
Read  all  warnings,  cautions  and  operating  instructions  before  using  this 
product.  
 
To  register  your  5  year  limited  warranty.  Please  take  a  moment  to  fill  out  the 
supplied warranty card.              
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General information: (Quick View)  
 
9V power options: 
 
Outputs 1 – 6; 
An effects pedal that has the option of being powered by a 9V battery requires less 
than 70mA and can be powered by any outputs 1-6 set to 9V.  
Outputs 7– 8p; 
Outputs  7  and  8  are  designed  for  the  higher  current  9V  effects  pedals  and 
switchers out on the market.  
 
 
12V power options:  
 
Outputs: 3-6; 
When switched to 12V outputs 3,4,5,6 are designed to accepted BOSS ACA type 
pedals and some digital modeling pedals. 
 
 
18V power option: 
 
Output 1; begins at 9V and can be adjusted and up to 18V for pedals that require 
18V.  
 
Low Battery Simulation option: 
Output 2; can be adjusted from 9V down to 5V to be used to simulate a low battery 
which comes in handy if you have older transistor based distortion and fuzz pedals.     
 
Negative center polarity & positive center polarity barrel jacks. 
 
Most  pedals  on  the  market  are  designed  with  a  “negative  center”  barrel  jack. 
However there are a few pedal manufacturers out there that have positive center 
barrel jack designs.    You can usually verify if the pedal is negative center (by far 
the most common) or positive center by simply flipping the unit over and looking at 
the  label  on  the  bottom  of  the  unit.  If  the  polarity  is not  shown,  then  consult  the 
effects  pedal  manufacturer’s  user’s  manual  or  call  their  customer  or  technical 
support number. For those manufactures designs that are the exception and use 
a  positive  center  polarity  barrel  jack,  a  polarity  converter  cable  will need  to  be 
purchased. 
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Read all Warnings and Cautions before operating your FX Power Source 8 
Power Supply 
1. Keep  these  instructions – The  safety  and  operating  instructions  should  be 
retained for future reference. 
2. All warnings, cautions and instructions should be adhered too for safe operation 
of your FX    Power Source 8 Power Supply. 
3. Follow all operating and use instructions for safe operation of this unit. 
4. WARNING!!! The  lightning  flash  with  arrowhead  symbol  within  an  equilateral 
triangle  is  intended  to alert  the  user  to  the  presence  of  non-insulated 
“dangerous  voltage”  within  the  product’s  enclosure  that  may  be  of  sufficient 
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. 
5. WARNING!!! To  reduce  the  risk  of  fire  or  electric  shock,  do  not  expose  this 
power supply to rain or moisture. The unit should not be exposed to liquids of 
any  kind.  Any  objects  or  containers  filled  with  liquids,  such  as  drinks  or 
beverages shall not be placed on top of the unit. 
6. WARNING!!! If  you  are  mounting  into  a  surface  thicker  than  .125 
[3.18mm]  or  thicker  a  longer  screw  may  be  required.  Remember  that  Max 
protrusion depth into the power supply must be no more than .250 [6.35mm].   
If  this  warning  is  not  heeded  ,  the  presence  of  non-insulated  “dangerous 
voltage”  within  the  product’s  enclosure    may  be  of  sufficient  magnitude  to 
constitute a risk of electric shock. 
7. WARNING!!! Do  not  defeat  the  safety  purpose  of  the  grounding  plug.  A 
grounding  plug  has  two  blades  and  a  third  grounding  prong.  The  grounding 
prong is provided for your safety. 
8. WARNING!!! Set  power  supply  selector  switch  to  correct  voltage  before 
operating or risk of shock or death may occur. 
9. WARNING!!! When operating this power supply in countries that require setting 
the  selector  switch  to  220- 240V,  make  sure  that  correct countries  AC  cable 
plug  end  configuration  is  used  (not  supplied).  If  using  an  external  voltage 
converter  with  the  supplied  North  American  AC  cable  with  the  power  supply 
selector  switch  set  at  110V,  verify  that  the  voltage  converter  instructions  are 
followed and is not defective and in proper operating condition, before plugging 
in  the  FX  power  Source  8  to  the  voltage  converter.  Or  risk  of  shock    occur 
resulting in serious injury or death.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
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-Warnings and Cautions Continued- 
 
 
 
10. CAUTION!!! The  exclamation  with  arrowhead  symbol  within  an  equilateral 
triangle is intended to alert the users to the risk of damage to the FX Power Source 
8 power supply if cautionary instructions are not followed. 
 
11. CAUTION!!! To prevent risk of overheating or damage to the FX Power Source 
8 power supply. Do Not Block any ventilation openings! The ventilation should 
not  be  impeded  by  covering  the  ventilation  openings  with  items  such  as,  tape, 
fabric, Velcro or any potentially flammable material. 
 
12. CAUTION!!! To prevent risk of overheating or damage to the Power Source 8 
power supply. Mount per the FX power Source 8 Mounting Instructions!  
 
13. Clean only with a dry cloth. 
 
14. Set selector switch to proper voltage before plugging in power supply. 
 
15. Do not install near any heat sources that produce heat. 
 
16. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched. Especially near the 
plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit. 
 
17. Follow all  instructions  and  recommendations  regarding 
attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 
 
18. Only  use  this  unit  as  prescribed  and  specified  by  the  manufacturer  to  power 
effects pedals. 
 
19. Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 
 
20. Refer all servicing  to qualified personnel. Service is required when the power 
supply  has  been  damaged  in  any  way – such  as  power  supply  cord  or  plugs 
damage;  if  any  liquid  or foreign  objects  have gotten  inside  the unit;  if  it has  been 
exposed  to  rain  or  moisture;  has  been  dropped;  or  does  not  otherwise  operate 
normally. 
 
 
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Component Description Drawings 
 
 
(1) AC Power Input Jack: 
AC Power Cord supplied. 
 
(2) AC Auxiliary Outlet Connector: 
100 Watt Max @ 220 V 
200 Watt Max @ 110 V 
Several effects pedals on the market are designed to be powered from AC only. 
This where the AC Auxiliary Outlet comes handy. Do not plug your amp in here! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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-Component Description Drawings Continued- 
 
 
(3) Output 1: Adjustable Output: 
Adjustable from 9V to 18V 
 
(4) Output 2: Adjustable Output: 
Adjustable from 5V to 9V 
 
(5) Output: 3-6: Switchable Outputs 9V-12V’s 
 
(6) Output: 7-8: High Current 9V outputs. 
 
(7) Output Jacks (“negative center” barrel) 
 
(8) Power good indicators for each output. 
 
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(9) Voltage Selector Switch  
 
(10) Air Vents 
 
(11) Power supply customer mounting holes  
 
 
 
 
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Dimensional Drawing: 
 
 
 
 
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INPUT: 
 Detachable AC cord 
 150W AC output outlet 
 Input AC voltage select switch 
 
Country Input AC Volt 
North America 120V/60Hz 
Japan 100V/60Hz 
China 220/50Hz 
Europe 230/50Hz 
Australia 240/50Hz 
 
OUTPUTS: 
 All DC Outputs are isolated and regulated 
 Over current protection on each output 
 
Output DC Voltage Current 
1 9V-18V 100mA-50mA 
2 5V-9V 180mA-100mA 
3-6 9.6V/12.4V 100mA/60mA 
7, 8 9V 350mA 
 
DC Cables: 
 
Length Qty. Plug Type 
Output Cable 
27.5” [70cm] 
 
S 
5.5x2.1mm 
 Right Angle LJ
Straight 
Negative Center  
Output Cable 
19.7” 
[50cm] 
 
O 
5.5x2.1mm 
Right Angle LJ
Straight 
Negative Center  
Converter Cable 
Line 6 Modeling 
Pedals  
(Except POD 
Models) 
7.9” [20cm] 
O 
5.5x2.1mm 
Female   
5.5x2.5mm 
Male 
Negative 
Center 
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