PDS-150e and PDS-500e have been designed with a number of features which make specifying and installing Color Kinetics intelligent illumination fixtures a breeze. Both products incorporate data drive circuitry with short circuit protection to prevent problems associated with mistaken wiring during installation, use diagnostic LEDs to assist in correctly installing the products, and automatically accommodate supply voltages of either 115 VAC or 230V AC. They also have an ambient operating temperature range of 0 to 50°C - a 10°C improvement over Color Kinetics’ previous power and data supply products - and feature an automatic over-temperature shut-off switch to prevent overheating. Both the PDS-150 and PDS-500e are housed in an indoor-rated NEMA-style enclosure with pre-formed knockout holes sized for standard conduit connectors, complying with National Electric Code requirements in all US cities; outdoor-rated enclosures will be recommended upon request. An optional auto-transformer module and enclosure to step down from 277 VAC supply voltage, which is common with municipal buildings, also is available for PDS-500e.
(Lee Baldock)
