TM ZEUS Series Audio Grade Power Systems For Version 2.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Table Of Contents 1) Introduction: The Advantages of ZEUS. 2) Understanding power consumption of analog and digital modules. 3) Choosing the right combination of powered bus boards and passive bus boards for your case. 4) Choosing the right external power supply for your case. 5) Choosing the right accessories. (power socket, switch, connections, wiring) 6) Basic assembly instructions. 7) Wiring diagrams. 8) Technical specifications.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 1 Introduction: The Advantages of ZEUS Important: Check for Version 2.1!! for more information refer to Page 21 (Change Log) + Zeus V2.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 1 (Continued) Introduction: The Advantages of ZEUS + Zeus V2.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 2 Understanding power consumption of analog and digital modules. The power consumption requirements for today’s crop of new and exciting modules varies from the prior needs of modules in the past. Before, the current draw was almost always even on both the positive and negative side of the rails.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 3 Choosing The Right Combination Of Powered Bus Boards And Passive Bus Boards For Your Case. The ZEUS Series Bus Boards come in two varieties: Powered and Passive. Powered: This board is the heart of any system.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 3 (Continued) Choosing The Right Combination Of Powered Bus Boards And Passive Bus Boards For Your Case.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 4 Choosing The Right External Power Supply For Your Case. The cornerstone of the case you are about to build will be its source of power. It is the lifeblood of your system and in most cases, it will define the sound quality and overall performance of your modular.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 4 (Continued) Choosing The Right External Power Supply For Your Case. Modern switching power supplies however offer several advantages over wall adapters (transformers): 1. A large amount of current with a constant voltage output 2. Universal power, working with voltages from 100V to 220V 3. Lightweight We recommend Cincon, a leading supplier of switching power supplies* for use with our power system.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 4 (Continued) Choosing The Right External Power Supply For Your Case. Recommended for large systems 9-14U Cincon 12V 5.5Amp (5500mA) Part #: TRG70A120-12E01-Level-V Mouser Part #: 418-TRG70A12-12-V Recommended for very large systems (> 14U) Cincon 12V 8.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 5 Choosing The Right Power Socket, On/Off Switch, Wires & Connection Type For Your Case. Do I Need A Fuse? Not with the Zeus System. The ZEUS Series Powered Bus Board comes equipped with two (2) DC1200 switching regulators with an internal heat sink and built-in short circuit protection. The short circuit protection is made possible by the use of a Thermal Fuse.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 5 (Continued) Choosing The Right Power Socket, On/Off Switch, Wires & Connection Type For Your Case. When deciding on the right power socket and on/off switch for your case, you should always take into consideration the rating of the items you are going to be using. It is very easy to fry contacts and circuits by running more than the manufacturers’ recommended rating of current through electronic components.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 6 Basic Assembly Instructions. One of the most important aspects of the case is making sure the bus boards are well isolated from any other surface. A good way to do this is to use standoffs to give them room for the wiring to be run below as well as ample space between the board and any surface that could possibly impede its performance. We recommend using standoffs with a minimum height of 8mm(.29”) when installing a Zeus Powered or Passive Bus Board.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 6 (Continued) Basic Assembly Instructions. When powering on the bus board system for the first time it is recommened you check that all four LEDs light up together at once. Be sure to keep your hand on the switch. If for any reason one or more LEDs do not light up instantly upon flipping the power on, you should IMMEDIATELY return your system to its OFF state. Refer back to page 14 and recheck your wiring polarity.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 7 Wiring Diagrams Basic System 1 - Using Flat Terminals. 1 x Powered Bus Board -12V Zeus V2.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 7 (Continued) Wiring Diagrams Basic System 2 - Using Flat Terminals. 1 x Powered Bus Board 1 x Passive Bus Board 1. Pass these wires below bus boards 2. Use terminals, Mouser PN# 159-2250 A G B C +12V GND Zeus V2.1 -12V +5V VR +12V +12V GND -12V -12V VR CASCADE ADDITIONAL POWERED BUS BOARDS, MAX 2 TO ADDITIONAL POWERED BUS BOARDS Basic System 2 - Using Screw Terminals. 1 x Powered Bus Board 1 x Passive Bus Board +12V GND Zeus V2.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 7 (Continued) Wiring Diagrams Basic System 3 - Using Flat Terminals. 1 x Powered Bus Board 2 x Passive Bus Boards -12V -12V -12V +5V +5V +5V +12V +12V +12V -12V C A G B VR +12V GND GND -12V GND GND GATE CV +5V +12V GATE CV +5V +12V GATE CV +5V +12V GATE CV +5V +12V GATE CV +5V +12V GND GND GND GND GND -12V -12V -12V -12V -12V -12V -12V GATE CV +5V +12V +5V +5V +12V +12V 2.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 7 (Continued) Wiring Diagrams Basic System 3 - Using Screw Terminals.
ZEUS Series Powered Bus Board DC1200 Voltage Input: 9V-16VDC. DC1200 +12V Output: 1200mA* max. DC1200 -12V Output: 1200mA* max. +5V Output: 500mA* max. Eurorack Connectors: 13. Analogue Systems Connectors: 5. Flat Terminal Inputs: 1 set. Screw Terminal Inputs: 1 set. Flat Terminal Outputs: 2 sets. Screw Terminal Outputs: 2 sets. ZEUS Series Passive Bus Board +5V Output: 500mA* max. Eurorack Connectors: 14. Analogue Systems Connectors: 5. Flat Terminal Inputs: 1 set. Screw Terminal Inputs: 1 set.
1.72 1.55 .25 .80 7.75 11.40 11.93 14.90 All Dimensions are in Inches 15.50 Powered Bus Board 15.25 .17 2.30 d = 0.144” / 3.65mm .20 1.70 d = 0.144” / 3.65mm Chapter 9 Mechanical Specifications 5.10 6.70 All Dimensions are in Inches 15.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards For Version 2.1 Boards Manual by Gur Milstein & Tomio Ueda + -12V -12V -12V Zeus V2.
ZEUS Series Powered & Passive Bus Boards Chapter 10 Change Log Manual Revised March 2012 • • • • Updated Mouser spade terminal part # Added minimum standoff height Updated Cincon power supply part #’s Added alternative Jameco power supply information Changes from Version 1.0 -> Ver. 2.1 Boards • • • Rearranged left terminals to minimize clutter ‘2.
