The range of Pulsar Rackpaks encompasses equipment suitable for the smallest venue up to the largest. Since a high proportion are exported throughout the world, Pulsar Rackpaks are available in a wide range of configurations and are suitable for many different markets. Rackpaks are designed with electrical characteristics to tolerate wide differences in electrical supplies across the world. Within the range, models providing single, 2 or 3 phase, star or delta, mains supply capability are available. All Rackpak units are designed to accept analogue control as standard with the option of an easily fitted PMX/DMX input kit to provide digital compatibility when required.

Rackpak Standard Features

• 6 Channels of power control

• 0-10V control input by locking 8-pin DIN socket

• 100-230VAC /-10%, 48-62Hz, auto-sensing input voltage

• Suitable for resistive and/or inductive loads with no minimum load requirement

• Low voltage power supply to feed control desks

• Electronics On/Off switch with built in indicator neon controlling the power to the electronics

• Channel fuse blown neon indicators

• Dimming versions feature lamp Preheat switch to extend lamp life

• Input smoothing controls attack and decay types to extend lamp life and ensures flicker free operation

• Compliance with all appropriate International and National Standards for electrical safety, low voltage directives and EMC directives

• Each channel has level control for stand alone use without a desk or to facilitate quick and easy testing

Staus (ST) Option Packs

Many Rackpaks are available as status-ST versions. They feature additional operator visual feedback by adding channel status indicators for each channel. In addition to this, individual override and test control is also provided for each channel. The features provided by the status range make rigging and testing on the road a much simpler task.

• Channel output status indicators

• Channel test and override controls for dimming versions

• Channel test and override switches for switching versions

PMX / DMX Digital Input Rackpak Kit

The Rackpak range can be easily converted to provide digital input with the addition of a PMX/DMX card. The card decodes a block of 6 channels from a standard PMX (Pulsar MultipleX)/DMX (Digital MultipleX) data link to produce six 0-10V outputs to control the Rackpak. The kit comprises a card and plate. The card plugs into the socket provided on the Rackpak circuit board and the plate is fitted with 5-pin XLR In and Thru connectors, and is screwed to the back panel of the Rackpak.