Cineo Lighting Matchstix - Manual (Page 4)

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System Components, Connections and Controls
Cineo Matchstix Lamphead
The Matchstix lamphead is externally powered by any 12vDC power source capable of
delivering 100 mA per inch, i.e. a 12” Matchstix will require 1.2A of DC power at 12V; a 6”
model requires 600mA @ 12VDC. Multiple Matchstix can be attached to a single power source
using optional 2-way and 4-way splitters. Make sure that the total load does not exceed the
current rating of the power supply.
The lamphead includes a 5.5mm x 2mm co-ax connector for
supplying power. Please note that there are many different
co-ax connectors that look very similar, and are not
interchangeable. All products purchased
from Cineo or LiteGear maintain
complete compatibility
by adhering to the
5.5mm x 2mm
connectors.
LiteGear Power Supplies
Matchstix can be used with virtually any nominal12VDC power source, including camera
batteries, car lighter sockets, etc. Accessory cables are sold for connection to various power
sources.
Cineo includes DC power supplies
from LiteGear with the Matchstix
Power kits and DuoPro kits.
These kits are shipped by default
with the 12V, 4A power supply,
although 8A and 15A power
supplies are also available for
larger installations.
When confi guring lighting arrays,
be sure that the overall amperage
load of the Matchstix does not
exceed the output of the power
source. Overall load calculation is
simple: every one inch of Matchstix on
a 12V power source draws 100mA.
Dimming
Matchstix can be used with many in-line DC dimmers, although fl icker-free operation is
guaranteed by using LiteGear local and DMX dimmers.
AC/12VDC
Power Supply
D-Tap
Cigar Jack