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P.L. Light Products

MCSA (Multi Channel Signal Amplifier)

CONTROL YOUR LED LUMINAIRES USING THE MCSA

The P.L. Light Systems’ MCSA (Multi-Channel Signal Amplifier) will amplify your 1-10V sink or source control signal—allowing you to increase the number of LED luminaires that can be controlled.

  • A plain, white rectangular metal box with a small black circular knob on the right side, this MCSA LED Controller features a manufacturer’s logo on the bottom left corner.
  • The electrical junction box with circuit boards and wires is neatly organized inside a rectangular enclosure, featuring multiple cable entry points at the bottom. It also includes an MCSA LED controller for seamless lighting control.
  • A rectangular electronic device with multiple circular connectors on one side and a single MCSA LED indicator light, set against a white background.
Key Features
Yellow upward-trending bar graph icon within a circle.Amplifies Control Signal
Green circle with three vertical sliders and 400 below, resembling an audio equalizer icon.Enables control of up to 400 luminaires
Line drawing of a network cable end enclosed in a circle.Integrates with existing control system
Product Details

Controls up to 400 LED luminaires.

Each signal board can accommodate up to 4 inputs and 4 outputs.

The default configuration for the MCSA is with four 4-channel signal boards.

SIGNAL BOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Channels 4 channels
Current Capacity/Channel 20 mA at  1-10V* or 1-10V* (depending on luminaire)
Input Configuration 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels

0-10V or 1-10V sink or source (input and output protocols must be the same for each channel) based on jumper selection
Output Configuration 1, 2, 3 or 4 channels that duplicate the input channel, based on jumper selection

*Exceeding 10V or 20 mA on any channel may result in permanent board damage.

MCSA SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Signal Boards 1-4 boards
Plug-In Power Supply 24V at 1A

Center positive 2.1mm x5.5mm plug
Main Power Supply 24V DC via plug at 120V power supply
Temperature 10 – 40 °C / 50 – 104 °F
IP Rating 65
Dimming Connection Strain relief to the MCSA board;
dimming cable† connecting MCSA to
pre-installed dimming circuit to be
supplied by customer

†Consult with a local certified electrical contractor for a suitable dimming cable.
Specifications to consider include safety certifications; UV rated; voltage rating, temperature rating of 90°C; and should be 18 gauge twisted pair with foil.

 

DIMENSIONS

 

MCSA DIMENSIONS
x = depth 6.750 in. (17.15cm)
y = width 16.250 in. (41.28cm)
z = height 15.875 in. (40.32cm)
Weight 23.1 lb (10.48kg)