Befaco TROLLEY BUS Installation guide

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    What is the maximum amperage for the 5V rail?
T R O L L E Y B U S
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The Trolley Bus has 28 slots for Eurorack modules powered by four high-quality DC-DC converters.
Its +12V rail is divided into two independent sections (top and bottom), providing each up to 2500mA. It allows
you to keep sensitive modules isolated and enhances the voltage stability under load.
Both the -12V and 5V rails are common for the entire bus board and provide up to 2500mA and 4000mA
respectively.
Be aware that the zone under the converters can be hot under heavy current loads.
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B E F O R E Y O U S TA R T . . .
Before starting the installation, be sure you never exceed the maximum amperage rating of the Trolley Bus.
Look up the power specs for each module you connect, and sum their amperages to make sure they total less
than Trolley Bus' total ratings.
Use the provided power brick only, and be sure the system is not connected to the mains before plug modules
into the bus board.
Power brick: 135W 2.5mm Barrel connector center positive (included)
Current: +12V: 5A, -12V: 2,5A, 5V: 4A
I N T R O D U C T I O N T R O L L E Y B U S
Decide on the position of your Bus
beforehand.
1. 2.5mm Power Barrel Connector.
2. USB-A charging Ports.
3. Anti-Vandalic Power Button.
4. Molex connector.
5. Eurorack power connectors.
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435 mm
80 mm
Dimensions: 435 mm x 80 mm x 25 mm height (over regulators grid and 15 mm)
I N S TA L L AT I O N F R I E N D LY P L U G A N D P L AY , T O O L S A R E N O T R E Q U I R E D
Clean the surface where the Bus will be
placed.
Identify the adhesive PCB fastener. Place the adhesive PCB fastener without
removing the protective paper.
Connect the 6pin cable from the On/Off module to the Bus, and check the direction
before locking it.
Make sure once again that the Bus
position is as desired.
Carefully remove the protective paper
from the adhesive PCB fastener.
Place the Bus in the final position very
carefully, the adhesive PCB fastener are
very strong.
Put the On/Off module in place, Knurlies
are included in the kit.
Always switch off your case power
before placing the modules.
Box contents
- On/Off module
- Power cable
- Power brick
- Adhesive PCB fastener
- 6-pin cable
- Trolley Bus
- Knurlies
- Stickers
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separately from the municipal waste stream.
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More information and support.
befaco.org/trolley-bus
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