ART Eight Output Isolated Power Supply With USB ISO-8U User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- ART
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SO – 8U
Eight Output Isolated Power Supply With USB
User’s Manual 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION – READ FIRST
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reference. Heed all warnings printed here and on the equipment. Follow the
operating instructions printed in this user manual.
Do not open: There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer any
service work to qualified technical personnel only.
Environment: Protect from excessive dirt, dust, heat, and vibration when
operating and storing. Avoid tobacco ash, drink spillage and smoke, especially
that associated with smoke machines.
Handling: Protect the controls from damage during transit. Use adequate
padding if you need to ship the unit. To avoid injury to yourself or damage to
the equipment, take care when lifting, moving or carrying the unit.
Servicing: Refer servicing to qualified technical personnel.
I nstallation: Install the unit in accordance with the instructions
printed in the user manual.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Applied Research and Technology’s ISO-8U.Two high-
power outputs can provide 250mA. All other outputs are capable of providing up
to 100mA. There is one variable voltage output to simulate worn batteries.
Each output is individually current limited and short circuit protected. An
Output status indicator goes out when there is a fault (i.e. short, current
protection, or temp overload). A USB type A jack can provide high power
charging up to 10Watts.
The unit comes with a wide variety of cables to connect your pedals including
battery clip adapters, large and small diameter power plugs, and “Y” for
expanding the number of devices you can connect and even a polarity reversing
cable.
FEATURES
- Eight Isolated DC Outputs
- One Adjustable Output
- Each Output Has a switchable voltage
- USB Power jack for high-speed charging
- Comes with multiple adaptor cords
- Runs off a Universal power supply
- Tie wrap slots for clean wire routing
- Perfect for powering guitar pedals, and pedalboards
- Designed and developed in the USA
INSTALLATION and OPERATION
Status LED’s
These LEDs remain lit as long as there are no electrical faults with the cabling or the pedal you are supplying power to. If a particular fault is seen at one of the outputs, the LED dims or turns off and the voltage at that output will diminish. The cable connection on the output with the fault will have to be removed and reconnected for the output to be reset.
SAG Voltage
To enable this function on voltage output1 the dip switch will need to be set to 4-9v. Then the user can vary the voltage from the pot on the unit face
APPLICATIONS
The ART ISO-8U is designed so that it can be mounted on a pedal base using
Velcro. The front and sides are recessed to protect the cables and controls.
The bottom edge of the ISO-8U has slots that allow you to use cable ties to
control the routing of the power cables. Once you loosely insert the wire ties
through the slots you can run the power cables through the remaining loops.
Once all of the cables are in place, you can tighten down the wire ties.
Cable Choices
| Qty | Cable Description |
|---|---|
| 6 | 24-inch straight barrel 5.1mm to 5.1mm barrel |
| 2 | 24-inch Rt. Angle 5.1mm to 5.1mm barrel |
| 1 | Battery clip to 5.1mm barrel |
| 1 | Polarity reversal 5.1mm to 5.1mm barrel |
| 1 | “Y” cable (5.1mm) barrel |
| 1 | 3.5mm barrel to 5.1mm barrel |
Powering your Pedals
The first step in using the ART ISO-8U to power your device would be to make
sure that the pedal device you want to use can be powered by a dc supply. The
range on the ART ISO-8U is 9 or 12vdc or combining to outputs to achieve 18 or
24vdc, remember that there is a max current draw on each output. Then verify
the polarity of the pedal device you are wanting to power. Generally, 9V
battery-powered devices will draw less than 100mA.
The ART ISO-8U uses the negative center pin configuration. This will determine
if you need to use the polarity reversal cable or one of the standard cables.
This will allow you to use a pedal that has a positive center pin. Before you
connect the cable from the unit, make sure you set the dipswitch to the
appropriate voltage (9v or 12v).
If you have a pedal device that does not have a power jack and is powered by a
9V battery, then you can use the cable that has the battery tab connector.
There is a limitation on current loading, as this unit is not meant to run all
of the outputs at their maximum current draw.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
Applied Research and Technology will provide warranty and service for this
unit in accordance with the following warrants:
Applied Research and Technology, (A R T) warrants to the original purchaser
that this product and the components thereof will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of three years from the date of
purchase. Applied Research and Technology will, without charge, repair or
replace, at its option, defective product or component parts upon prepaid
delivery to the factory service department or authorized service center,
accompanied by proof of purchase date in the form of a valid sales receipt.
Online Registration
We recommend that you register your product online to insure prompt warranty repair servicing on any repair issues. Please go to www.artproaudio.com. Select “Support”, then “Product Registration”. Then input your information here.
Exclusions
This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or
as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. This warranty is void if
the serial number is altered, defaced, or removed.
A R T reserves the right to make changes in design or make additions to or
improvements upon this product without any obligation to install the same on
products previously
manufactured.
A R T shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including without
limitation damages resulting from loss of use. Some states do not allow
limitations of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other rights,
which vary from state to state.
For units purchased outside the United States, an authorized distributor of
Applied Research and Technology will provide service
Fill in the following information for your reference:
Date of purchase
Purchased from
SERVICE
The following information is provided in the unlikely event that your unit
requires service.
Be sure that the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make sure the unit
has power, all cables are connected correctly, and the cables themselves are
in working condition.
You may want to consult with your dealer for assistance in troubleshooting or
testing your particular configuration. If you believe that the ART unit is at
fault, go to www.artproaudio.com.
Select “Support”, then “Return Authorization Request” to request a return
authorization number.
If you are returning the unit for service, pack the unit in its original
carton or a reasonable substitute. The original packaging may not be suitable
as a shipping carton, so consider putting the packaged unit in another box for
shipping. Print the RA number clearly on the outside of the shipping box.
Print your return shipping address on the outside of the box.
Include, with your unit, a note with the RA number and your contact
information, including a return shipping address (we cannot ship to a P.O.
box) and a daytime phone number, and a description of the problem, preferably
attached to the top of the unit. Also, include a copy of your purchase
receipt.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Input Connections | 12v/2.5A Universal |
|---|---|
| Output Connections | 2.1mm x 5.1mm barrel connection, negative tip |
| Max output current | Out1-6: 100mA |
Out 7, 8: 250mA
Cables provided| 6-24-inch 5.1mm to 5.1mm
2-24-inch Rt. Angle 5.1mm to 5.1mm
1-Battery clip to 5.1mm
1-Polarity reverse 5.1mm to 5.1mm
1-“Y” cable (5.1mm)
1-3.5mm to 5.1mm
USB Output| 10 Watts Max
External Power required| 100-240VAC 50/60hz 30W
universal power supply configured for country of destination
Dimensions (HxWxD)| 1.33-inch x 6.95-inch x 3.3-inch (34 x 177 x 84 mm)
Weight| 1.3lbs / .59kg
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E-mail: support@artproaudio.com
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