LiFE Battery Pack
The system uses a 12.8V, 20 amp hour lithium iron phosphate
battery pack. The individual cells were selected for their high
capacity, and are able to be rapidly charged or discharged. These
cells are factory measured, graded, and matched into precision
sets for a good quality battery. The PSC LiFE battery pack
contains built-in cell-balancing electronics for a long life.
AC Supply and Charger
The PSC Power Star LiFE is built around a highly integrated 500W
switching power supply. The AC input is fully filtered for both
common mode and differential noise, harmonic content, and spikes.
It features a built-in current limiting function to further
protect the power supply under extreme conditions. In addition,
the charger has been designed to provide clean, quiet charging
power so as to not cause noise problems in the field.
Power Distribution and Output Filtering
The DC path of the Power Star LiFE has been designed to provide
clean, quiet, reliable DC power for your audio and video equipment
needs. Each output has its own dedicated output filter that
contains both audio and RF frequency filters. Each output is also
individually poly-fuse protected and monitored via an easy-to-read
front-panel LED indication. There are a total of ten outputs: two
8A outputs and eight 3.5A outputs. To lower internal power losses
and extend battery life, the circuit boards are made with 4 oz
copper, four times the industry standard.
Remote Control - Meter
Every PSC Power Star LiFE comes with a small remote control box.
The use of the remote control allows the Power Star LiFE to be
mounted down and out of the way on your sound cart if desired.
This remote contains an additional set of On and Off controls, an
additional battery level meter, and four USB charging ports. The
PSC Power Star LiFE can be operated with or without the remote
control box.
Cooling
The PSC Power Star LiFE is convection cooled using a custom-made,
high-capacity aluminum heat-sink extrusion. This heat sink
provides more than 375 square inches of heat dissipation surface.
It has been anodized gold for long service life in the field.
Rack Mounting
The PSC Power Star LiFE is equipped with multiple-point rack rail
mounting brackets. These brackets can be mounted from either the
front or the rear of the Power Star LiFE.