Installing/Removing Power Supplies; Installing The Power Supplies - Siemens RUGGEDCOM RSG2488 Installation Manual

RUGGEDCOM RUGGEDCOM RSG2488
Installation Guide
terminals. High voltage wiring is always made to the upper Hi terminal block and low voltage (24/48
V) wiring is always made to the lower Lo terminal block.
• Use only #16 gage wiring when connecting terminal blocks.
• The maximum wire length between the terminal block and power source must not exceed 6 m (20 ft)
for 24 V power supplies or 18 m (60 ft) for 48 V power supplies.
• A circuit breaker rated no higher than 20 A must be installed between the device and the supply
mains.
• Whenever possible, use a separate circuit breaker for each power supply.
• For maximum redundancy in a dual power supply configuration, use two independent power
sources.
• A socket outlet/disconnect device must be installed near the device and be easily accessible.
• Equipment must be installed according to applicable local wiring codes and standards.
The following sections describe how to connect power to the device:
• Section 2.3.1, "Installing/Removing Power Supplies"
• Section 2.3.2, "Connecting High AC/DC Power"
• Section 2.3.3, "Connecting Low DC Power"
• Section 2.3.4, "Wiring Examples"
Section 2.3.1

Installing/Removing Power Supplies

The RSG2488 supports dual redundant AC and/or DC power supplies that can be installed in any combination.
Slots for the removable power modules are located on the front panel of the device.
Figure 7: Power Module Slots
1. Slot PS1 2. Slot PS2
The following sections describe how to install, remove and wire the power supplies:
• Section 2.3.1.1, "Installing the Power Supplies"
• Section 2.3.1.2, "Removing the Power Supplies"
Section 2.3.1.1

Installing the Power Supplies

To install a power supply, do the following:
Installing/Removing Power Supplies
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Chapter 2
Installing the Device
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