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Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
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FCC AND IC STATEMENTS; UL AND CSA INFORMATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
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RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
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NOM STATEMENT 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
Chapter Page 1. Specifications ..................... 5 2. Introduction ..................... 11 2.1 About Your Power Strip (PS186A, PS187A-R2, PS188A, or PS189A) ............... 12 2.2 About Your Surge Power Strip (SP187A) or Surge Suppressor (SP211A or SP215A) ........13 2.3 About Your Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip (SP197A, SP198A, or SP199A) .............15...
CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications PS186A (19" Rack Power Strip): Compliance — FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A, UR recognized, CSA certified 120 VAC Power — Rated Current — 15 amps (has front-mounted resettable breaker) Control — (1) Front-mounted ON/OFF switch (lights when ON) Input —...
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RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS PS188A (Rack Mount Power Strip, Switchless): Compliance — FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A, UR recognized, CSA certified Power — 120 VAC Rated Current — 15 amps (has front-mounted resettable breaker) (1) 6-ft. (1.8-m) 14/3 (14-AWG, 3-conductor) cord Input —...
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications SP187A (19" Rack Surge Power Strip): Compliance — FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A, UR recognized, CSA certified Power — 120 VAC Rated Current — 15 amps (has front-mounted resettable breaker) Protection — Surge suppression: Type: Single-stage; UL 1449 clamping category: 400 volts peak transient voltage;...
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RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS SP211A (400 Volt Rack Mount Surge Suppressor, Switchless): Compliance — FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A, UR recognized, CSA certified Power — 120 VAC Rated Current — 15 amps (has front-mounted resettable breaker) Protection —...
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CHAPTER 1: Specifications SP215A (Premium Rack Mount Surge Suppressor): Compliance — FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A, UR recognized, CSA certified Power — 120 VAC Rated Current — 15 amps (has front-mounted resettable breaker) Protection — Surge suppression: Type: Four-element, four-stage hybrid; UL 1449 clamping category: 330 volts peak transient voltage;...
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RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS SP197A (48" Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip), SP198A (70" Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip), and SP199A (77" Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip): Compliance — FCC Class A, DOC Class/MDC classe A, UL listed, CSA certified Power — 120 VAC 15 amps (has front-mounted resettable breaker) Rated Current —...
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2. Introduction WARNING! Please read all instructions carefully before attempting to install or operate your Rack Mount Power Strip or Surge Suppressor. If you don’t, you might be injured or your equipment might be damaged. For your safety, plug the 3-prong grounding plug of the unit’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded receptacle only.
(PS186A) OWER TRIP The PS186A is a rackmountable power strip for standard 19" racks. It has 6 outlets on its rear panel, as well as these features: • Electrical and mechanical grounding. • Protective circuit breaker with front-panel reset button (but no other surge protection).
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.1.4 R (PS189A) OWER TRIP RONT CCESS The PS189A is a rackmountable power strip that fits in a standard 19" rack. It has 6 outlets on its front panel; these outlets are rotated 90˚ to accommodate wallmount transformers and large power supplies. It also has these features: •...
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RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS 2.2.2 400 V (SP211A) OUNT URGE UPPRESSOR WITCHLESS The SP211A is a rackmountable power strip for standard 19" racks. It has 6 outlets on its rear panel, as well as these features: • Electrical and mechanical grounding. •...
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3 Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip (SP197A, SP198A, or SP199A) The SP197A is a 48" rack mountable power strip that mounts from top to bottom in the rear of standard 19" racks. It has 10 outlets on its front panel. The SP198A is a 70"...
RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS 3. Installation 3.1 Installing Most Models Follow these instructions to install your 19" Rack Mount Power Strip, Surge Power Strip, or Surge Suppressor: 1. Bolt it to the cabinet rails. 2. Plug your devices’ transformers into the outlets on the unit. 3.
• Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If you are returning the unit, make sure you include everything you received with it. Before you ship for return or repair, contact Black Box to get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.
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RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS TRADEMARKS National Electric Code ® is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association. ® is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. Any other trademark mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.