Installing a Summit 450 W or 550 W DC Power Supply
To install the Summit 450 W or 550 W DC power supply, perform the following tasks in the order listed:
1 Prepare the power cables and ground cable by attaching the provided connection lugs to the cables
(see next section).
2 Insert the power supply into the Summit X480 or X670 series switch (see
3 Connect the ground (see
4 Have a qualified licensed electrician connect the power supply to the DC source voltage (see
page
249).
5 Energize the DC circuit.
WARNING!
To prevent an electrical hazard, make sure that the DC power cord is not connected to the power supply
before you install the power supply in the power supply bay.
CAUTION
Make sure that the DC power supply circuit is not overloaded. Use proper over-current protection, such as
a circuit-breaker, to prevent over-current conditions. Do not use a breaker rated for higher than 30 Amps.
Required Tools and Materials
You need the following tools and materials to install or remove a Summit 450 W or 550 W
DC power supply:
Three spade terminals (Panduit part number PN14-6FN or equivalent) for connecting the ground
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and input power cables (provided)
#14 AWG stranded copper cable for grounding the power supply and connecting the power supply
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to the DC power source
DC power and grounding cables are not included with the 450 W or 550 W DC power supply. You
must provide the #14 AWG stranded copper cable. Recommended insulation colors are:
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Red for the –48V connection (–)
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Black for the –48V RTN connection (+)
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Green or green with yellow stripe for the ground connection
Connection hardware appropriate to the installation site:
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Hardware for connecting the power wires to the DC source
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Hardware for connecting the ground wire to the site grounding point
Stripping tool
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Crimping tool for attaching the lugs to the wires
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#1 Phillips screwdriver
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Torque screwdriver and wrench or torque driver with attachments for tightening screws and nuts
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ESD-preventive wrist strap
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Thermal protective gloves (required for removal of a power supply)
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Spade-type connection lugs for power and ground are shipped with the power supply.
Summit Family Switches Hardware Installation Guide
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247).
Installing Summit 450 W and 550 W Power Supplies
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