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SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES’ SWITCHED MODE RECTIFIER MODEL RST 48/30 O u t p u t Voltage: 42 to 62VDC (test) 50 to 60VDC (equalize) 48 to 57VDC (float) Current: 30 Amps DC nominal Power: 1698 Watts continuous Regulation: +/-.02% Line and load (static)
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES’ SWITCHED MODE RECTIFIER MODEL RST 48/30 I n p u t Voltage: 92 to 132VAC (57-63 Hz) 184 to 264VAC (47-63 Hz) Current: 10.2 Amps (240VAC nominal) @ 1698 Watts 20.4 Amps (120VAC nominal) @ 1698 Watts Power Factor: .90 Lagging 0-100% load...
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“ ADDNEW.DOC” INCLUDED WITH DOCUMENT 022-000-C1. EXPLANATION: The market shift from vented or “ wet cell” to valve regulated lead acid (VLRA) batteries has prompted Argus to update its factory default settings to accomodate the requirements of these batteries. The changes listed below are being implemented immediately as new factory default settings in all Argus power products.
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MANUAL ADDENDUM Function 24 volt systems (nom) 48 volt systems (nom) Float TABLE 1-3: RSM 48/7.5 and 24/15 SUPERVISORY/CONTROL MODULE Function 24 volt systems (nom) 48 volt systems (nom) TABLE 1-4: SUPERVISORY/CONTROL SYSTEMS (SD-02,03,04,05) Function 12 volt systems (nom) 24 volt systems (nom) 48 volt systems (nom) 10.5 Load Out...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger models RST 48/50, 48/30, 24/50, 24/100, 12/50 & 12/100. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. CAUTION - To reduce risk of injury, charge only lead-acid type rechargeable batteries.
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ARGUS Numbering System ARGUS technologies uses a eight digit drawing number system which is broken into three blocks. The first three digits describe the category of the product; e.g. rectifier or fuse panel. The next three digits indicate the sequence in which the product number was allocated in a particular category.
General Scope This instruction manual covers the installation, operation and troubleshooting of the Argus RST se- ries of switched mode rectifier/battery eliminator. Introduction The RST series of rectifiers employs a high frequency switched mode conversion technique that provides a fully regulated and isolated DC output from the AC mains. The 48 volt rectifiers are in- tended to be used in a positive ground configuration, however 24 volt units can be ordered in either positive or negative ground configuration.
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Voltage alarm contacts are “fail safe” and therefore will signal an alarm without DC present (i.e. a battery), however, the indicators will not remain illuminated unless there is DC power available (i.e. a battery or a second operational unit in parallel). ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 3...
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Removal of the signal will return the rectifier to the condition prior to signal application. The feature requires the same type of input that is used for remote “Equalize”. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 4 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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Some of the air flow is drawn over and up through openings in the main power circuit board, into transformers and around filter capacitors. This sec- ondary airflow exits via the ventilation holes in the top sides of the unit. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 5...
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The rectifier will regulate to a remote point when remote sense leads are connected to the “remote sense” input. If the remote sense leads are not attached the unit will automatically revert to internal sensing. The internal sense point is at the output terminals. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 6 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
Adjustable resistive load 24/48 volts Inspection All Argus products are shipped in rugged, double walled boxes and are “foamed in place” to mini- mize shock that may occur during transporting. Packaging assemblies and methods are tested to National Safe Transit Association standards.
4.4.2.2 Insert the AC cable through the cable clamp as per figure #1a. Note the length of cable to be used as indicated in the table. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 8 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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The input range of the RST 48/30 or RST 24/50 series rectifiers can be changed from 120 volts to 208/240 volts, or vice-versa, without dismantling or removing the unit from the rack. Prior to conver- sion ensure that the feeder protection breaker and gauge of wire are adequate for the new operat- ing current.
Secure the output cables to the output post of the same polar- ity. Install the supplied local alarm common wire to the approriate output terminal if a remote alarm Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 10 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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Install the washers and nuts on top of the lugs in the same order in which they were shipped from the factory. Tighten the post nuts. WARNING: Over tightening of the post nuts may result in damage to the output bracket. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 11...
The “Float” ,"Power on", and “Rectifier fail” indicators should all be lit. If the delay timer control is set to any position other than zero, the rectifier will not start until the selected delay has elapsed. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 12 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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(12 o’clock) position. Assure that the “rectifier fail” indicators of the other units are “on” then turn on the other units output breakers. Fine tune the slope controls of the unit to get an even sharing of the load. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 13...
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Figure 3 - Front Panel Layout Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 14 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
Under normal circumstances the fuses will not be stressed. Only under a severe situation, such as a short in the auxiliary supply will the fuses blow. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 15...
To accurately set the current limit of the rectifier it is necessary to increase the output current of the unit to greater than the desired current limit point. The possible method of increasing the output are: Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 16 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
Selection of the mode is via the “Test” mode switch on the front panel. Adjustment of this control will be detailed in the under voltage alarm and over voltage shutdown sections. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 17...
6.6.2.2 In order to see if the Argus units are set at a slope that matches the “fixed slope” units it is neces- sary to vary the load by using a variable resistive load or for “battery plant” loads by turning off the AC to temporarily discharge the batteries and re-applying it to get a high load condition or by select- ing “Equalize”...
Move the “Vout-Vbatt” jumper to the Vout position. This alters sensing for the Under Voltage alarm setup. Close the front panel. Adjust the under voltage control to the minimum setting. Turn the unit “on”. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 19...
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Move the “Vout-Vbatt” jumper to the Vbatt po- sition. Close the front panel and turn the unit “on”. Select the “Float” mode and then turn the output breaker “on”. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 20 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
A voltage error amplifier circuit senses the output voltage and compares it with the voltage refer- ence to provide a voltage error signal. Similarly, a current error amplifier senses the output current ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 21...
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When the emitters of Q9, (10) and 11 are open circuited by Q12, (13) and 14, the collector emitter current is diverted out of the bases into capacitors C24 and C25. This rapidly Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 22 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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Current error amplifier U7/B compares the output current representation provided by U9 to the refer- ence provided by the front panel circuitry. Resistor R114 and capacitor C60 provide noise filtering of ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 23...
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R70 provides a 3 second soft start at turn on. Transistor Q7 disables the clock with the ON/OFF in- put high to assure a positive rectifier turn off if any component of the power circuitry is faulty. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 24 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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-100 ppm /C temperature coefficient to allow stable paralleling of stacked units. Operational amplifiers U5/A and U3/A buffer the output of the trimmers to provide ref- erences which are insensitive to loading. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 25...
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The “power on” signal is also coupled into inverting buffer U6/D the output of which resets the start delay timer U14 via R65. The “power on LED is operated directly from the -12V auxiliary supply. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 26 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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DS12 for 100 Amp units) via current sinking outputs. Diode D1 reduces the dissipation of U1. The decimal point of DS2 is lit via resistor R111. The majority of the circuitry of U1 and the displays are powered from the +5 volt bias supply. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 27...
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DS7 to light and the rectifier fail relay K2 to de-energize. The ramp is reset after 1 second even if the ramp latch is not reset by transistor Q9 and resistor R129 driven from the output of U7. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 28 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
The drawings that follow are included in this section to provide the necessary information required for routine rectifier operation and fault diagnosis. The Recommended list of spare parts is a list of parts that Argus Engineering have deemed as be- ing consumable during the normal lifespan of the unit.
Repair -12 volt auxiliary float and power on LED iary supply. supply. AC power present do not light. (CB2 off). Short of -12 volt auxil- Repair short. iary supply. Replace front panel PCB assembly. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 30 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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CB1 on. AC Power Unit trips OVP when CB2 Sense lines incorrect Correct sense lines. present. is closed. polarity. U11 or associated cir- Replace U11 or associ- cuitry faulty. ated component. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 31...
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CB1 on. Unit will not go into test. CB2 closed. Open CB2. AC power present. CB2 auxiliary switch Replace CB2. faulty. Front panel PCB as- Replace front panel sembly faulty. PCB assembly. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 32 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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Slope control misad- Adjust slope control. with paralleled rectifiers. justed. AC power present. Front panel PCB as- Replace front panel sembly faulty. PCB assembly. Control circuit failure Repair control circuit. U6, U7, U8, U9. ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 33...
At least 3" of foam or shock absorbing packing material must surround the unit. Units must be stored in a dry environment (see specification section for temperature range). Do not stack heavy objects directly on top of the unit. Document #010-002-C0 Rev. H Page 34 ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 010-006-20 Rev E BILL OF MATERIAL TYPE W0 Page 1 of 4 ASSEMBLY, FINAL RST 48/30 APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS List 0; Basic Unit: SEE LIST OPTIONS 5 OR 6 2.3”...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 010-006-20 Rev E BILL OF MATERIAL TYPE W0 Page 2 of 4 ASSEMBLY, FINAL RST 48/30 APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS List 6; 240VAC Input add: 740-013-20 Assembly,Chassis,RST 48/30,24/50 List 0,6,81,84 List 11;...
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Add List 87 to Item 1 List 93; AC Fail Alarm: Add List 93 to Item 1 References: 010-006-04 DWG (D) Assembly Final, RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 010-006-05 DWG (C) Schematic, RST 48/30 AVAIL 010-006-06 DWG (D) Outline Drawing, RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 010-006-20 Rev E BILL OF MATERIAL TYPE W0 Page 4 of 4 ASSEMBLY, FINAL RST 48/30 APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS Revisions: 1987-10-02 1987-12-15 1988-03-14 1988-04-15 List 80 Added...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 010-006-G0 Rev B SPARE PARTS LIST Page 1 of 3 RST 48/30 APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS List 0; On Site: 460-002-10 Fu,1/4"x1-1/4",250mA 250V,Fast 491-004-10 Rly,15A 3PDT,12VDC Coil,Skt Mnt...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 010-006-G0 Rev B SPARE PARTS LIST Page 2 of 3 RST 48/30 APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 303-006-10 Dio,Ultra Fast,8A 300V,MUR830, D49,50 TO-220AC 310-003-10 Dio,Sig,Schottky,200mA 30V,BAT85 D28,29 310-004-10 Dio,Sig,Schottky,500mA 30V,MBR030...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 010-006-G0 Rev B SPARE PARTS LIST Page 3 of 3 RST 48/30 APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 122-501-10 Res,WW,30W,10 Ohm 5%,Ax Mtg Brkt, R8 (Chassis) Vit Enam 110-005-10 Res,MF,1/4W,10.0 Ohm 1%,50ppm/deg.C...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 1 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS List 0; Basic Unit: 700-003-10 PCB,Bare,Main Pwr,RST-48/50...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 2 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS Washer, Flat, #8 × 7/16" 633-007-10 633-010-10 Washer, Flat, 1/4"...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 3 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 322-004-10 Transistor, SS, PNP, 2N4403 Q2-6,23,24,26,27,30, 31,33...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 4 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 360-001-10 IC, Regulator, +5V/500mA, MC78M05CT 360-010-10 IC, Regulator, -12V/500mA, MC79M12CT...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 5 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS NOT USED 201-008-10 Capacitor, Tantalum, 22uF/16V 200-024-10...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 6 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 110-084-10 Resistor, MF, 1/4W, 1%, 562K R142...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 7 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 246-249 NOT USED 460-002-10 Fuse, Glass, 250VAC, 1/4A...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-015-20 Rev H BILL OF MATERIAL Page 9 of 9 RST 48/30, 24/50, 12/50 POWER PCB ASSEMBLY APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS Revisions: 1987-10-05 1988-02-09 1988-03-11 1988-04-19 Items Added: 70,71...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 1 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS Used on - RST 48/100, 48/50, 48/30, 24/200, 24/100, 24/50, 12/100, 12/50...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 2 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 301-001-10 Dio,Std Rcvy,1A 600V,1N4005 D1,19 312-009-10 Dio,Zener,500mW 5.1V 5%,1N5231B...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 3 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 194-008-10 Cap,Polyest Film,1uF 50V 10%...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 4 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 110-062-10 Res,MF,1/4W,40.2K Ohm 1% 110-064-10 Res,MF,1/4W,47.5K Ohm 1%...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 6 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 112-013-10 Res,MF,1/2W,10.0K Ohm 1% R94,99,100...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 7 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 310-001-10 Dio,Sig,100mA 100V,1N4148 392-006-10 LED,T1-3/4 (5mm),Red,Extra Bright...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 8 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 112-030-10 Res,MF,1/2W,2.21K Ohm 1% R109 List 88 &...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 9 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 110-098-10 Res,MF,1/4W,16.2K Ohm 1% 110-289-10 Res,MF,1/4W,422K Ohm 1% List 89;...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 10 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS 112-013-10 Res,MF,1/2W,10.0K Ohm 1% R94,99,100...
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ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES DRAWING # 700-075-20 Rev K BILL OF MATERIAL Type W5 Page 11 of 11 FRONT PANEL, PCB ASSEMBLY RST SERIES APPROVED: ______________ ISSUED: ______________ ITEM QTY NEW P/N DESCRIPTION CIRCUIT DESIGNATION OR REMARKS AVAIL 700-075-A0 Doc (A): Acceptance Test Procedure,RST Series,...
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