SECTION 1 | Important Safety Instructions 1.1 CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE — REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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SECTION 1 | Important Safety Instructions 1.4 GROUNDING WARNING! Your power supply should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. The power supply is equipped with grounding conductor and grounding plug. The cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
| Layout & Dimensions 2.1 LAYOUT SEC-1235 53.3 Figure 2.1 Layout & Dimensions - SEC-1235 1. Lighted Power ON/OFF Rocker Switch (Lights Red when ON) 2. AC Power Cord Inlet: Type “IEC 60320-C14” for detachable power cord with “IEC 60320-C13”...
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SECTION 2 | Layout & Dimensions 2.2 LAYOUT SEC-1235M 53.3 Figure 2.2 Layout & Dimensions - SEC-1235M 1. Lighted Power ON/OFF Rocker Switch (Lights Red when ON) 2. AC Power Cord Inlet: Type “IEC 60320-C14” for detachable power cord with “IEC 60320-C13” connector on one end and NEMA5-15P plug on the other end.
SECTION 3 | Description & Overview 3.1 DESCRIPTION SEC-1235 / SEC-1235M are switched mode power supplies which convert 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz (or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz*) to regulated 13.8 VDC based on pulse width modulation (PWM) control. *NOTE: The units are factory preset to operate from input voltage of 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
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INFO It is recommended that optional battery back-up module BBM-12100 may be used to convert SEC-1235 / SEC-1235M for battery back-up application. 8 | SAMLEX AMERICA INC.
National / les codes électriques locaux liés à l’emplacement de l’unité et l’application spécifique. 4.2 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Refer to Section 2, Figs 2.1 for installation dimensions for SEC-1235 and Section 2, Fig 2.2 for installation dimensions for SEC-1235M. 4.3 LOCATION OF INSTALLATION Please ensure that the following requirements are met: Working Environment: Indoor use.
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SECTION 4 | Installation Clean: The area should be free of dust and fumes. Ensure that there are no insects or rodents. They may enter the units and block the ventilation openings or short circuit electrical circuits inside the units. Protection against fire hazard: The units are not ignition protected and should not be located under any circumstance in an area that contains highly flammable liquids like gasoline or propane as in an engine compartment with gasoline-fueled engines.
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SECTION 4 | Installation MISE EN GARDE! Montage de l’appareil sur une surface verticale avec les fentes de ventilation sur les côtés vers le haut / vers le bas n’est pas recommandé. Comme expliqué ci-dessus, il s’agit d’éviter que (i) la chute d’objets dans l’unité à travers les fentes provoquant un court-circuit ou (ii) en tombant de délogé...
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SECTION 4 | Installation 4.5.2.3 Changing detachable AC Power Cord a) Change the supplied detachable AC power cord with detachable power cord that has “IEC 60320 – C13” female connector for the power supply end and a plug on the other end with 3 pin configuration to suit the 230V country specific outlet. 4.6 DC OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 4.6.1 DC Output Terminals DC output is provided as follows:...
SECTION 5 | Operation WARNING! 1. Before commencing operation, please read the safety instructions explained in Section 1 titled “Important Safety Instructions”. 2. Ensure that the unit has been installed as per guidelines given in Section 4 titled “Installation”. 3. The unit has been factory preset for operation from nominal AC input voltage of 120VAC, 50/60Hz.
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SECTION 5 | Operation g) Switch on the unit by pressing down on the edge of the switch marked “ – ”. Neon light inside the switch will be lighted h) 13.8 VDC will now be available at the DC output terminals (4, 3 in Fig 2.1 / 2.2) i) Now switch on the DC load 5.3 SWITCHING OFF PROCEDURE a) Switch off the DC load first...
SECTION 6 | Limiting Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) cela ne garantit pas qu’aucune interférence ne se produira dans une installation particulière. Si cet équipement provoque des interférences nuisibles à la réception radio ou télévision, ce qui peut être déterminé en éteignant l’équipement, l’utilisateur est encouragé à essayer de corriger les interférences en prenant une ou plusieurs des mesures recommandées dans les paragraphes suivants.
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SECTION 6 | Limiting Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) or “band” noise. Increase the separation between the power supply and the receiving antenna. Use an outdoor antenna. This will reduce the amount of signal picked up from the power supply and also increase the amount of the desired signal. 6.5 ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR REDUCING RF NOISE •...
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SECTION 6 | Limiting Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) > 4 to 6mA could produce lethal electrical shock. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is used for safety against electrical shock due to leakage. GFCI measures the difference between the current sent to the load and returned from the load and will trip and disconnect the power circuit if the difference is >...
SECTION 7 | Troubleshooting Guide 7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IS GIVEN AT TABLE 7.1 BELOW NOTE: This guide is based on operation as a power supply (only DC load is connected - no external battery or battery backup). TABLE 7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Cause Remedy...
SECTION 8 | Specifications SEC-1235 SEC-1235M AC INPUT Nominal AC Input Volt- 120 VAC (100-130VAC), 50/60 Hz : Factory Preset 230VAC (200 – 260VAC), 50/60Hz: By internal jumper setting Input Current 7.5 A @ 120 VAC; 3.5A @ 230VAC Input Current at No Load 120 mA ±...
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SECTION 8 | Specifications SEC-1235 SEC-1235M FUSE 5 mm x 20 mm Glass Fuse • Internal AC Side Fuse, 250V, 8A, Time Delay Type • 120VAC Input (Preset) Littelfuse - “218008” • 5 mm x 20 mm Glass Fuse •...
| Warranty 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SEC-1235 / SEC-1235M manufactured by Samlex America Inc. (the “Warrantor“) is war- ranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The warranty period is 3 years for the United States and Canada, and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user (the “Purchaser“).