Summary of Contents for Blackbox PS186A
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- Page 4 FCC STATEMENT 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. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is...
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL National Electric Code is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Chapter Page 1. Specifications ......................6 2. Introduction ......................13 2.1 About Your Power Strip (PS186A, PS187A-R2, PS188A, or PS189A)..13 2.1.1 19" Rack Power Strip (PS186A) ............13 2.1.2 70" Vertical Power Strip (PS187A-R2) ..........14 2.1.3 Rack Power Strip, Switchless (PS188A) ..........14 2.1.4 Rack Power Strip, Front Access (PS189A)........14 2.2 About Your Surge Power Strip (SP187A) or Surge Suppressor... -
Page 9: Specifications
RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS 1. Specifications PS186A (19" Rack 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) Control — (1) Front-mounted ON/OFF switch (lights when ON) Input —... - Page 10 CHAPTER 1: Specifications 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) Input — (1) 6-ft. (1.8-m) 14/3 (14-AWG, 3-conductor) cord with NEMA 5-15 male plug Outlets —...
- Page 11 RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS 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;...
- Page 12 CHAPTER 1: Specifications 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 — Surge suppression: Type: Single-stage; UL 1449 clamping category: 400 volts peak transient voltage;...
- Page 13 RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS 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;...
- Page 14 CHAPTER 1: Specifications 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 Rated Current — 15 amps (has front-mounted resettable breaker) Protection —...
- Page 15 RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS SP216A (48" Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip), SP217A (70" Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip), and SP218A (77" Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip) Compliance — FCC Class A, DOC Class/MDC classe A, UL listed, CSA certified Power — 120 VAC Rated Current —...
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Page 16: Introduction
(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). -
Page 17: 70" Vertical Power Strip (Ps187A-R2)
RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS 2.1.2 70" V (PS187A-R2) ERTICAL OWER TRIP The PS187A-R2 is a rackmountable power strip that mounts from top to bottom in the rear of standard 19" racks. It has 11 outlets on its front panel, as well as these features: •... -
Page 18: About Your Surge Power Strip (Sp187A) Or Surge Suppressor (Sp211A Or Sp215A)
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.2 About Your Surge Power Strip (SP187A) or Surge Suppressor (SP211A or SP215A) The Surge Power Strip and the Surge Suppressors are designed to protect equipment that is sensitive to the destructive effects of power-line transients and noise on electronic and electrical circuitry. -
Page 19: Premium Rack Mount Surge Suppressor (Sp215A)
RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS • Automatically cuts off power if its surge-protection components fail. • LED goes dark to show that the unit has done its job—it has taken a major surge, sparing the attached devices—and should be replaced. •... -
Page 20: Vertical Surge Suppressor Strip (Sp197A, Sp198A, Sp199A)
CHAPTER 2: Introduction 2.3.1 V (SP197A, SP198A, SP199A) ERTICAL URGE UPPRESSOR TRIP NOTE The SP197A, SP198A, and SP199A units are electrically rated at 15 amps, 120 VAC, and 60 Hz. 15 amps is the maximum current for the entire unit, not individual outlets. The SP197A is a 48"... - Page 21 RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS Vertical Surge Suppressor Strips SP216A, SP217A, and SP218A all have the following features: • Electrical and mechanical grounding. • UL 1449 330-volt clamping category (actually clamps at 312 volts). • Resists EMI/RFI at up to 40 dB. •...
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Page 22: Installation
CHAPTER 3: Installation 3. Installation 3.1 Installing Most Models Follow these instructions to install your 19" Rack Mount Power Strip, Surge Power Strip, or Surge Suppressor: Bolt it to the cabinet rails. Plug your devices’ transformers into the outlets on the unit. Plug the unit into an AC power source. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
RACK MOUNT POWER STRIPS AND SURGE SUPPRESSORS 4. Troubleshooting 4.1 Calling Black Box If you determine that your Power Strip, Surge Power Strip, or Surge Suppressor is malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user- serviceable parts.
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