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Table of Contents 1 Packing List............1 2 Product Overview ..........1 2.1 Introduction ...........1 2.2 Features ............3 2.3 Front Panel............4 2.4 Rear Panel ............4 2.5 LEDs .............4 2.6 Technical Specifications........5 3 Installation............6 3.1 Precautions ...........6 3.2 Installing the RPS Unit ........8 3.2.1 Installing the RPS Unit to a 19-inch Rack ..............9 3.2.2 Installing the RPS Unit on a Tabletop .10...
Rack-mounting ear screws Foot pads 2 Product Overview 2.1 Introduction The RPS500-A3 is an external DC power supply unit that uses AC input and provides DC output for multiple switch and router models as a redundant backup power supply system.
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RPS unit only works in the monitoring mode, without feeding power to the powered device. The output of the RPS500-A3 is controlled by a control pin. When the powered device’s own power supply system becomes fails, a LOW signal is sent to the control pin of the RPS unit.
Note: For some models of powered devices, the control pin of the RPS500-A3 can be controlled through a special cable to support hot backup of power supply. Namely, when the power supply systems of the powered devices operate normally, the RPS unit also provides part of the power feed to the devices;...
2.3 Front Panel (1) PWR LED Figure 1 Front panel of the RPS500-A3 2.4 Rear Panel (1) AC input (2) DC output Figure 2 Rear panel of the RPS500-A3 2.5 LEDs Table 2 LED description Mark on Status Meaning panel The RPS operates normally.
Note: The design of this product complies with environmental protection requirements. Be sure to observe the relevant local laws and regulations when storing, using or disposing of this product. 3 Installation 3.1 Precautions To avoid any device impairment or bodily injury because of improper use, follow the precautions listed below: Do not place the RPS unit on an unstable...
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Keep the RPS unit away from any heavy-duty radio transmitter, radar transmitter, and high-frequency devices working in high current. Take electromagnetic shielding measures if necessary. Use a single-phase three-wire power socket with neutral point connector multi-functional power socket for computers. Make sure that the neutral point of the power source is well grounded.
Note: Dust particle size ≥ 5µm Table 5 Limits on harmful gas concentration Limit (mg/m 0.006 0.05 0.01 3.2 Installing the RPS Unit The RPS500-A3 can be installed either in a 19-inch standard rack or directly on a tabletop.
RPS unit to the rack; they cannot bear the weight of the RPS unit. When installing the RPS500-A3 to a 19-inch rack, be sure to use a tray or bracket to support the weight of the unit. Step 1: Put on an ESD-preventive wrist strap and check the grounding and stableness of the rack.
Step 4: Place the RPS unit horizontally on the supporting tray, gently push the unit into the rack along the supporting tray, and fix the mounting ears to the front square-holed brackets of the rack with screws and cage nuts, as shown in Figure 4 . Figure 4 Install the RPS unit to a 19-inch rack (2) 3.2.2 Installing the RPS Unit on a Tabletop If a 19-inch standard rack is not available, you...
3.3 Connecting the RPS Unit to the Powered Device The RPS500-A3 can be used as a redundant backup power supply unit for multiple switch and router models. The following describes how to connect the RPS unit to a switch.
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Step 1: Check that the power source to the RPS unit is disconnected. Step 2: Remove the blank panel covering the redundancy power supply input of the switch. Step 3: Plug one end of the RPS DC output cable into the redundant power supply socket on the rear panel of the switch and the other end into the DC output socket of the RPS unit.
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