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Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual...
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The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and/or sold by Vertiv. This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv. Any copying, use or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited.
1 Important Safety Instructions 1.1 CE Declaration of Conformity 1.2 North American Standards Conformity 2 Product Specifications 3 Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD and Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Unit Code Table 3.1 Component Locations 3.2 Layout of the Unit Components 4 Options and Accessories 4.1 Option Monitoring Package and Display...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 9 Water Flow Modulating Valve 9.1 Connections 9.2 Technical Data 9.3 Installation Instructions 9.4 Dimensions 10 Spare Parts List...
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 1 Important Safety Instructions WARNING! Arc flash and electric shock hazard. Can cause serious injury or death. Building and equipment damage may also result. Disconnect all local and remote electric power supplies and wear appropriate, OSHA- approved personal protective equipment (PPE) per NFPA 70E before working within the electric control enclosure.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual CAUTION: Risk of contact with high-speed rotating fan blades. Can cause serious injury. Open all local and remote electric power-supply disconnect switches, verify with a voltmeter that power is off, and verify that all fan blades have stopped rotating before working in the unit cabinet or on the fan assembly.
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Water leakage can result in severe property damage and loss of critical data center equipment. Do not locate unit directly above any equipment that could sustain water damage. Vertiv recommends installing monitored leak detection equipment for the unit and supply and return lines. 1 Important Safety Instructions...
IEC/EN 62040-1+A1:2013 • IEC/EN 62040-2:2006 Additional information regarding adherence to these directives is included in the appendices NSR and EMC to the Declaration of Conformity. If needed, the Declaration of Conformity can be requested from Vertiv. 1 Important Safety Instructions...
1.2 North American Standards Conformity Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module conforms to the following North American standards: • CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1: Audio/Video, Information And Communication Technology Equipment - Part 1: Safety Requirements.
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3% of the measurement value ± 0.2 Pa Working gases Air, nitrogen Hose - outer diameter 6 mm (0.24 in) NOTE: Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35 Active Fan Module is used for both the Liebert® DCD35 and Liebert® DCD47. 2 Product Specifications...
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2 = Unit has chilled water connections from the top right side. 3 = Unit has chilled water connections from the bottom left side. 4 = Unit has chilled water connections from the bottom right side. 3 Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD and Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Unit Code Table...
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F = with leveling feet (0-25 mm), no rack base. Color 1 = Visible surface of covers RAL 7035 (light gray). G = Visible surface of covers RAL 7021 (dark gray). 3 Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD and Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Unit Code Table...
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Liebert® DCDactive fan module can either be configured as a separate item or as a solution together with Rack and Liebert® DCD-passive heat exchanger. We recommend using the Vertiv configuration tools to configure the correct Liebert® DCDactive fan module. Please refer to your local Vertiv sales partner in case you don't have access to Vertiv configuration tools.
Upper and Lower swivel joints Door handle Door Upper piping DCD frame Lower Piping Aluminum profile Condensate tray Condensate drain plug Chilled-water outlet Chilled-water inlet Condensate-hose adapter (on the bottom of the unit) 3 Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD and Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Unit Code Table...
Mounted on the opposite side of the hinge . Part of leakage sensor set: • KD item number: 166708 • VERTIV article number: 08.014.591.0 • Mounted on the same side as the hinges . 3 Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD and Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Unit Code Table...
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The scope of delivery includes additional unit that can be connected to the RJ45 port of the unit and mounted in the server cabinet. The units enable extended functions of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive. Table 4.1 below lists the available units: Table 4.1...
NOTE: Accessories are not part of any version of the DCDactive units. They must be ordered separately. Depending on the option selected for the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive, different uses are available for the accessories. Some accessories require certain DCDactive options. The Table 4.2 below...
5.1 Intended Use The Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Active fan module may only be installed and operated on the server cabinet doors from the manufacturer for which it was designed (Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD). The server cabinet door represents the rear cover of the fan module.
Table 3.2 on page 9 A standard, Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Active is equipped with a single wide-range voltage input (110/230V). There are no temperature sensors and no TFT display. A green operation LED and a red fault LED are installed for status monitoring.
5.3.4 Self-Diagnosis and Messages The Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive constantly monitors the function of its components and reports errors to the user. Different paths are provided for signalling. Furthermore, the monitoring option allows users to define their own alarms, such as temperature alarms, leak alarms and door alarms.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual The various errors and alarms have different message times and effects on the system. The display of a message on the TFT can be delayed up to 5s. Table 5.3 Alarms on TFT Display...
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 6 Installation and Commissioning WARNING! Arc flash and electric shock hazard. Can cause serious injury or death. Building and equipment damage may also result. Disconnect all local and remote electric power supplies and wear appropriate, OSHA- approved personal protective equipment (PPE) per NFPA 70E before working within the electric control enclosure.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual CAUTION: Risk of contact with sharp edges, splinters and exposed fasteners. Can cause injury. Only properly trained and qualified personnel wearing appropriate, OSHA-approved PPE should attempt to move, lift, remove packaging from or prepare the unit for installation.
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Water leakage can result in severe property damage and loss of critical data center equipment. Do not locate unit directly above any equipment that could sustain water damage. Vertiv recommends installing monitored leak detection equipment for the unit and supply and return lines. 6 Installation and Commissioning...
When mounting the fan module on the server door, the installation instructions of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD must be observed. The cover of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Active must be removed before installation. See Figure 6.1 below . The PE cable (protective earth cable) can be removed from the PE bolt. See Figure 6.2 on the facing page . Before reattaching the cover, the PE cable must be plugged back onto the PE bolt.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.2 Assembly of the Handle System 4. Install the upper rod of the latch system. 5. Fix the handle frame and the handle. 6 Installation and Commissioning...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.3 Removing Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Active Cover 6 Installation and Commissioning...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.4 PE Connection To mount the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Active on the server door, loosen the screws of the lower bracket (Do not remove!) and pull out the bracket downwards until it stops.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.5 Upper and Lower Brackets of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35 Active Figure 6.5 above shows upper and lower brackets of the Liebert® DCD35 Active for attachment onto the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD (H2000, H2100, H2200).
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.6 Upper and Lower Brackets of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD50 Active Figure 6.6 above upper and lower brackets of the Liebert® DCD50 Active for attachment onto the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD (H2000, H2200).
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.7 Connections and Cable Fixing Points on the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35 Active (H2000) Item Description Modbus TCP/IP Interface RJ45, Sensors Return Temperature Controller Pressure connection Inside server Supply A Supply B Figure 6.8 Connections and Cable Fixing Points on the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD50 Active (H2000)
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.9 Cable Fixing Points on the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD50 Active (H2200) Figure 6.10 Laying the Pressure Hose in the T-slot or Perpendicular to Direction of Airflow in the Server Cabinet...
All technical specifications and instructions must be followed. A potential-free normally closed contact is provided on the central controller of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50. This is used for error messages to higher-level systems. It opens if there is an error (analogous to the red LED) and is closed if there is no error (analogous to the green LED).
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual The cable can be led out through the cable grommet on the top of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD. The cable must be fixed to the housing with cable ties. Figure 6.11 Central Controller, Alarm Connections...
6.3 Optional Connection of the OneWire Sensor Adapter In case the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD is supplied with the monitoring package (Liebert® DCDactive type “T”, “A” and “C” additional temperature sensors, a door contact switch and a leak detector are supplied. These optional items can be connected to a bus using a one wire adapter.
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 6.4 Installation and Connection of the Door Contact Switch One door contact switch set is part of the monitoring package. The article code of an additional door contact switch set is 08.014.590.0 Figure 6.14 Door Contact Switch Installation and Connection...
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 6.15 Connection of a Door Contact Switch on the OneWire Adapter 6.5 Installation and Connection the Leak Sensor Article code of the leak sensor set: 08.014.591.0 Figure 6.16 Leak Sensor 6 Installation and Commissioning...
The water flow is controlled by the return water temperature. In case of a temperature increase, the flow rate will be increased to correct the temperature. The water flow modulating valve is also connected to the RJ45 connector of the Vertiv™ Liebert®...
Sensor The CEV0111E distributor has two RJ45 connectors for connection to the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive or for looping the bus through to other units. One sleeve sensor can be connected to each of the two RJ10 connectors. The sensor is assigned to the supply or return temperature by teaching it on the unit display (see Figure 6.18 below ).
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 7 Operation Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive cannot be operated in its standard form. The unit runs automatically once the power is turned on and regulates the differential pressure. Only the optional TFT display can be used to operate the unit.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.2 Main Screen when a Door Contact Switch is Installed and a Door is Open Item Icon Description Display of the Main Menu when an open door is detected. Open Door NOTE: A door contact switch is installed.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.4 Service Shutdown Item Icon Description Power Symbol Tap on the Power Symbol to disable the fans and show the countdown. Return Menu Tap to return to the Speed Display detail menu.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.7 Server Temperatures Detail Menu Item Description Display of the average temperature of all temperature sensors installed in the server cabinet (hot side). Display of the individual sensor measured values. From these values the average value displayed on the left side is calculated.
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 7.1.2 Settings Menu Figure 7.9 Settings Menu Item Icon Description Password Protected Set-up Menu Tap to enter the Password Protected Set-up Menu. Password: 94424. Info Tap to go to the Info Menu. Messages Tap to go to the Messages Menu.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Sensors Menu Figure 7.10 Sensors Sub-menu Item Icon Description CW Sensors Tap to go to the Flow / Return Temperature Sensors Sub-menu. Temperature Sensors Tap to go to the Temperature Sensors Sub-menu. Door Switch Tap to go to the Door Contact Sensor Sub-menu.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.12 Alarm Threshold Values Sub-menu Item Icon Description Exhaust Air Temperatures Tap to set the threshold values for the Exhaust Air Temperatures. Cabinet Air Temperatures Tap to set the threshold values for the Server Cabinet Temperatures.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.14 Set Alarm Thresholds Sub-menu for Exhaust Air and Server Temperatures Item Icon Description Alarm Thresholds Lower and upper thresholds can be set for Cabinet Air Temperatures (Server Temperatures). Return Menu Return to the Temperature Sensors Menu.
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NOTE: To decommission a sensor that has already been taught-in, start the teach-in process for the sensor number without the sensor connected. NOTE: The sensors within the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Active can only be taught in the Password Protected Set-up Menu.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Item Icon Description Switch Installed Indicates whether a Door Contact Switch is taught. Indicates whether an open door has been detected. Only possible if a Door Contact Switch is Door Open taught. Return Menu Tap to return to the Sensors Menu.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.20 Flow Temperature Sensor Sub-menu Item Icon Description Sensor Installed A check mark indicates whether a sensor is taught. Teaching Sensor Start teaching of the Flow Temperature Sensor, see Figure 7.20 above Return Menu Tap to return to the Sensors Menu.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Fan Control Menu Figure 7.22 Fan Control Sub-menu Item Icon Description Reference Variable Tap to go to the Reference Variable Sub-menu. Speed Limits Tap to go to the Speed Limits Sub-menu. Return Menu Tap to return to the Settings Menu.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.24 Differential Pressure Control Sub-menu Item Icon Description Lower Level Selection of the Differential Pressure Set-point: • Low Overpressure Minus (-) • Neutral • Low Negative Pressure Higher Level Selection of the Differential Pressure Set-point: •...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Item Icon Description Setting of the upper temperature of the control. At this temperature the fan rotates at the Cabinet Temperature (Upper Limit) upper speed limit. Setting of the lower temperature of the control. At this temperature the fan rotates at the Cabinet Temperature (Lower Limit) lower speed limit.
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Valve Set-points Tap to set the set-points of the return flow temperature control. Alarm Thresholds Tap to set the alarm thresholds for the return temperature of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD.. Return Menu Tap to return to the Settings menu. Figure 7.28 Set-point Temperature of the Return Temperature Control Sub-menu...
Pressure Levels Tap to go to the Pressure Levels Sub-menu. Teaching Sensor Tap to go to the Teach Exhaust Air Sensors in the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Sub-menu. Return Menu Tap to go to the Settings Menu. NOTE: The exhaust air sensors are supplied taught and therefore do not need to be taught during commissioning.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.31 Teach Exhaust Air Sensors in the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD35/50 Sub-menu Item Icon Description Minus (-) Selection of the sensor number 1-4 Decrease the sensor number. Plus (+) Selection of the sensor number 1-4 Increase the sensor number.
NOT have to be taught during commissioning. Optional sensors can be connected to the RJ45 connector of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive. The sensors communicate with the Liebert® DCDactive via a OneWire bus. To use the sensors, they must be taught during commissioning. Temperature sensors and OneWire adapters for door contact switches and leak sensors can be taught-in.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual • In the "Teach sensor" menu, select the sensor number that the new sensor is to be allocated (numbering from top to bottom according to the fan positions simplifies the later localisation of the sensor).
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.36 • If the sensor was successfully taught and saved, its temperature is displayed. • The back arrow can be used to return to the sensor selection and the next sensor can be taught starting with step 1.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Figure 7.38 • Before starting the teaching process, a message appears again. • OK starts the teaching process. • Cancel by using the back arrow. Figure 7.39 • The process takes a few seconds •...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 8 MODBUS TCP/IP Specification 8.1 Connection Settings Define following parameters to use Modbus TCP interface: • IP Address of the interface • IP Gateway Address of the interface • Enable or Disable DHCP (be sure you know the IP given to the interface from the DHCP-Server) •...
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Enter the IP address of the device you need to adjust. 2. To make sure the interface is reachable, press the [Check]-Button. The IP address turns green and the [Set]- Button and [Read]-Button become active if the interface is reachable. The IP address will turn red if this is not done.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Refer below steps to activate the default values: Remove the cover hood from the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCD. 2. Remove the small cover on the top. Figure 8.3 Cover Hood 3. Press the [CONNECT]-Button on the Modbus gateway for 3 seconds when power up the device.
• Modbus request received. 8.3 Data Points This section contains the Modbus TCP data points for Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive. Some data points are read-only, others can be read and written. Please refer to Table 8.2 below . NOTICE Some values are only present if the corresponding sensor or actor is not connect to the Liebert® DCDactive. If a value (e.g., a temperature) is not present, the corresponding Modbus registers read as 0xFFFF (hex).
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Table 8.2 Readable Data Points (continued) Register Type Address Length Description Example Unit Data Type Input Register 32 bit float Cabinet temperature 2 27,7 °C / K (sw) Input Register 32 bit float...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Table 8.2 Readable Data Points (continued) Register Type Address Length Description Example Unit Data Type Input Register High alarm threshold for cool water 32 bit float 30,0 °C / K temperature (sw) Input Register...
Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 8.4 Writeable Data Points Table 8.3 Writeable Data Points Register Type Address Length Description Example Unit Data Type Write Multiple Register 32 bit float Cool water valve temperature Set-point 15,0 °C / K...
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The temperature set-point can be set on the unit display of the Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive or via the Modbus TCP/IP interface. The current medium temperature and the position of the control ball valve can be called up on the Liebert®...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 9.2 Technical Data Table 9.2 Technical Data Parameters Description Supply Voltage Connection Operating voltage 85-264 Vac, 47-63 Hz Supply voltage Max. 8 W Fuse 2 AT (type 5 x 20, in the C14 built-in plug connection)
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Table 9.2 Technical Data (continued) Parameters Description Output assembly AG R 1" Top/bottom installation distance 100 mm (3.94 in) Lateral installation distance 50 mm (1.97 in) Environmental Conditions Operating temperature -25 to +40°C (-13 to +104°F) Storage temperature -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F)
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 9.4 Dimensions Figure 9.3 Dimensions 9 Water Flow Modulating Valve...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual 10 Spare Parts List Table 10.1 Spare Parts List Order Number Description 08.014.581.0 Fan Liebert® DCD 35 Active Module 08.015.581.0 Fan Liebert® DCD 50 Active Module 08.014.582.0 Power Supply Liebert® DCDactive 10 Spare Parts List...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Table 10.1 Spare Parts List (continued) Order Number Description 08.014.583.0 Internal Temperature-Sensor Liebert® DCDactive SN-T Cabinet Temperature Sensor Liebert® DCDactive 08.014.584.0 Connecting cable Liebert® DCDactive C14-Wieland 10 Spare Parts List...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Table 10.1 Spare Parts List (continued) Order Number Description 08.014.585.0 Controller Liebert® DCD 35 Active 08.014.585.5 Controller Liebert® DCD 50 Active 08.014.586.0 Pressure sensor hose Liebert® DCDactive 10 Spare Parts List...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Table 10.1 Spare Parts List (continued) Order Number Description 08.014.587.0 TFT-Display Liebert® DCD 35 Active 08.014.587.5 TFT-Display Liebert® DCD 50 Active 08.014.588.0 A/B Transfer Switch 110V Liebert® DCDactive 08.014.589.0 A/B Transfer Switch 230V Liebert® DCDactive...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® DCDactive Fan Module User Manual Table 10.1 Spare Parts List (continued) Order Number Description 08.014.580.8 Cover Panel Liebert® DCD35 Active RAL7021 (1) 08.014.580.1 Cover Panel Liebert® DCD35 Active RAL7035 (2) 08.015.580.8 Cover Panel Liebert® DCD50 Active RAL7021 (1) 08.015.580.1...
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