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GENERAL INTRODUCTION ................................................... 1
1.1. Document Purpose ............................................................... 1
1.2. Product Purpose ................................................................... 1
1.3. Product Mounting and Location ............................................ 1
2.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................... 2
3.
INSTALLATION ........................................................................ 4
3.1. Inspecting the Product .......................................................... 4
3.2. Following and Using Safety Precautions................................ 4
3.3. Obtaining Tools and Equipment ............................................ 4
3.4. Preparing the Installation Site ............................................... 4
3.5. Lifting the CUBE .................................................................. 5
3.6. Mounting the CUBE ............................................................. 5
3.7. CUBE Wiring and Equipment................................................ 6
3.8. Conduit Seals ....................................................................... 8
3.9. Verifying the Installation ....................................................... 8
4.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .................................................... 8
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE ............ 8
6.
WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................... 8
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SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 9
7.1. Regulatory Specifications ...................................................... 9
7.2. Product Specifications .......................................................... 9
7.3. CUBE Models .................................................................... 10
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1. Document Purpose
This document provides general information for the CUBE-PM524xx family of the Charles Industries' Universal Broadband Enclosure
(CUBE) product line. Supplemental documentation that ships with the CUBE contains more detailed information about the models.
Figure 1 shows closed front views of the enclosure, with and without the battery compartment.
Hereafter, the Charles Universal Broadband Enclosure CUBE-PM524xx will be referred to as the "CUBE."
1.2. Product Purpose
The CUBE consists of a protective enclosure for an integrated system of electronic components and equipment that can serve fiber and
copper interfaces.
1.3. Product Mounting and Location
This enclosure is suitable for outside plant-type (OSP) locations and those that may require NEC compliance. The outdoor, weather-
resistant CUBE is to be mounted on a pad. The installer connects the power, fiber and copper connections. Detailed mounting and
installation information is covered in Section 3.
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Charles Universal Broadband Enclosure
CUBE-PM524xx Series
General Description and Installation
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
LT-PM524xx Printing, December 1, 2023 Charles Universal Broadband Enclosure CUBE-PM524xx Series General Description and Installation GENERAL INTRODUCTION ........... 1 1.1. Document Purpose ............... 1 1.2. Product Purpose ..............1 1.3. Product Mounting and Location ..........1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............2 INSTALLATION ................ -
Page 2: Product Description
LT-PM524xx 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The CUBE includes an equipment compartment with 24RU of 23” horizontal rack mount spacing. Each model includes a thermal unit mounted on the door. All PM524x2 models have front and rear doors, while all PM524x5 models have a front door and a removable rear panel. - Page 3 LT-PM524xx 27.87 11.36 26.55 34.75 47.21 62.67 15.46 (2) Ø2.50 KNOCKOUTS (1 ON OPPOSITE SIDE) 25.00 (4) Ø0.63 HOLES DOOR OPEN 22.00 2.65 2.20 80.98 2.65 (2) Ø2.50 KNOCKOUTS DOOR OPEN (4) Ø1.38 KNOCKOUTS Figure 3 CUBE Dimensions (in inches) (CUBE-PM52422KN1 shown) Printing Page 3 of 10...
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Page 4: Installation
LT-PM524xx 3. INSTALLATION 3.1. Inspecting the Product The CUBE is shipped mounted upright on a skid. Remove the bolts, unpack the unit, and dispose of the packaging material. -INSPECTION NOTE- Visually inspect the unit for damages prior to installation. If the equipment was damaged in transit, immediately report the extent of the damage to the transportation company. -
Page 5: Lifting The Cube
LT-PM524xx 3.5. Lifting the CUBE See the supplemental documentation for CUBE weight. Charles recommends the following procedure for lifting the CUBE. SPREADER BAR Prior to lifting, remove the lifting brackets that hold the mounting WARNING gasket in place. Set aside the gasket, and then replace the brackets. SHORT SLINGS/CHAINS Failure to do so can result in a failure of the lifting bracket assembly. -
Page 6: Cube Wiring And Equipment
LT-PM524xx 3.6.2. Mounting the CUBE on a Pad Four customer supplied, corrosion resistant, 1/2”-13 hex head bolts with anchors are required for mounting the CUBE to the concrete pad. Use the following steps to mount the CUBE to a pad. Layout, drill, and set the 1/2”... -
Page 7: Battery Connection
LT-PM524xx 3.7.3. Battery Connection Always turn off battery breakers prior to servicing batteries. WARNING If using VRLA batteries, ensure that the power system is set up for VRLA batteries with temperature compensation enabled. Verify the polarity of the cables prior to terminating them to the batteries. Ensure the battery terminations are properly insulated to avoid shorting prior to terminating to the batteries. -
Page 8: Conduit Seals
LT-PM524xx 3.7.5. Alarm Terminal Blocks A 10-position, labeled alarm block monitors components in the equipment compartment. See the electrical diagram for information about alarm connections. All connections are normally closed and will open upon alarm. 3.7.6. Fiber and Copper Entry The equipment compartment has three Ø2.50”... -
Page 9: Specifications
LT-PM524xx 7. SPECIFICATIONS 7.1. Regulatory Specifications Designed to meet GR-487 • • UL-2416 Listed, Type 3R GFCI: UL-943 Listed • If CUBEs are field-modified, a customer provided ETL field evaluation of the modified components may be required to re-establish ETL certification to UL standards. -
Page 10: Cube Models
LT-PM524xx 7.3. CUBE Models Battery Equipment Compartment Part Number Thermal Compartment? Entry CUBE-PM524125N1 Front and Rear Door 3.5K CTMS CUBE-PM524155N1 Front Door, Rear Panel 3.5K CTMS CUBE-PM524226N1 Front and Rear Door 3.5K CTMS and 200W TEC CUBE-PM524256N1 Front Door, Rear Panel 3.5K CTMS and 200W TEC CUBE-PM52415DN1 Front Door, Rear Panel...
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