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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Rack Plus voltage range
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION Rack Plus voltage range E N G I N E E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 2 Email: info@e-t-a.de . www.e-t-a.de Copyright © 2025 E-T-A GmbH The contents of this document is the property of E-T-A GmbH. No part of this publication must in any way be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent of E-T-A GmbH. Any person acting illegally with regard to this publication can be prosecuted.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    ControlPlex® Rack components. The ControlPlex® Rack allows artless and reliable protection and monitoring of plus-supplied systems. In addition to this document, further information on the E-T-A ControlPlex® Rack can be found in the following documents. Latest changes and technical instructions of the installation manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.4. Use of the ControlPlex Rack System ........
  • Page 5 4.7.2. Removal of the ESX300-S plus electronic circuit protector with removal bracket . . . 25 4.8. ESX300-S electronic circuit protector Trouble-shooting ......26 5.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Please carefully follow the installation and configuration instructions given in this document. Failure to comply with this instruction can lead to serious damage to the product or the system. E-T-A does not accept any liability for problems caused by improper installation or handling by the customer or a third person.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The ControlPlex® Rack is a comprehensive, modern protection system, which combines safety, user convenience and service friendliness. It is a power distribution and management system which provides electronic and, in the event of a short circuit, current-limiting protection of various loads.

  • Page 8: Controlplex® Rack System Structure

    SYSTEM STRUCTURE CONTROLPLEX® RACK Please check the components you have received to ensure that the deliv- ery is complete. You require the following hardware components for instal- lation and commissioning of the ControlPlex® Rack system: • Power-D-Box® CP type: PDB-P-CP •...

  • Page 9: Emc Installation Guidelines

    TECHNICAL ACCURACY All technical data in this manual were correct to the best of our knowl- edge and belief at the time of printing. E-T-A cannot be held liable for any (inadvertent) errors. Due to continuous product improvements at E-T-A, there could be discrepancies between the actual product and the manual.

  • Page 10: Power-D-Box® Cp

    POWER-D-BOX® CP POWER-D-BOX® CP benefit is the service friendliness. Additional circuit (DC 24 V, 48 V, 60 V) APPLICATIONS protectors and the load connections can be plugged The Power-D-Box® CP is designed for quick and easy in when the system is expanded during operation. The installation into 19"...

  • Page 11: Power-D-Box® Cp Scope Of Delivery

    POWER-D-BOX® CP SCOPE OF DELIVERY The following components are included in the Power-D-Box® CP scope of delivery: • 19" rack with 19" / ETSI interchangeable flange (19” mounted) • Blind covers for circuit protector and control interface slots (mounted) • Mating plugs for screw terminals at the back (plugged on). Variants: PDB-P-CPxxx-xR-Ax POWER-D-BOX®...

  • Page 12: Drawings And Dimensions Of The Power-D-Box® Cp Variants

    DRAWINGS AND DIMENSIONS OF POWER-D-BOX ® CP VARIANTS 515 (ETS) 465 (19“) Fig. 4: PDB-P-CP09A-FF-Ax front view, 1 x 9 slots, terminals on the front with high current SUB-D connectors Fig. 5: PDB-P-CP09A-FF-Ax rear view, 1 x 9 slots (with cable strain relief at the back) 482.6 Fig.
  • Page 13 515 (ETS) 465 (19“) 482.6 (19“) 531.4 (ETS) Fig. 8: PDB-P-CP18R-RR-Ax front view, 2 x 9 slots cable grip set (optional) 482.6 Fig. 9: PDB-P-CP18R-RR-Ax rear view, 2 x 9 slots cable grip cable grip set (optional) set (optional) cable guide supply Fig.

  • Page 14: Schematic Diagrams Of The Power-D-Box® Cp Variants

    ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S ESX300-S E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A E-T-A 2 12 14...
  • Page 15 minus 48 V DC A- plus 48 V DC A+ empty minus 48 V DC plus 48 V DC protected pole Fig. 14: PDB-P-CP09A-FF-Ax variant, pin assignment PDB-P-CP09A-RF-Ax pin assignment • Power supply, see PDB-P-CP09A-RR-Ax • Load terminals, see PDB-P-CP09A-FF-Ax PDB-P-CP19A-RR-Ax pin assignment •...

  • Page 16: Power-D-Box® Cp Installation And Commissioning

    POWER-D-BOX® CP INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING The ControlPlex® Rack system is designed for stationary installation in a system cabinet for indoor use. For installation in an outdoor cabinet we recommend a fully conditioned cabinet with heating and cooling. If the humidity is high, drying of the outside air must also be ensured. 3.9.1 POWER-D-BOX®...

  • Page 17: Power-D-Box® Cp Mounting And Commissioning

    3.9.3 POWER-D-BOX® CP MOUNTING AND COMMISSIONING Danger: Turn off the supply voltage Make sure, that the system is disconnected from the mains before starting installation. The cable connection should only be made when the supply voltage is OFF. Caution: Work with ESD protection To protect electronic components from electrostatic voltage, all work may only be carried out wearing ESD-protected clothing.
  • Page 18 Connection of the Power-D-Box® CP supply lines: - Depending on the variant, see chapter 3.8 Pin assignment - Depending on the variant, tightening torque of the supply terminals, see Table 2, "Technical data / supply" Note: Do not yet connect any load lines. Switch on the power supply.

  • Page 19: Esx300-S Plus Electronic Circuit Protector

    Capacitive load max. 7,000 µF External free-wheeling diode required for inductive load Free-wheeling circuit (For further information on the free-wheeling diode, please contact E-T-A) Temperature disconnection typ. at T 105 °C Indication / momentary switch (operating conditions see table 1)

  • Page 20: Esx300-S Plus Rated Current, Voltage Drop And Load Capacity

    Marking and approvals 4 kV/air 8 kV EMC requirements to EN 61000-6-3 / EN 61000-6-2 Vibration resistance 3 g to IEC 60068-2-6, Marking CE according to EMC directive (EN 61000-6-3 & EN 61000-3-2) Compliance UL2367, EN 60950-1 / UL 60950-1-compliant (when installed/in PDB) Table 7 for the ESX300-S plus is identical to 4.2.1 4.2.1 ESX300-S PLUS RATED CURRENT, VOLTAGE DROP AND LOAD CAPACITY...

  • Page 21: Esx300-S Plus Scope Of Delivery

    ESX300-S PLUS SCOPE OF DELIVERY The following parts are included in the ESX300-S plus scope of delivery: • Electronic circuit protector, type: ESX300-S-xxx-xxA with front panel ESX300-S PLUS FIGURE Status LEDs ON/OFF Notch for Labelling plate Latching nose Rated current circuit protector fig.

  • Page 22: 4.6 Esx300-S Plus Voltage Range Configuration

    4.6 ESX300-S PLUS VOLTAGE RANGE CONFIGURATION The voltage of the ESX300-S plus must be set according to the supply voltage of the power supply before installation in the ControlPlex® rack. To do this, the slider on the ESX300-S plus circuit board must be adjusted. Condition as delivered of the ESX300-S plus is 48 V.
  • Page 23 Commissioning of the ESX300-S includes the following steps: Step Action Prepare all necessary devices and tools such as: • ESX300-S electronic circuit protectors (check the ESX300-S with regard to the required current ratings, see chapter 4.2 fig. 16 "Rated current value" - Check whether you have set the voltage range of the ESX300 plus according to your power supply.

  • Page 24: Removal Of The Esx300-S Plus Electronic Circuit Protector

    REMOVAL OF THE ESX300-S PLUS ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR 4.7.1 REMOVAL OF THE ESX300-S PLUS ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PRO- TECTOR WITHOUT REMOVAL BRACKET The electronic circuit protectors can be removed as follows: Step Action Caution: Work with ESD protection To protect electronic components from electrostatic voltage, all work may only be carried out wearing ESD-protected clothing.

  • Page 25: Removal Of The Esx300-S Plus Electronic Circuit Protector With Removal Bracket

    4.7.2 REMOVING THE ESX300-S PLUS AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR VIA THE REMOVAL BRACKET The electronic circuit protectors can be removed as follows: Step Action Caution: Wear ESD-protected clothing To protect electronic components from electrostatic voltage, all work may only be carried out wearing ESD-protected clothing. Failure to comply can cause damage to the ControlPlex®...

  • Page 26: Esx300-S Electronic Circuit Protector Trouble-Shooting

    ESX300-S CIRCUIT PROTECTOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING The electronic circuit protector ESX300-S has two status LEDs allowing a comprehensive failure analysis in the event of a failure. Please proceed as follows for trouble-shooting: Important notes Caution: Wear ESD-protected clothing To protect electronic components from electrostatic voltage, all work may only be carried out wearing ESD-protected clothing.

  • Page 27: Esx300-S Plus Parallel Connection

    E SX300-S PLUS PARALLEL CONNECTION ESX300-S PLUS PARALLEL CONNECTION APPLICATIONS When several ESX300-S modules are connected in parallel, > 24 A loads can be protected. This functionality is available for the ESX300-S plus with 16 A, 20 A and 24 A current ratings. The ESX300-S parallel connec- tion can be configured with the box disconnected from the voltage as well as under voltage.

  • Page 28: Esx300-S Plus Rated Current, Voltage Drop And Load Capacity

    ESX300-S PLUS RATED CURRENT, VOLTAGE DROP AND LOAD CAPACITY Rated current Typical Voltage Active current Trip time typ. at Fail-safe Max. load current Max. acceptable drop U at I limitation typically 1.2 x I element at 100% ON duty capacitive load (µF) = 40 °C 32 A* (2 x 16 A) 200 mV...

  • Page 29: Esx300-S Plus Parallel Connection Installation And Commissioning

    • The ESX300-S that are to be connected in parallel must be switched off before installing the front and load bridges. • The optionally available cable strain relief for the ControlPlex rack system • Use the front bridge to connect the corresponding ESX300-S that you want to connect in parallel.

  • Page 30: Rsi10 Signalling Module

    RSI10 SIGNALLING MODULE The RSI10 Remote Signalling Interface is specifically designed for use in the Power-D-Box® CP variant: PDB-P-CPxxx-xx-Ax with ESX300-S circuit protectors. The RSI10 module can be installed and removed during live operation without having to shut down your applications. Thus you are able to add the RSI10 interface module later if required, saving costs and avoiding downtimes.

  • Page 31: Operating And Switching Status Incl. Led Indication

    Status indication / momentary switch (function see table 3) Status LED multicoloured (red, green, blue) General data Leakage current typically 1 mA in off state Back-up fuse Not required due to integral fail-safe element Ambient conditions Operating -20 °C...+60 °C (without condensation, cf. EN 60204-1) temperature Ambient temperature -20 °C...+60 °C without condensaton see EN50240-1 Storage temperature...

  • Page 32: Rsi10 Scope Of Delivery

    Overvoltage Normal fault Connected Green Closed operation (72 V < U < 75 V) Error: no voltage Normal Locked Closed (green)1 operation1 Normal Locked Green Closed operation No ESX300-S circuit pro- tector installed. Green Closed Check wheth- er ESX300-S bus version is plugged in ---------- internal RSI10 ----------...

  • Page 33: Rsi10 Installation And Commissioning

    Commissioning of the RSI10 module includes the following steps: Step Action Prepare all necessary devices and tools such as: • RSI10 remote control interface • Connection cables for external alarm signalling Note: Ensure that all steps of chapter 3 "Power-D-Box® CP Commis- sioning«...

  • Page 34: Rci11 Control Interface

    GENERAL: CONTROLPLEX® RACK, RCI11 CONTROL INTERFACE The RCI11 Remote Control Interface is specifically designed for use with the Power-D-Box® CP variant: PDB-P-CPxxx-xx-Ax with ESX300-S circuit protectors. It can be installed and de-installed with the system live without having to disconnect the application from the mains. Thus you are able to add the interface module later if required, saving costs and avoiding downtimes.

  • Page 35: Momentary Switch Function And Led Operating Conditions

    7.2.1 MOMENTARY SWITCH FUNCTION AND LED OPERATING CONDITIONS “Reset” Importance Description / Action momen- colour condition: tary switch – Green Normal operation The green LED is lighted continuously when booting is com- pleted and the RCI11 is operating faultlessly. Network connec- tion can be established after another 10 sec.

  • Page 36: Ip-Reset Function Via Reset Button With Led Indication

    7.2.2 FUNCTION IP-RESET BY PRESSING THE RESET BUTTON WITH LED DISPLAY Fig. 28: RCI11 IP reset RCI11 DELIVERY SCOPE The following parts are included in the RCI11 scope of delivery: • Remote control interface, type: RCI11-xxx-A with front panel RCI11 FIGURE Status LED RJ45 / Ethernet...

  • Page 37: Rci11 Installation And Commissioning

    RCI11 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING Important notes Note: Power-D-Box® CP and ESX300-S and/or EAI300 installed Before starting the installation, the Power-D-Box® must be properly installed and the supply voltage must be applied. All steps of chapter 3.9.3, chapter 4.5 and (optional) chapter 8.5 were carried out properly.

  • Page 38: Figure Of Rci11 Or Rsi10 Slot

    To establish a logic connection in your LAN network to a configuration PC, the RCI11 module must be connected with the PC via an Ethernet cable, see fig. 30. The ControlPlex® Rack RCI11 operating instructions can be found on our website: www.e-t-a.de/controlplex_rack...

  • Page 39: Eai300 External Alarm Interface

    ® GENERAL: CONTROLPLEX RACK, EAI300 E/A EXTERNAL ALARM INTERFACE The EAI300 external alarm interface is specifically designed for use in the PDB-N-CP variant of the Power-D-Box® combined with the RCI11 remote control interface. The EAI300 module can be installed in and removed from the Power-D-Box®...

  • Page 40: Operating States Led Indication

    Max. load current: 100 mA External supply voltage for I/O DC 12 V … DC 72 V connection Max. number of EAI300 modules per 20 (depending on Power-D-Box® CP variant) Power-D-Box® CP and RCI11 Module Table 28: EAI300, technical data *) Important technical data, for further information please refer to the ControlPlex®...

  • Page 41: Eai300 Installation And Connection

    EAI300 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Important notes Note: Power-D-Box® with additional modules installed Before starting the installation, the Power-D-Box® must be properly installed and the supply voltage must be applied. All steps of chap- ter 3 were carried out properly. Caution: Wear ESD-protected clothing To protect electronic components from electrostatic voltage, all work may only be carried out wearing ESD-protected clothing.

  • Page 42: Example: Eai300 Slot Configuration

    Fig. 34: EAI300 pin assignment and connection example EAI300 CONFIGURATION AND COMMISSIONING You will need the RCI11 ControlPlex ® Rack operating instructions to configure the EAI300 module. You can find the »RCI11 Remote Control Interface operating instructions « on our website: www.e-t-a.de/controlplex_rack.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    APPENDIX LIST OF FIGURES Fig. 1: PDB-P-CP18R-RR-A, PDB-P-CP19A-RR-Ax front view ..........11 Fig. 2: PDB-P-CP09A-RR-Ax front view ..................11 Fig. 3: PDB-P-CP09A-FF-Ax front view, terminals on the front with high current SUB-D connectors ............11 Fig. 4: PDB-P-CP09A-FF-Ax front view, 1 x 9 slots, Front connections with high-current SUB-D connectors ............12 Fig.
  • Page 44 E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH Industriestraße 2-8 90518 Altdorf Tel. +49 9187 10-0 Fax +49 9187 10-397 Email: info@e-t-a.de e-t-a.de...

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