Altronix RE2 User manual

Overview:
Altronix RE2/RE2R Rack Mount Battery enclosure offers a convenient way to house up to four (4) 12VDC/7AH batteries in a rack configuration.
Specifications:
Installation Instructions:
1. Mount RE2 / RE2R in desired rack location.
2. Remove front access panel by rotating thumb screws counterclockwise (Fig. 2, pg. 2).
3. Place desired number of sealed lead acid or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) rechargeable batteries in each slot on the bottom of
enclosure [BAT1] - [BAT4] (Fig. 2, pg. 2).
4. Connect battery terminals to each pair of Red [+] and Black [–] battery leads that correspond to terminal blocks [BAT1] - [BAT4]
(carefully observe polarity).
5. Replace the front access panel by rotating thumb screws clockwise (Fig. 2, pg. 2).
6. Connect charging circuit from single power supply or multiple power supplies in desired configurations [BAT1] - [BAT4] terminals
located on the rear of the RE2 enclosure (carefully observe polarity) (Fig. 1a through Fig. 1e, pgs. 1 & 2).
Fig. 1
Fig. 1a - Single or multiple 12VDC power supplies. Fig. 1b - Single 12VDC power supply (parallel connection).
Fig. 1c - Single or multiple 24VDC power supplies (series connection).
Fig. 1d - Single 24VDC power supply (series parallel connection).
• Battery output PTCs rated @ 12A.
• Four (4) individual sets of battery power terminals (external).
• 2U rack mount chassis for use in standard EIA 19” rack.
- RE2 - Black enclosure
- RE2R - Red enclosure
RE2 / RE2R
Rack Mount Battery Enclosure
BAT4
+ + --- ---
From 24VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
From 24VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
From 24VDC
Power Supply/Charger 2
Battery Terminals
BAT3
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT4
+ + --- ---
From 12VDC
Power Supply/Charger
Battery Terminals
Terminal Blocks
located on the
rear of RE2 Rack
Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
From 12VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
From 12VDC
Power Supply/
Charger 2
Battery Terminals
BAT3
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT4
+ + --- ---
From 48VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
BAT3
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---

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IIRE2 / RE2R E25U
BAT4
+ + --- ---
BAT3
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
19.0” (482.6mm)
17.0” (431.8mm)
3.2”
(81.3mm)
8.4”
(213.4mm)
FACEPLATE
BOTTOM
Battery Slots
BACK
Thumb Screws
Fig. 1e - Single 48VDC power supply (series parallel connection).
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Rack Mechanical Drawing and Dimensions (H x W x D):
3.25” x 19.125” x 8.4” (83mm x 486mm x 216mm)
Fig. 2
MEMBER
BAT4
+ + --- ---
From 24VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
From 24VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
From 24VDC
Power Supply/Charger 2
Battery Terminals
BAT3
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT4
+ + --- ---
From 12VDC
Power Supply/Charger
Battery Terminals
Terminal Blocks
located on the
rear of RE2 Rack
Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
Terminal Blocks
located on the rear of
RE2 Rack Enclosure
From 12VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
From 12VDC
Power Supply/
Charger 2
Battery Terminals
BAT3
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---
BAT4
+ + --- ---
From 48VDC
Power Supply/Charger 1
Battery Terminals
BAT3
+ + --- ---
BAT2
+ + --- ---
BAT1
+ + --- ---