Daxten STARLINE User manual

4Modular Track Busbar System
4Power via Twist & Lock Plug In
4Up to 400 Amps - 415 Volts
4Easily Reconfigurable
4No Under Floor Cabling
Mission Critical Power Distribution
for your Data Centre

Starline Track Busbar – Scalable and Secure Power
for your Data Centre
System-No. Ampere Volt Neutral Isolated Ground Dimensions
GM100 100 415 100% No 106mm x 66mm
GM100G 100 415 100% Yes 106mm x 66mm
GM100NG 100 415 200% Yes 106mm x 66mm
GM225 225 415 100% No 106mm x 66mm
GM225G 225 415 100% Yes 106mm x 66mm
GM400/GM400G 400 415 100% No/Yes 128mm x 145mm
GM400N/GM400NG 400 415 150% No/Yes 128mm x 145mm
Versions and Options
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Currently in mission critical, R & D and testing environments any short interruption or malfunction of
the power supply can have catastrophic effect on IT operations, company data and critical transactions. It is,
therefore, necessary to ensure busbar systems are dependable while offering the flexibility to make changes
when needed. Additionally, space restrictions and rack
density are becoming more important when planning
for the future. R&D as well as live data centres often
need to be reconfigured to real world scenarios or to
update hardware. Starline Track Busbar provides solid
and maintenance free connections while allowing for
speedy installation and more flexibility than traditional
cable whips and panel boards (PDUs).
Easy Installation and reconfiguration
Starline continuous access busbar allows for power plug-ins to be placed where they are required, not
at predefined locations. Power plug-ins are configured to customer requirements with 16A, 32A or 63A
single and/or three phase connectors. Available with 100, 225 or 400 Amps and up to 415 volts, Starline can
support any size of data centre. The connections between the tracks consist of a patent protected spring
pressure connection which is screw and bolt free, preventing loose connections or flaking. The same con-
nections are used to connect the power plug-ins to the busbar ensuring a secure and solid connection at all
times. The entire busbar system is easy to assemble and dismantle meaning that tracks can be inexpensively
installed, moved and reused regardless if it has been installed overhead or under the raised floor.
The plug-ins are designed to allow for individual requirements. Current monitoring, which can be
accessed via RS232, IP or Modbus, can be included per rack or per busbar run. The number of and type of
connectors is determined by your own needs. For example, a 16A single phase connector can be situated
next to a 32A three phase connector in the same plug-in. Even drop cords and hard wire options are available.
If redundancy is required, then a second parallel busbar is added. Starline is UL857 and UL94-V0 rated,
fulfils the EN 60439-1(-2) and IEC 60439-1(-2): 2000 standard and is ISO 9001-2000 compliant.

Reliability – is one of the strengths for all Starline Track Busbars. Patented spring
pressure connections guarantees secure and maintenance free contacts at all times without
any heat build up. Simple Twist & Lock plug-ins ensure a continuous supply of power for
mission critical applications.
Scalability – is provided through Starline’s modular design which enables every run to be extended
and split as required. Once installed, adding or moving plug-ins along the continuous access busbar ensures
connections can be added wherever you need them, whenever you need them. Every reconfiguration can be
carried out without the need of an electrician increasing the return on investment with every change.
Flexibility – means you are able to configure the system to your exact requirements. Starline Busbars
are available rated to 100, 225 or 400Amps. Plug-ins are available with multiple 16, 32 and 63A single or three
phase connections and any combination thereof.
Technical Design of Starline Track Busbar
Power Feed
Busbar Connector
Housing
Tee
Elbow
End Cap
Mounting Hardware
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Starline: Your first choice for mission
critical power distribution
Patented spring pressure connections
for secure plug-in connections.

Track Busbar vs. Cable – the difference between
traditional and cutting-edge power distribution
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...the chaos often found with traditional PDUs and cable whips
under the floor
A cable “jungle” running in every direction is difficult to follow and
expensive to move. The jungle is often accompanied with power
interruptions through frequent maintenance and the adding of new
cables. In addition it blocks valuable cooling air space!
Each power module is circuit pro-
tected with circuit breakers or fuses
right at the point-of-use.
Starline Busbar provides power to rack
rows used in data centres, development
and testing sites, and manufacturing
facilities. It replaces bulky, fixed
position hardwired outlets with flexible
connections where you need them.
Starline offers a wide variety of
plug-in modules to meet specific
needs. They can be relocated in
seconds without power interrup-
tion or a limitation of where to
place them. Plug-ins are avail-
able with fixed or drop power
cords depending on your specific
requirements.
Power monitoring is available
to measure phase loads, pro-
vide alarm functions, onboard
LED displays, and/or remote
communication. Monitoring
can be built into the end feed
unit or as a plug-in monitor.
Compare Starline Track Busbar, without the need for cable whips, to...
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1 whip per
cabinet
PDU’s Distribution panels
1 whip per
cabinet
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B
PDU’s
A
B
Note: cable whips
are a thing of the
past.
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The Starline power distribution solution is ideal for use in IT environments, data centre, test and R&D
labs with mission critical security, reliability, flexibility and scalability requirements. Every interruption of the
power supply can have catastrophic effects on IT operations, company data and critical transactions. With
Starline you can be assured that the power supply is working all of the time.
Mission Critical Data Centres
The flexible bus design, the flexible plug-in
locations, the option to chose the level of redun-
dancy for your power distribution system and the
easy extension capacities of the Starline solution
are some of the reasons, why a large number of
well known companies trust in Starline. Further
economic aspects play a big role: The high dura-
bility and ease of both reconfiguration and reloca-
tion make Starline solutions the busbar with the
lowest TCO in the market. Significant time and
cost savings result when using Starline as you do
not need to consult an electrician when changing
your power distribution system. Finally the very
short installation time, coupled with a few seconds
to add another plug-in to the system, guarantees efficient time usage by the technical staff allowing them to
spend more time on other important tasks.
Test-Labs and R&D environments
R&D and test environments often suffer from spatial constraints and dense server rooms packed
with hardware and cabinets. Additionally, the systems have to be constantly configured and reconfigured
to simulate real world scenarios in order to properly test and develop. In these environments Starline
has proven its value a thousand times. It enables the IT staff to easily and quickly reconfigure their power
distribution system without fighting with complex and confusing cabling or using tools. Ideal for high den-
sity server rooms: The Starline plug-ins offer mul-
tiple power connectors per unit for cycling power to
multiple racks or cabinets. Working with the plug-ins
is safe and secure because every unit contains circuit
breakers and optionally multiple physical fuses. For
very complex requirements we offer customisation of
your plug-in to fulfil all your specific needs.
Starline – Applications and Benefits
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for smooth operations.
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