eta Control Plex User manual

Rack
Installation Instruction

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Date of issue:
Date of publication: May 2017
This document replaces the following documents:
„ControlPlex®Rack I_19BGTCP_d_200916
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About this manual
This manual describes the electrical start-up of the ControlPlex®Rack system in connection with compatible
ControlPlex®Rack components. The ControlPlex®Rack allows artless and reliable protection and monitoring
of minus-supplied systems. Typical applications include telecommunications as well as IT centres, e.g. the
protection and electrical monitoring of server or router cabinets.
Besides this document, more information about the E-T-A ControlPlex®Rack can be found in the following
documents.
ControlPlex®Rack
Data sheet Here you will find more technical data and figures as well as approval infor-
mation on the various components of the ControlPlex®Rack system
ControlPlex®Rack
Operation instruction
manual RCI10 Here you will find an instruction for configuration and for integration of the
module Remote Control Interface RCI10 into your network. In addition this
document holds a user description of the web browser and the SSH surface
as well as the SNMP MIB for integration into a management system.
ControlPlex®Rack
Release Notes RCI10_SW_V2.0 Here you will find the information of the extended performance features of
the current software for the RCI10 sub-assembly.
ControlPlex®Rack
Application examples EAI300 Here you will find further configuration and connection examples for the
EAI300 module
The latest documents can be found on our website under
www.e-t-a.de/controlplex_rack
All documents contain important instructions for connection and safe operation of the ControlPlex®Rack
system. Safety instructions have to be observed. All users have to be informed about all safety instructions.
The documents have to be accessible for the user.

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Contents
About this manual ...........................................................................................................................................3
Contents...........................................................................................................................................................4
General note ....................................................................................................................................................6
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................8
2 Minimal requirements of installation.....................................................................................................9
3 General: ControlPlex®Rack Power-D-Box®.......................................................................................10
3.1 Use of the Power-D-Box®.............................................................................................................10
3.2 Technical data of the Power-D-Box®............................................................................................11
3.3 Scope of delivery of the Power-D-Box®........................................................................................12
3.4 Pictures of Power-D-Box®versions (front view)............................................................................12
3.5 Drawings and dimensions of Power-D-Box®versions..................................................................13
3.6 Schematic diagrams of Power-D-Box®versions ..........................................................................15
3.7 Pin assignment of Power-D-Box®versions ..................................................................................16
3.8 Installation and start-up of the Power-D-Box®.............................................................................18
3.8.1 Recommended installation site for Power-D-Box®..........................................................18
3.8.2 Basic notes on cabling for Power-D-Box®......................................................................18
3.8.3 Mounting and start-up of Power-D-Box®........................................................................19
4 General: ControlPlex®Rack, electronic circuit protector ESX300-S ...............................................21
4.1 Application ESX300-S....................................................................................................................21
4.2 Technical data of the Power-D-Box®............................................................................................21
4.2.1 Current rating, voltage drop and load capacity of ESX300-S ..........................................22
4.2.2 LED status indication........................................................................................................22
4.3 Delivery scope ESX300-S ..............................................................................................................22
4.4 Picture ESX300-S...........................................................................................................................23
4.5 Installation and start-up ESX300-S................................................................................................23
4.6 Removal of the electronic circuit protector ESX300-S ..................................................................25
4.7 Trouble-shooting concerning electronic circuit protector ESX300-S.............................................26
5 General: ControlPlex®Rack, signalling sub-assembly RSI10...........................................................27
5.1 Application RSI10 ..........................................................................................................................27
5.2 Technical data of RSI10 .................................................................................................................27
5.2.1 Operating conditions and LED indication.........................................................................28
5.3 Delivery scope RSI10.....................................................................................................................28
5.4 Picture of RSI10 .............................................................................................................................29
5.5 Installation and start-up RSI10 ......................................................................................................29

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6 General: ControlPlex®Rack, control interface RCI10 .......................................................................30
6.1 Application RCI10 ..........................................................................................................................30
6.2 Technical data of RCI10 .................................................................................................................30
6.2.1 Momentary switch function and LED status indication ....................................................32
6.2.2 Function IP-reset by pressing the reset button with LED display.....................................33
6.3 Delivery scope RCI10.....................................................................................................................33
6.4 Picture of RCI10.............................................................................................................................33
6.5 Installation and start-up RCI10 ......................................................................................................34
6.5.1 Picture of slot for RCI10 or RSI10 ....................................................................................35
6.5.2 Picture of an example for network connection.................................................................35
6.6 Configuration and start-up RCI10..................................................................................................35
7 General: ControlPlex®Rack, E/A external alarm interface EAI300 .................................................36
7.1 Operating mode and application EAI300.......................................................................................36
7.2 Technical data of EAI300................................................................................................................36
7.2.1 Operating conditions LED signalling.................................................................................37
7.3 Delivery scope EAI300 ...................................................................................................................37
7.4. Picture EAI300................................................................................................................................37
7.5 Installation and connection EAI300................................................................................................38
7.5.1 Example: EAI300 slot configuration..................................................................................39
7.5.2 EAI300 pin assignment and connection example ............................................................39
7.6 Configuration and start-up EAI300 ................................................................................................39

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General note
Qualified personnel
The system must only be installed, connected and configured in connection with this document. Installation
and operation of the device/system must only be carried our by qualified personnel. With regard to the safety
instructions of this documentation, qualified persons are persons authorised to operate devices, systems and
circuits according to the standards and rules of safety engineering.
Safety instructions
Please follow the installation and configuration instructions given in this document carefully. Failure
to complay may lead to serious damages of 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.
Symbols
You will find the following symbols in the entire manual. Their meaning is as follows:
Danger!
You are in a situation which might cause injury. Before working with one of the devices you have to
be aware of the risks of electrical circuitries and you ought to be familiar with standard procedures of
accident prevention.
Warning
There is a risk in this situation to do something which might cause damage of the devices or data loss.
Note
Here you receive information which might be particularly useful for the application.
Caution:
Electrostatically sensitive devices (ESD). Devices must exclusively be opened by the manufacturer.

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1 Introduction
You chose ControlPlex®Rack, a comprehensive, future-oriented 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. By means of an internal
bus system and an additional, hot-pluggable control interface module (optional), each load can remotely
be controlled and monitored. In addition it allows recording of measuring data of every single load. Besides
providing overcurrent and short circuit protection, it increases system availability by a multiple, because it
disconnects faulty loads quickly, selectively and without voltage dips.
In connection with the control interface module type RCI10 the ControlPlex®Rack system can be connected
to a centralised management system (control computer). For this purpose an Ethernet interface is made avail-
able with SNMP v1, v2c or v3 protocol. The required private MIB for embedding is part of the delivery scope.
An additional possibility for a centralised or also local monitoring/control is provided by the integral web
server, which can be used without additional software on the control computer by means of the web browser.
Thanks to its system properties the ControlPlex®Rack is the perfect solution for smart protection, control
and energy measurement for DC-supplied minus switching system cabinets. Typical applications include:
•System cabinets of any kind in telecommunications with DC -48 V or DC -60 V rated supply
•Server cabinets in IT centres with equipment for DC -48 V or DC -60 V rated supply
•System cabinets for mobile radio and television for DC -40 V to DC -72 V
•Protection and control of illuminated advertising with a power supply of DC -48 V
Further descriptions of the ControlPlex®Rack system with information on the configuration and network
connection by means of the module control interface RCI10 are available in the Operation instruction RCI10
manual ControlPlex®Rack.
This document contains the mounting and connection procedures for the hardware of the ControlPlex®Rack
system as well as an instruction for the first operation. You will learn more about
•how to mount and connect the different ControlPlex®Rack Power-D-Box®versions
•how to start up or exchange the electronic circuit protectors type ESX300-S
•how to identify and remedy failures of the electronic circuit protectors ESX300-S
•how to install and connect the optional control interface RCI10
•how to identify and remedy failures of the control interface RCI10 by means of LED indication
•how to install and connect the E/A external alarm interface EAI300.
•how to identify failures of the EAI300 by means of LED indication.

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2 Minimal requirements of installation
Please check the delivered components upon receipt with regard to completeness. You require the following
hardware components for installation and start-up of the ControlPlex®Rack system:
•One or more Power-D-Box® modules type: PDB-N-CP
•Electronic circuit protectors type ESX300-S-x00-xx A (version e.g.: with aux. contact only for PDB-N-
CP-xxx-xx-S, old version) or with bus interface; various current ratings: 2 A…24 A
•Optional: control interface with Ethernet interface type RCI10-000-x. The circuit protector type ESX300-
S-300-xxA is mandatory for use with control interface and signalling sub-assemblies RSI10.
•Optional: Alarm interface EAI300 for including additional “external” alarm contacts. Operation of EAI300
sub-assemblies requires control interface RCI10.
In addition you require different cables for connection of the Power-D-Box®, of the supply line, the loads
and the ground. Many manufacturers offer standard cables for this purpose.
2.1 Important information and safety instructions
The following table lists various information and safety instructions for start-up and use of the device.
Danger: Installation and operation of the device
This device has to be installed and operated in compliance with the given instructions.
Failure to comply can lead to injury, damage of loads or of the ControlPlex®Rack system.
Danger: Turn off the supply voltage
Before beginning with installation, the system has to be disconnected from the mains.
A cable connection must only be established if the supply voltage is OFF.
Danger: Possible ignition hazard
The device must NOT be used in inflammable surroundings.
Danger: high voltage
The cover must NEVER be opened. Access to the inner components is not allowed unless
indicated otherwise in this manual.
Caution: Work with ESD protection
Electronic modules must only be touched and installed with ESD protection so as to
ensure protection against electrostatic voltage. Failure to comply can cause damages on
the ControlPlex®Rack system or the corresponding components.
Warning: Grounding
The device must be grounded before switching on.
Table 1: Important information
2.12 EMC installation directives
The ControlPlex®Rack hardware and accessories comply with the EMC directives. Thus electromagnetic
interferences between the devices are avoided which would otherwise affect the system performance.
A professional installation is mandatory. In order to ensure the best EMC conditions, the widest possible dis-
tance between the different electrical devices should be applied.
2.3 Technical Accuracy
All technical data in this manual were correct in all conscience 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. Product changes or amendments of the technical
specifications will be carried out without prior notification. The latest versions of the ControlPlex®Rack
documents are available on our website (www.e-t-a.de).

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3 General: ControlPlex®Rack Power-D-Box®
By using the Power-D-Box®type PDB-N-CPxxx-xx-A you can benefit from the advantages of the ControlPlex®
Rack system to full extent, no matter whether the control interface RCI10 is used from the start or only later.
3.1 Use of the Power-D-Box®
The ControlPlex®Rack Power-D-Box®has been designed for the quick and easy installation into 19" or
ETSI racks which is ensured by a rotating mounting flange. Depending on the required termination technology
(front or rear) the corresponding Power-D-Box®will be available as a product. The service friendliness has
to be mentioned as a special advantage. The system can be extended with power on and additional circuit
protectors can be plugged into the load terminals. The control interface can also be fitted later with power on
without having to disconnect the loads.