Innovative circuit technology Distribution 2 series User manual

Innovative Circuit

Technology Ltd.

Distribution Series 2

Intelligent Distribution Panel

with Remote Power Control

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

855-313-500

Model:

ICT180SE-12IRC

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WARNING

Risk of serious personal injury or damage to equipment and property! Always

observe the following:

•Use an appropriately rated over-current protection device in line with the

main battery connections to the panel

•Use an appropriately rated disconnect switch or circuit breaker in line with

the dc inputs to enable installation and service of the panel with the dc

source disconnected

•Shut off or disconnect all dc power sources before connecting or

disconnecting wiring

•Use wire and connectors rated for the maximum load current and size of

fuse or circuit breaker, and keep cable lengths as short as practical

•Carefully observe wiring polarity when making input and output connections

•Securely tighten all connections

•Do not attempt to service any internal parts. Refer all product service to an

authorized ICT Ltd. service facility

CAUTION

Risk of personal injury or damage to equipment! Always observe the following:

•Fuses may be HOT to touch. Disconnect power and allow to cool before

removing or replacing

•Wiring terminals may be HOT to touch. Disconnect power and allow to cool

before disconnecting load wires

•Install unit in a restricted access location (such as an equipment rack) to limit

unintentional contact with terminals and wiring. Keep sources of moisture

away from unit

•Do not block air inlet or outlet openings in the panel sides

NOTE:

Due to the fuse detection circuitry internal to the distribution panel, it may be

possible to measure a voltage on the output terminal(s) even if that output’s

fuse is open (with no load connected). This is normal operation. The detection

circuitry is a high-impedance circuit, and while a voltage may be present on the

output terminal, it is purely a signal voltage and does not support loading. Any

load device connected to the output will immediately pull this voltage to zero

volts.

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2022

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Contents 
 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................. 4
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 5
LCD/SELECT BUTTON OPERATION ................Error! Bookmark not defined. 
WEB-BASED CONFIGURATION UTILITY.........Error! Bookmark not defined. 
Status & Control ................................................................................... 11 
Alarm Status ......................................................................................... 12 
Device Setup......................................................................................... 12 
Output Setup ........................................................................................ 14 
Network setup...................................................................................... 16 
E-mail Setup.......................................................................................... 19 
Alarm setup .......................................................................................... 20 
User Setup ............................................................................................ 22 
Maintenance......................................................................................... 22 
MOBILE WEB APP ..................................................................................... 23 
PASSWORD RESET .................................................................................... 24 
ROUTER CONFIGURATION ....................................................................... 25 
TEXT MESSAGE ALARM NOTIFICATIONS ................................................. 27 
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 27 
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................... 29 
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................ 31 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The ICT180SE-12IRC Intelligent Distribution Panel with Remote Power Control is

designed for either 12 or 24VDC applications. It provides 12 output positions that

are individually protected by blade type fuses. Nine of the outputs use ATO/ATC

blade fuses that are rated up to 25A each. Three of the outputs use JCASE fuses

and are rated up to 40A each. These fuses are located on the front of the panel

for easy monitoring and replacement. Each positive output terminal point is

connected through a fuse to a positive internal bus. All negative output terminal

points are connected to a negative internal bus.

There are five alarm inputs on the back of the panel for connecting external Dry

Contact sensors for site monitoring and reporting of alarms such as door, water,

and smoke detectors. System voltage, system current, output currents, fuse

status, and alarm input status can be monitored onsite through the LCD graphics

display. Fuse status is also displayed by an LED indicator located over each fuse.

Form “C” alarm contacts (C/NO/NC) are provided on the back of the panel which

can be connected to an external alarm circuit for monitoring alarms generated by

the panel.

Remote monitoring is available through the integrated security protected

Ethernet communications port on the back of the panel. The panel has a built-in

web server with an embedded web-based GUI that can be accessed using any

standard commercial web browser. The web server not only displays panel

information, it can also be set up to send an alarm to user-defined email

accounts in the event a fault occurs. The web server can also be used for data

logging of up to 30 days of time stamped event information. All these features

are packaged in a 1RU enclosure to save valuable rack space and fit standard 19”

equipment racks. The rack mounting position is adjustable.

DC outputs can be turned on and off remotely, allowing connected loads to be

power-cycled through the Ethernet connection.

FRONT PANEL

Figure 1.

1. FUSE STATUS LEDs: Turns on when a fuse is blown or missing.

2. ATO/ATC FUSES: Location of the ATO/ATC fuses rated up to 25A.

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3. LCD: Displays system voltage, system current, output current and fuse status

for each of the 12 output positions.

4. OUTPUT SELECT BUTTON: For switching between LCD screens, and resetting

network, web server and password settings to original factory default values.

5. JCASE FUSES: Location of the JCASE fuses rated up to 40A.

BACK PANEL

Figure 2.

1. NEGATIVE INPUT STUD: For DC power source connection up to 180A peak and

150A continuous.

2. OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK 10 –12: For DC load connections up to 40A each

pair.

3. ALARM FORM “C” CONTACTS: For external alarm circuit to monitor alarms

generated by the panel.

4. ALARM SENSOR INPUTS: Inputs for external Dry Contact sensors.

5. LAN PORT: For remote monitoring via TCP/IP network.

6. CHASSIS GROUND STUD: For Earth ground connection.

7. OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK 1 –9: For DC load connections up to 25A each pair.

8. POSITIVE INPUT STUD: For DC power source connection up to 180A peak and

150A continuous.

INSTALLATION

1. Inspect panel and accessories to make sure everything is complete and in good

condition.

2. For rack set up, install panel on the rack using appropriate size screws and star

washers on all four mounting holes. If equipment rack is not electrically

connected to Earth ground, connect a ground cable from the ground stud on the

back of the panel to a known Earth ground point. Otherwise, the four mounting

screws and washers may be sufficient for earth ground connection.

For non-rack set up, connect a ground cable from the ground stud on the back of

the panel to a known Earth ground point.

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3. Remove the plastic shield(s) covering the output terminal block(s) located on

the back of the panel. Connect the positive of the load to the positive terminal

point (labeled “+”) and the negative of the load to the negative terminal point

(labeled “-”).

4. Install fuse on the front of the panel for each output terminal block. The fuse

number on the front of the panel matches the output terminal block number on

the back of the panel. Consult your local electrical codes for wire ampacity and

fuse sizing. Typically, fuses and wiring are derated to 80% of their rating (e.g. 12

Amps maximum for a 15 Amp fuse). For terminal blocks with no load connected,

insert any size fuse to prevent the LED on the front of the panel from turning on

and the alarm from activating if the form “C” alarm is used.

5. Remove the plastic caps covering the input insulated studs. Connect the

positive of the power source to the red insulated stud (labeled “+”) and the

negative of the power source to the black insulated stud (labeled “-”).

6. Re-install plastic shield(s) to the output terminal block(s) and plastic caps to

the input studs.

7. For remote monitoring and power control, connect your network interface to

the Ethernet port on the back of the panel. The recommended cable for Ethernet

connection is Cat5e UTP network cable.

8. The Alarm Form “C” Contacts on the back of the panel can be connected to an

external alarm circuit to monitor alarms generated by the panel. Depending on

the alarm circuit (refer to table 2), connect it between normally open (NO) and

common (C), between normally close (NC) and common (C), or both. The built-in

web server controls this alarm. The alarm connector can be unplugged from the

panel for easy installation.

9. For monitoring external Dry Contact sensors, connect each sensor between an

Alarm Input (1 - 5) and common (C) on the alarm input connector. The alarm

input connector can be unplugged from the panel for easy installation. Refer to

table 3 for the alarm input connector pin-out.

Table 1: Fuse Status LED

LED

FUSE STATUS

Blown or missing

OFF

Good

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NC/C PINS

NO/C PINS

CONDITION

Open

Closed

Fuse Alarm