RBE - Rackmount Battery Enclosure Installation Manual
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Description
The RBE Rackmount Battery Enclosure will holds up to four
(4) 12 volt, 7 or 8 amphour batteries. The batteries can then
be interconnected in various forms to create 12 and/or 24 or
48 volt battery sets for single or dual voltage applications.
Overview
¾2U height fits in standard EIA 19 inch rack
¾Holds up to four (4) 12 volt, 7-8 Ah batteries
¾Removable rear terminal blocks for 12 to 22 AWG
¾Configure output voltage from rear panel
¾Insulated interior battery terminals
¾Enclosure dimensions: 3.4”H x 14”D x 19”W
¾Weight 12 lbs.
Ordering
Model No. Description
RBE Rackmount Battery Enclosure
Mounts up to four (4) 7 or 8Ah batteries such as:
PowerSonic PS1270
PowerSonic PS1280
Enersys NP7-12
B&B BP7-12
B&B BP7.5-12
B&B BP8-12
i CAUTION
Incorrect connection may cause system damage.
Fully loaded battery weight is heavy. Install and
support the RBE chassis appropriately.
Use the following procedure when mounting the RBE into
a standard EIA 19" equipment rack.
1. Ensure any internal configuration (voltage selection,
fault detection settings, etc) are complete before
mounting.
2. Securely mount the included ears to the enclosure
sides using the eight included 6-32 countersunk
screws (four per ear).
3. Locate the rack-mounting holes in the ears of the
enclosure. (Figure 1)
4. Slide the enclosure into an open 2U location in the
rack
5. Center the enclosure in the rack and secure with the
four 10-32 x 3/4" screws provided.
Mounting the RBE Rack Mount Battery Enclosure into a Standard 19" Rack
i CAUTION Use rails or other appropriate support for heavy
enclosures. Keep heavier components near the bottom of the
rack to reduce the risk of toppling of a top-heavy rack.
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