LifeSafety Power Flexpower RBE User manual

LifeSafety Power, Inc. | PH 888.577.2898 | [e-mail]
P03-035 Rev A03
RBE - Rackmount Battery Enclosure
Installation Manual

RBE - Rackmount Battery Enclosure Installation Manual
2 3
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.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F F1 10 11 12 13 14 15 169

RBE - Rackmount Battery Enclosure Installation Manual
2 3
RBE Backpanel Battery Configuration Terminals
Connect jumpers as shown on lower terminal strip to configure batteries. Batteries are protected by an internal 9
ampere PTC.
+–+–+–+–
+–+–+–+–
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3 BAT 4
+–+–+–+–
+–+–+–+–
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3 BAT 4
+–+–+–+–
+–+–+–+–
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3 BAT 4
+–+–+–+–
+–+–+–+–
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3 BAT 4
+–+–+–+–
+–+–+–+–
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3 BAT 4
One 12V source, 32 AmpHours
Four 12V sources, 8 AmpHours each Two 12V sources, 16 AmpHours each
Two 24V sources, 8 AmpHours each
One 24V source, 16 AmpHours
Source 1 Source 1
Source 4
Source 3
Source 1
Source 1 Source 1 Source 2
Source 2
Source 2
+–+–+–+–
+–+–+–+–
BAT 1 BAT 2 BAT 3 BAT 4
One 48V source, 8 AmpHours
Source 1
10A Fuse
Fast Blow

RBE - Rackmount Battery Enclosure Installation Manual
4 PB
Section
P03-035 Rev A03 09/20 © 2020 LifeSafety Power.All rights reserved
IMPORTANT
All information, including illustrations, is believed to be reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each
product for their particular application. LifeSafety Power makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information,
and disclaims any liability regarding its use. LifeSafety Power’s only obligations are those in the LifeSafety Power Standard Terms
and Conditions of Sale for this product, and in no case will LifeSafety Power or its distributors be liable for any incidental, indirect, or
consequential damages arising from the sale, resale, use, or misuse of the product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
In addition, LifeSafety Power reserves the right to make changes—without notification to Buyer—to processing or materials that do not
aect compliance with any applicable specification.
LifeSafety Power
899 E. Park Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048 USA
www.lifesafetypower.com
Phone [phone]
[e-mail]
RBE Battery Configuration Guide
Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery 3 Battery 4
Available
Output
Available
Output
Battery 1, 2
Configuration
Battery 3, 4
Configuration
12V 12V@8Ah NA
12V 12V 12V@16Ah Parallel
12V 12V 24V@8Ah Series
12V 12V 12V 12V@24Ah Parallel
12V 12V 12V 12V@8Ah 24V@8Ah NA Series
12V 12V 12V 12V 12V@32Ah Parallel
12V 12V 12V 12V 24V@16Ah Series Series
Parallel
12V 12V 12V 12V 12V@16Ah 24V@8Ah Parallel Series