Software House PSX-RGS Guide

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PSX-RGS RACKMOUNT
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
P03-032 revAO6

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PSX-RGS Rack Drawer Power System - Installation and Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Section 1 – Installation ....................................1
1.1 Mounting the Rack Mount Supply into a Standard 19" Rack ..........................1
1.2 PSX-RGS Rackmount Power Supply Overview ....................................2
1.3 Internal Pre-Configuration ....................................................4
1.4 Making the Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 2 – Adding Software House Boards ......................8
2.1 Software House Board Mounting Detail ..........................................8
2.2 Wiring Information ..........................................................8
Section 3 – Specifications ................................. 10
3.1 Electrical Specifications .....................................................11
3.2 Temperature Specifications ..................................................11
3.3 Mechanical Specifications ...................................................11

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Notes and Warnings
Symbol Definitions
The following symbols are used throughout this manual
hThis symbol is intended to alert the installer of shock
hazards within the enclosure. Service should only be
performed by qualified service personnel
iThis symbol is intended to alert the installer of im-
portant information intended to help the installer
avoid personal injury or property damage
Warnings
hInstallation and service should be performed only by
qualified service personnel and should conform to
all local codes
h
To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not
expose this equipment to rain or moisture
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This equipment shall be installed in a manner which
prevents unintentional operation by employees,
cleaning personnel, or others working in the prem-
ises, by falling objects, customers, building vibra-
tion, or similar causes
i
This equipment is not intended for use within the pa-
tient care areas of a Health Care Facility
h
Replace fuses only with the same type and rating as
indicated in the specifications section of this manual.
i
To prevent impaired operation, ensure that all wiring
is routed and secured to prevent accidental open or
short circuit conditions
i
The system and any batteries (if used) should be
tested at least once per year to ensure proper opera-
tion
Regulatory Information
The equipment discussed within this manual has been tested
to the following standards:
• UL 294 6th edition
FCC Information
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre-
quency energy and, if not installed and used in accord ance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interfer-
ence at his own expense
Conventions Used Within this Manual
Positional information (e.g. top, bottom, up, down, left,
right, etc.) is referenced with the board or enclosure in the
orientation shown in the illustrations in this manual

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Introduction
The PSX-RGS rackmount enclosures are designed to
provide a mechanical housing for PSX power supplies, PSX
accessory modules and Software House access control
components as defined by the table below.
The enclosure will provide mounting for either a PSX75 or
PSX150 power supply and an ISTAR ULTRA or ULTRA SE
ACM board.
Input / output wiring is intended to be through the rear
knockouts using appropriate strain relief fittings such as
will fit the provided knockouts and be listed for the purpose.
To eliminate wire strain, it is good practice to leave a service
loop at the rear of the enclosure, sufficient to accommodate
the distance of travel provided by the enclosure slides.
Internal wiring channels with indents for wire ties have been
provided for wire management and tie down. All wiring is to
be secured in a manner consistent with requirements and
good practice and per the PSX Power manuals provided
with the PSX enclosure and the Software House manuals
provided with the ISTAR board components.
The unit is intended for mounting within a standard EIA 19
inch electronics rack with a maximum depth of 36 inches.
Product Description
Table - Compatible Boards
OPTIONAL
LOCK POWER
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION/
REMOTE MONITORING
ISTAR
PSX
Model Number
PSX Manual
Document Number
PSX75 P03-040
PSX150 P03-040
PSX250 P03-040
PSX-B100 P03-005
PSX-D8, D8P P03-007
PSX-C4, C4P P03-009
PSX-C8, C8P P03-009
PSX-M8, M8P P03-036
PSX-NL2 P03-045
PSX-NL4 P03-037
SWH Controller
Model Number
Model Manual
Document Number
USTAR-ACM UM266
USTAR-ACM-SE UM311

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Installation and Operation
Section 1 – Installation
Use the following procedure when mounting a PSX-RGS
series supply into a standard EIA 19" equipment rack.
1. Ensure any internal configuration (voltage selection, fault
detection settings, etc) are complete before mounting.
See Section 1.3 of this manual for more information.
2. Locate the rack-mounting holes in the ears of the en-
closure.
3. Slide the enclosure into an open 2U location in the rack
4. Center the enclosure in the rack and secure with four of
the 10-32 x 3/4" screws provided.
5. Attach the rear of the adjustable rails to the rear of
the rack with the remaining four 10-32 x 3/4" screws
provided.
6. To mount the Z-Bracket wire management arm use
the included hardware to attach one end to the racks's
rear rail and the other end to the back panel of the
PSX-RGS enclosure. (Figure 2)
1.1 Mounting the Rack Mount Supply into a Standard 19" Rack
The following pages cover the installation of the PSX-RGS series rack-mountable power supplies.
Power
Figure 1 - The Enclosure Mounting Holes
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NOTE: PSX-RGS Enclosures MUST be mounted in a four
post rack. Keep heavier components near the bottom of the
rack to reduce the risk of toppling of a top-heavy rack.
The PSX-RGS Series is factory set for 120VAC
input. See section 1.3.2 for 230VAC configuration.
Figure 2 – Z Bracket Mounting
1 1/2"
13 7/8”
13 7/8”
4 3/8”
AC Power

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1.2 PSX-RGS Rackmount Power Supply Overview
AC Power
CNTRLR
NETLINK
wire clamps not provided - for illustration only
Power

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Installation and Operation
1Ethernet Connection There are two Ethernet jacks pro-
vided on the rear of the PSX-RGS. The connector marked
NETLINK is intended for use when an optional PSX Netlink
Communications module is used and a cable will be con-
nected from the Netlink module to the rear side of this jack.
The connector marked CNTRLR is unused. See Section 1.4.2
and the corresponding NetLink manual for more information.
2Main AC Power Switch / Circuit Breaker
This is the main AC power switch for the enclosure. This
switch lights when power is on and also has a built-in circuit
breaker rated at 8A. If the circuit breaker trips, reset it by
cycling the switch to off then back to on.
3AC Line Input
This is the connector for the AC line cord. Plug the included
computer-style line cord into this connector. Connect the
other end of the cord to the power strip inside the rack or
another suitable AC power receptacle.
iThe PSX-RGS Series is factory set for 120VAC input - see
section 1.3.2 for 230VAC configuration
4Wire Management Z-bracket Mounting Point
The mounting point for the Z-bracket used for wire manage-
ment. The tapped holes accept the hardware included with
the bracket.
5Field Wiring - Pass Throughs
These are the openings to pass the field wiring to and from
the internal components. Slots are also provided for secur-
ing wiring for strain relief.
Interior Configuration
• PSX Accessory Boards — Depending on the configura-
tion, the PSX-RGS may contain accessory boards for
output distribution, secondary voltages, or network
communication. Consult the appropriate manuals for the
included accessory boards for wiring and configuration
information.
• Bat(±) — This is where the battery connection is made.
The voltage of the battery set must match the voltage of
the associated power supply. See the PSX75 or PSX150
manual for more information. If a PSX Netlink module
is being used, also see the PSX Netlink manual for more
information.
• DC1(±) —This is a bulk power output with the full power
of the associated power supply available on these termi-
nals. See Section 1.4.2 for more information.
• DC2(±) —This is an FAI-controllable bulk power output
with the full power of the associated power supply available
on these terminals. Dual power supply models will have two
DC2 outputs. See Section 1.4.2 for more information.
• ACF & SF — These are the AC and System Fault out-
puts. From the factory these are set to provide a closed
connection when there is no fault. Dual power supply
models will have two sets of AC and System Fault out-
puts. See Section 1.4.2 for more information.
• V+, I+, I–, V–, L, L —These terminals accept the op-
tional FAI input for connection the the Fire Alarm Control
Panel. The FAI input will control the DC2 output on all
PSX-RGS models, and will control any FAI controlled ac-
cessories. See Section 1.4.3 for more information.
6Front Panel Power On LED Indicator
This LED indicates presence of AC voltage.
7Drawer Camlock
This is the lock to secure the PSX-RGS drawer into the case.
Unlocking this lock allows the drawer to be pulled out from the
rack for installation and servicing.
The following are basic descriptions. Refer to the appropriate section for more detailed information.

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Configuration internal to the rack mount enclosure is re-
quired on PSX-RGS series power supplies prior to instal-
lation into a rack. Ensure all power is disconnected before
performing this initial configuration.
1.3.1 Opening the Drawer of the Enclosure
Use the following steps to open the front of the rackmount en-
closure and gain access to the configurable settings. (Figure 2)
1. Lay the enclosure flat on its bottom surface
2. Use enclosed key set to unlock front camlock
3. Slide the internal drawer out from the outer case of the
PSX-RGS.
When configuration is complete, reverse the procedure to
relock the drawer.
Power
1.3.2 Configuring for a 230VAC Input Voltage
The PSX-RGS series is factory set for a 120VAC input. If the
PSX-RGS is to be used with a 230VAC input, jumper JP1 must
be cut on the PSX75 or PSX150 power supply internal to the
PSX-RGS. (Figures 3 and 4). See the PSX power supply man-
ual for more information.
i Failure to cut JP1 on both supplies when connecting to a
230VAC input will damage the system and void the warranty.
1.3.3 Setting the Output Voltages
Set the output voltage of the PSX power supply by moving
SW1 to either 12V or 24V (See #3 in Figure 3). See the PSX
power supply manual for more information on setting the
output voltage.
1.3.4 Enabling or Disabling Battery Presence Detection
The PSX power supply may be set to detect a missing bat-
tery set. To enable battery presence detection, place the
BATDET jumper ON. To disable battery presence detection,
remove the BATDET jumper, or place it on only one pin.
(See #2 in Figure 3)
1.3.5 Enabling or Disabling Earth Ground Detection
Each PSX power supply is able to detect earth ground
faults. To enable earth ground fault detection, place the
EARTH GND DET jumper ON. To disable earth ground fault
detection, remove the EARTH GND DET jumper or place it
on only one pin. (See #1 in Figure 3)
NOTE: Only one device in a system should have earth
ground fault detection enabled or conflicts may occur. In
addition, only ONE PSX power supply in a dual-supply PSX
system should have earth ground fault detection enabled or
a conflict may occur.
1.3 Internal Pre-Configuration
Figure 2 - Unlocking Drawer

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Figure 4 - PSX 230VAC jumper location
OPTIONAL
LOCK POWER
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION/
REMOTE MONITORING
ISTAR
Earth Ground
Battery Detect
Voltage Select
230VAC Jumper
Figure 3 - Configuring the Internal PSX Power Supply in an PSX-RGS Series Rackmount
AC Input
cut jumper
for 230VAC
cut jumper
for 230VAC
AC Input
PSX150PSX75

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1.4.1 Main AC Power Connection
To connect the PSX-RGS series to the main AC power
source, plug one end of the included computer-style AC
cord into the AC Power connector on the back of the enclo-
sure. Connect the other end of the AC cord into a suitable
AC power outlet.
If connecting the PSX-RGS to a 230VAC source, cut JP1 on
the internal PSX power supply - See section 1.3.2
iFailure to cut JP1 jumper on the PSX power supply when
connecting to a 230VAC input will damage the system and
void the warranty.
1.4.2 Ethernet Connection
To make the ethernet connection, connect one end of a stan-
dard (RJ45) ethernet cable to the connector on the back of
the PSX-RGS power supply. Connect the other end of the
ethernet cable to a live network connection (See Figure 5).
PSX-RGS models containing a PSX Netlink communication
ethernet module allows access to the PSX-RGS via the internet
or local intranet. Functionality varies by model type. The inter-
nal PSX Netlink communication module must be configured
before connecting to a network. See the PSX Netlink manual
for more information.
The connector marked CNTRLR is unused.
1.4 Making the Wiring Connections
AC Power
CNTRLR
NETLINK
Figure 5 - Ethernet Network Connection

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FAI Input Usage
1.4.3 Fire Alarm Input Wiring
This section provides more detailed information on the connection and usage of the FAI input.
Activation with a Normally Open Relay Contact
FAI Activates when the
NO contact CLOSES.
FAI Deactivates when the
NO contact OPENS.
Activation with a Normally Closed Relay Contact
FAI Activates when the
NC contact OPENS.
FAI Deactivates when the
NC contact CLOSES.
Note: FAI with a NC contact
cannot be tested by removing
the terminal strip, as this will
remove the jumper wires from
V+ and V- as well. To test,
remove one wire going to the
NC Contact.
Activation with a Voltage Input
FAI Activates when voltage is
APPLIED in the correct polarity.
FAI Deactivates when voltage is
REMOVED or the polarity of the
voltage is REVERSED. Polarity
shown in the ACTIVATED state
Latching the FAI Input
Latching of the FAI Input
is achieved by placing a
NC contact across the
two ‘L’ terminals. The FAI
may be activated by any
of the methods listed.
FAI Deactivates when the
input is deactivated AND
the NC Latching contact is
momentarily OPENED.
Example – NO Contact
activation with latching
FAI Activates when the NO contact CLOSES. FAI Deactivates
when the NO contact OPENS AND the NC contact momentarily
OPENS.
FAI Activation with a Normally Open Relay Contact
and PSX AC Fault Lock Over Ride
FAI Activates either, when the Fire Alarm NO contact CLOSES,
or when the AC Fault NC contact CLOSES
FAI Deactivates either, when the Fire Alarm NO contact OPENS,
or when the PSX AC Fault NC contact OPENS
SYS ACSYS AC
FAULTSFAULTS
FAI
INPUT
CC NCNC NONO CC NCNC NONO
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LL LL V–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LL LL V–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
NO
Contact
NC
Contact
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LL LL V–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
9-30 VDC
–
+
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LL LL V–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
NO
Contact
NC
Contact
FAI INPUTFAI INPUT
LL LL V–V– I–I– I+I+ V+V+
1.4 Making the Wiring Connections

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This section describes the installation procedure for mounting
ISTAR subassemblies into the PSX-RGS chassis.
2.1 ISTAR Mounting Detail
Mounting of the Software House subassemblies are by means
of the supplied hardware consisting of ½ inch Female to Male
threaded standoffs secured to the backplate of the rack mount
drawer (See Figure 4).
Section 2 – Adding ISTAR Boards
12V
24V
AC TUPNI
120/230AVC
BAT+
BAT-
DC1
BR
DC2
+ DC2 - + DC1 -
N
EG
H
L L V- I- I+ V+
NC NCNO NOC C
SYS FLT AC FLT FAI INPUT
SYSTEM POWER
Figure 4 - Mounting ISTAR Boards
2.2 Wiring Information
Refer to the appropriate Software House ISTAR or PSX
power supply installation manual for information on wir-
ing the boards.
iWARNING: To avoid potential damage, always measure
output voltage before connecting devices

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Configuration and Usage
Backplate Power Configurations
150W Ultra ACM / SE ACM pattern75W Ultra ACM / SE ACM pattern
Accessory
Boards
Accessory
Boards
Accessory
Boards
ULTRA
ACM
Dual ACM 75W
Dual SE
SE / I-O I-O
ULTRA
ACM
ACM SE
ULTRA
ACM
ACM SE
Additional ISTAR Patterns (same backplate)

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Section 3 – Specifications
3.1 Electrical Specifications
Specifications PSX-RGS75 Series PSX-RGS150 Series
AC Input Voltage 120/230VAC
±15% at 50-60Hz
120/230VAC
±15% at 50-60Hz
Power 100 Watts 200 Watts
Standby Current 100mA 100mA
DC Output for EACH internal supply
at 12V Setting
Voltage 12.5V ±0.5V nominal 12.5V ±0.5V nominal
Max Current 4.5A 12A
Ripple 120mV 120mV
Regulation ±2% ±2%
Efficiency 85% (120VAC
60Hz In, Full Load,
No Batt)
88% (120VAC
60Hz In, Full Load,
No Batt)
DC Output for EACH internal supply
at 24V Setting
Voltage 25.0V ±0.5V nominal 25.0V ±0.5V nominal
Max Current 3A 6A
Ripple 120mV 120mV
Regulation ±2% ±2%
Efficiency 85% (120VAC
60Hz In, Full Load,
No Batt)
88% (120VAC
60Hz In, Full Load,
No Batt)
Battery Size & Type 4-40AH Lead Acid
or Gel Cell
4-80AH Lead Acid
or Gel Cell
Charge Current 1A (±10%) Maximum
(Adjustable via
PowerCom Software)
2A (±10%) Maximum
(Adjustable via
PowerCom Software)
Fuse Ratings DC1 (Internal) ATM 7.5A ATM 15A
DC2 (Internal) ATM 7.5A ATM 15A
Battery (Internal) ATM 7.5A ATM 15A
Distributed Zones ATM 3A ATM 3A
BTU Output BTU 33 66
Fault Setpoints Low AC 95V (±6%) 95V (±6%)
Earth GND 2000 Ohms 2000 Ohms
Output Voltage ±10% of nominal ±10% of Nominal
Batt Voltage ±10% of nominal ±10% of Nominal
Batt Presence 6–15V (12V Setting),
11–29V (24V Setting)
6–15V (12V Setting),
11–29V (24V Setting)
Fault Relay Contacts AC FLT 1A at 24VDC 1A at 24VDC
SYS FLT 1A at 24VDC 1A at 24VDC

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Specifications
3.2 Temperature Specifications
All Models
Ambient Temperature 0°C to 49°C (32°F to 120°F)
Ambient Humidity 93% at 32°C (90°F) maximum
Storage Temperature –30°C to 70°C (–22°F to 158°F)
3.3 Mechanical Specifications
2U Enclosure
Size
Approximate Weight
17.00" W x 3.50" H x 20.50" D (445mm W x 89mm H x 521mm D)
20 lbs but can vary based on configuration

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