Cobalt Networks PS-8300 Fault Reporting, Improving Performance, Ventilation and Cooling

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Note

In case of a power supply failure, contact your openGearTM dealer.

The PS-8300 is a power factor corrected supply, capable of working with all world AC standards (100-240V). The supply has an indicator LED on the front, and an error detection circuit that will indicate the conditions described in Table 1.

 

 

 

Table 1. Status LED Descriptions

 

 

 

LED

Color

Display and Description

 

 

 

Fault

Red

When lit, an alarm condition is occurring on a card. (CFM-8310 option)

 

 

 

Fan Fail

Red

When lit, a fan on the frame door or PS-8300 is stalled. (CFM-8310 option)

 

 

 

 

 

When lit green, the PS-8300 is operating normally.

Power

Green/

When flashing red:

there is an output over or under voltage condition on the PS-8300

Supply

Red

there is no A/C; assumed that the second supply is operating

 

 

 

 

 

normally

Fault Reporting

If the optional CFM-8310 module is installed, the error conditions listed in Table 1 above will trigger the SMPTE 269M fault reporting circuit, and the signal will be sent to the Fault BNC on the back of the frame. Refer to the section “Fault Report Connector” in this chapter and the chapter, “SMPTE 269M Fault Reporting Option” for further details.

Improving Performance

To improve performance and reliability, the PS-8300 has an on-board fan. Under high load conditions (>40 Watt), the optional CFM-8310 Cooling Fan Module must be added for increased ventilation.

Ventilation and Cooling

This frame has been specially engineered to minimize internal heat buildup and thus improve card reliability. However, for long-term reliability and increased product life of the 8310 frame (without the Cooling Fan Module installed), it is recommended that the total power dissipation of all cards installed in the frame should not exceed 40 Watt, and to leave an empty 1RU panel space above and below the frame for improved heat dissipation. For information on the power dissipation of openGearTM cards, please refer to the openGearTM Product Catalog or visit our website.

For applications using less than 40 Watt in a non-ventilated frame, but where the individual card power consumption is greater than 8 Watt, the cards should be evenly distributed in the frame. This will prevent the creation of concentrated heat, or unbalanced heat-rise areas, in the frame.

For applications that require greater heat dissipation, or where the card power consumption is greater than 40 Watt, it is necessary to use the 8310-C frame (with Cooling Fan Module installed), or to install the CFM-8310 Cooling Fan Module field upgrade option. When the Cooling Fan Module is installed, the frame and PS-8300 can supply up to 120 Watt of card power. Under these ventilated conditions, there is no requirement for extra spacing between the frames. The 8310-C (or 8310 with CFM-8310 option) can be stacked one on top of the other, a feature that is highly desirable in densely crowded rack frame environments.

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8310 User Manual (V 1.0.1)

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Contents OpenGearTM Two Rack Unit Frame Power Supply PS-8300 Cobalt Digital IncCopyright TrademarksImportant Regulatory and Safety Notices Symbol MeaningsImportant Safety Instructions US FCC Part Product Power Cord RequirementsEMC Notices Maintenance/User Serviceable Parts Environmental InformationContents Contact Us Service InformationOrdering Information Word of Thanks IntroductionThis Chapter OverviewFeatures Robust Power SuppliesDocumentation Terms Unpacking Installation and SetupStatic Discharge Installing the Frame Power Supply Installing the FramePower Supply PS-8300 and Power Cable Hazardous VoltagesVentilation and Cooling Fault ReportingImproving Performance Color Display and DescriptionCable Connections Fan Kit InstalledPower Cable Connection Without Fan KitRear I/O Modules BNC Rear I/O ModuleRear I/O Module Installation Smpte Alarm ConnectorDual Reference Connectors OpenBUS ConnectorEthernet Connector Smpte 269M Fault Reporting Option Frame Connections DetailsSpecifications Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental Smpte FaultReporting Important Notes Frame Features Fan Board Installation Instructions Cooling FeaturesInstalling the Cooling Fan Module Frame Door Features Cooling Fan Functions and User ControlsInstalling the Controller Card Functions of the Controller CardControls and LEDs for the Controller Card MFC-8310 Alarm Configuration JumperAlarm Mute Button MFC-8310 LEDsMFC-8310 Controller Card LED Descriptions Ethernet Setup Remote Control Networking FeaturesInstalling the Network Controller Card Functions of the Network Controller CardMFC-8310-N DIP Switches Controls and LEDs for the Network Controller CardMFC-8310-N LEDs DIP Switches on the MFC-8310-NButtons on the MFC-8310-N Color Location Display and Description DashBoard and DashBoard Lite Control System SoftwareSnmp Monitoring and Control Operating Tip Configuring SnmpEnabling Snmp Installing the Rear Support Bars and Brackets Rear Support Bars and BracketsFrame Controller Alarm Mute/Bootload Button Service InformationTroubleshooting Checklist Warranty and Repair Policy Case of ProblemsOptional Equipment Ordering InformationStandard Equipment Page Visit us at the Cobalt Digital Inc. website Contact UsContact Cobalt Digital Inc