Magnum 6K8-Series Industrial Field Switch Installation and User Guide (04/07)
DC Power Connector: First Source: “A+”, “A
-“
, 2nd
GND: Terminal for “earth” or ground wire connection to the hub chassis
Source “B
-
“, “B+”
Input: Two separate sources, each at 88 - 300 VDC
upply, a s
entical to those listed in
pendix
ith the internal -48VDC, 24VDC and
125VDC Dual-Source power supply are designed for installations where a battery plant
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ide for a detailed description
of the Ma
ws the unit to operate whenever DC power is
he two inputs
With the exception of the dual DC input power connections and the power
s ll pecifications and configuration options for the Magnum 6K8-Series -48VDC,
2 n 125VDC models with this Dual-Source option are id4VDC a d
the Magnum 6K8-Series Fiber Switches Installation and User Guide, including Ap
B “Internal DC Power Supply Option”
C2.0 MAGNUM 6K8-SERIES, with -48VDC, 24VDC and 125VDC Dual-Source
option (OPTIONAL)
The 6K8-Series-Switch models w
is the power source, and where two separate power sources are utilized in order to
increase operational uptime and to simplify maintenance.
The functionality of the Magnum 6K8-Series Switch -48VDC, 24VDC and
125VDC Dual-Source Option units is identical to the standard AC-powered models
Refer to the main sections of this Installation and User Gu
gnum 6K8-Series Switches.
C3.0 DUAL-SOURCE OPTION, THEORY OF OPERATION
The Dual-Source DC power
option is designed using diodes inside
GND
FUSE
+
-
SUPPLY
A+
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of the chassis on each DC power input
line. ode is placed in each of the A di
four input lines (behind the four
external power connection terminals)
so that power from an external source
can only flow into the unit. This allo
correctly applied to either or both of t
“A” or “B”. The hub will normally draw
its power from the DC source with the highest voltage at a given time.
tage
i
c) When one correct DC input is present, the Switch will receive power if the other DC input is
C4.0 FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE DUAL-SOURCE DESIGN
a) The Switch unit can receive power from either input,
b) The Switch unit will not allow power to flow from a higher voltage input to a lower vol
nput, i.e. the two DC power sources are not mixed together by the hub.
A-
B+
B-
GND
CHASSIS
HUB
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