Quick Eagle Networks DL3800E manual Power Cables and Connections, AC Power Connection

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POWER CABLES AND CONNECTIONS

The DL3800E unit can be ordered with an AC or DC power supply.

AC Power Connection

An AC power cord is supplied with the DL3800E -AC-XXX to provide 120 to 240 VAC power. The power cord receptacle is located on the rear panel of the DL3800E-AC-XXX. For AC power, connect the AC power cord to the DL3800E-AC-XXX, and plug into the nearest AC outlet.

DC Power Connection

The Quick Eagle Networks DL3800E Inverse Multiplexer can also be powered by a -48 VDC power source. The DC power connection on the DL3800E is located on the back panel. There are eight screw terminals located on the rear panel. The two screw terminals on the far right (looking at the rear panel) are for DC power.

Connect the -48 V wire to the screw terminal labeled —. Attach the 48 V Return(+) wire to the screw terminal to the immediate right, labeled +. Connect earth ground to the ground stud.

When using DC power, you will need the following:

•A tray cable which must be UL recognized 14 AWG, 3 conductors, copper strand.

•Electrical power and control cable type TC, 600 V 90°C. (Alpha Wire Company No. 45443 is an example.)

To mechanically install the DL 3800E when using DC power, perform the following steps:

1.Place the DL3800E unit on a flat surface or in a rack.

2.Before you connect the DL3800E unit to the centralized DC power source, strip 2.0 inches of jacket material off the tray cable and 0.5 inch of insulation off each wire.

3.Connect the -48 VDC wire to the - terminal (on the rear panel’s terminal block, using a small flat screw driver (¼-inch blade) to fasten the wire.

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