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PCVT-48VDC-53VDC Power Converter 

Install Guide 

  Provides VDC power conditioning and isolation. 
  Accepts 38-70 VDC Inputs. 
  Provides 53 VDC

 

output.  

 

Contents 

Introduction and Description ......................................................................................................................... 2 
Model Numbers ............................................................................................................................................. 2 
Safety ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 

Cautions and Warnings ............................................................................................................................ 3 
Restricted Access Note ............................................................................................................................ 4 

Compliance Information ................................................................................................................................ 5 

Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................................................... 5 
UL Component Recognition ...................................................................................................................... 5 
CE Mark .................................................................................................................................................... 5 
FCC Regulations ...................................................................................................................................... 5 
Canadian Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 5 
European Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 5 
Electrical Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 7 

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................... 8 

Ship Kit Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 8 

Mounting........................................................................................................................................................ 9 
Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 10 

Front Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 10 
Connect POWER INPUT #1 ................................................................................................................... 10 
Connect POWER INPUT #2 ................................................................................................................... 10 
Connect the POWER OUTPUT .............................................................................................................. 10 
Optional Terminal Block (Euro Block) Connection ................................................................................. 11 

Terminal Block Power Source ............................................................................................................ 11 

Grounding the PCVT-48VDC-53VDC ..................................................................................................... 12 

Grounding Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 13 

Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 14 

Power In Status LEDs ............................................................................................................................. 14 

Technical Specifications and Standards ..................................................................................................... 15 

Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................. 16 

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 17 
Maintainance ............................................................................................................................................... 18 

Observe ESD Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 18 

Contact Us................................................................................................................................................... 18 
Record of Revisions .................................................................................................................................... 18 

 

Summary of Contents for PCVT-48VDC-53VDC

Page 1: ...E Mark 5 FCC Regulations 5 Canadian Regulations 5 European Regulations 5 Electrical Safety Warnings 7 Unpacking 8 Ship Kit Contents 8 Mounting 9 Installation 10 Front Panel 10 Connect POWER INPUT 1 10 Connect POWER INPUT 2 10 Connect the POWER OUTPUT 10 Optional Terminal Block Euro Block Connection 11 Terminal Block Power Source 11 Grounding the PCVT 48VDC 53VDC 12 Grounding Procedure 13 Operation...

Page 2: ...rew terminal power connections Operating temperature 40 o C to 70 o C UL60950 CE Mark IEC60068 2 31 IEC60068 2 27 IEC60068 2 6 FCC and TAA compliance Fixed configuration no DIP switches or jumpers Laying a PCVT unit upright on a floor or desktop blocks the bottom vents convection cooling issue DIN rail mount only Model Numbers Model Description PCVT 48VDC 53VDC Power Converter WMBD DIN Rail Mount ...

Page 3: ...autions This requires proper grounding i e wear a wrist strap Caution Copper based media ports e g Twisted Pair TP Ethernet USB RS232 RS422 RS485 DS1 DS3 Video Coax etc are intended to be connected to intra building inside plant link segments that are not subject to lightening transients or power faults They are not to be connected to inter building outside plant link segments that are subject to ...

Page 4: ...l to the equipment See Electrical Safety Warnings on page 7 for Electrical Safety Warnings translated into multiple languages Restricted Access Note WARNING Disconnect power before installing and wiring the PCVT 48VDC 53VDC for power Failure to observe this warning could result in an electrical shock Wiring considerations The following wiring considerations are recommended Use separate paths to ro...

Page 5: ...e the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense Canadian Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le présent appareil numérique n émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appa...

Page 6: ...quipment communications equipment office appliances and multi media equipment for use in the home office business school computer room and similar locations IEC 60950 1 is developed maintained by IEC Technical Committee TC 108 Maintenance Team No 2 MT2 Safety and Energy Efficiency of Information Technology Equipment In China the ITE Standard formally designated GB 4943 1 2011 is based on the Secon...

Page 7: ...chriften worden geïnstalleerd Sécurité électrique IMPORTANT Cet équipement doit être utilisé conformément aux instructions de sécurité Sähköturvallisuus TÄRKEÄÄ Tämä laite on asennettava turvaohjeiden mukaisesti Sicurezza elettrica IMPORTANTE questa apparecchiatura deve essere installata rispettando le norme di sicurezza Elektrisk sikkerhet VIKTIG Dette utstyret skal nstallers I samsvar med sikker...

Page 8: ...ntents below 3 Place the PCVT and related materials in the desired install location Figure 2 PCVT 48VDC 53VDC Unpacking 4 Save the PCVT 10x9x4 Box and Insert for future use Ship Kit Contents The PCVT 48VDC 53VDC is shipped with several standard items Make sure you have received the following One PCVT 48VDC 53VDC Power Converter One DIN Rail Mount Bracket Kit One printed Product Documentation postc...

Page 9: ...Install Guide 33568 Rev A www transition com Page 9 of 18 Mounting The PCVT must be mounted vertically using a DIN Rail mounting bracket Typically the Terminal Blocks will be facing upward as shown in the views below Figure 3 DIN Rail Mounting ...

Page 10: ... connector see figure below See Power In Status LEDs on page 14 2 Connect the other end of the wires to the first power source ensuring correct polarity Connect POWER INPUT 2 1 Connect the wires to the V2 and V2 connections of the POWER INPUT 2 terminal block connector see figure below See Power In Status LEDs on page 14 2 Connect the other end of the wires to the second power source ensuring corr...

Page 11: ...proper length 2 Insert the positive and negative power wires into V1 and V1 contacts respectively of the terminal block note polarity on the chassis Make sure the wires are secure See Figure 4 on the previous page 3 Insert the positive and negative power wires into V2 and V2 contacts respectively into the power source make sure the wires are secure See Figure 4 on the previous page 4 Insert the po...

Page 12: ... conducting path from the PCVT 48VDC 53VDC must Flow via the grounding lugs to the common bonding network CBN for telecom installations or to an alternative approved grounding system if required for non telecom installations Be of sufficiently low impedance to conduct fault currents likely to be imposed on the PCVT 48VDC 53VDC and Enable proper operation of any over current protection devices The ...

Page 13: ...ctor 2 Attach the grounding conductor to the PCVT 48VDC 53VDC by placing the two hole connector onto the grounding lugs and fasten with the enclosed lock washers lug nuts at the proper torque per the manufacturer s specification at the vendor web page 4 5 inch pounds typical or recommended 3 Attach the opposite end of the grounding conductor to the common bonding network CBN for telecom or to eart...

Page 14: ...nstall Guide 33568 Rev A www transition com Page 14 of 18 Operation Power In Status LEDs Use the LEDs to monitor PCVT Power Input status POWER 1 LED Lit Connected to POWER INPUT 1 POWER 2 LED Lit Connected to POWER INPUT 2 Figure 8 Front Panel ...

Page 15: ...ting Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude 500 to 10 000 H Output Output Voltage 53 VDC Current Rating 4 9A Power Rating 260 Watts Ripple Noise Max 200mV Maximum Voltage Tolerance 0 6 Line Regulation 0 6 Load Regulation 0 6 Setup Rise Time 100 mSec Hold Up Time 100 µSec Input Voltage Range 38 70 VDC Efficiency 80 MAX Current Typical 7 5A 48 VDC Inrush Current Cold 10A 48 VDC Protection against...

Page 16: ...Transition Networks Inc PCVT 48VDC 53VDC Install Guide 33568 Rev A www transition com Page 16 of 18 Dimensions Figure 9 Dimensions ...

Page 17: ...nternational 00 1 952 941 7600 See the Maintainance section on page 18 YES Proceed to step 2 below 2 Is the PCVT POWER 2 LED lit NO Is there a power connector plugged into the POWER 2 terminal block Is the VDC power source operating correctly Is there voltage in the range of 38 70 VDC present at the terminal block connector on the PCVT YES Check if the fuse is OK NO The fuse is not field replaceab...

Page 18: ...nto Hwww transition comH and click the Learning Center link E Mail Ask a question anytime by sending an e mail to our technical support staff Htechsupport transition comH Address Transition Networks 10900 Red Circle Drive Minnetonka MN 55343 U S A telephone 952 941 7600 toll free 800 526 9267 fax 952 941 2322 Record of Revisions Rev Date Notes A 02 05 14 Initial release Trademark Notice All tradem...

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