ADC Power Supply Power Distribution Products User Manual

ADCP-80-526  
Issue 6  
December 2006  
PowerWorx® Power Distribution Products  
Select Series™ Fuse Platform  
User Manual  
18858-A  
1354430 Rev B  
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL  
This manual describes the PowerWorx® Select Series™ Fuse Platform and provides  
installation, operation, maintenance, and testing procedures. The Select Series™ Fuse Platform  
is available with various types of fuses including TPA, KLM, and GMT fuses. Two types of  
fuses can be combined within the same platform, if required. Within this manual, the Select  
Series™ Fuse Platform is referred to as the “Select Series™ fuse platform” or the “fuse  
platform”.  
STANDARDS CERTIFICATION  
The fuse platform complies with the applicable sections of the following standards: UL,  
Telcordia, NEC 1999, CE, IEC, CSA, and NEBS Level 3.  
ADMONISHMENTS  
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to  
persons or equipment. An admonishment identifies a possible hazard and then explains what  
may happen if the hazard is not avoided. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,  
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times. These warnings are flagged by use of  
the triangular alert icon (seen below), and are listed in descending order of severity of injury or  
damage and likelihood of occurrence.  
Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal  
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.  
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal  
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.  
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor  
personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.  
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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Warning: The fuse platform uses electrical voltage and current levels that may be considered  
an electrical hazard. Care should be exercised to assure that only qualified personnel are  
allowed to install, operate, maintain, or otherwise come into contact with this equipment when  
the fuse platform is energized. Only insulated tools should be used on energized elements of the  
fuse platform.  
Caution: All fuse platform wiring and cabling should be connected with the system office  
battery input off or disconnected at the office distribution panel.  
Caution: A replacement fuse must be of the same type and current rating as the fuse being  
replaced.  
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Warning: Wet conditions increase the potential for receiving an electrical shock when  
installing or using electrically-powered equipment. To prevent electrical shock, never install or  
use electrical equipment in a wet location or during a lightning storm.  
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
This section describes the PowerWorx Select Series Fuse Platform.  
1.1 Product Functions and Features  
The Select Series Fuse Platform, shown on the front cover of this manual, supplies protected dc  
power to the –24 Vdc or –48 Vdc equipment typically installed in a central office, multimedia  
headend, remote site, Controlled Environmental Vault (CEV), or other restricted locations. The  
fuse platform is available in a single or dual bus configuration and in several configurations of  
fuse types. The fuse platform provides the following important features:  
• 19-inch or 23-inch EIA or WECO rack mounting.  
• Self-configuring input voltage capability to –24 Vdc or –48 Vdc.  
• GMT, KLM, or TPA fuse types (with corresponding fuse holder modules) alone, or GMT  
in combination with either of the other two types.  
Note: KTK fuses will also fit in the KLM fuse holder, but are not currently rated for dc  
voltages by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).  
• “Upside down” GMT fuse holders making blown fuses easier to see.  
• Optimally-positioned, high-brilliance fuse alarm (red LED) indicators, providing quick  
identification of blown fuses.  
• Field-replaceable high-brilliance power-on (green LED) indicators (one per bus).  
• Easy-to-remove plastic protective covers for input and output terminals.  
• Two-hole compression-lug terminals for input power connections.  
• Two grounding studs for robust and reliable ground connectivity.  
• Screw-down barrier terminal strips for power output connections.  
• Relay contacts for alarm notification. The alarm contacts may be used to open or close a  
loop connected from an external alarm system.  
1.2 Fuse Platform Components  
The Select Series Fuse Platform is a customer-configurable product containing either one or two  
power buses. Each power bus is connected to multiple fuse holder modules. In a dual bus  
platform, the two buses are mirror images of one another, having the same types of fuses and the  
same size fuse holder modules. Figure 1 shows the external features of a typical fuse platform  
(in this case, a dual bus fuse platform with four KLM and four GMT fuses per bus).  
Warning: Use of one bus only on a dual bus panel will result in false alarms for the unused bus.  
Power is required on both buses on a dual bus panel for normal operation.  
Warning: In a fuse platform with KLM fuses, the KLM-fused output terminals will show 48  
Vdc even when there is no load and no fuse in the fuse holder. This “phantom voltage” is  
applied by the KLM circuitry alarm sensing function and will be less than 1 Amp.  
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UL/CSA/CE  
LABEL  
BUS A POWER ON  
INDICATOR  
(GREEN LED)  
BUS B POWER ON  
INDICATOR  
(GREEN LED)  
BUS A  
BUS A KLM/KTK  
FUSE HOLDERS  
KLM/KTK  
FUSE ALARM  
INDICATOR  
(RED LED)  
(TYPICAL)  
BUS A GMT  
FUSE ALARM  
INDICATOR  
BUS B GMT  
FUSE ALARM  
INDICATOR  
(RED LED)  
(RED LED)  
BUS B  
KLM/KTK  
FUSE ALARM  
INDICATOR  
(RED LED)  
(TYPICAL)  
BUS A GMT  
FUSE HOLDER  
(4 POSITION)  
BUS B GMT  
FUSE HOLDER  
(4 POSITION)  
BUS B KLM/KTK  
FUSE HOLDER  
FRONT VIEW  
DESIGNATION CARD  
AND CARD HOLDER  
CHASSIS  
GROUND  
STUDS  
BUS B  
POWER INPUT  
TERMINALS  
BUS B  
MOUNTING  
BRACKETS (2),  
INSTALLED FOR 19-IN.  
(48.26 CM) RACK  
MOUNTING  
GMT FUSED  
POWER OUTPUT  
TERMINALS  
BUS B  
BUS A  
KLM/KTK FUSED  
POWER OUTPUT  
TERMINALS  
GMT FUSED  
POWER OUTPUT  
TERMINALS  
ALARM  
TERMINALS  
BUS A  
POWER INPUT  
TERMINALS  
BUS A  
KLM/KTK FUSED  
POWER OUTPUT  
TERMINALS  
COVERS FOR  
INPUT POWER  
TERMINALS  
REAR VIEW  
18877-A  
PROTECTIVE  
COVER  
Figure 1. Dual Bus KLM-GMT Fuse Platform  
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Warning: If a KLM fuse holder without a fuse is connected to a load, an alarm is reported  
(alarm red LED lights and alarm contacts change states, as in a fuse failure).  
Depending on customer order, the fuse platform may have one fuse type alone, or GMT fuses in  
combination with one other fuse type (KLM or TPA). The number of fuse positions on each bus  
is dependent on the maximum current limit, as well as on the current value of the fuses and the  
width of the fuse holders. The maximum current input per bus is 100 Amps.  
1.3 Product Options  
Product options including the following:  
• Two, four, or six TPA fuses with four or ten GMT fuses  
• Two or four KLM or KTK fuses with four or ten GMT fuses  
• Any of the above fuse types alone including:  
– Two, four, or six TPA fuses per bus  
– Two or four KLM or KTK fuses per bus  
– Ten GMT fuses per bus  
Fuse capacity varies per fuse type (see Section 1.8, Bus Capacity on page 7). The total fuse  
output cannot exceed 100 Amps per bus (200 Amps per dual bus platform).  
Note: The continuous output load of the equipment during normal operation should not  
exceed 80% of the rated value of the fuse. This allows some room for manufacturing  
tolerances and voltage fluctuations in the plant power mains.  
Two types of alarm contacts are available: wire wrap or screw-down barrier terminal strip.  
Two fuse platform mounting options are available: EIA/WECO or ETSI. (All fuse platforms can  
be installed in either a 19-inch or 23-inch rack. The fuse platform comes with mounting  
brackets for both rack widths.)  
1.4 Packaged Hardware  
The fuse platform is shipped with hardware components (shown in Figure 2) that are packaged  
separately and enclosed in the same carton. The packaged hardware components include the  
following items:  
• Two sets of mounting brackets (for 19-inch or 23-inch rack mounting)—Used to mount  
the panel on the equipment rack.  
• 5/16-inch long, Phillips drive, 8-32 flat-head thread-forming screws (8)—Used to secure  
the mounting brackets to the panel.  
• 3/8-inch long, combination drive, 12-24 pan-head screws (4) and #12 flat washers (4)—  
Used to secure the mounting brackets to the equipment rack.  
• #10 ring terminals (2) for 12–10 AWG wire—Used to connect the grounding cables to the  
grounding studs.  
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• Rear protective input terminal covers and output terminal covers—Used to prevent  
accidental contact with the power input and output terminals. The number of covers  
provided depends on the fuse configuration.  
• Designation card and card holder—Used to record information about the protected  
equipment. The card holder has a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing to permit  
attachment to the panel, the rack, or a location close to the panel. The designation card  
inserts into the card holder. It is also available as an accessory item.  
REAR COVER FOR OUTPUT POWER TERMINAL BLOCKS,  
ALARM TERMINALS, AND CHASSIS GROUND TERMINALS  
REAR COVERS FOR INPUT  
POWER TERMINAL BLOCKS  
#10 RING TERMINALS FOR  
12-10 AWG WIRE (GROUNDING)  
5/16-INCH (7.936 MM) 8-32  
FLAT-HEAD SCREWS  
19-INCH  
RACK MOUNTING  
BRACKETS  
3/8-INCH (9.525 MM) 12-24  
SCREWS AND #12 WASHERS  
DESIGNATION CARD,  
PROTECTIVE COVER,  
AND CARD HOLDER  
23-INCH  
RACK MOUNTING  
BRACKETS  
MOUNTING BRACKETS  
AND SCREWS FOR 19-INCH OR  
23-INCH RACK INSTALLATION  
18876-A  
Figure 2. Packaged Hardware Components  
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1.5 Accessories  
The following accessories are available for the fuse platform:  
• Standard size GMT, KLM, and TPA type fuses  
• GMT colored fuse-value designation pins (rivets)  
• Cable management bar kits  
• GMT fuse pullers  
• Two-hole compression connector lugs for input power connections  
• Lug terminals to connect #10 AWG wire to earth ground  
• GMT fuse value designation pin holders  
• Fuse value designation card holder kits  
1.6 Mounting  
The fuse platform can be mounted in a 19-inch (48.26 cm) or a 23-inch (58.42 cm) equipment  
rack. Two pairs of mounting brackets, one pair for 19-inch racks and one pair for 23-inch racks,  
are provided with the fuse platform. The fuse platform can be flush mounted or recessed 1, 2, 3,  
or 4 inches (2.54, 5.08, 7.62 or 10.16 cm) from the front of the rack. The mounting brackets  
allow mounting in racks with WECO 1.00-inch (2.54 cm) hole spacing or EIA 1.25-inch (3.18  
cm) hole spacing. The slotted hole pattern in the mounting brackets compensates for vertical  
rack differences and allows the fuse platform to be mounted in either 1.75- or 2-inch (4.45 or  
5.08 cm) rack spaces.  
1.7 Power Buses  
The fuse platform is available with one or two separate power buses. Each bus distributes the  
input power to multiple fused output circuits. In each bus circuit, current flows from the input  
connector to the fuse bus. When a fuse is installed in a fuse holder, the circuit is completed to  
the corresponding output connector. Figure 3 provides a diagram of the power buses in a typical  
fuse platform.  
Fuse failure is sensed by a sensor which causes the alarm monitor to light a red LED indicator  
on the front of the fuse holder. For KLM, KTK, and TPA fuses, there is an individual red LED  
indicator for each individual fuse because each fuse holder holds a single fuse. For GMT fuses,  
there is a red LED indicator for each set of fuses (depending on product configuration, each fuse  
holder holds four or ten fuses). Fuse failure also opens and closes a set of alarm contacts (form  
C dry contacts) connected to the alarm output terminals. There is one such set of alarm contacts  
for each bus, with failure of any fuse on the bus causing an alarm condition.  
If a fuse holder without a fuse is connected to a load, the result differs depending on fuse type.  
For a KLM and KTK fuses, this situation causes the red LED to light and the alarm contacts to  
change states, same as would occur in a fuse failure. A KLM or KTK fuse holder without a fuse  
installed should, therefore, not be connected to a load since this situation could be  
misinterpreted as a failed fuse.  
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For other types of fuses (TPA and GMT), if a fuse holder without a fuse is connected to a load,  
the corresponding sensor remains inactive and no failure is indicated.  
The maximum current capacity of each power bus circuit is 100 Amps. The total output current  
capacity of the fuses on each bus must, therefore, not exceed 100 Amps. The maximum current  
rating is marked on the fuse platform rear side. The power dissipation of the panel is 80 watts  
maximum per fuse platform (40 watts per bus at 100 Amps).  
Note: The continuous output load of the equipment during normal operation should not  
exceed 80% of the rated value of the fuse. This allows some room for manufacturing  
tolerances and voltage fluctuations in the plant power mains.  
KLM  
GMT  
BATT  
RTN  
BATT  
RTN  
1
2
1
2
BATT  
RTN  
3
3
4
4
RED  
RED  
KLM  
GMT  
GREEN  
GREEN  
POWER A  
ALARM  
MONITOR  
NO C NC  
ALARM  
AUDIO  
VISUAL  
REMOTE  
POWER B  
ALARM  
MONITOR  
RED  
RED  
KLM  
GMT  
BATT  
RTN  
BATT  
RTN  
1
2
1
2
RTN  
3
3
BATT  
4
4
20827-A  
Figure 3. Block Diagram of Typical Fuse Platform Power Buses  
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1.8 Bus Capacity  
The current capacity of each power bus is 100 Amps maximum, which is marked above the  
input connectors on the rear of the fuse platform. The total current of a fuse platform with two  
buses is 200 Amps maximum. The power dissipation of the fuse platform is 80 watts maximum  
per fuse platform (40 watts per bus at 100 Amps)  
The following lists the maximum current that each type of fuse can provide:  
• TPA type fuse (each fuse in two, four, or six position module): 50 Amps max.  
• KLM type fuse (each fuse in two or four position modules): 30 Amps max.  
• GMT type fuse (each fuse in four position module): 15 Amps max.  
• GMT type fuse (each fuse in 10 position modules): 10 Amps max.  
1.9 Input Voltage  
The fuse platform can accommodate –24 Vdc input power on both busses or –48 Vdc input  
power on both busses. The voltage is sensed by the fuse platform circuitry.  
The input voltage used with the fuse platform is required to have the following voltage  
characteristics:  
• –24 Vdc nominal, within a range of –21 Vdc to –30 Vdc  
• –48 Vdc nominal, within a range of –42 Vdc to –56 Vdc  
Fuse panels for use with other input voltage values and polarity may be available by special  
order.  
1.10 Input Power Connectors  
Input power to the power bus is supplied through an input power terminal block located on the  
rear side of the fuse platform. Dual bus fuse platforms have a separate input terminal block for  
each bus. If two buses are present, the terminal blocks are designated A and B, corresponding to  
the two power buses.  
Each input terminal block includes two pairs of 0.25-inch studs that are used for connecting the  
BATT (battery –) and RTN (return +) input power cables. Each pair of studs is mounted on  
0.625 inch centers and accepts various size 2-hole compression lugs. The maximum lug width is  
0.62 inches.  
Compression lugs for various sizes AWG wire are available as accessory items. Nuts with  
captive washers are included to secure the compression lugs to the studs. The input terminal  
blocks are located on the rear side of the panel.  
The minimum recommended wire size for the input power wiring is #2 AWG copper wire. In  
selecting wire size, follow local code referring to the ampacity guidelines provided in Appendix  
A of this manual.  
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1.11 Output Power Connectors  
Depending on the fuse configuration used, the fuse platform will have at least one, and up to  
four, output power terminal blocks, located on the rear side of the platform. The number present  
will depend on the fuse type and number of fuse positions. In general, there will be one terminal  
block per bus for each fuse type present on that bus.  
All of the output power terminal blocks are screw-down barrier terminal strips. The terminal  
screws are of various sizes corresponding to the current load of the fuses. Each individual output  
has two terminals, battery (BATT) and return (RTN).  
Copper wire is used for output power wiring. Connections are typically made using ring or  
spade-type connectors crimped onto the output wires. Table 1 gives terminal screw size,  
maximum terminal width, and accepted wire gauge. In selecting wire size, follow local code  
referring to the ampacity guidelines provided in Appendix A of this manual.  
Warning: In a fuse platform with KLM fuses, the KLM-fused output terminals will show 48  
Vdc even when there is no load and no fuse in the fuse holder. This “phantom voltage” is  
applied by the KLM circuitry alarm sensing function and will be less than 1 Amp.  
Table 1. Output Power Terminal Blocks  
LUG/AWG  
FUSE  
TYPE  
FUSE HOLDER  
MODULE  
TERMINAL  
MAXIMUM  
RANGE *  
SCREW SIZE TERMINAL WIDTH  
KLM  
All sizes  
8-32  
8-32  
6-32  
6-32  
8-32  
3-48  
0.320 inch (8.128 mm) #10 to #22  
0.320 inch (8.128 mm) #10 to #22  
0.325 inch (8.255 mm) #12 to #22  
0.260 inch (6.604 mm) #14 to #22  
0.320 inch (8.128 mm) #10 to #22  
0.200 inch (5.080 mm) #16 to #24  
TPA  
All sizes  
GMT  
4- or 5-position  
10-position  
GMT  
TPA/GMT  
4 TPA fuses with  
10 GMT fuses  
* Output terminal accepts wire sizes in the AWG range given; however, wire  
size should be determined based on local requirements and practice.  
1.12 Ground Connectors  
Two #10 studs (with nuts) are provided for grounding the fuse platform chassis. The studs are  
mounted on 0.625 inch (15.875 mm) centers.  
Two crimp ring lug terminals for two #10 AWG wires are provided with each fuse platform. The  
fuse platform may be grounded using only one stud.  
1.13 Alarm Contact Operation  
The fuse platform contains circuitry that opens and closes a set of alarm contacts when any fuse  
on the bus fails or when input power to the bus is lost. These contacts may be used to open or  
close a loop connected to an external alarm system.  
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The alarm circuitry uses form C alarm relay dry contacts. During normal operation (power  
applied and all fuses operational), the normally open (NO) contacts remain open and the  
normally closed (NC) contacts remain closed. When a fuse fails on either bus or power to either  
is lost, the NO contacts close creating a connection from NO and common and the normally  
closed (NC) contacts open creating an open circuit between NC and common. The current  
rating for each set of alarm relay contacts (either two or three sets of contacts are provided) is  
110 Vdc/125 Vac maximum voltage, 1.0 Amp maximum switching current.  
Note: If a KLM or KTM fuse holder without a fuse is connected to a load, this situation  
causes the red LED to light and the alarm contacts to change states, same as would occur  
in a fuse failure. For other types of fuses (TPA and GMT), if a fuse holder without a fuse is  
connected to a load, the corresponding sensor remains inactive and no failure is indicated.  
Warning: In a fuse platform with KLM fuses, the KLM-fused output terminals will show 48  
Vdc even when there is no load and no fuse in the fuse holder. This “phantom voltage” is  
applied by the KLM circuitry alarm sensing function and will be less than 1 Amp.  
1.14 Alarm Contact Connectors  
The fuse platform is available with either screw-down barrier terminal strips or wire wrap pins  
for the alarm contact connections. The following describes both types of contact connections:  
Warning: Use of one bus only on a dual bus panel will result in false alarms for the unused bus.  
Power is required on both buses on a dual bus panel for normal operation.  
• Screw-down barrier terminal strip: Six terminals with 3-48 screws are mounted in a barrier  
type terminal block. The terminals are on 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) centers with a maximum  
distance between barriers (maximum connecting terminal width) of 0.20 inch (5.08 mm).  
The alarm terminal strip has two sets of three terminals (NO, C, and NC) for use with two  
alarm systems. The terminals can accept #16 to #30 AWG copper wire with insulation  
stripped back. In selecting wire size, follow local code referring to the ampacity guidelines  
provided in Appendix A of this manual.  
• Wire-wrap terminal block: Nine wire-wrap pins are mounted in a terminal block for both  
buses. The alarm terminal block has three sets of three wire-wrap pins (NO, C, NC), for  
use with three alarm systems. The wire-wrap pins can accept #22 to #26 AWG copper wire  
with insulation stripped back. In selecting wire size, follow local code referring to the  
ampacity guidelines provided in Appendix A of this manual.  
1.15 Fuse Alarm Indicators  
A visual fuse alarm indicator (red LED) is provided on the front of each fuse holder module.  
The fuse alarm indicator lights when any fuse in the corresponding fuse holder fails. The fuse  
alarm indicator is off when all fuses in the fuse holder module are operational. Loss of power to  
a bus will not cause the fuse alarm indicators corresponding to that bus to be lighted. For TPA  
and KLM fuses, there is one fuse holder per fuse and, therefore, a fuse alarm indicator for each  
fuse. For GMT fuses, there are four or ten fuses per fuse holder with a single fuse alarm  
indicator for the entire set of fuses.  
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Note: If a KLM or KTM fuse holder without a fuse is connected to a load, this situation  
causes the red LED to light and the alarm contacts to change states, same as would occur  
in a fuse failure. For other types of fuses (TPA and GMT), if a fuse holder without a fuse is  
connected to a load, the corresponding sensor remains inactive and no failure is indicated.  
1.16 Power-On Indicator  
An optional visual power-on indicator (green LED) for each power bus is mounted near the  
center of fuse platform front panel. If present, the LED, when lighted, indicates that power is  
being applied to the bus input connectors. An unlighted LED indicates that power is not being  
applied. The power-on indicator LED can be replaced in the field.  
1.17 Fused Equipment Designation Card and Holder  
Two fuse designation cards, shown in Figure 4, and a card holder with a clear plastic cover are  
provided with the fuse platform. The card holder may be attached to either the fuse platform, the  
fuse platform mounting brackets, the rack, or a suitable surface close to the fuse platform. One  
of the cards may be filled out with circuit information for each of the circuits and inserted in the  
card holder. The card holder has a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing for attachment.  
Additional fused equipment designation cards, card holders, and plastic covers can be ordered  
separately if required.  
1.60 IN.  
(4.06 CM)  
2.36 IN.  
(5.99 CM)  
18866-A  
Figure 4. Fuse Designation Cards  
1.18 Voltage Designation Label  
A voltage designation label, shown in Figure 5, is provided with the fuse platform. The label  
may be filled out with the actual voltage present on the buses and placed on the fuse platform.  
The voltage designation label has a pressure sensitive adhesive backing for attachment.  
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0.38 IN.  
(0.96 CM)  
14228-A  
1.00 IN.  
(2.54 CM)  
Figure 5. Voltage Designation Label  
1.19 Environmental Characteristics  
Table 2 lists the environmental characteristics of the fuse platform.  
Table 2. Fuse Platform Environmental Characteristics  
DESCRIPTION  
PARAMETER  
Operating temperature  
Storage temperature  
Humidity range (operating)  
Altitude range  
–5° C to +50° C  
–45° C to +85° C  
0% to 95% humidity (non-condensing)  
–197 ft. (0.06 km) to 13,000 ft. (3.96 km) above sea level  
All components UL94-V1  
NEBS Level 3; Zone 4  
Fire rating  
Earthquake design  
Acoustic noise  
0 dBA above ambient  
Heat dissipation (fully loaded)  
80 watts maximum per fuse platform @ 100 Amps (40  
watts maximum per bus @ 100 Amps)  
Heat dissipation (no load)  
1 watt per bus  
1.20 Material and Finish  
The fuse platform chassis and brackets are made of 16 gauge cold rolled steel. The fuse  
platform and brackets are finished with powder paint that is putty white color.  
1.21 Weight  
The weight of the fuse platform is approximately 12.5 pounds (5.675 kilograms).  
1.22 Cooling  
Vent openings are provided in the top and bottom of the fuse platform. The vent openings allow  
convection cooling of all components without the use of fans or blowers. A minimum of 1.75  
inches (4.45 cm) of air space (one rack space) must be provided above and below the fuse  
platform to allow air to circulate freely.  
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1.23 Protective Cover  
A smoked plastic protective cover is mounted over the input power connectors, the output  
power connectors, the chassis ground terminals, and the external alarm contact connections. To  
access the connectors and terminals, loosen (do not remove) the four screws.  
1.24 Dimensions  
Figure 6 shows the dimensions of the fuse platform.  
17.13 IN.  
(43.51 CM)  
11.1 IN.  
(28.2 CM)  
10.00 IN.  
(25.41 CM)  
1.75 IN.  
(4.44 CM)  
23.00 IN.  
(58.42 CM)  
22.31 IN.  
(56.67 CM)  
1.13 IN.  
(2.87 CM)  
18862-A  
Figure 6. Dimensions of Select Series Fuse Platform  
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2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION  
Before starting the installation, always open the shipping boxes and verify that all parts have  
been received and that no shipping damage has occurred. Use the following procedure to  
unpack and inspect the fuse platform:  
1. Open the shipping carton and carefully unpack the fuse platform from the protective  
packaging.  
2. Check the panel for broken or missing parts. If there are any damages, contact ADC (see  
Authorization) and to reorder if replacement is required.  
3 PRE-INSTALLATION  
This section contains general installation recommendations, unpacking and inspection  
procedures, a list of tools and materials required, and continuity test procedures.  
3.1 General Installation Recommendations  
The fuse platform should be installed in a central office, equipment room, or restricted access  
location. Observe the following guidelines when installing the fuse platform:  
• Mount the fuse platform in the upper area of the rack or cabinet to reduce exposure of the  
power wiring. Provide a minimum of 1.75 inches (4.45 cm) of air space (one rack space)  
above and below the fuse platform to allow air to freely circulate.  
• Be aware that adding a fuse platform to the rack may displace a device which may require  
relocation.  
• Use common hand tools to install the fuse platform (see Section 3.2 below). The use of a  
power screwdriver to install the self-tapping screws that attach the mounting brackets to  
the rack is also recommended.  
3.2 Installation Tools Required  
The following tools are required to install the fuse platform:  
• Phillips screwdrivers (#1 and #2)  
• Flat-blade screwdrivers (medium and large)  
• Torque screwdriver calibrated in pound-force inches or Newton meters  
• Torque wrench calibrated in pound-force inches or Newton meters  
• 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch sockets (for torque wrench)  
• Wire cutter and wire stripper  
• Compression lug crimper  
• Wire-wrap tool  
• Multimeter  
• Heat gun  
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3.3 Materials Required  
The following materials are required to install the fuse platform:  
• #2 AWG insulated copper wire for input power wires  
• 2-hole compression lugs for #2 AWG wire (0.625 inches between centers)  
• #10 AWG copper wire for ground connections  
• Insulated copper wire for fused output power wires (refer to Table 1 on page 8)  
• Ring or spade-type connectors for output power wires  
• #16 to #30 AWG insulated copper wire for alarm terminal screw-down barrier terminal  
strip connectors (if present)  
• #22 to #26 AWG insulated copper wire for alarm terminal wire-wrap pins (if present)  
• Heat-shrink tubing  
3.4 Continuity Tests  
Each panel is thoroughly tested at the ADC factory before being shipped. However, before the  
panel is installed, continuity tests, as described here, should be performed to verify that no  
internal damage has occurred during shipping and handling.  
Using a multimeter that is set to perform a continuity check, perform the following tests.  
Test 1: Input Battery to Input Return—Perform this test on each input power terminal block.  
Connect one test probe to the input power BATT (–) terminal and the other test probe to the  
input power RTN (+) terminal. Verify that no continuity exists between the input power BATT  
and RTN terminals. Figure 7 shows test points on dual bus fuse platform with A and B input  
power terminal blocks.  
TEST 1- POWER BUS B:  
VERIFY NO CONTINUITY  
EXISTS BETWEEN BATT  
AND RTN TERMINALS  
TEST 1- POWER BUS A:  
VERIFY NO CONTINUITY  
EXISTS BETWEEN BATT  
AND RTN TERMINALS  
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Figure 7. Test 1: Input Battery to Input Return  
Test 2: Input Battery to Output Battery—Perform this test for each fuse position and fuse  
type (refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9).  
1. Remove the fuse holder from the fuse platform.  
2. Insert a working fuse into the fuse holder.  
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