Altronix PDS8 Dual Input Power Distribution Installation Guide

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PDS8/PDS8CB
UL Listed Sub-Assembly
Dual Input Power Distribution Module
Installation Guide

PDS8 Dual Input Power Distribution

Overview:

Altronix PDS8/PDS8CB dual input power distribution module is designed to steer the power from either two (2) low voltage AC or DC power sources. This power is distributed over a total of eight (8) fuse/PTC protected outputs. For use with Maximal, eFlow, ULX, and Trove series of power supplies.

Specifications:

Agency Listings:

• UL 294 6th Edition: Access Control System Units.*
  *Access Control Performance Levels:
  Attack: I, Endurance: IV, Line security: I,
  Stand-by power: I.

• ULC-S319: Electronic Access Control Systems.
  ULC-S319: Class 1.

Power Inputs:

• Input 1 and Input 2 voltage range:
  PDS8: 5VDC to 24VDC, up to 10A each or 16VAC to 28VAC, 60Hz, up to 10A each, 20A total input.
  PDS8CB: 5VDC to 24VDC up to 10A each or 16VAC to 28VAC, 60Hz, up to 10A each, 16A total input.

Outputs:

• PDS8: Fuse protected outputs rated @ 3A per output, non power-limited.
  Total output 20A max.

• PDS8CB: PTC protected outputs rated @ 2A per output, Class 2 power-limited.
  Total output 16A max.

Do not exceed the individual power supply ratings.
Total output current should not exceed max. current rating of the power supplies employed on each input.
See Maximum Output of Altronix Power Supplies below.
Outputs (cont’d):

• Any of the eight (8) fuse/PTC protected power outputs are selectable to follow power Input 1 or Input 2. Output voltage of each output is the same as the input voltage of the input selected.
• Individual outputs may be set to OFF position for servicing.
• Surge suppression.

Outputs Ratings:
PDS8: 4.8 – 24 VDC or 15.8 – 28 VAC
PDS8CB: 4.8 – 24 VDC or 15.6 – 28 VAC
PDS8 Fuse Ratings:

• Main input fuses rated @ 10A/32V each.
• Individual output fuses rated @ 3A/32V each.

PDS8CB PTC Ratings:

• Main input PTCs rated @ 9A each.
• Individual output PTCs rated @ 2.5A each.

LED Indicators:

• Individual voltage LEDs indicate 12VDC (Green) or 24VDC (Green and Red).

Environmental:

• Operating temperature: 0ºC to 49ºC ambient.
• Humidity: 20 to 85%, non-condensing.

Mechanical:

• Product weight (approx.): 0.4 lb. (0.18 kg).
• Shipping weight (approx.): 0.5 lb. (0.23 kg).

Maximum Output of Altronix Power Supplies:

DC Power Supplies

UL Listed or Recognized
Power Supply| Output Voltage| Max. Output Current
AL300ULXB2| 12VDC or 24VDC| 2.5A
AL400ULXB2| 12VDC or 24VDC| 12VDC @ 4A or 24VDC @ 3A
AL600ULXB| 12VDC or 24VDC| 6A
AL1012ULO| 12VDC| 10A
All 024ULXB2| 24VDC| 10A
eFlow3NB| 12VDC or 24VDC| 2A
eFIow4NB| 12VDC or 24VDC| 4A
eFIow6NB| 12VDC or 24VDC| 6A
eFlow102NB| 12VDC| 10A
eFlow104NB| 24VDC| 10A
VR6| 5VDC or 12VDC| 6A
AC Power Supplies

UL Recognized Power Supply| Output Voltage| Max. Output Current
T2428100| 24VAC or 28VAC| 24VAC @ 4A or 28VAC @ 3.5A
T2428175| 24VAC or 28VAC| 24VAC @ 7.25A or 28VAC @ 6.25A
T2428300| 24VAC or 28VAC| 24VAC @ 14A or 28VAC @ 12.5A*

***** Total load must not exceed 10A.

Installation Instructions:

Wiring methods shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code/NFPA 70/NFPA 72/ANSI, with Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1, and with all local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Product is intended for indoor use only and should be installed by qualified personnel.

1. Mount PDS8/PDS8CB in the desired location/enclosure. When mounting PDS8/PDS8CB alone, use female/female spacers (provided). When mounting with optional VR6 voltage regulator, use female/female spacers (provided) between PDS8/PDS8CB and VR6 (Fig. 3, pg. 4).
   Attach PDS8/PDS8CB to spacers utilizing 5/16” pan head screws (provided).

2. Ensure all output jumpers [OUT1 – OUT8] are placed in the OFF (center) position marked [•].

3. Connect low voltage AC or DC power supplies to terminals marked [+ IN1 –], [+ IN2 –] (Fig. 1, pg. 4, Fig. 2 pg. 5).
   Note: You can not combine AC and DC power supplies.

4. Set each output [OUT1 – OUT8] to route power from power supply 1 or 2 (jumper position 1 or 2) (Fig. 1, pg. 4, Fig. 2 pg. 5).
   Note: Measure output voltage before connecting devices. This helps avoiding potential damage.

5. Turn power off before connecting devices.

6. Connect devices to terminal pairs 1 to 8, marked [P (Positive) – OUT1-OUT8, N (Negative)] (Fig. 1, pg. 4, Fig. 2 pg. 5).
   Note: For DC devices carefully observe polarity. For AC devices polarity is not observed.

7. Turn main power on after all devices have been connected.

Fig. 1a – Connector plug facilitates quick installation with optional VR6 voltage regulator module (see pg. 6).
CAUTION: To avoid risk of electric shock or fire hazard, replace fuses with the same type and rating:
Input fuses: 10A/32V, Output fuses: 3A/32V.
Daisy Chaining Two (2) PDS8/PDS8CB
Dual Output Power Distribution Modules:
Use 18 AWG or larger UL Listed wire equipped with 1/4” UL Recognized quick connect terminals rated for proper voltage/current for all jumper connections.

1. Connect first PDS8/PDS8CB board’s spade lug marked [PWR1 +] to the second PDS8/PDS8CB board’s spade lug marked [PWR1 +] (Fig. 2, pg. 3).
2. Connect first PDS8/PDS8CB board’s spade lug marked [Common (–)] to the second PDS8/PDS8CB board’s spade lug marked [Common (–)] (Fig. 2, pg. 3).
3. Connect first PDS8/PDS8CB board’s spade lug marked [PWR2 +] to the second PDS8/PDS8CB board’s spade lug marked [PWR2 +] (Fig. 2, pg. 3).
4. Complete steps 4-8 from page 2.

VR6 – Voltage Regulator

Overview:
Altronix VR6 voltage regulator is designed to convert a 24VDC input into a regulated 5VDC or 12VDC output.
Refer to VR6 Installation Intructions Rev. 050517.
Specifications:
Power Input / Output:

• Input: 24VDC @ 1.75A – Output: 5VDC @ 6A.
• Input: 24VDC @ 3.5A – Output: 12VDC @ 6A.

Output:

• 5VDC or 12VDC regulated output.
• Output rating 6A max.
• Surge suppression.

LED Indicators:

• Input and output LEDs.

Electrical:

• Operating temperature: 0ºC to 49ºC ambient.
• Humidity: 20 to 85%, non-condensing.

Mechanical:

• Product weight (approx.): 0.4 lb. (0.18 kg).
• Shipping weight (approx.): 0.5 lb. (0.23 kg).

Connecting PDS8(CB) to VR6:

1. Fasten male/female spacers (provided) to pems that match the hole pattern for VR6 in the desired location/enclosure. Use metal spacer for the mounting hole with star pattern.

2. Plug-in male 8-pin connector to female 8-pin receptacle on VR6 board (Fig. 3, pg. 6).

3. Fasten female/female spacers to male/female spacers (Fig. 3, pg. 6).
   Use metal spacers over mounting hole with star pattern (Fig. 3a, pg. 6).

4. Align 8-pin male connector with female receptacle of PDS8/PDS8CB, then attach board to spacers utilizing provided 5/16” pan head screws (Fig. 3, pg. 6, Fig 1a, pg. 4).

5. Connect 24VDC power supply to terminal marked [+ IN1 –] of PDS8/PDS8CB (Fig. 3, pg. 6).

6. Select output voltage 5VDC or 12VDC using switch [S1] on VR6.

7. Complete steps 4-8 from page 2.

Altronix is not responsible for any typographical errors.

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