GigaCore RPSU

Redundant power supply for GigaCore 14R and 16Xt

Quick Start Guide
V2.0.0
Rev1
EnglishTable of Content■■

Safety Instructions3■■

Compliance information

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Warranty information

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Registration5■■

In the box■■Description6■■

Starting8■■

Wiring8■■Additional documentation

GigaCore RPSU Quick Start Guide
Document lu_01_00054_qsg
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Luminex LCE, Berkenlaan 8A, Hechtel Eksel, B-3940, Belgium.
Documentation last reviewed 27 February 2015 by Luminex LCE.
Printed in the EU.

510Safety Instructions

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE
COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The exclamation point within anequilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within the product’senclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

■■ Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance isoperated.
■■ Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
■■ Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in theoperating instructions should be adhered to.
■■ Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions
should be followed.
■■ Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be usednear water; for example, near a fountain, or submitted todirect water exposure.
■■ The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, suchas bottles, shall be placed on the apparatus. Do nottouch the appliance with wet hands. Do not handle theappliance or power cord with wet or damp hands. If wateror any other liquid enters the appliance cabinet, take it toqualified service personnel for inspection.
■■ Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer. From time to time
you should wipe off the front and side panels and theenclosure with a soft cloth. Do not use rough material,
thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since
this may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
■■ Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so thatits location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. Place the unit in a well-ventilated location,leaving at least 5 cm (2 inches) of clearance on front, sideand rear of unit for air flow. If ventilation is blocked, theunit may overheat and malfunction.

■■ Heat - The appliance should be situated away fromheat sources such as radiators or heating systems.
■■ Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, receptacles, and thepoint where they exit from the appliance.
■■ Power Sources - The appliance should be connected
to a power supply only of the type described in theoperating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
■■ Attachments / Options - Only use attachments/options
specified by the manufacturer.
■■ Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into theenclosure through the openings.
■■ Servicing - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred toqualified service personnel.
■■ Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should
be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A.
The power supply cord or the inlet has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen, liquid has been spilled into theappliance; C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; orD. The appliance does not appear to operate normally;or E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure isdamaged.
■■ The equipment shall be used at a maximum ambient
temperature of 50° C / 140° F.

3Compliance information

Disposal of Waste Equipment by users in the European Union
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed ofwith other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing itover to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
The separate collection
and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resourcesand ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For
more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, pleasecontact your local city recycling office or the dealer from whom you purchased the product.

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)
This model GigaCore RPSU complies with the following standards regulating interference and EMC:
• EN 55022• EN 55024

CE Compliance (EMC and Safety)
Luminex is authorized to apply the CE mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring
conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

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Warranty information
Limited warranty
Unless otherwise stated, your product is covered by a two (2) years parts and labor limited warranty. It is the owner’s
responsibility to furnish receipts or invoices for verification of purchase, date, and dealer or distributor. If purchase datecannot be provided, date of manufacture will be used to determine warranty period.

Returning under warranty
Any Product unit or parts returned to Luminex LCE must be packaged in a suitable manner to ensure the protectionof such product unit or parts, and such package shall be clearly and prominently marked to indicate that the package
contains returned product units or parts. Accompany all returned product units or parts with a written explanation ofthe alleged problem or malfunction.

FreightAll shipping will be paid by the purchaser. Items under warranty shall have return shipping paid by the manufacturer
only in the European Union.
Under no circumstances will freight collect shipments be accepted. Prepaid shipping does not include rush expediting
such as air freight. Air freight can be sent customer collect in the European Union.
Warranty is void if the product is misused, damaged, modified in any way, or for unauthorized repairs or parts.

Registration
Use your favorite web browser, and visit http://www.luminex.be/support.php?show=registration
to register your product online.
By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:■■ Technical support information■■ Software update and upgrade notices■■ Hardware warranty information

In the box
1 x GigaCore RPSU
1 x Quick Start Guide ( including warranty information and safety instructions).
4 x 1 meter Molex Micro-Fit 6 pins cable (LU 90 00879)

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Description
The GigaCore RPSU is able to monitor two GigaCore Ethernet switches (14R and 16Xt model) at a time. In the unlikely
event one of the switch’s power supply fails, the unit will deliver power, seamlessly. The unit can backup both power andpower over Ethernet supplies.
Please bear in mind the unit can only deliver power or power over Ethernet to one unit a a time.

Front panel

LED indication for redundant PoE supply status- PoE 1- PoE 2

LED indication for redundant power supply status- PSU1- PSU2■■ 2 x LED for backup power over Ethernet supply status (PoE 1 and PoE 2)■■ 2 x LED for backup power supply status (PoE 1 and PoE 2)

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Rear panel

IEC socket for mains input
FanOutput connectors forbackup power supplyOutput connectors forbackup power over
Ethernet supply■■ 1 x IEC socket for power input■■ 1 x Fan■■ 2 x Molex output connectors for redundant power supply■■ 2 x Molex output connectors for redundant power over Ethernet supply

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Starting
The device operates with an AC voltage between 100V and 240VAC within a frequency range of 50Hz to 60Hz.
An IEC socket is located at the rear of the unit. Please use an IEC plug compliant cable to feed power to the unit.
Luminex recommends the use of a power cable, fitted with a locking mechanism to ensure a reliable connection to thedevice. Luminex also recommends to use power cable in accordance with the standards and the relevant authorities ofyour country.

!!! WARNING: TO ENSURE A TOTAL PROTECTION, THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE
EARTHED !!!
The GigaCore RPSU should be located in the same rack where the GigaCore switches to protect are installed.
The RPSU is fitted with four 1 meter 6 ways MICRO-FIT Molex cables. In the case the distance between the RPSU and theconnected switch to protect is less than one meter, best is to correctly roll the cable to prevent of heating issue.

WiringGigaCore RPSU wiring scheme

GigaCore 14R

GigaCore 16Xt

GigaCore RPSU
Backup PSU
Backup PoE

Above illustration : wiring example

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Led indicators
The LED indicators of the GigaCore RPSU includes power and power over Ethernet supplies status. The following shows
the LED indicators for the GigaCore RPSU along with an explanation of each indicator.
LED
PoE 1

PoE 2

PSU 1

PSU 2

StatusMeaning

Green

Unit is active, ready to source

Red

Unit connected to this port has a failed power over Ethernet
supply, and is being fed by the RPSU

OrangeThe other port is sourcing, this one cannot source

Green

Unit is active, ready to source

Red

Unit connected to this port has a failed power over Ethernet
supply, and is being fed by the RPSU

OrangeThe other port is sourcing, this one cannot source

Green

Unit is active, ready to source

Red

Unit connected to this port has a failed power supply, and isbeing fed by the RPSU

OrangeThe other port is sourcing, this one cannot source

Green

Unit is active, ready to source

Red

Unit connected to this port has a failed power supply, and isbeing fed by the RPSU

OrangeThe other port is sourcing, this one cannot source

9Specifications
Power Input
100-240VAC - 50/60Hz
2.7A - 1.2A

Power Input

Power Output
PSU output

2 x 15VDC / 2.7A on Molex
Micro-Fit 6 pins connector

POE supply output

2 x 48VDC / 4.2A on Molex
Micro-Fit 6 pins connector
Environmental

Physical
Enclosure

Metal Housing

Dimensions (W x D x H)

482 x 183 x 44 mm
19” x 17.4” x 1.73”

Packaging

520 x 235 x 50 mm
20.47” x 9.25” x 1.96”

Weight2.7Kg
Approvals

CEPOperating Temperature

0 to + 50°C

EN 55022

P

Storage temperature-10 to +70°C

EN 55024

PHumidity

5 to 95 % RH

RoHS Compliance

PLuminex LCE operates a policy of continuous development. Luminex LCE reserves the right to make changes andimprovements to any of the products described in this document above without prior notice. Specifications are subject
to change without notice.

10Additional documentation
All additional documenttion can be downloaded from our web pages in the support section :http://www.luminex.be--> Support

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