Lowell RPC-15-S, RPC-15 Specifications
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Model No’s.
RPC-15, RPC-15S
Stand-alone units with cord
Lowell Remote Power Controls can be combined with a variety of switches or
sequential control devices that provide a dry contact closure for an intrinsically
safe low voltage method of controlling AC power to equipment at a remote location. The ability to safely control AC power distribution without directly accessing
equipment minimizes the potential for accidental or unauthorized activation. Typical applications include commercial, entertainment, government, education and
house-of-worship venues where remote power control is often required.
Installation
RPCs are typically installed in close proximity of equipment to be controlled.
Low-voltage cable is run from the RPC terminal strip to a control switch (such
as a switch from Lowell’s RPS Series) or other control method. Systems can be
congured with multiple RPCs activated by a single switch. Systems can also be
congured with multiple switches or trigger voltage sources controlling a single
RPC. (See connection diagrams on next page.) RPCs also serve as a key component in Lowell’s low voltage sequential control systems (SEQ Series).
Construction & Features
• Compact steel chassis with black powder epoxy nish
• Power Rating: 15A 125VAC
• One duplex outlet
• Terminates with 6-ft. cord and NEMA 5-15P plug
• ETL Listed (UL 60065) in U.S.A. and Canada
• Made in the U.S.A.
• Model No. RPC-15S also includes surge protection:
Maximum Surge Current: .................................................... 20,000A
VPR: ....................................................................................... 400V
Response Time: ..........................................................1 nanosecond
EMI/RFI Noise Reduction: ..........................................20dB@100kHz
Protection Mode: .......................................................Line to Neutral
Ground Contamination: ............................................................None
Model No. RPC-15
Model No. RPC-15S
includes surge protection
A&E Specifications
The device for remotely controlling AC power shall be Lowell Remote Power
Control Model No. ___________, which shall include a power supply and relay
housed in a 7.5”L x 3.25”W x 1.75” steel chassis with a black powder epoxy
nish. The unit shall include one duplex outlet with 15A power rating and six-ft.
cord with NEMA plug.
[ Model No. RPC-15S shall also include surge protection up to 20,000A. ]
Related Accessories (order separately)
• RPS Series Switch. Selection of rackmount and wall-mount SPST
maintained and momentary switches with rocker or key activation.
• SEQ Series Sequencers. Selection of modular low voltage sequenc-
ers.
• MSM2. Momentary Switch Module used with momentary contact
switches.
Model Numbers Summary
Model No. Description Chassis Length Chassis Width Chassis Height Total Outlets Surge Protection Switch Type
RPC-15 Low voltage remote power control 7.5 in. 3.25 in. 1.75 in. 2 ---- dry contact
RPC-15S Low voltage remote power control 7.5 in. 3.25 in. 1.75 in. 2 Yes dry contact
*Minimum rating 30 vdc, 40 mA.
Lowell makes every effort to provide accurate information while reserving the right to change specications and/or improve manufacturing methods without notication.
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Green LED (surge protection –
Model No. RPC-15S ONLY)
ON = protection active
OFF = protection compromised
Red LED (AC power indicator)
ON = power applied to unit
OFF = no power to unit
Test Switch
TEST = AC power applied to receptacles (bypassing external controls)
NORM = external control connections enabled
Green LED (receptacle power indicator)
ON = power applied to receptacles (i.e. receptacles active)
OFF = no power to receptacles
Equipment
to be
controlled
(6-ft. long cord)
Typical RPC Control Methods: low voltage, limited current Class 2 wiring
Connect to appropriate
125VAC power source.
EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2
Switch
Common
Lowell RPS Series
MAINTAINED SWITCH
(Not momentary switch)
SWITCH SCHEMATIC
Switch
Common
+24V Out
+24VDC Output
250mA Max.
Switch SPST
2.2K 1/2W
Resistor
LED
Switch
Common
+24VDC Output
250mA Max.
No Conn.
( + ) Com
( – )
Dry Contact Closure or open-collector transistor
switch provided by external sequencer (Lowell
SEQ Series) or control system (by others).
Follow polarity indicators, if any, on sequencer/
controller. (min. rating: 24V, 40mA)
ON = connection applied (closed)
OFF = connection removed (open)
FIRE ALARM PANEL INTERFACE
APPLICATION EXAMPLE: RPC provides power
for retail store music/paging system. Fire Alarm
Panel forces music/paging system OFF so alarm
can be heard.
NOTE: Use normally closed (NC) contact from Fire
Alarm Panel.
Switch
Common
+24VDC Output
250mA Max.
To re alarm panel
Lowell makes every effort to provide accurate information while reserving the right to change specications and/or improve manufacturing methods without notication.
©2016 Lowell Manufacturing Company, 100 Integram Dr., Pacic MO 63069 | 800.325.9660 | www.lowellmfg.com
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