Lowell RPC-15-SCD-RJ Specifications
Spec No. 1836 [REV. 01.16.17] Page 1/2
Model No’s.
RPC-15-SCD-RJ
Stand-alone unit with cord, surge protection, RJ45 connector
Lowell’s Remote Power Controls can be utilized with a variety of switches
and control systems or devices that provide either a dry contact closure or
voltage output (5V-24V, AC or DC, 3mA) to provide 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 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 to 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
or trigger voltage source. 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 (NEMA 5-15R)
• 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. with domestic and global parts
• 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
A&E Specifications
The device for remotely controlling AC power shall be Lowell Model No.
RPC-15-SCD-RJ, which shall include a power supply and relay housed in
a 7.5”L x 3.25”W x 2.75” steel chassis with black powder epoxy nish.
The unit shall include one duplex outlet with 15A power rating and six ft.
cord with NEMA 5-15P plug termination and basic surge protection up
to 20,000A.
Related Accessories (order separately)
• RPS Series: Rackmount and wall-mount SPST maintained and mo-
mentary switches with rocker or key activation.
• SEQ Series: Modular low voltage sequencers.
• MSM2: Momentary Switch Module used with momentary contact
switches.
• RJ45-Y: adaptor
• CBL453: Blue, 3-ft. long RJ45 cable
Model Number Summary
Model No. Description Chassis Length Chassis Width Chassis Height Total Outlets Surge Protection
RPC-15-SCD-RJ Remote power control with RJ45 connector 7.5” 3.25” 2.75” 2 (15A 125VAC) yes
RJ45-Y Y-adaptor for RJ45 connector
CBL453 Blue, 3-ft. long RJ45 cable (pack of 5)
Lowell makes every effort to provide accurate information while reserving the right to change specications and/or improve manufacturing methods without notication.
©2017 Lowell Manufacturing Company, 100 Integram Dr., Pacic MO 63069 | 800.325.9660 | www.lowellmfg.com
Spec No. 1836 [REV. 01.16.17] Page 2/2
Fire Alarm Panel Interface
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Typical RPC Control Methods: low voltage, current limited Class 2 wiring
EXAMPLE 1 EXAMPLE 2 EXAMPLE 3
Common
+24VDC Output
Switch
Lowell RPS Series
MAINTAINED SWITCH
(Not momentary switch)
SWITCH SCHEMATIC
Switch
Common
+24V Out
250mA Max.
Conn.
Pins 1, 2Sw
Pins 3, 4Com
Pins 5, 6V+
V+
On
Models
RPSW-P(-RJ)
RPSB-P(-RJ)
RPSB-R(-RJ)
Trigger Input
5V-24V AC or DC
No
Switch SPST
2.2K 1/2W
Resistor
LED
*NOTE: Use only “straight-through” type RJ45 cables.
(pin 1 to pin 1, pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, etc.)
Sw Pins 1, 2
ComPins 3, 4
V+ Pins 5, 6
V Input Trig Pins 7, 8
RJ45 Cable*
-OR-
Three (3) Conductors
Red LED (AC po wer Indicator
ON = power applied to unit
OFF = no power to unit
Common
+24VDC Output
Switch
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: 30V, 40mA)
Connection applied (closed) = ON
Connection removed (open) = OFF
Green LED (surge protection )
ON = protec tion active
OFF = protection compromi sed
G
Conn ect to Lowell
Sequencer or Remote
Switch ONLY
R
G
Norm
Test
L
o
Remote Po wer Control Un it
w
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RPC Series
Test Switch
TEST = power applied to receptacles (external control bypassed)
NORM = exte rnal control enabled
Green LED (receptacle power indicator)
ON = power applied to receptacles
OFF = no power to recept acles
Trigger Input
5V-24V AC or DC
Common
Switch
No
Conn.NoConn.
Minus
( – )
Voltage output from external control
system (by others). (5-24 volts, AC or DC,
3mA max).
Voltage applied = ON
Voltage removed = OFF
+24VDC Output
250mA Max.
Trigger Input
5V-24V AC or DC
Plus
( + )
Application example: The RPC unit controls the
power to a music/paging system.
A signal from the Fire Alarm Panel forces the music/
paging system OFF so that the alarms can be heard.
Normally Closed (NC) line from Fire Al arm System
Volt Trig In
4VDC Out
Common
Swit ch
(Closed “loop” from Fire Alar m Panel ho lds th e RPC “ON” .
When loop is opened by the Fire Alarm Panel, RPC turns “OFF ”.
To Alarm
System
Normally Open (NO) line from Fire Al arm System
Volt Trig In
4VDC Out
Common
Swit ch
(Voltage from +24V Out through resistor to Trigge r Input holds
power to receptac le “ON.”
Shorting the Trigger Input to Com via Fire Alarm Panel contact
closure forces power to recept acle “OFF.”)
To Alarm
System
Add Re sistor
4.7 K, 1/2W min
Lowell makes every effort to provide accurate information while reserving the right to change specications and/or improve manufacturing methods without notication.
©2017 Lowell Manufacturing Company, 100 Integram Dr., Pacic MO 63069 | 800.325.9660 | www.lowellmfg.com
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