Lowell RPC3N1 Datasheet

Lowell Manufacturing Company • 100 Integram Drive • Pacific, Missouri 63069 U.S.A.

Call 800.325.9660, 636.257.3400 • Fax [phone] • Click www.lowellmfg.com

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RPC-3N1

Surface Mount Remote Power Control

Description

Lowell RPC-3N1 remote power control may be combined with
a variety of switches, modules, and/or sequential control
devices (manufactured by Lowell or others) to provide a versatile low­voltage method of turning specific equipment on and off from a
remote location. The ability to safely control AC power distribu­tion without directly accessing equipment minimizes the poten­tial for accidental or unauthorized system modifications, adjust­ments, or vandalism. System integration applications include
commercial, educational, entertainment, government, and reli­gious facilities where remote power control is required.

Model RPC-3N1 is a 15-amp control unit with circuit breaker,
power supply, relay, three individually controlled duplex
receptacles, one "always hot" duplex receptacle, barrier strip
connections, and a 24vdc output for powering remote indica­tors. Activation of the three individually controlled duplex out­lets is accomplished via contact closures between the com­mon terminal and the numbered control terminals.

The control is typically installed in close proximity to the
equipment that is to be remotely switched; either in the rear
of an equipment cabinet or mounted to the back of a con­ventional 2RU rack panel. The steel chassis is finished in
black epoxy paint. Size is 16"L x 3"W x 2.5" D. The unit
includes a 6-foot cordset and NEMA 5-15 molded plug.

Typical wiring diagrams for a remote power control system
using Model RPC-3N1 are shown on page 2.

A & E Specifications

Device for remotely controlling AC power shall be Lowell
remote power control Model RPC-3N1. Device shall include
a power supply and relay housed within a 16"L x 3"W x

2.5"H steel chassis. Model shall include 4 duplex outlets (3
switched, and 1 unswitched) with a power rating of 15A.
Power control device shall terminate with a 6 foot cord.
Device shall include overcurrent protection for 15A.

Single Switch

Applications:
Remote switching device for single switch applications shall be
Lowell wall switch Model _____(RPSW-P with rocker switch,
RPSW-KP with keylock switch) or rack panel switch Model
_______(RPSB-R with rocker switch, RPSB-KR with keylock
switch).

Multiple Switch

Applications:
To remotely control one or more RPC units, Lowell momentary
switch module Model MSM and

momentary wall switch Model
_____ (RPSW-MP with rocker switch, RPSW-MKP with key­lock switch) or momentary rack panel switch Model ______
(RPSB-MR with rocker switch, RPSB-MKR with keylock
switch) shall be used.

RPC-3N1 Remote Power Control

Model Power Outlet Size Termination Switch Aux. Power Circuit

Rating Type Type Output Breaker

RPC-3N1 15A, 4 Duplex 16"L x 3"W x 2.5"H 6 foot cord Dry contact* 24vdc 15A

125vac (3 switched-independent, 1unsw.)

*Minimum rating 30 vdc, 40 mA.

Power control sequencers - Series SCS

Choose 1RU rackmount or chassis style

for time-delayed power up and down of equipment.

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RPC-3N1

Surface Mount Remote Power Control

Lowell Manufacturing Company • 100 Integram Drive • Pacific, Missouri 63069 U.S.A.

Call 800.325.9660, 636.257.3400 • Fax [phone] • Click www.lowellmfg.com

Lowell makes every effort to provide accurate information and reserves the right to change specifications and/or improve manufacturing methods.

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POWER

AC

Rackmount

19” EIA

AC Strips

Rackmount

Vertical

AC

Loadcenters
(sequenced)

AC Surge

Protection

/ Filtering

AC

Remotely

Controlled

Low Voltage
Sequencers
Accessories

Typical wiring with remote switches

Typical connections are made using
low-voltage, 3-conductor cable run from
the RPC terminal strip to remotely
located switches such as Lowell's wall
switch Model RPSB-P or rackmount
panel switch Model RPSW-R. Connect
the three barrier strip terminals on the
RPC unit marked "+24v Out", "Com",
and "Switch" to corresponding termi­nals on the RPSW or RPSB Switch
unit. Note: Single switch applications

use switches with a maintained closure.
Multiple switch applications use switch­es with a momentary closure.

Typical wiring with a sequencer

RPC controls are also a key compo­nent in Lowell's SCS Series sequential
control systems that provide time
delayed activation and power-down of
equipment. Typical connections are
made using low-voltage, 2-conductor
cable run from the RPC terminal strip
"Com" and "Switch" connections to corre­sponding terminals on the sequencer.
"Com" terminals may be tied together on
one conductor. Note the "+24v Out" con-

nection on the RPC is not used in
sequencer applications.

The switch connections are made from
the sequencer's barrier strip terminals
marked "24v Out", "Com", and "Switch"
to corresponding terminals on the RPSW
or RPSB switch unit.

Lowell accessory devices (order separately)

Momentary Switch Module

Model MSM

(Use with momentary-style switches)

Switches - Series RPSW and RPSB

Choose maintained or momentary-style closure,

wall plate or rackmount styling, rocker or key switch activation.

Lowell accessory devices

(order separately)

Switches with Maintained Closure

(single switch uses)

RPSW-P SPST lighted rkr 1 gang plate
RPSW-KP SPST lighted key 1 gang plate
RPSB-R SPST lighted rkr 19W x 1RU
RPSB-KR SPST lighted key 19W x 1RU

Switches with Momentary Closure

(multiple switch uses)

RPSW-MP SPST lighted rkr mom 1 gang plate
RPSW-MKP SPST lighted key mom 1 gang plate
RPSB-MR SPST lighted rkr mom 19W x 1RU
RPSB-MKR SPST lighted key mom 19W x 1RU

Momentary Switch Module
MSM Module for RPC & SCS-4

Power Control Sequencers
SCS-4R 4 ch time delay 19W x 1RU
SCS-4 4 ch time delay 7x3.25x1.5
SCS-8R 8 ch time delay 19W x 1RU
SCS-8 8 ch time delay 10x3.25x1.5

Equipment to be controlled plugs into the
3 individually switched duplex outlets.
Activation of these outlets is by contact
closures between the common terminal
and the numbered control terminals.

RPC-3N1

RPS Series

Switches

RPS Series

Switch

RPC-3N1

SCS Series

Power sequencer

RPC-1 (use if additional circuit is desired)

Equipment to be controlled
plugs into the 3 individually
switched duplex outlets.

SCS Series

sequencer can
be plugged into
the "Hot" outlet.

Surface Mount