SurgeX SX-20NE-RT-AR User Manual

Hardware Installation Guide

Axess Ready Branch Circuit

Surge Eliminator/Power Conditioner

USER

MANUAL

SOFTWAR E VERSION: 1.01.41

FIRMWARE VERSION: 1.01.06

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I. Introduction

The SurgeX eliminator and power conditioner. The SX-20NE-RT-AR may be used to switch up to 20A at 120V. The simple web server structure allows basic control of one branch circuit. The extensive programming and setup capabilities are accessed by a web browser, through a Device Management Utility (DMU), or through a C ommand Line Interf ace (CLI).

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SX-20NE-RT-AR is a network attached, IP addressed, web controlled AC surge

• The SX-20NE-RT-AR features a magnetic shield ing NEMA steel enclosure, SurgeX Advanced Series Mode® surge elimination, Impedance Tolerant EMI/RFI filtering, SurgeX ICE

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Inrush Curr ent Eliminati on, and low level control inputs/outputs.

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• Remote reboot any device: monitors, router s, servers, kiosks, etc. The remote de vice need not be net work attached.

• Conserve energy by powering down equipment when not in use.

• Telnet access uses the Command Line Interface (CLI) structure and syntax to

completely configure and control the SX-20NE-RT-AR. This Axess Ready (AR) device also supports the DxP protocol, which allows software developers to integrate the unit into custom applications.

• Up to 2 systems can be continuously monitored with AutoPing, with automatic power control upon loss of contact. Reboot crashed systems, or provide auto power-up or down for environmental controls and notification sy stems.

• The SX-20NE-RT-AR utilizes 2 levels of password security, with only the administrative account having access to setup and configuration.

• Accepts b oth DC voltage and co ntact closure control inputs.

• Two or more units can be cascaded together for larger systems.

• Auxiliary relay output can be used to control other SurgeX® pr oducts.

• 12 Volt D C output can be used to control other SurgeX® products or dri ve LEDs.

• Auxiliary relay or 12 Vol t DC output can be used to provide confirmation feedback.

• 12” x 12” x 4” NEMA enclosure meets electrical code for use at the service entrance,

sub-panels, and in ceiling plenums.

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I. Introduction

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Located on t he front panel are:

• Remote LED

• Self-Test LED

Located on t he bottom is:

• Network connection (RJ-45)

Located on t he right side are:

• Reset but ton

• Axess On LED

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II. Installation

Physical

The SX-20NE-RT-AR is housed in a magnetic shielding NEMA enclosure designed to be installed at a service entrance, electrical sub-panel, or in a ceiling plenum. Input and Output AC connections are made through the enclosure knock-outs and are hard-wired to internal terminal blocks.

Ethernet Connection

The RJ45 connector for 10/100 Ethernet is situated on the bottom of the unit. The de fault IP Address i s 192.168.1.254.

AC Power Connections

Connect the wires to the equipment (load) to be powered On and Off to the lower terminal block labeled “Load”. Connect Black to Load, White to Neutral, and Ground to Ground. If the connected equipment has a Power switch, leave it in the On position to allow the SX-20NE-RTAR to control the power.

Connect the wires from the electrical service (line) to the upper terminal block labeled “Line”. Connect Black to Line, White to Neutral, and Ground to Ground.

IMPORTANT: In order for the SurgeX circuitry to function properly, the unit must be installed exactly as stated above (the unit wil l not function without a Neutral connection). The SurgeX SX-20NE-RT-AR product is rated at a load capacity of 20 Amps and shall be wired only by qualified Electricians using 12 Ga. conductors as specified in Article 310 of the 1999 National Electric Code, as set forth in Table 310-13. Any type of conductor suitable for use in wet or dry locations such as (but not limited to) THHN, THHW , THW, THWN, or TW shall be considered acceptable if local Code permits. The circuit to which the product is connected must be protected by a 20 Amp circuit breaker.

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III. LED Indicators

IV. Remote Control Connections

The Axess Ready system is On. The AR system must be on to enable hard-wired remote control connections.

A hard-wired remote control signal is active and the output is On.

The int ernal surge protection circuitry is fully functional.

Pin 1 – Contact Closure

Pin 2 – Contact Closure

Pin 3 – Applied Voltage +

Pin 4 – Applied Voltage -

Pin 5 – Power LED +

Pin 6 – Power LED -

Pin 7 – Remote LED +

Pin 8 – Remote LED -

Pin 9 – Aux Relay Contact

Pin 10 – Aux Relay Contact

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AXESS ON REMOTE SELF-TEST

Remote control connections are wired to the black 10-pin terminal block on the inside of the unit. Th e terminal block is shipped with a jumper wire between pins 1 & 2 so that the unit can be used without a remote control connection. If you will be using remote control you will first need to remove this jumper wire. Never solder (tin) wires before inserting into a terminal block – solder cold flows and you will eventually have loose connections!

CAUTION: Do not repeatedly turn the unit Off—On—Off—On with a heavy load connected. The ICE™ circuitry absorbs the inrush energy each time the unit is turned on and may overheat if this is done too many times in a short period of time. Wait one minute betw een repeated turn-ons.

The connections are shown below:

Control Inputs

The SX-20NE-RT-AR can be controlled by a DC voltage in the range of 5V to 30V, by a contact closure (such as a relay), by a switch (latching), or by another SurgeX product such as the SEQ. Switches with gold contacts are recommended for the best long-term reliability.

a) DC Voltage: The unit will power up when the voltage is present, and power down when

there is no voltage. Connect the positive wire to Pin 3 (Applied Voltage +), and the negati ve wire to Pin 4 (Appli ed Voltage -). The positive and negative connections must be made with the correct polarity for proper operation.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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IV. Remote Control Connections

Control State

Output State

Axess Control

CC Input

DC Input

Axess LED

Remote LED

Out put

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

On

Off

Any

Off

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b) Contact Closure/Latching Switch: The unit will power up when the contacts are closed,

and power down when the contacts are open. Connect t he two wires from the contacts or switch to Pin 1 (Contact Closure) and Pin 2 (Contact Closure).

Output control requires a combination of Axess Ready (AR) control via IP and Remote TurnOn/Off ( RT) control via hard-wired connection. The following table will detail the LED and output states during vari ous operating condit ions.

External LED C onnections

The SX-20NE-RT-AR product is able to drive external LEDs or other signaling devices through its 12V DC LED outputs, which can provide up to 10mA of current each. External LEDs connected to the Power LED pins (5 and 6) will be illuminated when AC power is applied to the unit, and external LEDs connected to the Remote LED pins (7 and 8) will be On when the unit’s AC output is On, and Off when the output is Off. When connecting LEDs to either output, a

series resistor is required. For example, many LEDs work well with 10mA of current, so a 1KΩ

resistor is usually a good choice. If more than one LED is required, then use a separate series

resistor for each LED. For example, two external LEDs, each with a 2kΩ series resistor, could

be powered from one unit at 5mA each. Connect eac h LE D anode to “LED +” through a resistor, and the cathodes to “LED -”.

Auxili ary Relay Contacts

The auxiliary relay contacts, Pins 9 & 10, provide a way to cascade units or to provide confirmation feedback to a central controller. W hen the output is On, the aux relay contacts are closed. There is a ½ second delay before the aux relay closes, which allows time for the SurgeX Inrush Current Elimination (ICE™) circuit to operate. This short delay in combination with the SurgeX ICE™ makes it unnecessary to sequence the power to several large loads (such as amplifiers) because of inrush current. SurgeX SX-20NE-RT-AR products, when cascaded, can turn on a bank of large amplifi ers with no inrush current, and therefore no risk of tripping a circuit breaker.

To cascade two or more SX-20NE-RT-AR products, connect the aux relay contacts of one unit to the contact closure input of the next unit. To provide confirmation feedback, connect the aux relay contacts to an input on the central controller. The relay contacts are rated for 1 amp at 30 V DC.

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V. Initial Set-Up

Device Management Utility (DMU)

The SurgeX Device Management Utility (DMU) provides the easiest means to find and configure your AR for use. The DMU can:

1. Automatically discover multiple ARs on a local network.

2. Display the current IP address of each AR.

3. Allow the setting of a new IP address for each AR.

4. Perform firmware upgr ades.

5. Return an AR to Factory Defaults.

The SurgeX Device Management Utility is available on the AR CD or on the SurgeX website at http://www.surgex.com

Note: The IP address can only be set within the first 2 minutes after powering up the AR. The utility will only work with ARs on the same local subnet as th e PC .

Device

Discover: Automa tically d iscov er all ARs on the local network. The DMU will display the location name of the AR, the product ID and version number, the current IP address, and the MAC address. Factory defaulted ARs will display with the name New SX-iPD and have either the factory default IP address of 192.168.1.254 or an IP address that was automatically assigned by the DHCP server on your network. If the IP address was assigned by a DHCP server, no changes to the IP address ar e required.

The IP address field also indicates the port for web access that is currently in use by the AR. The standard port for web browser accessibility is factory default Port

80. Add: Manually add an AR by IP address. Clear: Clear the list.

SurgeX SX-20NE-RT-AR User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

II. Installation

Physical

Ethernet Connection

AC Power Connections

III. LED Indicators

IV. Remote Control Connections

Control Inputs

External LED C onnections

Auxili ary Relay Contacts

V. Initial Set-Up

Device Management Utility (DMU)