Tripp Lite Rackmount Surge Suppressor Line-Noise Filter User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Rackmount Power Strips and Isobar

®

Rackmount Surge Suppressors/

Line-Noise Filters

Designed to Occupy One Standard 19 in. Rack Space

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains information concerning the proper installation
and use of Tripp Lite’s Rackmount Power Strips and Isobar Surge Suppressors. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Devices with surge protection feature an internal protection that will disconnect the surge protective
component at the end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load—now unprotected.

(IBAR12, ISOBAR12ULTRA, RS-1215, RS-1215-RA, RS-1215-HG, DRS-1215):
DO NOT exceed the MAXIMUM LOAD of 15 amps that can be drawn from
each AC outlet. DO NOT exceed the MAXIMUM LOAD of 15 amps that can be
drawn from all the outlets combined.

(IBAR12/20ULTRA, IBAR12-20T, RS-1215-20): DO NOT exceed the MAXIMUM LOAD of 15
amps that can be drawn from each AC outlet located on the front of the IBAR12/20ULTRA
and IBAR12-20T. DO NOT exceed the MAXIMUM LOAD of 20 amps that can be drawn from
each AC outlet on the RS-1215-20, or each AC outlet located on the rear of the
IBAR12/20ULTRA and IBAR12-20T. DO NOT exceed the MAXIMUM LOAD of 20 amps that
can be drawn from all the outlets combined.

Rackmount Installation

To Mount Unit in Rack: Put four user-supplied rackmount
screws (A) through the unit’s mounting ears (B) and into
the rack rails as shown. The user must determine the fitness
of the rackmount screws to hold the unit in the rack before
installation.

Wallmount/Under Counter Installation

1. Detach Mounting Ears: Unscrew the screws (A) holding
the unit’s mounting ears (B) to the sides of the unit.

2. Reorient Mounting Ears: Use the screws from Step 1 (A)
to reattach the mounting ears (B) to the unit as shown.
Use only the manufacturer-supplied screws or their
equivalent (#6-32, ¼" flat head) to reattach the mounting
ears. The screws should be put through diagonally
opposite holes on the ear.

3. Mount Unit on Surface: Put four user-supplied screws
(C) or similar mounting hardware through the unit’s
mounting ears (B) and into the mounting surface as
shown. The user must determine the fitness of the user­supplied mounting hardware to support the unit before
mounting.

Step 1

Steps 2 & 3

Features

Specifications

Circuit Breaker (All Models)

If the current draw of the equipment connected to your model exceeds your model’s circuit breaker rating
(15 or 20 amps; see Specifications) for longer than a few seconds, the circuit breaker will trip to prevent
any possible damage. When the circuit breaker trips, its plunger will be extended. Remove excess equipment
and allow the breaker to cool one minute before depressing its plunger to reset the breaker.

Illuminated “On/Off” Switch (All Models)

When your model is plugged into an AC outlet providing power of appropriate voltage and frequency (see
specifications), this switch will illuminate RED when moved to the “ON” position. This indicates 120V AC
power is present at the model’s AC receptacles.

Diagnostic Indicator Lights (ISOBAR Models Only)

When your surge suppressor is plugged into an AC outlet providing power of appropriate voltage and frequency
(see Specifications), the three LEDs on the front panel show current power conditions as follows, from left
to right across the front of the unit:

Line “OK” (Green LED): Indicates that nominal AC power is present with no wiring faults detected.
When this LED is illuminated, AC power is safe for connected equipment.

Line Fault (Red LED): Indicates a wiring fault has been detected. If this LED illuminates at any time
the unit is plugged in, the fault should be repaired by a qualified electrician as soon as possible. This
LED indicates that phases are reversed, ground is missing or some other sort of wiring error exists in the
circuit the ISOBAR is plugged into. The Line Fault detector circuitry will identify most common wiring
faults, but will not necessarily detect every possible type of fault.

If the Line Fault indicator light illuminates, carefully check the AC receptacle the ISOBAR
is plugged into. The receptacle must be tight and securely grounded. A loose AC
receptacle may cause the Line Fault LED to illuminate. It must be understood that
this Red LED indicates the presence of a wiring fault, but does not indicate the
exact nature of the fault.Therefore, a qualified electrician should make necessary repairs.

If the Line Fault indicator light illuminates and power is not present at the outlets,
the ISOBAR’s surge-suppression components have been compromised as a result
of surge damage. For service, call Tripp Lite Customer Support at [phone].
Fully explain the perceived problem to the customer support person.They will
either remedy the problem over the phone or give you instructions about return,
repair or exchange.

Protection Present (Green LED): Indicates the surge-suppression components are intact and providing
full protection against spikes and surges. This LED should be lit anytime the ISOBAR “ON/OFF”
switch is turned ON and power is present, as indicated by the lighted power switch. If the Protection
Present LED does not light, then some of the surge suppression components are not functioning and the
unit should be returned for repair as soon as possible. You may still use the unit; however, connected
equipment will be protected from spikes and surges at a lesser level than normal.

ISOLATED FILTER BANKS & CASCADE CIRCUITRY

(IBAR12 and ISOBAR12ULTRA Models Only)

Isolated Filter Banks prevent equipment plugged into each filter bank from interacting with equipment
plugged into the other filter bank. Cascade Circuitry provides different levels of protection between the
Isolated Filter Banks.

There are two Isolated Filter Banks on IBAR12 and ISOBAR12ULTRA models. Isolated Filter Bank #2,
the white outlets on these models’ rear panel, provides the highest level of protection for your most sensitive
equipment. Isolated Filter Bank #1, the black outlets on these models’ front and rear panels, provides
standard protection for your less-sensitive or noise-producing equipment.

Model: IBAR12 ISOBAR12ULTRA IBAR12/20ULTRA
Series: AGIB120V12SSRM AGIB120V12SSRM AGIB120V20SSRM

AC Energy Absorption (joules): 1280 1280 1280
Surge Suppression (amp spikes)*: 60,000 96,000 96,000
UL 1449 Let-Through Rating: 400V 330V 330V
HF Noise Suppression (@ 1 MHz)

Filter Bank #1: 40 dB 40 dB 80 dB
Filter Bank #2: 80 dB 80 dB —

AC Receptacles: 2 NEMA 5-15R (front) 2 NEMA 5-15R (front) 2 NEMA 5-15R (front)

AC Line Cord: 15', w/NEMA 5-15P plug 15', w/NEMA 5-15P plug 15', w/NEMA 5-20P plug
Circuit Breaker (Resettable): 15 amp 15 amp 20 amp
Dimensions (HxWxD, inches): 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4
Weight (lbs.): 4.6 5.0 5.4

Model: IBAR12-20T RS-1215 RS-1215-20
Series: AGIB120V20SSRM AGIP120V6IPRM AGIP120V20RM

AC Energy Absorption (joules): 1280 NONE NONE
Surge Suppression (amp spikes): 96,000 NONE NONE
UL 1449 Let-Through Rating: 330V — —
HF Noise Suppression (@ 1 MHz)

Filter Bank #1: 80 dB NONE NONE
Filter Bank #2: — NONE NONE

AC Receptacles: 2 NEMA 5-15R (front) 6 NEMA 5-15R (front) 6 NEMA 5-20R (front)

AC Line Cord: 15', w/L5-20P plug 15', w/NEMA 5-15P plug 15', w/NEMA 5-20P plug
Circuit Breaker (Resettable): 20 amp 15 amp 20 amp
Dimensions (HxWxD, inches): 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4
Weight (lbs.): 5.4 4.6 4.6

Model: RS-1215-RA RS-1215-HG DRS-1215
Series: AGIP120V6IPRM AGIP120V6IPRM AGIB120V12LCRM

AC Energy Absorption (joules): NONE NONE 1050
Surge Suppression (amp spikes): NONE NONE 36,000
UL 1449 Let-Through Rating: — — 330V
HF Noise Suppression (@ 1 MHz)

Filter Bank #1: NONE NONE NONE
Filter Bank #2: NONE NONE NONE

AC Receptacles:

AC Line Cord: 15', w/NEMA 5-15P plug 15', w/15A hospital grade plug 15', w/NEMA 5-15P plug
Circuit Breaker (Resettable): 15 amp 15 amp 15 amp
Dimensions (HxWxD, inches): 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4 1.7 × 17.3 × 3.4 1.7 × 17.3 × 4
Weight (lbs.): 4.6 4.6 4.6

* Spike protection is provided in all three modes: hot to neutral, hot to ground and neutral to ground.

All Models: Nominal Input Voltage: 120VAC; Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
All ISOBAR Models: Transient Response Time: Instantaneous (0 ns). Transient amplitude reduction occurs faster than

the clamp response of the varistors because of the high rejection rate of the ISOBAR filter networks.
UL 1449 (1999 rev.): ISOBAR12ULTRA, IBAR12/20ULTRA, IBAR12-20T and DRS-1215:

330V let-through (UL’s best rating for surge suppression); IBAR12: 400V let-through

UL 1283: All ISOBAR models, for line-noise filtering
CUL: meets Canadian National Standards as certified by UL

10 NEMA 5-15R (back) 10 NEMA 5-15R (back) 10 NEMA 5-15/20R (back)

10 NEMA 5-15/20R (back) 6 NEMA 5-15R (back) 6 NEMA 5-20R (back)

6 NEMA 5-15R (front) 6 15A hospital grade (front) 6 NEMA 5-15R (front)
6 NEMA 5-15R (back) 6 15A hospital grade (back) 6 NEMA 5-15R (back)

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