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Power Rack 58
EXT-PS5-8R
User Manual
www.gefen.com
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ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support: Telephone (818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900 Fax (818) 772-9120 Technical Support Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday PST Write To: Gefen, LLC c/o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Notice Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging, and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. Power Rack 58 is a trademark of Gefen, LLC © 2010 Gefen, LL
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CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Operation Notes 3 Features 4 Panel Layout 5 Panel Descriptions 6 Connecting And Operating The Power Rack 58 7 Specifi cations 8 Warranty
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Power Rack 58. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Gefen Gefen delivers innovative, progressive computer and electronics add-on solutions that harness integration, extension, distribution and conversion technologies. Gefen’s reliable, plug-and-play products supplement cross-platform computer systems, professional audio/video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard-working solutions that are easy to implement a
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OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE POWER RACK 58 • The Power Rack 58 can supply power to up to eight 5V Gefen products that do not exceed 2.5 amps/12.5 Watts (max). • The LED indicators will indicate the status of each of the power outputs. A GREEN LED will indicate a good status. A RED LED will indicate an output fault. This will occur when the output voltage dips below or beyond 0.3V of the 5V norm. 2
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FEATURES Features • Rack-mounted central power distribution eliminates multiple power supplies and messy cables • Eight individual 5V DC / 2.5A max. power outputs for powering external devices • Eight dual-state red/green LED lights indicate correct voltage range for each power output • Locking connectors ensure secure attachment of output power cables • Red LED indicates successful power status on the Power Rack 58 • RoHS Compliant -- Environmentally Safe Materials used in construction Pack
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PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel 1 2 Back Panel 3 4 4
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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS 1 Dual Color Status LED 1-8 Each LED will indicate the current status of the output voltage. Green Voltage is within specifi cation Red Voltage is at least 0.3V above or below the 5V norm 2 Main Power LED This LED will become active once the included 24V DC power supply has been properly connected and powers is supplied. 3 24V DC Power Receptacle The included 24V DC power supply will connect between this port and an open wall power socket. Only use the included power suppl
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CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE POWER RACK 58 How to Connect the Power Rack 58 1. Connect up to 8 power output cables (8 are included) to the Power Rack 58 unit. 2. Connect the opposite ends of the power output cables to compatible Gefen products. NOTE: The amperage draw of each connected device must not exceed 2.5A. 3. Connect the included 24V DC power supply to the power receptacle on the Power Rack 58. Connect the power plug into an available power source. How to Operate the Power Rack 58 No
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SPECIFICATIONS Power Input Voltage .................................................................. 24V power supply Power Output Voltage ............................................. 5V DC / 2.5A max. per output Power Consumption .................................................................... 192 Watts (max.) Power Outputs ................................................ Locking screw-down type, 1/4” dia. Dimensions ................................................................... 17.1
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WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notifi ed within two (2) years from the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifi cations. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of
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Rev A5 20600 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA 91311 1-800-545-6900 818-772-9100 fax: 818-772-9120 www.gefen.com support@gefen.com Pb This product uses UL listed power supplies.
