Applying Power & Startup
This chapter covers the startup sequence and redundant power supplies.
The enclosures’s universal power receptacles will accept all major international
standard power sources. The Epica Distribution Matrix ships with power cords
that are compatible with your country’s power sources (unless ordered
otherwise). Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacles (also
listed on page 2-1). Always use an earth-grounded power cord/system with this
distribution matrix.
6.1 Applying Power
The source electrical outlet should be installed near the Epica, easily accessible,
and properly grounded. Power should come from a building branch circuit. Using
a dedicated line for the system’s power is strongly recommended. Use a
minimum breaker current rating of 30 A for 110 V or 15 A for 230 V. To avoid
an overload, note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected
to the circuit breaker before applying power.
Caution:
We recommend attaching
all
power cords to a surge protector
and / or an AC line conditioner.
Power-Up Sequence
To apply power and ensure that
all
power supplies are turned on
simultaneously:
1. Attach the first two source and destination devices (see Chapter 5).
Do
not
apply power to the source and destination devices until Step 9.
2. Attach the external control device/system (see Chapter 4).
3. Plug a power cord into each power receptacle on the enclosure (repeat for
multi-enclosure systems).
4. Plug the other end of the power cords into
a power strip that is turned off
.
Epica-128 & Epica-256 Installation & Setup
6-1
Power
&
Startup
