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P a n e l M a t e e P r o P S U s e r s G u i d e
Powering Up Your ePro PS Unit
In order to power up your PanelMate ePro PS unit, you need to provide a 4.0 amp 24-
volt power source/supply. Your PanelMate ePro PS unit is designed to operate at
24VDC. A removable three-position DC power connector attaches to the unit's connector
receptacle. (Refer to the
PanelMate ePro PS Specifications
section for additional
information).
Notes:
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Use #18 AWG (0.82mm
2
) copper wire for power and ground lead connections.
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Power conditioning may be required when the PanelMate ePro PS unit is installed in
areas of poor power quality.
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The ePro PS unit is designed to operate with a peak inrush current of 8 A, a
maximum current of 2.0 A, and a maximum power of 50 watts.
Power and Ground Instructions
The PanelMate ePro PS operator interface has been designed to withstand severe
environmental conditions typical in industrial installations. However, certain extreme
conditions, such as serious ground faults, have the potential to damage the PanelMate
ePro PS operator interface or cause other damage. In all cases, the end user must
ensure that the installation is protected from these extreme conditions and follows local
codes and electrical standards and regulations.
The following recommendations are intended to help protect the PanelMate ePro PS unit
from damage due to current swells, ground faults, or ground potential differentials that
can occur in electrical system installations.
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Use an isolated power supply
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Use single point grounding
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Install a power supply solely for the PanelMate ePro PS
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Use a current-limiting power supply
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Add circuit breakers