Xedge Chassis Systems
Xedge 6160 Chassis
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Xedge 6000 Hardware
032R440-000
Installation & Setup Guide
Issue 17
Xedge 6160 Connections
The Xedge 6160 rear panel provides connectors for power sources, management, grounding and
alarm connections. The following paragraphs describe how to make these connections.
AC Power Connections
The AC power source should not be under switch control. If the Xedge 6160 is connected to other
equipment, it should be powered by the same AC source as that equipment to prevent large
circulating currents induced by differences in ground potential. If it is impossible to determine
whether the equipment is powered by the same AC source, verify that a potential difference of less
than 0.25 V rms exists between the grounding circuits of the respective power outlets.
Each Xedge 6160 AC chassis is equipped with one AC power cord (US 120 VAC). Export power
cords are optional. Plug the appropriate end into the AC receptacle of the power input module and
plug the other end into a polarized outlet that provides the required AC power.
The following table provides ordering information for optional AC power cords:
DC Chassis Power Connections
To connect an Xedge 6160 chassis to a DC power source the following customer-provided
components are required:
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Station battery source(s)
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Voltage measured at the field terminal connector must not be less than -42Vdc.
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Insulated copper wire sized to carry 15A at -48Vdc nominal.
EMC Requirements
To comply with EMC requirements, the wire pair between the power distribution point and the
chassis cabinet must have at least one twist per inch. If the distribution point and chassis are
separated by 5 feet or more, the twisted wire must extend at least 5 feet from the chassis. The twisted
pair wiring must incorporate a shielding braid (Alpha Wire Corporation number 2172, or
equivalent). The shields braid must be electrically connected to the chassis GND at both ends, at the
DC mains entry terminal block GND terminal, and at a clamp bonded to the chassis metal.
Note
For contact information see Alpha Wire Corporation’s website at www.alphawire.com.
AC Power Cord for:
Part Number
Australia, New Zealand, China
830-002-010
Europe
830-061-002
Italy
830-002-008
Japan
830-002-009
North American (US)
830-068-001
Switzerland
830-061-003
Taiwan, Philippines
830-002-011
UK, Ireland
830-060-102
