BASE
LV-8RS
Low Voltage
Power Distribution Module
Installation and Operation Manual
BASE Electronics, Inc.
2856-C Janitell Road • Colorado Springs, CO 80906 • (719) 540-9697 • Fax (719) 540-9698
MANUAL M102945-R 05/2007
Figure 1 - LV-8RS Wiring Diagram
BASE Electronics, Inc.
2856-C Janitell Road • Colorado Springs, CO 80906 • (719) 540-9697 • Fax (719) 540-9698
Limited Warranty
The LV-8RS Low Voltage Power Distribution Module is warranted by BASE Electronics against manu-
facturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. During this
period, any warranty repair required will be made at no charge for parts or labor. This warranty does not
apply to any work or materials provided by any outside persons or technicians involved in the installation,
unauthorized repair, connection, or testing of this product. This warranty does not cover any damage or
failure caused by or attributable to Acts of God, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, faulty or
improper installation or maintenance, neglect or accident. BASE Electronics is not responsible or liable for
any special, consequential or indirect damages resulting from or in connection with the use or performance
of this product as pertaining to economic loss, property loss, costs for removal or installation, or loss of
revenues or profit. Except as provided herein, BASE Electronics makes no expressed or implied warranties.
The duration of product performance for its intended purpose is limited to the duration set forth herein.
For Warranty or other repair, send the product postage prepaid to BASE Electronics and include Sender’s
name, company, address, phone and brief problem description. BASE Electronics will notify sender of any
required repair costs not covered under this warranty prior to making such repairs.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Figure 2 - LV-8RS Schematic Diagram
Selectable Series
LV-8RS Specifications
• Indoor Temperature Range: -25° C. to +70°C.
• Electrical
Maximum Voltage AC/DC: 30V
Maximum Total Current: 8A
Maximum Recommended Current per Output: 2.5A
Maximum Total Relay Coil Current Draw: 1A
Connections: Captive Screw Terminals for #14 to #22AWG Wire
• Size: 5.00” wide by 8.00” long by 2.50 maximum height (inches) with relays installed.
• Mounting: (4) 3/8 inch high nylon standoffs included
• Indicators, Controls and Jumpers
Red LED Indicators at all 9 relay positions
Common Power - and +, Cut = Separate Relay Control Power, Uncut = Common Power
Mode Jumpers (Each Output) , C = Continuously Powered, D = Disconnect, DRY = Dry Contact
• Special Features
Fail Safe / Fail Secure / Dry Contact Mode Jumper per Output
Power Disconnect Relay Socket with Auxiliary Contact Terminals
8 Output Isolation Relays with LED Indicators
© Copyright 2007 - BASE Electronics, Inc.
UL
®
LISTED
UL
®
LISTED
CP
8
C D
DRY
8C
NC
NO
PC
F
X (2-7)
C D
DRY
XC
NC
NO
PC
1
C D
DRY
1C
NC
NO
PC
OUTPUTS
CONTROLS
CONTROL
FUSE
DISCONNECT
RELAY
C
V
ST
NC
DC
NO
-
+
PWR
CTL
LOCK
F
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
OUTPUTS
LOW VO LTAGE POWE R
DISTRIBUTION MODULE
LV-8RS
BASE
CONTROLS
DISC REL AY
CONTROL FUSE 1.0 A MAX.
COM PW R
JUMPERS
V
PWR
C
+
CTL
-
+
-
1C
PC
NO
NC
2C
PC
NO
NC
3C
PC
NO
NC
4C
PC
NO
NC
5C
PC
NO
NC
7C
PC
NO
NC
ST
NO
NC
DC
6C
PC
NO
NC
8C
PC
NO
NC
1
D
DRY
C
2
D
DRY
C
3
D
DRY
C
4
D
DRY
C
5
D
DRY
C
7
D
DRY
C
6
D
DRY
C
8
D
DRY
C
C
DR
R8
R7
R6
R5
R4
R3
R2
R1
C
T
L
VDC
P
W
R
DC
AC
Normally Closed Dry
Contacts of Fire Panel
From
Lock
Power
Supply
- +
Access Control
Panel Dry Contact
Door Release
Pushbutton
Multi-Channel Wiring
From
Relay
Power
Supply
Write Power Supply
Voltages Here
Write Fuse Size Here
Relay Normally On
Relay Normally Off
Mag
Lock
Mag
Lock
Electric
Strike
Relay Normally Off
V
C
V
C
V
C
Dry
Contact
Output
Aux
Contact
Output
Spare Terminal
Com
NC
NO
Com
NC
NO
COMMON POSITIVE
INPUT MAX.
30VAC/DC 8A 60Hz
W
A
RNING -
T
o
reduce the risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse
.
OUTPUT
1
-8 M
A
X
. FU
S
E S
IZ
E 2
.5
A
