Page 3 - Chapter 1: General Information; The PowerShield; Safety; Electrical Warnings; Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.; Battery Warning; Unpacking
1 Chapter 1: General Information The PowerShield ® provides a power source for broadband telephony, Fiber-to-the-Home/Premise (FTTH/P), and other direct current (DC) equipment/applications. Safety This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance...
Page 4 - Specifications; General; to 95% noncondensing within enclosure; Physical; PowerShield
2 Specifications General Model Number Input Output Maximum Signal Voltage Maximum Signal Current Battery Type CP16U48 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 1.0 A 48 V 16 W 30 V 5 mA CP27U13 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 1.0 A 13 V 27 W 30 V 5 mA 12 V 7.2 AHr Spill-Proof, Maintenance-Free, Sealed Lead Acid Environmental Operating...
Page 5 - Chapter 2: Installation; Enclosure Installation
3 Chapter 2: Installation Enclosure Installation Install the enclosure in a protected area that is free of excessive dust and has adequate airflow. Do not operate the PowerShield where the temperature and humidity are outside the specified limits. See Specifications . ! " # $ Use screws that are...
Page 6 - Battery Installation
4 Battery Installation ! " # $ % Battery Cover Release Tabs Red Cable Black Cable Negative Terminal Positive Terminal
Page 7 - Connect Equipment and Power; Do not; expect full battery; Do not overload the wall outlet or circuit.; Optional Runtime Extension
5 Connect Equipment and Power The PowerShield battery charges when it is connected to utility power. The battery charges fully during the first eight hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery run capability during this initial charge period. 1. Connect the PowerShield to the application ...
Page 8 - Chapter 3: Operation; Status Indicators and Features; Front Panel; Indicator; Utility; Audible Alarm; Explanation; Replace Battery
6 Chapter 3: Operation Status Indicators and Features Front Panel Indicator Description Utility Solid green indicates the unit is on utility power. Solid yellow indicates that utility power is not present and the unit is on battery power. Flashing green LED indicates the unit is fast-charging. Outpu...
Page 9 - Alarm Silence Button; Function; Output Power and Communication Signals; Voltage output
7 Alarm Silence Button The audible alarms may be silenced by utilizing the dual function Replace Battery/Alarm Silence LED/button / . Function Button Operation (Press and hold for:) Description Replace Battery- Temporarily Enable/Disable <4 seconds If the alarm has been silenced, the unit will em...
Page 10 - Battery Replacement; list included with RBC2.; Service; If the PowerShield requires service, follow these steps:
8 Chapter 4: Maintenance, Service, Approvals, and Warranty Battery Replacement This unit has an easy to replace, hot-swappable battery. Replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. You may leave the unit and connected equipment on for this procedure. During the self-test, batte...
Page 11 - Contact Information; Refer to the APC Web site,; Regulatory Approvals
9 4. Return the unit by insured, prepaid carrier to the address given to you by Customer Support. Always DISCONNECT THE BATTERY before shipping in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Contact Information Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com . Regulatory Approvals
Page 12 - Limited Warranty
10 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective prod...