PowerBoost System
Installation instructions
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DC Up-Converter with Output Management
Features

  • Class-leading power density supports up to 16 radios in only 3 rack units

  • Unmatched flexibility - configurable to support low- and high-power radios

  • Integrated output circuit breakers eliminate the need for a separate device

  • Removable output circuit breakers, sized according to system requirements

  • Touchscreen controller eliminates the need for PC to manage system

  • Can be operated in telemetry or non-telemetry modes; selectable by boost module.

  • SNMP support for parameters such as voltage, power, current, etc.

System specifications
Number of output channels supported 1-16
User interface Controller, rack mounted “Orion” (touch screen or Ethernet access)
Chassis earth ground connection(s) Dual lug female 1/4” x 5/8” (2) bolts provided in hardware kit
Alarm connections

Multiple; see Quick Start Guide. (4) connectors provided6
Redundancy (per channel) 1+1 capable, redundancy plates included with 16-channel shelf
Electrical - boost
Input connections Dual lug studs 1/4”-20 x 5/8” (nuts provided / pre-installed)

Input voltage range1 (VDC)

-38 to -58

Input current per feed, max2 (A)

220
DC input breaker sizing (per feed), min3 (A) Channel-dependent. See Quick Start Guide
Output connections Dual lug studs 1/4”-20 x 5/8” (nuts provided / pre-installed)
Output voltage range4 (VDC) -48 to -73
Output current per channel, max7 (A) 33
Upper OVP setpoint (VDC) -56
Supported distance (output cable), max5 (ft) 650
Power efficiency (%) 95 min / 97 typ.
Output power, system total per channel, max (W) 1980
Electrical - output management OMM
Input & output connections Dual lug 1/4”-20 x 5/8”
Circuit breakers 1 per channel, user selectable 30A, 35A, 40A, 50A, 60A (PB-BR-XX)
Alarm feature Included, pre-wired. Alarm on tripped breaker. User programmable
Mechanical
Rack dimensions, in. 5.3 h x 19.0 w x 22.0 d (19-inch rack, 3U high)
Rack bays, modules supported Circuit breakers 1-16 (1 output channel per breaker) Boost modules 1-8 (2 output channels per boost module)
Fully loaded weight (oz / lb) (see further information below) 60.1
Environmental
Operating temperature, °C/°F -40° to +65° / -40° to 149°
Relative humidity (non-condensing) 0% to 95%
MTBF, hrs. 300,000 / 40 °C | 220,000 / 55 °C
Approvals/compliance/certification
UL IEC 60950, NEBS  
Boost module specifications
Boost rack weight (with 1 Orion Cont., 0 brks, 0 boost bricks) (oz / lb) 678 / 42.4

Circuit breaker weight (ea) (max qty. 16 per boost rack) (oz / lb)

2.4 / 0.2

Boost module weight (ea) (max qty. 8ea per boost rack) (oz / lb)

49.6 / 3.1
Boost module cover weight (ea) (oz / lb) 4.0 / 0.3
Boost module maximum power added, W 870
Boost module maximum boost current per channel, A 33
Boost module maximum Voltage boost per channel, V 29
Summary of weights for reference
# of active channels/breakers # of boost modules # of boost module covers Total weight, oz Total weight, lb
0 0 0 678 42.4
1 1 7 758 47.4
2 1 7 761 47.6
3 2 6 809 50.6
4 2 6 811 50.7
5 3 5 859 53.7
6 3 5 862 53.9
7 4 4 910 56.9
8 4 4 912 57.0
9 5 3 960 60.0
10 5 3 962 60.2
11 6 2 1010 63.2
12 6 2 1013 63.3
13 7 1 1061 66.3
14 7 1 1063 66.5
15 8 0 1111 69.5
16 8 0 1114 69.6
Part number Description
PB-SYS-16-BB-01 19IN 16 OUTPUT DC BOOST SHELF wOMM
PB-PSU-162-BB DC BOOST MODULE
PB-PSU-COV SLOT BLANK COVER, PSU (for rack slots without boost module)
PB-BR-XX (-30, -35, -40, -50) Circuit breaker 30A, 35A, 40A, 50A, 60A

Important: Prior to beginning installation of hardware, a system design that evaluates the site characteristics including RRHs, installed conductors, and the DC plant must be performed. Installation (conductor sizing etc.) must comply with national and local codes.

1 −38.5 V required for startup

2 At minimum input voltage −38 V (4 feeds per system)

3 Determined by system design

4 Output must be 3 volts greater than system battery / float voltage

5 Cable gauge and radio power dependent. Must use low inductance (coaxial design) cable

6 Phoenix Contact #1745904 or equivalent

7 System design should be less than 30 amps

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