Required Tools and Materials for Installing a 550 W DC Power Supply
You need the following tools and materials to install or remove a 550 W DC power
supply.
- Three spade terminals (Panduit part number PN14-6FN or
equivalent) for connecting the ground and input power cables (provided)
- #14 AWG copper cable for grounding the
power supply and connecting the power supply to the DC power source. (DC power and
grounding cables are not included with the power supply.) Recommended insulation colors
are:
- Red for the –48 V connection (–)
- Black for the –48 V RTN connection (+)
- Green or green with yellow stripe for the ground connection
- Connection hardware appropriate to the
installation site:
- Hardware for connecting the power wires to the DC source
- Hardware for connecting the ground wire to the site grounding
point
- Stripping tool
- Crimping tool for attaching the lug to
the ground wire
- #1 Phillips screwdriver
- Torque screwdriver and wrench or torque driver
with attachments for tightening screws and nuts
- ESD-preventive wrist strap
- Thermal protective gloves (required for removal
of a power supply)
Spade-type connection lugs for power and ground are shipped with the
power supply.
