Expansion power supply module 6A for ComBricks assembly

Expansion power supply module 6A for ComBricks assembly

The power module for ComBricks provides additional or redundant power when the Head Station is not sufficient to supply all connected ComBricks modules. Multiple power modules can operate in parallel, with a combined current of up to 12 A. Module status is available online via the integrated web interface.

Key Advantages

• Additional or backup power supply for the ComBricks system
• Parallel operation of multiple modules (total max. 12 A)
• Online diagnostics via integrated web server
• Increases system stability and scalability
• Not mandatory – the system operates even without the module

How the power supply module 6A for ComBricks Works

If the ComBricks backplane contains more inserted modules than the Head Station can power, you need to boost the power supply for the ComBricks modules by inserting the 6A Power Module. If the need arises, you can insert more than one 6A Power Module in the backplane. Multiple power modules work in parallel and their currents are accumulative, with a maximum combined current of 12 A (i.e. the maximum backplane current load).

Redundant Power Supply

Power Modules can also be used as redundant power supply for the backplane. Power module diagnostics are available on the Head Station's web server.

Power modules do not need to be used if the Head Station's current available for the backplane (i.e. 2.5 A) is sufficient for all inserted modules.

4 Important Installation Notes

• When using the Power Module, disconnect power from the Head Station.
• If power redundancy is required, use two Power Modules.
• The maximum total current provided by all Power Modules is limited to 12 A, which is the maximum backplane current load.
• When moving the Power Module to a different backplane slot or removing it from the backplane, disconnect the power supply.

Displaying Information About the Power Module on the Status Page

This page provides an overview of available modules and their status.

Detailed Information About the Power Module

When you click on the Power Module's link (the name in the module column), you will see detailed information about the module – for example, the power supplied to inserted modules. The page also shows if there has been a module overload or a power supply failure.

The Power Module Displayed in the Channel List

This page provides a graphical overview of all ComBricks modules inserted in the ComBricks backplane.