Models: RPC4- series

Rackmount Panel — with remote power control, cord or whip

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Spec. No. 1c-303(rev. 12.06.11) pg. 1 of 2

Model Description Power Rating Outlet Type Panel Height Termination Switch Type

RPC-4CD 19"W Rackmount panel 15A, 125 VAC 4-duplex 2U 6-ft. cord Dry contact*

RPC-4MC 19"W Rackmount panel 15A, 125 VAC 4-duplex 2U 6-ft. metal whip Dry contact*

*UL File No. E210920 (UL 813). **Minimum rating 30 vdc, 40 mA.

Description:Lowell RPC-4 UL Listed remote power control on 19”W rackmountpanel can be combined with a variety of switches, modules, and/orsequential control devices (manufactured by Lowell or others) toprovide a versatile low-voltage method of turning specific equip-ment on and off from a remote location. The ability to safely con-trol AC power distribution without directly accessing equipmentminimizes the potential for accidental or unauthorized system mod-ifications, adjustments, or vandalism. System integration applica-tions include commercial, educational, entertainment, government,and religious facilities where remote power control is desired. As-semblies are UL Listed under Standard 813.

Models RPC-4-MC and RPC-4-CD are 15-amp remote power con-trols with four duplex outlets, power supply, relay, circuit breaker,and a six-foot metal conduit whip or six-foot cord with groundedplug (Nema 5-15) respectively. Controls are mounted on a 19”Wsteel rackmount panel with the outlets and terminal strip to the in-side and the blank security panel visible to the front of the rack toprevent unauthorized access. The RPC-4 series assemblies are 2rack units and mount directly to front or rear rack rails for conven-ient plug-in access. Assemblies are 19”W x 3.5”H x 2.75”D. Blackpowder epoxy finish.

Panels are designed to mount in close proximity to equipment thatis to be remotely switched. Low-voltage, 3-conductor cable is thenrun from the RPC terminal strip to a control switch such as Lowellwall switch model RPSW-P (fig. 1) or rackmount panel switchmodel PPSB-R. Systems may also be configured with multipleRPC controls activated by a single switch (fig. 1) or with one ormore RPC controls activated by multiple switches (fig. 2). RPCcontrols are also a key component in Lowell’s modular sequentialcontrol systems for installations where equipment must be acti-vated in a time/delay sequence (see specifications on Lowell SCSseries low-voltage sequencers).

A & E Specifications:The device for remote AC power control shall be Lowell 15-amprack panel power control Model __________. The device shall in-clude four duplex outlets, a power supply, relay and circuit breaker.It shall terminate with a six-foot _______ (cord or whip). The panelshall measure 19”W x 3.5”H x 2.75”D.

[Single Switch Applications: Remote switching device for sin-gle switch applications shall be Lowell (wall switch Model _____RPSW-P with rocker switch or RPSW-KP with keylock switch) or(rack panel switch Model RPSB-R with rocker switch or RPSB-KRwith keylock switch).]

[Multi-Switch Applications: To remotely control one or more RPCunits, Lowell momentary switch module Model MSM2 and (mo-mentary wall switch Model RPSW-MP with rocker switch orRPSW-MKP with keylock switch) or (momentary rack panel switchModel RPSB-MR with rocker switch or RPSB-MKR with keylockswitch) shall be used.]

Accessory devices: (order separately)

Switches with Maintained Closure: (single switch uses)

RPSW-P SPST maintained 1LED rkr 1 gang plate

RPSW-KP SPST maintained 1LED key 1 gang plate

RPSB-R SPST maintained 1LED rkr 19W x 1RU

RPSB-KR SPST maintained 1LED key 19W x 1RU

Switches with Momentary Closure: (multiple switch uses)

RPSW-MP SPST mom 1LED rkr 1 gang plate

RPSW-MKP SPST mom 1LED key 1 gang plate

RPSB-MR SPST mom 1LED rkr 19W x 1RU

RPSB-MKR SPST mom 1LED key 19W x 1RU

Momentary Switch Module:

MSM2 Module for RPC & SCS-4

Power Control Sequencers:

SCS-4R 4 ch time delay 19W x 1RU

SCS-4 4 ch time delay 7x3.25x1.5

SCS-8R 8 ch time delay 19W x 1RU

SCS-8 8 ch time delay 10x3.25x1.5

RPC-4CD includes 6-ft. cord.

Spec. No. 1c-303(rev. 12.06.11) pg. 2 of 2

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Equipment to be switched

Connect to additional

RPC units (if required)

Fig. 1: One or multiple RPC controls

activated by a single switch.

Wiring notes: Connections are made via 3-conductor cable (mic line works nicely, use shield as common).

22 ga: max. distance is 6,600 ft. (1.25 miles)

18 ga: max. distance is 17,160 ft. (3.25 miles)

To AC power

Remote Power Control:

Lowell Model RPC-1

shown, RPC-4 or RPC-

5 may also be used.

Switch: Lowell Model

RPSW-P shown.

Fig. 2: One or multiple RPC controls

activated by multiple switches.

Equipment to be switched

Remote Power Control:

Lowell Model RPC-1

shown, RPC-4 or RPC-5

may also be used.

Connect to additional

RPC units (if required)

Wiring notes: Connections are made via 3-conductor cable (mic line works nicely, use shield as common).

22 ga: max. distance is 6,600 ft. (1.25 miles)

18 ga: max. distance is 17,160 ft. (3.25 miles)

Momentary Switch

Module: Lowell Model

MSM2 (requires a

momentary switch)

To additional

switches

To additional

switches

Momentary Switch: Lowell Model

RPSW-MP shown. Each time a

momentary switch is depressed,

the RPC unit turns ON or OFF de-

pending on its previous state.

To AC power