Owner's manual

Galaxy Pulsar Edge Power System Controller
Issue 3 October 2011 26
4 Getting Started – Installation, Start-
Up, and Basic Configuration
Preparation
This section outlines the sequence for installing and quickly configuring the Pulsar Edge
controller into a typical power system. A sample system will be illustrated here as an example
but the individual installation start-up guides must be consulted for specific shelves. Some power
system shelf configurations will be shipped from the factory with the controller pre-installed.
Safety
Please review all safety warnings in Section 4 before beginning the installation process. Observe
all warnings and labels on the equipment.
Caution
Due to the possibility of working on energized circuits during these
procedures, all tools and test equipment must be insulated in an
approved manner. Proper ESD protection is required in order to
prevent ESD damage to the equipment.
Warning
Professional, qualified personnel must install and service the Pulsar
Edge controller and any of the other power system plug-in modules
and components. Hazardous energy and voltages may be present in the
system, system components, and on the interface cables that may shock
or cause
serious injury or death if safety precautions are ignored.
Follow all safety warnings and practices when servicing this
equipment.
Installation Tools
You will need the following tools to install and test the Power System:
• Wire cutters and strippers
• Heat shrink gun
• 5/16-inch (8 mm) hex driver
• 1/4-inch hex driver
•
Digital meter with an accuracy of
±0.02%
• Screw drivers (flat-
blade and
Phillips)
• ESD wrist strap
•
Assortment of socket wrenches and
drivers
• Test cable
• Protective canvas
• Insulating rubber mat
• Windows-
based personal computer
laptop (PC) and cable to connect the PC
communications port to the local port of
the controller or a CAT5 LAN cable.