MASTERseries

FLEXmaster Two-slot Upgrade

If you are installing a FLEXmaster™ module in a series 2 or series 3 chassis, you must install a new power supply,
fuses and dual fan unit before operating it, due to the heat generated by the FLEXmaster.
This document describes:
Hardware Upgrade Procedure
Fan Replacement (on page 6)

Contents of Kit
Dual fan unit Fan Unit
+24/-48 VDC Power Supply
- DC Configuration: +24/-48VDC (20–70V)
- Power Supply Wattage: 30W
- Input Power Feed(s): dual
Fuses
- (4) 3.15A, 5mm x20mm
Regulatory Label

NOTE: Part number 8682UD1-AA includes

one power supply. Part number 8682UD2-AA
includes two power supplies.
Power Supply

Hardware Upgrade Procedure

The following procedure describes how to install the dual fan unit, replace the power supply, replace the fuses
and apply the new label.

NOTE: The fan is installed in the center support bracket between module 2 and power supply 2.

CAUTION! EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE FAN MODULE.

1. Remove the right-hand screw from module 2.

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 2. Remove both screws from power supply 2.

Power Supply 2

Power Supply 1

Module 1
Module 2

Remove these Screws

3. Slide out power supply 2.

4. Hold fan module at an angle and insert into power supply slot.

Module 2

Power Supply
Slot 2

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 5. Engage the fan module into the bottom channel of the center support bracket and rotate to vertical.

6. The fan module will snap into place. The fan module should rest flush with the center support bracket face.

7. Insert the right screw into the faceplate of module 2. The screw should pass through the tab on the front of
the module.

Insert Screw Here

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 8. Slide the power supply from the kit halfway into the slot.
Before fully seating the power supply, twist the fan module power cable clockwise, and plug into the power
supply.

Power Cable

9. Continue to slide the power supply into the slot until fully seated.

10. Install the power supply retaining screws.

Power Supply 2
Power Supply 1

Module 2

Screws

11. If you are using two power supplies, replace power supply 1.

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 Replacing the Fuses
The fuses are found on the rear of the power supply. -

1. To replace a fuse, insert a flat screwdriver into the horizontal slot on the A FUSE FUSE
B
front of the cap and turn a quarter turn counterclockwise. The cap will
pop off with the fuse inside.
2. Replace the old fuses with the fuses provided in the kit, and reinsert the
fuse and cap into the fuse assembly.
The remaining 2 fuses are spares.

NOTE: A ferrite (Fair-Rite P/N 0443164151, or equivalent) must be placed around the DC battery
feeds for compliant operation. The beads should be no lower than 3 inches below the power entry
panel.

Applying the Label

Apply the upgrade label to the rear of the power entry, adjacent to the existing labels. This new label is required
for compliance.

New label

Powering the System

1. Apply power to the unit.
2. Verify the fans are functioning properly.

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 Fan Replacement
The following are instructions for fan replacement on the MASTERseries two-slot unit.

CAUTION! EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE POWER SUPPLY WHICH POWERS THE FAN UNIT.
THE POWER CABLE IS SHORT AND COULD BE DAMAGED IF PULLED OUT WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE.

1. Remove the right-hand screw from the module and both screws from power supply 2.

Power Supply 2

Power Supply 1

Module 1

Module 2

2. Pull out the power supply slowly.

Disconnect the fan power cable, and remove the power supply.

Fan Power Cable

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 3. Insert a small flat screwdriver into the slot indicated and pry the top part of the fan module towards the
power supply slot.

Power Supply Slot 2

Insert Small Flat
Screwdriver Here

Module 2

Module 1

4. Rotate the fan module into the power supply slot.

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 5. Remove the fan module.

6. Replace the fan. Follow the fan installation steps 4 - 10, starting on page 2.
7. Replace the power supply.
8. Replace the retaining screws.

Contact Information:
Carrier Access Corporation
5395 Pearl Parkway
Boulder, CO 80301-2490
Corporate Phone: (303) 442-5455
Fax: (303) 443-5908
www.carrieraccess.com
Customer Support Direct: (800) 786-9929
E-mail: tech-support@carrieraccess.com

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