Power distribution module form factor
View Patent ↗A modular form factor power module system with monitoring and control functions is disclosed. The power module system is configured to power, monitor and/or control telecommunications equipment at the circuit level.
1. A telecommunications equipment power module system comprising:
a rack unit with a connection interface configured to couple to a power source and a unit of telecommunications equipment; and
a power module configured to mount in the rack unit, the power module comprising:
a wired connection configured to selectively couple with the connection interface;
a switch configured to couple with the wired connection and controllably connect and disconnect power between the power source and the unit of telecommunication equipment; and
a monitor configured to monitor power that the unit of telecommunications equipment consumes from the power source.
2. The module system of claim 1 , wherein the connection interface is further coupled to a controller which is in connection with the switch.
3. The module system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to direct the switch to control connection of power from the power source to the unit of telecommunications equipment based on detection of a trip event.
4. The module system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to direct the switch to disconnect power from the power source to the unit of telecommunications equipment based on detection of a predetermined number of times a circuit breaker is tripped.
5. The module system of claim 2 , wherein the power module further houses the controller.
6. The module system of claim 1 , the power module further comprising a power distribution block.
7. The module system of claim 1 , wherein the rack unit has dimensions of two rack units (2 U).
8. The module system of claim 1 , wherein the power module system is enclosed within a telecommunications equipment enclosure.
9. The module system of claim 8 , wherein the telecommunications equipment enclosure comprises:
an internal divider configured to substantially separate a first area of the enclosure from a second area of the enclosure;
an access panel configured to allow access to the first area and the second area, the access panel comprising a sub-panel configured to allow access to the first area while preventing access to the second area;
a first lock configured to secure the access panel; and
a second lock different than the first lock, the second lock configured to secure the sub-panel.
10. The module system of claim 1 , wherein the monitor comprises a shunt.
11. The module system of claim 1 , wherein the switch comprises a circuit contactor.
12. A telecommunications equipment power module comprising:
a modular enclosure configured to mount in a space of one rack unit (RU) to five rack units (RU) of a rack, the modular enclosure comprising:
a wired connection configured to selectively couple with a connection interface attached to the rack, the connection interface configured to couple with a unit of telecommunications equipment and a power source;
a controllable switch configured to couple with the wired connection; and
a monitor configured to monitor power that the unit of telecommunications equipment consumes from the power source.
13. The module of claim 12 , wherein the wired connection is also coupled to a controller which is in connection with the switch.
14. The module of claim 13 , wherein the controller is configured to direct the switch to control connection of power from the power source to the unit of telecommunications equipment based on detection of a trip event.
15. The module of claim 13 , wherein the controller is configured to direct the switch to disconnect power from the power source to the unit of telecommunications equipment based on detection of a predetermined number of times a circuit breaker is tripped.
16. The module of claim 12 , wherein the modular enclosure is enclosed within a telecommunications equipment enclosure.
17. The module of claim 12 , the modular enclosure further comprising a power distribution block.
18. The module of claim 12 , wherein the monitor comprises a shunt.
19. The module of claim 12 , wherein the switch comprises a circuit contactor.
20. The module of claim 12 , wherein the modular enclosure is sized to fit in a one rack unit (1 U) space.
21. The module of claim 12 , wherein the modular enclosure is sized to fit in a two rack unit (2 U) space.
22. A telecommunications equipment power module system comprising:
a rack unit with a connection interface configured to couple to a power source and a unit of telecommunications equipment;
a power module configured to mount in the rack unit, the power module comprising:
a wired connection configured to selectively couple with the connection interface;
a switch configured to couple with the wired connection; and
a monitor configured to monitor power that the unit of telecommunications equipment consumes from the power source, and
a weather proof enclosure enclosing the rack unit and the power module, and having a door configured to cover and seal an opening of the weather proof enclosure with a sealing material.