Overhead Power Solutions

Overhead Power Solutions

Traditionally data centers were built with raised floors and ran power feeds from PDU's and RPP's to the computer equipment using the air space under the floor. An increasing number of data centers are being built on slabs or choosing to run both power and network cables overhead.   

PDU Cables branch circuit power distribution cables are being installed in data centers everyday in overhead cabling applications.   

Run in overhead ladder racks and cable trays, with the addition of factory installed hardware, mounting to ladder racks and cable tray is fast and easy.  PDU Cables custom labeling options also makes for easier identification of panels source and power paths even from an overhead position.  

 Overhead Red Pin & SleeveOverhead Red and Blue Pin & SleeveOverhead Red and Blue Bell Box

Cable Types

Liquid Tight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC)

Flexible Metal Conduit - (RWS & RWA) - Field Wires

Metal Clad Cables (MC Cables)

SO Cords - Molded Cord Assemblies

Tray Cable - STOOW

 

Device Types

The NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) pattern and numbering system is made up of four main identifiers. The first identifier can be a blank space or have the letter L. This determines whether it is a straight or locking blade device. The second identifier is a number. The first number in a NEMA listing determines the voltage rating. The third identifier is a number and identifies the amperage rating of the device. The fourth identifier is a letter. This identifier determines whether the device is a plug, P, or a receptacle/outlet, R.

 

Plug & Receptacle Configuration Charts:

NEMA Straight Blade Plugs & Receptacles

NEMA Locking Plugs & Receptacles

 

Russell Stoll Pin & Sleeve Devices

Russell Stoll Thomas & Betts style data center power cable plug and receptacle IBM style

RussellStoll® receptacles (IBM type) are available in box style or in-line connector versions. The housings are corrosion resistant and cast aluminum manufactured. The receptacles are watertight, arc-resistant and constructed with a molded plastic interior.

 

Part Number Receptacle Service Breaker Wire Conduit Inches
Volts AMP Phase P A Quantity Size
IBM A RS 3913 208 20 1 2 20 3 12 AWG .5
IBM A-U1 RS 3913-U1 120 20 1 1 20 3 12 AWG .5
IBM A-U2 RS 3913-U2 208 15 1 2 15 3 12 AWG .5
IBM B RS 3914 208 15 3 3 15 4 12 AWG .5
IBM C RS 3933 208 30 1 2 30 3 10 AWG .5
IBM D RS 3934 208 30 3 3 30 4 10 AWG .5
IBM E RS 7428 208 60 3 3 60 4 6 AWG .75
IBM F RS JCS1034H 208 100 3 3 100 4 3 AWG 1.25

 

IEC Cables Pin & Sleeve Devices

Pin and Sleeve Hubbell Leviton Cooper Arrow Hart are all available for creating custom components.

IEC receptacles are Pin and Sleeve style, watertight, made with rugged nylon housings and color coded by amperage. The shrouding on the IEC devices protects the pins from abuse and are arc-resistant.

IEC 60309 "Pin & Sleeve" Configuration Chart

Part Number Receptacle Service Breaker Wire Conduit Inches
Volts AMP Phase P A Quantity Size
320C6W A3206C6W 250 20 1 2 20 3 12 AWG .5
330C6W 330C6W 250 30 1 2 30 3 10 AWG .5
360C6W A3606C6W 250 60 1 2 60 3 6 AWG .75
420C9W 420C9W 208 20 3 3 20 4 12 AWG .5
430C7W 430C7W 480 30 3 3 30 4 10 AWG .5
430C9W 430C9W 250 30 3 3 30 4 10 AWG .5
460C9VO 460C9VO 208 60 3 3 60 4 6 AWG .75
460C9W 460C9W 208 60 3 3 60 4 6 AWG .75
4100C9W 4100C9 250 100 3 3 100 4 2 AWG 1.25
560C9W 560C9W 208 60 3 3 60 5 6 AWG 1.0
5100C9W 5100C9W 208 100 3 3 100 5 2 AWG 1.25

 

 

NEMA Standard Straight Blade Devices

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard Straight Blade Cable Plug and Receptacle options for Data Center Power Whip supply cords

 

Part Number Receptacle Service Breaker Wire Conduit Inches
Volts AMP Phase P A Quantity Size
515R1* 5261 120 15 1 1 15 3 12 AWG .5
515R2* 5262 120 15 1 1 15 3 12 AWG .5
515R4* 5262 (2) 120 15 1 1 15 3 12 AWG .5
520R1* 5361 120 20 1 1 20 3 12 AWG .5
520R2* 5362 120 20 1 1 20 3 12 AWG .5
520R4* 5362 (2) 120 20 1 1 20 3 12 AWG .5
530R1* 9308 120 30 1 1 30 3 10 AWG .5
550R1 9360 120 50 1 1 50 3 8 AWG .5
615R1* 5661 208 15 1 2 15 3 12 AWG .5
615R2* 5662 208 15 1 2 15 3 12 AWG .5
615R4* 5662 (2) 208 15 1 2 15 3 12 AWG .5
620R1* 5461 208 20 1 2 20 3 12 AWG .5
620R4* 5462 (2) 208 20 1 2 20 3 12 AWG .5
630R1* 9330 208 30 1 2 30 3 10 AWG .5
1420R1 8410 120/208 30 1 2 30 4 12 AWG .5
1430R1 9430 120/208 30 1 2 30 4 10 AWG .5
1450R1* 9450 120/208 50 1 2 50 4 8 AWG .75

*Available with isolated ground. All NEMA Type cable assemblies are available in daisy-chain configurations.

 

NEMA Standard Locking Devices  NEMA Standard Locking cable plug and receptacle for data center under floor power cable assemblies.

Part Number Receptacle Service Breaker Wire Conduit Inches
Volts AMP Phase P A Quantity Size
L515R1* 4710 120 15 1 1 15 3 12 AWG .5
L515R2* 4700 120 15 1 1 15 3 12 AWG .5
L520R1* 2310 120 20 1 1 20 3 12 AWG .5
L530R1* 2610 120 30 1 1 30 3 10 AWG .5
L615R1* 4560 208 15 1 2 15 3 12 AWG .5
L615R2* 4550 208 15 1 2 15 3 12 AWG .5
L620R1* 2320 208 20 1 2 20 3 12 AWG .5
L630R1* 2620 208 30 1 2 30 3 10 AWG .5
L715R1 4760 208 15 1 2 15 3 12 AWG .5
L1420R1* 2410 120/208 20 1 2 20 4 12 AWG .5
L1430R1* 2710 120/208 30 1 2 30 4 10 AWG .5
L1520R1* 2420 208 20 3 3 20 4 12 AWG .5
L1530R1* 2720 208 30 3 3 30 4 10 AWG .5
L2120R1* 2510 208 20 3 3 20 5 12 AWG .5
L2130R1* 2810 208 30 3 3 30 5 10 AWG .5

*Available with isolated ground. All NEMA Type cable assemblies are available in daisy-chain configurations.

 

SO Cord Options

SO Cord assemblies with male plugs and/or female connectors.

SO Cord Pro's and Con's

 

Part Number

Connector

Plug

Amps

Volts

L515C-SO

L515C

N/A

15A

125V

L515P-SO

N/A

L515P

15A

125V

L515C-L515P-SO

L515C

L151P

15A

125V

L520C-SO

L520C

N/A

20A

125V

L520P-SO

N/A

L520P

20A

125V

L520C-L520P-SO

L520C

L520P

20A

125V

L530C-SO

L530C

N/A

30A

125V

L530P-SO

N/A

L530P

30A

125V

L530C-L530P-SO

L530C

L530P

30A

125V

L615C-SO

L615C

N/A

15A

250V

L615P-SO

N/A

L615P

15A

250V

L615C-L615P-SO

L615C

L615P

15A

250V

L620C-SO

L620C

N/A

20A

250V

L620P-SO

N/A

L620P

20A

250V

L620C-L620P-SO

L620C

L620P

20A

250V

L630C-SO

L630C

N/A

30A

250V

L630P-SO

N/A

L630P

30A

250V

L630C-L630P-SO

L630C

L630P

30A

250V

L1520C-SO

L1520C

N/A

20A

250V

L1520P-SO

N/A

L1520P

20A

250V

L1520C-L1520P-SO

L1520C

L1520P

20A

250V

L1530C-SO

L1530C

N/A

30A

250V

L1530P-SO

N/A

L1530P

30A

250V

L1530C-L1530P-SO

L1530C

L1530P

30A

250V

L2120C-SO

L2120C

N/A

20A

120/208V

L2120P-SO

N/A

L2120P

20A

120/208V

L2120C-L2120P-SO

L2120C

L2120P

20A

120/208V

L2130C-SO

L2130C

N/A

30A

120/208V

L2130P-SO

N/A

L2130P

30A

120/208V

L2130C-L2130P-SO

L2130C

L2130P

30A

120/208V