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252 Chapter 12 Install Companion or DECT Systems
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There are two versions of the RPI unit:
• The RPI-8 BIX UL supports a maximum of eight base stations.
• The RPI-16 BIX UL supports a maximum of 16 base stations.
Each RPI has a connection printed-circuit board and either one (RPI-8 BIX UL) or two (RPI-16
BIX UL) power supply units (PSUs). The maximum input power consumption of an RPI is 240 W.
If you use a UPS 48 V dc backup source, the maximum input power requirement of the RPI is
140 W.
Install a second PSU to the RPI-8 BIX UL to upgrade an RPI-8 BIX UL to an RPI-16 BIX UL.
If you distribute the RPIs around the site, the number and type of RPIs depend on where you place
and how you power the base stations.
Use Table 26 to determine how many base stations and how many PSUs you need for the number
of base stations:
Mount the RPI unit
Use the following guidelines to mount the RPI unit:
• Provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. Leave a clearance of a minimum of 125
mm (5 in.) around the RPI.
• To install two RPIs, one above the other, leave a clearance of a minimum of 300 mm (12 in.)
between them to provide acceptable ventilation and to prevent overheating.
• Install RPIs a minimum of 300 mm (12 in.) from the ceiling.
Table 26 RPI Requirements
Base stations RPI-16 and RPI-8 required PSUs required
1–8 1 RPI-8 1 PSU
9–16 1 RPI-16 2 PSUs
17–24 1 RPI-16 and 1 RPI-8 3 PSUs
25–32 2 RPI-16 4 PSUs