Replacing an MX2008 Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module
The MX2008, MX2010, and MX2020 routers support the same power modules (AC/DC PSMs and AC/DC PDMs).
Removing an MX2008 Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module
Before you remove a three-phase delta AC PDM, be aware of the following:
Before performing AC power procedures, disconnect all
power sources. To ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit
breaker on the panel board that services the AC circuit, switch the
circuit breaker to the OFF
position, and tape
the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the OFF
position.
Do not touch the power connectors on the PDM. They can contain dangerous voltages.
To maintain proper cooling and prevent thermal shutdown of the operating power supply unit, each PDM slot must contain either a PDM or a blank panel. If you remove a PDM, you must install a replacement PDM or a blank panel shortly after the removal.
After powering off a PDM, wait at least 60 seconds before
turning the circuit breaker to the ON
position.
To remove a three-phase delta AC PDM:
- Switch off the dedicated customer-site circuit breakers to the PDM being remove. Make sure that the voltage across the AC power source cord is 0 V and that there is no chance that the cord might become active during the removal process.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Remove the ESD grounding strap from the ESD point on the chassis, and attach it to an approved site ESD grounding point. See instructions for your site.
- Disconnect the AC power cord (see Figure 1) from the power source.
Figure 1: Three-Phase Delta AC Power Cord - Remove the ESD grounding strap from the approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site. Reconnect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Using a number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver, loosen the four screws on the cover of the metal wiring compartment that protects the AC terminal block.
- Remove the cover of the metal AC wiring compartment.
- Disconnect the wires from the AC terminal block on the
three-phase delta AC PDM (see Figure 2), loosen each
of the input terminals or grounding point screws, and remove each
wire form the grounding point or input terminal.
To remove wires from the terminal block that serves six PSMs:
Remove the wire labeled
L3
from the input terminal labeledC1
.Remove the wire labeled
L2
from the input terminal labeledB1
.Remove the wire labeled
L1
from the input terminal labeledA1
.Remove the grounding wire from the grounding point labeled
GND
.
Figure 2: Disconnecting the Power Cord from a Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module To remove wires from the terminal block that serves three PSMs:
Remove the wire labeled
L3
from the input terminal labeledC2
.Remove the wire labeled
L2
from the input terminal labeledB2
.Remove the wire labeled
L1
from the input terminal labeledA2
.Remove the grounding wire from the grounding point labeled
GND
.
Note The three-phase delta AC PDM terminal blocks will be flipped depending on which slot the PDM gets plugged into.
Note The terminal connections have either slotted screws or hex screws. Use a 1/4-in. slotted screwdriver for the slotted screws. Use a 5/32-in. (4 mm) Allen wrench for the 5/16-in. hex screws.
- Loosen the plastic cable tie fastening the AC power cord to the PDM.
- Loosen and remove the retaining nut from the AC power cord.
- Pull the AC power cord out of the metal wiring compartment.
- Carefully move the AC power cable out of the way.
- Disconnect both of the AC power cords from the AC PDM.
- Loosen the two captive screws on the locking levers of the PDM faceplate completely.
- Pull the locking levers on either side of the faceplate up to unseat the PDM.
- Grasp the levers on the PDM faceplate and pull firmly.
Slide it halfway out of the chassis (see Figure 3).
Caution Each three-phase delta AC PDM weighs approximately 12 lb (5.44 kg). Be prepared to support the full weight of the PDM as you remove it from the router.
- Place one hand underneath the PDM to support it, and slide it completely out of the chassis.

Each PDM slot not occupied by an AC PDM must be covered by a PDM blank panel.
Installing an MX2008 Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module
Before you install a three-phase delta AC power distribution module (PDM), be aware of the following:
Before performing AC power procedures, disconnect all power sources. To ensure that all power is off, locate the circuit breaker on the panel board that services the AC circuit, switch the circuit breaker to the off position, and tape the switch handle of the circuit breaker in the off position.
To maintain proper cooling and prevent thermal shutdown of the operating power supply unit, each PDM slot must contain either a PDM or a blank panel. If you remove a PDM, you must install a replacement PDM or a blank panel shortly after the removal.
After powering off a PDM, wait at least 60 seconds before turning the circuit breaker back on.
The PDMs are hot swappable in a redundant configuration. However, you cannot switch from one type of PDM (AC or DC) to another while the system is on.
Each three-phase delta AC PDM weighs approximately 12 lb (5.44 kg). To install a three-phase delta AC PDM:
- Make sure that the voltage across the AC power source cord is 0 V and that there is no chance that the cord might become active during the installation process.
- Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- [Optional]—If you are switching from a DC PDM to
an AC PDM, change the setting on the internal bar of the power distribution
unit (PDU) cage to AC.
To change the AC/DC setting:
After removing all the PSMs and the PDMs, remove all the screws on the top and bottom bars of the PDU cage. See Figure 4.
With the help of a screw driver, change the setting on the internal bar of the PDU cage to AC. See Figure 5.
Replace the screws and tighten them. Apply between 7 lb-in (0.8 Nm) and 9 lb-in. (1.01 Nm) of torque to each screw.
Note The MX2008, MX2010, and MX2020 routers support the same power modules (AC/DC PSMs and AC/DC PDMs).
Note The AC/DC settings and the screw locations are same for MX2008, MX2010, and MX2020 routers.
Figure 4: Removing the Screws on the PDU Cage Figure 5: Changing the AC/DC Setting - Pull the locking levers on either side of the faceplate away until they stop.
- Using both hands, slide the PDM into the chassis until you feel resistance (see Figure 6).
- Push the lock levers until they make contact with the PDM faceplate.
- Tighten the two captive screws on the locking levers of the PDM faceplate to secure the PDM in the chassis. Apply between 10 lb-in. (1.13 Nm) to 12 lb-in. (1.35 Nm) of torque to each screw. Do not overtighten the screws.
- Using a number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver, loosen the
four screws on the cover of the metal wiring compartment that protects
the AC terminal block.
Figure 6: Installing a Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module (MX2008) - Remove the cover of the metal AC wiring compartment.
- Unscrew the retaining nut from the AC power cord.
- Place the retaining nut inside the metal wiring compartment.
- Insert the wires of the AC power cord through the hole of the retaining nut and rubber grommet.
- Insert the wires of the AC power cord through the hole of the metal wiring compartment.
- Connect the wires to the AC terminal block on the three-phase
delta AC PDM (see Figure 7). Loosen each of the input terminals or grounding point screws,
and insert the wire into the grounding point or input terminal, and
tighten the screw (see Table 1 for approved AC wire gauge).
To insert wires into the terminal block that serves six PSMs:
Insert the grounding wire into the grounding point labeled
GND
.Insert the wire labeled
L1
into the input terminal labeledA1
.Insert the wire labeled
L2
into the input terminal labeledB1
.Insert the wire labeled
L3
into the input terminal labeledC1
.
Figure 7: Connecting Power to a Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module Note The three-phase delta AC PDM terminal blocks will be flipped depending on which slot the PDM gets plugged into.
Note The color of each AC power wire might vary. The MX2008 chassis is not sensitive to phase rotation sequence—either clockwise or counterclockwise will operate correctly.
Caution Wire label configuration is for Juniper Networks supplied cable only. If you are using your own cable, make sure you use the proper connections.
To insert wires into the terminal block that serves three PSMs:
Insert the grounding wire into the grounding point labeled
GND
.Insert the wire labeled
L1
into the input terminal labeledA2
.Insert the wire labeled
L2
into the input terminal labeledB2
.Insert the wire labeled
L3
into the input terminal labeledC2
.
Note The terminal connections have either slotted screws or hex screws. Use a 1/4-in. slotted screwdriver for the slotted screws. Use a 5/32-in. (4 mm) Allen wrench for the 5/16-in. hex screws.
Warning To protect power supplies from input voltage that might be caused by mis-wired PDMs, before reinstalling the metal cover to the wiring compartment, apply AC voltage to the PDM (with the PSM power switch turned off). Verify that the two LEDs on the PDM are lit green and that the AC voltage between AC terminal blocks A1-B1, B1-C1, C1-A1, A2-B2, B2-C2, and C2-A2 for three-phase delta PDM is not more than 264 VAC when measured with a digital voltage meter (DVM). Then turn off the AC breaker to remove power from the PDM and install the metal cover.
Note Three-phase delta AC wire assembly kits can be purchased from Juniper Networks.
Table 1: Supported Three-Phase Delta AC Wire Gauge
Wire Gauge Description 4 x 6-AWG or equivalent
4 conductor wires, each wire is 6-AWG
Note We recommend that you use the proper gauge wire in order for the cable clamps to hold the AC cables. Using smaller gauge wiring will result in the cable clamps not tightening properly.
Warning Power connections must be performed by a licensed electrician only.
- Verify that the power cord wire connections are correct.
- Screw the retaining nut onto the AC power cord to secure it to the metal wiring compartment.
- Using a number 2 Phillips (+) screwdriver, tighten the four captive screws on the metal AC wiring compartment.
- Verify that the AC power cord does not touch or block access to router components, and that it does not drape where people could trip on it.
- Remove the ESD grounding strap from the ESD points on the chassis. Connect the strap to an approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site.
- Connect the AC power cord plug to the power source.
- Switch on the customer-site circuit breakers to provide voltage on the AC power cord.
- Remove the ESD grounding strap from the approved site ESD grounding point. See the instructions for your site. Reconnect the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
- Verify that the LED on the PDM faceplate is lit steadily, indicating that the AC terminal block is receiving power.
Related Documentation
MX2008 Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module Description
MX2008 Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Module Electrical Specifications
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage to an MX2008 Router
Connecting AC Power to an MX2008 Router with Three-Phase Wye AC Power Distribution Modules
Connecting AC Power to an MX2008 Router with Three-Phase Delta AC Power Distribution Modules