XPD-IT60A — Step-Down Isolation Transformer PDU
Modern racks increasingly run on 208V or 240V UPS systems — but most IT, AV, and lab equipment runs on 120V. The XPD-IT60A handles that conversion inside the rack, with true transformer isolation, 12 standard 120V outlets, and a plug-in L6-30P input. No floor-standing transformer. No improvised power strips.
Voltage conversion and isolation — inside the rack
As 208V and 240V UPS systems become standard in IDF closets, broadcast racks, and edge deployments, the gap between the UPS output voltage and the equipment input voltage creates a power distribution problem. The traditional solutions — floor-standing step-down transformers, external PDU combinations, custom wiring — add cost, complexity, and inconsistency. The XPD-IT60A handles it inside the rack in 2U.
A rack-mount 2U alternative to a separate transformer unit on the floor or a shelf outside the rack. Voltage conversion and isolation are handled within the rack infrastructure where the loads live.
The XPD-IT60A uses a true step-down isolation transformer — not an auto-transformer. The L6-30R output is transformer-derived, providing galvanic separation from the upstream power source. Upstream electrical noise, grounding issues, and disturbances don’t pass through to the protected loads.
12 NEMA 5-15/20R outlets support standard 120V equipment directly — no additional PDU required for most rack configurations. Supports common 5-15P and 5-20P plugs without adapters.
Organizations deploying 208V or 240V UPS infrastructure across multiple locations can standardize on the XPD-IT60A as the consistent rack-level conversion solution — same installation, same outlet count, same footprint at every site.
Input and output voltage options
The XPD-IT60A supports both 208V and 240V input, with selectable secondary voltage to match site electrical specifications. The NEMA L6-30R output is transformer-derived in all configurations — not a pass-through connection.
| Input voltage | Input plug | Selectable output voltage | Output receptacles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | NEMA L6-30P | 240/120V or 208/104V | 12× NEMA 5-15/20R · 1× NEMA L6-30R |
| 240V | NEMA L6-30P | 240/120V | 12× NEMA 5-15/20R · 1× NEMA L6-30R |
The L6-30R output is transformer-derived — not a direct pass-through from the input. All outputs are electrically isolated from the upstream power source regardless of input voltage selection.
Designed for UPS-backed racks
The XPD-IT60A is installed downstream of a 208V or 240V UPS — the UPS provides battery backup and power conditioning upstream; the XPD-IT60A handles voltage conversion and rack-level distribution downstream. The result is a clean, protected 120V power path inside the rack without a separate transformer footprint.
Where the XPD-IT60A is deployed
IDF closets running 208V UPS infrastructure with 120V networking, security, and wireless equipment. The XPD-IT60A handles the voltage mismatch inside the rack without additional floor infrastructure.
IDF/MDF UPS guide →Switchers, encoders, monitors, control systems, and peripherals requiring clean, isolated 120V downstream of a 208V rack infrastructure. True isolation protects sensitive signal processing equipment from upstream noise.
AV UPS guide →Compact, standardized step-down conversion for distributed or unmanned edge deployments. Consistent installation across sites — same 2U footprint, same outlet count, same input plug — simplifies procurement and deployment standardization.
Edge data center guide →Isolated 120V for sensitive instrumentation and test equipment downstream of facility 208V or 240V distribution. Galvanic separation protects measurement equipment from upstream electrical noise and grounding instability.
Isolation UPS guide →Safe 120V distribution during outages, maintenance events, or temporary power scenarios where the available source is 208V or 240V and the loads require standard 120V.
Circuit sizing guide →Any rack with a 208V or 240V UPS feeding a mix of 120V and higher-voltage equipment. The XPD-IT60A cleanly segments the 120V distribution from the higher-voltage infrastructure without custom wiring.
Rack power architecture →XPD-IT60A specifications
| Attribute | XPD-IT60A |
|---|---|
| Power rating | 6 kVA / 6 kW |
| Function | Step-down isolation transformer PDU |
| Input voltage | 208V or 240V |
| Output voltage | 240/120V or 208/104V (208V input) · 240/120V (240V input) |
| Input connection | 3 ft pre-attached NEMA L6-30P cord · plug-in only |
| 120V outputs | (12) NEMA 5-15/20R |
| Additional output | (1) NEMA L6-30R · transformer-derived |
| Protection | Resettable circuit breakers |
| Form factor | Rack-mountable · 2U |
| Mounting | Optional 2-post or 4-post rack kits (sold separately) |
| Installation | Plug-in · no hardwiring required |
| Warranty | 3-year limited |
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Common questions about the XPD-IT60A
Yes. With 208V input, the unit provides selectable 240/120V or 208/104V output. The 12 NEMA 5-15/20R outlets deliver 120V to standard equipment. This is the primary use case — a 208V UPS upstream, 120V equipment downstream, voltage conversion and isolation handled inside the rack.
No. The L6-30R output is transformer-derived — it is electrically isolated from the input source. This is the distinction between a true isolation transformer and an auto-transformer, which would share a common electrical connection between input and output.
No. The unit is plug-in only — it includes a pre-attached 3 ft NEMA L6-30P input cord. Plug it into an L6-30R receptacle on your UPS or PDU and it’s ready to use. No electrician required for installation.
2U when installed using the optional 2-post or 4-post rack mounting kits. The mounting kits are sold separately. Without a rack kit the unit can be shelf-mounted or placed on a flat surface.
An isolation transformer uses two separate, magnetically coupled windings — there is no direct electrical connection between input and output. This provides galvanic separation, blocking common-mode noise, ground faults, and electrical disturbances from passing through to the protected load. An auto-transformer uses a single winding with a tap, meaning input and output share a common electrical connection — no galvanic isolation. The XPD-IT60A is a true isolation transformer.
Yes. The XPD-IT60A provides voltage conversion and isolation regardless of the upstream source — utility power, a generator, a UPS, or any other 208V or 240V power source with an L6-30R receptacle. The battery backup and power conditioning benefits only apply when a UPS is part of the upstream architecture.
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