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,QVWUXFWLRQ 0DQXDO Congratulations on the purchase of your SAPE unit. It is a solid, safe and reliable unit, built according to the latest technology. Follow the instructions in this booklet and we guarantee you years of trouble-free operation. Please read the following in- structions carefully before starting to use your machine.
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6$3( 6$)(7< 35(&$87,216 To be read attentively and acted accordingly before towing, lifting, operating, performing maintenance or repairing the SAPE unit. 1752'8&7,21 , The policy of Atlas Copco is to provide the users of their equipment with safe, If any statement in this manual does not comply with local legislation, the reliable and efficient products.
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Never refill fuel while the unit is running, unless otherwise stated in the raised position, Atlas Copco Instruction Book (AIB). Keep fuel away from hot parts such - ascertain that the towing eye can swivel freely on the hook, as air outlet pipes or the engine exhaust. Do not smoke when fuelling.
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17 Remember that where there is visible dust, the finer, invisible particles will Parts shall only be replaced by genuine Atlas Copco replacement parts. almost certainly be present too; but the fact that no dust can be seen is not All maintenance work, other than routine attention, shall only be a reliable indication that dangerous, invisible dust is not present in the air.
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,QVWUXFWLRQ 0DQXDO 22 Before clearing the generator for use after maintenance or overhaul, submit it to a testrun, check that the AC power performance is correct and that the control and shutdown devices function correctly. 22/ $33/,&$7,216 6$)(7< 7 Apply the proper tool for each job.
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QAS228, QAS278 or QAS338 generators is possible. The required number of SAPE units is equal to the number of generators to be paralleled. It is also possible to connect a generator plus a SAPE unit with a dedicated generator (generator provided with integrated paralleling).
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This lamp lights when the circuit breaker/contactor of the chronizing to match the frequency and phase of an incoming SAPE is closed. generator to the frequency and phase of the bus or another gen- erator. The synchronizer compares the incoming generator to...
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Connector for communication with the power control module of another SAPE unit or QAS with integrated paralleling. Several SAPE units can be connected to each other, as the power control module of each SAPE unit has got two connectors (X30 and X31). ; &RQQHFWRU ; Connector for communication with the power control module of another SAPE unit or QAS with integrated paralleling.
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QAS 2 and SAPE 2. When a desired data entry value is displayed, pressing the ENTER 2. Connect the communication cable between SAPE 1 and SAPE 2 or key will place the value in the program. QAS with integrated paralleling (socket X30 or X31).
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Go via the site distribution panel (to be installed by tomatic Voltage Regulator) to activate the paralleling device. the customer) to connect the SAPE units with the load. 5. Connect the SAPE power control module with the SAPE contactor (sockets X32). ()25( 7$57,1*...
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Note that the ratio needs to be entered, not the pri- the first generator (master). mary current rating, – Push the button “Breaker/Contactor close” on the SAPE of the first e.g.: current transfo 600/5 generator. → ratio to be entered = 120 –...
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7256 – Switch off and disconnect the load. After connecting two generators in parallel, more generators can be – Push the buttons “Breaker/Contactor open” on both SAPE units. added. – Switch off the main circuit breakers Q1 of both generators.
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Put the switch in “Single” position if single “Parallel” position, but the SAPE unit is mode is needed. not connected. Connect the SAPE unit if parallel mode is needed. Potentiometer for frequency adjustment Selector switch “Single/Parallel” is in Put the switch in single mode if you want does not function.
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6$3( 7(&+1,&$/ 63(&,),&$7,216 3DUDOOHOLQJ FRQWURO PRGXOH Frequency 50 Hz/60 Hz Number of phases Voltage input 120-480 VAC ± 15% Current input 5 A at Max. gen. load Burden 1.25 VA per phase at 5.0 A Load Sharing Accuracy Within ± 0.5% Output full load (Paralleling Lines) 1.5-5.0 VDC Operating Temperature...
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