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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Issue: IPN 997-00012-48D Issue Date: November 2012 Refer to the separate SC200 or SC100 system controller handbook for full details of the system controller operation - dcpower.eaton.com/Manuals.asp Eaton Corporation Telecommunications Power Solutions dcpower.eaton.com...
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The information contained in this literature is subject to change without notice. Subject to the right to use its equipment, Eaton Corporation does not convey any right, title or interest in its intellectual property, including, without limitation, its patents, copyrights and know-how.
About T his Gui de Scope This guide covers installation, operation and maintenance of Access Power Solutions (APS3-300 Series) dc power systems (APS), controlled by the SC200 or SC100 system controller. Refer to the separate SC200 or SC100 system controller handbook for full details of the system controller operation - dcpower.eaton.com/Manuals.asp.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Chapter 5 System Controller Configuration File ........................40 Backup and Restore ........................40 Starting the SC200 or SC100 ....................41 SC200 ............................... 41 SC100 ............................... 41 SC200 or SC100 Operation using the Keypad and Screen ..........42 Keypad Access Security ........................
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Access Power Solutions DC Power Systems Front View System labels DC distribution cover Rectifier modules (see details on page 4) DC common bus battery terminals ...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Rectifiers Access Power Solutions are fitted with either 48V, 2000W (APR48-ES); 48V, 1800W (APR48-3G); 48V, 900W (EPR48-3G) or 24V, 1440W (APR24-3G) rectifiers. The rectifiers are fan-cooled and hot-pluggable. See Specifications on page for further information.
DCTools Configuration Software. Latest version is available free from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads. PowerManagerII Remote Control and Monitoring Software. Contact your Eaton dc product supplier for further information (see Worldwide Support on page 101). Recommended web browsers (SC200 only): Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later (IE6 is compatible but with reduced performance), Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or later.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Connections The following diagram shows the connections between the SC200 or SC100, the I/O board, the other dc power system components and external devices. SC200 or SC100 system controller Connection to dc live bus ...
(on an IOBGP I/O board) Low Voltage Disconnect Option An optional Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) is available for the Access Power Solutions (APS3-300 Series). See the diagram on page for location. This is connected as a battery disconnect.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Battery Time Remaining The SC200 or SC100 obtains characterization data from either periodic battery discharges (SC100) or every full battery discharge (SC200), to a specified end voltage. During a battery discharge, the SC200 or SC100 uses this characterization data to calculate an estimated time until the battery will reach the specified end voltage.
Electrical Safety Access Power Solutions (APS3-300 Series) dc power systems must be mounted in an enclosed cabinet that meets safety and fire enclosure requirements as specified in AS/NZS 60950.1 and EN 60950-1. The dc power system may be powered from multiple ac sources. All ac sources must be isolated before internally servicing the equipment.
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Batteries The plastic cases of batteries installed in Eaton dc power system racks must have a flammability rating of UL 94-V2 or better. Flooded cell and VRLA lead acid batteries can emit explosive gases and must be installed with adequate ventilation.
Servicing. Servicing must only be performed according to specific instructions and only by personnel authorized by Eaton. This includes disassembly and/or servicing of any modules. For further information on Servicing contact your local Eaton dc product supplier, or refer to the contact details on page 101.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Installation Tasks Before starting the installation, review the following information: Required Equipment and Tools on page Warnings and Cautions on page Inspecting the Equipment and Reporting Damage on page Complete the Installation tasks in the following order:...
If the polarity of the APS is not correct for the equipment to be powered then contact your Eaton dc product supplier for advice (see Worldwide Support on page 101). Step 3 - Check position of mounting brackets APSs are pre-assembled with 19-inch rack-mounting brackets as shown in the following diagram.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Rack-mounting bracket (available for 19-inch Alternative bracket mounting positions and 23-inch wide racks) Step 4 - Install Load circuit breakers (if required) Ignore this Step if the load MCBs are already fitted.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Busbar chassis screw Busbar Busbar stand-off screw Stand-off DC common bar Procedure complete Task 3 - Connect the AC Supply Cable If the APS has pre-fitted ac cord(s) then ignore this task.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Step 6 - Terminate the phase and neutral (if used) conductor(s) at APS If ac MCB(s) fitted then connect the phase conductor(s) to the MCB(s). Ensure the insulating card covers the MCB terminal(s).
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Step 3 - Mount the APS Carefully feed the ac supply cable or cord(s) into the rack. Lift the APS to the correct position in the rack. A suitable mechanical support or a second person must support the weight of the APS.
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The Mid-point Monitoring sense wires must have short-circuit protection fitted close to the battery terminals. Use the Battery Mid-point Monitoring kits from Eaton (see Spare Parts on page 66) or equivalent. Connect a Mid-point Monitoring sense wire to the middle interconnecting link on each string of batteries (see following diagram).
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Task 8 - Connect External Input/Output Cabling (if required) Refer to Input/Output Board on page for details of how the I/O board can control and monitor external devices. If no external devices are to be connected then ignore this task.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Task 10 - Connect to the AC Supply Point A suitably qualified electrician familiar with local wiring regulations must carry out the ac connection. Step 1 - Replace all covers on the APS Step 2 - Connect at the ac supply point Check the ac supply point is isolated.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Start-Up Tasks Complete all the Installation tasks (see details on page 16) before starting these Start-Up tasks. Complete the Start-Up tasks in the following order: Task Description Reference Insert the Rectifiers...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) After start-up of the system controller: Press any key on the system controller to silence the alarm. Depending on the configuration file settings, one or both alarm LED(s) may be on and the system controller may display some system alarm messages.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Step 4 - Check the rectifier currents Check the rectifier currents. Verify the load current is as expected for the load and battery size and does not exceed the maximum load rating (see details on page 69).
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Configuration File The operational settings of the dc power system are stored in a configuration file loaded into the SC200 or SC100 system controller. The SC200 or SC100 is supplied pre-loaded with a configuration file. If this configuration file has been customized for the site then no further configuration changes will be necessary.
Keypad access is Read Only, or PIN Protected and the keypad access PIN is lost. The SC200 will continue to function, but no configuration changes can be made. Contact your Eaton dc product supplier or Eaton for advice (see Worldwide Support on page 101).
SC200 or SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop DCTools is configuration software for editing a system controller's configuration file (on-line) and monitoring the operation of Eaton's dc power systems. It is available free from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads. Using DCTools via USB (SC200 only) DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC200's USB port.
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System Controller ► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC200 or SC100: Download the latest version of DCTools from: dcpower.eaton.com/downloads. Install DCTools on the PC/laptop. Connect a null-modem cable from the COM1 RS232 port on the PC/laptop to the RS232 connector on the SC200 or SC100.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) SC200 or SC100 Identity Information The following identity information is stored in the SC200 or SC100. Parameter Description Where to find: Serial Number The SC200 or SC100 serial number SC100: Menu > Identity >SC100 (factory set).
Servicing. Servicing must only be performed according to specific instructions and only by personnel authorized by Eaton. This includes disassembly and/or servicing of any modules. For further information on Servicing contact your local Eaton dc product supplier, or refer to the contact details on page 101. Topic...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Troubleshooting Use the table to troubleshoot minor installation and operational problems. For additional assistance see contact details on page 101. Return items for replacement or repair with a completed Equipment Incident Report on page 99.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Problem Possible Cause Required Action High system output voltage. Temperature Compensation is None. This is normal operation (if active and the battery batteries are connected). Disable temperature is below the Temperature Compensation if no reference temperature.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Problem Possible Cause Required Action SC200 or SC100 or Failed, disconnected or Replace, connect or configure sensor. DCTools/Web displays ??? unconfigured sensor. or N/A Faulty or disconnected voltage Replace or connect voltage feed module.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Problem Possible Cause Required Action Web communications Ethernet communications See previous entry. problem (SC200 only) problem. Cannot connect to web server. Check IP address and other settings in SC200 are correct. Check correct IP address is used in web browser address bar.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Replacing or Adding a Rectifier Rectifiers can be replaced without switching off the dc power system and disconnecting the equipment it powers. To reduce the risk of electric shock and maintain optimum system cooling, always cover ...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Step 5 - Check the system controller operation Map the I/O board (SC200 only): In DCTools/Web go to: RXP. Copy the I/O board serial number(s) from the RXP Devices table to the I/O Board to Serial Number Mapping table to map an IOB Number to each I/O board (overwrite an existing serial number if required).
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Step 4 - Fit the new I/O board Reconnect all the input/output wires to the push-connect terminals (XH15 - XH21). Fit the I/O board on to the support posts in the APS.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Low Voltage Disconnect (IOBGP) Number of contactor connections 2 per IOBGP I/O board Number of LVD channels SC100 systems: 2, SC200 systems: 16 Contactor Type Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC)*, with or without auxiliary contacts.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) SC100 Menu The following diagram shows the Status Screens and main navigation. See Analog System Values for details of the values displayed. Any active alarms are displayed in rotation.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Connector Type Purpose Description Relay 6 Common (COM) RJ45 DC power system digital Load Fuse Fail inputs Battery Fuse Fail +12V out AC Distribution Fan Fail AC Distribution MOV Fail 0V out (system live - protected)
Appendix F Transient Protection Transi ent Protecti on To prevent damage to Eaton Access Power Solutions from lightning and transient over-voltages, structural lightning protection and transient protection must be installed at each site. Transient protection will also protect against other sources of transients, such as:...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Primary Transient Protection Primary transient protection must be considered at all sites. Eaton recommends primary transient protection on the incoming ac supply either at the main ac switchboard or sub-switchboard. In the absence of sufficient information, primary transient protective devices with a minimum repeat strike rating of 100kA (8/20μs wave shape) are recommended.
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2kA. Tertiary Transient Protection Eaton rectifiers are fitted with 6kV/3kA transient protection. This is designed to protect the rectifiers from voltage spikes generated during operation of the upstream transient protection system. Do not install rectifiers without adequate upstream surge protection.
21). This link prevents these very large voltages from developing and protects the rectifiers from surge related damage. If your installation uses a mesh earth, then Eaton recommends that this factory fitted ac-dc earth link is retained. No further action is required.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Step 2 - Remove or replace the ac-dc Earth Link Ignore this Step if the factory fitted ac-dc earth link is used. There are two options if the ac-dc earth link cannot be retained. Either:...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Analog Inputs Equipment required: Digital Voltmeter DC Load bank DC Current Clamp meter Trim pot adjustment tool Thermometer Test Test procedure Adjustment Measure the dc voltage across the dc bus. DC Voltage...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) System Controls Equipment Required: DC Load bank Test Test procedure Adjustment Apply a load to the power system. Voltage Control None With DCTools, ensure the bus voltage matches the Target Note 1 Voltage as shown on the Voltage Control Summary of DCTools.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Test Test procedure Adjustment Check the LVD contactor is connected. Low Voltage None Disconnect – Increase the LVD Disconnect Voltage Threshold. Automatic Reduce the system voltage below the LVD Disconnect Operation Voltage Threshold.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Test Test procedure Adjustment Remove 2 rectifiers from the system. Multiple Rectifier comms lost Ensure alarm operates. Turn off the ac to more than 20% of the rectifiers in the Partial AC Fail system.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Notes Ensure Alarm Tracking is disabled. Ensure Temperature Compensation is enabled. If the load is not connected to the load MCBs and if an electronic Fuse Fail detect circuits is installed, this test can also be performed as follows: Turn off the load MCB Connect a high impedance path >100k ) between the end load side of the MCB and the...
Please enter as much information as you can. Send the completed form, together with the item for repair to your nearest authorized service agent. NOTE: Only one fault to be recorded per form. For further information contact your local Eaton dc product supplier or Eaton (see contact details on page 101). Or email: CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com...
Worldwide Support Worldwide Support For product information and a complete listing of worldwide sales offices, visit Eaton's website at: dcpower.eaton.com or email: DCinfo@eaton.com For technical support contact either your local Eaton dc product representative, the closest office from the following list, telephone (+64) 3-343-7448, or email CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Load Current • 51 Rectifier Current • 41 Identity Information • 46 Current Sense • 7, 8, 71 Input/Output (I/O) Board Connections to other system components • 8 Connector Pin-outs • 78 Damage (transport) •...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-300 Series) Connection to APS • 2, 31 SMS Text Messaging • See GSM Modem Communications Browsers (recommended) • 6 SNMP • 9 Web Access Security • 54 SNTP • See Internal Clock Web Server •...