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La Marche Manufacturing Company www.lamarchemfg.com TPSD2 Filtered Battery Charger Power Supply / Battery Eliminator Standard Option 551 Installation and Operation Manual 106 Bradrock Dr. Des Plaines 60018-1967 Instruction Drawing Number: P25-LTPSD2-1 Tel: 847 299 1188 Fax: 847 299 3061 CPN 140440 Revision A00 Rev.
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Important Safety Instructions Before using this equipment read all manuals and other documents related to this charger and other equipment connected to this charger. Always have a copy of a charger’s manual on file nearby in a safe place; if a replacement copy of a manual is needed, it can be found at www.lamarchemfg.com.
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Charger Location • Allow at least 6 inches of free air on all vented surfaces for proper cooling • Allow sufficient clearance to open the front panel for servicing. • Do not operate this charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. •...
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................i Table of Contents ............................iii Table of Figures ............................iv Model Scope/General Description ........................1 Understanding the Model Number ......................... 1 Optional Accessories Included in the Charger ....................1 Equipment Handling ..........................2 Storing the TPSD2 .........................
Model Scope/General Description The La Marche model TPSD2 is a controlled ferroresonant float charger designed to power a load while charging the battery. The TPSD2 is filtered and may be used without the battery. The all solid-state electronic control circuit provides excellent line-load voltage regulation, current limiting, and a power failure relay with light and Form “C”...
Equipment Handling Storing the TPSD2 If the TPSD2 is to be stored for more than a few days after delivery, it should be stored within its shipping container. The location chosen for storage should be within an ambient temperature of -40 to 185° F (-40 to 85° C) with a non-condensing relative humidity of 0 to 95%.
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Ampere Rating Output Frequency Voltage 25 ADC 30 ADC 35 ADC 50 ADC 75 ADC 100 ADC 125 ADC 150 ADC 200 ADC 72 Case 72 Case 72 Case 72 Case 400 lbs. 475 lbs. 530 lbs. 600 lbs. 24 VDC 60 Hz (181.4 kg) (215.5 kg)
Installation Mounting the TPSD2 When mounting the TPSD2 in any configuration, consider the size and weight of the charger. The wall, rack, and/or floor must be able to support the weight of the charger as well as an additional safety factor. Verify the method of mounting and the weight of the TPSD2, using Tables 1, 2, and 3.
2.1.1 Wall-Mounting the TPSD2 (4B, 4T, and 9 Enclosures Only) The 4B, 4T, and 9 enclosures of the TPSD2 are shipped from the factory with the necessary brackets installed for wall-mounting (The same bracket is used for rear mounting on a relay rack, 4B, 4T – 19/23” rack, 9 – 23/30” rack) The 72 &...
2.1.2 Floor-Mounting the TPSD2 (All Enclosures) Floor-mounting the 72 & 44 enclosures is standard. If it is desired to floor mount a charger with the 4B, 4T or 9 enclosure, the floor-mount bracket is provided. NOTE: The floor mount bracket adds an additional 2 in (51 mm) to the overall height of 4B, 4T, and 9 enclosures. 72 and 44 enclosures include the height of the bracket in their overall height.
2.1.3 Rack-Mounting the TPSD2 The TPSD2 can be installed in most relay racks with standard EIA hole spacing. If a relay rack is needed, they are available for purchase from La Marche. The 4B, 4T, and 9 enclosures are shipped from the factory with the (The same bracket is used for wall mounting).
AC Input Connections Before beginning any work inside the charger, ensure that all incoming AC supply power is off at the main breaker box and the charger’s breakers are off. Check that the source voltage and frequency match the voltage and frequency listed on the charger front nameplate specifications.
DC Output Connections Before making any of DC output connections, make sure you have read and fully understand the DC Connection Procedure below. Select proper size for the DC wiring from the wire size table on the previous page. If the distance between the charger’s DC output and the DC load exceeds 10 feet, use the Power Cable Guide below to minimize the voltage drop across the wire distance.
Alarm Connections Eight alarm relays (and 10 alarm LEDs) are included as a standard feature of the TPSD2. The included alarms are Low DC Current, Low DC Voltage, High DC Voltage, High Voltage Shutdown, AC Failure, Negative Ground Detection, Positive Ground Detection, and Summary alarm. Each alarm includes two sets of form ‘C’ contacts, enabling the user to connect multiple remote annunciators.
S2A-198 Relay Information Load Resistive Load (P.F. = 1) Relay Function Logic Contact Material Ag (Au clad) Maximum Allowed Current AC Power Fail De-Energize on Fail 0.5 A at 125 VAC Summary De-Energize on Fail Max. Operating Voltage and High DC Voltage 0.6 A at 110 VDC Energize on Fail Current...
2.4.2 Understanding the Alarms HIGH DCV SHUTDOWN ALARM will trigger and the red “HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT DOWN” LED will turn on if the output DC voltage of the charger rises above the alarm threshold for longer than 20 seconds and there is load on the charger.
External Temperature Compensation (Option 11W/11Y) The natural voltage of a battery changes as a function of temperature change. As the battery temperature rises, the effective voltage of the battery decreases. Without Temperature Compensation, the battery charger will always produce a set constant output voltage. As the battery temperature increases, this constant voltage will then induce a higher output current from the charger.
Load Sharing All TPSD2 chargers include the Load Sharing feature. Load sharing allows the user to parallel with any identical TPSD2 to share a DC load and therefore reduce the strain on each charger. When connected, identical TPSD2 chargers are forced to share the load within ±5% for individual unit outputs greater than 10% of the rated output. MUST Chargers to be paralleled be the same output (voltage and current).
Remote Equalize A terminal is provided on charger for a Remote Equalize function. For standard chargers, the Remote Equalize terminal is labeled “RE” and is located on the TS-5 terminal as shown on Figure 13. For chargers with the S2A- 406 board, the Remote Equalize terminal is on terminal 5 of J4 as shown on Figure 14.
Ground Detection Procedure Before making any changes to the TPSD2, ensure that the AC power is off at the main breaker box and that all of the charger’s breakers are off. To enable or disable Ground Detection, first locate the S2A-341S board inside the charger.
2.10 DNP 3.0 / Modbus SCADA Interface (Option 21P/21Q) The optional DNP 3.0 / Modbus SCADA Interface Communication Board, allows the user to remotely connect to the TPSD2 battery charger. The board is equipped with four methods of communication; DNP 3.0, Modbus ASCII, Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP.
Operation Starting the TPSD2 All equipment is shipped from the factory fully checked and adjusted based on the customer order. Do not make any adjustments unless the equipment has been powered-up and the settings have been determined to be incorrect. Check with battery manufacturer for recommended settings. Factory Settings The adjustable factory settings of the TPSD2 are based on the customer order, unless otherwise specified.
3.1.2 Starting/Stopping the TPSD2 Once proper connections are established, energize the power supply by turning on the charger’s AC breaker (the DC breaker should be off). After about 30 seconds, turn on the DC breaker. To shut down the TPSD2, switch off the DC breaker first and then switch off the AC breaker.
The parameters viewable on the idle display are as follows: Temperature at Probe Voltage 132.3 V Temperature System DC Outputs (internal/external – based Current 15.2 A Probe 27C on connection) Temperature Equalize Timer Status and Temperature EQ Timer OFF Compensation Status Length Compensation OFF 8 Hour EQ...
Auto EQ on LV (Mode P4) Mode P4 is an automatic Equalize cycle that is triggered when the battery experiences a sizeable discharge. When the DC voltage drops below the Low Voltage alarm threshold and exceeds the Low Voltage alarm time delay, Mode P4 is activated.
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Equalize Voltage Setting The Equalize voltage adjustment is set at the factory at 2.33 V/C (LA), 2.27 V/C (VRLA) or 1.55 V/C (NC). The Equalize voltage increments by 0.1V. Select “Equalize Voltage Setting” and press then ENTER button. Press the UP and/or DOWN buttons until the desired voltage is displayed.
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Equalize Timer Settings The Equalize Timer Settings submenu provides access to the change the Equalize Timer Mode, and Equalize Timer Hours. Equalize Timer Mode The Equalize timer mode determines when the charger will go into an Equalize charging cycle. The timer modes are “Auto EQ OFF”, “7 Day Auto EQ”, “14 Day Auto EQ”, “30 Day Auto EQ”, and “Auto EQ on LV”.
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Temperature Compensation Settings Temperature Compensation is a standard feature of the TPSD2 charger. Temperature Compensation adjusts the output voltage of the charger based on the temperature at the probe. To enable Temperature Compensation, select “Temp. Comp.” in the Advanced Settings menu. Temperature Compensation is adjustable between 0.001 Ex: The output of a 60L charger with Temperature Compensation set to 0.002V/Cell/°C to 0.005 volts/cell/°C.
LCD Settings The LCD settings allow the user to control the LCD backlight. By default, the LCD backlight automatically turns off after two minutes. The user may also set it to be always on. If the charger was ordered with a VFD control board, this option will not be available.
Service All work inside the TPSD2 charger should be performed by qualified personnel. La Marche is not responsible for any damages caused by an unqualified technician. Before working inside the TPSD2, ensure the AC power is off at the main breaker box and the battery has been removed from the charger’s DC output terminals, either by removing the battery cables or exercising the battery disconnect.
Troubleshooting Procedure Troubleshooting should be performed only by trained service personnel or experienced electricians. Before setting up any complicated testing or making any conclusions, inspect the charger using the guide below. Check the following: 1. Check DC output cables, connections, battery type, and number of cells against the charger’s rating. 2.
Troubleshooting Chart Isolate from all power sources prior to performing any interior verifications or part replacements. Symptom Possible Cause Action Measure AC voltage and verify against Incorrect AC Input Voltage charger nameplate. Verify tap settings using charger AC Input Taps on Power Transformer schematic or input table found on Set Incorrectly charger.
Incorrect, Damaged or Loose Visually inspect and verify all internal Cable/Harness Connections wiring using charger schematic. Measure battery voltage and verify Incorrect Battery Connected against charger nameplate. Incorrect Float/Equalize Voltage Refer to Section 3.4.1.1 for output Settings adjustment instructions. High Output Voltage or Current Contact La Marche Service Defective S2A-341S Control Board Department for further...
4.3.3 Troubleshooting and Replacing Power Silicon Diodes/Modules 1. On the ohmmeter, set the switches on “ohms”, “DC”, and “Rx100” scale and isolate one end of the diode by disconnecting the wires attached to the nipple (or pigtail) end of the diode (only one end of the diode must be disconnected).
Appendix A: TPSD2 Specifications ELECTRICAL 120, 208, 240, or 480VAC AC Input Voltage range +10% / -12% Frequency Range 50Hz or 60Hz ± 5% 6 - 200 ADC DC Output 24, 48, or 130VDC Single Phase - 30mV RMS, with or without battery Output Filtering Three Phase - 100mV RMS, with or without battery ±...
Appendix C: TPSD2 Heat Losses (Based on 85% efficiency for single phase chargers, 90% efficiency for three phase chargers at 240V nominal input and rated load) Single Phase Model Number AC Draw Watts In Watts Out Watts Lost BTU/Hr. TPSD2-6-24V TPSD2-12-24V TPSD2-20-24V TPSD2-25-24V...
Appendix E: Manufacturer’s Warranty All La Marche Manufacturing Co. equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in proper operating condition upon shipment from the factory and is warranted to be free from any defect in workmanship and material that may develop within one year from date of purchase. In addition to the standard one (1) year warranty, La Marche warrants its magnetics and power diodes on a parts replacement basis only for four (4) more years under normal use.
Appendix F: Manufacturer’s Extended Parts Warranty HIS IS YOUR ARRANTY IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE XTENDED ARTS ARRANTY AS SHOWN ON OUR INVOICE TO YOU OR IF YOU PURCHASE THE XTENDED ARTS ARRANTY ANYTIME DURING THE FIRST MONTHS AFTER THE DATE OF OUR INVOICE All La Marche Manufacturing Co.
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