TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION Scope of Manual ............................. 1-1 General Description..........................1-1 Specifications ............................1-1 General Features ............................ 1-1 Overvoltage Protections and Special Features ..................1-4 SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION Unpacking and Inspection ........................2-1 Terminations, Controls and Indicators.....................
Charger Power Supply manufactured by Kepco, Inc., Flushing, New York, U.S.A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Kepco TBC Series of Telecommunications Battery Chargers, hereafter referred to as TBC, consists of three major groups of Power Supplies. They are used for charging 12, 24, and 48 Volt batteries respectively, and are capable of delivering up to 120 Amps.
(2) The Equalize voltage can not be set higher than the Overvoltage protection level. (3) For the following models V OVP is 120% ±7% of V SET - Latch-style tracking overvoltage protection: TBC 12-50M, TBC 12-100M, TBC 24-25M, TBC 24-50M, TBC 24-100M, TBC 48-12M, TBC 48-25M, and TBC 60-25M. Cycle power to reset.
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTIONS AND SPECIAL FEATURES The TBC incorporates switching power supplies with power factor correction (PFC). A Control Board in the TBC controls and monitors critical functions of the TBC Battery Charger. The front panel contains a main Circuit Breaker, voltage and current meters, status indicators (LED), and an Equalize Timer control.
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION UNPACKING AND INSPECTION This instrument has been thoroughly inspected and tested prior to packing and is ready for operation. After unpacking, inspect for shipping damage before attempting to operate. Perform the preliminary inspection as outlined in the following paragraph. If any indication of damage is found, file an immediate claim with the responsible transport service.
FIGURE 2-1. TBC SERIES (EXCEPT TBC 24-120M AND TBC 48-60M) FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FIGURE 2-2. TBC 24-120M AND TBC 48-60M FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS b. Rear Panel: The TBC has two output power terminals for connecting to the battery and/ or load.
TABLE 2-2. TB1 INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSIGNMENTS TERMINAL NO. NAME DESCRIPTION OR FUNCTION Control With a jumper between these terminals and the battery connected, the TBC Con- trol Board will remain ON even if the AC Circuit Breaker is OFF. With the jumper ON/OFF removed the Control Board will go OFF if the AC Circuit Breaker is OFF.
FIGURE 2-3. TBC REAR PANEL AC SOURCE POWER REQUIREMENTS The TBC Battery Charger Power Supply is supplied for operation on a single phase line with a-c input voltage between 100V and 250V a-c nominal (universal a-c input). The circuit breaker remains effective at all input voltages.
FIGURE 2-4. AC INPUT POWER TERMINAL BLOCK, TB3 COOLING The power transistors and rectifiers in the TBC Battery Charger Power Supply are maintained within their operating temperature range by means of special heat sink assemblies, cooled by internal fans. CAUTION: SIDE PANEL OPENINGS AND THE TOP OF THE CASE MUST BE KEPT CLEAR FROM OBSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
To release the circuit breaker locking plate loosen the two knurled head screws (6-32 x 1/2) and slide the locking plate to the right (see Figure 2-5A). For models TBC 24-120M and TBC 48-60M slide the locking plate down (see Figure 2-5B). FIGURE 2-5.
SECTION 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL Interconnections between a stabilized Battery Charger Power Supply, and its load are as critical as the interface between other types of electronic equipment. If optimum performance is expected, certain rules for the interconnections must be observed by the user. These rules are described in detail in the following paragraphs.
FIGURE 3-1. LOCAL ERROR SENSING CONNECTIONS LOAD CONNECTION, METHOD 2 (REMOTE ERROR SENSING) To avoid excessive output effects at remote loads, remote error sensing must be used. The links between the +S and + M terminals and between the -S and -M terminals must be removed. Use a twisted, shielded pair of wires from the Sensing Terminals directly to the load to compensate for load wire voltage drops.
FIGURE 3-2. REMOTE ERROR SENSING CONNECTIONS PARALLEL OPERATION Up to three identical TBC Battery Charger Power Supplies can be connected in parallel opera- tion, except for models TBC 48-60M and TBC 24-120M, which have two power supplies in par- allel that are built into the units. For the TBC 48-60M or TBC 24-120M only one additional TBC unit can be connected in parallel.
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