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- Page 1 Node Power Supply Enclosure Installation Manual Effective: November 2018...
- Page 2 Safety Notes Alpha considers customer safety and satisfaction its most important priority. To reduce the risk of injury or death and to ensure continual safe operation of this product, certain information is presented differently in this manual. Alpha tries to...
- Page 3 Alpha shall not be held liable for any damage or injury involving its enclosures, power supplies, generators, batteries or other hardware if used or operated in any manner or subject to any condition not consistent with its intended purpose or is installed or operated in an unapproved manner or improperly maintained.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................6 Battery Maintenance Guidelines ........................6 Electrical Safety ............................6 Mechanical Safety ............................7 Recycling and Disposal Instructions ......................7 Battery Safety Notes ............................. 7 Chemical Hazards ............................7 Grounding and Earth Connection Notes ..............8 Safety Ground and Earth Connection ...................... - Page 5 Figures and Tables Fig. 1-1 Node Power Supply Enclosures, pole-mount, rack-mount, and wall-mount configurations ........9 Fig. 2-1 Dimensions and Features ..........................14 Fig. 2-2 Wooden Pole Installation ..........................16 Fig. 2-3 Steel/Concrete Pole Installation ........................18 Fig. 2-4 Dimensions, Rack-mounted NPS Enclosure ....................19 Fig.
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding the safe installation or operation of the system, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha representative. Save this document for future reference. -
Page 7: Mechanical Safety
Mechanical Safety • Keep hands and tools clear of fans. Fans are thermostatically controlled and will turn on automatically. • Power supplies can reach extreme temperatures under load. • Use caution around sheet metal components and sharp edges. Recycling and Disposal Instructions Spent or damaged batteries are considered environmentally unsafe. -
Page 8: Grounding And Earth Connection Notes
Section 9 and NEC Article 250, 820 Part IV. • Alpha recommends that if there are other electrical services in the area of any part of the enclosure or grounding system shown below that you contact your local code authority on possible 20’ (6.0m) bonding conductor requirements for connecting the different grounding systems. -
Page 9: Overview
The NPS enclosures are equipped with AC service entrances, AC distribution and are supported with a wide range of accessories, including Alpha’s XM3 power supply, AlphaCellTM 100XTV batteries and HPL-FT front terminal batteries providing extended standby runtime and life. An optional Fan Kit is available for the NPS enclosure (see Section 2.9, Cooling Fan Kit Installation). -
Page 10: Specifications
1.0 Overview, continued 1.2 Specifications Models NPS-R NPS-W1 NPS-W2 NPS-F NPS-P Configurations Installation Indoor Indoor Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Description 19" and 23" Rack Mount Wall mount Wall mount Floor mount Pole Mount Mechanical Dimensions 24.85 x 17 x 14.1 / 24.85 x 17 x 14.1 /... -
Page 11: Battery Runtime
1.0 Overview, continued 1.3 Battery Runtime XM2-300HP 12V (Configured for 60V output) Power Supply Input Voltage 120V 60Hz Output Load (A) 100XTV 150XTV (1 Battery) Runtime Battery Type 150XTV (2 Batteries) (minutes, 1218 approximate)* 3.5HP 1132 4.0HP 1251 Power Supply Input Voltage 230V 50Hz Output Load (A) 100XTV... - Page 12 1.0 Overview, continued XM3-910HP 36V (Configured for 90V output) Power Supply Input Voltage 120V 60Hz Output Load (A) 18V4 (1 String) 1021 Runtime (minutes, Battery Type approximate)* 100XTV (1 String) 1021 Power Supply Input Voltage 230V 50Hz Output Load (A) 18V4 (1 String) 1021 Runtime (minutes,...
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Page 13: Parts List
1.0 Overview, continued 1.4 Parts List Enclosure Components Description Part Number Enclosure Assembly, NPS 031-295-20 Installation Components Description Part Number Pole Mount Kit, Wooden Pole 746-032-20 Pole Mount Brackets, Wooden poles 744-670-20 Pole Mount Kit, Steel/Concrete poles 746-032-20 Brackets, pole mount, concrete/steel poles 591-557-20 Kit, Wall installation 746-034-20... -
Page 14: Installation
2.0 Installation 2.1 Pole-mounted Configuration 4.0" 17.00" 16.25" 14.1" Knockouts for Optional ACI, LRI Indicator Lamps Upper Mounting Strap Lockable Door Latch Enclosure Grounding Point Optional GEM Lock Lower Mounting Bracket Hinged, Removeable Door Service Entrance Fig. 2-1, Dimensions and Features 031-295-B0-001, Rev. -
Page 15: Installation On Wooden Pole
CAUTION! Alpha recommends positioning enclosure on the opposite side of the pole from oncoming traffic. This can reduce the danger caused by falling equipment in the event that a pole is struck by an automobile. Mounting bolts must go completely through the wooden pole. -
Page 16: Fig. 2-2 Wooden Pole Installation
2.0 Installation, continued Fig. 2-2, Wooden Pole Installation Upper Mounting Bracket #8 AWG (minimum) Copper Ground Wire to 8' Ground Rod Service Entrance 5/8" Through Bolt (2 places) Enclosure Grounding Point Nut, Lock Washer and Washer (2 places) Lower Mounting Bracket 031-295-B0-001, Rev. -
Page 17: Installation On Steel/Concrete Pole
CAUTION! Alpha recommends positioning enclosure on the opposite side of the pole from oncoming traffic. This can reduce the danger caused by falling equipment in the event that a pole is struck by an automobile. Mounting bolts must go completely through the wooden pole. -
Page 18: Fig. 2-3 Steel/Concrete Pole Installation
2.0 Installation, continued Fig. 2-3, Steel/Concrete Pole Installation Upper Mounting Bracket Lower Mounting Bracket Service Entrance #8 AWG (minimum) Copper Ground Wire to 8' Ground Rod Enclosure Grounding Point Customer-supplied Mounting Strap (2 places) 031-295-B0-001, Rev. B (11/2018) -
Page 19: Rack-Mounted Configuration
2.0 Installation, continued 2.2 Rack-mounted Configuration 19.00" 1.0" 1.0" 17.00" 14.1" Mounting tabs set for 19" rack 23.00" 2.0" 2.0" 17.00" Mounting tabs set for 23" rack 14.1" Mounting locations for SPI Lockable door latch Enclosure ground point Optional GEM lock Knockouts for ACI, LRI Indicator lamps Hinged, removeable door Fig. -
Page 20: Installation Procedure
• 3/8" wrench and socket • Torque wrench (for 36 in-lbs spec.) Verify the following are on hand: • Kit, Cover, Indoor (Alpha p/n 746-036-20) • Kit, Rack mounting (Alpha p/n 746-033-20) • Customer-supplied mounting hardware Verify the equipment rack is securely bolted to the floor and in areas of seismic activity, the mounting method should meet Zone-4 seismic standards or better. -
Page 21: Wall-Mounted Configuration
2.0 Installation, continued 2.3 Wall-mounted Configuration 16.00" 4.0" 17.00" 5.00" 17.75" 15.20" 14.10" 3.20" Mounting location, SPI Knockouts for optional ACI, LRI indicator lamps Upper mounting bracket Lockable door latch Enclosure ground point Optional GEM lock Lower mounting bracket Hinged, removeable door Service entrance Fig. -
Page 22: Installation
2.0 Installation, continued 2.3.1 Installation Verify the following are on hand before installation: • Kit, Mounting, Wall (Alpha p/n 746-034-20) • Customer-supplied mounting hardware Tools required: • 3/8" wrench and socket • Stud finder • Level • Hand drill with 5/32" bit CAUTION! The populated cabinet will weigh approximately 240 lbs [109kg]. -
Page 23: Floor-Mounted Configuration
2.0 Installation, continued 2.4 Floor-mounted Configuration 15.20" 14.10" 17.00" 4.0" 14.10" Lockable door latch Knockouts for ACI/LRI Indicator lamps Service entrance Enclosure ground point Optional GEM lock Hinged, removeable door Mounting locations for SPI 2.00" 6.50" 6.50" Fig. 2-6, Dimensions, Floor-mounted NPS Enclosure 031-295-B0-001, Rev. -
Page 24: Installation
(400A, no-trip, first-half cycle). DO NOT replace this circuit breaker with a conventional service entrance circuit breaker. Alpha recommends Square-D circuit breakers for 120V installations, and HACR (heating and air-conditioning) breakers for 240V installations. Alpha Technologies offers a high-magnetic Square-D circuit breaker and a BBX option (a UL Listed service entrance). -
Page 25: Service Power
2.0 Installation, continued NOTICE:: Alpha recommends 12AWG wiring to accommodate a 90V power supply. 2.5.1 Service Power ATTENTION: Connecting to utility power must be performed by qualified service personnel in compliance with local electrical codes and common safety practices. Connection to utility power must be approved by the local utility before installing the power supply. -
Page 26: Fig. 2-8 520-R Receptacle Wiring
2.0 Installation, continued NEUTRAL (White) L1 (Black) GROUND (Green) Fig. 2-8, 520-R Receptacle Wiring 031-295-B0-001, Rev. B (11/2018) -
Page 27: Connecting The Coaxial Cable
2.6 Connecting the Coaxial Cable 2.6.1 Coaxial Cable Surge Protector Installation Instructions Alpha recommends using coaxial surge suppression for enclosure protection. The Coaxial Surge Protector (Alpha p/n 162-028-10) includes 75 ohm surge suppressor, and mounting hardware. As shown below, the Surge Protector can be mounted in either of two locations on the cabinet. -
Page 28: Connecting The Service Power Inserter (Spi)
SPI is disconnected from both the utility power and the power supply before beginning procedure. The standard SPI (Alpha p/n 020-019-31) can be mounted in any of three locations as shown in the illustrations below. Three knockouts (one at the rear of the enclosure and two on the side) are available for this version of the SPI allowing greater flexibility with regard to the installation of the coaxial cable. -
Page 29: Connecting The Service Power Inserter-Rf (Spi-Rf)
2.0 Installation, continued 2.6.3 Connecting the Service Power Inserter-RF (SPI-RF) The SPI-RF (Alpha p/n 021-080-20 for the XM2, XM3) (Alpha p/n 021-080-21 for the XM2-300HP) can be mounted in either of the two locations as shown below. Tools required: • Hammer •... -
Page 30: Battery Installation
Each battery contains a DATE CODE usually located on a sticker between the battery posts. This date code must be recorded in the battery’s maintenance log. If batteries other than those installed by Alpha are used, consult the battery’s documentation for date code type and placement. -
Page 31: Battery Installation Procedure
NOTICE: In battery configurations made up of multiple battery strings, Alpha strongly recommends the use of in-line fuses. Procedure: 1. Place the batteries on the enclosure’s battery slide tray or battery shelf. Refer to Fig. 2-16 for correct battery arrangement. -
Page 32: Battery Wiring Diagram
100XTV Battery (Taped to side of battery for XM2) In-line Fuse (optional) (Alpha p/n 746-039-20) Battery Cable Kit (BCK): Enclosure Front (Alpha p/n 746-038-20) BCK, 36Vdc Temperature Probe (Connected to XM2) Battery Cable Connector (to XM2 Power Supply) Battery Cable Connector... -
Page 33: Battery Terminal Connections
2.0 Installation, continued 2.7.3 Battery Terminal Connections NOTICE: Threaded insert terminals require the use of 3/4" bolts. The use of 1" bolts will seriously damage the battery. The only exception is the terminal with the large spacer for the in-line fuse link. CAUTION! Different batteries have different requirements. -
Page 34: Installing The Xm3 Power Supply
Thread the cable through the power supply handle and clip it back on itself. The installation is complete. DO NOT apply AC power to the power supply or switch the Inverter Module’s BATTERY BREAKER ON. Refer to the XM3 Series Power Supply Technical Manual (Alpha p/n 017-882-B0) for Start-up and Test procedures. -
Page 35: Cooling Fan Kit Installation
2.0 Installation, continued Cooling Fan Kit Installation NOTICE: This procedure requires a service power supply such as the APP 9015S or APP 9022S (Alpha p/n 016-537-B0-002) to maintain power to the cable plant while fan is being installed. Tools Required: •... -
Page 36: Populating The Cabinet And Turn-Up Checklist
3.0 Populating the Cabinet and Turn-up Checklist Verify utility connections are correct. (Section 2.5, Connecting Utility Power) Verify power supply is installed. Verify batteries are wired according to the diagram on the enclosure door, and that the hardware is tightened to the manufacturer's specifications. - Page 37 Fax: +1 360 671 4936 Fax: +49 9122 79889 21 Fax: +561 792.7157 Fax: +852 2199.7988 Alpha reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Alpha Technologies © 2018 Alpha Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies.
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