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ARE SERIES INGLE HASE NPUT Installation and Operating Instructions for Standby Power Chargers RODUCT ANUAL UNIPOWER, LLC 65 Industrial Park Rd Dunlap, TN 37327 Phone: +1-954-346-2442 Toll Free: 1-800-440-3504 Web site – www.unipowerco.com RS-759, Rev. 11...
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If it is determined that the equipment should be returned to UNIPOWER, ask the delivering carrier to send the packages back to UNIPOWER at the delivering carrier's expense. If repair is necessary, we will invoice you for the repair so that you may submit the bill to the delivering carrier with your claim form.
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Until the equipment is securely mounted, be careful to prevent the equipment from being accidentally tipped over. NAMEPLATE Each piece of UNIPOWER equipment is identified by a part number on the nameplate. Please refer to this number in all correspondence with UNIPOWER. INITIAL SETTINGS All equipment is shipped from our production area fully checked and adjusted.
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This product manual provides installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures for the UNIPOWER ARE Series Chargers. Thank you for purchasing an ARE Series Charger. We at UNIPOWER are proud of the quality of our products and welcome any suggestions to further improve our design to fit your needs.
ARE Series Chargers TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................VII 1. RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION ......................1-1 1.1 RECEIVING .............................. 1-1 1.2 IDENTIFICATION ........................... 1-1 1.3 UNPACKING AND HANDLING ......................1-1 1.4 STORAGE ..............................1-1 1.5 LOCATION ............................... 1-1 1.6 MOUNTING.............................. 1-1 1.7 POWER SOURCE .............................
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ARE Series Chargers 5.7.3 Operation ............................5-5 5.7.4 Adjustment Procedure ........................5-5 5.7.5 Specifications Same as High Voltage Alarm With Time Delay ..........5-5 5.8 NO CHARGE ALARM RELAY AND LOAD SHARING ..............5-6 5.8.1 Description ........................... 5-6 5.8.1.1 No Charge Alarm (Low Current Alarm) .................. 5-6 5.8.1.2...
ARE Series Chargers INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to instruct the user of this equipment on the handling, installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment. Sections on theory of operation and troubleshooting, in addition to schematic and wiring diagrams provide adequate information for maintenance personnel to service the equipment.
If you are not going to use the equipment immediately, store it (fully packed, if possible) in a clean dry place and protect it from possible damage or overhead drip. All ARE Series power supplies can be safely stored for up to one year at temperatures ranging from –40 C to +85 LOCATION Caution: 130 Volts, 35 and 50A power supplies may have hot surfaces at top and rear of cabinet.
ARE Series Chargers One-fourth (1/4)-inch hardware must be used in all available mounting holes to mount the brackets to the cabinet. See cabinet dimensions on (Figures 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, & 4-9) for minimum hardware recommendations for mounting the power supply to the wall, relay rack, or floor.
ARE Series Chargers GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This power supply should be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment- grounding conductor should be run with circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal on the power supply. Connections to power supply should comply with all local codes and ordinances.
Phone: +1-954-346-2442 Toll Free: 1-800-440-3504 Web site – www.unipowerco.com When contacting UNIPOWER, please be prepared to provide: 1. The product model number, spec number, S build number, and serial number - see the equipment nameplate on the front panel 2. Your company’s name and address 3.
ARE Series Chargers 2. EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATION 2.1.1 AC Turn-On Procedure After making all connections to the power supply and making sure they are tight, follow this procedure to energize the equipment: 1. Place the “Float-Equalize” rocker switch in the “Float” position.
ARE Series Chargers * Equalize charge is required only if cells have experienced a discharge. ** Additional equalize charging is not recommended after initial equalization. Consult battery manufacturer for particular recommendations. FLOAT VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT Caution: Do not attempt to set either float or equalize voltage until the unit is out of the current-limit mode.
ARE Series Chargers 3. Remove dummy load. B. If dummy load is not available, but some system load is: 1. Open the AC breaker. 2. Allow the battery voltage to drop to about 90% of float voltage. This will discharge the battery enough to require the equipment to operate in the current limit mode when it is turned on.
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ARE Series Chargers 1. Ventilation is of prime importance. Check the area around the unit; be sure that nothing interferes with the free flow of air through the unit. 2. All equipment performs better when clean, since there is better heat dissipation. The power supply should be blown out with low-pressure dry air to remove dust accumulations.
The power transformer in ARE Series power supplies is of the ferroresonant type. This class of transformers has the output coil on the same leg of the core as the resonant winding. This winding, together with the same resonant capacitor, maintains the core at a high level of saturation, resulting in fairly constant output voltage against changes in the input voltage.
ARE Series Chargers TROUBLESHOOTING CHART The following troubleshooting chart is designed to help a qualified technician diagnose the causes of equipment malfunctions. It is intended to be used with the wiring and schematic diagrams. Following this section on troubleshooting is a section on testing or checking of components. For best results, first identify the nature of the problem and then check for each of the possible causes listed beside the symptom.
ARE Series Chargers TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continue Problem Possible Causes Solution G. Excessive electrical noise or 1. Loose filter connections. Check wiring and bus bars for loose ripple. or corroded connections. 2. Open filter capacitor. Check filter capacitors. 3. Open power diode.
ARE Series Chargers 4. DRAWINGS FIGURE 4-1: MBC-3410B CABINET ASSEMBLY – 12 ¼” CABINET Note: May be one to three capacitors in filter circuit. Items 14 and 18. RS-759, Rev. 11...
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to figure 4-1. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE24AC6E SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3410B Cabinet Assembly: 17" W x 12 ¼” H x 14” D Data Name Plate JM00291 Ammeter 0-10 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; Internal Shunt; Yokogawa 255300MTMT w/opt.
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to figure 4-1. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE48AC6E SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC03410B Cabinet Assembly: 17" W x 12 ¼” H x 14” D Data Name Plate JM00291 Ammeter 0-10 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; Internal Shunt; Yokogawa 255300MTM w/opt. 2 JM00240 Voltmeter 0-80 VDC;...
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to figure 4-1. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130AC6F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3410B Cabinet Assembly: 17" W x 12 ¼” H x 14” D Data Name Plate JM00291 Ammeter 0-10 ADC; 3 ¼ ”; 2%; Internal Shunt; Yokogawa 255300MTM w/opt.
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 4-2: MBC-3420B CABINET ASSEMBLY – 24 ½” CABINET (120/208/240 VOLT INPUT) Note: May be three to four capacitors n filter circuit. Items 14 and 25. RS-759, Rev. 11...
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to figure 4-2. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130AC12F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3420B Cabinet Assembly: 17" W x 24 1/2” H x 14” D; Data Name Plate JM00246 Ammeter 0-20 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; Internal Shunt; Yokogawa 255300NGNG w/opt.
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to figure 4-2. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130CE12F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3420B Cabinet Assembly: 17" W x 24 ½” H x 14” D Data Name Plate JM00246 Ammeter 0-20 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; Internal Shunt; Yokogawa 255300NGNG w/mtg.
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 4-4: MBC-3700B CABINET ASSEMBLY – 30” CABINET Note: May be six to ten capacitors in filter circuit. Items 14 and 28. RS-759, Rev. 11...
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to Figures 4-3 or 4-4 PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130CE25F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3700B Cabinet Assembly: 20 ½” W x 30” H x 15” D Data Name Plate JM00242 Ammeter 0-50 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; 50MV shunt rated; Yokogawa 255324ECNT w/mtg.
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to Figures 4-3 or 4-4 PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130AC25F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3700B Cabinet Assembly: 20 ½” W x 30 ½” H x 15” D Data Name Plate JM00242 Ammeter 0-50 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; 50MV shunt rated; Yokogawa 255324ECNT w/mtg.
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 4-5: MBC-3716B CABINET ASSEMBLY – 36” CABINET Note: May be five to ten capacitors in filter circuit. Items 14 and 27. RS-759, Rev. 11 4-12...
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to Figure 4-5. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130CE35F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3716B Cabinet Assembly: 20 ½” W x 36” H x 15” D Data Name Plate JM00242 Ammeter 0-50 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; 50MV shunt rated; Yokogawa 255324ECNT w/mtg.
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to Figure 4-5. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130AC35F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3716B Cabinet Assembly: 20 ½” W x 36” H x 15” D Data Name Plate JM00242 Ammeter 0-50 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; 50MV shunt rated; Yokogawa 255324ECNT w/mtg.
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to Figure 4-5. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130CE50F SCHEMATIC ITEM LEGEND PART NUMBER QTY. DESCRIPTION MBC-3716B Cabinet Assembly: 20 ½” W x 36” H x 15” D Data Name Plate JM00243 Ammeter 0-75 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; 50MV shunt rated; Yokogawa 255324ECPB w/mtg.
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ARE Series Chargers Please refer to Figure 4-5. PARTS LIST MODEL ARE130SSN50F ITEM SCHEMATIC PART DESCRIPTION LEGEND NUMBER MBC-3716B Cabinet Assembly: 20 ½” W x 36” H x 15” D Data Name Plate JM00243 Ammeter 0-75 ADC; 3 ½”; 2%; 50MV shunt rated; Yokogawa 255324ECPB w/mtg.
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 4-6: DIMENSIONS FOR MBC-3410B CABINET 12 ¼” HIGH FIGURE 4-7: DIMENSIONS FOR MBC-3420B CABINET 24 ½” HIGH RS-759, Rev. 11 4-17...
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 4-8: DIMENSIONS FOR MBC-3700B CABINET 30” HIGH FIGURE 4-9: DIMENSIONS FOR MBC-3716B CABINET 36” HIGH RS-759, Rev. 11 4-18...
ARE Series Chargers ASSEMBLY AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FOR SINGLE-PHASE “ARE” HIGH VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN MBC-3970-UNIT VOLTAGE 4.1.1 Instructions Relay energizes on high voltage. Adjust potentiometer clockwise to raise operating point. Time delay approximately 1 sec. To increase differential see R3 on note 2.
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 4-23: ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS FOR “ARE” CONTROL BOARD 130V DC (See Table 4-2) 24/48V (MBC-4226) COARSE ADJ. POT REF. 2.5 RS-759, Rev. 11 4-33...
ARE Series Chargers TABLE 4-1: 24/48V DC CONTROL BOARD LEGEND DESCRIPTION ARE24/48 VOLT ARE 130 VOLT SFL-EQ ROCKER SWITCH DPDT JL00637 JL00637 POTENTIOMETER, 10K OHM 20 TURN JE00206 NOT REQUIRED POTENTIOMETER,1K OHM 20 TURN JE00223 JE00223 P1,P2 POTENTIOMETER JE00261 (1K)
ARE Series Chargers HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE ALARM RELAYS DESCRIPTION FIGURE 5-1: CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT FIGURE 5-2: CONNECTION DIAGRAM “ARE” HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE ALARM LEGEND: NOTES: HLVA HIGH/LOW VOLTAGE ALARM BOARD 1. WIRING IS SIZE #18. 5. IF CUSTOMER REQUIRES HIGH...
ARE Series Chargers HIGH AND LOW VOLTAGE ALARM This is a dual channel alarm, which monitors the DC output voltage. One form C relay contact for remote indication is available from each channel. For the low voltage alarm, the relay is normally energized and deenergized to indicate a low voltage.
ARE Series Chargers HIGH VOLTAGE ALARM WITH ADJUSTABLE TIME DELAY 5.6.1 High Voltage Alarm Connection Diagram This alarm has an adjustable time delay from approximately 1 to 180 seconds. One set of form C contacts are available for remote indication. An optional local alarm light can be provided.
ARE Series Chargers LOW VOLTAGE ALARM WITH ADJUSTABLE TIME DELAY This alarm has an adjustable time delay form approximately 1 to 180 seconds. One set of form C contacts are available for remote indication. An optional local alarm light can be provided.
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 5-3: HIGH OR LOW DC VOLTAGE ALARM WITH ADJUSTABLE TIME DELAY NO CHARGE ALARM RELAY AND LOAD SHARING 5.8.1 Description 5.8.1.1 No Charge Alarm (Low Current Alarm) This alarm monitors the output current. One form C relay contact for remote indication is provided. The relay de-energizes during an alarm condition (low current).
ARE Series Chargers 5.8.1.2 Load Sharing Load sharing allows two or more power supplies connected in parallel to share the load in proportion to their ratings. The power supplies will share the load within 5% of the rating of the largest unit between 10% and 100% of their ratings.
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ARE Series Chargers Time Delay on Pickup None Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 65 C Temperature Coefficient ± 10 µV/C Current Drain 20 mA relay deenergized 60 mA relay energized B. Load Sharing Operating Range 10% to 100% load...
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 5-4:NO CHARGE ALARM WITH LOAD SHARING CIRCUIT BOARD FIGURE 5-5: CONNECTION DIAGRAM “ARE” NO CHARGE ALARM WITH LOAD SHARING LEGEND: NOTES: AMMETER SHUNT 1. ALL WIRING IS SIZE #18. 5. WIRE NUMBERS USED: 141 NCA-LS NO CHARGE ALARM WITH LOAD 2.
ARE Series Chargers GROUND DETECTION ALARM RELAY (WITH LIGHTS) 5.9.1 Description This alarm senses any ground, which may occur on the positive or negative battery terminal. One form C relay contact for remote indication is available for positive and negative ground detection. The relay(s) energize(s) during an alarm condition.
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 5-6: CONNECTION DIAGRAM “ARE” GROUND DETECTION ALARM LEGEND: NOTES: GROUND DETECTION ALARM BOARD 1. ALL WIRING IS SIZE #18. 5. REFERENCE SCHEMATIC: MBC-4091. GRD- GROUND DETECTION LIGHT (NEGATIVE) 2. TS3 AND TS4 ARE LOCATED ON THE...
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 5-10: ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM GROUND DETECTION LIGHTS WITH SWITCH FIGURE 5-11: GROUND LIGHTS WITH CENTER OFF MOMENTARY SWITCH AND LAMP TEST(KBC-4429) FIGURE 5-12: ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM ARE SINGLE-PHASE VOLTMETER GROUND DETECTION SWITCH RS-759, Rev. 11...
ARE Series Chargers FIGURE 5-15: ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM EQUALIZE TIMER FIGURE 5-16: ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM EQUALIZE TIMER (CONTINUE) NOTES: (FIGURES 5-15 & 5-16) ALL WIRING IS SIZE #18. WIRE NUMBERS USED: 171 THROUGH 176. TIME MAY BE SUPPLID WITHOUT OPTIONAL LIGHT OR OPTIONAL LIGHT &...
ARE Series Chargers 6. SPECIFICATIONS “ARE” SINGLE-PHASE RECTIFIERS GENERAL The single-phase “ARE” is a controlled ferroresonant rectifier, which is designed to float charge a battery while supplying a load. DC OUTPUT RATINGS 6.2.1 Current and Voltage Ratings See table in section 6.7 6.2.2...
ARE Series Chargers ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS Ambient Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C up to 3,000 feet Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C Relative Humidity: 0 to 95 percent, without condensation Altitude: Up to 10,000 feet, derated for 50 °C Heat Dissipation: See Table in 6.7...
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ARE Series Chargers AC BREAKER MODEL INTERRUPTING CAPACITY ARE24AC6E 1,000 ARE24AC12E 1,000 ARE48AC6E 1,000 ARE48AC12E 1,000 ARE130AC6F 1,000 ARE130AC12F 1,000 ARE130CE12F 5,000 ARE130AC16F 1,000 ARE130AC25F 14,000 ARE130CE25F 14,000 ARE130AC35F 14,000 ARE130CE35F 14,000 ARE130CE50F 14,000 RS-759, Rev. 11...
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