Dual input inverter, the commercial power as default source, ac backup in a dc environment, leverage your existing dc infrastructure, one stop shop, wide output power range, harshest ac input conditions, without compromising the quality of the ac output, (51 pages)
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TSI NOVA - 230VAC User Manual V7.3 BEYOND THE INVERTER THE NEW GENERATION OF POWER CONVERTERS DUAL INPUT INVERTER Commercial Power as default source AC BACKUP IN A DC ENVIRONMENT Leverage your existing DC infrastructure ONE STOP SHOP Wide output power range...
9.1 Mounting kit (Nova PACK or Single shelf) ......................9.2 Electrical installation (Nova PACK or single shelf) ....................9.2.1 Prerequisites............................9.2.2 Surge suppression ..........................9.2.3 Terminations ............................9.2.4 Grounding ............................. 9.2.5 DC input ............................... – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
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15. Manual By-pass ............................... 15.1 Prerequisites ..............................15.2 Single Phase systems ............................15.2.1 Manual by-pass <4.5kVA ........................15.2.2 Manual by-pass 4.5kVA to 20 KVA ......................15.2.3 Manual by-pass >20kVA ........................15.3 Three Phase systems ............................– TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
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21. Appendix .................................. 21.1 Cabinet foot print, layout ........................... 21.2 Single phase circuit diagram ..........................21.3 Three phases circuit diagram ........................... 21.4 Mains connection, single phase ........................21.5 Mains connection, three phases ........................– TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
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Release Note: Release date Modified Version Modifications (DD/MM/YYYY) page number 10/12/2012 First release of the Manual. 7.1 to 7.2 18/10/2013 Amendment and correction. 24/10/2016 Amendment and correction. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Maintenance free Battery friendly CE+T power puts 60+ years expertise in power conversion together with worldwide presence to provide customized solutions and extended service 24/7 - 365. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Main Earth Terminal Manual By-pass TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Universal Serial Bus Protective Earth Neutral Printed Circuit Board True Redundant Structure Miniature Circuit Breaker MCCB Molded Case Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
When handling the system/units pay attention to sharp edges. * These instructions are valid for most CE+T Products/Systems. Some points might however not be valid for the product described in this manual – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Earthing must be carried out prior to energizing the system. Earthing shall be made according to local regulations. 3.3.3 Other Isolation test (Hi-Pot) must not be performed without instructions from the manufacturer. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
If the equipment is dismantled, to dispose of its component products, you must comply with the local regulations in force in the country of destination and in any case avoid causing any kind of pollution. To download the latest documentation and software, please visit our website at www.cet-power.com. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Information and data given in this chapter is intended to serve as an overview of the TSI Technology. Detailed features and parameters for each individual module type in the range may differ and should be referred to in the dedicated data sheet. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Start, control and exit are fully automatic. A specific example of Mix-mode is the Walk-in mode where the transfer from DC source to AC source is ramped up within a fixed and adjustable period of time. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Building blocks 5. Building blocks 5.1 Inverter Telecom / Datacom: -48VDC / 230VAC, 50/60Hz The TSI NOVA is a 750 VA/525 W triple port inverter. All versions available in EPC or REG. The TSI inverter modules are hot swappable and hot pluggable.
Recording of the latest 200 events. Fi-Fo 3 outgoing alarms 2 digital inputs MOD bus (Default) CAN bus (Optional) USB front connector for local setting – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
NOTE! When the system is in by-pass the load is subjected to mains disturbances. WARNING IF AN ATS (automatic transfer switch) IS INSTALLED UPSTREAM, MAKE SURE THAT IT DOES NOT ALLOW TRANSFER BETWEEN AC SOURCES OUT OF SYNC. THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED PHASE SHIFT IS 10°. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Alarm for AC output breakers a inbuilt to each individual breaker is present (OF or SD). The alarm function is common and use one of the digital input on the control unit. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
7.1.1 Display Backlit 2 line dot matrix The display shows two values simultaneously 7.1.2 TCP/IP Agent The TCP/IP interface board is mounted on the CanDis shelf and is powered within the system. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Seamless transfer (0 ms) between primary and secondary source of supply No single point of failure Flexible AC output distribution T2S MOD bus default, T2S CAN bus optional Full modularity Full redundancy – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Assemble the sliders and adjust the length to suit the mounting depth Fix cage nuts (5) iin the cabinet front and left and the right side rear frame Fix the left and right cabinet slider with the supplied screws (4) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Wire all positions in the sub-rack for future expansion Input AC / Output AC / Input DC / Signal cables shall be separated. Cable crossings shall be done at 90 degree angles. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
CB per shelf Cable, min Connector Torque -48 VDC Nova pack 50 A 2 x 10 mm 3 Nm 9.2.6 AC input Cable, min Connector Torque 230 VAC 3 x 1.5 mm 3 Nm – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Digital input characteristics (Digital In 1 / 2) Major (UA) Signal voltage +5 VDC (galvanically insulated) Max wire size 1 mm ln 1 Digital 1 Common ln 2 Digital 2 – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Pin 2-3 Status Indication Open Open Normal operation All (Green) Closed Open AC output (OFF) AC Input (Green) DC Input (Green) Open Closed Normal operation All (Green) Closed Closed Normal operation All (Green) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Remove material using a pair of side-cutters to allow cable entry and exit. The rear cover is ordered separately. Connect cables Cut holes to allow cable access Clip rear cover into place – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Input AC / Output AC / Input DC / Signal cables shall be separated. Cable crossings shall be done in 90 deg angles. Empty inverter positions shall be covered with blanked off. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
The top cover can be split into two parts to facilitate cabling. The top cover accommodates nylon tie straps used to strap the cables. Ground DC Input (X1) Alarm (X3, X5, X6) AC Input (X2) AC Output (X4) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
The three phase input is 123, ABC, RST phase sensitive; clockwise rotation is recommended. Phase one starts at 0° phase shift, while the other phases will be at -120° phase shift and +120° phase shift resulting in three phase output. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
The AC input supply breaker shall be 2p (for single phase) and min 3p (for three phase) Power (kVA) AC Input Screw terminal Fuse/CB Min Cable mm 16 A 25 A 40 A 3x16 A 3x1.5 50 A 63 A 80 A 3x25 A 3x2.5 – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Min Cable mm 125 A Live: Screw terminal 200 A 10 mm 63 A Common: Cable lug. 350 A M4-3 Nm torque 400 A 10.4.8 Signalling All relays are in non energized position – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
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Initial system start must be performed with an operational T2S. If the T2S is missing at start-up the modules will fail to start. The following sequence of the Remote ON/OFF will force the system to start without the T2S #3 ==> #2 ==> #3 will force the modules to start. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
40 to 80 to 100% = <5% 100% Output Power (redundancy not counted) overload × × × × × Status output power LED × Behavior (B = blinking – P = permanent ) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
User selectable Alarm - Non urgent 30 second delay Parameter setting via Laptop or Copy/Paste. USB port Factory default according to list of set values, see Table of set values – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Read T2S manual for detailed setup 12.1 Communication settings Bits per second 9600 Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control None – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
0 > Return to index 1 > Force refresh of configuration texts and constants 2 > Force refresh of events description texts 4 > Security Access 0 > Return to index 1 > Enable Password protection – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
A) Slide the module in B) Push firmly till the connection is C) Close the cover and latch the module properly engaged in place if too hard redo step B – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Remove the front cover by depressing the latches on all four sides of the module using a flat screwdriver. Unscrew the four Torx screws (Two Torx screws in the front and two Torx screws at the rear). – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
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Refer to T2S manual for more details. * If the fan does not start, go once more through the procedure. If the problem persists, try with another new fan. Still problem persists, sent the module back for repair. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Insert insulated screw-driver into the terminal to load the spring Insert connection cable and remove screw-driver Connect load cable to breaker, Neutral and Ground Switch breaker ON Remove breaker in reverse order – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Switch DC ON Turn switch S3 to ON PAUSE: Wait until the inverter modules reach full operation and have synchronized (30-60 seconds) Turn switch S2 to ON Turn switch S1 to OFF – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
The manual by pass operates via three individual switches (S2, S1 and S3). It creates a by-pass from the mains input to the output AC distribution. Inverter modules are by-passed, allowing disconnection without impacting the load. 15.2.3.1 Normal to By-pass 0 1 1 0 1 0 – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
AC distribution. Inverter modules are by-passed, allowing disconnection without impacting the load. 15.3.1.1 Normal to By-pass 0 1 1 0 1 0 15.3.1.2 By-pass to Normal 0 1 PAUSE: Wait until the inverter modules reach full operation (30-60 seconds) 0 1 1 0 – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Cover empty inverter positions with blanks. Make sure that the Remote ON/OFF is wired appropriately for local regulations. Make sure that the point of AC supply meets local regulations. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Installation and commissioning must be done and conducted by trained people fully authorized to do so. Performing any isolation test is prohibited without instructions from the manufacturer. Equipment is not covered by warranty if procedures are not respected. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Switch OFF AC input (commercial power failure) and check the alarm according to the configuration Switch OFF DC input (DC power failure) and check that the alarm according to the configuration Check the different digital input according to the configuration (when used) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Check that the RJ45 cable is connected between T2S shelf and CanDis shelf No value on TCP/IP: Check that the RJ45 cable is connected between T2S shelf and CanDis shelf Wait approximately two minutes to allow the system to collect serial data. – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
With an infrared camera check termination hot spots - Tighten terminations 19.4 Manual by-pass If mains failure occurs during operation, the load is lost Perform a manual by-pass operation – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
The RMA number should be mentioned on all shipping documents related to the repair. Be aware that products shipped back to CE+T Power without being registered first will not be treated with high priority! (Label shown here is only for representation) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Appendix 21.4 Mains connection, single phase TN - C - S (400/230VAC) TN - S (400/230VAC) TT (400/230VAC) TN - C (400/230VAC) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...
Appendix 21.5 Mains connection, three phases TN - C - S (400/230VAC) TN - S (400/230VAC) TN - C (400/230VAC) TT (400/230VAC) – TSI Nova – User manual – v7.3...