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- Page 1 Series ™ Top Terminal Battery Disconnect System Installation and Operation Manual Effective: January 2021...
- Page 2 Safety Notes Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. 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 adhere to ANSI Z535 and encourages special attention and care to information presented in ®...
- Page 3 Images contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These images may not match your installation. Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are questions regarding the safe operation of this powering system, please contact Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. or your nearest Alpha representative.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1.0 Purpose and Applicability ..........1.1 Product Model . -
Page 5: Purpose And Applicability
This document covers the installation and operation of the DCX Series top terminal battery disconnect system. ™ 1.1 Product Model Product Model This document applies to Alpha products in the following model configurations: Table 1. DCX Model Configurations - Switch Only Versions (No Current Limiting) DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 400A DCX Battery Disconnect; -48VDC; w/shunt C016-1001-10 600A DCX Battery Disconnect;... -
Page 6: Monitoring Options
2.3 Monitoring Options Monitoring Options The DCX battery disconnect system includes monitoring features for local and remote status indication: LED indicators “ON-LINE”, “OFF-LINE”, “ALARM/FAULT”, “EPO TRIPPED” (see Figure 1). Alarm contacts: Form-C relay contacts to provide breaker trip status. y ON-LINE: The battery string is connected – circuit breaker/switch is ON. -
Page 7: Installation Preparation
4.2 Installation Preparation Installation Preparation NOTICE: THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED WITHIN A RESTRICTED ACCESS LOCATION WHERE ACCESS IS THROUGH THE USE OF A TOOL, LOCK AND KEY, OR OTHER MEANS OF SECURITY, AND IS CONTROLLED BY THE AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOCATION. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ONLY BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS. -
Page 8: Battery Top Terminal Mount
4.3 Battery Top Terminal Mount Battery Top Terminal Mount 4.3.1 4.3.1 Termination Bus Assembly Termination Bus Assembly CAUTION! ENSURE BATTERY STRING IS NOT COMPLETELY CONNECTED IN SERIES PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE DCX UNIT FOR SAFETY Figure 3. Lexan breaker cover PURPOSES. DISCONNECT SEVERAL SERIES BUS CONNECTIONS OF THE STRING TO ENSURE THE TOP NEGATIVE TERMINAL IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE REST OF THE STRING SO THAT THE INSTALLATION WORK CAN BE DONE SAFELY... -
Page 9: Battery Top Mounting Brackets
DO NOT DRILL MOUNTING HOLES DIRECTLY ABOVE EACH BATTERY CELL – THE CELL WILL BE PUNCTURED. The DCX Series chassis includes mounting provisions for mounting brackets to secure into place on top of the battery stack. Note that the mounting location and terminal plate are configured for the -48VDC output terminals located on the top battery of the battery string. -
Page 10: Chassis Ground
Step 3. Once the DCX unit is in it's final position, mark the DCX mounting bracket hole locations onto the battery stack frame top rails (see Figure 10). Step 4. Uninstall the termination plate from the battery terminals, then uninstall the DCX mounting brackets from the DCX unit. Step 5. -
Page 11: Battery Positive Connection
4.5 Battery Positive Connection Battery Positive Connection The DCX unit requires battery positive to be connected via a small gauge wire from the battery positive terminal post of the battery string to the battery positive terminal block input on the circuit board located behind the flip-up front panel of the DCX unit. -
Page 12: Output Connections
Step 3. Check voltage on the battery termination plate relative to battery positive and ensure that approximately 54 VDC is measured. Ensure there are no cables connected to the DCX output bus bar and that the clear plastic covers are installed. -
Page 13: Safety Covers
4.11 4.11 Safety Covers Safety Covers WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD FAILURE TO REINSTALL THE SAFETY COVERS WILL CREATE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD. The DCX unit ships with the plastic safety covers preinstalled. These covers will require removal to allow access to the inside of the unit during cable installation. It is important that all plastic covers have been reinstalled and tightened down with their existing hardware once cable installation is complete. -
Page 14: Product Specifications
5.0 Product Specifications Product Specifications Table 7. Technical Specifications ELECTRICAL Voltage ±48VDC, ±24VDC Input Current 400A, 600A, 800A, 1000A, 1200A Alarm Contacts Form-C, 60VDC @ 0.5A max. Breaker AIC 50kA (800/1000A), 100kA (400/600/1200A) Shunt Rating 50mV/1200A CONNECTIONS Communications Battery Terminal block; #14-16 AWG Positive Output Termination 1/2 in. -
Page 15: Models And Accessories
6.0 Models and Accessories Models and Accessories NOTE: For latest part numbers and compatibility, please refer to DCX ordering guide (Doc. #C048-014-01). Mounting kit designs are based on the latest available battery stack information provided by the battery manufacturers. Table 9. DCX Model Configurations - Switch Only Versions (No Current Limiting) DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER 400A DCX Battery Disconnect, -48VDC, w/shunt... - Page 16 Table 12. Battery Mounting Bracket Kits - For C&D Technologies Batteries ® DESCRIPTION APPLICABLE BATTERY SYSTEM PART NUMBER DCX Mount Kit, C&D MSE AT35 AT-27, AT-35 C016-372-10 DCX Mount Kit, C&D AT07 to AT23 AT-07, AT-09, AT-11, AT-15, AT-19, AT-23 C016-371-10 DCX Mount Kit, C&D AT-27 AT-27 C016-732-10 DCX Mount Kit, C&D AT-27P to AT-39P AT-35P, AT-39P...
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Page 17: Appendix A: Mechanical Drawings
Appendix A: Appendix A: Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings A.1 DCX Battery Disconnect Isometric View DCX Battery Disconnect Isometric View C048-699-30 R03, Rev. B (01/2021) -
Page 18: Dcx Battery Disconnect Dimensions
A.2 DCX Battery Disconnect Dimensions DCX Battery Disconnect Dimensions C048-699-30 R03, Rev. B (01/2021) -
Page 19: Dcx Chassis Ground Locations
A.3 DCX Chassis Ground Locations DCX Chassis Ground Locations C048-699-30 R03, Rev. B (01/2021) - Page 20 C048-699-30 R03, Rev. B (01/2021)
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