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Matrix C16 ™ High Density Connectorized DC Distribution Breaker Panel Technical Manual Effective: January 2020...
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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 ®...
1.0 Purpose and Applicability Purpose and Applicability The purpose of this document is to detail the installation and operation instructions for the Matrix C16 breaker panel� ™ 1.1 Product Model Product Model This document applies to the following configurations of the Matrix C16 breaker panel: Table 1. Matrix C16 Model Configurations PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION C016-1621-10 Matrix C16;...
4.0 Installation Installation 4.1 Installation Preparation Installation Preparation When selecting an installation location, ensure that all of the following conditions are met before proceeding� 4.1.1 4.1.1 Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature If you install the panel in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient�...
4.2 Mechanical Mounting Mechanical Mounting 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�...
4.2.3 4.2.3 Optional Rear Rack Support Kit Optional Rear Rack Support Kit (C750-284-10) (C750-284-10) The optional rear rack support kit provides additional support to the rear of the panel by mounting to the rear rack posts� An adjustable cable lacing bar is included� Step 1.
4.3 Ground Installation Ground Installation CAUTION! DO NOT ENERGIZE THE PANEL BEFORE CHASSIS GROUND IS CONNECTED� The chassis ground is located on each side of the panel� A two hole lug landing position is provided per side� See table below for termination information. A minimum of #6 AWG chassis ...
4.4 Input Connections Input Connections WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD TO PROTECT PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT, ENSURE ALL INPUT POWER FEEDS ARE NOT ENERGIZED BEFORE INSTALLING THEM� ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WITH PROPER TOOLS AND PROTECTIVE SAFETY EQUIPMENT� NOTICE: MAKE SURE THAT ALL FEEDER CABLES HAVE HEAT SHRINK APPLIED PRIOR TO TERMINATION,...
4.5 Rear Plastic Safety Shields Rear Plastic Safety Shields WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD FAILURE TO INSTALL THE PLASTIC SAFETY SHIELDS PROPERLY MAY CREATE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD� THE PANEL MAY BE ENERGIZED WHEN INSTALLING THE REAR PLASTIC SAFETY COVERS� USE INSULATED TOOLS AND APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE REAR PLASTIC SAFETY COVERS�...
4.7 Alarm Installation Alarm Installation The Matrix C16 has Form-C dry alarm contacts for remote alarm monitoring� An 8p8c- (RJ-45) modular jack can be found in the center of the panel when viewed from the rear� It is the lower of the two jacks as shown in Figure 14� Plug a Cat 5/5e/6 UTP cable with a TIA/EIA T568B termination into the alarm jack�...
4.9 Installing the Network Cable Installing the Network Cable If remote monitoring over the network is required, complete the following steps to connect the Ethernet module with embedded web server� NOTE: For initial configuration, it is recommended to use a crossover Cat 5/5e/6 UTP cable to connect a laptop directly to the Ethernet port of the Matrix panel. If the laptop is configured ...
5.0 Operation Operation (Models with SmartSwitch) (Models with SmartSwitch) Operation instructions for models without the SmartSwitch controller can be found in Section 6.0 “Operation (Models with LED Display)” on Page 21. If you are using the Ethernet based web server, see Section 5�6 “Review System Status via the Embedded Web Server"...
5.3 Initial Operation Initial Operation Once all breakers are installed and power is present on the inputs, remove the breaker compartment door and slide the power switch to the on position� The power switch is located on the front right side of the SmartSwitch� The display will turn on and display the Alpha logo ®...
5.4 “VIEW BKR LOAD HOLD 3 S” “VIEW BKR LOAD HOLD 3 S” VIEW BKR Entering this menu will display voltage, current, and alarm status LOAD information for each circuit that is stored in inventory� When the menu HOLD 3 S is entered, the first circuit in inventory will be displayed. Tapping the ...
5.5.5 5.5.5 “SETUP ADVANCED HOLD 3 S” – “SETUP ADVANCED HOLD 3 S” – Advanced Settings Menu Advanced Settings Menu SETUP The advanced menu contains the following functions� ADVANCED Changing these settings or using these functions may HOLD 3 S affect the monitoring capabilities of the panel.
5.6.2 5.6.2 Navigating the Web Server Navigating the Web Server Upon loading the Matrix web server, the Realtime Status page will be displayed� Click on the “Administration” tab to view or modify settings� 5.6.3 5.6.3 Administration Settings Administration Settings When accessing the web server for the first time, it is necessary to configure the administration settings. Click ...
6.0 Operation Operation (Models with LED Display) (Models with LED Display) 6.1 Layout and Function of Logic PCB Interface Layout and Function of Logic PCB Interface Breaker Inventory Reset Button Blue LED (Behind (Behind Beeper) Button) Breaker A Input Trip Power Red LED Blue LED...
6.2 To Inventory the Circuit Breakers To Inventory the Circuit Breakers 1� From the factory, when power is applied to the panel for the first time, the blue Breaker Inventory LED will flash at about a one second interval� This indicates that it is necessary to inventory the circuit breakers that are installed in the panel� 2� Turn on all the circuit breakers that are installed in the panel� Press and hold the Breaker Inventory button� Hold the button down until the blue Breaker Inventory LED turns on, then subsequently turns off (about five seconds). ...
7.0 Maintenance Operations Maintenance Operations 7.1 Breaker Removal Breaker Removal CAUTION! THE PANEL MAY BE ENERGIZED� THE PANEL SHOULD ONLY BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WITH INSULATED TOOLS AND APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT� ONLY REMOVE A BREAKER ONCE IT IS TURNED OFF� Figure 19.
8.0 Product Specifications Product Specifications Table 6. Technical Specifications Electrical Voltage -48VDC Input Busses Single or dual (A/B) Load Current Per Bus 320A max� continuous Total Load Current 320A max� continuous Alarm Contacts Form-C, 60VDC @ 0�5A max Circuits Up to 16 Maximum Input Interruption Device 400A Mechanical Dimensions L x H x D...
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