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La Marche Manufacturing Company www.lamarchemfg.com DCPS DC Power System Installation and Operation Manual 106 Bradrock Dr. Des Plaines, IL 60018-1967 CPN 133202 Instruction Drawing Number: P25-LDCPS-1 Tel: 847 299 1188 Fax: 847 299 3061 Revision A01 Rev. Date: 04/16 ECN: 21144...
Important Safety Instructions Before using this equipment read all manuals and other documents related to this unit and other equipment connected to this unit. Always have a copy of a units manual on file nearby, in a safe place; if a replacement copy of a manual is needed it can be found at the www.lamarchemfg.com.
In the unlikely event of internal damage, please inform the carrier and contact La Marche for advice on the risk due to any damage before installing the product. Verify that you have all the necessary parts per your order for proper assembly.
Table of Contents Installation and Operation Manual ......................... Important Safety Instructions ........................ Electrical Safety ............................i Mechanical Safety ............................ i Battery Safety ............................i Unit Location ............................ii Check for Damages ..........................ii Returns for Service ..........................
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Figure 1 – Conceptual diagram ........................1 Figure 2 – DCPS ............................2 Figure 3 – DC DCD for DCPS ........................3 Figure 4 – AC DCD for DCPS ........................3 Figure 5 – Rectifier ............................ 4 ...
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Figure 15 – Installing the subrack ......................13 Figure 16 – Installing a rectifier ........................ 14 Figure 17 – Removing the front panel from the DCPS ................. 14 Figure 18 – Removing the top cover ......................15 ...
Overview Introduction The DCPS is a box-type power system that provides power for 48 V DC communications equipment. It uses 50 A rectifiers and provides a maximum output current of 200 A. Model Number Description DCPS stands for DC Power System...
(including 1 U space for installing the DCSC) Rectifier A maximum of four DCR’s Controller DCSC User interface module Table 1 – Table Configurations Components Appearance Figure 2 – DCPS (1) DCD (2) DCSC (3) DCU (4) Space for installing rectifiers...
Figure 3 shows the DC DCD (top view without the top cover) for the DCPS. Figure 4 shows the AC DCD for the DCPS. Table 2 lists the power distribution specifications for the DCPS. Figure 3 – DC DCD for DCPS...
Item DCPS Input system 110 V AC dual–live wire AC input Four terminals (for one to four routes) DC output circuit breaker 16 BLVD circuit breakers (1 A to 100 A, depending on customer requirements) BLVD is short for battery low voltage disconnection.
Indicators Indicator Color Status Description Power indicator Green Steady on The rectifier has an AC power input. The rectifier has no AC power input. The rectifier is faulty. Blinking at 0.5 Hz The rectifier is being queried. Blinking at 4 Hz The rectifier is loading an application program.
Panel Figure 8 – DCSC panel (1) Run indicator (2) Minor alarm indicator (3) Major alarm indicator (4) Button (5) USB port (reserved) (6) RS485/RS232 port (7) Handle (8) Locking latch (9) FE port (10) LCD Indicators Name Color Status Description Run indicator Green...
Button Name Description The LCD screen becomes dark if no button is pressed within 30 seconds. You need to log in again if no button is pressed within 1 minute. The preset user name is admin, and the preset password is 000001. ...
Signal Description Sends data over RS485. Receives data over RS485. RX232 Receives data over RS232. TX232 Sends data over RS232. PGND Connects to the ground. Not defined None Table 8 – Pin definitions for the RS485/RS232 port Panel The DCU provides eight dry contact outputs, six Boolean value inputs, and seven sensor ports. Figure 10 –...
Port Type Silk Screen Description between the DIN4 Boolean value input 4 Boolean value signal ports and DIN5 Boolean value input 5 alarms, see the appendix. DIN6 Boolean value input 6 Dry contact ALM1 Dry contact output 1 ALM2 Dry contact output 2 For the associations between the dry ALM3...
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Silkscreen Pin Definition ENV_HUM WATER 12 V WATER Not defined TEMP1 TEMP1 TEMP2 TEMP2 GATE DIN7+ JTD7 SMOKE 12 V SMOKE BTEMP BTEM1 Table 10 – Pin definitions...
Installation Installation Preparations 3.1.1. Tools Figure 12 – Installation Tools 3.1.2 Requirements for Cable Routing The bending semidiameter of power cables and ground cables should be greater than or equal to three times the diameter of the power cables and ground cables respectively. The bending semidiameter of signal cables should be greater than or equal to five times ...
Step 2 Check the total quantity of equipment against the packing list attached to each packing case. If the total quantity is inconsistent with the packing list, identify the cause and contact the La Marche office. Step 3 Check whether the packing case is intact. If no, identify the cause and contact the La Marche office.
Figure 14 – Installing mounting ears (reverse installation) (1) Mounting hole 1 (2) Mounting hole 2 (reserved, default) (3) Mounting hole 3 (reserved) (reserved) Figure 15 – Installing the subrack 3.2.2 Installing Subrack into a 23-Inch Rack For details about how to install the subrack into a 23-inch rack, see section 3.2.1...
Figure 16 – Installing a rectifier 3.3.2 Installing Circuit Breaker Procedure Step 1 Remove the front panel from the DCPS, as shown in Figure 17 Figure 17 – Removing the front panel from the DCPS Step 2 Remove the top cover from the DCPS.
Loosen the captive screws on the top cover by using a Philips screw driver. Pull the top cover forward to the locking position. Figure 18 – Removing the top cover Step 3 Lift the top cover and take it out. Figure 19 –...
Figure 20 – Removing the top cover Step 6 Reinstall the front panel for the DCPS. Installing a Ground Cable Install a subrack ground cable into the rack by using M6x16 screws. Error! Reference source not found. shows the subrack ground terminals.
Figure 22 – Installing a dry contact signal cable (1) Contact plate (2) Dry contact Installing Communication Cables If the power system connects to power and environmental monitoring equipment, connect the communications cables to the RS485/RS232 port on the DCSC. If the power system requires remote management over the WebUI or a third-party ...
Step 4 Reinstall the top cover for the subrack. Reinstalling AC Dual-Live Wire Input Power Cables Prerequisites CAUTION The upper-level circuitry breaker required for the DCPS must have a capacity greater than the maximum input current of the DCPS and must be switched off. ...
3.9.1 Installing AC Input Ground Cable Step 1 Remove the rear cover from the DCPS, as shown in Figure 25. Figure 25 – Removing the rear cover from the DCPS Step 2 Remove the AC input protective cover, as shown in Figure 26.
(1) AC input ground terminals 3.9.2 Installing AC Input Power Cable The DCPS supports one to four AC dual-live wire inputs. (Optional) Installing Power Cables for Four AC Dual–Live Wire Inputs Step 1 Route AC input power cables through an appropriate cable hole on the rear of the subrack.
(2) Short-circuit copper bar 2 Step 4 Reinstall the AC input protective cover. Step 5 Reinstall the rear cover for the DCPS. (Optional) Installing Power Cables for Two AC Dual–Live Wire Inputs Step 1 Install short-circuit copper bars. Connect AC input terminals 1-L1 and 2-L1 by using short- circuit copper bar 1.
(4) Short-circuit copper bar 4 Step 4 Reinstall the AC input protective cover. Step 5 Reinstall the rear cover for the DCPS. (Optional) Installing Power Cables for One AC Dual–Live Wire Input Step 1 Install short-circuit copper bars. Connect AC input terminals 1-L1, 2-L1, 3-L1, and 4-L1 by using short-circuit copper bar 1.
(1) Short-circuit copper bar 1 (2) Short-circuit copper bar 2 Step 4 Reinstall the AC input protective cover. Step 5 Reinstall the rear cover for the DCPS. Verifying the Installation Checking Hardware Installation Check that all screws, especially those used for electrical connections, are secured.
Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time as required. Main Menu Second-Level Third-Level Default Value Setting Value Menu Menu Setting Wizard Date and Time Data and time No default Set to the local value date and time. Time zone UTC +08:00 Set to the local...
Main Second- Third- Fourth- Default Setting Menu Value Value Level Level Level Menu Menu Menu Rated 150 Ah Capacity of Capacity one battery string Other Installation 2010-01-01 Set to the Parameters Time current date Table 13 – Setting battery parameters (Optional) Setting the Hibernation Parameter CAUTION Before hibernating rectifiers, ensure that the upper-level circuit breaker can endure a current greater...
Second-Level Third-Level Main Menu Menu Menu Default Value Setting Value network administrator. Default 192.168.0.1 Set this Gateway parameter based on the address assigned by the network administrator. Table 15 – IP parameters 5.6.2 Setting Parameters before Using the SNMP Management Procedure Step 1 Apply to the site or equipment room network administrator for a fixed IP address.
Step 4 Set the laptop IP address in the same network segment as the DCSC IP address preset in step 2. For example, if the DCSC has an IP address of 192.168.0.10 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, set the IP address to 192.168.0.11 and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 on the laptop.
Step 4 Switch all the circuit breakers to appropriate status based on site requirements. Step 5 Observe the DCPS for 15 minutes. If no alarm is generated on the LCD of the DCSC during Step 6 this period of time, the voltages and currents for batteries and loads are normal.
Maintenance Performing Routine Maintenance In order for the A36D to continue to operate properly it must undergo routine maintenance. The recommended maintenance schedule is listed below Yearly 1. Blow out rectifier/inverter with a low-pressure air hose. 2. Make sure all connections are tight. (make sure the unit is de-energized) 3.
Technical Specification Category Item Specifications Environment Operating temperature –40°C to +65°C Transportation –40°C to +70°C temperature Storage temperature –40°C to +70°C Operating humidity 5%–95% RH Storage humidity 5%–95% RH Altitude 0–4000 m When the altitude ranges from 2000 m to 4000 m, the operating temperature decreases by 1°C for each additional 200 m.
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Category Item Specifications DC output DC output overvoltage 58.5 V DC to 60.5 V DC protection protection threshold Rectifier Efficiency R4850G2: ≥ 96% (peak point) ≥ 95% (230 V AC, 30–100% load) Output power R4850G2: 3000 W (input voltage: 176–290 V AC) 1250 W (The power linearly derates when the voltage ranges from 85 V AC to 175 V AC.)
Installed in a 19-inch or 23-inch rack Cable routing Routed in and out from the rear Maintenance mode Maintained from the front Heat dissipation Natural heat dissipation Table 17 – Technical Specifications Electrical Conceptual Diagram Figure 35 – DCPS electrical conceptual diagram...
Associations Between Alarms and Dry Contacts on the DCU Port Type Silk Screen Description Boolean value DIN1 Reserved port DIN2 Reserved DIN3 Reserved DIN4 Reserved DIN5 Reserved DIN6 Reserved Dry contact ALM1 Reports alarms for AC power failures. The default setting (closed: alarm; open: normal) can be changed.
Acronyms and Abbreviations ASIC Application-Specific Integrated Circuit BLVD Battery Low Voltage Disconnection Conducted Susceptibility Electrical Fast Transient Electromagnetic Compatibility Electrostatic Discharge Fast Ethernet HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure International Electro-technical Commission Internet Protocol Liquid Crystal Display LLVD Load Low Voltage Disconnection Large-Scale Integrated MTBF Mean Time Between Failures...
1. The equipment can be returned to the La Marche factory to have the inspections, parts replacements and testing performed by factory personnel. Should it be necessary to return a piece of equipment or parts to the factory, the customer or sales representative must obtain authorization from the factory.
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