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- Page 1 ™ VRLA Battery Thermal Runaway Detection System for DCX Series Battery Disconnect Systems ™ Technical Manual Effective: March 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 ™ VRLA Battery Thermal Runaway Detection System for DCX Series Battery Disconnect Systems ™ Technical Manual C048-702-30 R02, Rev. B Effective: March 2021 © 2021 by Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. Disclaimer 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose and Applicability � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1�1 Product Model �... -
Page 5: Purpose And Applicability
1.0 Purpose and Applicability Purpose and Applicability The purpose of this document is to detail the installation and operation instructions for the Alpha Battery Thermal ® ™ Runaway Detection System� 1.1 Product Model Product Model This document applies to the TRD Battery Thermal Runaway Detection System� This kit may have been supplied pre- installed on your DCX Series battery disconnect system, or was sold separately�... -
Page 6: Unpacking And Inspection
3.0 Unpacking and Inspection Unpacking and Inspection The TRD was carefully packaged at the factory to withstand the normal rigors of shipping� However, you should carefully inspect the box and contents to confirm that no damage has occurred in transit. Most shipping carriers require notification of shipping damage within twenty- four hours of delivery, and it is the responsibility of the recipient to inspect the shipment immediately upon receipt�... -
Page 7: 4�2 Installation Procedure
4.2 Installation Procedure Installation Procedure 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 Top sensor: select a bolt location in the top battery string Step 9. shelf or second shelf from the top� Locate the temperature sensor module and lengthened bolt kit� Locate the sensor module lug clearance hole on the battery terminal post and slide the new bolt in from the bottom up through the battery post and strap assembly and new nut�...
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Page 9: Operation
5.0 Operation Operation 5.1 Configuration and Alarm Wiring Configuration and Alarm Wiring The TRD system is configurable in several ways to provide remote alarm monitoring and either local or remote battery breaker trip disconnection if either terminal runaway is detected or a ventilation system fails etc� The TRD PCB assembly includes the control circuit to monitor, analyze and detect thermal faults via three sensor systems�... -
Page 10: 5�2 Control Options
5.2 Control Options Control Options Option A: Internal TRD detect and self- disconnect This option does not require an external monitoring or control system such as a fire suppression controller and simply uses the thermal runaway detect relay output of the TRD module to connect into the EPO switch input of the DCX control PCB�... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
6.0 Product Specifications Product Specifications Table 4. Specifications Input Voltage -48V DC (supplied by DCX unit term board) Width 7�25 in� Height 5�5 in� Operating Temperature 0 to 50°C Elevation -500m to 2800m 7.0 Ordering Information Ordering Information Table 5. Kit Configuration DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER TRD - VRLA Battery Thermal Runaway Detection System C016-934-10... - Page 12 Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. | 3767 Alpha Way, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA Tel�: Toll Free North America: +1 800 322 5742 | Outside US: +1 360 647 2360 | Technical Support: +1 800 863 3364 For more information visit our website at: www�alpha�com ©...
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