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- Page 1 AlphaCap-665 Installation & Operation Manual Part # 013-015-B2 Effective: 07/2020 Your Power Solutions Partner...
- Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2014 Alpha Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technolo- gies. No part of this documentation shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated, transcribed, or transmit- ted in any form or by any means manual, electric, electronic, electromechanical, chemical, optical, or otherwise without prior explicit written permission from Alpha Technologies.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Safety ............................4 1.1 Safety Symbols .......................... 4 1.2 General Safety ........................... 4 1.3 Mechanical Safety ........................4 1.4 Electrical Safety ......................... 5 1.5 Battery Safety ..........................5 2. Introduction ...........................6 2.1 Scope of the Manual ........................6 2.2 Product Overview ........................ - Page 5 6.1 Safety Precautions ........................11 6.2 Tools Required ..........................11 6.3 Wall Mount ..........................11 6.4 Connections ..........................12 7. Maintenance ........................13 8. Warranty and Service Information ..................14 8.1 Technical Support ........................14 8.2 Warranty ........................... 14 8.3 Battery Warranty ........................14 8.4 Return of Material ........................14 8.5 Service Centers ........................
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Page 6: Safety
Keep it in a safe place. Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding the safe installation or operation of this product, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha representative. Save this document for future reference. -
Page 7: Electrical Safety
1.4 Electrical Safety WARNING! Hazardous voltages are present at the input of power systems. The DC output from rec- tifiers and batteries, though not dangerous in voltage, has a high short-circuit current capacity that may cause severe burns and electrical arcing. Before working with any live battery or power system, follow these precautions: a. -
Page 8: Introduction
2. Introduction 2.1 Scope of the Manual This instruction manual explains the installation, interconnection, and operation of Alpha Technologies’ AlphaCap-665 short duration backup supply module. To aid the user with installation, frequent reference is made to specifications and drawings located at the rear of the manual. -
Page 9: Features
3. Features 3.1 Electrical The AlphaCap-665 is designed with a single connector for input and output for a single “+” and “-” connection to the –48 Vdc system bus similar to a battery. 3.2 Input The AlphaCap-665 has a built in charge limit of 160 mA to ensure only minimal DC power provisioned to the remote load is consumed. -
Page 10: Operating Temperature
4. Operating Temperature 4.1 Operating range The AlphaCap-665 operating range is -40°C to +65°C (-40°F to +149°F). 4.2 High-temperature shutdown A temperature of +65°C will trigger a high-temperature shutdown. Normal holdup and charging functions will resume when the temperature drops to +60°C (+140°F). In other words, there is a 5°C (9°F) hysteresis. 4.3 Ambient versus case temperature In most cases, the temperature limitations are based on the ambient temperature. -
Page 11: Signals
4.6 Signals LED Indicator - The AlphaCap-665 has a bi-color LED displayed at two locations on the chassis. LED indications are as follows: • Green (Solid): OK • Green (Flashing): Charging • Green / Amber (Alternating): Backup • Green / Red (Alternating): Over-charging, charging circuit failure •... -
Page 12: Inspection
If the original container is unavailable, make sure that the product is packed with at least three inches of shock-absorbing material to prevent shipping damage. Alpha Technologies is not responsible for damage caused by improper packaging of returned products. 5.2 Check for Damage Before unpacking the product, note any damage to the shipping container. -
Page 13: Installation And Connections
6. Installation and Connections Only qualified personnel should install the product which shall be mounted in a clean and dry environment. 6.1 Safety Precautions Refer to the Safety section at the front of this manual. 6.2 Tools Required Various insulated tools are essential for the installation. Use this list as a guide: •... -
Page 14: Connections
6.4 Connections All wiring connections are accessible at the side of the module. See drawing 013-015-08. 6.4.1 Grounding Two standoffs (#10-32, 5/8” center) are provided on the chassis for earth ground. 6.4.2 Power Connect –48 and +RTN power supply connections to the 2-position Tyco (193839-1) terminal block provided using #12-18 AWG TEW 90 wire or equivalent. -
Page 15: Maintenance
7. Maintenance Although very little maintenance is required with Alpha systems, routine checks and adjustments are recommended to ensure optimum system performance. These procedures should be performed at least once a year. Only qualified service personnel should do the repairs. The following table lists a few maintenance procedures for this system. -
Page 16: Warranty And Service Information
8. Warranty and Service Information 8.1 Technical Support Free Technical Support is part of the AOE customer satisfaction commitment. The phone numbers below can also be used to access a wide range of service solutions both at your premise and at the AOE facility nearest you. Tel: +49 9122 79889 0 Mail: info@alpha-outback-energy.com 8.2 Warranty... -
Page 17: Acronyms And Definitions
9. Acronyms and Definitions Alternating current ANSI American National Standards Institute American Wire Gauge British thermal unit Controller area network Canadian Electrical Code Canadian Standards Association Cordex™ series; e.g., CXC for Cordex System Controller Direct current DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Digital Subscriber Line Electronic Industries Alliance Electromagnetic compatibility Electromagnetic interference... -
Page 18: Certification
10. Certification About CSA and NRTL CSA (Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA International) was established in 1919 as an independent testing laboratory in Canada. CSA received its recognition as an NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) in 1992 from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in the United States of America (Docket No. - Page 19 Specifications for Alpha Technologies’ AlphaCap-665 Input Voltage: –48 to –56 Vdc Current (Charge): 160 mA ±10% maximum Output Voltage: –46 Vdc ±3% Power: 665 W nominal 750 W maximum Duration Backup: 4.5 seconds, 665 W @ 5 to 55°C 3 seconds minimum, 665 W load over full temperature range 30 seconds maximum duration at low load 3.8 seconds, 750 W load...
- Page 20 Specifications for Alpha Technologies’ AlphaCap-665 Continued Compliance This product is designed to meet or exceed the following: 60950-1-2002 C22.2 No. 60950 Telcordia (Bellcore) GR-1089-CORE (requirements where applicable) In accordance with FCC requirements, we provide the following statement as specified in the FCC guidelines for...
- Page 21 REVISIONS DESCRIPTION REV BY DATE APPD REV'D TO MATCH 013-015-04 REV B 2008/02 REVISED PER EO'S A2 AND A7 2008/10 13.80 350.5 13.15 334.0 0.64 16.3 5.00 127.0 7.22 183.4 ISOMETRIC VIEW 3.34 84.9 1.11 28.2 TOP VIEW 1.70 43.1 THESE DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR USED FOR MANUFACTURING WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT.
- Page 22 REVISIONS DESCRIPTION REV BY DATE APPD REV'D TO MATCH 013-015-04 REV B 2008/02 REVISED PER EO'S A2 AND A7 2008/10 REAR VIEW CHASSIS GROUND CONNECTION #10-32 STUD 5/8 CENTER FRONT VIEW STATUS LED ISOMETRIC VIEW THESE DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES AND SHALL NOT BE COPIED OR USED FOR MANUFACTURING WITHOUT ITS WRITTEN CONSENT.
- Page 24 Worldwide Corporate Offices Headquarter Germany France and Benelux Russia Eastern Europe fbnl@alpha-outback-energy.com ee@alpha-outback-energy.com russia@alpha-outback-energy.com Hansastrasse 8 D-91126 Schwabach Tel: +49 9122 79889 0 Middle East Spain Africa Fax: +49 9122 79889 21 me@alpha-outback-energy.com spain@alpha-outback-energy.com Mail: info@alpha-outback-energy.com africa@alpha-outback-energy.com Alpha and Outback Energy GmbH reserves the right to make changes to the products and information contained in this document without notice. Copyright © 2020 Alpha and Outback Energy GmbH. All Rights reserved.
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