Single and three phase yacht power converters (66 pages)
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M ASEA Po ower Sys stems Model AC25Q QTP-1, A AC25QT TP-3, 30QTP-1 1, and AC C30QTP Single e and Th hree Pha ase Yach ht Power r Conver rters /N 611051 Revision ~ Issu ued 5/1/2018...
LIFE SUPPORT POLICY ASEA Power Systems does not authorize the use of any of its products or systems for use an AC voltage supply (source) for life support systems. Life support systems are devices which support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform, when properly used in accordance with this Operations Manual, can be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
A thorough understanding of the information covered in this manual is required for proper installation and operation. If any questions arise while reading this manual, the user is encouraged to call ASEA Power Systems. ASEA Power Systems is located at: ASEA Power Systems 15272 Newsboy Circle Huntington Beach, CA.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..4 TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATION ........................2 WARRANTY..........................2 USING THIS MANUAL ..................3 SAFETY NOTICES ....................7 INTRODUCTION TO THE AC25QTP AND AC30QTP ....... 10 INTRODUCTION TO THE AC25QTP AND AC30QTP, cont.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..5 LOAD MANAGEMENT..................42 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION .............. 44 7.3.1 Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, and Slave converters ......44 7.3.2 Shore Cord Setup, Single, Master, or Slave Converters ......45 ...
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..7 SAFETY NOTICES Each shore power converter is capable of transferring very large amounts of electrical energy very quickly. This quality is fundamental to a high performance power converter. International symbols are used throughout this manual to stress important information. Read the text below each symbol carefully and use professional skills and prudent care when performing the actions described by the text.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..8 THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HIGH ENERGY, LOW IMPEDANCE CIRCUITS! LETHAL POTENTIALS ARE CONTAINED WITHIN THE SYSTEM—EVEN WHEN IT IS APPEARS TO BE NON-OPERATIONAL. CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT SERIOUS OPERATOR INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..9 BREAKERS DISTRIBUTING POWER TO AND FROM THE CONVERTER, AND THEN REMOVING THE INPUT SERVICE. SERVICE SHOULD BE REFERRED TO PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED BY THE FACTORY TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..10 INTRODUCTION TO THE AC25QTP AND AC30QTP Each model is a high performance Yacht Power Converter utilizing dual-conversion technology. The systems will accept any single or three phase input service with a frequency between 40-70 Hertz, and a voltage between 170-520VAC.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..11 INTRODUCTION TO THE AC25QTP AND AC30QTP, cont. Being a converter designed from the ground up specifically for the yachting industry, all efforts have been made to produce a system capable of withstanding the marine environment. The system is constructed using a modular approach where the converter consists of a control module (upper), three power modules (middle), and a transformer module (bottom).
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..12 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4.1.1 Input Service Table 1: Input Specifications Parameter AC25-1, -3 AC30-1, -3 Input Power Form Single or Three Phase Single or Three Phase Input Voltage Range 170-520 Vrms 170-520 Vrms Input Frequency Range 40-70 Hertz 40-70 Hertz Max.
Table 5. Ensure the room/compartment has adequate ventilation and cooling. The thermal load presented by AC25QTP-1, -3 will be approximately 8,965 BTU/Hr at maximum continuous load, and 10,760 BTU/Hr for the AC30QTP-1, -3 at maximum continuous load.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..16 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The converter is designed for deck mount installations and as such is provided with eight mounting holes, four per side. Mounting holes have been provided with 0.42" (10.75mm) diameters; stainless steel hardware in the range of 1/4" to 5/16" (9-10mm) diameter is required. The mounting surface should be flat and dimensionally stable to within 1/16"...
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..17 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION, cont. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY HARDWARE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE SUPPLIED BY ASEA POWER SYSTEMS TO CONNECT THE VARIOUS MODULES TOGETHER. LONGER SCREWS WILL DAMAGE INTERNAL COMPONENTS CATASTROPHICALLY!
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..20 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This procedure assumes the physical installation of the converter has been completed. It is the installer’s responsibility to provide input service over-current protection and a disconnect means. It is recommended that connection be made to the distribution bus through a manually operated disconnect device such as a molded case switch or circuit breaker (rated for the total system amperage) to ease disconnection and provide a safe servicing environment in the event of converter failure.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..21 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. INPUT WIRING MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FAMILIAR WITH STANDARD SAFEGUARDS PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY THE INSTALLATION OF THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT. POWER MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE INPUT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SUPPLYING POWER TO THE AC25/30Q-1, -3 PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..22 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.1 Input Power Connections The converter is supplied with compression type terminal blocks for input power connections (SHORE POWER). These terminal blocks accept wires in the range of 8 to 2/0 AWG. Refer to the applicable class standard for selection of required wire gauge and type.
AC25/30QTP P-1 and -3 Ope rations Manua al..23 ELECTRICA AL INSTAL LLATION, cont. Figure 4: I INPUT AND D OUTPUT T CONNECT TIONS Prepare t the power ca ables by rem moving appro oximately 6” ” of the outer r cable insul lation (in the e case...
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..25 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.3 Grounding The converter chassis ground MUST be connected to the ship’s hull or common ground point via the compression fitting terminal adjacent to the output power connections. Failure to do so may create conditions that may in turn cause injury or death to operators;...
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..26 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.4 Multi-Cabinet Connections Multi-cabinet systems should have each cabinet’s output connections paralleled at the switchgear panel. The converters’ terminal blocks are sized for a single, appropriated sized cable per phase, neutral, and grounding conductor. Multi-cabinet systems are constructed from one cabinet which serves as the system Master, and a second cabinet which serves as the Slave.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..27 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.5 Seamless Transfer Connections If the Seamless Transfer Option was ordered with the system, connections must be made between the generator/switchgear and converter. These connections are used by the converter to successfully manage Seamless Transfer operation and are comprised of control, signal, and feedback functions.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..28 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION, cont. 5.2.6 Other Optional Connections In support of the Seamless Transfer Option, or in support of switchgear and/or power monitoring integration, other options may be ordered and installed in a converter. Installation requirements for such options vary in accordance with switchgear design and hence are beyond the scope of this Operations Manual.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..29 OPERATION POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE Close the shore power (input) circuit breaker or switch to the converter. Turn the disconnect (14) switch to the ON position. After 1-3 seconds, fans will be heard, and the display will become active.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..30 POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. The display will sequence to the SUMMARY DISPLAY indicating the converter’s operational state. Both input and output (converter) should indicate OFFLINE at this time. Press the INFO (13) button to review the Shore Power state if desired. The INFO screen will either list the Shore Power as ONLINE or give a reason for its being off if it was previously on.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..31 POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. Press the CONVERTER POWER (4) button and the screen will now change. As with the shore power displays, the F1-F4 (13) buttons will cycle through a variety of converter power data. Output voltages and currents should indicate zero.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..32 POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. 6.1.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option With the converter in the Standby State (as left at the end of Section 6.1), press the GENERATOR POWER (3) display button. The generator voltage and form will now be displayed.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..33 POWER TURN-ON PROCEDURE, cont. 6.1.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option, cont. If the generator is supplying power to the ship, the SHIP’S POWER - GENERATOR LED (12A) is lit, and the GENERATOR metering display indicates approximately the same voltage as the CONVERTER metering display, then proceed by pressing the SHIP’S POWER - CONVERTER (9) button.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..34 MULTI-CABINET OPERATION Multi-cabinet systems are operated from the Master’s control panel. Each cabinet retains its own control panel and metering display for individual monitoring. Apply shore power to both cabinets and turn the disconnect switch (14) on each cabinet to the on position.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..35 AUTO-RESTART FEATURE The Auto-Restart feature will safely and automatically bring the shore power converter back on- line following a power failure and recovery event. Highlights include: Automatically routes power from the dock to the ship’s power buss. ...
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..36 AUTO-RESTART FEATURE, cont. 6.3.1 Operation Auto-Restart must be enabled from the converter front panel by simultaneously pressing two buttons. Anytime the system status is “FAILURE,” the converter will disable the Auto-Restart feature. The converter must be ON and ONLINE before Auto-Restart may be enabled. Pressing the SYSTEM STATUS button (5) will display the SUMMARY DISPLAY which will indicate the Auto-Restart status.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..37 TURN-OFF PROCEDURE 6.4.1 Systems Not Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option Transfer power from the converter to the generator. This must be performed in a “break-before- make” method, that is, at no time can the generator(s) and shore power converter be operated in parallel.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..38 TURN-OFF PROCEDURE, cont. 6.4.2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option The generator must be started and be prepared to accept the ship’s electrical loads. Measure the generator voltage using the converter’s metering display, selecting the GENERATOR POWER (3) function.
RS-485 standard via a din-rail mounted converter/optical-isolator. The two software protocols supported by the converter are SCPI and Modbus. Please contact an ASEA Power Systems authorized distributor or the factory for additional information and comprehensive command/query listings. The Baud Rate and fixed serial port settings can be viewed in the REMOTE INTERFACE CONFIGURATION DISPLAY (as depicted below) by pressing the SYSTEM STATUS (5) and F3 (13) buttons simultaneously.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..40 6.5.1 RS-232C/SCPI The RS-232C serial port is located to the right of the CONVERTER POWER output connections on the converter side wall (see Figure 4 on page 21). The RS-232C TxD signal originating in the converter is approximately +15V when “High” and - 15V when “Low.”...
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..41 REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS, cont. 6.5.2 RS-485/Modbus If included in the converter, a Modbus Option converter/optical-isolator will be located adjacent to the RS-232C serial port (see Figure 4 on page 21). The Modbus Option included converter/optical-isolator connections are depicted in Figure 8 below.
SOFTWARE FEATURES GENERAL ASEA Power Systems' shore power converters provide a variety of software-based resources. Each major function is described in detail in the following pages. BOLD upper-case text indicates when a display button is being referenced. Where two buttons are given as BUTTON + BUTTON, the buttons must be pressed simultaneously.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..43 LOAD MANAGEMENT, cont. Voltage Droop If the yacht’s electrical system does not include a power management system that allows for automatic load-shed, the converter’s Voltage Droop feature may be used to save up to 10% capacity by reducing the converter output voltage up to 5% (1% to 5% range).
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..44 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION 7.3.1 Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, and Slave converters If the yacht’s electrical system includes a power management or load-shed feature, the Shore Cord Alarm can be used to affect a change in loading when the converter reaches a programmed load threshold, or simply draw the yacht engineer’s attention.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..45 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.2 Shore Cord Setup, Single, Master, or Slave Converters The Shore Cord Setup screen is used to set the actual shore cord ampacity based on the marina’s dock or pedestal circuit breaker. The converter’s new, programmed CONV. CAPACITY is then displayed for reference.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..46 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.3 Voltage Droop, Single or Master Converters Upon Shore Alarm, the Voltage Droop feature may be used to save up to 10% converter capacity by reducing the converter output voltage up to 5%. This is offered as a solution where the yacht does not already have power management and load-shed capabilities that can be triggered with the Shore Cord Alarm signal.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..47 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.4 Automatic Transfer to Generator, Single or Master Converters (Seamless Transfer installed) Upon Shore Alarm, the Automatic Transfer to Generator feature may be used to perform a Seamless Transfer to a pre-selected generator. This implies connection and setting of the Generator Autostart Control feature (needed to signal a generator to start and hold the set warm- up time before transferring).
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..48 LOAD MANAGEMENT OPERATION, cont. 7.3.5 Quick Setup of Shore Cord Alarm, Single, Master, or Slave Converters 1. Turn on the red Disconnect switch of both converters and wait 15-20 seconds for initialization. 2. Press the SHORE POWER + F2 buttons on both converters. 3.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..49 GENERATOR FREQUENCY ANALYSIS Press the SYSTEM STATUS + GENERATOR POWER buttons to access the Generator Frequency Analysis Display. Used for observing lifetime generator frequency range. GENERATOR FREQUENCY ANALYSIS DISPLAY Generator MIN Frequency: XX.XXHz Generator MAX Frequency: XX.XXHz Refresh Exit...
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..50 AGC CONTROL Press the SHORE POWER + F4 buttons to access the Automatic Gain Control (AGC) CONTROL display. AGC CONTROL SCREEN Automatic Gain Control is: ENABLED Enable Disable Exit This function enables or disables AGC. Press the Enable (F1) button to enable the feature, the Disable (F2) button to disable the feature, and the Exit (F5) button to save the settings and exit.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..51 kW-HOUR METER AND MAXIMUM POWER LEVEL DISPLAY Press the SHORE POWER + CONVERTER POWER buttons to access the Automatic KW- HOUR METER and maximum power level display. KW-HOUR METER kW-Hours:XXXXXXX.XX Run Time.XX:XX:XX:XX Max. Level: XXX.X% Max.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..52 CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL Press the CONVERTER POWER + F5 buttons to access the CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL display. CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL Vout = XXX.X More Less XXXV Exit This function allows the user to increase or decrease the converter output voltage (Vout). Press the More (F1) button to increase the Vout, the Less (F2) button to decrease the Vout, the XXXV (F3) button to return Vout to the factory programmed setting, and the Exit (F5) button to save the setting and exit.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..53 EVENT LOG Press the EVENT LOG (or CALIBRATE on older converters) button to access the EVENT LOG display. EVENT LOG CONTROL SCREEN F1: EVENT LOG VIEWER XXXX Events F2: EVENT LOG TRACKER F3: EVENT LOG REGISTRY This is for monitoring internal converter logic operation.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..54 EVENT LOG, cont. Press the F3 button to access the EVENT LOG REGISTRY display. EVENT LOG REGISTRY PRESS: ‘SHORE POWER’ to edit Registry, The ‘F1’ for log On & ‘F2’ for log Off. Press: ‘F4’ to CLEAR EVENT LOG. This is for accessing the editing display and for clearing the log.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..55 TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS COMMON PROBLEMS When encountering difficulty in achieving successful operation of the converter, there are some problems which are easily identified and solved. The following list is not intended to be exhaustive. POSSIBLE CAUSE/SUGGESTED SYMPTOM ACTION...
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..56 FAILURE AND WARNING MESSAGES The converter can display various FAILURE or WARNING messages under certain circumstances. If the event causing such as message has subsided, pressing buttons F1 (13) and F2 (13) simultaneously will clear the FAILURE or WARNING message. Common messages are: D86 LVDC FAULT (low voltage power fault, control or fan power supply)
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..57 STATUS WORDS To aid in system diagnostics, three STATUS WORDs have been provided in the STATUS WORD DISPLAY, which is accessed by pressing the SYSTEM STATUS (5) and F2 (13) buttons simultaneously. These STATUS WORDs contain information about internal logic levels and change dynamically in accordance with the converter’s operational state.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..59 CALIBRATION In an uncalibrated state the input and output voltage and input current metering system should be within 3%. The uncalibrated output current meter is normally 5% low. For calibration, an external reference voltmeter will be required along with a calibrated current transformer or probe.
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..60 System Status display. Press the SHORE POWER (2) button to verify proper shore power meter calibration. CALIBRATION, cont. Converter Power Calibration - The CONVERTER POWER calibration works in a fashion similar to the SHORE POWER calibration described above. Converter voltages are measured and entered phase-to-neutral.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..61 MAINTENANCE Due to the design and construction of the converter, preventative maintenance is held to a modest level. The following table lists minimum recommended tasks and frequency. TASK FREQUENCY COMMENTS Tighten electrical Every 6 months Must be adjusted by the user based upon connections experience in the environment.
AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..62 INTERNATIONAL POWER FORM REFERENCE Country Frequency Nominal Voltage Comments 120/240 American Samoa 60Hz 277/480 Antigua 60Hz 230/400 Argentina 50Hz 220/380 127/220 Aruba 60Hz 115/230 Australia 50Hz 240/415 250/435 110/190 Azores 50Hz 220/380 Bahamas 60Hz 120/240 120/208 Bahrain...
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..67 Puerto Rico 60Hz 120/240 120/208 St. Kitts 60Hz 230/400 St. Lucia 50Hz 240/415 St. Vincent 50Hz 230/400 Saudi Arabia 60Hz 127/220 Seychelles 50Hz 240/415 Sierra Leone 50Hz 230/400 Singapore 50Hz 230/400 South Africa 50Hz 220/380 Spain 50Hz...
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..68 Tunisia 50Hz 127/220 220/380 United Arab 50Hz 230/400 Emirates United Kingdom 50Hz 240/415 Uruguay 50Hz 220/380 Venezuela 60Hz 120/240 120/208 Amer. Virgin 60Hz 120/240 Islands 120/208...
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AC25/30QTP-1 and -3 Operations Manual..69 INDEX Air Exchange ..........................14 Air intake ............................16 Airflow ............................16 Ambient............................14 BTU............................... 15 Calibration........................14, 59, 60, 61 CFM .............................. 14 circuit breaker ..................20, 27, 29, 32, 33, 37, 38, 45 communication ........................
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