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- Page 1 SPOT & BOSS BOX – V2: User Manual Alencon Systems Integrated Form Factor for Paralleling Multiple SPOT or BOSS units in an Outdoor Rated Container. Alencon Systems – Passionate About Power COPYRIGHT © 2021 ALENCON LLC, INC. | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
- Page 2 330 Warminster Rd., Suite 380 | Hatboro, PA 19040 | USA This Document is the confidential and proprietary information of Alencon Systems LLC. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photographic, magnetic or otherwise, without prior written permission.
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Page 3: Disclaimer
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Every attempt has been made to make this document complete, accurate and up to date. Readers are cautioned, however, that Alencon Systems LLC reserves the right to make changes without notice and shall not be responsible for any damages, including indirect, incidental or consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including, but not limited to, omissions, typographical errors, arithmetical errors or listing errors in the content material. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual Contents Disclaimer ..........................2 1 Table of Figures ........................5 2 General Information ......................6 2.1 Purpose.......................... 6 2.2 Product Warranty ......................6 2.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ..................7 2.4 Packing List ........................8 3 Important Safety Instructions .................... - Page 5 8.1 General Maintenance....................33 8.2 Replacement of the Air Filters ..................33 8.3 Further Service and Repair.................... 33 9 Alencon Communication Environment (ACE) ..............34 9.1 System Overview ......................34 Appendix A - Safety Precautions ................... 35 A.1 Degree of Danger Symbols ..................35 A.2 Electrical hazards ......................
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Page 6: Table Of Figures
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 1 Table of Figures 1: T ......9 IGURE HE GRAPHIC ABOVE INDICATES THAT THE IS A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR 2: BOX C , 45U, 19” ................11 IGURE ABINET NCLOSURE 3: BOX C , 45U, 19” ..............13... -
Page 7: General Information
Maintain the product, if necessary 2.2 Product Warranty Alencon Systems warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of delivery. Extended warrantees of an additional five (5), ten (10) and twenty (20) years are also available for purchase. -
Page 8: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes
(such as your sales receipt) in a shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for warranty service. For more information on the Terms and Conditions request the Alencon Standard Warranty Document 2.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes... -
Page 9: Packing List
In most cases, to minimize carbon impact of shipping as well as cost, the BOX enclosure ships direct from the cabinet manufacturer to the customer’s designated site. The SPOT or BOSS units, JBOX, and cables ship from Alencon to the customer site. BOX Components (already assembled): ... -
Page 10: Important Safety Instructions
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 3 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS– This manual contains important instructions for use with the BOX that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of these devices. WARNING! Always ground the BOX before energizing the power converters within. -
Page 11: Box Features
4.2 JBOX – Single Point of Input & Output Alencon’s JBOX (junction box) is a customizable combiner where electrical connections in and out of the BOX system land. Speak to your Alencon representative for more information on the JBOX. 4.3 Integrated Communications Device The PODD, Alencon’s communications device can be installed on the outside of or within the... -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 5 Technical Specifications Number of SPOT of BOSS Units Up to 4 Weight (without SPOT or BOSS Units) 250 KG Dimensions (W x D x H) 904 x 1210 x 2242 MM See individual SPOT or BOSS spec sheets – All SPOT... -
Page 13: Installation
BOX and any or all its component parts. If any instructions are unclear, or any additional information is required during the process, please contact Alencon Systems LLC for assistance, see Appendix C. 6.1.1 Required Tools List: ... -
Page 14: Installation Procedure
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2 Installation Procedure 6.2.1 Unpacking and Mounting BOX The BOX cabinet will arrive on a pallet ( Figure Remove packaging and unbolt the enclosure from the pallet. 3: BOX C , 45U, 19”... -
Page 15: Conduit Cable Entry
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.2 Conduit Cable Entry Conduit access is available on the bottom of the enclosure. Areas depicted in red boxes in Figure 5 and Figure 6 are available for cable ingress into the cabinet. - Page 16 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6: C IGURE ONDUIT CCESS IEW FROM BOTTOM OF CABINET 15 | P a g e...
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Page 17: Mounting The Podd Communications Device
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.3 Mounting the PODD Communications Device The PODD (Figure 7) can be mounted outside of or within the BOX cabinet. The PODD mounting plate is designed to be mounted on standard 1-5/8” channel Unistrut (Figure 8). - Page 18 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual For mounting on the BOX exterior, locate the PODD as shown in Figure 9. A communication cable will be installed through the enclosure wall to connect the PODD to the SPOT or BOSS units. A separate customer supplied connection will provide access to the customer designated network/SCADA system.
- Page 19 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual For mounting in the BOX interior, locate the PODD as shown in Figure 10. A communication cable will be installed to connect the PODD to the SPOT or BOSS units. A separate customer supplied connection will provide access to the customer designated network/SCADA system.
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Page 20: Install Shelves Into Enclosure
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.4 Install Shelves into Enclosure The BOX enclosure is shipped with shelves already mounted on the interior 19” rack. 11: R BOX C IGURE HELVES OUNTED IN ABINET The shelf orientations are different between the JBOX and the SPOT/BOSS units. -
Page 21: Unpacking Spot/Boss Units And Attaching Rack-Mounting Brackets
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.5 Unpacking SPOT/BOSS Units and Attaching Rack-mounting Brackets SPOT/BOSS with FEED units (here-on called ‘SPOT/BOSS’ units) shown in Figure 12 can be unpackaged and lifted onto a table or work bench to attach mounting brackets (Figure ... -
Page 22: Mounting Spot/Boss Units Into Enclosure With Shelves
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.6 Mounting SPOT/BOSS Units into Enclosure with Shelves SPOT/BOSS units can be lifted and placed one on each shelf in the BOX cabinet. SPOT/BOSS units may have a designated place within the cabinet, denoted by a... -
Page 23: Mounting Jbox Into Box Cabinet
Pre-made cable whips will be labelled on each end as to where they land within the BOX. JBOX landing terminals are designated by: o Internal (A for Alencon) connection OR External (E) connection o Location on the JBOX, 1, 2, 3, or 4 for each SPOT/BOSS unit... - Page 24 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual FEED landing terminals are designated by: o Location 1, 2, 3 or 4 within the BOX (see Figure 17) o Primary or Secondary connection o Positive or negative polarity Cable terminations will usually match the color of the intended landing location.
- Page 25 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.8.1 Standard Wiring Configuration – Combined Primary and Combined Secondary Standard wiring configuration on the BOX System uses a combined Primary and combined Secondary connection, in this case: Connect JBOX to Primary (Input) FEED:...
- Page 26 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual Connect JBOX to Secondary (Output) FEED: o (4) 5-foot power cables with SurLok connectors connect SPOT/BOSS units #1 and #4 to the JBOX o (4) 4-foot power cables with SurLok connectors connect SPOT/BOSS units #2 and #3 to the JBOX ...
- Page 27 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.8.2 Non-Standard Wiring Configurations – Stringed Primary and or Stringed Secondary Non-standard wiring configurations often include a non-combined stringed connection to the Primary or Secondary of SPOT/BOSS units within the BOX. In these cases: Bring stringed pairs directly through conduit to the BOX interior.
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Page 28: Connect Power Cables To/From Box Cabinet, On Jbox Back
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.9 Connect Power Cables to/from BOX Cabinet, on JBOX Back Ensure all cables are disconnected from power before handling. Standard wiring configuration on the BOX System uses a combined Primary and combined Secondary connection, in this case: ... - Page 29 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual Customer Connection Secondary (Output) Customer Connection Primary (Input) Customer Ground Connection 21: R JBOX IGURE IEW OF USTOMER ONNECTIONS TO DO NOT zip-tie cables too tightly or bend around sharp edges as it may cause breaks in the cable insulation, which could lead to leakage currents, arcing or ground-faults.
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Page 30: Wiring Communication Cables To Podd
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.2.10 Wiring Communication Cables to PODD Communications run through CAT cables that connect all SPOT/BOSS units to the PODD via a daisy chain. If previously removed, re-attach the PODD to its Unistrut mounts as described in 7.2.3 ... - Page 31 Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual To connect a communication cable to a PODD RJ-45 ECS connectors (Figure 233): o First remove the waterproof cap and grommet o Then feed the cable though the removed cap and grommet o Finally, replace the cap and grommet, tightening to reseal the port...
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Page 32: Box System Grounding
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.3 BOX System Grounding 6.3.1 JBOX Grounding – Main Earth Connection Main earth ground must be connected to the JBOX grounding terminal. Ground cable should be brought in through the conduit on the bottom of the cabinet and connect to the blue Rebling terminal centered vertically on the right side of the JBOX back –... -
Page 33: Spot/Boss Grounding
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual 6.3.3 SPOT/BOSS Grounding The SPOT/BOSS chassis ground lug connections can be made at the device front plate. Bare copper cable without insulation can be used to connect the lugs to the earth ground. -
Page 34: Box System Commissioning
7 BOX System Commissioning Once install is complete, energizing and commissioning of the power converters can begin, refer to the user manual of the relevant Alencon product (SPOT or BOSS) for full instructions. 8 Maintenance and Servicing 8.1 General Maintenance The BOX is designed to require minimal maintenance. -
Page 35: Alencon Communication Environment (Ace)
Alencon’s PODD device. The PODD can be used with other Alencon products including the SPOT and BOSS. The PODD acts as a gateway to integrate Alencon’s power electronics with your plant level control systems or as a standalone controller and troubleshooting device. -
Page 36: Appendix A - Safety Precautions
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual Appendix A - Safety Precautions A.1 Degree of Danger Symbols Warning! Warnings indicate conditions, which if not observed, can cause personal injury! Caution! Cautions are included to help you avoid damaging hardware or losing data. -
Page 37: Danger Due To Battery Voltage
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual A.2.2 Danger due to Battery Voltage BOSS may be connected to high voltage batteries on both primary and secondary sides of the equipment. Before beginning to work on the BOSS, disconnect the power sources on both primary and secondary sides. -
Page 38: Damage To The Equipment Caused By Dust Or Moisture Penetration
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual A.3.2 Damage to the equipment caused by dust or moisture penetration Dust intrusion or moisture penetration can damage and impair the functionality of the equipment. To avoid damage from dust or moisture penetration: Do not open the equipment when it is raining or when humidity exceeds 95%. -
Page 39: Appendix B - Glossary
Alencon BOX -V2 User Manual Appendix B – Glossary Word(s)/Acronyms Definition ALENCON Systems, LLC Direct Current Electrostatic Discharge Energy Storage System FEED Fused Electrical Disconnect GFDI Ground-Fault Detection System Ground Potential HV / LV High Voltage / Low Voltage Internet Protocol... -
Page 40: Appendix C - Technical Support And Assistance
User Manual Appendix C – Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Alencon Systems web site at www.alenconsystems.com where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Alencon Systems’ technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: ...
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