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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Issue: IPN 997-00012-49G Issue Date: May 2013 Refer to the separate SC200 or SC100 system controller handbook for full details of the system controller operation - dcpower.eaton.com/Manuals.asp Eaton Corporation Telecommunications Power Solutions dcpower.eaton.com...
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The information contained in this literature is subject to change without notice. Subject to the right to use its equipment, Eaton Corporation does not convey any right, title or interest in its intellectual property, including, without limitation, its patents, copyrights and know-how.
Scope This guide covers installation, operation and maintenance of Access Power Solutions (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) dc power systems (APS), controlled by the SC200 or SC100 system controller. Refer to the separate SC200 or SC100 system controller handbook for full details of the system controller operation - dcpower.eaton.com/Manuals.asp.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Model Numbers Model Number DC Output Power (max.) System Controller LVDs 24V nominal 48V nominal APS6-310 12.0kW SC100 APS6-311 8.6kW (Note 1) SC100 APS6-312 8.6kW (Note 1) SC100 APS6-320 12.0kW...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) APS6 Models Rear View AC cable entry gland Optional (low priority) load disconnect Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) (behind side panel) (see details on AC earth conductor connection point (see connection...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) APS12 Models Rear View AC earth conductor connection point for top and Optional battery disconnect Low Voltage Disconnect bottom rectifier shelf (see connection details on page (LVD) (see details on page 12) ...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) System Controller The SC200 or SC100 system controller provides control, communications and alarm functions. The system controller is supplied pre-configured. Configuration changes can be made with the keypad, or via a PC connected to the USB connector (SC200) or RS232 (SC100) connector. Or changes can be made remotely (see External Communications on page 12).
DCTools Configuration Software. Latest version is available free from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads. PowerManagerII Remote Control and Monitoring Software. Contact your Eaton dc product supplier for further information (see Worldwide Support on page 107). Recommended web browsers (SC200 only): Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or later (IE6 is ...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Input/Output Board The input/output (I/O) board provides the I/O interfaces and connections for the SC200 or SC100 system controller. The I/O board includes a range of sense inputs for dc power system control and monitoring. It also allows real time data collection from building services and other external devices, and relay outputs for alarm signals or control of external devices.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Other Features External communications Refer to the system controller handbook for information on these communications options. Communications options SC200 SC100 Communication with DCTools via USB Communication with DCTools or PowerManagerII via RS232 ...
Eaton Access Power Solutions dc power system. Electrical Safety Access Power Solutions (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) dc power systems must be mounted in an enclosed cabinet that meets safety and fire enclosure requirements as specified in AS/NZS 60950.1 and EN 60950-1. ...
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Batteries The plastic cases of batteries installed in Eaton dc power system racks must have a flammability rating of UL 94-V2 or better. Flooded cell and VRLA lead acid batteries can emit explosive gases and must be installed with adequate ventilation.
Servicing. Servicing must only be performed according to specific instructions and only by personnel authorized by Eaton. This includes disassembly and/or servicing of any modules. For further information on Servicing contact your local Eaton dc product supplier, or refer to the contact details on page 107. ...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Installation Tasks Before starting the installation, review the following information: Required Equipment and Tools on page Warnings and Cautions on page Inspecting the Equipment and Reporting Damage on page ...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 4 - Check ac discrimination Each rectifier has two internal fast-acting fuses. Under certain internal fault conditions these fuses will blow. If there is insufficient discrimination between these fuses and any upstream ac supply-disconnect device then the upstream ac supply-disconnect device will operate before a rectifier fuse blows.
If the polarity of the APS is not correct for the equipment to be powered then contact your Eaton dc product supplier for advice (see Worldwide Support on page 107). Step 3 - Check position of mounting brackets APSs are pre-assembled with 19-inch rack-mounting brackets as shown in the following diagram.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Rack-mounting bracket (available for 19-inch Alternative bracket mounting positions and 23-inch wide racks) Step 4 - Install Load circuit breakers (if required) Ignore this Step if the load MCBs are already fitted.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Busbar chassis screw Busbar Busbar nut DC common bar Procedure complete Task 3 - Connect the AC Supply Cable(s) Ignore this task if the APS has pre-fitted ac cord(s).
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 7 - Check terminations, secure cables and test insulation Check all terminations are correct and are tightened. Tighten the ac cable entry gland to ensure there is no strain on the terminals.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 4 - Connect load cables Select load cable to suit the dc load currents and voltage drop requirements. Also refer to the table of minimum cable sizes for specific MCBs on page 79.
The Mid-point Monitoring sense wires must have short-circuit protection fitted close to the battery terminals. Use the Battery Mid-point Monitoring kits from Eaton (see Spare Parts on page 70) or equivalent. Connect a Mid-point Monitoring sense wire to the middle interconnecting link on each string of batteries (see following diagram).
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 2 - Fix sensor Fix the sensor above the batteries. To avoid false readings: Do not attach the sensor to a battery case, battery cables, terminals or interconnecting bars.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 2 - Connect at the ac supply point Check the ac supply point is isolated. Connect the cord(s) or cable to the ac supply point, or fit plug(s) to the cord(s) to match the wall receptacle/socket(s), as required.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Start-Up Tasks Complete all the Installation tasks (see details on page 20) before starting these Start-Up tasks. Complete the Start-Up tasks in the following order: Task Description Reference Insert the Rectifiers...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) After start-up of the system controller: Press any key on the system controller to silence the alarm. Depending on the configuration file settings, one or both alarm LED(s) may be on and the system controller may display some system alarm messages.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 4 - Check the rectifier currents Check the rectifier currents. Verify the load current is as expected for the load and battery size and does not exceed the maximum load rating (see details on page 74).
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Configuration File The operational settings of the dc power system are stored in a configuration file loaded into the SC200 or SC100 system controller. The SC200 or SC100 is supplied pre-loaded with a configuration file. If this configuration file has been customized for the site then no further configuration changes will be necessary.
Keypad access is Read Only, or PIN Protected and the keypad access PIN is lost. The SC200 will continue to function, but no configuration changes can be made. Contact your Eaton dc product supplier or Eaton for advice (see Worldwide Support on page 107).
SC200 or SC100 Operation Using a PC/Laptop DCTools is configuration software for editing a system controller's configuration file (on-line) and monitoring the operation of Eaton's dc power systems. It is available free from dcpower.eaton.com/downloads. Using DCTools via USB (SC200 only) DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC200's USB port.
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System Controller ► To connect a PC/laptop to the SC200 or SC100: Download the latest version of DCTools from: dcpower.eaton.com/downloads. Install DCTools on the PC/laptop. Connect a null-modem cable from the COM1 RS232 port on the PC/laptop to the RS232 connector on the SC200 or SC100.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) SC200 or SC100 Identity Information The following identity information is stored in the SC200 or SC100. Parameter Description Where to find: Serial Number The SC200 or SC100 serial number SC100: Menu >...
Eaton. This includes disassembly and/or servicing of any modules. For further information on Servicing contact your local Eaton dc product supplier, or refer to the contact details on page 107. Topic Page...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Troubleshooting Use the table to troubleshoot minor installation and operational problems. For additional assistance see contact details on page 107. Return items for replacement or repair with a completed Equipment Incident Report on page 105.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Problem Possible Cause Required Action High system output voltage. Temperature Compensation is None. This is normal operation (if active and the battery batteries are connected). Disable temperature is below the Temperature Compensation if no reference temperature.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Problem Possible Cause Required Action Incorrect battery or load Bus voltage sense polarity is Check the bus voltage sense polarity and current readings. incorrect. correct if necessary. Incorrectly configured shunt Check shunt mapping and gain is correct.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Problem Possible Cause Required Action Web communications Ethernet communications See previous entry. problem (SC200 only) problem. Cannot connect to web server. Check IP address and other settings in SC200 are correct. Check correct IP address is used in web browser address bar.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Replacing or Adding a Rectifier Rectifiers can be replaced without switching off the dc power system and disconnecting the equipment it powers. To reduce the risk of electric shock and maintain optimum system cooling, always cover ...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Replacing or Adding a Load MCB Step 1 - Remove covers Remove the top cover, if fitted. Remove the DC Distribution front cover. Step 2 - Remove existing MCB (if required) Disconnect the load cable and the fuse fail detect wire from the MCB top terminal.
contact your Eaton dc power system supplier to obtain a master configuration file to suit the dc power system. This file will have to be customized for the site.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 4 - Download the configuration file Connect to the system controller with DCTools/Web. See details on page in the System Controller Operation Handbook. If a copy of the old configuration file, or a master configuration file is available, then use DCTools to restore (download) it to the new system controller.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Replacing the Input/Output Board When the I/O board is removed any LVD fitted will disconnect: If a battery disconnect LVD is fitted the battery will be disconnected when the I/O board is removed (the load equipment will continue to operate from the rectifiers).
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 4 - Remove the I/O board See the diagram on page or the diagram on page for location of I/O board. Label then disconnect all I/O board cable plugs. Do not disconnect the input/output wires connected to the push-connect terminals (XH15 - XH21).
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Battery Mid-point Monitoring (String Fail) Alarm (SC200 only) Use the following procedure if a String Fail alarm is generated. Step 1 - Identify the faulty battery string Press any button on the SC200 to silence the alarm.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) System Output Output Voltage (nominal) 24V or 48V Dependent on rectifier model. Output Voltage Range 21.5 - 32V / 43 - 57.5V Output Power (maximum) APS6-300 models: No LVD: 8.9kW* @ 48V...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) SC100 Menu The following diagram shows the Status Screens and main navigation. See Analog System Values for details of the values displayed. Any active alarms are displayed in rotation.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Connector Type Purpose Description Relay 6 Common (COM) RJ45 DC power system digital Load Fuse Fail inputs Battery Fuse Fail +12V out AC Distribution Fan Fail AC Distribution MOV Fail...
Appendix F Transient Protection Transi ent Protecti on To prevent damage to Eaton Access Power Solutions from lightning and transient over-voltages, structural lightning protection and transient protection must be installed at each site. Transient protection will also protect against other sources of transients, such as: Circuit or grid switching by the power company ...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Primary Transient Protection Primary transient protection must be considered at all sites. Eaton recommends primary transient protection on the incoming ac supply either at the main ac switchboard or sub-switchboard.
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2kA. Tertiary Transient Protection Eaton rectifiers are fitted with 6kV/3kA transient protection. This is designed to protect the rectifiers from voltage spikes generated during operation of the upstream transient protection system. Do not install rectifiers without adequate upstream surge protection.
25). This link prevents these very large voltages from developing and protects the rectifiers from surge related damage. If your installation uses a mesh earth, then Eaton recommends that this factory fitted ac-dc earth link is retained. No further action is required.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Step 2 - Remove or replace the ac-dc Earth Link Ignore this Step if the factory fitted ac-dc earth link is used. There are two options if the ac-dc earth link cannot be retained. Either: ...
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Analog Inputs Equipment required: Digital Voltmeter DC Load bank DC Current Clamp meter Trim pot adjustment tool Thermometer Test Test procedure Adjustment Measure the dc voltage across the dc bus.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) System Controls Equipment Required: DC Load bank Test Test procedure Adjustment Apply a load to the power system. Voltage Control None With DCTools, ensure the bus voltage matches the Target...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Test Test procedure Adjustment Automatic Reduce the system voltage below the LVD Disconnect Voltage Operation Threshold. Note 7 Wait for the configured Recognition Period. Ensure the LVD disconnects.
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Test Test procedure Adjustment Remove 2 rectifiers from the system. Multiple Rectifier comms lost Ensure alarm operates. Turn off the ac to more than 20% of the rectifiers in the Partial AC Fail system.
Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Notes Ensure Alarm Tracking is disabled. Ensure Temperature Compensation is enabled. If the load is not connected to the load MCBs and if an electronic Fuse Fail detect circuits is...
Please enter as much information as you can. Send the completed form, together with the item for repair to your nearest authorized service agent. NOTE: Only one fault to be recorded per form. For further information contact your local Eaton dc product supplier or Eaton (see contact details on page 107). Or email: CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com...
Worldwide Support Worldwide Support For product information and a complete listing of worldwide sales offices, visit Eaton's website at: dcpower.eaton.com or email: DCinfo@eaton.com For technical support contact either your local Eaton dc product representative, the closest office from the following list, telephone (+64) 3-343-7448, or email CustomerServiceNZ@eaton.com...
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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS6-300/500 and APS12-300 Series) Battery Current • 54 Load Current • 54 High AC Voltage Protection • 20 Rectifier Current • 43 Current Sense • 10, 11, 76 Identity Information • 48 Input/Output (I/O) Board Damage (transport) •...
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