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Access Power Solutions Installation and Operation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Issue: IPN 997-00012-52D Issue Date: July 2010 Refer to the separate SC200 or SC100 system controller handbook for full details of the system controller operation - www.powerquality.eaton.com/DC-Manuals. Eaton Corporation Telecommunications Power Solutions www.eaton.com/telecompower...
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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.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Access Power Solutions DC Power Systems Front View AC supplementary protector (if fitted) DC circuit breaker cover Rectifier modules (see details on page 4) Telecom ground link terminal, M10 (see details on page 22)
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Model Numbers Model Number LVD Option AC Wiring Method Integral AC Fitted Supplementary Protector Fitted With SC100 With SC200 APS3-410-A0A APS3-420-A0A Permanently connected with 3-wire (in conduit) APS3-410-B0A APS3-420-B0A Pluggable with 3x ac cord...
DCTools Configuration Software. Latest version is available free from • www.powerquality.eaton.com/downloads. PowerManagerII Remote Control and Monitoring Software. Contact your Eaton dc product • supplier for further information (see Worldwide Support on page 103). Recommended web browsers (SC200 only): Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 (IE6 is compatible •...
A Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) is fitted in some models of the Access Power Solutions (APS3-400 Series) (see Model Numbers on page 4). This is connected as a battery disconnect. For information on operation see Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) in the System Controller Operation Handbook.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Battery Time Remaining The SC200 or SC100 obtains characterization data from either periodic battery discharges (SC100) or every full battery discharge (SC200), to a specified end voltage. During a battery discharge, the SC200 or SC100 uses this characterization data to calculate an estimated time until the battery will reach the specified end voltage.
Access Power Solutions dc power systems. Electrical Safety • The case of the Access Power Solutions (APS3-400 Series) dc power system is a fire enclosure as specified in UL 60950-1. The system to be installed in an open relay rack. •...
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The short circuit current capability of the battery circuit connected to the battery input terminals must not exceed 5,000A. • The plastic cases of batteries installed in Eaton dc power system racks must have a flammability rating of UL 94-V2 or better. •...
EMC Compliance • This Eaton product ("the equipment") has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 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 • Complete the Installation tasks in the following order:...
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If the curve of an upstream ac supply-disconnect device crosses the curve for the rectifier fuse there may not be adequate discrimination. Contact your Eaton dc product supplier for advice (see Worldwide Support on page 103).
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Circuit breaker cover Battery circuit breaker* Load circuit breaker* * Be careful to insert circuit breakers the right way up. Load Circuit Breakers Item Description Part Number 5A, 80V dc (derates to 4A)
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Step 2 - Fit cage nuts Fit cage nuts in the correct positions to match the screw holes in the APS rack mounting brackets. Step 3 - Mount the APS Remove the ground connection bolts on the sides of the APS to allow clearance to mount in rack.
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Step 4B - Bond ac ground and dc output to telecom ground electrode (if required) Ignore this Step if the DC common bar must be connected directly to the telecom ground electrode (see Step 4A on page 20).
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Step 2 - Terminate the cabling • Connect only voltage-free switch or relay contacts to Digital Inputs. • Do not exceed the voltage and current limits of the relay contacts. • For wire size and I/O ratings see Specifications on page 72.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Step 6 - Connect external communications cables (if required) See System Controller on page and External Communications on page 7. SC100: Connect RS232 communications cable to the front connector. Ensure the cable is secured so that no force is applied to the RS232 connector as this may damage the connector.
Step 2 - Connect Mid-point Monitoring sense wires (SC200 only) 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 69) or equivalent.
Select the cord sets from the following table, according to the ac supply voltage. The cord sets are available from Eaton or direct from the distributor listed. Connect a cord set to each socket on the rear of the APS.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Start-Up Tasks Complete all the Installation tasks (see details on page 14) before starting these Start-Up tasks. Complete the Start-Up tasks in the following order: Task Description Reference Insert the Rectifiers See details on page...
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 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 Guide (APS3-400 Series) Step 4 - Check the rectifier currents Check the rectifier currents. Verify the load current is as expected for the load and battery size. Step 5 - Charge the batteries Charge the batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 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 103).
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 www.powerquality.eaton.com/downloads. Using DCTools via USB (SC200 only) DCTools can be run on a PC/laptop connected to the SC200's USB port.
For remote PC/laptop connection details see Communications Options in the System Controller Operation Handbook. Before you start you will need: The latest version of DCTools available from: www.powerquality.eaton.com/downloads. • A PC/laptop with USB port and USB A/B cable (RadioShack 55010997, Jaycar WC7700 or •...
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) For details of the SC200 or SC100 control and monitoring functions available via DCTools see System Operation in the System Controller Operation Handbook. For help using DCTools press F1. SC200 or SC100 Identity Information The following identity information is stored in the SC200 or SC100.
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 103. Topic Page...
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Troubleshooting Use the table to troubleshoot minor installation and operational problems. For additional assistance see contact details on page 103. Return items for replacement or repair with a completed Equipment Incident Report on page 101.
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 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 Guide (APS3-400 Series) Problem Possible Cause Required Action SC200 or SC100 or Failed, disconnected or Replace, connect or configure sensor. DCTools/Web displays ??? unconfigured sensor. or N/A Faulty or disconnected voltage Replace or connect voltage feed module.
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 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 Guide (APS3-400 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 empty rectifier slots with blanking panels.
• 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.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Step 6 - LVD Characterization Alarm If there is no LVD Characterization alarm, then ignore this step. If the system controller indicates an LVD Characterization Error alarm, then: On the SC200 go to: Battery > LVDs > LVD x > Not Characterized > Edit, or on the SC100 go to: Menu >...
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Step 4 - Characterize LVD(s) (if required) If the SC200 or SC100 indicates an LVD Characterization Error alarm then: On the SC200 go to: Battery > LVDs > LVD x > Not Characterized > Edit, or on the SC100 go to: Menu >...
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Standard Torque Settings Use the following torque settings unless specific values are stated on the fastener or elsewhere. Fastener Torque 1/4" cable terminals 3.9 - 4.5Nm (35 - 39 inch-pounds) 3/8" cable terminals 18.7 - 21.9Nm (166 - 194 inch-pounds)
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Load Circuit Breakers Item Description Part Number 5A, 80V dc (derates to 4A) Heinemann AMA1R-B2-AI-20-D-DU-52-5-1 10A, 80V dc (derates to 8A) Heinemann AMA1R-B2-AI-20-D-DU-52-10-1 15A, 80V dc (derates to 12A) Heinemann AMA1R-B2-AI-20-D-DU-52-15-1 20A, 80V dc (derates to 16A)
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Bus Voltage Sense Input (IOBGP) Number of Bus Voltage Sense Inputs Range –60V to +60V Resolution 30mV Accuracy ±0.5% at 25°C [77°F], ±1% over rated temperature range Connector MTA156 (2-way) Battery Mid-point Monitoring (SC200 only)
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) SC100 Menu The following diagram shows the Status Screens and main navigation. Any active alarms are displayed in rotation. Operate control processes. Scroll to show any other rectifiers. SC100, I/O board and rectifier identity information.
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) LVD Power - XH8 Bus voltage sense input - XH9 Power and RXP comms input - YH11 Power/Comms OK LED (green) Current sense input - XH6 Digital inputs D1-D6 (6 user defined) - XH15A, XH15B...
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 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 Guide (APS3-400 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 Guide (APS3-400 Series) Test Test procedure Adjustment • Set the LVD manual control to AUTO. • Ensure the LVD connects. • Ensure the SC200 or SC100 shows no LVD alarms. • Ensure the I/O board LVD LED is on.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) System Alarms Equipment Required: dc load bank • dc power supply • Test Test procedure Adjustment • For all alarms check the following where applicable: General notes about • alarm testing SC200 or SC100 LED status.
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Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Test Test procedure Adjustment • For details see Equalize test in System Controls on page 88. Equalize • For details see Fast Charge test in System Controls on page Fast Charge • For details see Battery Test in System Controls on page 88.
Access Power Solutions Installation Guide (APS3-400 Series) Digital Outputs (Relays) Test Test procedure Adjustment • Refer to Digital Outputs in the system controller handbook. Digital Output 1 Follow the instructions to manually change the state of the Note 1 digital output.
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 103). 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: www.eaton.com/telecompower 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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