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-48 VDC Outdoor Rectifier
Installation and User Manual
Specification Number: 1R482000C2-6
Model Number: R48-2000C2

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  • Page 1 NetSure™ IPE Series -48 VDC Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Specification Number: 1R482000C2-6 Model Number: R48-2000C2...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice and may not be suitable for all applications. While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document, Vertiv assumes no responsibility and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this information or for any errors or omissions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Admonishments Used in this Document ..........................vi Important Safety Instructions ............................... vii Static Warning ....................................x 1 Introduction ....................................1 1.1 General ........................................................1 1.2 What is in the Box ..................................................1 1.3 Accessories......................................................
  • Page 4 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 3.6 Mounting the Rectifier with a Companion Lithium-Ion Battery to a Pole Using Rectifier Add-On Kit P/N 10025108 ......................................................35 3.6.1 General ..................................................35 3.6.2 Pole Mounting Procedure ..........................................35 4 Making Electrical Connections ............................
  • Page 5 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 7.2.1 General ..................................................64 7.2.2 Rectifier Control and Monitoring ......................................64 7.2.3 Battery Monitoring ............................................64 7.2.4 Alarms Generation ............................................. 64 7.2.5 User Access via a Smartphone or Tablet using a Bluetooth APP and/or a Computer Web Browser (Web Interface) Over an Ethernet Connection ..............................

  • Page 6: Admonishments Used In This Document

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Admonishments Used in this Document will likely DANGER! Warns of a hazard the reader be exposed to that will result in death or serious injury if not avoided. (ANSI, OSHA)

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Important Safety Instructions Safety Admonishments Definitions Definitions of the safety admonishments used in this document are listed under “Admonishments Used in this Document” on page vi. General Safety DANGER! YOU MUST FOLLOW APPROVED SAFETY PROCEDURES.
  • Page 8 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Battery Refer to the battery manufacturer documentation for specific battery safety instructions. The following are general guidelines. WARNING! Correct polarity must be observed when connecting battery leads. WARNING! Special safety precautions are required for procedures involving handling, installing, and servicing batteries.
  • Page 9 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual • Refer to the battery manufacturer battery manual for storage requirements. Refer also to “Battery Storage Environment” on page 15. • Do not DROP the battery during installation. • Battery maximum elevation – 3000 Meters.

  • Page 10: Static Warning

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Static Warning This equipment contains static sensitive components. The warnings listed below must be observed to prevent damage to these components. Disregarding any of these warnings may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 General The Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier supplies nominal -48 VDC power to critical infrastructure in harsh environments. The hardened rectifier is mounted inside an environmentally protective enclosure that can be wall or pole mounted. These instructions apply to the following rectifier versions: •...

  • Page 12: Pre-Assembled Cables

    Refer to Table 1.4. NOTE! Vertiv recommended "UL" type Li-ion battery has been investigated and is the only battery currently validated and approved for use with the Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier, Spec. No. R48-2000C2-6. Vertiv cannot warranty any other battery for compatibility to the Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier, Spec. No. R48-2000C2-6.

  • Page 13: Rectifier Specifications

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual • Constant Current Mode: If load increases to the current limit setting, output voltage decreases linearly to maintain output current at the current limit setting. • Fold Back: The fold back function is necessary to protect the rectifier against excessive load. The rectifier will deliver maximum current of 41.7 A down to 42 VDC output.
  • Page 14 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 1.1 Output Voltage vs. Output Current Output Voltage vs. Output Current at Maximum Power Output Current (A) Figure 1.2 Power Derating Based on Input Voltage Output Power vs. Input Voltage and Vo >48V at Temp ≤55 °C 120.0%...

  • Page 15: Ac Input Ratings

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 1.3 Power Derating Based on Temperature Output Power vs. Temperature at 290 VAC ≥ Vin ≥ 176VAC Temperature (℃) Regulation: Static: Steady state regulation is ±0.6% as controlled within the rectifier for any and all combinations of load from 5% to 100% load, input voltage, and input frequency at a constant ambient temperature.
  • Page 16 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Typical Input Data: 60 Hz input. Refer to Table 1.7. Maximum Input Current: Refer to Table 1.8. Efficiency Curve: Refer to Figure 1.5. Table 1.5 Typical Input Data with 50 Hz Input...
  • Page 17 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Table 1.7 Typical Input Data with 60 Hz Input Nominal Percent Input Current Input Input Power Efficiency Heat Dissipation Input Voltage of Full Load (Amperes) Watts Factor BTU/Hr 0.448 53.80 16.90...

  • Page 18: Environmental Ratings (Rectifier Only)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 1.5 Efficiency Curve (@ 220 VAC, 60 Hz) Efficiency Curve 100.0 95.0 90.0 85.0 80.0 75.0 Percent of Full Load 1.5.3 Environmental Ratings (Rectifier Only) Operating Ambient Temperature Range: Without Solar Load: -40 °C (-40 °F) to +55 °C (+131 °F) with full power performance.
  • Page 19 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual The rectifier will be designed to fulfill ANSI IEEE, C62.41-1999, B3. The test wave is 1.2/50us and 8/20us mixed 6kV/3kA. DC Power Terminals: Test Level Source Performance Impedance Criteria Line to Line Line to Ground ±...

  • Page 20: Compliance Information (Rectifier Only)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual EMI/RFI Suppression: The rectifier conforms to the requirements of FCC rules Part 15, Class B for radiated and input conducted emissions limits. The rectifier conforms to the requirements of European Norm, EN55022, Class B for radiated and input conducted emissions limits.

  • Page 21: Mechanical Specifications

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Output Current Limiting: The rectifier has a current limit function. The current limit point is factory set at 41.7 A. The current limit accuracy is ±1.5 A when the output voltage is in the range of 42 VDC to 58 VDC.
  • Page 22 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 1.6 Rectifier Overall Dimensions and Weight Rear View Notes: 1. Dimensions are in inches. 2. Finish: RAL9003 Signal White. 3. Net Weight: 21 lbs, (without mounting hardware) 11.8 Top View 15.7...

  • Page 23: Battery

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 1.6 Battery NOTE! Refer to the battery manufacturer documentation (installation and operation manual) for specific battery instructions and latest battery information. 1.6.1 Narada FEN4850 (50 Ah) Battery NOTE! There are four (4) DC power ports and two (2) communications RS-485 ports. Only first port of each type is used for connecting to Vertiv™...
  • Page 24 (*BCL dependent) * Vertiv default value is based upon setting BCL to 0.2C or 10 amps. This yields a customer load remaining of 1500 W. If customer changes BCL to a minimum value of 0.04C or 2 amps, the customer may harvest 1900 W of customer load capacity. The customer equipment power therefore is based upon the BCL value in Settings that reserves power for battery charging, and the remainder will be available for customer equipment.

  • Page 25: Battery Storage Environment

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 1.6.2 Battery Storage Environment Refer to the battery manufacturer battery manual for storage requirements. When the battery pack needs to be stored for a long time, please charge the battery pack to 50% to 80% state. Recharge the battery as required to maintain this level of charge.

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Jumper Setup

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 2 Bluetooth Jumper Setup 2.1 Setting Bluetooth Jumper Position (if required) DANGER! Hazardous voltages are exposed when the cover is opened, and power is applied to the unit. The rectifier can be connected to remotely via an App. This connection is done through a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) signal.

  • Page 27: Installation

    Impact Electric Drill As Required ESD Wrist Strap Optional Bluetooth (if activated/required) Requires Smartphone (iPhone or Android) and download of Vertiv™ APP for communication. 2-Hole Ground Lug, Rectifier: 5/16" clearance holes on 1" centers. Ground Lugs (6 AWG recommended) 2-Hole Ground Lug, Battery: 1/4"...

  • Page 28: Mounting Kits

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 3.3 Mounting Kits 3.3.1 Kit Requirements per Application See Table 3.2. Table 3.2 Kit Requirements per Application Application Wall Mount Flat Pole Mount Flat Pole Mount Flag Rectifier Only P/N 10024600...
  • Page 29 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.1 Rectifier Only Mounting Kit P/N 10024600 Rectifier Mounting Bracket P/N 10024601 Hex Head Screw (M6x16) Rectifier Handle Bracket (with lock washer and flat washer) P/N 10024602 P/N 26020852, Qty. 6 Flat Head Screw (M6x10) P/N 26020851, Qty.

  • Page 30: Companion Lithium-Ion Battery Only Mounting Kit P/N 10025107 (Includes Companion Lithium-Ion Battery Only Mounting Kit P/N 10024607 Plus Packaging)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 3.3.3 Companion Lithium-Ion Battery Only Mounting Kit P/N 10025107 (includes Companion Lithium-Ion Battery Only Mounting Kit P/N 10024607 Plus Packaging) General This kit allows a lithium-ion battery to be mounted to a pole or wall in a “flat” orientation.

  • Page 31: Rectifier Add-On Kit P/N 10025108

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 3.3.4 Rectifier Add-On Kit P/N 10025108 General This kit allows a rectifier and Narada lithium-ion battery to be mounted to a pole in a “side-by-side flag” orientation. Requires both the rectifier only mounting kit P/N 10024600 furnished with each rectifier and the battery only mounting kit P/N 10025107.

  • Page 32: Mounting The Rectifier To A Pole Or Wall Using Rectifier Only Mounting Kit P/N 10024600

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 3.4 Mounting the Rectifier to a Pole or Wall Using Rectifier Only Mounting Kit P/N 10024600 3.4.1 General A rectifier only mounting kit P/N 10024600 is furnished with each rectifier. This kit allows the rectifier to be mounted to a pole in either a “flag”...
  • Page 33 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.4 Installing the Top Mounting Bracket to a Wall 3.15 Inches Wall Mounting 17.68 Rectifier Mounting Inches Wall Bracket Figure 3.5 Installing the Top Mount Bracket to a Pole...
  • Page 34 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.6 Installing the Top and Bottom Mounting Brackets and Strain Relief Plate to the Rectifier (cont’d on next page) Flag Mounting Rectifier Handle Bracket M6x10 Flat Head Screw Torque to 66 in-lbs.
  • Page 35 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.6 Installing the Top and Bottom Mounting Brackets and Strain Relief Plate to the Rectifier (cont’d from previous page) Flat Mounting Rectifier Handle Bracket M6x10 Flat Head Screw Torque to 66 in-lbs.
  • Page 36 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.7 Securing the Rectifier to the Pole at the Top (Pole Mounting Shown, Wall Mounting Similar) Mounting to a pole shown. Wall mounting similar. Flag Mounting Flat Mounting Previously...
  • Page 37 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.8 Securing the Rectifier to the Pole at the Bottom (Pole Mounting Shown, Wall Mounting Similar) Flag Mounting Flat Mounting Mounting to a pole shown. Wall mounting similar. Previously...

  • Page 38: Wall Mounting Procedure (Without Using Rectifier Handle Bracket)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 3.4.3 Wall Mounting Procedure (Without Using Rectifier Handle Bracket) NOTE! Torque all hardware to the values shown in the illustrations. Unpack the rectifier and mounting accessories. Drill appropriately sized holes into the wall for installation of customer provided M10 wall anchors. See Figure 3.9 for dimensions.
  • Page 39 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Install the rectifier mounting brackets to the rear panel of the rectifier using supplied hardware as shown in Figure 3.10. Install the strain relief plate to the rectifier using supplied hardware as shown in Figure 3.10. Note that the rectifier is to be mounted “flat”.
  • Page 40 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Secure the rectifier to the wall using the previously installed wall anchors. Refer to Figure 3.11. Torque per anchor manufacturer specifications. Figure 3.11 Securing the Rectifier to the Wall Flat Mounting Wall Proprietary and Confidential ©...

  • Page 41: Mounting A Companion Lithium-Ion Battery To A Pole Or Wall Using Battery Only Mounting Kit P/N 10025107

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 3.5 Mounting a Companion Lithium-Ion Battery to a Pole or Wall Using Battery Only Mounting Kit P/N 10025107 3.5.1 General This kit allows a lithium-ion battery to be mounted to a pole or wall in a “flat” orientation. See “Companion Lithium-Ion Battery Only Mounting Kit P/N 10025107”...
  • Page 42 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.12 Installing the Pole/Wall Battery Mounting Bracket to a Wall 5.35 Inches Wall 11.81 Inches Pole/Wall Battery Mounting Bracket Figure 3.13 Installing the Pole/Wall Battery Mounting Bracket to a Pole...
  • Page 43 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.14 Installing the Battery Handle Bracket to the Battery Flat Mounting M8x16 Allen Head Screw (with lock washer and flat washer) Torque to 102 in-lbs. Battery Handle Bracket Figure 3.15 Securing the Battery Handle Bracket to the Pole/Wall Battery Mounting Bracket (cont’d on next page) Lift battery with handle bracket up and slide down into pole/wall battery mounting bracket.
  • Page 44 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.15 Securing the Battery Handle Bracket to the Pole/Wall Battery Mounting Bracket (cont’d from previous page) Pole/Wall Battery Mounting Bracket Battery Handle Bracket Assembled Views Proprietary and Confidential © 2022 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 45: Mounting The Rectifier With A Companion Lithium-Ion Battery To A Pole Using Rectifier Add-On Kit P/N

    P/N 10024600 furnished with each rectifier and the battery only mounting kit P/N 10025107. See “Rectifier Add-On Kit P/N 10025108” on page 21. NOTE! For this adjacent (short distance) installation, Vertiv recommends use of the shorter cable set of battery power cable (P/N 10023549) and RS-485 DB-9 communication cable (P/N 10023684). 3.6.2 Pole Mounting Procedure WARNING! Do not attempt to assemble the battery with the rectifier, then lift both at the same time.
  • Page 46 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.16 Installing the Rectifier Mounting Bracket to the Rectifier Add-On Panel M6x16 Hex Head Screw (with lock washer and flat washer) Torque to 66 in-lbs. Rectifier Mounting Bracket Rectifier Add-On Panel Assembled View Proprietary and Confidential ©...
  • Page 47 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.17 Installing the Top Rectifier Handle Bracket, Bottom Rectifier Mounting Bracket, and Strain Relief Plate to the Rectifier Flag Mounting Rectifier Handle Bracket M6x10 Flat Head Screw Torque to 66 in-lbs.
  • Page 48 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.18 Installing the Battery Handle Bracket to the Battery Flag Mounting M8x16 Allen Head Screw (with lock washer and flat washer) Torque to 102 in-lbs. Battery Handle Bracket Figure 3.19 Fastening the Battery Mounting Bracket to the Pole...
  • Page 49 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.20 Installing the Rectifier Add-On Panel with the Top Rectifier Mounting Bracket to the Battery Mounting Bracket Rear Front M8x16 Allen Head Screw (with lock washer and flat washer) Torque to 102 in-lbs.
  • Page 50 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.21 Securing the Rectifier to the Rectifier Add-On Panel M6x16 Hex Head Screw (with lock washer and flat washer) Torque to 66 in-lbs. M6x16 Hex Head Screw (with lock washer and flat washer) Torque to 66 in-lbs.
  • Page 51 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.22 Securing the Battery Handle Bracket to the Battery Mounting Bracket (cont’d on next page) Lift battery with handle bracket up and slide down into pole/wall battery mounting bracket. Two tabs top and two tabs bottom slide down into slots in the pole/wall battery mounting bracket.
  • Page 52 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.22 Securing the Battery Handle Bracket to the Battery Mounting Bracket (cont’d from previous page) Pole/Wall Battery Mounting Bracket Battery Handle Bracket Assembled Views Assembled View Proprietary and Confidential © 2022 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 53 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 3.23 Securing the Battery Link Plate to the Battery and Rectifier M6x16 Allen Head Screw (with lock washer and flat washer) Torque to 66 in-lbs. Narada Battery Link Plate...

  • Page 54: Making Electrical Connections

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4 Making Electrical Connections 4.1 Important Safety Instructions DANGER! Adhere to the “Important Safety Instructions” starting on page vii. ALERT! Wear an ESD wrist strap (see “Static Warning” on page x).
  • Page 55 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 4.1 Electrical Connection Location Diagram NOTE! The rectifier battery port may be used as a Load 4 port. Refer to “Operation in a Batteryless Installation” on page 57. Power...

  • Page 56: Rectifier Ground Connection

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.4 Rectifier Ground Connection 4.4.1 General For grounding requirements, refer to the current edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) National Electrical Code (NEC), applicable local codes, and your specific site requirements.

  • Page 57: Rectifier Frame Grounding

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.4.3 Rectifier Frame Grounding Two (2) M8x16 screws are located on the rectifier left side panel for installation of a customer furnished frame ground lug. Screws are spaced on 1-inch centers.

  • Page 58: Nominal 120 Vac / 220 Vac / 240 Vac Input Power And Ac Input Equipment Grounding Connections

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.6 Nominal 120 VAC / 220 VAC / 240 VAC Input Power and AC Input Equipment Grounding Connections ALERT! AC input power must be turned off before connecting or disconnecting the AC input plug-in connector.

  • Page 59: 48 Vdc Output Load Connections

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.7 -48 VDC Output Load Connections 4.7.1 General WARNING! Check for correct polarity before making connections. ALERT! AC power and battery power must be turned off before connecting or disconnecting any DC load plug-in connector.

  • Page 60: 48 Vdc Output Load2 And Load3 Connections (1Kw)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.7.3 -48 VDC Output Load2 and Load3 Connections (1kW) The rectifier is equipped with plug-in DC output Load2 and Load3 “bulkhead” type connectors located on the bottom of the enclosure. See Figure 4.1 for location. Separately ordered DC output cable assemblies with mating plugs are required (refer to Figure 4.6).

  • Page 61: External Alarm And Communications Connections (Db15)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.8 External Alarm and Communications Connections (DB15) 4.8.1 General The rectifier is equipped with a plug-in external alarm and communication connector located on the bottom of the enclosure. See Figure 4.1 for location. A separately ordered external alarm and communications cable assembly with a mating plug is required (refer to Figure 4.7).

  • Page 62: Rectifier Digital Output (Do) Dry Relay Contacts

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Table 4.1 DB15 Pin Definition Signal Name Description Digital Output1+ Digital Output 1- Digital Output 2+ Alarm Output Digital Output 2- Digital Output 3+ RS485_1A For Future (No Connection) RS485_1B...
  • Page 63 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Changing the Alarm Relay Configuration for the Digital Output (DO) Relay Functions The alarm relay contact configurations can be changed. Refer to the following procedure. Procedure DANGER! Turn off AC input to unit before performing the following procedure.

  • Page 64: 48 Vdc Battery Connections

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.9 -48 VDC Battery Connections WARNING! Check for correct polarity before making connections. ALERT! Battery power must be turned off before connecting or disconnecting the battery plug-in connector. NOTE! The rectifier battery port may be used as a Load 4 port. Refer to “Operation in a Batteryless Installation” on page 57.

  • Page 65: Battery Alarm Interface Connections (Db9)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.10 Battery Alarm Interface Connections (DB9) The rectifier is equipped with a plug-in battery alarm interface connector located on the bottom of the enclosure. See Figure 4.1 for location. A separately ordered battery alarm and communications cable assembly with a mating plug is required (refer to Figure 4.10).

  • Page 66: Rectifier And Narada Battery Wiring Diagram

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.11 Rectifier and Narada Battery Wiring Diagram See Figure 4.11. Figure 4.11 Rectifier and Narada Battery Wiring Diagram Rectifier Battery 10023684 (31.5 inch), to Rectifier 10023685 (49.25 inch) Alarm Receptacle...

  • Page 67: Operation In A Batteryless Installation

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.12 Operation in a Batteryless Installation The rectifier may be used in a batteryless installation. Refer to this section for batteryless installation notes and to set up the rectifier for batteryless operation.

  • Page 68: Lashing Of Cords And Cables

    Cords and cables shall be lashed and supported at intervals not exceeding 6-feet. Vertiv recommends a minimum cable bend radius of 6X of the cable diameter. Example: 0.8-inches cable outer diameter, shall be installed using a 6 x 0.8-inches or 4.8-inches inside bend radius, minimum.

  • Page 69: Final Step

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 4.14 Final Step If any of the connectors located on the bottom of the unit are left unused, attach the provided connector dust cover onto the unused connector. 5 Initially Starting, Configuring, and Checking Rectifier Operation 5.1 Initially Starting the Rectifier...

  • Page 70: Setting Up Via Bluetooth

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 5.2.1 Setting Up via Bluetooth Refer to “Accessing the Rectifier Controller via Bluetooth” on page 65 for rectifier Bluetooth access. 5.2.2 Setting Up via Ethernet Refer to “Accessing the Rectifier Controller via Ethernet (Web Interface)” on page 78 for rectifier Bluetooth access.

  • Page 71: Operation

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 6 Operation 6.1 Local Indicators There are three (3) indicators located inside the rectifier enclosure (visible from the outside through a window located on the left side of the rectifier). See Figure 6.1 for location and Table 6.1 for indicator functions.

  • Page 72: Opening / Closing The Front Access Panel

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 6.4 Opening / Closing the Front Access Panel DANGER! Hazardous voltages are exposed when the cover is opened, and power is applied to the unit. Refer to the following procedure to open and close the rectifier enclosure front access panel.
  • Page 73 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 6.3 Closing the Rectifier Enclosure Front Access Cover 1. Rotate the access cover around the screw shown circled in the illustration. Access Cover 2. Tighten the six (6) captive...

  • Page 74: Controller And Controller Interface

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 7 Controller and Controller Interface 7.1 General Integrated inside the rectifier enclosure is a controller. 7.2 Controller Overview 7.2.1 General The controller performs the following functions: • Rectifier Control and Monitoring •...

  • Page 75: User Access Via A Smartphone Or Tablet Using A Bluetooth App And/Or A Computer Web Browser (Web Interface) Over An Ethernet Connection

    Acquire the ‘NetSure’ App and install the App on the mobile device. iOS APP: Acquire the ‘NetSure’ app from Apple App Store. Android APP: Acquire the ‘NetSure’ app from Vertiv product web site. Power up the rectifier before trying to connect to it with the mobile device.

  • Page 76: Using The Bluetooth Application

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Ensure mobile device, such as Cellphone, has Bluetooth Communications ON and ready to pair to other devices. The app supports one-to-one Bluetooth connection only. Bluetooth Pairing – password is required in app for controls.
  • Page 77 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Bluetooth Connection Procedure Open the Vertiv app on the mobile device. A list of supported controllers found in the Bluetooth connection appears. Select a controller from the list to connect to (see Figure 7.2). Figure 7.2 Bluetooth Connection A connected successful screen appears (see Figure 7.3).
  • Page 78 Enter a valid Username and Password, then select “Login”. NOTE! When you first login to the Vertiv app, you must read and agree to the Privacy Policy (Figure 7.5) and Terms & Conditions (Figure 7.6). Figure 7.5 Privacy Policy Page...
  • Page 79 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 7.6 Terms & Conditions Page After logging into the App, the Homepage screen appears (see Figure 7.7). Proprietary and Confidential © 2022 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 80 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Homepage Screen The Homepage screen includes a system status information area and a menu navigation area (see Figure 7.7). • From the system status information area, you can obtain information on the rectifier and battery by touching the “Rectifier”...
  • Page 81 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 7.8 Alarm Screen Setting Icon and Setting Screen In the menu navigation area, click on the Setting Icon to go to the Setting screen (see Figure 7.9). The settings are divided into Value Setting, Set Admin Password, Reset Setting, and Time Setting. The Value Setting supports save and restore function.
  • Page 82 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Procedure To change a setting, go to the “Set Value” column, enter or select a value, and then click “Set” to save the value. If the value is none, ‘—' displays.
  • Page 83 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual • Subnet Mask: Sets the controller's IPv4 network netmask. Enter the address in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where 0 ≤ nnn ≤ 255. • Factory Voltage: Enter the factory default voltage.
  • Page 84 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Restore Data Function The Restore Data function restores the controller’s settings previously saved to your device into the controller (see Figure 7.11). Procedure To restore the controller’s settings from your device to the controller, click “Restore” in Value Setting. The Restore to Device screen appears.
  • Page 85 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 7.12 Swap Controller Screen About Icon and About Screen In the menu navigation area, click on the About Icon to go to the About screen (see Figure 7.13). The About screen displays the Product Model, Controller Revision, Software Revision, Serial Number, and App Version.
  • Page 86 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 7.14 Rectifier Screen Rectifier Information Screen From the Rectifier screen, click on “Rectifier Information” to go to the Rectifier Information screen (see Figure 7.15). Figure 7.15 Rectifier Information Screen Battery Icon In the Homepage screen (see Figure 7.7 on page 70), click on the Battery Icon (...
  • Page 87 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 7.16 Battery Screen Battery Information Screen From the Battery screen, click on “Battery Information” to go to the Battery Information screen (see Figure 7.17). Figure 7.17 Battery Information Screen...

  • Page 88: Accessing The Rectifier Controller Via Ethernet (Web Interface)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 7.4 Accessing the Rectifier Controller via Ethernet (Web Interface) NOTE! The controller supports a 10/100M Ethernet connection. 7.4.1 Overview Via the Web Interface, a User can: • View real-time operating information (rectifier and battery).

  • Page 89: Connecting The Controller To Your Local Area Network (Lan)

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Change your local computer’s network settings using the information in the above step, except that the last part of the IP address needs to be replaced with any different number.

  • Page 90: Web Interface

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual NOTE! It is a best practice to change the password using a combination of upper-case letters, lower-case letters, and numbers. Figure 7.18 Login Page After entering a valid Username and Password and clicking LOGIN, the Web Interface "HOMEPAGE" window opens (Figure 7.19).
  • Page 91 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 7.19 Homepage Homepage - General Readings Screen System operating status and device information is displayed in this screen (Figure 7.20). Figure 7.20 General Readings Screen Proprietary and Confidential © 2022 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 92 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Homepage - Battery Readings Screen Battery status is displayed in this screen (Figure 7.21). Figure 7.21 Battery Readings Screen Homepage - Rectifier Readings Screen Rectifier status is displayed in this screen (Figure 7.22).
  • Page 93 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Alarms Page - Active Alarms Screen Any alarms active in the system are shown in this screen (up to 80) (Figure 7.23). NOTE! For all logs, once maximum number of log entries is reached, new entries overwrite the oldest entries.
  • Page 94 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Settings Page - System Settings Screen The system settings screen allows you to change (if you have the proper login credentials) the settings of the various system programmable parameters (Figure 7.25).
  • Page 95 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual System Settings Programmable Parameter Default Values and Value Ranges Refer to Table 7.2 for the default values and value ranges of the system settings programmable parameters. Table 7.2 System Settings Programmable Parameter Default Values and Value Ranges...
  • Page 96 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual • Modify Password: Enter a password for this User in the "Password" field. Thirteen (13) characters maximum; the valid characters are 0-9, a-z, A-Z, and _. Passwords must be at least six (6) characters long. Re-enter the password for this User in the "Confirm Password"...
  • Page 97 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Connectivity Settings Ethernet Port Programmable Parameter Descriptions You can configure the controller's network parameters. • TCP/IP Address: Sets the controller's IPv4 address. Enter the address in the format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where 0 ≤...
  • Page 98 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Support Page The software support page gives Vertiv support contact information (Figure 7.28). The page also displays system information that a support person may ask you to supply. Figure 7.28 Support Page...

  • Page 99: Accessing The Controller Via A Network Management System (Nms)

    Installation Contact your Vertiv representative for the location on the Web to download the MIB file. Use the MIB loading function of the NMS to load the MIB database. Refer to the User Manual provided with the NMS for the detailed loading method.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 8 Troubleshooting and Repair 8.1 Contact Information Refer to Section 4154 (provided with your customer documentation) for support contact information. 8.2 General This system is designed for ease in troubleshooting and repair. The controller contains an active alarm list and an alarm log. Also, the rectifier contains various indicators as described below and in “Local Indicators”...

  • Page 101: Alarm Conditions Identified By The Battery

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Table 8.1 Alarm Name Alarm Level Alarm Description Action to Correct DC output voltage is higher than the High+ alarm Check why DC output voltage is high. Check the alarm DC Volt High+ setting.

  • Page 102: Replacement Information

    Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual 8.5 Replacement Information 8.5.1 General When a trouble symptom is localized to a faulty rectifier (other than a fuse), the rectifier should be replaced in its entirety. No attempt should be made to troubleshoot or repair individual components inside the rectifier enclosure (except fuse replacement).
  • Page 103 Vertiv™ NetSure™ IPE Series Outdoor Rectifier Installation and User Manual Figure 8.2 Replacing Fuses 2 kW Output Battery Fuse 1 kW Output 1 kW Output Load Fuse Load Fuse Load Fuse Proprietary and Confidential © 2022 Vertiv Group Corp.
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