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48-650W Rectifier Shelf System Manual ® Cordex : Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photographs may NOTE not match your installation. : Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before NOTE proceeding.
Contents List of Figures............................... 4 List of Tables..............................5 1. Safety............................... 6 2. Introduction............................. 9 2.1. Scope..............................9 2.2. Product Overview........................... 9 3. Features..............................11 3.1. Rectifier............................11 3.2. Overview of the CXCi HP......................14 3.3. Overview of the CXCi+........................ 16 3.4. Controller Input and Output......................18 4.
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide 7.3. CAN Bus Communication......................33 7.4. Factory Ranges and Defaults...................... 33 8. System Startup............................. 34 8.1. Check System Connections......................34 8.2. Verify AC and Power the Shelf....................34 8.3. Check Battery Polarity and Connect....................34 8.4.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide List of Tables Table 1: In-Shelf Controller Full Menu....................... 15 Table 2: Recommended AC Supply Configuration..................25 Table 3: Wiring Connections for the CXCi Series of Controllers..............27 Table 4: Voltage Level Definitions for Digital Inputs...................30 Table 5: Output Voltage Modes........................32 Table 6: Output Current/Power Modes.......................32 Table 7: Factory Ranges and Defaults.......................33...
1. Safety SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation, servicing, and maintenance of the product. Keep it in a safe place. Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding the safe installation or operation of this product, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha representative.
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 1 - Safety • Remove all metallic jewelry, such as watches, rings, metal rimmed glasses, or necklaces. • Wear safety glasses with side shields at all times during the installation. •...
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 1 - Safety unit with batteries installed may cause a short circuit, fire, explosion, and/or damage to the battery pack, enclosure and installed equipment. • Servicing and connection of batteries must be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required safety precautions.
2. Introduction 2.1. Scope This manual explains the installation, interconnection, and operation of the following Alpha Technologies shelf systems: ® • Cordex 48-650W integrated 19" 2RU shelf system with up to 2600W output power and distribution. ® • Cordex 48-650W integrated 19" 2RU shelf system with up to 3250W bulk output power. ®...
3. Features 3.1. Rectifier ® The Cordex CXRC series of 48V 650W rectifier modules employ an advanced resonant power conversion technology featuring high power conversion efficiency. All internal semiconductor devices operate under “soft-switching” conditions and exhibit very low power loss. The reduced power loss leads to lower thermal stress on the semiconductors and thus improves reliability.
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features Alarm The bottom LED (red) is on continuously in the event of an active Module Fail alarm. The LED flashes (~2Hz) when a minor alarm is detected. The LED remains off in the absence of an alarm. LED Activity During “Locate Module”...
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features Wide AC Range A minor alarm is generated when the AC input voltage drops below specification. For voltages above specifications, power factor and total harmonic distortion may be derated. •...
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features High Voltage Shutdown (HVSD) This feature provides protection to the load from over voltage conditions originating from the rectifiers. It operates by shutting down the offending rectifier module when a high output voltage condition occurs. Indication is through the red Alarm (Module Fail) LED.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features The following figure below shows examples of the screens. Figure 5. In-Shelf Controller Dashboard Screens D C - - 4 8 5 4 . 0 9 V Output Voltage 1 0 3 .
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features Table 1. In-Shelf Controller Full Menu (continued) Menu Label Description Backup Backup the controller application and configuration to a file on a USB device Restore Restore the controller application and configuration from a file on a USB device Upgra...
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features Figure 8. Cordex CXCi+ model system controller front panel System Status LEDs LCD Screen Display Mode: pushbutton toggle switch Hard Reset (push once) Soft Reset (push once) Hold for three seconds to reset IP address Ethernet Port...
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features the front panel. A full defragmentation may take up to 20 minutes to perform, do not power down the controller during this time. Note: Refer also to the software manual – always select the Reset menu item before pressing the reset button.
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 3 - Features Network Connection and Remote Communication ® The Cordex system can be set up, monitored and tested via an Ethernet connection. The communication protocol supports a web interface. All alarming and control of the rectifiers is accomplished with a controller via a CAN bus.
4. Inspection The inventory included with your shipment is dependent upon the options you have ordered. The options are clearly marked on the shipping container labels and on the bill of materials (BOM). Check for Damage Prior to unpacking the product, note any damage to the shipping container. Unpack the product and inspect the exterior for damage.
5. Installation This chapter is provided for qualified personnel to install the product. Mount the unit horizontally in a clean and dry environment. Note: Drawings are located at the rear of the manual. Warning: This system is designed to be installed in a restricted access location that is inaccessible to the general public.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 5 - Installation 5.3. Module Insertion and Removal The rectifier is plug and play. When a rectifier module is added to the system, the controller will detect and update the inventory automatically. Replacing an installed rectifier requires a manual Inventory Update at the controller to clear the removed rectifier from its current list of rectifiers.
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 5 - Installation Remove controller mounting screws 3. Pull from the location noted in the following image to remove the controller. Pull here to remove the controller from the shelf CAUTION: When removing the controller in a live system that has an LVD, ensure that the LVD override jumper is set to correct position to avoid possible service disruption.
6. Wiring and Connections 6.1. Safety Precautions Warning: Hazardous AC voltages may be present. Ensure power at the AC service panel is off before attempting work on the AC connections. Use a voltmeter to verify the absence of voltage. Clearly mark the correct polarity of the battery leads before commencing work on DC connections.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 6 - Wiring and Connections It is recommended, for each feed, to use a dedicated protection feeder breaker located at the AC distribution panel. The feeder breaker can also act as the disconnect device for the connected modules. Table 2.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 6 - Wiring and Connections Check again that the ampacity rating of the cable meets the requirement for the installation application. Consult local electrical codes (NEC, CEC, etc.) for guidelines. If required, increase the size of the cable to meet the code.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 6 - Wiring and Connections 6.8. CAN Ports Four Module shelf: one CAN OUT port located at the rear of the shelf. Five Module shelf: one CAN IN and one CAN OUT port. Located at the back of the shelf. Daisy-chain from node to node (CAN OUT of one node to CAN IN of another) as necessary and ensure that only the last node is terminated.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 6 - Wiring and Connections Table 3. Wiring Connections for the CXCi Series of Controllers (continued) Terminal Description Default Name Signal Type Range 7, 8, 9* Alarm Output 3 K3, Relay 3 NO/COM/NC 60VDC / 1A 10, 11, 12*...
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 6 - Wiring and Connections Current input #1 is wired internally to the system current shunt for shelves with integrated distribution, and wired to an external shunt for bulk distribution shelves. Temperature Sensor Temperature Probe input channels provide connections for up to two temperature sensors.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 6 - Wiring and Connections Table 4. Voltage Level Definitions for Digital Inputs Voltage Level (Vdc), Voltage Level (Vdc), Considered As “0” (Off) Considered As “1” (On) 0 - 60 (System Voltage Setting) 0 to 3V 9 to 60V Alarm Relay Outputs...
7. Operation 7.1. Main Rectifier States Rectifier operation has five main states; each state is distinct and necessary for the operation of the rectifier. • Off • Start Delay • Soft Start • Normal Operation • Turning Off The rectifier is in the Off state immediately after power is applied to the rectifier or after a rectifier shutdown (remote or local shutdown, AC shutdown, OVP or thermal shutdown).
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 7 - Operation Turning Off The Turning Off state is entered because a short delay is required before the rectifier actually turns off to take care of any initialization requirements. When this short delay has elapsed, a transition to the Off state is made.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 7 - Operation 7.3. CAN Bus Communication The CAN bus is used for commands and data transfer between the rectifier and controller to configure the rectifier with system settings and to monitor rectifier status. 7.4.
8. System Startup 8.1. Check System Connections • Ensure AC is off, battery is disconnected, and all power modules are removed from the shelf. • Verify the polarity of all connections. 8.2. Verify AC and Power the Shelf • Install one power module. •...
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 8 - System Startup IP Address Reset To reset the IP address, press and hold the front panel soft reset button for three seconds. The CXCi+ unit beeps three times, IP address resets to 10.10.10.201 and DHCP is disabled. The settings are saved and the unit then resets.
9. Maintenance Although very little maintenance is required with Alpha systems, routine checks and adjustments are recommended to ensure optimum system performance. Qualified service personnel should do repairs. The following table lists a few maintenance procedures for this system. These procedures should be performed at least once a year.
Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 9 - Maintenance 1. Login to the web user interface. 2. From the main dashboard go to Controller > Advanced Functions > Configuration File. 3. Click on the Export Controller Clone button to save the configuration file. Save the configuration file in a location easily accessed as it will be uploaded into the new controller.
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 9 - Maintenance 5. Place the new CXCi+ controller on the shelf bottom and slide into the rear connector at the back of the slot. 6. Log on to the controller and go to Logs and Files > Manage Configuration File > Upload Site Configuration and select the saved *.cfg file.
10. Warranty and Service Information Technical Support In Canada and the USA, call toll free 1-888-462-7487. Customers outside Canada and the USA, call +1-604-436-5547. Warranty Statement For full information details review Alpha's online Warranty Statement at www.alpha.ca. Product Warranty Alpha warrants that for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment its products shall be free from defects under normal authorized use consistent with the product specifications and Alpha’s instructions, the terms of the manual will take precedence.
11. Certification CSA (Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA Group) was established in 1919 as an independent testing laboratory in Canada. CSA received its recognition as an NRTL (Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory) in 1992 from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in the United States of America (Docket No.
12. Glossary Alternating Current ACCT Alternating Current Current Transducer ADIO Analog-digital input-output Alarm An alarm has user configurable fields like a name, priority and it can is able to sent SNMP or email notifications when it becomes active or cleared ALCO Alarm cutoff Alert...
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 12 - Glossary Media Access Control; e.g. MAC address Management Information Base; a database of entities most often associated with SNMP Metal Oxide Varistor Multiplexer NEBS Network Equipment-Building System; a set of safety, spatial and environmental guidelines for telecom OLED Organic LED, in-shelf controller display...
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 13 - Specifications Table 11. Specifications: Cordex 48-650W, Switched Mode Rectifier (continued) Specifications: Cordex 48-650W, Switched Mode Rectifier Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly described in this manual could void the FCC compliance.
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 13 - Specifications Table 11. Specifications: Cordex 48-650W, Switched Mode Rectifier (continued) Specifications: Cordex 48-650W, Switched Mode Rectifier Mechanical MTBF: >400,000 hours Dimensions: 88.4mm H x 71.6mm W x 242mm D (excluding connector) [3.48" H x 2.82" W x 9.53"...
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 13 - Specifications Table 13. Specifications: CXCi+ Controller (continued) Specifications: Basic Unit, CXCi+ • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •...
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Cordex® 48-650W 19” Integrated Shelf Installation and Operations Guide | 13 - Specifications Table 13. Specifications: CXCi+ Controller (continued) Specifications: Basic Unit, CXCi+ CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY #26 AWG (0.14mm ) OR LARGER WIRE. The above information is valid at the time of publication. Consult factory for up-to-date ordering information. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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