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Installation / Operation Manual
C3RS-48-124 (-48VDC, +24VDC, & +12VDC)
Centurion III Power System
RoHS
Copyright © NewMar 2021 All rights reserved.
Manual Version 1.0
Release Date: 24 May 2022
Disclaimer: NewMar reserves the right to make changes to the information within this document without notice
Product Compliance
Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com
DC Power System
Model:
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POWERING THE NETWORK
www.poweringthenetwork.com | 800.854.3906
Costa Mesa, CA
M-C3RS Rev B as of 082123

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  • Page 1 Copyright © NewMar 2021 All rights reserved. Manual Version 1.0 Release Date: 24 May 2022 Disclaimer: NewMar reserves the right to make changes to the information within this document without notice Product Compliance M-C3RS Rev B as of 082123 Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Appendix 2 RECTIFIER INPUT FUSE CURVES Appendix 3 INSTALLATION OF AC Junction Box Appendix 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Appendix 5 Field Replacement of Load Circuit Breakers Appendix 6 System Wiring Diagrams Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 3: Admonishments

    All installation and maintenance must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. For your protection, the product manual should be read and thoroughly understood before unpacking, installing, and using the equipment. Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 4: Receiving Instructions

    NOTE: Save all the shipping materials for the inspector to see. After the inspection has been made, if damage has been found, contact Newmar. We will determine if the equipment should be returned to our plant for repair or if some other method would be more expeditious.
  • Page 5: Identification Labels

    2.4. Identification Labels Model number and serial number are clearly marked on all equipment. Please refer to these numbers in all correspondence with Newmar. Ideally provide a photograph of the product label for reference. COPE This manual covers essential information for the installation and commissioning of the Newmar Power System Centurion III.
  • Page 6: Physical Dimensions And Weights

    Non-Urgent alarm ◦ Green LED DC power is connected to the unit; Energy Manager is functioning ◦ : The LED mapping can be user modified. Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 7: Em4X Features

    EM4x Features The EM4x microcontroller-based DC system energy manager provides the control and monitoring functions for all Newmar Energy’s power systems. With an appropriate communications connection third party lithium battery can also be managed. The EM4x monitors all power system conditions including DC voltage, rectifier current, battery current, battery temperature, distribution failure and battery pack status.
  • Page 8: Rectifier Modules

    WARNING - All upstream AC, Load and Battery breakers must be switched OFF prior to installation. The system must be completely de-powered. All circuit breakers in a Newmar power system must be in their OFF position prior to installation. WARNING - Use extreme care when fitting batteries & their connections. Remove all conductive materials from yourself such as watches, jewelry, and rings prior Newmar •...
  • Page 9: Unpacking & Installing In Frame

    Note: Refer Appendix 3 for AC Input Transient Protection Earth Stud Figure 2 AC-DC Connection Figure 1 Terminal Block Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 10: Upstream Over-Current Protection

    2x +12V/-12V or 1x +12/-12V & 1x +24V/-24V or 2x +24V/-24V Battery Connections Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 11: Terminal Block Labeling

    If the lead is not long enough, ordinary 2-core copper (approx. 18 AWG/0.75mm ) wire can Temperature Sensor Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 12: Energy Manager Connectivity And The Web Ui

    – an electrostatic discharge protection device must be worn. Figure 16: Energy Manager Ethernet Port Ethernet Port Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 13: Usb Connection

    USB supply does not power the IO Board. In this scenario there is a set of alarms that display depending on the system configuration relating to the nonoperation of the IO board. For example: Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 14: Energy Manager & Io Pcb Alarm Output Configuration

    ( For reference only. Actual system alarm mapping may vary) EM4x Yellow LED non-Urgent Alarm Mapping ( For reference only. Actual system alarm mapping may vary) Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 15: Em4X Main Pcb Alarm Mappings

    Relay 2 Non-Critical Alarms Orange LED Relay 3 Critical alarms Red LED Relay 4 Spare Relay 5 Spare Relay 6 Spare Buzzer Red LED Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 16: Em4X Main Pcb Digital Input Alarm Mappings

    The LVD contactor will not re-engage until rectifier input supply is restored (i.e., until the DC bus voltage is re-established). LVD adjustments/settings are all made in the supervisory module. Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    AINTENANCE As Newmar power systems are state of the art electronic systems, little routine maintenance is required. 8.1. System • During normal operation the cable entries to the MCBs may loosen over time due to movement in the cable strands. To avoid damage to the MCB’s and cable entries due to heat build-up and arching, it is recommended that the retaining torque is periodically checked at least annually.
  • Page 18: Trouble-Shooting And Servicing

    : Any values shown below are indicative only. If the values in your system differ from those shown here, write in the values relevant to your system. Refer to the EM4x energy manager manual for more details. Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 19 EM4x Web UI page Battery>Battery Settings Check/Set Float Voltage Consult battery manufacturer’s data for proper setting. The Float voltage is for 25°C reference temperature in NewMar systems. EM4x Web UI page: Control Example: Site Setting:  / ...
  • Page 20 A larger shunt requires a larger discharge threshold. EM4x Web UI page: Charge Example: Site Settings:  /  Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 21 Ensure sufficient rectifier capacity is available to cover battery recharge and load requirements. Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 22: Dc System Lead Acid Battery Commissioning Checklist

    Adjust the supply/float voltage to 46.9V & observe the “Low Load” alarm. High Load Volts (urgent) 57.6V  /  High Float Volts (non-urgent) 55.6V  /  Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 23 “settle”, i.e., you may observe a brief excursion of the battery recharge current beyond the BCL setting BCL functions  /  Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 24: Systems With Lithium Batteries

    Refer to the EM4x energy manager manual for more details. DC System Lithium Battery Commissioning Checklist Site Name: Date: Check the Battery Type  /  Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 25: Appendix 1 Ac Input Transient Protection

    Consult the battery manufacturer’s data for the proper setting. Note that the float voltage directly impacts the state of health of batteries after multiple cycles. The consequences of the float voltage setting must be understood. The Float voltage is for 25°C reference temperature in NewMar systems. EM4x Web UI page: Control Example: Site Setting: ...
  • Page 26 Some of the Newmar Power System models are provided with Type 2 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) (as defined by IEC 61643-11). These devices are rated for repeated strikes of 20kA (8/20μs waveform as shown above), and single shot protection of 40kA.
  • Page 27 Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 28: Appendix 2 Rectifier Input Fuse Curves

    2 – R PPENDIX ECTIFIER NPUT URVES RM2048/24 Input Fuse...
  • Page 29: Appendix 3 Installation Of Ac Junction Box

    (See Centurion III Input wiring options (M-C2ACOPT) drawings for wiring options) 4. Tighten cable clamp screws and confirm the cables are firmly secured. 5. Re-install top cover and tighten screws. Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 30: Appendix 4 Troubleshooting

    A-L2 to Ground = 208 or 230 volts, B-L2 to Ground = 208 or 230 volts, C-L2 to Ground = 208 or 230 volts Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 31: Appendix 5 Field Replacement Of Load Circuit Breakers

    (DMM). This is normal and does not present a hazard to the user. Newmar • 1580 Sunflower Ave, Suite 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-751-0488 • E-mail: techservice@Newmarpower.com...
  • Page 32: Appendix 6 System Wiring Diagrams

    Appendix 6 – SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS...

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