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Alpha® FXM HP
Uninterruptible Power Supply Modules
User Guide ID: 0170022-J0
Effective: 11/2023
Read this document carefully.
Learn how to protect your equipment from damage and fully understand its functions.

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  • Page 1 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply Modules User Guide ID: 0170022-J0 Effective: 11/2023 Read this document carefully. Learn how to protect your equipment from damage and fully understand its functions.
  • Page 2 © 2023 Alpha Technologies Ltd., an EnerSys company. All Rights Reserved. The material contained in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. Alpha® reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.4. Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) transition................23 4. Features..............................26 4.1. Alpha FXM HP 650 UPS module front panel................26 4.2. Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS and FXM HP 2000 UPS module front panel........26 4.3. Feature description........................27 4.4. Dry contact description........................ 28 5.
  • Page 4 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules 8.3. Setup SNMP communication....................... 65 9. Alpha® FXM HP UPS system......................67 9.1. Guidelines for setting up the Alpha® FXM HP UPS system............67 9.1.1. The system mode......................67 9.2. Alpha® FXM HP UPS module functions..................69 9.2.1.
  • Page 5 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules 10.1. Ethernet communications......................95 10.1.1. Connect via the web interface..................96 10.2. Working with alarms, alerts, and hints..................96 10.2.1. Active alarms........................96 10.2.2. Alarm cut-off (ALCO)....................... 97 10.2.3. Alarm activation delay at start up..................97 10.2.4.
  • Page 6 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules 10.6. User account maintenance...................... 122 10.6.1. Set up users and permissions..................122 10.6.2. Edit user permissions.....................122 10.6.3. Enable new users......................122 10.6.4. Disable users......................... 123 10.6.5. Change the default password from the LCD panel............123 10.6.6.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Keep it in a safe place. Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this document before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding the safe installation or operation of this product, contact Alpha Technologies Ltd. or the nearest Alpha® power system representative.
  • Page 8 • Use proper lifting techniques whenever handling equipment, parts, or batteries. • Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) models are certified as a part of a rack mounted uninterruptible power supply system where the suitability of the combination is to be determined in the end application by the local authority having jurisdiction.
  • Page 9 • At high ambient temperature conditions, the internal temperature can be hot so use caution when touching the equipment. • The Alpha® FXM HP UPS module shall be connected to a dedicated branch circuit. • Branch rated circuit overcurrent protection for the AC input and AC output circuit shall be provided in the end installation.
  • Page 10 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 1 - Safety • Servicing and connection of batteries must be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required safety precautions. • Batteries contain or emit chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Alpha® FXM HP UPS models: • Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS, 24VDC: With a 24 VDC battery string voltage (120 VAC and 230 VAC) • Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS, 48VDC: With a 48 VDC battery string voltage (120 VAC) •...
  • Page 12 • Customizable user configurations that can be exported and imported to other Alpha® FXM HP UPS modules Peripherals Alpha® FXM HP UPS modules can be used together with an external analog and digital input and output peripheral to monitor electrical signals (temperature, voltage, and current) and generate electrical signals through relays.

  • Page 13: Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups Module Specifications

    50 A Short circuit current rating Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS - 120 V modules are evaluated with a short circuit current rating of 5 kA. Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS - 230 V modules are evaluated with a short circuit current rating of 2 kA.
  • Page 14 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-1 Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 650-24 FXM HP 650-24 FXM HP 650-48 UPS UPS 120 VAC...
  • Page 15 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-1 Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 650-24 FXM HP 650-24 FXM HP 650-48 UPS UPS 120 VAC...

  • Page 16: Alpha® Fxm Hp 1100 Ups Module Specifications

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-1 Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 650-24 FXM HP 650-24 FXM HP 650-48 UPS UPS 120 VAC...
  • Page 17 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-2 Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 1100 UPS 120 FXM HP 1100 UPS 230 Autodetect Frequency is the default configuration, can also be manually configured.
  • Page 18 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-2 Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 1100 UPS 120 FXM HP 1100 UPS 230 Load crest factor...
  • Page 19 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-2 Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 1100 UPS 120 FXM HP 1100 UPS 230 Audible noise 45 dBa at 3.3 ft (1 m) Heat dissipation (inverter mode) 640 BTU/h (187.6 W)

  • Page 20: Alpha® Fxm Hp 2000 Ups Module Specifications

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-2 Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 1100 UPS 120 FXM HP 1100 UPS 230 C62.41 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 21 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-3 Alpha® FXM HP 2000 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 2000 UPS 120 FXM HP 2000 UPS 230 Rated power 2000 W/VA...
  • Page 22 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-3 Alpha® FXM HP 2000 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 2000 UPS 120 FXM HP 2000 UPS 230 1 × USB Mini-B 1 ×...
  • Page 23 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-3 Alpha® FXM HP 2000 UPS module specifications (continued) FXM HP 2000 UPS 120 FXM HP 2000 UPS 230 ATS: 48 VDC/10 mA C7: User inputs •...

  • Page 24: Automatic Voltage Regulation (Avr) Transition

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications 3.4. Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) transition Table 3-4 Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) transition: Alpha® FXM HP 2000 UPS 120 V module AVR transition...
  • Page 25 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-5 Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) transition: Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS and FXM 1100 UPS 120 V modules (continued) FXM HP 650-24 UPS...
  • Page 26 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 3 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS module specifications Table 3-7 Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) transition: Alpha® FXM HP 2000 UPS 208/240VAC modules (continued) FXM HP 2000-48 UPS FXM HP 2000-48 UPS AVR Transition 208 VAC...

  • Page 27: Features

    Home AC input voltage connection button circuit breaker test points 4.2. Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS and FXM HP 2000 UPS module front panel The following figure show the front panel connectors and circuit breakers. Page 26 0170022-J0 Rev B...

  • Page 28: Feature Description

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 4 - Features Figure 4-2 Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS and FXM HP 2000 UPS modules connection LCD control panel Status and Ethernet 2 USB Mini-B Alarm LEDs Battery Ethernet 1 DC battery temp.

  • Page 29: Dry Contact Description

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 4 - Features Table 4-1 Feature description (continued) Feature Description Notice: The battery voltage test points are not to be used as a power port. CAN connection CAN connector connects additional I/O ADIO modules to the system.
  • Page 30 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 4 - Features Figure 4-3 Dry contact overview Microprocessor Interior The contacts have a maximum rating of 1A at 240V max. Normally Normally Closed (NC) Open (NO) Common (C) Table 4-2 C1 to C5 dry contacts...
  • Page 31 Optically isolated user inputs C7 and contacts C8 are used to attach an external switch panel for remote control, or to allow the unit to control optional Alpha® offline automatic transfer switch (ATS) device. Table 4-4 C7 to C8 optically isolated user inputs...
  • Page 32 When the unit is in Inverter mode, this normally open relay closes sending 48 VDC (Alpha® FXM HP 650-48 UPS, FXM HP 1100 UPS, FXM HP 2000 UPS modules) or 24 VDC (Alpha® FXM HP 650-24 UPS module) from the exter­...

  • Page 33: Inspection

    Alpha Technologies Ltd. for advice on the impact of any damage. Packaging materials Alpha Technologies Ltd. is committed to providing products and services that meet our customers’ needs and expectations in a sustainable manner, while complying with all relevant regulatory requirements.

  • Page 34: Installation

    6.2. Mounting the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module The Alpha® FXM HP UPS module can be placed on a shelf with no other parts needed. It can also be rack or wall mounted or secured to a shelf, such as on an outdoor enclosure shelf, with the optional mounting brackets, as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 35 CAUTION: For non-restricted access, terminal block covers and the battery harness restraining bracket must be used and are available from Alpha Technologies Ltd. If the UPS end application is mounted inside an enclosure or in an area restricted to authorized personnel, then the covers and bracket may not be needed.

  • Page 36: Rotate The Control Panel

    3. Attach the mounting brackets with the thread forming screws and the paint piercing washers provided. 6.2.1. Rotate the control panel On the Alpha® FXM HP 1100 and FXM HP 2000 UPS modules only, the control panel and the power connection panel can be rotated to suit your needs. To rotate the control panel: 1.
  • Page 37 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 6 - Installation Important: Use care not to stretch the wires or the ribbon cables attached to the back of the unit. 3. Rotate the control panel 90 degrees clockwise. Note that the control panel can only be rotated clockwise 90 degrees.

  • Page 38: Wiring External Batteries

    • For the Alpha® FXM HP 650-24 UPS module, the battery string is 24 VDC. For Alpha® FXM HP 650-48 UPS, FXM HP 1100 UPS, and FXM HP 2000 UPS modules, the battery string is 48 VDC.
  • Page 39 5. When the batteries are wired, measure the voltage at the battery connection terminals. It should read between 42 and 54 volt for the Alpha® FXM HP 650-48 UPS, FXM HP 1100 UPS, and FXM HP 2000 UPS modules or 21 and 27 volt for the Alpha® FXM HP 650-24 UPS module. Ensure the correct polarity.

  • Page 40: Wiring The Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups Module

    6.4. Wiring the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module Warning: Make sure the line power is off. Switch off all circuit breakers on the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module before making any electrical connections.

  • Page 41: Alpha® Universal Automatic Transfer Switch (Uats) And Universal Generator Transfer Switch (Ugts) Device Option

    They are optional add-on switching units specifically designed for the Alpha® FXM HP UPS family (Alpha® FXM HP 650 UPS, FXM HP 1100 UPS, and FXM HP 2000 UPS modules). These switching units provide power or bypass capacity (automatic or manual) so that the operator may safely disconnect the UPS module from line or generator power for easy removal and servicing.

  • Page 42: Operating The Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups Module

    7.1. Switching the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module on and off Under normal operation, the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module is always powered on to supply uninterruptible power to the load. Switching off the UPS module (AC and DC breaker) will disconnect the power supply to the load.
  • Page 43 To turn on Inverter mode: Go to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > Configure System and select the Start Up button in the Configuration table. Select Yes in the dialog box. To turn on Inverter mode from the LCD panel, select Start Up then select Execute.

  • Page 44: Getting Started

    This section explains how to navigate the menus and do basic connection, monitoring and control functions using the LCD panel and the web interface of the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module controller. 8.1. Navigating the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module user interface Both the web and the LCD panel dashboard provide a summary of system, controller and alarm information.
  • Page 45 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started The default screen that displays on the controller when it is powered up and running normally is called the dashboard. See the following figure. Figure 8-1 Alpha® FXM HP UPS module controller system dashboard...
  • Page 46 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Pressing the System Status tile takes you to the System Shortcuts page. Below the Alarm and System Status data tiles there are five buttons providing access to the rest of the controller’s functionality.
  • Page 47 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Shortcuts: Provides quick access to several key functions that are used often, such as the Ethernet settings. The Shortcuts menu also provides access to functions only supported via the LCD panel such •...
  • Page 48 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-5 Controller status page When selected, some views display a pencil or hand icon on the right side of the screen which means you can edit settings or perform actions.
  • Page 49 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-7 Time zone page If Network Time Server Address is selected, a text field, and on screen keyboard displays. Figure 8-8 Network time server page Selecting the back arrow cancels an edit, selecting the check mark accepts the changes. Selecting the Help icon displays a help screen with more information about the item.
  • Page 50 System functions available through the System Shortcuts menu are as follows: Status: Provides a summary page of the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module. Figure 8-11 Status AC input: Provides a shortcut to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > Status > AC Input page. 0170022-J0 Rev B Page 49...
  • Page 51 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-12 AC input AC output: Provides a shortcut to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > Status > AC Output page. Figure 8-13 AC output Battery: Provides a shortcut to the Systems > FXM HP UPS System > Status > Battery page.
  • Page 52 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-15 Battery test Inverter: Provides a shortcut to the Systems > FXM HP UPS System > System Functions > Inverter Control page to configure the inverter settings. The inverter cannot be turned on or off here. Figure 8-16 Inverter control Shutdown: Provides a shortcut to the Systems >...
  • Page 53 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-18 Counters Keep alive: Provides a shortcut to the Systems > FXM HP UPS System > System Functions > Keep Alive page. Figure 8-19 Keep alive External fan: Provides a shortcut to the Systems >...
  • Page 54 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-21 User inputs status User inputs configuration: Provides a maintenance page to monitor and configure the user inputs. Figure 8-22 User inputs configuration User alarms: Provides a shortcut to the Controller > Programmability > User Alarms page. This page provides the ability to create any user alarms which can be triggered by the status of a user input.
  • Page 55 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-24 Relays Figure 8-25 Relays status Figure 8-26 Relays configuration Timers: Provides a maintenance page to configure the load shedding timers. See Load Shedding Relays for more information.

  • Page 56: Overview Of The Web Interface

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-27 Load shedding relays Event logs: Provides a record of changes to the state of the system to help with troubleshooting. Figure 8-28 Events logs 8.1.3. Overview of the web interface The dashboard is the default view displayed when you sign in to the controller via the web interface.
  • Page 57 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started If there are no active alarms, a No Alarms message will be shown. In some situations, the controller will provide hints as to certain behaviors of systems, or misconfigurations. If there are no alarms, one hint may be displayed below the No Alarms message.
  • Page 58 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started • Controller status • Systems • Active alarms You can work with the system directly from this area. 8.1.3.1. Global search Within the web interface, there is a search bar at the top-right of the screen. This search bar allows you to quickly find the following information: •...
  • Page 59 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Filtering: Provides an easy way to refine the information shown in a particular table. The search bar on the upper-left side performs a search on each of the space-separated terms in all columns of the table.
  • Page 60 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started • Site Information: Description and location tables. • Time & Date: Time and date table for all related settings. You can also synchronize time and data to a network time server or to a web browser with the buttons.
  • Page 61 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Users & Security: This menu provides access to user configuration and other settings related to authentication and permissions, such as: • Users: Configure users, view active user sessions, and machine account status.
  • Page 62 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Firmware upgrade: Provides a table to start and monitor a firmware upgrade. Firmware files: Provides a table to view, upload, or delete firmware files. Notice: Even if a system is configured to auto-assign devices, once a rectifier has been unassigned from the system, it must be manually reassigned back into the system.

  • Page 63: Email Notification

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-33 Logs menu Events & Alerts: The Events table provides a list of system and controller events that record configuration changes, alarms and general controller and system operation. The Module Alerts table shows the module alert name and module serial number when a module reports an alert condition.
  • Page 64 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Figure 8-34 SMTP client and server default ports A summary of alarm activities in the controller can be delivered using email. A period of monitoring time is configured, and then all alarms within that period are reported.
  • Page 65 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started • Configurable name of the controller. • Configurable location of the controller which provides a link to open Google Maps showing the location of the controller (internet connection required).

  • Page 66: Setup Snmp Communication

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 8 - Getting Started Table 8-2 Email configuration (continued) Configuration Description Port Default port is 587. Domain This is a DNS formatted string (words separated by '.') used for identifying the client to the SMTP server. Required for most public SMTP servers like Google.
  • Page 67 Configuring an IP address for notifications is referred to as Subscribing to Notification Services. Up to 10 IP addresses can be configured. SNMP monitoring systems need to compile and install the ALPHA- NOTIFICATION-MIB. Please refer to the user guide of the SNMP manager for this process.

  • Page 68: Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups System

    • Alarm test 9.1.1. The system mode The system mode indicates the state of the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module. The mode can be observed in the system summary banner (if set as a preference) or on the System Status page.
  • Page 69 When the System Mode shows Error, then the controller is unable to communicate with the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module. If this value persists for more then a minute or so, it may indicate that the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module is not configured or working properly.

  • Page 70: Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups Module Functions

    Detailed information about modules can be found under the top level Modules menu. The Alpha® FXM HP UPS ADIO peripheral is an independent device that handles all the real time control functions of the inverter. The front LCD panel can be thought of as the communications controller, often referred to as “the controller”.

  • Page 71: Battery Charging

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system System functions can be found under Systems > FXM HP UPS System > System Functions. The system functions interact with the battery inventory item and the Alpha® FXM HP UPS ADIO peripheral.

  • Page 72: Battery Temperature Compensation

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system 9.2.3. Battery temperature compensation Temperature compensation is used to prolong battery life and help prevent thermal runaway. When battery temperature compensation is enabled, the controller uses the battery temperature to calculate an offset which is applied to the battery voltage.
  • Page 73 When the test begins, an entry is made in the event log. If the Battery Test Alarm has been enabled, it would be activated to provide a warning to indicate that a battery test is in progress. The Alpha® FXM HP UPS module mode is changed to Inverter mode to allow the battery to discharge by providing power to the AC load.

  • Page 74: Battery Runtime And Health Estimation

    Canceling battery test Battery Test mode can be canceled by stopping the test manually. To stop the battery test manually go to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > System Functions > Battery Test and select the Stop Manual Battery Test button.

  • Page 75: Inverter Control

    9.2.7. Inverter control The Alpha® FXM HP UPS module goes to inverter mode when there is no AC input power, or the AC input is not qualified. For the inverter to worker properly, there must be a fully charged battery and the unit must be configured as Normal UPS.

  • Page 76: Load Shedding Relays

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system Table 9-2 Inverter control configuration table (continued) Name Definition Inverter Manual Start Up Volt­ Define the minimum battery voltage which the inverter can be started manually.

  • Page 77: Keep Alive

    If the Keep Alive function is enabled, the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module waits for the initial Keep Alive Startup Delay period before initiating communication with the destination IP address.

  • Page 78: Create An Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups System Manually

    9.3. Create an Alpha® FXM HP UPS system manually On a controller, if there is no Alpha® FXM HP UPS system defined, you can easily create the inventory items needed to monitor and control an Alpha® FXM HP UPS system. There are three steps to creating a new Alpha®...

  • Page 79: Quick Reference For Configuring An Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups System

    1. Create the Alpha® FXM HP UPS system and other inventory items, and then configure the inventory to use the inputs and relays to monitor the system. 2. Configure each of the system function to correctly control the Alpha® FXM HP UPS system and manage the battery.

  • Page 80: Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups System Default Values

    Relay C3 Name = Low Battery + No Line 2 9.3.2. Alpha® FXM HP UPS system default values When an Alpha® FXM HP UPS system is created, all user configurable parameters are set to their default values. 0170022-J0 Rev B...
  • Page 81 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system Table 9-6 Alpha® FXM HP UPS system default values Parameters Default settings System Type Normal UPS Battery Float Voltage 54 V (48 V) 27 V (24 V)
  • Page 82 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system Table 9-6 Alpha® FXM HP UPS system default values (continued) Parameters Default settings Temperature Compensation Slope (mV/℃/Cell) -3.3 Temperature Compensation in Float Enabled Temperature Compensation in Absorption...
  • Page 83 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system Table 9-6 Alpha® FXM HP UPS system default values (continued) Parameters Default settings 21 V (24 V) Inverter Manual Start up Voltage 50 V (48 V)

  • Page 84: Create An Alpha® Fxm Hp Ups System

    Alpha® FXM HP UPS system will not be available. A new Alpha® FXM HP UPS system can be created via the Systems menu from either the LCD or the web interface. Both have wizard assistance to help step you through the process to create the new system.
  • Page 85 9.3.3.3. Configure output voltage and frequency for bypass Several parameters of the Alpha® FXM HP UPS system must be configured if the system is to be put into Bypass mode. This is to ensure that the power to the load would not be disrupted.

  • Page 86: Configure The Battery Parameters

    System > Inventory > Battery, and then remove the battery string. If a battery is required, configure it as follows: 1. Go to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > Inventory > Battery. On the Batteries table, you will see a list with one battery.

  • Page 87: Configure The Battery Temperature Sensors

    To add and configure battery temperature sensors: 1. Go to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > Inventory > Battery > Battery String. On the Temperatures table, select the Add Temperature Value button. The table will be populated with a new line for temperature value.

  • Page 88: Configure The Elevated Absorption Charging System

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system 1. Go to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > System Functions > Charging. 2. In the Primary Charge Current Control table, select the Turn Off Charger button to turn off the charger.
  • Page 89 To run a manual battery test: 1. Go to System > FXM HP UPS System > System Functions > Battery Test. Note that you must have a battery subsystem defined in the Alpha® FXM HP UPS system in order to have this menu item available under System Functions.

  • Page 90: Configure Battery Runtime And Health Estimation

    The AC Shutdown function is used to turn off the AC output. With the inverter turned off, neither the inverter nor the AC line is supplying power to the load. The Alpha® FXM HP UPS module will go to Shutdown mode. There are two ways to turn off AC output: manually or with a triggering source.

  • Page 91: Configure The External Fan

    Shutdown Trigger Input to select a triggering field. 3. Verify that value of AC Output Shutdown Trigger State is correct. 4. When the triggering field is active, the AC output will be turned off. The Alpha® FXM HP UPS module goes to Shutdown mode.

  • Page 92: Configure Keep Alive

    The SNMP UPS management information base (MIB) allows a third-party software to monitor the status of the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module and shutdown the system during AC failure over the SNMP network. To configure the UPS MIB system function:...

  • Page 93: Configure Relays

    3. In the Configuration table, set the UPS MIB System value. 9.3.16. Configure relays Contacts C1 to C5 allows the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module to be connected to an external monitoring panel or traffic control equipment. For contact C6, the default factory configuration is +48 or +24 VDC output.
  • Page 94 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system 3. Select the Edit icon of Low Battery 1 and select a relay to be energized when the Low Battery status is active. 4. Select Low Battery 2, Low Battery + No Line 1 or Low Battery + No Line 2 to select a relay to be energized for the corresponding status.

  • Page 95: Configure Power Outage Alarm Delay

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 9 - Alpha® FXM HP UPS system 1. Go to Systems > FXM HP UPS System > Configure System > Alarms table. 2. Select the Go To button on the Low Battery Voltage Shutdown line.

  • Page 96: Maintaining The Controller System

    10. Maintaining the controller system When maintaining your controller system always check for known issues within the read me file that ships with your software. This section covers the following: • Ethernet communications • Working with alarms • Controller maintenance •...

  • Page 97: Connect Via The Web Interface

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system On the Ethernet screen, verify that the new IP address settings are in use. 10.1.1. Connect via the web interface To configure the IP addresses via the web interface: 1.

  • Page 98: Alarm Cut-Off (Alco)

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system priority, and the relay that is mapped to the alarm. To get troubleshooting information about the alarm, select the information icon beside the row that shows the alarm state.
  • Page 99 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system • Controller critical relay • Controller major relay • Controller minor relay To view them, go to Alarms > Settings > Alarm Summary Relay. The relay mapped to the Controller Critical Relay is active whenever one or more critical alarms are active.

  • Page 100: Create User Alarms

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system Alarm Priority Alarm description Low Battery and No Line 1 & 2 Major The battery capacity is less than the low battery thresh­ old and AC is not available.

  • Page 101: Controller System Maintenance

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system ◦ A threshold alarm allows you select from ADIO module voltage and temperature inputs, current readings from shunts or DC current transformers (DCCTs) and any status count data about rectifiers or converters.

  • Page 102: Restart The Controller System Via The Lcd Panel

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 10.3.2. Restart the controller system via the LCD panel Notice: Ensure that the controller system software or operating system software is not being updated. To restart the controller via the LCD panel: 1.

  • Page 103: Change User Interface Strings

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 10.3.4. Change user interface strings In rare occasions it may desired to change some of the strings displayed on the user interface to conform to local terminology standards. The controller system allows a user to download a strings file that can be edited in a spreadsheet program.

  • Page 104: Change The Web Session Language

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system Strings setting to Hide User Strings. Restart the controller. The strings can be shown again by changing the setting to Show User Strings and restarting the controller.

  • Page 105: Replace The Controller System Battery

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 1. Go to Controller > Settings > User Interface. 2. Look at the table for the system you wish to configure (DC system 48 V dashboard values for example).
  • Page 106 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system Attention: Use care not to stretch the wires or the ribbon cables attached to the back of the unit. 4. Pull out the battery holder. Remove the battery from the holder. With the new battery, note the polarity of the battery and orientation of the holder when reassembling it back to the unit.

  • Page 107: Replace The Fan

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 10.3.9. Replace the fan To replace the fan on the Alpha® FXM HP UPS module (Alpha® FXM HP 1100 UPS, FXM HP 2000 UPS module shown): Note: Refer to the Installation chapter for the fan replacement kit part number.

  • Page 108: Working With Logs

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 6. Reassemble the fan and the fan plate with the four screws removed in Step 4. 7. Plug in the fan connector. 8. Carefully reinstall the control panel. Smooth out the wires and cables so they do not get caught or pinched.

  • Page 109: Events And Alerts Logs

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 10.4.1. Events and alerts logs Figure 10-1 Events Log Events The Events log table keeps a record of changes to the state of the system to help with troubleshooting.

  • Page 110: Power Outage Log

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system Because of the large quantity of information that can be collected for battery charges and discharges, a complete dataset can only to obtained by exporting the log. The following three figures provide examples of the data.

  • Page 111: Datalogs

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system When exported to a CSV file, the log includes the system ID, start time, end time, and duration of each power outage. 10.4.4. Datalogs Datalogs allows users to record measurements (data signals) at set intervals over a period of time. The datalog uses the controller sensors and calculated values as inputs.
  • Page 112 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system c. Number Of Samples To Capture: From 60 to 3600 samples. d. Sampling Method: Datalogs can be configured to either Sample at Fixed Time Intervals, or Sample on...

  • Page 113: Performance Logs

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system You can configure the Datalog to run at certain times of day, or to stop after a certain time or number of samples, by configuring a Boolean Custom Data and then configuring Capture When True to use it.

  • Page 114: File Maintenance

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 10.5. File maintenance This section of the manual covers the following: • Using file preferences to name files • Upgrading the controller operating system via the LCD panel •...
  • Page 115 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system • Import and Export of configuration files. • Upgrade of the controller software. • Upgrade of the controller operating system. • Import and Export of license key files.

  • Page 116: Upgrade The Controller System Software

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 1. On the LCD panel, go to Menu > Controller > Files & Upgrades > Software Upgrade. The Upgrade New Controller Software and Reboot command will allow you to upgrade the software using an appropriate upgrade file.

  • Page 117: Upload The Software Manual

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system After an upgrade, it is common to see a number of Event Log entries showing configuration fields being set. This is normal on an upgrade when the system needs to set up new features or options that have been added.
  • Page 118 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system configurations, select the required system from the dropdown list. If any of the selected configuration references an ADIO module, that ADIO module is also exported.

  • Page 119: Import A Configuration File

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system export, select Next. In Select Another Configuration window, select Yes and select Next to select another configuration source. Select No and select Next when all configuration item are selected.
  • Page 120 Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system • Controller description and location information (this is unique to each controller) • IP configuration (to avoid loss of Ethernet connectivity) • Web server port configuration (to avoid loss of Ethernet connectivity) •...

  • Page 121: Export Diagnostic Information

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 4. Select Upload to upload the file to the controller. 5. Review the Import Summary page. This shows a summary of what you are about to import. If it is not correct, close the wizard and start over to select a different configuration file.

  • Page 122: Create Configuration Restore Points

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system the controller provides a set of data, both live status data and configuration, as a downloadable file. This file contains most of the information that is viewable from the LCD panel and web interface and serves as a snapshot of the present state of the controller.

  • Page 123: User Account Maintenance

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 10.6. User account maintenance 10.6.1. Set up users and permissions Notice: These features are only available to those with administrator or account manager privileges. By default, the controller has seven user accounts: one administrator, one account manager, and five operators.

  • Page 124: Disable Users

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system • Restricted Operator: Can modify configuration values, but cannot add or remove systems or inventory, can change their own password. • Guest: Can read any field, but can not configure any settings.

  • Page 125: Change The Default Password From The Web Interface

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 5. Select the arrow on the right-side and then select admin. 6. Select Change User Password. 7. Select the Execute button to modify the default and then select the check mark to save your changes.

  • Page 126: Backup And Restore

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system 1. On the LCD panel, go to Maintenance > Remote Configuration Lockout. 2. Select the Edit button beside Remove Configuration Lockout, change the value to Disabled (sign in if required), then save.

  • Page 127: Module Firmware Upgrades

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system A Backup command can be initiated via the web interface or LCD panel while a Restore command can only be initiated via the LCD panel.

  • Page 128: Upgrade The Module

    Alpha® FXM HP Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Modules | 10 - Maintaining the controller system Once a file is selected, the first three rows of the table are updated with new status. If the file chosen is not a valid upgrade file or if there are no modules to which that file can be applied, the number of Modules Compatible With File will be 0 and the File Info field will display Select a Different Firmware File.

  • Page 129: Appendix A - Triggers

    11. Appendix A - Triggers The Alpha® FXM HP UPS module works solely with level toggle triggers. When the Active When field is set to Circuit Closed, the UPS module is triggered to perform the assigned action when the User Input pin is shorted to common.
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