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Alpha APP 9015S & APP 9022S ® Service Power Supply Technical Manual Effective: March 2024...
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Safety Notes Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this document before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding the safe installation or operation of the system, contact Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. or the nearest Alpha product ® sales representative. Save this document for future reference. To reduce the risk of injury or death and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following symbols have been placed throughout this manual.
Table of Contents Introduction ......... . 8 The Alpha APP Service Power Supply .
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Figures Fig. 1-1, Alpha APP 9015S Service Power Supply, Front Panel ......11 ®...
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Safety Precautions • The Alpha APP service power supply must be installed and serviced by qualified personnel. ® • Always use proper lifting techniques whenever handling units, modules or batteries. • Verify the voltage requirements of the equipment to be protected (load), the AC input voltage to the power supply (line), and the output voltage of the system prior to installation.
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Unpacking and Inspection Verify that the following items have been included in the shipping container: APP 9015S APP 9015S service power supply (p/n 016-529-20) 2. Power cord with 5-20P plug (120 VAC) (p/n 874-726-20) NEMA 5-20 Plug 3. Power cord with 6-15P plug (240 VAC) (p/n 847-727-20) 4.
Introduction The Alpha APP Service Power Supply ® The Alpha APP service power supply (SPS) is a portable device used to provide temporary power while the existing ® power supply is being serviced. The APP SPS can be used in either pole- or ground mount enclosures to provide signal processing equipment in cable television and broadband LAN distribution systems with current-limited, regulated AC power.
Introduction, continued Theory of Operation The APP SPS contains a ferroresonant transformer and a resonant capacitor. (Refer to Fig. 3-1, Alpha APP 9022S ® Service Power Supply Schematic.) During AC LINE operation, utility power is fed into the primary winding of the ferroresonant transformer, T1.
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Introduction, continued 60/75/90 VAC Output Connector The 60/75/90 VAC output connector supplies up to 22 Amps of power to a service power inserter (SPI) through an output cable. Output Cables 9015S: Included with the APP 9015S is an output cable used to connect the service power supply to the SPI, via a four-pin Jones connector.
Introduction, continued Fig. 1-1, Alpha APP 9015S Service Power Supply, Front Panel ® Output current 2. 120 / 240 V input voltage selector 3. 20 Amp AC input breaker / power switch 4. 120 / 240 V input connector 5. 60 / 75 / 90 V output selector dial 6.
Installation Alpha APP SPS Installation and Power Module Removal ® NOTICE: Inspect all cables before installation. Replace or repair damaged cords. WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD DO NOT unplug output connector or change setting of output selector while unit is in operation! Circuit breaker must be turned off first.
Installation, continued “ALT/ON” Switch “ALT/ON” Switch Anderson™ connector Anderson™ connector Jones connector accepts from power supply 25A connectors accept from power supply mating plug from APP SPS mating plug from APP SPS Fig. 2-1, 20A Service Power Inserter Fig. 2-2, 25A Service Power Inserter (shown in Alpha PWE and UPE/M enclosures) (shown in Alpha...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide This guide is designed to cover typical symptoms, causes, and solutions for troubleshooting the APP SPS. Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. recommends that the power supply maintenance log accompany units brought in for bench service to aid the technician in troubleshooting the problem. Symptom #1 No output to cable;...
Troubleshooting, continued APP 9022S Service Power Supply Schematic The schematic below is a very high-level drawing of the input and output voltages that are possible with the APP service power supply. There are a number of power cords and switches on the front panel that can be selected by the operator depending on their application.
Troubleshooting, continued Returns, Repair, and Parts Ordering Returns for Repair For units that must be returned for repair, Alpha requires a Return Material Authorization (RMA). An RMA can be ® obtained from Alpha Customer Service, using either method listed below: •...
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