Altronix EBC48 Manual

Altronix EBC48 external battery charger provides rapid charging of back-up batteries. Ideal when intergrated with Altronix NetWay Spectrum
Hardened Switches working with POE240 or POE360/POE367 power supplies to recharge 32AH in under 8 hours.
Perfect for applications where constant power isn't available (switched power) such as a light pole or other location. During the day, when the power
is off, the battery will power the devices (up to 100W total) for 16 hours. When power is restored, it's routed to the devices first and any excess
is used to rapidly recharge the battery. EBC48 is a great alternative to expensive solar deployments, trenching to achieve a pathway for traditional
electrical connectivity.
Input:
• 56VDC input (POE240, POE360, POE367).
Output:
• Charging four (4) 12V batteries in series.
• 2A or 4A selectable operation.
Supervision:
• AC Fail Supervision (form "C" contacts).
• BAT Supervision: indicates low or missing
batteries (form "C" contacts).
Visual Indicators:
• Feed from power supply (green).
• Feed from battery (red).
• Battery trouble (blinking red).
EBC48 should be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable Local Regulations.
1. Mount the EBC48 in the desired location/enclosure (mounting hardware is included).
2. Set the EBC48 to the desired output current via SW1(refer to Charging Current Output Selection Table).
3. Connect [+ INP –] terminals of EBC48 to 56VDC output from POE240, POE360, POE367 or any 56VDC power supply which matches the
below chart (Charging Current Output Selection Table).
4. Measure output voltage before connecting devices and batteries. This helps avoiding potential damage.
5. Connect device(s) to be powered to [+ OUT –] terminals of EBC48. Use 18 AWG or larger for all power connections (Battery, DC output).
Use 22 AWG to 18 AWG for power-limited circuits (AC Fail/Low or Missing Battery reporting).
Keep power-limited wiring separate from non power-limited wiring (115VAC 50/60Hz or 56VDC Input, Battery Wires).
Minimum 0.25" spacing must be provided.
CAUTION: Do not touch exposed metal parts. Shut branch circuit power before installing or servicing equipment.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer installation and servicing to qualified service personnel.
6. Connect four (4) 12V lead acid or gel type batteries, connected in series to be charged to the terminals marked [– BAT +] (Fig. 1).
CAUTION: Do not use batteries below 7AH. 7AH/12V batteries must be charged using only 2A charging current.
Switch Position
SW 1 - Option 1
SW 1 - Option 2
EBC48
External Rapid Battery Charger (48VDC)
Specifications:
Installation Instructions:
Charging Current Output Selection Table:
Battery
Charging Current
2A
4A
Overview:
Applications
• Deployed on poles where only intermittent power is available
• EBC48 can support cameras as well as edge-based
PoE access controllers, and digital signage as well
• Provides long term backup for extended power outages
• Great alternative to expensive solar deployments
• Paired with a LTE router can rapidly charge batteries in-house
prior to an event where power will not be constant or available
Board Dimensions (L x W x H approx.):
5.5" x 3" x 1" (139.7mm x 76.2mm x 25.4mm)
Current Available for Devices
POE240 (4.3A/240W total)
2.3A/120W
0.3A/16W
POE360 or POE367 (6.5A/360W total)
4.5A/240W
2.5A/130W