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La Marche TPSD2 Installation And Operation Manual

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TPSD2
Filtered Battery Charger with Data Logging
Power Supply / Battery Eliminator
This manual is subject to change without notice. You may obtain the newest version of the manual at www.lamarchemfg.com
106 Bradrock Dr. Des Plaines 60018-1967
Tel: 847 299 1188
Fax: 847 299 3061
Installation and Operation Manual
CPN 147303
Instruction Drawing Number: P25-LTPSD2-2
Revision A01
Rev. Date: 01/23
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ECN: 23316

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  • Page 1 La Marche Manufacturing Company www.lamarchemfg.com TPSD2 Filtered Battery Charger with Data Logging Power Supply / Battery Eliminator Installation and Operation Manual This manual is subject to change without notice. You may obtain the newest version of the manual at www.lamarchemfg.com 106 Bradrock Dr.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Before using this equipment read all manuals and other documents related to this charger and other equipment connected to this charger. Always have a copy of a charger’s manual on file nearby in a safe place; if a replacement copy of a manual is needed, it can be found at www.lamarchemfg.com.

  • Page 4: Charger Location

    If any damage is observed, take pictures and contact the carrier immediately to file a damage claim. Contact La Marche for a Return Material Authorization number to have the charger sent back for evaluation and repair.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Storing the TPSD2 ......................... 3 Moving the TPSD2 ......................... 3 Installation ........................... 5 Mounting the TPSD2 ........................5 2.1.1 Wall-Mounting the TPSD2 (4B, 4T, and 9 Enclosures Only) ............5 2.1.2 Floor-Mounting the TPSD2 (All Enclosures) ................. 7 2.1.3 Rack-Mounting the TPSD2 ......................7 AC Input Connections ........................
  • Page 6 Communication Interface Connection Procedure ..................19 2.11 Battery Side Alarm Sensing (Option 565) ..................19 2.12 Additional Option Connections ......................19 Operation ............................ 20 Starting the TPSD2 ........................20 3.1.1 Checking the Installation ......................20 3.1.2 Starting/Stopping the TPSD2 .....................21 3.1.3 Start-Up Sequence ........................21 Digital Control Board ........................21 Selecting the Charging Mode ......................22...
  • Page 7 Appendix B: MicroSD Card File Retrieval Instructions ..............44 Appendix C: TPSD2 Specifications ....................45 Appendix D: TPSD2 Current Draw and Feeder Breaker Sizes ............46 Appendix E: TPSD2 Heat Losses ....................... 48 Appendix F: Field Installable Accessory Kits ..................49 Appendix G: Document Control and Revision History ..............

  • Page 9: Model Scope/General Description

    Form “C” contacts. The TPSD2 is offered with DC output voltages of 24, 48, or 130VDC with output currents from 6 to 200 amps. These chargers may be powered with 120, 208, 240, or 480VAC.

  • Page 10: Quick Start Guide

    TPSD2 Quick Start Guide La Marche TPSD2 Battery Charger: Getting Started Please read the Important Safety Instructions before proceeding. Make sure to check WARNING: for any shipping damages before getting started. 1 – Connect Proper AC Voltage Confirm proper AC voltage against charger nameplate. If charger is multi-tap, refer to AC Input Voltage Tap Configuration table inside the charger or on charger schematic.

  • Page 11: Equipment Handling

    Storing the TPSD2 If the TPSD2 is to be stored for more than a few days after delivery, it should be stored within its shipping container. The location chosen for storage should be within an ambient temperature of -40 to 185° F (-40 to 85°...
  • Page 12 Ampere Rating Output Frequency Voltage 25 ADC 30 ADC 35 ADC 50 ADC 75 ADC 100 ADC 125 ADC 150 ADC 200 ADC 72 Case 72 Case 72 Case 72 Case 24 VDC 60 Hz 400 lbs. 475 lbs. 530 lbs. 600 lbs.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Verify the method of mounting and the weight of the TPSD2, using Tables 1, 2, and 3. The following considerations should be taken: •...

  • Page 14: Wall-Mount Procedure

    Wall-Mount Procedure To wall-mount the TPSD2, install four 0.5 in (12.7 mm) bolts on the wall rated to support the charger weight plus a safety factor of at least two times. Secure the charger on bolts, add appropriate mounting hardware, and tighten securely.

  • Page 15: Floor-Mounting The Tpsd2 (All Enclosures)

    72 and 44 enclosures include the height of the bracket in their overall height. Floor-Mounting Procedure To floor-mount the TPSD2, install four anchor bolts into the floor. Place the charger on the bolts, add appropriate mounting hardware, and tighten securely. The figure below shows the footprint and the bolt size of each TPSD2 enclosure style.
  • Page 16 Rack-Mounting the TPSD2 The TPSD2 can be installed in most relay racks with standard EIA hole spacing. If a relay rack is needed, they are available for purchase from La Marche. The 4B, 4T, and 9 enclosures are shipped from the factory with the (The same bracket is used for wall mounting).

  • Page 17: Ac Input Connections

    Table 5 – AC/DC & Ground Wire Size Minimum Requirements (All wires specified in the table are rated at 90 °C or 194 °F) NOTE: These are recommended sizes per La Marche Standards. The National Electrical Code (NEC) and Local Wiring Codes must be followed.

  • Page 18: Dc Output Connections

    2000 2000000 Table 6 – Wire Size/Area Table NOTE: These are recommended sizes per La Marche Standards. The National Electrical Code (NEC) and Local Wiring Codes must be followed. DC Connection Procedure To prevent the DC circuit breaker from tripping when connecting the battery, connections should be done in the following order.

  • Page 19: Paralleling Connections

    NOTE: Paralleling is not to be confused with load sharing. If load sharing is desired, please refer to Section 2.7. Alarms As a standard feature of the TPSD2, 8 alarm relays (and 10 alarm LEDs) are included. The included alarms are: •...
  • Page 20 Figure 9 – User Connections to Alarm Contacts on S2A-198 Board Alarm LEDs are provided for the following alarms (Refer to the figure below): • Low DC Current • Low DC Voltage • Overload/Current Limit • • • End of Discharge High DC Voltage Summary •...

  • Page 21: Alarm Connection Procedure

    Alarm Connection Procedure Before making any connections to the TPSD2, ensure that the AC power is off at the main breaker box and the charger’s breakers are off. Verify that no voltage is present by using a voltmeter at all input and output terminals.

  • Page 22: Understanding The Alarms

    2.4.2 Understanding the Alarms HIGH DCV SHUTDOWN ALARM will trigger and the red “HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT DOWN” LED will turn on if the output DC voltage of the charger rises above the alarm threshold for longer than 20 seconds and there is load on the charger.

  • Page 23: Temperature Compensation Connections

    The TPSD2 temperature compensation rate can easily be adjusted in the menu from the default setting OFF to 1mV/°C/cell, up to 4mV/°C/cell. The temperature compensation considers 25°C as the nominal ambient temperature and adjusts the voltage level based on the difference between the actual temperature and 25°C.

  • Page 24: Load Sharing

    Load Sharing Procedure Before making any connections to the TPSD2, ensure that the AC power is off at the main breaker box and that all the chargers’ breakers are off. Verify no voltage is present by using a voltmeter at all input and output terminals.

  • Page 25: Remote Equalize

    Ground Detection is enabled. For TPSD2 chargers which are set up to load share, only one charger should have Ground Detection enabled. All other chargers must have Ground Detection disabled (see next page for steps). If an external Ground Detection system is used, the TPSD2 Ground Detection must be disabled.

  • Page 26: Ground Detection Enable/Disable Procedure

    Ground Detection Enable/Disable Procedure Before making any changes to the TPSD2, ensure that the AC power is off at the main breaker box and that all of the charger’s breakers are off. To enable or disable Ground Detection, first locate the S2A-341S board inside the charger.

  • Page 27: Communication Interface Connection Procedure

    Communication Interface Connection Procedure Before making any connections to the TPSD2, ensure that the AC power is off at the main breaker box and the charger’s breakers are off. Choose which port to use for connection (Ethernet, RS232, and/or RS485 – refer to the figure above).

  • Page 28: Operation

    Check with battery manufacturer for recommended settings. Factory Settings The adjustable factory settings of the TPSD2 are based on the model number, unless otherwise specified. All chargers are set at the factory with the following settings: Parameter...

  • Page 29: Starting/Stopping The Tpsd2

    Once proper connections are established, energize the power supply by turning on the charger’s AC breaker (the DC breaker should be off). After about 30 seconds, turn on the DC breaker. To shut down the TPSD2, switch off the DC breaker first and then switch off the AC breaker.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Charging Mode

    The TPSD2 has two different settings for DC output voltage, Float Mode and Equalize Mode. Float charging mode is used for all normal battery charging needs. In the case of the TPSD2, the Float Mode can also be used for battery elimination (directly powering the DC load from the TPSD2).

  • Page 31: Equalize Timer Modes

    Voltage alarm. When the Equalize timer expires, the charger will immediately return to Float mode. Output Voltage Adjustments The output voltage of the TPSD2 charger is set to a default value but should be adjusted to meet the battery manufacturer recommendations. To adjust the Float and Equalize output voltage, refer to Section 4.1.1.

  • Page 32: Controller Menus

    Controller Menus The TPSD2 is equipped with multiple settings and test menus. Refer to Appendix A for details on the structure of the charger menus. Access menus by pressing the MENU button on the front panel. Navigate using the BACK, UP, DOWN and ENTER button.

  • Page 33: Float Voltage, Eq Voltage & Current Limit

    < Current Limit → Limit 115 Precent The approximate adjustable range is 50-115% of the total rated capacity of the TPSD2 charger. 4.1.2 Alarm Settings The Alarm Settings submenu provides access to the change the Alarm Thresholds and Summary Alarm Selects.

  • Page 34: Alarm Thresholds

    Alarm 150.0 V NOTE: Alarm threshold defaults are based on the charger output. The alarm threshold values shown above are not representative of the default values for any specific TPSD2 charger. Summary Alarm Selects The Summary alarm selects setting allows the user to choose whether to include the Low Current Alarm, Ground Detection Alarms, and AC Failure Alarm as part of the Summary Alarm.

  • Page 35: Equalize Timer Settings

    4.1.3.1 Equalize Timer Settings The Equalize Timer Settings submenu provides access to the change the Equalize Timer Mode and Equalize Timer Hours. Equalize Timer Mode The Equalize timer mode determines when the charger will go into an Equalize charging cycle. The timer modes are: •...

  • Page 36: Alarm Operation

    4.1.3.3 Temperature Compensation Temperature Compensation is a standard feature of the TPSD2 charger. Temperature Compensation adjusts the output voltage of the charger based on the temperature at the probe. To enable Temperature Compensation, select “Temperature Compensation” in the Advanced Settings menu. Temperature Compensation is adjustable between OFF and 0.001 to 0.004 volts/cell/°C.

  • Page 37: Lcd Settings

    The “Serial Number” setting allows the user to change the serial number associated with the S2A-341S digital control board. This serial number is the serial number of the TPSD2 charger and is set at the factory for new chargers. If a replacement S2A-341S board is received, the serial number may have to be set via calibration.

  • Page 38: Update Firmware

    The menu allows the user to view the current firmware version of the charger. Update Firmware The TPSD2 firmware can be updated, as a standard feature, via a microSD card. It is accomplished by uploading EX: P368Sxxxx_xxxxxx.bin a firmware .bin file ( ) to the microSD card and, from there, upload it to the S2A-341S digital control board.

  • Page 39: Logging And Files

    Refer to Section 5 under for formatting instructions. A memory card only needs to be formatted once. After it has been formatted in a charger, it can be used in any other TPSD2 charger without being formatted again.

  • Page 40: Test Menu

    Test LEDs The Test LEDs menu allows the user to run a basic lamp test on the TPSD2. After selecting this menu, press the “ENTER” button to light all the LEDs on the display membrane. To end the LED test, press back.

  • Page 41: Return To Defaults

    The Battery Test alarm, as well as the Summary alarm if enabled, is triggered when the battery test is initiated. Whether initiated manually or automatically, the DC bus voltage will fall below one of the alarming thresholds. When the battery test is started, the charger voltage will drop to the appropriate test voltage (1.85 V/C for Lead Acid or 1.11 V/C for Nickel Cadmium).

  • Page 42: Data Logging

    Data Logging The TPSD2 now includes data logging as a standard feature. The log file is written as a .csv file format which can be opened using Microsoft Excel or any number of free spreadsheet programs. It can even be opened on many modern smartphones.

  • Page 43: Microsd Card Format Method 1 (Preferred)

    MicroSD Card Format Method 1 (Preferred): The TPSD2 can properly format the microSD card with its built-in format function. With the microSD card installed in the charger, press MENU → Settings Menu → Advanced Settings → Logging & Files → Data Logging → Format Drive.

  • Page 44: Installing/Removing The Microsd Card

    After either format method is complete, it is advised to save the charger’s CUSTOMER.cfg file to the microSD card Save Config File for backup and future use. See Section 4.1.3.10 under on how to save the CUSTOMER.cfg file. Installing/Removing the MicroSD Card Installing/Removing the microSD card requires opening the door of the battery charger and the necessary precautions must be considered;...

  • Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions

    : Can two TPSD2 chargers be connected in parallel? : Yes, two or more TPSD2 chargers can be connected in parallel as long as they are of the same output voltage rating. Paralleling is to not be confused with load sharing. Refer to Section 3.5 for output voltage adjustments with units in parallel.

  • Page 46: Service

    Before working inside the TPSD2, ensure the AC power is off at the main breaker box and the battery has been removed from the charger’s DC output terminals, either by removing the battery cables or exercising the battery disconnect.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Procedure

    24-hour Emergency Number: (847) 296-8939 Ordering Replacement Parts Contact La Marche to place an order for spare or replacement parts. To order replacement parts; please provide the model and serial number of the battery charger, the part needed, and the quantity required.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Chart

    Low Output Current Condition: Confirm by changing to Equalize Batteries are Fully Charged mode; current should increase. Defective Power Diodes/Diode Modules/Triac Refer to Section 7.3.3. Contact La Marche Service Defective S2A-341S Control Board Department for further Defective Shunt troubleshooting instructions. Defective Resonating Capacitor(s) Refer to Section 7.3.4.

  • Page 49: Ordering Replacement Parts

    Marche Service Department for further troubleshooting. Ordering Replacement Parts Contact La Marche to place an order for spare or replacement parts. To order replacement parts; please provide the model and serial number of the charger, the part needed, and the quantity required. 7.3.1 Ground and Short Circuit Test.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting The Triac

    4. All diodes must be checked if more than one diode is defective. 5. If the diode is defective, contact La Marche for complete heat sink replacement. Figure 9 – Diode (Schematic Symbol and Package Variations)

  • Page 51: Appendix A: Tpsd2 Menu Structure Flowchart

    Appendix A: TPSD2 Menu Structure Flowchart Menu Settings Menu Float/EQ Voltage/Current Limit Float Voltage xxx.xx Volts Equalize Voltage xxx.xx Volts Current Limit xxx Percent Alarm Settings Alarm Thresholds Low Current Alarm Calibration Routine Low Current Alarm Reset Calibration Routine Overload Alarm...

  • Page 52: Appendix B: Microsd Card File Retrieval Instructions

    Appendix B: MicroSD Card File Retrieval Instructions The following instructions are for retrieving the files in the microSD card on an TPSD2 charger via the Settings Menu. The instructions are as follow: 1. Press the “Menu” button to enter the Customer Calibration menu and navigate through the following and select “YES”...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Tpsd2 Specifications

    ± 0.5% from no load to full load over the specified input voltage, frequency and ambient Regulation temperature range. Load Sharing When connected, identical TPSD2 chargers are forced to share the load equally (within ± 5%). Meters Digital Meter Display PROTECTION...

  • Page 54: Appendix D: Tpsd2 Current Draw And Feeder Breaker Sizes

    Appendix D: TPSD2 Current Draw and Feeder Breaker Sizes Single Phase 60 Hz 50 Hz Model AC Current Draw (Recommended Feeder AC Supply Breaker) Number Amps ABD1 BLD1 120V 120/240/208V 240/220/208V 480V 240/220V TPSD2-6-24V 2 (5) TPSD2-12-24V 4 (10) TPSD2-20-24V 6.7/3.4/3.9 (10/5/5)
  • Page 55 Three Phase 60 Hz 50 Hz Model Number Amps AC Current Draw (Recommended Feeder AC Supply Breaker) BD3 (240/208V) C3 (480V) 5G3 (380V) TPSD2-75-24V 6.3/7.3 (10/10) TPSD2-100-24V 8.5/9.8 (15/15) TPSD2-150-24V 13/15 (20/20) 6.3 (15) TPSD2-200-24V 17/20 (25/25) 8.5 (15) TPSD2-50-48V 8.5/9.8 (15/15)

  • Page 56: Appendix E: Tpsd2 Heat Losses

    Appendix E: TPSD2 Heat Losses (Based on 85% efficiency for single phase chargers, 90% efficiency for three phase chargers at 240V nominal input and rated load) Single Phase Model Number AC Draw Watts In Watts Out Watts Lost BTU/Hr. TPSD2-6-24V...

  • Page 57: Appendix F: Field Installable Accessory Kits

    7512 Appendix F: Field Installable Accessory Kits La Marche offers multiple accessory kits that are available for purchase separately from the TPSD2 chargers. These accessories are installable in the field. Not all accessory kits will be installable in all enclosures.

  • Page 58: Appendix G: Documentation Control And Revision History

    Appendix G: Document Control and Revision History Part Number: 147303 Instruction Number: P25-LTPSD2-2 Issue ECN: 23242 – 07/22 23316 – 01/23 23242 – 07/22 Appendix J: Additional Support Documentation Option Instructions Schematic Diagram Dimensional Drawing Bill of Material Listing Recommended Spare Parts List Product Datasheet...

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