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Astec Advanced Power Systems UM5C06D ( 169-2071-504 ) Helios Rectifier 25/48 Single Phase -48V, 25 A Power Factor Corrected Switch Mode Rectifier NT5C06D Installation and User Manual P0831010 Standard 7.00 May 2001 Astec Advanced Power Systems A part of Emerson Network Power...
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Astec Advanced Power Systems A part of Emerson Network Power Helios Candeo is a trademark of Astec International Ltd. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Helios Rectifier 25/48NT5C06D Installation and User Manual...
Publication history May 2001 Standard issue 7.00. Manual modified to reflect the Emerson identity. ( EC 102-26438 ) September 1999 Standard 6.0. Document modified to be in accordance with Astec standards. (ECN 102-17331) May 1999 Standard 5.0. Document modified to reflect Astec identity. Figure 11 modified.
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Description... 11 Applications ... 12 Equipment Identification ... 12 MPS75 NT5C10C(X) power shelf (23-inch) ...12 Helios Rectifier 25/48 NT5C06D(X) –48 V / 25 A Switch Mode Rectifier...13 Specifications ... 15 Electrical specifications... 15 Output noise and ripple ...16 Efficiency and Power Factor ...16...
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8 Contents Forced Load Share ...32 Load Share Adjustment Procedure ...32 Operation... 33 Front panel controls... 34 Features ... 34 Local float / equalize control ...34 High voltage shutdown (HVSD) - local ...34 High voltage shutdown - remote...34 Start-up delay...35 Test points (V+, V-) ...35 Indicators ...35 Rectifier failure alarm (RFA)...35...
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Figure 1 - MPS75 Modular Power Shelf-NT5C10C with 8-pin signal cables ...13 Figure 2 - MPS75 Modular Power shelf- NT5C10C with 26-pin signal connectors...14 Figure 3 - NT5C06D Switch Mode Rectifier...14 Figure 4 - Power shelf common AC connection...21 Figure 5 - Power shelf individual AC connection ...22 Figure 6 - Connecting the DC power shelf ...23...
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1. Introduction Description The NT5C06D Switch Mode Rectifier is rated for 25 A at -48 V DC. This rectifier incorporates AC input power factor correction circuitry, is highly efficient and lightweight (15 lbs.). It is fully connectorized and plugs into a power shelf into which up to three rectifiers can be installed.
The NT5C06D rectifier is designed to operate continuously in a small or large power system. The NT5C06D is compatible with all other Astec rectifiers, and can be interfaced with other commercially available standard (compatible) rectifiers and power plants.
Helios Rectifier 25/48 NT5C06D(X) –48 V / 25 A Switch Mode Rectifier The NT5C06D provides -48 V / 25 A of isolated, filtered, and regulated DC power from a single phase AC source, for powering a load while charging a positive grounded battery.
2. Specifications Electrical specifications The NT5C06D rectifier operates within the electrical specifications listed in Table 1. (Refer to the Product Specification which can be obtained from the Engineering department of Astec Advanced Power Systems). Table 1 - Electrical specifications Input Voltage Rating:...
16 Specifications Table 1 - Electrical specifications ( continued ) Output Protection: Output Regulation: Output noise and ripple Less than 22 dBrnC at voice frequency (with or without batteries and measured at the point of regulation) from a 1 A load current to full load, including the current limit mode.
Environmental specifications Operating The rectifier will operate satisfactorily under the following environmental conditions: Temperature Range: NT5C06DA/DB Humidity: Altitude: Transportation During transportation the rectifier can be subjected to the following conditions without sustaining damage: Temperature Range: Humidity: Vibration: Pressure: Temp. Shock: Storage For storage, the rectifier must not be kept in an environment exceeding: Temperature Range:...
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18 Specifications The rectifier contains aluminum electrolytic capacitors having a shelf life of 5 years or greater when stored at the maximum rated storage temperature. UM5C06D ( 169-2071-504 ) P0831010 Standard 7.00 May 2001...
Open and box ended wrenches (set) Socket set (1/2-inch drive) Ratchet Wrench (1/2-inch drive) Torque limiting torque wrench (1/2-inch drive) Crimper, T & B 12 or 15 Ton head with 94H die Digital Multimeter, Fluke 8000A or equivalent Helios Rectifier 25/48NT5C06D Installation and User Manual...
20 Installation and start-up Procedure 1 - Installing the power shelf Step Position the power shelf, without any rectifiers plugged in, against the framework. Secure the shelf in the position indicated by the job drawing (normally directly below the controller or another shelf). At least one star washer must be installed on one holding screw to ensure maximum framework ground continuity.
Installing the AC power Permanent AC connection to the MPS75 power shelf is done using two armored cable conductors, RW-90 or equivalent, as listed in Table 2. One must be routed to L1, and the other one to L2 and to the safety shelf frame ground (FR GND).
22 Installation and start-up Figure 5 - Power shelf individual AC connection When cabling the AC to the power shelf, make sure that each corresponding safety ground wire is properly connected to the terminal designated FR GND. This grounding is proven to be sufficient, but for systems requiring an extra ground connection, an 8 AWG cable wire (color green, insulation 105°C) can be installed in addition to the existing cable and be connected to an external system ground.
Table 4 - DC cable wire size 1 RECT. POSITION 8 AWG Figure 6 - Connecting the DC power shelf Control and Alarm Connections The rectifier is interfaced to the power plant controller through the signal connectors provided on the backplane of the power shelf (see Figures 1 and 2 for location).
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Table 6 - Rectifier and Controller interface connections (26-pin connector) ( continued ) Pin # Designation DC BRK ALM AC FAIL ALM SENSE FAIL FAN ALM Note: In applications where no controller is available or desired, the current sharing functions among rectifiers in SLOPE or FORCE mode are still available. The signal cable remote sense connections RC- and RG+ must be connected to the desired remote sensing location ( batteries).
26 Installation and start-up Figure 7 - No controller, remote sensing connection for 8-pin signal cable shelves Note 1: Note 2: Note 3: Note 4: UM5C06D ( 169-2071-504 ) P0831010 Standard 7.00 May 2001 Refer to MS5C06 for available 8-pin ribbon signal cables of different lengths to connect from the shelf back plane rectifier position to the remote sensing point.
Figure 8 - No controller, remote sensing connection for a 26-pin signal connector shelf 26 pins ribbon connector m ate SIG N A L see note 1 ) Note 1: Note 2: Note 3: Note 4: 20 AWG (SEE NO TE 3) RC FUSE RG + C A B LES...
Reinstall the AC and DC junction box cover on the left and right sides. Installing the rectifier The NT5C06D rectifier is a plug-in unit intended for use in the MPS75 power shelf. Procedure 3 - Rectifier installation procedure...
Rectifier meter accuracy The rectifier's current meter is precise within + 2%. Start-up and verification Repeat the following steps for each rectifier in turn. Procedure 4 - Starting up the rectifier Step Close the AC circuit breaker in the AC service (main) panel. Connect an external meter to test points V- and V+ on the rectifier to be tested.
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30 Installation and start-up Procedure 4 - Starting up the rectifier ( continued ) Step In order to accurately adjust the rectifiers float and/or equalize (if different from factory setting) the current share mode setting must be taken into account. Two modes of share are offered in the NT5C06DA/DB.
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Procedure 4 - Starting up the rectifier ( continued ) Step (ii) Forced Share In the forced share mode, the rectifier's output voltage setting is not modified with changes in output load as is the case in the Slope Share mode.
32 Installation and start-up Slope Load Share When the rectifier is connected in parallel with rectifiers in the same power shelf, or other power shelves, and this method of load sharing is desired, the SLS / FS switch of each rectifier must be pushed towards the SLS. Forced Load Share When the preferred method for load sharing is Forced Load Share, the SLS / FS switch of each rectifier must be pushed toward the FS designation.
HVSD reset, and fan failure detection. A 2-1/2 digit output current meter displays the output current. An internal logic power supply provides the various voltages required by the logic circuitry and the cooling fan unit. Helios Rectifier 25/48NT5C06D Installation and User Manual...
34 Operation Front panel controls Figure 9 - NT5C06D - front view Features In addition to the features and performance characteristics described earlier, the rectifier provides the following features. Local float / equalize control The rectifier is equipped with a float / equalize switch. The rectifier normally delivers a float voltage set by the FLT potentiometer.
Start-up delay This unit does not have a start-up delay. Test points (V+, V-) Test points allow the user to measure the voltage at the point of regulation. A 100 ohm PTC resistor is placed in series with both leads to prevent damage caused by short circuits at the jack terminals.
36 Operation Local ON/OFF control (AC breaker) The AC input circuit breaker can be used to locally turn the rectifier ON/OFF. The local ON/OFF control overrides remote control signals. Remote ON/OFF control When a battery return (BAT RTN) signal is applied to the 'Temporary Release' (TR) input, the rectifier inhibits its operation ( no RFA will be transmitted).
Sequential start The rectifier TR lead is available for use with an external sequential start circuit. Parallel operation The rectifier is capable of operating in parallel with other rectifiers having similar output characteristics and shares the total load proportionally to its output rating. Two load-sharing methods are available: Slope load sharing Forced load sharing (positive bus)
38 Operation Input AC voltage monitor The rectifier monitors the input voltage, inhibits its operation and sends an RFA when the AC voltage decreases below 176 or rises above 264 V AC. An AC FAIL alarm contact is transmitted through the signal connector. The rectifier recovers its normal operation automatically when the input voltage returns within the acceptable limits, without any operator intervention.
Figure 10 - Power interface connections Signal interface connector Figure 11 shows the pin assignment of the signal interface connector. This connector is used to interface all the control, alarm and monitoring signals with the power shelf that, in turn, interfaces these with the Controller. The control inputs are activated by a ground (BAT RTN) signal.
5. Maintenance The NT5C06D rectifier is virtually maintenance free. It requires periodic float / equalize verification (once every six months) and air filter replacement as required. Note: To remove the filter, simply unscrew it. Re-install it by reversing the operation.
42 Maintenance Procedure 6 - Adjusting the float / equalize ( continued ) Step The float voltage should be adjusted with the rectifier in service, as follows: The rectifier is connected to the system and should carry some load. If the rectifier is connected in parallel with other rectifiers, verify that the total system load current is shared equally among the rectifiers.
Fan replacement Procedure 7 - Replacing the fan Step Disconnect the 3-pin fan connector located below the fan assembly (refer to Figure 12). With the unit sitting solidly on a clean workbench, carefully remove the four mounting screws that hold the fan assembly in place. Slowly and carefully remove the fan assembly by pulling it from the chassis.
Maintenance 45 CAUTION Do not run the rectifier without a fully operational fan or with a fan other than the specified replacement for this cooling application. Power shelf The power shelf requires no maintenance. Helios Rectifier 25/48 Installation and User Manual...
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Excessive impedance in one or both sense leads. The cooling fan is failed. DC circuit breaker is open. A thermal shutdown has occurred. Defective unit. Excessive ambient air temperature. Air inlet/outlet blocked, clogged air filter. Helios Rectifier 25/48NT5C06D Installation and User Manual...
48 Troubleshooting SEN FAIL fault Fault symptom SEN FAIL Erratic load fault Fault symptom Erratic load Current or voltage float fault Fault symptom Current or voltage float UM5C06D ( 169-2071-504 ) P0831010 Standard 7.00 May 2001 Possible causes One or both remote sense leads is disconnected. DC breaker is open.
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Technical service assistance 52 Appendix B: Toll-free technical assistance numbers United States: In Europe: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom In the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA): Bahamas Barbados Brazil Colombia Dominican Republic Jamaica Mexico...
High Voltage Shutdown Reset Light Emitting Diode Low Voltage Alarm Low Voltage Disconnect Low Voltage Disconnect/Reconnect Modular Power Adapter Modular Power Low Voltage Disconnect Modular Power Rectifier Modular Power Shelf Mean Time Between Failures Normally Closed Helios Rectifier 25/48NT5C06D Installation and User Manual...
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54 List of terms and acronyms RC - SEN FAIL SH + SH - THSD UM5C06D ( 169-2071-504 ) P0831010 Standard 7.00 May 2001 Normally Open Northern Telecom Printed Circuit Board Rectifier Fail Alarm Sensing Battery Positive Sensing Battery Negative Sense Fail Shunt Positive Shunt Negative...
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Astec Advanced Power Systems A part of Emerson Network Power Helios Candeo is a trademark of Astec International Ltd. The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co. Manual Number : UM5C06D ( 169-2071-504 ) Manual Issue : 7.00...
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