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  • Page 1 Micro Uninterruptible Power Supplies From Alpha Technologies ! ! ! ! ! Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Operating Modes Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide • For a description of the unit see pages 32 to 35. • Turn the unit on or off with the front panel’s on/off switch (Page 12). Even if the unit is turned off, line power is passed through to the loads. To turn power to the loads on or off, use the front panel’s input circuit breaker (Page 12).
  • Page 3 ! ! ! ! ! Operator’s Manual ! ! ! ! ! Novus Micro Uninterruptible Power Supplies Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 4 CAUTION Risk Of Electrical Shock To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe operation of the Novus Micro, these symbols are used throughout this manual. Where they appear only qualified personnel should carry out the instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    5. Description 3. Operation ..................5.1 The Novus Micro ........3.1 Novus Micro Special Features ....5.2 Specifications ......... 3.2 Turning the Unit On and Off ....3.3 Testing the Unit ........Index ..........36 3.4 Troubleshooting With the Control Panel ..

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Section 1 Unpacking This section describes how to unpack the Novus Micro. • Safety checklists (Section 1.1). • Unpacking and inspection checklist (Section 1.2).

  • Page 7: Safety Checklists

    Carefully unpack the unit. Report any shipping damage at once. Read this manual. If you have any questions about the safe installation, operation or mainte- nance of the unit, contact Alpha Technologies’s customer service department. Before installation, confirm the input voltage and current input requirements of the load(s) is compatible with the unit’s output.

  • Page 8: Battery Safety Checklist

    Remove all rings, watches, jewelry or other conductive items before working inside the enclosure. Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Recycling is the best method. Never burn batteries to dispose of them. They may explode. Never open the batteries. The contents are toxic. Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Inspection Checklist

    Any ordered options. If ordered from Alpha, the batteries are shipped separately. TIP: For a description of the unit, see Section 5.1, “The Novus Micro.” Save The Original Shipping Container If you need to return the unit for servicing, pack it in the original shipping container.
  • Page 10 For technical support or for other information, contact Alpha’s customer service department at: i l a Complete the following for your records Serial # __________________________________ Options __________________________________ Purchase Date ____________________________ This Novus Micro was purchased from Dealer ___________________________________ City _____________________________________ State/Province _____________________________ Zip/Postal Code ___________________________ Country __________________________________...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Section 2 Installation This section describes how to install and wire the Novus Micro. • Site preparation checklist (Section 2.1). • Mounting (Section 2.2). • How to wire the unit to the loads, line and the batteries (Section 2.3).

  • Page 12: Site Preparation Checklist

    Then hook the cabinet to the top of the bracket and swing it down. Then attach the bottom of the bracket to the bottom of the cabinet with the two mounting screws. Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 13: Wiring

    2 Installation 2.3 Wiring TIP: For a description of the unit see Section 5.1, “The Novus Micro.” DANGER: Total earth ground leakage current of loads connected to the unit should not exceed 3.1 mA. Tips: • The terminal blocks are torqued to 10.0 lb-in (1.2 Nm).
  • Page 14 Section 3.2, “Turning the Unit On and Off.” Black Wire Wire To the Unit’s Battery Connector 33 AHr Battery Wiring (24 VDC) for Novus Micro 200 ONLY Cabinet Rear To the Unit’s Black Battery Connector Wire...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Section 3 Operation This section describes how to turn on, turn off and operate the Novus Micro. • Special features (Sections 3.1). • How to turn the unit on or off (Sections 3.2). • How to start the self test (Section 3.3).

  • Page 16: Novus Micro Special Features

    3 Operation 3.1 Novus Micro Special Features Input Goes to the Output When it is turned off, disabled or in a fault condition, the input power is passed directly through to the output with no line conditioning provided. To disconnect line power to the loads, turn off the unit’s input circuit breaker located on the front panel.
  • Page 17 Turn the input circuit breaker off. The unit switches to battery mode. Line Mode Turn the input circuit breaker on. The unit switches to line, buck or boost mode (Section 3.9.3). Test Finished Buck or Boost Mode Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 18: Testing The Unit

    110% LED on operation prior to starting the NOT FLASHING self test. or flashing? ON or FLASHING Go To Section 3.4, “Troubleshooting with the Control Panel” Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting With The Control Panel

    LEDs (Figure . t l t i n , y r . t l t i n , y r , y r 3.3). If not, the fault code reappears. Troubleshooting Finished Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 20 . y l l n i l s ' t s ' t a t l a t l F ° ° 4 s ' t . t n Figure 3.2 Fault and Alarm Definitions Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 21 . t l t i n a t l . t l t i n s t l n i l Fix the malfunction first. Then push the Test Button to clear the fault code. Figure 3.3 Fault Recovery Table Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 22: Measuring The Output Power

    (Section 4.1) to see if they can hold an adequate charge. Start Press the % Batt button. For as long as the button is pressed down, the LEDs become a battery meter showing the battery's approximate Example: Batteries are charge at that mo- 100% charged. ment. Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 23: Replacing The Batteries

    Hot Swap mode. Replace the batteries (Section 2.3). Simultaneously press down the Mute and % Batt buttons for at least 2 seconds. The LEDs stop flashing showing the unit is no longer in Hot Swap mode. Battery Changing Finished Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 24: Normal / Generator Parameter Toggling

    30 seconds of press- ing the Mute and % Load buttons. The new parameter takes effect after the unit returns to Line mode. If the parameters are unchanged, the unit automatically returns to Line mode after 30 seconds. Parameter Changing Finished Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 25: Operating The Control Panel

    When the LEDs are sequentially flashing, pressing it for at least 3 seconds switches the unit into Battery mode from Shutdown mode (Section 3.9.7). If line power is qualified, the unit automatically switches into Line mode. If it isn’t, it stays in Battery mode. Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 26 The On Line (25%) LED is on. This is the normal Line Mode operating mode. The line is qualified (84 VAC to 157 VAC), the batteries are charging and the unit Boost or Buck is ready to supply backup power. Mode Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 27 The On Line and On Battery (25% and 50%) LEDs are on. The unit is preparing to switch from Line Battery mode to Line mode. When the line is Requalifying qualified, the unit waits before transferring to make sure the line is stable. Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 28 Battery backup power left. Turn off unnecessary loads to increase the backup time. In Line mode, when it is constantly flashing, the battery is charging. It will stop flashing once the Line battery is charged. Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 29: Shutdown Mode

    It automatically switches to Line mode when it is. • While in Battery mode, the batteries are almost discharged with only enough power to keep the unit’s control and moni- toring circuits active (Section 3.10). Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 30: Hot Swap

    The factory default setting is normal where the unit runs on normal parameters as shown in Figure 3.5. Normal Generator or Line Noisy Line Battery Mode Generator Parameters Normal Parameters Line Mode Normal Parameters Generator Parameters Battery Mode Figure 3.5 Generator and Normal Parameters Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 31: Battery Discharge States

    -Low Battery (75%) LED Flashing -On Battery (50%) LED On NOTE: Not to scale. Perform a battery backup time test (Section 4.1) to learn how long each state lasts for your operating conditions. Figure 3.6 Battery Discharge States Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Section 4 Maintenance This section describes how to main- tain the Novus Micro. • How to measure the battery backup time (Section 4.1). • Troubleshooting (Section 4.2). • How to return units to Alpha Technologies for servicing (Section 4.3).

  • Page 33: Measuring The Battery Backup Time

    The battery reserve time of total is the battery 1 hour and 6 min. reserve time. Turn on the input circuit breaker to return the unit to line mode and charge the batteries. Backup Time Testing Finished Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot resolve a problem, contact Alpha Technologies cus- tomer service department. By following this manual’s guidelines, you will have many years of trouble free service.
  • Page 35 . y r . y r y t l . t i . t l t l u . y r . y r y t l . t i Figure 4.1 Troubleshooting Table Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 36: Description

    Section 5 Description This section describes the Novus Micro. • Its controls and connectors (Section 5.1). • Specifications (Section 5.2).

  • Page 37: The Novus Micro

    5 Description 5.1 The Novus Micro Cover This removable cover protects the unit’s interior. Secondary Lock This hole lets you attach a lock to provide additional security. Screw Lock This secures the cover to the unit’s chassis. Cooling Vents These cool the unit. They must not be blocked and should be periodically checked to see they are not blocked by leaves or other debris.

  • Page 38: Control Panel

    5 Description 5.1 The Novus Micro (Continued) Input Circuit Breaker This provides input protection for the unit. It can also be used as a line power on/off switch. On/Off Switch This turns the unit on and off. Control Panel This lets you control the unit and perform troubleshooting.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    , ) l > , ) l , ) l , ) l , ) l , ) l > l l u i l t * * * * * ± ± Specifications subject to change without notice. Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 40 131°F (55°C), derate output power by 2% of load. 1B) These units can operate at –40°F (–40°C) after the unit is stabilized and working at 23°F (–5°C). 2) Derate operating temperature by 4°F (2°C) per 1000 ft. (305m) above 4500 ft. (1370m). Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 41: Index

    Battery mode ............22 Delay in transfer from Battery to Line mode ... 11, 22 Customer service contact phone numbers ..... 5 Boost mode ............11, 22 Boost/Buck voltage parameters ...... 22, 35 Brackets, pole or wall mount attachment .... 32 Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 42 Delay, from battery to line mode ......22 Input Derating, for high temp and altitude ....35 Circuit breaker ............ 33 Goes to output ............ 11 Description of Novus Micro ....... 32-35 Power terminal block ..........8 Discharged Battery Parameters ............35 LED Indicator ............26 Voltage fluctuations ........
  • Page 43 Matching to loads ..........2 Measuring ............17 Stable line, unit waits for ........11 Shutdown ............24 Starting Overloaded unit, how to measure ......17 Unit after installation ........... 11 Unit without line power present ......20 Storage, battery ............3 Alpha Technologies...
  • Page 44 Buck and Boost levels ........22, 35 As battery discharges ......... 26 Warning Label, attaching to utility panel ......2 Low battery ............23 Of discharged battery ......... 26 Of fault with unit ..........14-16 Warranty repairs, return to factory ......29 Alpha Technologies...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    Alpha Technologies warrants its equipment to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of manufacture. The liability of Alpha Technologies under this warranty is solely limited to repairing, replacing, or issuing credit for such equipment (at the discretion of Alpha Technologies), provided that: 1.
  • Page 46 Turn OFF the On/Off Switch. Turn OFF the Input Circuit Breaker. For emergency technical support 7 days a week / 24 hours a day call: USA: 1–800–863–3364 CANADA: 1–800–667–8743 For technical information, contact Alpha Technologies customer service department directly at: i l a...
  • Page 47 Units R5–R7, Regents Park Estate Cnr Park Rd. and Prince’s Rd East Regents Park, NSW 2143, Australia Tel: +61–2–9722–3320 Fax: +61–2–9722–3321 Alpha sales and service offices located throughout the world © 2004 Alpha Technologies http://www.alpha.com Printed In Canada 017–214–C0 04 / 04...

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