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Alcad AT30 SERIES Operating And Service Instructions

Alcad AT30 SERIES Operating And Service Instructions

Microprocessor-controlled float battery charger three phase input (25 - 1,000 adc)
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Operating and Service Instructions
AT30
SERIES
MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED
FLOAT BATTERY CHARGER
THREE PHASE INPUT
(25 - 1,000 Adc)
3 Powdered Metals Drive
North Haven, CT 06473-3209
Tel.: (203) 985-2500
Fax: (203) 985-2539
www.alcadusa.com

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  • Page 1 Operating and Service Instructions AT30 SERIES MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED FLOAT BATTERY CHARGER THREE PHASE INPUT (25 - 1,000 Adc) 3 Powdered Metals Drive North Haven, CT 06473-3209 Tel.: (203) 985-2500 Fax: (203) 985-2539 www.alcadusa.com...
  • Page 2 HOW TO READ THE AT30 MODEL NUMBER Your AT30 model number is coded to describe the options that are included. Please find the model number on the data nameplate and write it in the spaces provided below. Then follow the chart to determine the configuration of your battery charger.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary markings on: A) this equipment, B) battery, and C) any other equipment to be used in conjunction with this equipment. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions, and therefore should be filed for easy access.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK OPERATION ....................Back Cover HOW TO READ THE AT30 MODEL NUMBER ..........Inside Front Cover IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................i Receiving and Installing the AT30 Battery Charger Storing the AT30 ....................2 Reporting shipping damage ...................2 Unpacking and inspecting the AT30 ..............2 Inspection checklist ....................2 Moving the AT30 ....................3 Enclosure type and weight table ................3...
  • Page 5 AT30 Series Battery Charger Internal Component Layout: Style-5030 Enclosure....... 74 AT30 Series Battery Charger Internal Component Layout: Style-163 Enclosure......76 AT30 Series Battery Charger Instrument Panel / PC Board Detail w/Aux Relay PC Board..78 AT30 Series Battery Charger Schematic - Standard w/o Options ..........80 AT30 Series Battery Charger Schematic - with Common Options..........

  • Page 6: Storing The At30

    RECEIVING THE AT30 1. RECEIVING THE AT30 1.1. STORING THE AT30 If you store the AT30 for more than a few days before installation, you should store it in its original shipping container, and in a temperature controlled, dry climate. Ambient temperatures of 32 to 122° F / 0 to 50° C are acceptable.

  • Page 7: Moving The At30

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.4. MOVING THE AT30 Once you have established that the AT30 is undamaged, identify the enclosure style of your unit. Please refer to the table below. Standard AT30 NEMA-1 Type Enclosures ( Style-5018 / Style-5030 / Style-163 / Style-198 ) Output Voltage Ampere Rating...

  • Page 8: Mounting The At30

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.5. MOUNTING THE AT30 Chose the mounting method for the unit enclosure from the table below. ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE MANUAL MOUNTING METHOD SECTION Style-5018 Style-5030/163/198 1.5.1 Floor-Mounting STANDARD STANDARD 1.5.2 Wall-Mounting OPTIONAL 19in / 483mm Rack-Mounting 1.5.3 23-24in / 584-610mm OPTIONAL Rack-Mounting 1.5.1.
  • Page 9 INSTALLING THE AT30 PROCEDURE (Style-5030) 1. Install four (4) 0.375 / 9.5mm or 0.5in/12.7mm bolts into the floor per mounting dimensions featured in the outline drawing (JE5086-00). 2. Using the methods described in Section 1.4, carefully lift the AT30 above the floor-mounting bolts.

  • Page 10: Wall-Mounting The At30 (Optional)

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.5.2. Wall-Mounting the AT30 (Style-5018 enclosure only) AT30 battery chargers housed in the floor-mounted Style-5018 enclosure can be wall-mounted. You do not need to modify the standard Style-5018 enclosure for wall mounting, but a special wall-mounting kit (EI5008-00) is required.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING THE AT30 Style-5018 Wall-Mounting NOTE: 1. Refer to the outline drawing (JE5085-00) in Appendix C, on Page 66 for overall size, mounting dimensions and cabinet specifications for the Style- 5018 enclosure.

  • Page 12: Rack-Mounting The At30 (Optional)

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.5.3. Rack-Mounting the AT30 (Style-5018 enclosure only) AT30 battery chargers housed in the floor-mounted Style-5018 enclosure can be installed in most relay racks with standard EIA hole spacing. You do not need to modify the standard Style-5018 enclosure for rack mounting, but a special rack-mounting kit (EI0193-03) is required.
  • Page 13 INSTALLING THE AT30 Style-5018 Rack-Mounting NOTES: 1. Units are installed from the front. Refer to the outline drawing (JE5085-00) in Appendix C, on Page 66 f overall size, mounting dimensions and cabinet specifications for the Style-5018 enclosure.

  • Page 14: Changing The Transformer Taps

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.6. CHANGING THE TRANSFORMER TAPS IMPORTANT: The AT30 Battery Charger is designed for a single ac supply voltage. Note the ac voltage listing on the data nameplate and the tag attached to the front panel. If your particular ac supply voltage does not match your AT30 ac input requirements, you MUST change the ac input circuit breaker (and/or fuses) and the input surge suppressors.
  • Page 15 INSTALLING THE AT30 PROCEDURE 1. Verify that all voltages within the enclosure are de-energized and locked out. 2. See Section 3.5 for necessary steps to follow when accessing internal components within the AT30. 3. Change the jumpers on the main transformer (T1) as shown in the table below.

  • Page 16: Making The Ac Input Connections

    2. Run the ac wiring to terminals TB1-L1, TB1-L2, TB1-L3 and TB1-GND on the I/O panel board in the enclosure. 3. For your convenience, all AT30 Series battery chargers are supplied with CU-AL ac input compression lugs. Style-5018 and Style-5030 enclosure ac input lugs accept #14-1/0 AWG wire.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE AT30 MAKING THE AC INPUT CONNECTIONS - GRAPHICS Style-5018 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) Detail user-supplied ac input wiring user-supplied ac input wiring Style-5030 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) Detail user-supplied ac input wiring Style-163 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) Detail...

  • Page 18: Making The Dc Output Connections

    3. Run the dc wiring to terminals TB1(+) and TB1(-) on the I/O panel board in the enclosure. 4. For your convenience, all AT30 Series battery chargers are supplied with CU-AL dc output compression lugs. Style-5018 enclosure dc output lugs accept #14-1/0 AWG wire.
  • Page 19 INSTALLING THE AT30 MAKING THE DC OUTPUT CONNECTIONS - GRAPHICS user-supplied dc output wiring Style-5018 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) Detail user-supplied dc output wiring Style-5030 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) Detail Style-163 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) Detail user-supplied dc output wiring...

  • Page 20: Wiring The At30 For Remote Sensing

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.9. WIRING THE AT30 FOR REMOTE SENSING You can wire the AT30 to regulate the output voltage at the battery terminals, instead of at the charger output terminals. Remote sensing does the following: 1. Compensates for voltage drop in the dc wiring between the AT30 and the battery.
  • Page 21 INSTALLING THE AT30 6. Connect user-supplied external remote sense leads from the battery or dc bus to the remote sense terminals on the I/O panel. 7. Replace the two (2) dc output CU-AL compression lugs and tighten all hardware. 8. Check your work thoroughly. Replace the safety shield (if supplied) before reeneregizing the AT30.

  • Page 22: Wiring To The Remote Alarm Contacts

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.10. WIRING TO THE REMOTE ALARM CONTACTS Built-in Summary (Common) Alarm Relay (standard) The Main Control PC Board (A1), mounted on the back of the front door, is equipped with one form C Summary Alarm contact (TB3) that transfers for any alarm.

  • Page 23: Auxiliary Relay Board (Optional)

    INSTALLING THE AT30 Auxiliary Relay Board (optional) The Auxiliary Alarm Relay PC Board (A5), provides two form C contacts (TB4-1 through TB4-36) for each of the following individual alarms: • High DC Voltage • Low DC Voltage • DC Output Failure •...

  • Page 24: Installing The Temperature Compensation Probe (Optional)

    INSTALLING THE AT30 1.11. INSTALLING THE TEMP. COMPENSATION PROBE (OPTIONAL) The temperature compensation probe contains a temperature-dependent resistor in an epoxy module that you install near your battery. There are three steps in installing the assembly: 1. Mounting the probe assembly near the battery. 2.
  • Page 25 INSTALLING THE AT30 • Run the cable though a conduit if possible, but not through a conduit containing any power wiring. • Route the other end to the probe at the battery and coil up excess cable. NOTE: If the standard (25ft / 7.6m) cable is not long enough, longer cable assemblies are available in lengths of 50, 100 &...

  • Page 26: Using Temperature Compensation

    INSTALLING THE AT30 7. Check your work. Be sure that: • All connections are secure. • The shield is connected to ground at the charger end only (on the main circuit board). • The cable is connected to TB8 on the circuit board. Other terminal blocks may look similar.

  • Page 27: Installing The At30 For Remote Communications (Optional)

    INSTALLING THE AT30 Please note the following: • You should set the Float and Equalize voltages to the values recommended by your battery manufacturer for 77° F (25° C). • When you enter the Edit mode to adjust the Float or Equalize voltage (see Section 2.3.2), the front panel meter shows the 77°...

  • Page 28: Operating The At30 Battery Charger 2.1 Starting The At30 2.1.1 Understanding The Start-Up Sequence

    OPERATING THE AT30 2. OPERATING THE AT30 BATTERY CHARGER 2.1. STARTING THE AT30 2.1.1. Understanding the startup sequence The AT30 is set up at the factory to work with most common batteries and loads without further adjustment. When you start the AT30 for the first time, the factory settings (float voltage, equalize voltage, etc.) control the operation of the charger.

  • Page 29: Factory Settings Table

    OPERATING THE AT30 • If you have an optional temperature compensation probe installed, the front panel displays LEAD during startup, indicating that the temperature compensation is set up for lead-acid batteries. While this is being displayed, you can press any front panel key to change the display to read NICD, to change the temperature compensation setup for nickel cadmium batteries.

  • Page 30: Using The At30 Front Panel Features

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.2. USING THE AT30 FRONT PANEL FEATURES 2.2.1. If the meter displays an error message When you apply power to the AT30 for the first time, the micro-processor control circuit performs a diagnostic check of the system. If it finds anything wrong, it writes an error code to the display, such as E 01.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Float Or Equalize Mode

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.2.3. Selecting the Float or Equalize mode The AT30 has 2 output voltage settings, Float and Equalize. Use the Float mode for all normal battery charging and to operate your dc system. Use the Equalize mode if it is necessary to balance the level of charge among the cells of the battery.

  • Page 32: Manual Equalize Method

    OPERATING THE AT30 Manual Equalize Method Choose the manual equalize method when you want to equalize charge the battery, but only when you are able to monitor the battery voltage and gassing rate. After you select the manual equalize method, press the key to put the charger into the equalize mode.

  • Page 33: Testing The Front Panel Indicators

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.2.5. Testing the front panel indicators • Press the key. This is also the key. DOWN LAMP TEST The meter will display 8888 , and all status & alarm indicators will light. key does not test the AC ON indicator. The AC ON LAMP TEST indicator lights whenever ac power is present, and the ac circuit breaker is turned on.

  • Page 34: Setting The At30 Parameters

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.3. SETTING PARAMETERS IN THE AT30 2.3.1. Understanding Parameter Settings You can change the settings of the AT30 while the charger is operating, using the front panel controls. The changes you make take effect immediately, and are saved internally. If the charger is taken out of service, and then later returned to service, it restarts using the last values you set.

  • Page 35: Setting The Float And Equalize Voltages

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.3.2. Setting the Float and Equalize voltages • Press the key. EDIT/ENTER The FLOAT and DC VOLTS indicators light, and the display flashes the present value of the float voltage. Press and release the key to DOWN increase or decrease the value in the display by one count, or press and hold the key to scroll the value in the display upward or...

  • Page 36: Setting The Equalize Timer

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.3.3. Setting the Equalize Timer • Press the key until the EQLZ HRS REMAINING, EDIT/ENTER MANUAL TIMER and AUTO EQLZ TIMER indicators light, and the display flashes the present value of the equalize timer duration in hours. Press and release the key to increase or decrease the value in DOWN...

  • Page 37: Setting The High And Low Dc Voltage Alarms

    OPERATING THE AT30 Setting the High DC Voltage Alarm • Press the key until the HIGH DC VOLTAGE indicator EDIT/ENTER flashes, and the display flashes the present value of the high dc voltage alarm. Press and release the key to increase or decrease the value in DOWN the display by one count, or press and hold the key to scroll...

  • Page 38: Adjusting Ground Detection Sensitivity

    OPERATING THE AT30 Adjusting Ground Detection Sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the ground detection alarm circuit. You must have a test resistor whose value is the sensitivity you want. You can adjust the sensitivity from 5 to 50 kΩ. The potentiometer for adjusting ground detection circuit sensitivity is located on the main...

  • Page 39: Disabling The Ground Detection Alarm

    OPERATING THE AT30 Using Ground Detection in Charger Standby Mode If you put the AT30 into standby mode by opening the dc circuit breaker (CB2), the ground detection circuit will send an erroneous negative ground alarm. There are two ways to work around this: •...

  • Page 40: Enabling The High Dc Voltage Shutdown Feature

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.3.6. Enabling the High DC Voltage shutdown feature The AT30 has a built-in high dc voltage shutdown feature. In case of any maladjustment or internal failure that results in a continuous output voltage that is too high, the AT30 shuts down after 30 seconds to protect the battery.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Voltmeter Accuracy

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.3.7. Adjusting the Voltmeter Accuracy The AT30 voltmeter is adjusted at the factory to display the actual output voltage within ±1%. If you replace any component that affects meter accuracy, such as the main control PC board or R4, you should readjust the meter.

  • Page 42: Using The Low Level Detector (Lld)

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.3.8. Using the Low Level Detector (LLD) The AT30 battery charger is equipped with a summary alarm safety override circuit. This feature forces the summary alarm (common alarm) relay contact to transfer, sending an alarm, even if there is a catastrophic failure of the charger's control circuitry.

  • Page 43: Using The Front Panel Security Feature

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.3.9. Using the front panel security feature The AT30 charger is shipped with all the front instrument panel keys enabled. You can disable the following front panel functions: • Selecting Equalize method • Changing settings using the EDIT/ENTER •...

  • Page 44: Performing Routine Maintenance

    OPERATING THE AT30 2.4. Performing routine maintenance WARNING: High voltages appear at several points inside the battery charger. Use extreme caution when working inside the charger. Do not attempt to work inside the charger unless you are a qualified technician or electrician.
  • Page 45 OPERATING THE AT30 2.4.4. Check temperature compensation probe (optional) If you are using the optional temperature compensation probe, be sure that the probe is securely installed. Be sure the connectors and the wiring from the probe to the AT30 charger are in good condition. If there is a failure of the temperature compensation probe, or the wiring, the AT30 charger displays the error code E 08.

  • Page 46: Sample Preventive Maintenance Procedure

    OPERATING THE AT30 SAMPLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE AT30 BATTERY CHARGER Suggested frequency: every 6 months Maintenance date Performed by Step Instructions Results (standard features) • Clean battery All vents clean and open. • charger Remove dust and debris from inside of unit.
  • Page 47 OPERATING THE AT30 • Exercise front Switch from float to equalize, then back panel controls to float. • Turn off the dc circuit breaker. E 07 may appear on display (requires at least 5% of rated output current). Reset breaker. •...

  • Page 48: A Step-By-Step Troubleshooting Procedure

    SERVICING THE AT30 3. SERVICING THE AT30 3.1. A STEP-BY-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE The AT30 battery charger is fully tested and calibrated at the factory and should work for years with a minimum of attention. If you do encounter trouble, there are three steps you should take to find the problem and return the charger to service.

  • Page 49: Interpreting Front Panel Error Messages

    SERVICING THE AT30 3.2. INTERPRETING FRONT PANEL ERROR MESSAGES If the AT30 control circuit detects a hardware or wiring problem, it may display an error code on the front panel. To solve the problem, use the table starting below, which lists the error codes and the procedures to use. WARNING: High voltages appear at several points inside the battery charger.
  • Page 50 SERVICING THE AT30 Error Meaning Repair Procedure Code Internal memory Any parameters that you set, such as Float or Equalize voltage, are E 04 failure saved internally. The internal memory is tested on startup. If the memory test fails, E 04 appears on the front panel display. The error may also appear if the controller was trying to write to the memory while a power failure occured.
  • Page 51 SERVICING THE AT30 Error Meaning Repair Procedure Code Defective Disconnect the wiring from the probe, and measure the resistance of the E 08 temperature probe with an Ohmmeter. The resistance should be approximately compensation 10,000 Ohms at normal room temperature (77° F / 25° C). If the probe probe reads open or shorted, it needs to be replaced.

  • Page 52: Using The Troubleshooting Chart

    SERVICING THE AT30 3.3. USING THE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART WARNING: High voltages appear at several points inside the battery charger. Use extreme caution when working inside the charger. Do not attempt to work inside the charger unless you are a qualified technician or electrician.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting Chart Begins On

    SERVICING THE AT30 3.4. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE Front panel 1. An external 1A. Soft Reset of control board by pressing S7 reset switch. meter surge has S7 is located inside the charger, on the control board’s right displays all interrupted edge (as viewed from the rear of the front panel).
  • Page 54 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE DC breaker 1. Battery 1. Check and correct battery wiring if necessary. trips (or fuses connected with clear) reverse polarity immediately 2. Defective 2. Test by disconnecting wires # 7, 8 & 9 at the rectifier module(s) rectifier bridge (if (A16) mounted on the main heat sink(s), or at the main unfiltered AT30)
  • Page 55 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE No output 1. AC supply 1. If the AC ON indicator is out, check the feeder circuit breaker or current, and failure fuse. AC ON lamp 2. Input fuse 2. Remove the ac fuses (F1A, F1B and F1C) from the fuse is out, but ac F1A/B/C blown holder(s) and check if blown with an Ohmmeter or fuse tester.
  • Page 56 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE Front panel is 1. Control 1. Make sure the Gate Driver board (A15) is firmly connected dead, but ac boards are not to the Main Control board (A1) via plugs (J17 to P17). Make and dc connected sure the two signal harness plugs are firmly inserted into the...
  • Page 57 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE Output 1. Temperature 1. If the optional temperature compensation probe is installed, voltage does compensation the output voltage may be different from the selected float or not agree probe is equalize voltage. The difference in the voltages depends on with front installed the probe temperature.
  • Page 58 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE Input current 1. Wrong ac 1. Be sure the T1 primary taps are wired correctly for your input too high input voltage, or voltage. See Changing Transformer Taps, Section 1.6. The actual T1 wired ac input voltage must be at least 88% of the rated value for the incorrectly...
  • Page 59 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE Lamp test key 1. No Vac 1. The lamp test key does not work during an ac power failure. does not work, 2. Control circuit 2. Open the front panel, and be sure that the control circuit board or some lamps board A1 is not is securely mounted on the standoffs on the back of the panel.
  • Page 60 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE LOW DC 1. Battery is 1. After an ac power failure, or a battery discharge for any other VOLTAGE discharged reason, it may take several hours to recharge the battery. It is indicator is on, normal for the LOW DC VOLTAGE indicator to be on until the but ac and dc...
  • Page 61 SERVICING THE AT30 PROBABLE SYMPTOM RECOMMENDED ACTION CAUSE AC INPUT 1. AC power 1. If the ac input power fails, the front panel AC ON indicator goes FAILURE failure out, and the AC INPUT FAILURE indicator goes on. indicator is on 2.

  • Page 62: Replacing Defective Components

    SERVICING THE AT30 3.5. REPLACING DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WARNING: High voltages and high temperatures appear at several points inside the AT30. Use extreme caution when working inside the enclosure. Do not attempt to work inside the charger unless you are a qualified technician or electrician.
  • Page 63 SERVICING THE AT30 Replacing the control circuit board (A1) and/or gate driver board (A15) For a more detailed description of this procedure, please reference service instruction (JD5012-00). CAUTION: The main control printed circuit board (A1) is sensitive to damage from static discharges. Leave the board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
  • Page 64 SERVICING THE AT30 Replacing the ac surge suppressors (VR2, VR4 or VR5) Turn off all power to the charger. Disconnect the battery from the output terminals. Remove the safety shield. For VR2 (connected to L1), VR4 (connected to L2) or VR5 (connected to L3), remove the hardware from the input terminal Lx, and remove the lugged lead of the ac surge suppressor.
  • Page 65 SERVICING THE AT30 Replacing the power (ballast) resistor (R3) - 48 and 130 Vdc units only For 48 Vdc and 130 Vdc AT30 battery chargers, R3 is mounted with metal brackets onto the back panel of the enclosure. Cut wires # 49 and # 51 connected to R3 as close to the resistor leads as possible.

  • Page 66: Ordering Replacement Parts

    • Circuit symbol, factory part number and description from the supplied Parts Data Package report • Model number and serial number of your AT30 Series battery charger • Quantity required Note: Some of the factory part numbers listed on the Parts Data Package report may differ from the standard replacement part numbers listed in this manual.
  • Page 67 SERVICING THE AT30 Factory Part Number Rec. Symbol Description Spares 12 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc 130 Vdc Main Inductor see supplied Parts Data Package Optional Filter Inductor see supplied Parts Data Package Jumper for disabling Ground Detection circuit RC0100-00 on Main Control PC Board (A1) Jumper for voltage selection on RC0100-00...

  • Page 68: Appendix A: At30 Performance Specifications

    APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Except as noted, all specifications apply at: 77° F / 25 °C, nominal ac line voltage & nominal float voltage Specification Conditions 12 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc 130 Vdc Vac +10%, -12% 0.25% 0 to 100% load Output voltage regulation Temp.

  • Page 69: Appendix B: Field Installable Accessories

    APPENDIX B FIELD INSTALLABLE ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS All AT30 options/accessories listed below are available in kits for field installation, which contain all parts, mounting hardware and detailed installation instructions. Kit part numbers may be dependant upon enclosure type (e.g. Style-5018, Style-5030 & Style-163). To order accessories/options, please provide the following information for each kit: •...

  • Page 70: Appendix C: Standard Drawings

    APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Outline - AT30 Battery Charger: NEMA-1 Style-5018 Enclosure (JE5085-00)
  • Page 71 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Outline - AT30 Battery Charger: NEMA-1 Style-5018 Enclosure (JE5085-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5085-00.pdf...

  • Page 72: At30 Series Battery Charger Outline: Nema-1 Style-5030 Enclosure

    APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Outline - AT30 Battery Charger: NEMA-1 Style-5030 Enclosure (JE5086-00)
  • Page 73 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Outline - AT30 Battery Charger: NEMA-1 Style-5030 Enclosure (JE5086-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5086-00.pdf...

  • Page 74: At30 Series Battery Charger Outline: Nema-1 Style-163 Enclosure

    APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Outline - AT30 Battery Charger: NEMA-1 Style-163 Enclosure (JE5095-00)
  • Page 75 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Outline - AT30 Battery Charger: NEMA-1 Style-163 Enclosure (JE5095-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5095-00.pdf...

  • Page 76: At30 Series Battery Charger Internal Component Layout: Style-5018 Enclosure

    Internal Component Layout Drawing - AT30 Battery Charger: Style-5018 with ALL options (JE5088-99) Note: This internal component layout drawing (JE5088-99) depicts an AT30 Series battery charger housed in a Style-5018 enclosure, with ALL available options. Standard components (A1 through VR7) are supplied in all such units.
  • Page 77 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Internal Component Layout Drawing - AT30 Battery Charger: Style-5018 with ALL options (JE5088-99) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5088-99.pdf...

  • Page 78: At30 Series Battery Charger Internal Component Layout: Style-5030 Enclosure

    Internal Component Layout Drawing - AT30 Battery Charger: Style-5030 with ALL options (JE5089-99) Note: This internal component layout drawing (JE5089-99) depicts an AT30 Series battery charger housed in a Style-5030 enclosure, with ALL available options. Standard components (A1 through VR7) are supplied in all such units.
  • Page 79 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Internal Component Layout Drawing - AT30 Battery Charger: Style-5030 with ALL options (JE5089-99) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5089-99.pdf...

  • Page 80: At30 Series Battery Charger Internal Component Layout: Style-163 Enclosure

    Internal Component Layout Drawing - AT30 Battery Charger: Style-163 with ALL options (JE5098-99) Note: This internal component layout drawing (JE5098-99) depicts an AT30 Series battery charger housed in a Style-163 enclosure, with ALL available options. Standard components (A1 through VR7) are supplied in all such units.
  • Page 81 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Internal Component Layout Drawing - AT30 Battery Charger: Style-163 with ALL options (JE5098-99) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5098-99.pdf...

  • Page 82: At30 Series Battery Charger Instrument Panel / Pc Board Detail W/Aux Relay Pc Board

    APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Instrument Panel / PC Board Detail - AT30 Battery Charger: with optional Auxiliary Alarm Relay PC Board (JE5091-39) Note: This instrument panel drawing (JE5091-39) depicts the optional Auxiliary Alarm Relay PC Board (A5), which provides two (2) sets of individual form-c contacts (TB4) for all alarm conditions. Standard AT30 battery chargers feature one (1) set of form-c summary (common) alarm contacts (TB3).
  • Page 83 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Instrument Panel / PC Board Detail - AT30 Battery Charger: with optional Auxiliary Alarm Relay PC Board (JE5091-39) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5091-39.pdf...

  • Page 84: At30 Series Battery Charger Schematic - Standard W/O Options

    Schematic - AT30 Battery Charger Standard w/o Options (JE5092-00) Note: This electrical schematic (JE5092-00) depicts a standard AT30 Series battery charger with no options supplied. Standard components (A1 through VR7) are supplied in all such units. A customized schematic featuring electrical ratings of applicable items is available for any AT30, based upon a quote or a manufactured unit.
  • Page 85 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Schematic - AT30 Battery Charger Standard w/o Options (JE5092-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5092-00.pdf...

  • Page 86: At30 Series Battery Charger Schematic - With Common Options

    A customized schematic featuring electrical ratings of applicable items is available for any AT30, based upon a quote or a manufactured unit. For document availability, please contact your sales representative with the model number, options, features and other specifications for the AT30 Series battery charger in question.
  • Page 87 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Schematic - AT30 Battery Charger with Common Options (JE5092-99) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5092-99.pdf...

  • Page 88: At30 Series Battery Charger Connection Diagram - Power Wiring W/Common Options

    Mainframe Power Wiring w/Common Options (JE5093-99) Note: This connection diagram (JE5093-99) depicts the mainframe power wiring of an AT30 Series battery charger with ALL options available from the standard ordering code. Please refer to the model number featured on the data nameplate and the supplied Parts Data Package report to identify, by circuit symbol, which components are applicable to each individual unit.
  • Page 89 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Connection Diagram - AT30 Battery Charger Mainframe Power Wiring w/Common Options (JE5093-99) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5093-99.pdf...

  • Page 90: At30 Series Battery Charger Connection Diagram - Control Signal Wiring

    APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Connection Diagram - AT30 Battery Charger Control (Signal) Wiring (JE5094-00) Note: A customized record drawing package is available for your AT30, featuring an itemized internal component layout, electrical schematic with component ratings, and a full connection diagram. If the standard drawings and wire list featured in this manual are not sufficient, please contact your Sales Representative for drawing availability from the battery charger manufacturer.
  • Page 91 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Connection Diagram - AT30 Battery Charger Control (Signal) Wiring (JE5094-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5094-00.pdf...

  • Page 92: At30 Series Battery Charger Connection Details - I/O Panels & Rectifier Assemblies

    APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Connection Details - AT30 Battery Charger I/O Panels & Rectifier Assemblies (JE5163-00) Note: A customized record drawing package is available for your AT30, featuring an itemized internal component layout, electrical schematic with component ratings, and a full connection diagram. If the standard drawings and wire list featured in this manual are not sufficient, please contact your Sales Representative for drawing availability from the battery charger manufacturer.
  • Page 93 APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) Connection Details - AT30 Battery Charger I/O Panels & Rectifier Assemblies (JE5163-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5163-00.pdf...

  • Page 94: Appendix D: Recommended Float/Equalize Voltages / Temp. Compensation

    APPENDIX D RECOMMENDED FLOAT AND EQUALIZE VOLTAGES This table contains suggested values for commonly used batteries. Consult your battery manufacturer's documentation for specific values and settings for your battery type. Recommended Recommended Battery Cell Type Float Voltage/cell Equalize Voltage/cell Antimony (1.215 Sp. Gr.) 2.17 2.33 Antimony (1.250 Sp.

  • Page 95: Appendix E: Dnp3 Level 2 / Modbus Communications Module

    APPENDIX E COMMUNICATIONS MODULE Your AT30 Microprocessor-controlled Battery Charger has provisions for an optional Communications Module that allows the user to remotely monitor and control the unit over a serial connection. This option supports DNP3 Level 2 and Modbus protocols over RS-232 or RS-485 half-duplex.

  • Page 96: Appendix F: Forced Load Sharing

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • The forced load sharing feature is designed only to work with two AT30 Series battery chargers. You cannot force load sharing with three or more chargers. • The units must have the same dc voltage and current rating, and have the same dc filtering level.
  • Page 97 APPENDIX F OPERATING CHARGERS WITH LOAD SHARING Restore external power connections to the battery chargers, and restart according to the normal procedure in the AT Series Battery Charger Operating and Service Instructions. After the chargers restart, the Primary charger attempts to establish communication with the Secondary. If communication is successful, the chargers behave as follows: •...

  • Page 98: Manual Specifications (Document Control Information / Online Availability)

    MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS DOCUMENT NUMBER: The text and graphics contained within this manual are controlled by the battery charger manufacturer's internal part number (JA5030-00). The revision level and dates of this manual's text and graphics are listed below. These controls supercede all other available dates. The first two and last two pages of this manual are reserved for company-specific front and back cover artwork.
  • Page 100 Repeat the above steps until you have set all parameters. 3 Powdered Metals Drive North Haven, CT 06473-3209 Tel.: (203) 985-2500 Fax: (203) 985-2539 www.alcadusa.com JA0100-03 - Rev. 11-2008 ©2008 Alcad Standby Batteries...

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