Alpha Technologies APP60S Operator's Manual

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O P E R AT O R ' S M A N U A L
APP60S

Service Power

Supply
Copyright © 1998 Alpha Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies.
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  • Page 1: Service Power

    O P E R AT O R ’ S M A N U A L APP60S Service Power Supply Copyright © 1998 Alpha Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies. A L P H A T E C H N O L O G I E S...
  • Page 2: Save These Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS UNIT, THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS HAVE BEEN PLACED THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL. WHERE THESE SYMBOLS APPEAR, SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS POWER SUPPLIES SHOULD BE SERVICED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. POWER SUPPLIES CONTAIN MORE THAN ONE LIVE CIRCUIT. EVEN THOUGH AC IS NOT PRESENT AT THE INPUT, IT MAY BE PRESENT AT THE OUTPUT. WHEN USING AN EXTERNAL SERVICE DISCONNECT, VERIFY THAT IT IS EQUIPPED WITH A HIGH MAGNETIC CIRCUIT BREAKER PROPERLY RATED (AMPERAGE) FOR USE WITH THE POWER SUPPLY.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    AC Input Fuse AC LINE Indicator 30 / 60 VAC Switch ON / OFF Switch "Jones" Connector AC Line Cord INSTALLATION AND OPERATION APP60S Installation and Power Module Removal TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND REPAIR Repair Instructions Parts Ordering Instructions Trouble-shooting Guide WARANTY ILLUSTRATIONS...
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  • Page 6: Introduction

    Alpha AP Series standby power supplies and XP Series uninterruptible power supplies while they are being serviced. The APP60S can be used in either pole or ground-mount enclosures to provide signal processing equipment in Cable Television and Broadband LAN distribution systems with current-limited, regulated AC power.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    1. INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS MODEL APP60S APP60S E Input Voltage (VAC) 120 +/-15% 220/240 +/-15% Input Frequency (Hz) Input Current Max. (A) Output Voltage (VAC) 60/30 +/-5% 60/30 (60/48) +/-5% Output Current (A) Output Power (VA) Output Current Limit 150% of maximum output rating...
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Inspection

    1. INTRODUCTION Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the APP60S from its shipping container. Make sure that the following items have been included: 1. APP60S Service Power Supply. 2. Operator's Manual. Inspect the contents. If items are damaged or missing, contact Alpha Technologies and the shipping company immediately.
  • Page 9: App60S Front Panel

    2. APP60S FRONT PANEL APP60S Service Power Supply Ammeter AC Output Fuse AC Input Fuse AC LINE Indicator 30 / 60 VAC Switch ON / OFF Switch "Jones" Connector AC Line Cord 016-001-B0-002 6/97...
  • Page 10: Ammeter

    When there is no load at the output, the ammeter reads zero. When the meter reads above the rated output of the APP60S, such as 18 or 20 Amps, an overload or short circuit condition may exist in the load.
  • Page 11: Installation And Operation

    UPE/M Ground-mount Enclosure Location of SPI and Convenience Outlet (inside Alpha Enclosures) "ALT/ON" Switch "Jones" Connector accepts mating plug from APP60S Black and White wires from power module's output SPI Service Power Inserter (shown in PWE and UPE/M enclosures) 016-001-B0-002 6/97...
  • Page 12: App60S Installation And Power Module Removal

    3. Toggle the SPI's "ALT/ON" switch to "ALT". This transfers output power from the module to the APP60S which can now be used to maintain regulated, non-standby power to the cable plant until a replacement power module has been installed.
  • Page 13: Trouble-Shooting And Repair

    Repair Instructions On units returned to Alpha Technologies for repair, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) should first be obtained from Alpha's Customer Service Department. The RMA should be clearly marked on the unit’s original shipping container. If the original container is no longer available, the unit should be packed with at least 3 inches of shock-absorbent material.
  • Page 14: Waranty

    5. WARRANTY WARRANTY. Alpha Technologies, Inc., provides a LIMITED WARRANTY covering the performance of its Broadband products. The terms and conditions of the LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT are contained in a separate written LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT included with the Operator’s manual provided with this product. If there are any warranty claims, the purchaser (or purchaser’s representative) must follow the LIMITED...
  • Page 15 USA & LATIN AMERICA Alpha Technologies 3767 Alpha Way Bellingham, WA 98226 Tel: (360) 647-2360 Fax: (360) 671-4936 CANADA & ASIA PACIFIC Alpha Technologies 7033 Antrim Avenue Burnaby, B.C. V5J 4M5 Tel: (604) 430-1476 Fax: (604) 430-8908 UNITED KINGDOM Alpha Technologies...

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