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    Doc # PML-0209 Revision Level: A DC POWER PLANT PRODUCT MANUAL MODEL MX28B American Power Conversion 11035 Switzer Avenue Dallas, TX 75238 214-342-5000 December, 1999[...]

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    ii MX28B REVISION HISTORY Revision Date By Description A 12/16/99 BGL Initial release.[...]

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    MX28B iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATI ON ................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 I NTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 P RECAUTIONS .............[...]

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    iv MX28B 5.7.1 DC Circuit Breakers and Fuses ............................................................................................. 16 5.7.2 Installation of Circuit Breakers and Fuses ............................................................................. 17 5.7.2.1 Plug-in Circuit Breakers .............................................[...]

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    MX28B 1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction DC Power Systems from APC have unique features that make them easy to install, maintain, and upgrade. The rectifier units are modular and truly “hot-pluggable” into the shelf assembly without any separate ac wiring. All system settings are made from the system control unit that provides monitoring[...]

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    2 MX28B If damage has occurred or the quantity of items is not correct, then: 1) Make a descriptive notation on the delivery receipt before signing. 2) File a damage or shortage report with the carrier that delivered the shipment. 1.3.3 Concealed Damage It is the customer’s responsibility to unpack the power system and equipment received from APC[...]

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    MX28B 3 2. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SUPPORT APC manufactures a line power plants and provides customers with complete product and systems support and service. APC has an international network of factory trained service technicians. The service organization is on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If there is a problem with the power system, contact [...]

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    4 MX28B 3. WARRANTY PROVISIONS 3.1 General Provisions APC warrants the power equipment and components it manufactures or sells against defective materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the date of shipment. 3.1.1 Warranty Returns If initial physical inspection results in identification of a material or workmanship flaw(s) that [...]

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    MX28B 5 4. Advance Power, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any work accomplished or expenses incurred except with expressed written consent from Advance Power, Inc. 5. Advance Power, Inc. shall not be liable to the user (purchaser) or any third party for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, loss of use, loss[...]

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    6 MX28B 4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 4.1 Description The Advance Power, Inc. Model MX28B is a modular stand-alone -48V dc power plant. It is configurable in such a manner that it will support most typical applications within the specified current ranges (either 200 or 400 amperes) without special application engineering or assistan[...]

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    MX28B 7 Figure 4.1 - 2 . MX28B BLOCK DIAGRAM[...]

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    8 MX28B 4.2 Power Output Capacity The power plant has two basic configurations: The first supplies a maximum of 200 amps or 150 amps with N+1 redundancy. The housing for this configuration provides space for one rectifier shelf that can hold up to four rectifiers, a control unit, and one tier of up to 24 distribution circuit breakers. The second su[...]

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    MX28B 9 • Control of either a battery or a load LVD 4.5 AC Input Power Each rectifier requires 208/220/240V ac, single-phase, 50/60 Hz, supplied through an external 20-amp two-pole breaker. A rear located enclosure, with two holes for customer- supplied one-inch conduit entry, provides a terminal strip(s) for ac input power connection and a separ[...]

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    10 MX28B 4.7 DC Distribution A standard 24-position plug-in circuit breaker tier provides -48V distribution. The breaker tier is connected at its center to the -48V dc bus, and each side has an ampacity of 300A. Connections for -48V dc loads, requiring standard #10-32 two-hole lugs on 5/8-inch centers, are located directly above the corresponding b[...]

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    MX28B 11 4.10 Mechanical Dimensions: 15.75” high x 23” wide x 17.5” deep (200 amp unit) 22.75” high x 23” wide x 17.5” deep (400 amp unit ) Weight: Housing - 85 lbs. (200A); 110 lbs. (400A) Rectifier - 11 lbs. Color: Dawn Gray (fronts) 4.11 Compliance UL 1950 FCC Part 15, Class A[...]

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    12 MX28B 5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 5.1 Preparation 5.1.1 Recommended Tools • Standard selection of insulated hand tools. • Proper tools for crimping the selected cable lugs. 5.1.2 Recommended Test Equipment • Digital Multimeter 5.1.3 Equipment Inspection Remove equipment from packing material and inspect for shipping damage to verify the saf[...]

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    MX28B 13 5.1.6 Mounting Both front mounting on standard 23-inch rails and optional wall mounting are available. 5.1.7 Ventilation The rectifiers have fans that provide front to rear airflow for internal cooling. The MX28B housing should mounted such that there is free airflow to the front, top, and bottom of the unit. [Refer to Section 4.9 for envi[...]

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    14 MX28B cable(s) must also carry the full load current during battery operation. If assistance is required to determine the necessary cables for the application, contact your sales representative or Advance Power, Inc. 5.3.3 Connecting the Cables The battery cable connections are located at the top rear of the unit as shown in Figure 4.6 - 1 . The[...]

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    MX28B 15 Table 5.6 - 1 . External Alarm Input Definition Table 5.6 - 2 shows the external alarm input connection designations. Connector J4 is located on the interface card mounted in the top left side of the unit. Systems are shipped with jumper wires connecting each NC and corresponding C contact. A jumper wire should be removed only if the corre[...]

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    16 MX28B ALARM OUTPUT TERMINAL DESIGNATION NO-NC-C USER ALARM NOTES RELAY #1 RELAY #2 RELAY #3 RELAY #4 RELAY #5 RELAY #6 MINOR MAJOR J1 NO1-NC1-C1 NO2-NC2-C2 NO3-NC3-C3 NO4-NC4-C4 J2 NO5-NC5-C5 NO6-NC6-C6 NO7-NC7-C7 NO8-NC8-C8 _______________________ _ _______________________ _ _______________________ _ _______________________ _ __________________[...]

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    MX28B 17 30 A FFA-0019 * -1: adapter has #10 studs on 5/8” centers for two-hole cable lug -2: adapter has #10 studs on ¾” centers for two-hole cable lug -3: adapter has ¼” studs on 1” centers for two-hole cable lug Table 5.7 - 1 . Plug-in Circuit Breakers A list of GMT type fuses available from Advance Power, Inc. is provided in Table 5.7[...]

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    18 MX28B NOTE: Circuit breaker alarm contacts close when the circuit breaker is tripped but not when it is turned OFF. ***** CAUTION ***** During circuit breaker installation, carefully align the breaker alarm terminals with the alarm terminal board to avoid breaker terminal damage. 3) Reattach the circuit breaker cover panel. Figure 5.7 - 1 . Inst[...]

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    MX28B 19 as seen in Figure 5.7 - 1 . The return bus provides 24 sets of threaded #10-32 holes on 5/8” centers and four sets of threaded ¼”-20 holes on ¾” centers for connection of two-hole lugs on load return wires. 5.7.3.2 GMT Fuses Connections to the GMT fuses are made at terminal block connectors labeled “F1” through “F8” that ar[...]

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    20 MX28B MX28B + S TATUS ALARMS SYSTEM MODULES BATT PIN OEM Figure 5.9 - 1 5.9.2 System Parameters Verification/Adjustment The MX28B system control unit is delivered with pre-programmed parameter default settings. A complete listing and description of all system configuration parameters as well as displayable system status and information is provid[...]

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    MX28B 21 6. SETUP, ADJUSTMENTS, AND OPERATION 6.1 User Interface The MX28B control unit provides a user interface designed with a hierarchical menu that can be viewed on the 32-character display by “navigating” with the “ ï ” (left), “ ð ” (right), “ ñ ” (up), and “ ò ” (down) arrow keys located on the front panel. The selec[...]

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    22 MX28B 6.3 Alarm Output Relays There are eight alarm output relays designated Relay 1 through Relay 6, Minor, and Major, respectively. Various system parameters may be programmed to activate any of these alarm relays when set thresholds are exceeded or specific conditions occur. The first six relays can also be assigned a priority and routed or ?[...]

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    MX28B 23 Table 6.4 - 1 . Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS SYSTEM SETUP Password Entry PIN Entry [PIN] Screen for entry of the active password (PIN). PIN m+ 0000 Password Setup Level 1 PIN {2} [SYSTEM/SETUP] Password (PIN) that permits security Level 1 parameter changes - [...]

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    24 MX28B ( Table 6.4 -1. Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values) PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS Display Type [SYSTEM/SETUP] Type number for the control unit display. Display Type + 000255 D ate/Time Setup Date {1} [SYSTEM/DATE] Internal system calendar date. Date m+ DEC 16 1999 Time {1} [SYSTEM/DATE] Interna[...]

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    MX28B 25 ( Table 6.4 -1. Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values) PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS System Low Temperature {1} [SYSTEM/SET-ALM] The control unit temperature is below the low temperature threshold. Sys LT Alm m+ Minor Rectifier Configuration {1} [SYSTEM/SET-ALM] The rectifier configuration differs[...]

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    26 MX28B ( Table 6.4 -1. Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values) PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS • • • • • • • • • Test Relay 6 {1} [SYSTEM/DIAG] Setting this parameter to “ON” energizes Relay 6 and turns on the “ALM6” LED on the control unit front panel. Test Relay 6 m+ OFF Test Min[...]

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    MX28B 27 ( Table 6.4 -1. Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values) PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS High Voltage Alarm {1} [BATT/SET-ALM] An alarm that is generated if the magnitude of the battery voltage rises above the high voltage threshold. Batt HV Alm m+ Minor Low Voltage Alarm {1} [BATT/SET-ALM] An alarm t[...]

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    28 MX28B ( Table 6.4 -1. Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values) PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS RFA Alarm {1} [MODULES/RECT/SET-ALM] This alarm indicates that a rectifier output has failed. Rect RFA Alm m+ n of N CIRCUIT BREAKER SETUP Breaker 1 Alias {1 } [MODULES/CIRBKR/ALIAS] An alternate name (alias) that[...]

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    MX28B 29 ( Table 6.4 -1. Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values) PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS INPUT RELAY SETUP Input Relay 1 Alias {1} [SYSTEM/IN-RLY/ALIAS] An alternate name (alias) can be assigned to the relay if desired. In-Rly 1 m+ Input Relay 1 • • • • • • • • • Input Relay 4 Alias [...]

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    30 MX28B ( Table 6.4 -1. Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Default Values) PARAMETER DESCRIPTION DISPLAY SCREENS / DEFAULT SETTINGS Output Relay Alarms Output Relay 1 {1} [SYSTEM/OUT-RLY/RLY-MAP] Output Relay 1 alarm can be “mapped” to activate other output relays (“Ignore” activates no additional relays). Out-Rly 1 Alm m+ Ignore • ?[...]

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    MX28B 31 Figure 6.4 - 1 . Control Unit Menu Structure MX28B + STATUS Sys Voltage Sys Current Sys Temp Batt Current Batt Temp ALARMS Alarm Item 1 Alarm Item 2 Alarm Item 3 Alarm Item 4 Alarm Item 5 Alarm Item 6 Alarm Item 7 Alarm Item 8 Alarm Item 9 Alarm Item 10 Alarm Item 11 Alarm Item 12 Alarm Item 13 Alarm Item 14 Alarm Item 15 Alarm Item 16 SYS[...]

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    32 MX28B (Figure 6.4 -1. Control Unit Menu Structure) Address 3 Model Fahrenheit Cntrl Rev FW Version Display Type DATE Date Time OUT-RLY RLY-MAP Out-Rly 1 Alm Out-Rly 2 Alm Out-Rly 3 Alm Out-Rly 4 Alm Out-Rly 5 Alm Out-Rly 6 Alm Out-Rly 1 Dly Out-Rly 2 Dly Out-Rly 3 Dly Out-Rly 4 Dly Out-Rly 5 Dly Out-Rly 6 Dly ALIAS Out-Rly 1 Out-Rly 2 Out-Rly 3 [...]

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    MX28B 33 (Figure 6.4 -1. Control Unit Menu Structure) Test Relay 1 Test Relay 2 Test Relay 3 Test Relay 4 Test Relay 5 Test Relay 6 Test Min Rly Test Maj Rly MODULES RECT SET-ALM Rect CL Alm Rect Stdby Alm Rect FF Alm Rect RFA Alm PARAM Rect Fail Safe Rect Fail Comm INFO Rect # Desc Rect # Curr Rect # CL Rect # Stdby Rect # FF Rect # RFA CIRBKR SET[...]

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    34 MX28B (Figure 6.4 -1. Control Unit Menu Structure) Cir Bkr 21 Alm Cir Bkr 22 Alm Cir Bkr 23 Alm Cir Bkr 24 Alm ALIAS Cir Bkr 1 Cir Bkr 2 Cir Bkr 3 Cir Bkr 4 Cir Bkr 5 Cir Bkr 6 Cir Bkr 7 Cir Bkr 8 Cir Bkr 9 Cir Bkr 10 Cir Bkr 11 Cir Bkr 12 Cir Bkr 13 Cir Bkr 14 Cir Bkr 15 Cir Bkr 16 Cir Bkr 17 Cir Bkr 18 Cir Bkr 19 Cir Bkr 20 Cir Bkr 21 Cir Bkr [...]

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    MX28B 35 (Figure 6.4 -1. Control Unit Menu Structure) GMT 8 LVD SET-ALM LVD Option LVD Open Alm PARAM LVD Trip LVD Reset BATT SET-ALM Batt Disc Thr Batt Disc Alm Batt HV Thr Batt HV Alm Batt LV Thr Batt LV Alm Batt HT Thr Batt HT Alm Batt LT Thr Batt LT Alm PARAM Batt Float Batt Max Rech COMP Comp Method Comp TC Comp HKnee Comp LKnee PIN PIN OEM OE[...]