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Novus 1800TP
Traffic Light Power Backup
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Novus 1800TP
Table of Contents
The emergency shutdown procedure is on the inside rear cover
1. Introduction.............................. 1
1.1 Safety Checklists .....................................
1.2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist .........
1.3 The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel ........
1.4 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) System
1.5 Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) System ..
1.6 Manual Bypass Module (MBM) System .
2. Installation and Start Up ....... 17
2.1 Site Preparation Checklist ......................
2.2 Wiring the ATS System ..........................
2.3 Starting and Testing the ATS System .....
2.4 Wiring the MBP System ........................
2.5 Starting and Testing the MBP System ....
2.6 Wiring the MBM System ........................
2.7 Starting and Testing the MBM System ...
3. UPS Operation ....................... 34
3.1 Turning the UPS On or Off ......................
3.2 Testing the UPS .....................................
3.3 Replacing the Batteries ..........................
3.4 UPS Operating Modes ...........................
39
3.5 The LCD Panel and the Menu Tree .........
3.6 Controlling the UPS ................................
3.7 Measuring Input and Output Values ........
3.8 Troubleshooting Faults ...........................
3.9 Troubleshooting Alarms ..........................
3.10 Battery Discharge States .....................
4. Communication ...................... 50
4.1 Wiring the RS-232 Port ..........................
4.2 HyperTerminal Set Up ............................
4.3 Programming the UPS ...........................
4.4 Using the Event Log ...............................
4.5 Using the Main Menu .............................
4.7 Controlling the UPS ................................
4.8 Input Voltage Parameters .......................
4.9 Using the Menu Screens ........................
5. Maintenance ........................... 70
5.1 Measuring the Battery Backup Time ......
5.2 Troubleshooting ......................................
5.3 Removing System Components .............
Specifications .............................. 78
Index ............................................. 82
Warranty ....................................... 90
Introduction to this manual:
The Novus 1800TP system provides power backup to traffic light systems. It consists of the Novus 1800TP
Section 1.3 while instructions on how to operate it are given in Sections 3 and 4.
For connection to line power and the loads, one of three transfer switches is used.
• The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) (Section 1.4).
• The Manual Bypass Switch (MBP), (Section 1.5).
• The Manual Bypass Module (MBM), (Section 1.6).
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Save This Manual
It contains important installation and operating instructions.
Keep it in a safe place.
Danger
Risk Of Electrical Shock
To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe operation of the Novus 1800TP
System, these symbols are used throughout this manual. Where they appear only qualified personnel should carry out the instructions.
A dangerous voltage exists in this area. Use extreme caution.
Attention: Important operating instructions. Follow them exactly.
NOTICE:
The Novus 1800TP generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencies if not installed and tested in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits established for a Class A computing device pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules when it is operated alone. It also complies with the radio interference regulations of DOC which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when this type of equipment is used in a commercial environment. If there is interference to radio or TV reception, which is determined by switching it on and off, relocate the equipment or use an electrical circuit other than the one used by the Novus 1800TP.
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Section 1
Introduction
This section introduces the various parts of the Novus 1800TP system:
• Safety checklists (Section 1.1).
• An unpacking checklist (Section 1.2).
• The 1800TP UPS front panel’s connectors and controls (Section 1.3).
• The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) system
• The Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) system
• The Manual Bypass Module (MBM) system
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1.1
Safety Checklists
1.1.1 Safety Checklist
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This system is to be installed by people trained in the safe use of high-energy power supplies and their batteries. Also assumed is knowledge of the local electrical code(s) and their safe application.
DANGER: NEVER let rain, a sprinkler’s output, road splash or other sources of water enter the enclosure when it is open to prevent accidental shorts, shocks or electrocutions.
Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.
Read this manual. If you have any questions about the safe installation, operation or maintenance of this system, contact Alpha Technologies’s customer service department.
Carefully unpack system components. Report any shipping or other damage at once.
Always assume electrical connections or conductors are live. Turn off all circuit breakers and double-check with a voltmeter before doing any installation or maintenance.
Before installation, verify the input voltage and current requirements of the load are compatible with the system’s output. Also verify the line voltage and current are compatible with the system’s input requirements.
Place a warning label on the enclosure to tell emergency personnel an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) is installed.
Use proper lifting techniques when lifting or moving the system or its components.
The system has more than one live circuit. AC power may be present at the outputs even if the system is disconnected from line or battery power.
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1.1
Safety Checklists (Continued)
1.1.2 Battery Safety Checklist
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Battery Emergency Procedures
If electrolyte splashes on your skin, immediately wash the affected area with water. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, wash them for at least 10 minutes with clean running water or a special neutralizing eye wash solution. Seek medical attention at once.
Neutralize spilled electrolyte with special neutralizing solutions in a “spill kit” or a solution of 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) in 1 gallon (3.9 L) of water.
Never let live battery wires touch the enclosure or any other metal objects. This can cause a fire or explosion.
Lead-acid batteries can release Hydrogen gas. Never have open flames or sparks near the enclosure.
Inspect the batteries once a year for signs of cracks, leaks or swells. Replace as needed.
If you have batteries in storage, charge them at least once every three months for optimum performance and to extend their lifetime.
Always replace batteries with ones of identical type and rating. Never install old or untested batteries.
Always use insulated tools.
Remove all rings, watches, jewelry or other metal items before working inside the enclosure or doing maintenance on the system.
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.
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1.2
Unpacking and Inspection Checklist
TIP: If items are missing or damaged, contact Alpha Technologies and the shipping company at once. Most shippers have a short claim period.
Carefully remove the unit from the shipping container. Inspect the contents and make sure the following items are included:
1 Novus 1800TP UPS.
1, 2 position terminal block for the 48 VDC output power.
1 temperature sensor cable.
2 cable tie wraps.
1 Novus 1800TP Operator’s Manual.
Any ordered options.
If ordered from Alpha, the batteries, ATS, MBP or MBM are shipped separately.
Save The Shipping Container
To return the 1800TP for servicing, pack it in the shipping container.
Alpha Technologies is not responsible for damage caused by improper packaging of returned units.
Read This Manual
Before installation become familiar with the 1800TP by reviewing the procedures and drawings in this manual. If you have any questions about the safe installation, operation or maintenance of this unit, contact Alpha’s customer service department.
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1.3
The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel
1 Introduction
Figure 1.3.1
Novus 1800TP Front Panel
1.3.1: Battery Connections and LCD Panel
3 4
2
1
Figure 1.3.2
Battery Connections and LCD Panel
1 48V Battery Connector
It connects the battery to the unit. The battery string voltage is 48 VDC.
2 Battery Circuit Breaker
It acts as an ON/OFF switch for battery power. It must be turned on for normal UPS operation.
3 Battery Voltage Test Points
These measure the battery’s voltage. To use them, the battery circuit breaker must be turned on .
TIP: It is not a power outlet.
4 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Control Panel
It controls the unit. Information on its use is given in Section 3.5, “The LCD Panel and the
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1.3
The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel (Continued)
1.3.2: Input/Output Power Connections and Power On/Off Switch
5
7 6
Figure 1.3.3
Input/Output Power Connections and Power Switch
5
AC Input & Output Circuit Breaker
It acts as an input and output power on/off switch to facilitate the unit’s maintenance or replacement. It must be in the on position for normal operation.
(see Section 1.3.4, “On Batt”).
6 AC Output
This terminal block and 5–15R receptacle are the unit’s output power connectors. The 5–
15R is the auxiliary output and is circuit breaker protected.
7 AC Input
This terminal block is the unit’s input power connector.
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1.3
The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel (Continued)
1.3.3: RS–232 Communications
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Figure 1.3.4
RS–232 Connector
8
Serial Interface
This DB–9 female connector is used to connect the unit to a host computer for remote control, monitoring and calibration via RS–232 commands. Its layout and operation is
shown in Figure 1.3.5. A serial cable to connect it to a computer is available from Alpha.
More information on its connection and use is given in Section 4, “Communication.”
The interface is opto–isolated and shares a common ground with the
Status/Self Test Terminal Block.
TIPS:
1) The relays maximum rating are 0.5 Amps at
125 VAC or 110 VDC.
Microprocessor
2) For the computer port pin diagram, see Section
Low Battery
Alarm
Relays Close On Alarm
Service
Alarm
Opto-
Isolator
5 4
9 8
3
7
2 1
6
Remote Inverter Off or Reset of Novus 1800TP
[Activated by +5 V applied for at least 0.3 sec]
Isolated
RS-232
Isolated
+5 Vdc
NOTE: 100 mA (Max)
Gnd
Rx Tx
Isolated
Ground
Figure 1.3.5
Serial Interface Operation and Layout
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1.3
The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel (Continued)
1.3.4: Status/Self Test Terminal Block
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Figure 1.3.6
Status/Self Test Terminal Block
9
Status/Self Test Terminal Block
This terminal block provides communication with the intersection controller, controls the
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) and starts the self test.
RS–232 commands (Section 4.3.1, “Programmable Status/Self Test Terminal Block”). The
functions of each contact is described in Figure 1.3.7.
This terminal block is opto–isolated and shares a common ground with the serial interface
S e l f T e s t
A T S
S t a t u s / S e l f T e s t T e r m i n a l B l o c k C o n t a c t F u n c t i o n s
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T h e u s e r p r o v i d e s t h e s w i t c h .
T t h e h i s u n i t i s c a u s e s i n B t h e a t t e r y
" W i r i n g t h e A T S S y s t e m .
V D C k u p s i g n a l b a t t e r y f r o p o m w e t h e r .
S r i e s e c t i o t o n t h e
T h i s r e l a y e n e r g i z e s w h e n il n e p o w e r i s u n q u a il f i e d .
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B r e f r o m f a k e r l a s h i i s t n g .
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T h e s e r e l a y s e n e r g i z e w h e n t h e b a t t e r y d r o p s b e l o w 4 0 % o f c a p a c i t y .
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Y o u t h e l @ c a n a c t u a l
C r a a p t i n g a t h c e i t c y .
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" B b a t t e a t t e r y r i e s
T i m e r
T h e s e r e l a y s e n e r g i z e a f t e r t h e u n i t h a s b e e n i n B a t t e r y m o d e f o r 2 h o u r s .
A l a r m
T e m c t i r e l a y o n e n p e r a t u r e
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Figure 1.3.7
Status/Self Test Terminal Block Contacts
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The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel (Continued)
C=Common
NC=Normally Closed
NO=Normally Open
Contacts are rated at
120V at 1 Amp.
Microprocessor
The ATS contact provides a direct connection to the batteries through a 3 Amp PCB mounted fuse.
+
Novus 1800 TP Interior
1
C
2
NC
3
NO
4
C
5
NC
6
NO
7
C
8
NC
9
NO
10
C
11
NC
12
NO
13
C
14
NC
15
NO
18 19
1 to 3
ON BATT
4 to 9
LOW BATTERY
10 to 15
TIMER
Figure 1.3.8
19-Position Terminal Block Layout and Operation
16 17
SELF
TEST
18 & 19
ATS
(Section 3.2, “Testing the UPS”) is started by shorting these contacts.
Microprocessor
C=Common
NO=Normally Open
NC=Normally Closed
Contacts are rated at
120 V at 1 Amp.
+
The ATS contract provides a direct connection to the batteries through a 3 Amp PCB mounted fuse.
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1 2
SELF
TEST
UPS”) is started by shorting these contacts.
3
ATS
4 5
NO
6
C
7
NC
ON BATTERY
8
NO
9
C
10
NC
11
NO
12
C
1
LOW BATTERY
2
13
NC
14
NO
15
C
16
NC
17
NO
TIMER
1
18
C
19
NC
20
NO
21
C
ALARM
22
NC
2
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6
DEFAULT SETTING SHOWN. CONTACTS C1 TO C6 ARE PROGRAMMABLE VIA RS-232 INTERFACE.
Figure 1.3.9
22-Position Terminal Block Layout and Operation
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1.3
The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel (Continued)
1.3.5: Temperature Control Connections
10
11 12
13
Figure 1.3.10
Temperature Control Connections
10
Internal Fan
This microprocessor-controlled fan regulates the unit’s internal temperature. It must not be blocked. The filter in front of the fan is removable.
TIP: Inspect the filter every 6 months, or as often as required. Clean by removing it, running water through the filter and air-drying before reinstallation.
11
DC Out
It provides DC power (48 Vdc, 4 Amp (Max)) that can be used to power an optional 48 Vdc enclosure fan which regulates the enclosure’s interior temperature.
12
Battery Temp Sensor
It attaches the battery temperature probe to the unit for battery temperature monitoring. The charging voltage is temperature dependent and the unit’s microprocessor adjusts the voltage for optimum charging.
The probe must be attached for normal operation. The sensor end should be firmly attached to the case of the center battery with high strength flameproof tape.
13
Battery Temperature Sensor Strain Relief
This secures the Battery Temperature Sensor Cord to the front panel and prevents connector disconnection during an Earthquake or other severe vibrations.
First attach the sensor cable to the connector. Then use one of the ties provided in the mounting kit to attach the sensor cord to the strain relief loop. Ensure that the tie is tightened.
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1.4
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) System
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1.4.1: Automatic Transfer Switch System Description
The ATS system automatically provides backup power to the loads. See Figure 1.4.1 for a system block diagram. The ATS also allows for loads rated higher than the UPS can supply. The
ATS is the outlet for the UPS’s output power if line power is unqualified.
The ATS’s maximum input current is 40 Amps. Line power is connected to the ATS’s input
(Figure 1.4.2). When the line is qualified, it is sent to the loads.
When the line is unqualified, the UPS controller detects this and sends a signal via the control line to the ATS, causing an internal contactor to transfer the load from the line to the UPS’s output. Backup battery power is provided to the loads until the line is qualified or the batteries are discharged.
For installation and start up instructions, see Sections 2.2 and 2.3.
Novus 1800TP
(Backup power)
Output
Power
Control
Line
Status/Self Test
Terminal Block
Batteries
Upstream Circuit Breaker
Line Power Input
(40 Amps Maximum)
UPS Line
Monitoring Circuit
To Intersection Controller
Flash Control Point
Power From UPS
(Line is Unqualified)
Utility Line Power
(Line is Qualified)
Downstream Circuit Breaker
(If used)
Automatic Transfer Switch
(ATS)
Output Power to Loads
Figure 1.4.1
Simplified Block Diagram for the Novus 1800TP System With Automatic Transfer Switch
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1.4
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) System (Continued)
1.4.2: Automatic Transfer Switch
1
The line power and the loads are connected to this terminal block. The Ground and Neutral are used for the ATS receptacle only. The terminal block neutral is rated at 15 Amps (Max).
2
The line power is connected to this end of the terminal block.
3
The load is connected to this end of the terminal block.
4
The optional Alpha Technologies LA–P surge suppressor is plugged into this connector.
5
The optional battery heater mat is plugged into this connector.
6
This cord is wired into the Novus 1800TP’s AC Output terminal blocks.
These two control wires are attached to the “ATS” portion of the Novus 1800TP’s Status/
Self Test terminal block (TIP: They are color coded. See Section 2.2, Step 2).
8
This cord is wired into the Novus 1800TP’s AC Input terminal block.
9
This circuit breaker provides input power protection for the Novus 1800TP.
10
This circuit breaker provides protection for the secondary outputs (4 and 5).
TIP: Mount the
ATS as shown with the top side up.
1
3
2
OFF
0
ON I
L IN
NEUT
GND
L OUT
OPTIONAL
LA-P
OPTIONAL
BATTERY
HEATER
MAT
UPS IN
BYPASS
CONTROL
(48 VDC)
UPS OUT
OUTPUT
RECEPT.
UPS
INPUT
9
8 7
6
Figure 1.4.2
Automatic Transfer Switch Front Panel
4
5
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Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) System
1.5.1: Manual Bypass Switch System Description
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connected to the MBP’s input. Its output is connected to the load. The MBP’s maximum input current is 20 Amps.
When the break-before-make rotary switch is turned to:
• Bypass, line power is connected to the loads and disconnected from the UPS (NOTE: neutral is still connected). This setting is used to remove the UPS for maintenance or replacement.
• Transfer, line power is provided both to the load and the UPS. This setting is used to start and test the UPS without having to interrupt power to the load.
• UPS, the UPS is connected to line power and its output is connected to the load.
For installation and start up instructions, see Sections 2.4 and 2.5.
Manual Bypass Switch (MBP)
BYPASS
TRANSFER
UPS
UPSTREAM
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Line Power Input
(20 Amps Maximum)
Batteries
STATUS/SELF TEST
TERMINAL BLOCK
Novus 1800TP Controller
(Backup Power)
BYPASS
TRANSFER
UPS
DOWNSTREAM
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
(If Used)
Load
System Power Ouput
TO INTERSECTION CONTROLLER
FLASH CONTROL POINT
Figure 1.5.1
Simplified Block Diagram for the Novus 1800TP System With Manual Bypass Switch
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1.5
Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) System (Continued)
1.5.2: Manual Bypass Switch
1
This break-before-make rotary switch toggles the MBP between Bypass, Transfer and
UPS.
2
Line power is connected to this end of the terminal block.
3
The UPS’s input is connected to this end of the terminal block.
4
The loads are connected to this end of the terminal block.
5
The UPS’s output is connected to this end of the terminal block.
6
This thermal circuit breaker provides input power protection for the Novus 1800TP.
7
This thermal circuit breaker provides protection for the secondary outputs (8 and 9).
8
The optional battery heater mat is plugged into this connector.
9
The optional Alpha Technologies LA–P surge suppressor is plugged into this connector.
TRANSFER
UPS
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
Figure 1.5.2
Manual Bypass Switch Front Panel
9
8
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1.6
Manual Bypass Module (MBM) System
1.6.1: Manual Bypass Module System Description
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The UPS must be set to Bypass mode before the switch is turned to Line/
Transfer or the UPS’s internal fuse may blow. See Section 3.6, “Bypass.”
connected to the MBM’s input and its output is connected to the load. The MBM’s maximum input current is 20 Amps.
When the break-before-make rotary switch is turned to:
• Line/Transfer:
If CB1 is off; line power is connected to the loads and disconnected from the UPS (NOTE: neutral is still connected). This setting is used to remove the UPS for maintenance or replacement.
If CB1 is on; line power is provided both to the load and the UPS. This setting is used to start and test the UPS without having to interrupt power to the load.
• UPS, the UPS is connected to line power and its output is connected to the load.
For installation and start up instructions, see Sections 2.6 and 2.7.
Manual Bypass Module (MBM)
LINE/TRANSFER
UPS
UPSTREAM
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Line Power Input
(20 Amps Maximum)
CB1
Batteries
Novus 1800TP Controller
(Backup Power)
LINE/
TRANSFER
DOWNSTREAM
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
(If Used)
STATUS/SELF TEST
TERMINAL BLOCK
Load
UPS
System Power Ouput
TO INTERSECTION CONTROLLER
FLASH CONTROL POINT
Figure 1.6.1
Simplified Block Diagram for the Novus 1800TP System With Manual Bypass Module
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1.6
Manual Bypass Module (MBM) System (Continued)
1.6.2: Manual Bypass Module
1
Line power is connected to this terminal block.
2
The loads are connected to this terminal block.
3
This 20 Amp. circuit breaker provides overcurrent protection to the UPS and acts as a line power on/off switch to the UPS.
4
This break-before-make rotary switch toggles the MBM between Line/Transfer mode and
UPS mode. When used in conjunction with the circuit breaker, you can turn the power on or off to the UPS (Figure 1.6.1).
5
This thermostat allows you to control the temperature when the enclosure’s fan is turned on.
6
This 1
/
4
Amp. 1.5 x 0.25 inch slow-blow fuse provides overcurrent protection for the fan.
Replace the fuse with one of:
• Alpha Technologies part number 460–412–10.
• LittleFuse 313.250.
• Buss MDL–
1
/
4.
7
The UPS’s input is connected to this terminal block.
8
The UPS’s output is connected to this terminal block.
1 2
L
N
AC INPUT
L
N
AC OUTPUT
3 4 5 6
1–LINE/TRANSFER MODE
2–UPS MODE
FAN
CB1
UPS INPUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
I
0
FAN THERMOSTAT
TURN SWITCH TO TRANSFER MODE THEN
TURN OFF CB1 BEFORE SERVICING UPS
Figure 1.6.2
Manual Bypass Module Front Panel
FAN FUSE
USE ¼ AMP
SLOW BLOW
FUSE ONLY
7
L N
TO UPS
L N
FROM UPS
8
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Section 2
Installation and Start Up
This section shows how to connect and start the Novus 1800TP system:
• A site preparation checklist (Section 2.1).
How to wire and start the ATS system
How to wire and start the MBP system
How to wire and start the MBM system
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2.1
Site Preparation Checklist
Site Requirements
Install the system on a surface that supports the weight. The input wires must reach a suitably grounded power outlet and the load’s wires must reach the system’s output terminal blocks.
Circuit Breaker
The system’s input must be connected to a dedicated utility line equipped with an appropriately sized circuit breaker (See Specifications). It is called the upstream circuit breaker
in this manual (See Figures 1.4.1, 1.5.1 and 1.6.1).
Mounting
There are many different types of enclosures used to house the system. They all comply with the safety regulations for UPS’s and batteries located in an outdoor environment.
Read the instructions included with your enclosure for the safe and correct way to mount the components. Contact Alpha Technologies’ customer service department for more information or for technical assistance.
Backup Generator (If Used)
TIP: If the unit constantly switches between Battery and Line modes due to a noisy line, the unit’s input parameters should be broadened from Normal to Generator.
Use a generator with electronic speed and voltage controls which produces less than 10% voltage Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). Mechanical governors can force the unit to run continuously in Battery mode.
Before installation, make sure the generator’s output voltage is compatible with the unit’s input voltage requirements by comparing the specifications listed on both machine’s nameplates. To make sure the system runs smoothly, use a generator that supplies twice as much power as drawn by the total load.
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2.1
Site Preparation Checklist (Continued)
Load Size
• If the load is over 2000VA (1600W), the intersection controller flash control point MUST be connected to the “On Batt” part of the UPS terminal block.
When the line is unqualified, the energized contact inside the UPS causes the intersection controller to flash the lights.
• If the load is under 2000VA (1600W), you can connect the intersection controller flash control point to either the “Timer” or the “Low Battery” portion of the UPS terminal block.
The “Timer” contacts are energized two hours after the UPS goes into
Battery mode. The “Low Battery” contacts are energized when the battery reaches 40% of capacity. Either one will cause the intersection controller to flash the lights.
Or you can wire the flash control point to both, causing the lights to flash whenever either condition occurs.
Grounding
The system must be correctly grounded for proper operation.
Older facilities may have inadequate electrical grounding. A qualified electrician should inspect it before installation to see it meets the local electrical code.
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2.2
Wiring the ATS System
Before starting, make sure you have calculated the load’s size (Section 2.1).
Tools and Materials Required
•
Slotted screwdriver for wiring the terminal blocks.
•
8 to 14 AWG copper wire for input and output (as per the local electrical code).
Step 1: Wire the Novus 1800TP UPS
1
Make sure both circuit breakers are OFF and that the battery is not connected.
2
Tape the battery temperature sensor to the centre battery. Connect the sensor cable to the UPS.
3
Connect the external fan control connector
(if used) and the RS–232 port (if used).
Wrap a tie around the strain relief loop and the battery temperature sensor to prevent the connector from disconnecting during an Earthquake or other severe vibration.
4
Connect the Timer (if used), Low Battery (if used), Self Test (if used), and the On Batt
(if used) outputs of the status/self test terminal block.
TIPS:
1) Torque status/self test terminal block to a maximum of 4.4 lb-in (0.5 Nm).
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Wiring the ATS System (Continued)
Step 2: Wire the Novus 1800TP to the ATS
1
Connect the two control wires from the
ATS to the ATS part of the 1800TP’s status/self test terminal block.
TIP: The black control wire is connected to –, the red wire to +.
See Section 1.3, Figures 1.3.8 and 1.3.9
for the layouts of the 2 types of terminal blocks.
UPS IN BYPASS
CONTROL
(48 VDC)
UPS OUT
TIP: Is the ATS mounted properly
2
Connect the 1800TP’s AC Output terminal block to the ATS.
3
Connect the 1800TP’s AC Input terminal block to the ATS.
TIP: Torque UPS AC Input and Output terminal blocks to a maximum of 7.0 lb-in (0.8 Nm)
UPS IN
BYPASS
CONTROL
(48 VDC)
UPS OUT
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Wiring the ATS System (Continued)
Step 3: Connect the Loads and the Battery
1
Wire the load to the ATS’s L OUT terminal block. (NOTE: The ground and neutral is used for the ATS receptacle only.)
L IN
NEUT
GND
TIPS:
1) Line, ground and neutral for the load are taken from the enclosure’s power bars.
2) Torque the ATS terminal block to a maximum of 10.0 lb-in (1.2 Nm).
3) Use between 8 to 14 AWG copper wire (As per the local electrical code).
2
Connect the battery to the UPS.
Go to Step 4
Step 4: Connect Line Power
DANGER:
• Make sure the upstream circuit breaker is off before starting this step.
• When connecting the wires, make sure the Line wire is connected to the
Line connector, Ground wire to Ground connector and Neutral wire to
Neutral connector.
1
Wire the line power, Ground and Neutral to the ATS’s terminal block.
ATS System Wiring Finished
Start and test the system as described in Section 2.3.
L IN
NEUT
GND
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Starting and Testing the ATS System
TIP: If at any time the system does not perform as described, carry out trou-
bleshooting as described in Section 3.8, 3.9 and 5.2 of this manual.
Step 1: Turn on Line Power
1
Verify the AC input & output and battery circuit breakers on the 1800 TP are off.
2
Turn on the upstream circuit breaker.
3
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
Go to Step 2
Step 2: Turn on the UPS
1
Turn on the battery circuit breaker.
The LCD display shows ”INVOFF”.
2
Turn on the AC input & output circuit breaker.
Within 30 seconds the LCD display changes to “LINE” showing line power is within acceptable frequency and voltage ranges. The unit is operating on line power.
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Starting and Testing the ATS System (Continued)
Step 3: Test the System
1
Turn off the upstream circuit breaker.
The Output LED flashes and the LCD displays “BATT”, showing it is operating on battery power.
The ATS switches to 1800 TP power.
2
Watch the Alarm LED. If it turns on or flashes, follow this troubleshooting sequence:
1) Investigate the alarm (Sections 3.8, 3.9).
2) Do a self test with the load(s) connected.
3) If it passes the self test, see that the load(s) are operating normally.
4) See the troubleshooting chart in Section
5) Contact Alpha Technologies’ technical support department
If the unit is overloaded, recalculate the size of the load (Section 2.1).
3
Turn on the upstream circuit breaker.
Within 30 seconds the ATS switches back to line power.
The Output LED is on and the display shows “LINE.”
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TIP: There are four ways to start the self test:
1) Press down both test buttons on the control panel.
2) Start it via the Control submenu.
3) Via the RS–232 Maintenance submenu.
4) Via the Status/Self Test terminal block’s self test contacts.
All are described in Section 3.2.
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Wiring the MBP System
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Before starting, make sure you have calculated the load’s size (Section 2.1).
Tools and Materials Required
•
Slotted screwdriver for wiring the terminal blocks.
•
10 to 14 AWG copper wire for input and output (as per the local electrical code).
Step 1: Wire the Novus 1800TP UPS
Wire the Novus 1800TP UPS as described in Section 2.2, “Wiring the ATS System,” Step 1.
Step 2: Wire the Novus 1800TP to the MBP
1
Turn the MBP rotary switch to “Bypass.”
2
Connect the “To UPS” terminal block to the
1800TP’s “AC Input” terminal block.
3
Connect the “From UPS” terminal block to the 1800TP’s “AC Output” terminal block.
TIP: Torque UPS AC Input and Output terminal blocks to a maximum of 7.0 lb-in (0.8 Nm)
BY PASS UPS
G
L
L
N
N
G
TIPS:
1) Torque MBP AC Input and Output terminal blocks to a maximum of 4.5 lb-in (0.5 Nm).
2) Use between 10 to 14 AWG copper wire (As per the local electrical code).
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2.4
Wiring the MBP System (Continued)
Step 3: Connect Line and Battery Power
DANGER:
• Make sure the upstream circuit breaker is off before starting this step.
• When connecting the wires, make sure the Line wire is connected to the
Line connector, Ground wire to Ground connector and Neutral wire to
Neutral connector.
1
Connect the “AC Output” to the loads.
2
Connect the “AC Input” to the line.
3
Connect the battery to the UPS.
MBP System Wiring Finished
Start and test the system as described in Section 2.5.
L
N
G
L
N
G
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Starting and Testing the MBP System
TIP: If at any time the system does not perform as described, carry out trou-
bleshooting as described in Section 3.8, 3.9 and 5.2 of this manual.
Step 1: Turn on Line Power
1
Turn the MBP’s rotary switch to “Bypass.”
2
Verify the AC input & output and battery circuit breakers on the UPS are off.
3
Turn on the upstream circuit breaker.
4
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
Go to Step 2
TRANSFER UPS
Step 2: Turn on the UPS
1
Turn on the battery circuit breaker.
The LCD shows ”INVOFF”.
2
Turn the MBP rotary switch to “Transfer.”
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
3
Turn on the AC input & output circuit breaker.
Within 30 seconds the LCD display changes to “LINE” showing line power is within acceptable frequency and voltage ranges. The UPS is operating on line power.
TRANSFER
UPS
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Starting and Testing the MBP System (Continued)
4
Turn the MBP rotary switch to “UPS.”
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
Go to Step 3
TRANSFER UPS
Step 3: Test the System
1
Turn off the upstream circuit breaker.
The Output LED flashes and the LCD displays “BATT”, showing it is operating on battery power.
2
Watch the Alarm LED. If it turns on or flashes, follow this troubleshooting sequence:
1) Investigate the alarm (Sections 3.8, 3.9).
2) Do a self test with the load(s) connected.
3) If it passes the self test, see that the load(s) are operating normally.
4) See the troubleshooting chart in Section
5) Contact Alpha Technologies’ technical support department
If the unit is overloaded, recalculate the size of the load (Section 2.1).
3
Turn on the upstream circuit breaker. The
Output LED is on and the LCD displays
“LINE.”
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
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TIP: There are four ways to start the self test:
1) Press down both test buttons on the control panel.
2) Start it via the Control submenu.
3) Via the RS–232 Maintenance submenu.
4) Via the Status/Self Test terminal block’s self test contacts.
All are described in Section 3.2.
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Starting and Testing the MBP System (Continued)
4
Turn the MBP rotary switch to “UPS.”
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
Start Up Finished
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2.6
Wiring the MBM System
Before starting, make sure you have calculated the load’s size (Section 2.1).
Tools and Materials Required
•
Slotted screwdriver for wiring the terminal blocks.
•
10 to 14 AWG copper wire for input and output (as per the local electrical code).
Step 1: Wire the Novus 1800TP UPS
Wire the Novus 1800TP UPS as described in Section 2.2, “Wiring the ATS System” Step 1.
Step 2: Wire the Novus 1800TP to the MBM
1
Turn the MBM’s rotary switch to “Line/
Transfer.”
TIP: Torque UPS AC Input and Output terminal blocks to a maximum of 7.0 lb-in (0.8 Nm).
2
Turn off CB1.
3
Connect the “To UPS” terminal block to the
1800TP’s “AC Input” terminal block.
4
Connect the “From UPS” terminal block to the 1800TP’s “AC Output” terminal block.
1–LINE/TRANSFER MODE
2–UPS MODE
L N
AC INPUT
L N
AC OUTPUT
CB1
UPS INPUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
I
0
TURN SWITCH TO TRANSFER MODE THEN
TURN OFF CB1 BEFORE SERVICING UPS
FAN
FAN THERMOSTAT
FAN FUSE
USE ¼ AMP
SLOW BLOW
FUSE ONLY
L N
TO UPS
L N
FROM UPS
TIPS:
1) Torque MBP AC Input and Output terminal blocks to a maximum of 7.0 lb-in (0.8 Nm).
2) Use between 10 to 14 AWG copper wire (As per the local electrical code).
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Wiring the MBM System (Continued)
Step 3: Connect Line and Battery Power
DANGER:
• Make sure the upstream circuit breaker is off before starting this step.
• When connecting the wires, make sure the Line wire is connected to the
Line connector, Ground wire to Ground connector and Neutral wire to
Neutral connector.
1
Connect the “AC Output” to the loads.
2
Connect the “AC Input” to the line.
3
Connect the battery to the UPS.
MBM System Wiring Finished
Start and test the system as described in Section 2.7.
1–LINE/TRANSFER MODE
2–UPS MODE
L N
AC INPUT
L N
AC OUTPUT
CB1
UPS INPUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
I
0
TURN SWITCH TO TRANSFER MODE THEN
TURN OFF CB1 BEFORE SERVICING UPS
FAN
FAN THERMOSTAT
FAN FUSE
USE ¼ AMP
SLOW BLOW
FUSE ONLY
L N
TO UPS
L N
FROM UPS
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2.7
Starting and Testing the MBM System
TIP: If at any time the system does not perform as described, carry out trou-
bleshooting as described in Section 3.8, 3.9 and 5.2 of this manual.
Step 1: Turn on Line Power
1
Turn the MBM’s rotary switch to “Line/
Transfer.” Turn CB1 off.
2
Verify the AC input & output and battery circuit breakers on the 1800 TP are off.
3
Turn on the upstream circuit breaker.
4
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
Go to Step 2
1–LINE/TRANSFER MODE
2–UPS MODE
L N
AC INPUT
L N
AC OUTPUT
CB1
UPS INPUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
I
0
TURN SWITCH TO TRANSFER MODE THEN
TURN OFF CB1 BEFORE SERVICING UPS
FAN
FAN THERMOSTAT
FAN FUSE
USE ¼ AMP
SLOW BLOW
FUSE ONLY
L N
TO UPS
L N
FROM UPS
Step 2: Turn on the UPS
1
Turn on the battery circuit breaker.
The LCD shows ”INVOFF”.
2
Turn CB1 on.
3
Turn on the AC input & output circuit breaker.
Within 30 seconds the LCD display changes to “LINE” showing line power is within acceptable frequency and voltage ranges. The unit is operating on line power.
4
Turn the rotary switch to UPS.
5
Verify the load is receiving power. If not, perform troubleshooting.
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2–UPS MODE
L N
AC INPUT
L N
AC OUTPUT
CB1
UPS INPUT
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
I
0
TURN SWITCH TO TRANSFER MODE THEN
TURN OFF CB1 BEFORE SERVICING UPS
FAN
FAN THERMOSTAT
FAN FUSE
USE ¼ AMP
SLOW BLOW
FUSE ONLY
L N
TO UPS
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Starting and Testing the MBM System (Continued)
Step 3: Test the System
Before turning the MBM to Line/Transfer, switch the Novus 1800 TP into
Bypass mode. If this isn’t done the UPS’s internal fuses could blow. See
1
Turn off the upstream circuit breaker.
The Output LED flashes and the LCD displays “BATT”, showing it is operating on battery power.
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2
Watch the Alarm LED. If it turns on or flashes, follow this troubleshooting sequence:
1) Investigate the alarm (Sections 3.8, 3.9).
2) Do a self test with the load(s) connected.
3) If it passes the self test, see that the load(s) are operating normally.
4) See the troubleshooting chart in Section
5) Contact Alpha Technologies’ technical support department
If the unit is overloaded, recalculate the size of the load (Section 2.1).
3
Turn on the upstream circuit breaker. The
Output LED is on and the LCD displays
“LINE.”
Verify the load is working. If not, perform troubleshooting.
Start Up Finished
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TIP: There are four ways to start the self test:
1) Press down both test buttons on the control panel.
2) Start it via the Control submenu.
3) Via the RS–232 Maintenance submenu.
4) Via the Status/Self Test terminal block’s self test contacts.
All are described in Section 3.2.
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Section 3
UPS Operation
This section shows how to operate the
Novus 1800TP UPS:
• How to turn the UPS on or off (Section 3.1).
• How to run the UPS’s self test (Section 3.2).
• How to replace the UPS’s battery string
• A description of the UPS’s operating modes
(Section 3.4).
• How to use the LCD panel to control the UPS
• How to adjust the UPS (Section 3.6).
• How to use the LCD panel to make UPS and system measurements (Section 3.7).
How to troubleshoot faults and alarms
• The various states the batteries go through as it powers the system (Section 3.10).
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3.1
Turning the UPS On or Off
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This procedure is used to test a new or repaired UPS.
TIP: If at any time the UPS does not act as described, carry out troubleshooting as described in Sections
3.1.1: Turn On Procedure
1
Turn off:
• All Loads
• The AC Input & Output, battery and line power circuit breakers.
2
Turn on the battery circuit breaker.
“INVOFF” is displayed on the LCD display showing it is in Inverter Off mode (Section
3.4).
3
Turn on the line power circuit breaker or plug in the line cord.
4
Turn on the AC Input & Output circuit breaker.
Within 30 seconds the UPS to goes to
Line mode from Inverter Off mode (see
Section 4.7, “Controlling the UPS,” #34)
Perform a self test (Section 3.2).
6
One at a time, turn on the loads.
WARNING: Never run the UPS when it is overloaded. Damage to its inverter, batteries or unexpected shutdowns may result.
If the UPS detects a load greater than 2000VA, it automatically shuts itself down after 3 minutes.
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3.1
Turning the UPS On or Off (Continued)
7
Watch the Alarm LED. If it lights up or flashes, stop turning on the loads and follow this troubleshooting sequence:
1) Investigate the alarm (Sections 3.8, 3.9).
2) Do a self test with the load(s) connected
3) If it passes the self test, see that the load(s) are operating normally.
4) See the troubleshooting chart in Section 5.2.
5) Contact Alpha Technologies’ technical support department
Turn On Finished
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3.1.2: Turn Off Procedure
1
Turn off the AC Input & Output circuit breaker.
2
Turn off the battery circuit breaker.
3
Turn off the line power circuit breaker or unplug the power cord.
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Testing the UPS
The self test confirms the unit can transfer into and out of Battery mode while at the same time powering the loads.
CAUTION: This procedure should not be performed when critical loads are running that depend on the unit for backup power.
The test duration can be adjusted via the RS–232 menu (Section 4.7, “Controlling the UPS,”
There are four ways of starting the self test:
1) Press down the two test buttons on the LCD panel.
2) Short the self test contacts on the Status/Self
Test Terminal Block (Figure 1.3.8, 1.3.9).
3) Via the Control submenu (Section 3.6, “Self
4) Via the RS-232 menu (Section 4.7, “Controlling the UPS,” #30, “Battery Test Options”).
Self Test 5M120/60N
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Test Buttons
Procedure
1
If the unit in line mode start the self test. If not, wait until the line is qualified.
The Output LED and the intersection lights flash during the self test. The LCD displays
“TEST” and the RS-232 displays “ Battery
Mode (Testing Battery).”
In about a minute and a half, if it finds no malfunctions, it returns to the mode it was in before the self test was started.
2
If the UPS detects a problem, the ALARM
LED turns on or flashes (Sections 3.8,
The counter increments by one and the timer accumulates more time (Section 3.7,
Self Test Finished
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3.3
Replacing the Batteries
CAUTION: While the batteries are being changed, the unit cannot provide backup power. This procedure should NOT be done while critical loads are running that depend upon the unit’s backup power.
Procedure
TIP: The Alarm LED turns on when the battery circuit breaker is turned off.
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Switch the unit into Hot Swap (Section 3.6,
2
Turn off the battery circuit breaker.
3
Unplug the battery cable.
4
Remove the battery cable from the old batteries.
5
Replace the batteries.
6
Attach the battery cable to the new batteries.
7
Plug in the battery cable.
8
Turn on the battery circuit breaker.
Switch the unit out of Hot Swap (Section
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The UPS automatically calls up the modes in the table below. The LCD automatically updates when the mode changes (Section 3.5, “The LCD and the Menu Tree,” Figure 3.5.1).
L C D S h o w s
I N
B
B
B
L
V
O
I
A
U
O
N
T T
O S
C
F
E
K
F
T
M e a n i n g E x p l a n a t i o n
I n v e r t e r O f f
B
B
L a o t i t n o e e r s t y
T h i s i s p r o v i d e t h e m o d e d i s p l a y e d b a t t e r y b a c k u p p o w w e r h t e o n t h t h e e l u n i t o a d s i s
, u if s r s t e t u r t h e n e d o n .
T h e i s t h e o f u f n a i t n d a u n o t o p o m a w e r i it c a ll y s s p r o v i d e d w i t c h e s t o t o t h e
L i n e l o a d s .
m o d e .
fI fI i il n e t i p s n o t' w e a n r d i s y q o u u a w i il if e s h t d , o
I N V O n / O f f i n v e r t e r f u n c it o n
( S e c it o n 3 .
6 , " I N V O n / O f f " ) .
T h e b a t t e n o r i e r m s a l a r e o p e r a b e i n g it n c g h m o d e .
a r g e d a
L i n e n d t h p o w e r e u n i t i s i s p r o v i d e r e a d y t o d t o t h e p r o v i d e l o a d s , b a c k t h u p e p o w e r .
T u h e n q u u n i t a il if e a u t o m a d .
T h e it b c a a t ll y t e r i s w i e s t c h e p r o v i s d i n e t o b a t h i c k s u m p o d p o e w w h e n e r t o il n t h e e p o w l o a d s .
e r i s
T h e i t d r o u n p s i t a u t o m b e l o w a a it c a ll y s p r e s e t w i il t c h e s m i t .
i n t o t h i s m o d e t o r a i s e il n e v o tl a g e w h e n
B u c k
B u c k m o d e i s f a c t o r y e n a b l e d t o b e f u n c it o n a l o n a ll u n i t s .
Figure 3.4.1
Novus 1800TP Operating Modes
The modes below and on the next page are called up by you to adjust the unit to local conditions
(Section 3.6, “Controlling the UPS”):
Sense Type
This broadens the input parameters to accommodate the frequency and voltage fluctuations created by a backup generator or a noisy line. If the unit constantly switches between Line and Battery modes due to a noisy line, switching the parameters to Generator stops this.
The factory default setting is Normal, where the unit runs on Normal parameters. Switching to Generator makes it run on Generator parameters.
Battery Mode
Generator Parameters
Normal Parameters
Line Mode
Normal Line
Generator or
Noisy Line
Line Mode
Normal Parameters
Generator Parameters
Battery Mode
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UPS Operating Modes (Continued)
Batt T Comp
This allows you to adjust the battery charger voltage compensation to match the battery manufacturer’s specifications. The factory default value is –5 mV/°C/Cell. You can adjust it to –2.5, –4 or –5 mV/°C/Cell.
NOTE: The display rounds up the –2.5 value to –3.
Hot Swap
This allows you to change the battery string without turning off power to the loads.
Bypass
CAUTION: If the UPS is not switched into bypass before switching the MBP to Bypass, or the MPM to Line/Transfer, the UPS’s internal fuses could blow.
This feature locks the unit into line mode regardless of any changes in line conditions. This allows you to change the batteries or set a bypass switch to bypass in order to replace or service the unit.
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The LCD Panel and the Menu Tree
When the Output LED is:
•
ON, the line is qualified and the unit supplies line power to the loads.
•
FLASHING, the unit is in battery mode.
•
OFF, the line is not qualified or the unit detects a fault.
If both LEDs are OFF and the LCD is BLANK, the unit is shut off.
Battery Voltage Charger
Temperature Compensation
(-5 mV/°C/Cell shown).
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Configuration
(e.g. Buzzer Muted, 120 VAC / 60 Hz).
Normal or Generator Parameters
(Normal shown).
Present Operating Mode
(Line shown, Figure 3.4.1).
Pressing the ENTER button moves down one level in the menu tree (Figure 3.5.3).
When the Alarm LED is:
•
ON, the unit detects a Fault.
•
FLASHING, the unit detects an Alarm.
Pushing the ENTER button displays the problem.
Pressing the ESC button moves up one level in the menu tree (Figure 3.5.3).
Pressing the Up or Down buttons moves sideways through the menu tree (Figure 3.5.3).
When the ambient air temperature drops below –20°C (–4°F), the LCD may turn black until the temperature rises above that temperature. The unit continues to operate normally.
Figure 3.5.1
LCD Panel (Logo Screen Shown)
LOGO SCREEN
Submenus
CONTROL
Up
STATUS
Down
V in
(AC)
V out
(AC)
Sideways
FAULTS
Submenus
ALARMS EVENT
TIP: The complete menu tree is shown in Figure 3.5.3 on the next page.
Descriptions of the submenus and how
to use them are given in Sections 3.6
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LCD Panel and the Menu Tree
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The LCD Panel and the Menu Tree (Continued)
LOGO SCREEN
STATUS
ESC
CONTROL
ENTER
ALARM FAULT
The Alarm and Fault submenus alert you to a problem with the
1800TP. When the ALARM LED is
ON or FLASHING, press the
ENTER button. One of the
conditions described in Sections
3.8 or 3.9 appears on the LCD.
EVENT
“00000000” where a “1” shows an event has occured. See
Press the buttons to scroll through the submenus.
C o n t r o l S u b m e n u
L C D , p r e s s t s u b m e n u h e E n t e r a l l o w s b u t t o n .
y o u t o m a n a g e t h e 1 8 0 0 T P ( S e c t i o n 3 .
T o s t a r t a s p e c i f i c c o m m a n d , w h e n i t a p p e a r s o n t h e
S e l f T e s t
I N V O n / O f f
H o t S w a p
M u t e B u z z
S e n s e T y p e
B y p a s s
V o l t F r e q
B a t t T C o m p
E v t / T i m e r
T h i s s t a r t s t h e u n i 't s s e l f t e s t .
T h i s t u r n s t h e i n v e r t e r o n o r o f f .
T h i s a ll o w s y o u t o c h a n g e t h e b a t t e r i e s w i t h o u t i n t e r r u p t i n g p o w e r t o t h e l o a d s o r t u r n i n g t h e u n i t o f f .
T h i s t u r n s t h e u n i 't s a u d i b l e a l a r m o n o r o f f .
T h i s s w i t c h e s t h e u n i t t o e i t h e r N o r m a l o r G e n e r a t o r i n p u t v o l t a g e p a r a m e t e r s .
I f e d n o t t t o h t e h e u n i u n i t .
0 0 T P u s e s b e m c o u l d u s b l t o b w .
I t i s a l s o u s e d t o r e p l a c e t h e b a t t e r i e s ( S e c t i o n 3 .
T h i s f u n c t i o n i s d i s a b l e d i n t h e N o v u s 1 8 0 0 T P .
T h i s a d j u s t s t h e b a t t e r y c h a r g i n g t e m p e r a t u r e c o m p e n s a t i o n v o l t a g e .
T h i s r e s e t s t h e e v e n t a n d t i m e r c o u n t e r s t o z e r o .
S t a t u s S u b m e n u
D , i n p u t s , p r e s s o u t p u t s t h e E n t e r a n d o t h b u t t o n .
V i n ( A C )
V o u t ( A C )
I o u t
I o u t ( D C )
T e m p
F r e q I n
O u t p u t V A
B a t t e r y V o l t a g e
V e r s i o n N u m b e r
I n v E v e n t
I n v T i m e r
T i m e
D a t e
R e l a y
C o n f i g u r a t i o n
T h e il n e ' s v o l t a g e .
T h e u n i 't s o u t p u t v o l t a g e ( t r u e R M S ) .
T h e u n i 't s o u t p u t c u r r e n t ( t r u e R M S ) .
T h e u n i 't s D C o u t p u t c u r r e n t .
T h e b a t t e r y t e m p e r a t u r e .
T h e il n e ' s f r e q u e n c y .
T h e u n i 't s o u t p u t V A .
T h e a v e r a g e b a t t e r y v o l t a g e .
T h e s o f t w a r e v e r s i o n u s e d i n t h i s u n i t .
T h e n u m b e r o f t i m e s t h e u n i t s w i t c h e d i n t o b a t t e r y m o d e .
T h e a m o u n t o f t i m e t h e u n i t w a s i n b a t t e r y m o d e .
T h e t i m e d i s p l a y e d a s a 2 4 h o u r c l o c k i n a h h m m s s f o r m a t .
T h e d a t e d i s p l a y e d i n a m m d d y y f o r m a t .
S t a t c t i o u n s / S n u e l f m b
T h e s a e r e n u c o n f i g u r e d .
T h h e e s f o a r m m e a t i s o n e s
C 1 g i v e n i n S e c t i o n 4 .
1 , " P r o g r a m m a b l e S t a t u s / S e l f T e s t T e r m i n a l B l o c k .
Figure 3.5.3
Novus 1800TP Menu Tree
Press the buttons to scroll through the submenus.
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Controlling the UPS
The control submenu lets you control the UPS and start or adjust various functions to suit your operating requirements.
Procedure
When the desired function appears on the LCD, pressing the ENTER button calls it up.
Many functions have more than one option available. Scroll through them by pressing the toggle buttons. When the desired option appears, pressing the ENTER button switches the unit to the new option.
Function
Option Status
Self Test 4M120/60N
-->ON LINE
Enter Button
Toggle Buttons
Function
Self Test
Action
Pressing ENTER starts the self test
The unit must be in Line mode before starting the self test.
INV On/Off
This turns the inverter on or off.
LCD Shows
Self Test 5M120/60N
-->ON LINE
Alpha 5M120/60N
INV Off
Hot Swap
This allows you to change the UPS’s batteries without turning off the UPS or disconnecting power to the loads.
Hot Swap is on
Alpha 5M 120/60N
Novus 1800 Hot Swap
Mute Buzzer
[This turns off the audible alarm.]
Toggle between buzzer modes. M indicates the buzzer is muted. When there is no display, the buzzer is enabled.
The factory default setting is buzzer muted.
Alarm is Muted [Off]
Alpha 5M 120/60N
Novus 1800 BATT
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Controlling the UPS (Continued)
Function
Action
Sense Type
[
This broadens the unit’s input parameters to accommodate the fluctuations created by a generator or noisy line.]
Toggle between Generator [Generator parameters] and Normal [Normal parameters].
The factory default setting is Normal.
Bypass
[This is used when replacing the batteries or using a bypass switch.]
TIP: Bypass must be on when switching a bypass switch to bypass.
Press the toggle buttons to toggle between bypass on or off.
Volt/Freq
[This reconfigures the unit’s input/ output frequency and voltage.]
The only configuration available for this unit is 120VAC / 60Hz. All others are disabled.
Batt T Comp
[This adjusts the battery charging voltage to meet the battery manufacturer’s specifications.]
This adjusts the battery charging temperature compensation voltage to
–2.5, –4, or –5 mV/°C/Cell.
Consult the manufacture’s specifications to find out which setting is used by your batteries. The factory default setting is –5 mV/°C/Cell.
Note: the display rounds the –2.5 value up to –3.
Evt/Timer
[This resets the event/timer counters to zero.]
Press ENTER when the LCD displays Clear.
LCD Shows
Current Parameter
Status [N=Normal,
G=Generator]
Sense Type 5M120/60G
-->Generator
Parameter Toggled To Generator
Bypass 5M120/60N
-->Off
Volt/Freq 5M120/60N
-->120/60
Bat T Comp 5M120/60N
-->-3 mV/T/Cell
Toggle To This Configuration
Evt/Timer 5M120/60N
-->Clear
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Measuring Input and Output Values
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The status submenu measures and displays important input, output and other values.
Procedure
When the desired item appears on the LCD, press ENTER to measure it. It does not automatically update, so to see an updated reading, press ENTER again.
Output VA
1200 VA
5M120/60N
LINE
Push ENTER to measure the item
(Output VA shown. Value is 1200 VA).
Item
Input Voltage
Output Voltage
Output Current
Output Current (DC)
Temperature
Input Frequency
Output Power
Battery Voltage
Version Number
Inv Event
Inv Timer
LCD Shows
Vin (AC)
XXX.X V
Vout (AC)
XXX.X V
I out (AC)
XX.X A
I out (DC)
X.X A
Temp.
XX.X
0
C
Freq_in
XX.X Hz
Output VA
XXXX VA
Batt Volt
XX.X V
Version No
X.XX
Inv Event
X
Inv Timer
X.Y hrs
Description
The line voltage.
The output voltage (true RMS).
The output current (true RMS).
The DC output current.
The battery’s temperature.
The line frequency.
The output VA.
The average battery voltage.
The software version used in this unit.
The number of times the unit has been in Battery Mode.
The amount of time the unit has been in Battery Mode. It is displayed as X.Y where X is the whole number of hours and Y is incremented by 0.2 every 12 minutes.
For example, if it shows 1.4 hours, it shows the unit has been in Battery mode for a total of 1 hour + (2 x 12 min
or .4 x 60 min) = 1 hour and 24 min.
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Measuring Input and Output Values (Continued)
Item
Time
LCD Shows
T i m e
08:41:53
Date
Date
05/25/99
Relay Configuration
Relay Cfg
1-2-2-3-3-4
Description
(Section 4.3.2, “Programmable Date and Time”).
This read-only menu shows how the contacts on the
Status/Self Test terminal block are currently configured
The functions are:
0=Disabled
1= On Battery (onbat)
2= Low Battery (lobat)
3= Timer (timer)
4= Alarm (alarm)
5= Fault (fault)
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Troubleshooting Faults
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When the Alarm LED is on, the unit has a fault, a condition where backup power is unavailable.
When the unit has a fault, and line power is qualified and present at the unit’s input, the loads are directly connected to the line with no line conditioning or backup power provided.
The fault submenu displays the unit’s malfunction and is used for troubleshooting.
Procedure
Press ENTER to learn the malfunction.
Alpha 5M 120/60N
Novus 1800 LINE
FAULT 5M 120/60N
Out Short LINE
1
Alarm LED ON
Steady
2
Figure 3.8.1
LED Shows a Fault
Press ENTER
3
LCD is in FAULT
Submenu
4
Type of fault
(E.g. Short Circuit)
Figure 3.8.2
LCD Displays the Fault
L
T
C
O
B
I e
W
O
B u t
B a o d
D a m v a u c t t t t e t t t
S p
S r l
H
O h
L
L h o r t
H
H o v i o i o w o w i g a e g h g h r h d w s
S h o
F a u l t r t C i r c u i t
D e s c r i p t i o n
T h e l o a d i s s h o r t c i r c u ti e d o r t h e I n v e r t e r d i d n o t s t a r .t
L o w B a t t e r y V o l t a g e *
T h e b a tt e r y ' s o u t p u t v o tl a g e i s l o w .
H i g h B a t t e r y V o l t a g e
T h e b a tt e r y ' s o u t p u t v o tl a g e i s h i g h .
H i g h T e m p e r a t u r e *
T h e b a tt e r y ' s t e m p e r a t u r e o r t h e 1 8 0 0 T P i n t e r n a l t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h .
H i g h W a t t a g e
O v e r l o a d
T h e 1 8 0 0 T P ' s o u t p u t w a tt a g e i s h i g h .
T h e l o a d s a r e d r a w i n g m o r e p o w e r t h a n t h e 1 8 0 0 T P c a n p r o v i d e .
D C O u t p u t O v e r l o a d e d
T h e l o a d s a r e d r a w i n g m o r e D C p o w e r t h a n t h e 1 8 0 0 T P c a n p r o v i d e .
L o w B a t t e r y V o l t a g e *
T h e b a b a tt tt e r y i s e r y d i c i r c u s c h a r ti b r e a k e r g e d .
T h e i s t u
L C D r n e m a d y o f ,f lf a t h s h e b a tt e r y i s u n p b e t w e e n " B a tt l u g g
L o w " e d a o n d r
" t h e
B a tt
B r k O ff " o r o n e o f t h e m m a y s t a y d i s p l a y e d .
*These faults are self-resettable. After the fault condition is removed, the unit automatically returns to Line mode if the line is qualified, or Battery mode if it isn’t. For the other faults, reset the unit by shutting it down and restarting.
Figure 3.8.3
Fault Table
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Troubleshooting Alarms
When the Alarm LED is FLASHING, the unit has an alarm, a condition not serious enough to stop it from providing power.
The alarm submenu displays the unit’s malfunction and is used for troubleshooting.
Procedure
Press ENTER to learn the malfunction.
Alpha 5M 120/60N
Novus 1800 LINE
ALARM
Overload
5M 120/60N
LINE
1
Alarm LED
FLASHING
2
Press ENTER
Figure 3.9.1
LED Shows an Alarm
3
LCD is in ALARM
Submenu
4
Type of alarm
(e.g. Overload)
Figure 3.9.2
LCD Displays the Alarm
L C D S h o w s
L i n e
P L
F
L r e q
A l a r m
L i n e F r e q u e n c y
P L L
O v e r l o a d
H i g h O u t p u t C u r r e n t
D e s c r i p t i o n
T h e il n e p o w e r f r e q u e n c y i s f l u c t u a t i n g o u t o f t o l e r a n c e .
P h a s e d i t s f r e q u e
L o c k n c y
L o o p e r r o r .
i s f l u c t u a t i n g
T h e b e
1 y o
8 n d
0 0 T P a c c c e p a n n o t a b l e t l o c k il m i o t s .
n t o il n e p o w e r b e c a u s e
T h e l o a d s a r e d r a w i n g m o r e p o w e r f r o m t h e 1 8 0 0
T P t h a n i t c a n p r o v i d e .
O v e r l o a d
I o u t H i g h
V o u t L o w
L o w O u t p u t V o l t a g e
T h e l o a d s a r e d r a w i n g m o r e c u r r e n t f r o m t h e 1 8 0 0 T P t h a n i t c a n p r o v i d e .
T h e o u t p u t v o l t a g e i s l o w , b u t s t i ll u s a b l e .
T e m p L o w
T e m p H i g h
L
H i o g w h
T
T e m e m p e r a p e r a t u r e t u r e
T h e b a t t e r y t e m p e r a t u r e i s l o w .
T h e b a t t e r y t e m p e r a t u r e i s h i g h .
B T B R K O F F
N o T e m p P b
B a t t e r y B r e
O F F * a k e r
T h b a e t t e b r a t t e y i s r d y c i r c i s c h a u i r t g b r e a k e r e d .
T h e i s t u
L C D r n e m d a y o f f , t h e f l a s h b a t t e r y b e t w e e n i s
" " u n
B a p t t l u g
L o g e d w " "
B r k O f f " " o r o n e o f t h e m m a y s t a y d i s p l a y e d .
o r t h e a n d " " B a t t
T e m p e r a t u r e P r o b e
U n p l u g g e d *
T h e d e t e b a t t e r y c t s t h e t e m p e p r o b e i r a t s u r e p r o b e i s u n p l u g g e d , i t u n p w i ll l u g c o g n t e d i n u o r e d t o a o m a g p e r a e d .
t e ,
W h e n b u t t h e t h e u n i t c h a r g e r v o l t a g e w i ll a u t o m a t i c a ll y b e s e t t o t h e l o w e s t v a l u e .
*This alarm is self-resettable. After the alarm condition is removed, the unit automatically returns to Line mode if the line is qualified, or Battery mode if it isn’t. For the other alarms, reset the unit by shutting it down and restarting.
Figure 3.9.3
Alarm Table
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Battery Discharge States
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The batteries go through several states as they power the loads. Knowing how long they last for your conditions will help you manage the loads when the line is unqualified.
1) Battery Mode
TIP: The operator should shut down unnecessary loads to extend battery backup time.
2) Low Battery Warning
The batteries still power the loads, but they are almost discharged and cannot power them much longer.
3) Low Battery Shutdown
When the battery has a voltage of 42.5 Vdc for 3 seconds, the unit automatically goes into this state. The batteries are considered fully discharged and can no longer power the load, but they have enough power to keep the unit’s monitoring and control circuits active. This state can last several days, depending on the battery’s capacity.
4) Low Battery Disconnect
When the battery has a voltage of 42.5 Vdc for 10 seconds, the unit automatically goes into this state.
The batteries are disconnected from the unit to protect them from a damaging deep discharge. Both LEDs and the LCD are OFF, showing the unit is shut off. The unit stays off until line power or a backup generator is available or fresh batteries are connected.
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1) Battery Mode Starts
NOTE: The battery voltage level drops when the load is connected to it.
NOTE: The battery voltage level rises when the load is disconnected from it because of the shutdown.
2) Low
Battery
Warning
42.5 Vdc
Time
Output
LED
Flashing
3) Low Battery Shutdown
Output LED off
4) Low
Battery
Disconnect
(At Aprx. 42 Vdc)
All LEDs and
LCD OFF
Output and Alarm LEDs Flashing
Figure 3.10.1
Battery Discharge States
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Section 4
Communication
This section shows how to operate the
Novus 1800TP UPS with RS–232 computer commands:
• How to wire the RS–232 Port (Section 4.1).
• How to set up the UPS to work with
• How to program the UPS to match your conditions (Section 4.3).
• How to access the UPS’s event log (Section 4.4).
• How to use the main menu (Section 4.5).
• How to to make input and output measurements
• How to adjust and control the UPS (Section 4.7).
• How to adjust the input voltage parameters
• How to use the menu screens (Section 4.9).
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Wiring the RS–232 Port
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The UPS’s front panel has a DB–9 female connector. When connected to a PC with Windows
3.1, 95/98, 2000, NT, XP or terminal emulation software, the unit can be remotely monitored, controlled and calibrated with RS–232 ASCII commands.
Procedure:
Tips:
•
Use only fully shielded cables. A serial cable is available from Alpha Technologies.
•
PINS 1 to 6 are not connected to RS–232, PIN 7: Transmit, PIN 8: Receive, PIN 9: Ground. Use three wire cables if only the RS–232 connections are used.
Window’s HyperTerminal, see Section 4.2, “HyperTerminal Set Up.”
1
Connect a cable between the computer’s port and the UPS’s port (Figure 4.1.1).
TXD 7
RXD 8
5
6
GND 9
3
4
1
2
Unit RS-232
Serial Connector
(9 Pin Female)
1
2 RXD
3 TXD
4
7
8
5 GND
6
9
9 Pin PC
Serial Port
TXD 7
RXD 8
5
6
GND 9
3
4
1
2
Unit RS-232
Serial Connector
(9 Pin Female)
Figure 4.1.1
UPS-Computer Connection
25 Pin PC
Serial Port
24
25
1
2 RXD
3 TXD
4
5
6
7 GND
2
If you are not using HyperTerminal, configure the communications parameters to the values shown in the terminal set up table (Figure 4.1.2).
RS–232 Wiring Finished
E m u l a t i o n T y p e
D u p l e x M o d e
X o n / X o f f F l o w
C o n t r o l
R T S / C T S F l o w
C o n t r o l
L i n e W r a p
S c r e e n S c r o l l
T e r m i n a l S e t U p T a b l e
V T 1 0 0 o r C o m p a it b l e
H a fl D u p l e x
B a c k S p a c e
B r e a k L e n g t h
O N
O F F
O N
O N
C o m
I n q u i r y m u n i c a t
H a n d s h a k i n g
B a u d R a t e i o n
N / A ( S e e N o t e )
N / A
N / A
P a r a m e t e r s
N o n e
C R T r a n s l a t i o n
C R
D a t a F o r m a t
2 4 0 0 b p s
8 D a
1 t a , N o
S t o p
P
B i t a r i t y ,
Figure 4.1.2
Terminal Set Up Table
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HyperTerminal Set Up
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Alpha’s technicians have found the following HyperTerminal settings gives the best result for remote control of the UPS. For this tutorial, Com 1 is used and the unit is called 1800TP.
1
The path is Programs/Accessories/Com-
munications/HyperTerminal.
2
Click on the Hypertrm.exe icon. The Con-
nection Description screen appears
(Figure 4.2.1).
Enter a name and choose an icon for your unit. Click OK.
Figure 4.2.1
Connection Description Screen
3
The Connect To screen appears (Figure
4.2.2). Connect to COM 1. Click OK.
Figure 4.2.2
Connect To Screen
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HyperTerminal Set Up (Continued)
4
The Com 1 Properties screen appears
(Figure 4.2.3). Fill out the fields as shown.
5
Click the ADVANCED button.
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Figure 4.2.3
COM 1 Properties Screen
6
In the Advanced Port Settings screen
(Figure 4.2.4), fill out the fields as shown.
The Use FIFO buffers only applies to computers with 56Kbs modems or faster.
For slower connections, leave it unchecked.
7
Click OK.
The COM 1 Properties screen reappears
(Figure 4.2.3). Click OK.
Figure 4.2.4
Advanced Port Settings Screen
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HyperTerminal Set Up (Continued)
8
The 1800 TP screen appears (Figure
4.2.5).
In the FILE menu, click on PROPERTIES.
Figure 4.2.5
1800TP Screen
9
The 1800 TP Properties screen appears
(Figure 4.2.6).
Click on the SETTINGS tab. Fill out the fields as shown.
10
Click the ASCII SETUP button.
Figure 4.2.6
1800TP Properties Screen
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HyperTerminal Set Up (Continued)
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In the ASCII Setup screen (Figure 4.2.7), fill out the fields as shown.
12
Click OK. The 1800 TP Properties screen
(Figure 4.2.6) reappears.
13
Click OK.
HyperTerminal setup is finished.
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Figure 4.2.7
ASCII Setup Screen
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Press ENTER to go to the 1800 TP screen (Figure 4.2.5).
Press ENTER again to access the unit via
RS–232 communications.
The Main Menu (Figure 4.2.8) appears.
Go to Secton 4.5, “Using the Main Menu” for instructions on how to use it.
Novus 1800
[0-Main Menu]
1 Unit Specification
2 Input / Output Values
3 Maintenance
4 Line Slow Detection Setup
Line status: Normal
Output status: Line Mode
Faults:
Alarms:
Figure 4.2.8
Main Menu in 1800TP Screen
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Programming the UPS
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The UPS’s RS-232 commands run on a command line system. This program does NOT recognize the backspace or delete keys even if appears that way on the monitor. If you make a mistake and press ENTER, the unit echos the command back exactly as you typed it. Press ENTER and retype the command again.
4.3.1 Programmable Status/Self Test Terminal Block
The functions of contacts C1 to C6 can be changed with RS-232 communications.
For example, to change contact C1:
1
To see how it is currently programmed, type c1 (all lower case) and press ENTER.
2
The UPS responds with *c1=1 where the * shows the unit responded to your command.
1 shows it is programmed to be the On Battery indicator (see the list below for the functions).
0=Disabled 1=On Battery (onbat) 2=Low Battery (lobat) 3=Timer (timer) 4=Alarm (alarm) 5=Fault (fault)
3
To change the contact, type c1=X where X is 0 to 5 and press ENTER.
The UPS responds with *c1=(0 to 5). The programming is done for that contact. Repeat as need for the other contacts.
A contact can only be programmed for only one function at a time; it cannot show multiple conditions.
To reset the relays to the factory default, type default and press ENTER. The unit responds with
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Programming the UPS (Continued)
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4.3.2 Timer Contacts Setting
1
To learn what the contact is set to, type timer (all lower case) and press ENTER.
The UPS responds with *timer=XXXXX where XXXXX is the setting in 0.5 second steps and the * shows the UPS responded to your command. For example, a reading of 120 shows the timer is set to 60 seconds.
2
To set the timer, type timer=X, and press ENTER (where X can be from 1 to a maximum of
64800 steps (9 hours)).
The unit responds with *timer=(value you have set).
4.3.3 Programmable Date and Time
1
To learn what time and date the UPS is set to, type clock (all lower case) and press
ENTER.
The UPS responds with *clock=mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss where the * shows the UPS responded to your command). It uses a 24-hour clock.
2
The date and time can be programmed with RS-232 communications. Type
clock=mmddyy(1 space)hhmmss (no slashes, colons or spaces between the numbers).
Press ENTER.
The UPS responds with *clock=mmddyy hhmmss. If the date or time is invalid, it shows the time and date it was set to before you tried the change.
The date and time must be entered as one complete line; you cannot change only the time or the date alone, both must be set at the same time. If you make a mistake is made, press ENTER and try again.
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Using the Event Log
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The UPS stores up to 100 events in its log. If more than 100 events occur, the oldest one is over written.
The UPS’s RS-232 commands run on a command line system. This program does NOT recognize the backspace or delete keys even if appears that way on the monitor. If you make a mistake and press ENTER, the unit echos the command back exactly as you typed it. Press ENTER and retype the command again.
1
To see the log, type event (all lower case) and press ENTER. The events are listed starting with the most recent and appear as: eventX=12/25/99 01:45:59 00000000, 00000000, 00000000
Event #
Date
Time Alarm Fault Mode
For details on these readouts, see Figure 4.4.1.
Alarm: When the following bits show a 1, it displays the following alarms.
00000000
Battery Not Connected
No Temperature Probe
Overload
Low Output Voltage
Low Temperature
High Temperature
Line Frequency
Fault: When the following bits show a 1, it displays the following faults.
00000000
Excess Overload
Low Battery Voltage
High Battery Voltage
Short Circuit
High Internal Temperature
Mode: When the following show a 1, it shows what mode the unit was in when the event happened.
00000000
Line mode
Inverter mode
Standby mode
Figure 4.4.1
Alarm, Fault and Mode Readouts
If less than 100 events occurred, the last entry appears as: eventX=00/00/00 00:00:00 00000000, 00000000, 00000000.
2
To clear the log, type eventclr and press ENTER.
It takes the UPS 30 seconds to clear the log. Do not enter any other commands during this time.
3
To see a specific event, type eventX where X is from 1 to 100 and press ENTER.
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Using the Main Menu
The main menu (Figure 4.5.1, also see Figure 4.2.8) gives an “at-a-glance” look at the unit’s
current input and output values, displays if any faults or alarms are present and gives access to
the submenus. It is reached from anywhere in the menu tree (Figure 4.5.2) by pressing ENTER.
The unit is controlled from the submenus.
The complete menu tree is given in Figure 4.5.2. Tables describing the Line Status, Output
Status, Faults and Alarms readouts are given in Figures 4.5.3, 4.5.4 and 4.5.5.
Procedure:
The UPS’s RS-232 commands run on a command line system. This program does NOT recognize the backspace or delete keys even if appears that way on the monitor. If you make a mistake and press ENTER, the unit echos the command back exactly as you typed it. Press ENTER and retype the command again.
To access a particular submenu, type in the submenu number and press ENTER. To update the screen, enter the submenu number and press ENTER.
Submenu Numbers (Figure 4.5.2)
Novus 1800
[0-Main Menu]
1 Unit Specification
2 Input / Output Values
3 Maintenance
4 Line Slow Detection Setup
Line status: [Current Status]
Output status: [Current Status]
Faults: [If any, otherwise blank]
Alarms: [If any, otherwise blank]
Status, Faults and Alarms Readouts (Figures 4.5.3 to 4.5.5)
Figure 4.5.1
Main Menu Screen
Tips:
• For a tutorial on how to use the menu screens, see Section 4.9.
• The readings on the main menu screen do not automatically update to reflect changes in the UPS’s status. To update the screen, press Enter.
• For many functions you need to enter a password. The factory set password is 1111.
• If you change the password, make sure you record the new password in a safe and easily accessible place.
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Using the Main Menu (Continued)
4.5.1 RS–232 Menu Tree
All the features accessable with the RS–232 commands are shown below. Instructions on their
use are given in Sections 4.6 to 4.8.
Submenus
Press ENTER to go back to the main menu
Submenus
Unit Model
Input
Voltage
Frequency
Output
Voltage
V A
Battery Voltage
Voltage
Software Version
Input
Voltage
Frequency
Output
Voltage
Current
V A
Battery
Temperature
Voltage
30–Battery Test Options
300–Set Battery Test Period
301–Battery Test ON/OFF
31–Inverter On/Off
310–Set Inverter Off Delay
311–Inverter On/Off
32–Change Password
34–Line Qualify Time
1) Set to 3 seconds
2) Set to 10 seconds
3) Set to 30 seconds (Default)
35–Battery Voltage Level
@ 40% Capacity
36–Load Shed Timer ON/OFF
*
1) ON
2) OFF
*
This function is only used at the factory or service depot for troubleshooting.
40–High Lmt
41–Low Lmt
42–High Hyst
43–Low Hyst
44–Boost High
45–Boost Low
46–Buck High
47–Buck Low
TIP: To access any item from the main menu, type in the function number and press ENTER.
Figure 4.5.2
RS–232 Menu Tree
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4.5.2 Line Status Submenu
This submenu tells you the line’s condition. For an updated value, press ENTER.
Line status: [Current Status]
Output status: [Current Status]
Faults: [If any, otherwise blank]
Alarms: [If any, otherwise blank]
L i n e S t a t u s
L i n e p o w e r i s n o r m a l .
N o r m a l
B o o s t
L i n e p o w e r i s o p e r a t i o n .
o u t o f t o l e r a n c e , b o o s t m o d e i s i n
L i n e p o w e r i s o u t o f t o l e r a n c e , b u c k m o d e i s i n o p e r a t i o n .
B u c k
B l a c k o u t
L o w
H i g h
L i n e v o l t a g e i s n o t p r e s e n t .
L i n e v o l t a g e i s l o w .
L i n e v o l t a g e i s h i g h .
F r e q l o w
L i n e f r e q u e n c y i s t o o l o w .
F r e q h i g h
L i n e f r e q u e n c y i s t o o h i g h .
Figure 4.5.3
Line Status Displays
4.5.3 Output Status Submenu
This submenu tells you how the UPS is producing output power. For an updated value, press
ENTER.
Line status: [Current Status]
Output status: [Current Status]
Faults: [If any, otherwise blank]
Alarms: [If any, otherwise blank]
L i n e m o d e
O u t p u t S t a t u s
B a tt e r y m o d e
B a tt e r y m o d e , l o w b a .t
w a r n i n g
B a tt e r y m o d e ( t e s it n g b a tt e r y )
B o o s t m o d e
B u c k m o d e
I n v e r t e r o ff d u e t o f a u tl
I n v e r t e r o ff d u e t o l o w b a tt e r y
I n v e r t e r o ff a t s t a r t u p
S h u t d o w n d u e t o u s e r r e q u e s t
Figure 4.5.4
Output Status Displays
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4.5.4 Fault and Alarm Display Submenu
These submenus display any malfunctions the UPS has. If there are no malfunctions, these fields are blank.
Line status: [Current Status]
Output status: [Current Status]
Faults: [If any, otherwise blank]
Alarms: [If any, otherwise blank]
Line status: [Current Status]
Output status: [Current Status]
Faults: [If any, otherwise blank]
Alarms: [If any, otherwise blank]
S h o r t _ C i r c u i t
V o u t _ H i
B a t t _ H i
B a t t _ L o
T e m p _ H i
I o u t _ H i
E E P R O M _ F l t
W o u t _ H i
I d c _ O v e r
B a d _ B a t t e r y
V o u t _ L o
I o u t _ H i
O v e r l o a d
T e m p _ H i
T e m p _ L o
P l l
L i n e _ F r e q
B a t t _ T e s t
N o _ T e m p _ P r o b e
S h o r t _ T e m p _ P r o b e
B a t t _ L o w
B a t t _ B r e a k e r _ O f f
Figure 4.5.5
Fault and Alarm Displays
F a u l t D i s p l a y s
O u t p u t S h o r t C i r c u i t
O u t p u t V o l t a g e H i g h
B a t t e r y V o l t a g e H i g h
B a t t e r y V o l t a g e L o w
A m
T e m b i e n t p e r a t
B u r a t e t e r y T e m p e r a t u r e
H i g h
H i g h o r U n i t I n t e r n a l
O u t p u t C u r r e n t H i g h
E r r o r R e a d i n g E E P R O M
O u t p u t P o w e r H i g h ( O v e r l o a d )
T h e D C c u r r e n t i s h i g h
B a d B a t t e r y
A l a r m D i s p l a y s
O u t p u t V o l t a g e L o w
O u t p u t C u r r e n t H i g h
O u t p u t O v e r l o a d e d
A m b i e n t B a t t e r y T e m p e r a t u r e H i g h
A m b i e n t B a t t e r y T e m p e r a t u r e L o w
P L L C a n n o t L o c k
A C L i n e F r e q u e n c y H i g h o r L o w
F a i l e d B a t t e r y T e s t
T e m p e r a t u r e p r o b e u n i n s t a ll e d o r d i s c o n n e c t e d
T e m p e r a t u r e p r o b e i s s h o r t e d
T h e b a t t e r y v o l t a g e i s l o w
T h e b a t t e r y b r e a k e r i s o f f o r t h e b a t t e r y i s d i s c h a r g e d
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Measuring UPS Inputs, Outputs and Specifications
The Unit Specifications Submenu (Figure 4.6.1) displays the UPS's factory-set specifications and the software version used. The Input/Output Values Submenu (Figure 4.6.2) displays the present input and output measurements. Both are read only menus.
Procedure:
At the main menu, type 1 for the Unit Specifications Submenu or 2 for the Input/Output Values
Submenu and press ENTER. To return to the main menu, press ENTER.
M o d e l
I n p u t
O u t p u t
B a t t e r y
S o f t w a r e
[ 1 U n i t S p e c i f i c a t i o n s ]
N o v u s 1 8 0 0
T h e m o d e l n a m e .
X X X
X X
V
H z
X
X
X
X
X V
V A
X X V o l t s
T h e i n p u t A C v o l t a g e a n d f r e q u e n c y .
T h e o u t p u t A C v o l t a g e a n d V A p o w e r .
T h e e x t e r n a l b a t t e r y ' s v o l t a g e .
X X .
X X T h e s o f t w a r e v e r s i o n u s e d .
Figure 4.6.1
Unit Specifications Menu
The Input/Output values screen does not automatically update to reflect changes. To get an updated value, type 2 and press ENTER.
[ 2 I n p u t / O u t p u t V a l u e s ]
I N P U T : X X X .
X V X X .
X X H z
T h e i n p u t v o l t a g e a n d f r e q u e n c y .
O U T P U T : X X X .
X V X .
X A X X X X V A
T h e u n i 't s R M S o u t p u t v o l t a g e , c u r r e n t a n d p o w e r .
B A T T E R Y : X X .
X V X X X ° C
T h e a m b i a v e e n t r a g e t e m
D C p e r a t v o l u r e t a g e o f i n s i d e t h e t h e e x t e r n a l b a t t e r y b a t t e r y a n d t c o m p a r t m e n t .
h e
Figure 4.6.2
Input/Output Values Menu
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The Maintenance submenu (Figure 4.7.1) lets you control the UPS and change selected functions to meet your operational needs.
Procedure
At the main menu, type 3 and press ENTER. To return to the main menu, press ENTER.
3 0 B a t t e r y
O p t i o n s
T e s t
[ 3 M a i n t e n a n c e S p e c i f i c a t i o n s ]
T h i s s t a r t s t h e d u r a t i o n c a n b e s e l f t e s t .
a d j u s t e d
T h e d f r o m e
1 f a u l t m i n s e t t i n g u t e t o o f
2 5 5 t h e m t i n e s t u t e s d u r a t i o n i n o n i s e m i o n e n u t e m i n u t e .
i n t e r v a l s .
T h e t e s t
T I P : T h e d u r a t i o n c a n o n l y b e c h a n g e d i n l i n e m o d e .
T h i p r o s v i s w i d e t c h e s p o w e r t h e t o i n v e t h e l r t e r o a d o n s .
o r o f f t o a ll o w y o u t o p r e v e n t a d e e p b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e o r t o
3 1 I n v e r t e r O n / O f f
A
I n v d e l a y e r t e r c a n b e
O N / O F F s e
D t e b y l a y t h e o p e r a t o r t o
( F u n c t i o n 3 1 0 ) a i ll s o w o n l t i y m e t a v a i o l a t u r n b l e t h e i n i n v e r t e r
B a t t e r y o r o n o r
S t a n o d f f .
b y
T h e m o
S e d e s .
t
T h e m a x i d e l a y m u m c a s e t n t i b e n g a d j u o f 6 0 s t
0 e s d t e i n p s
0 .
5
( 3 0 s e
0 c s o n e c d o s t e p s n d s ) .
T w i h e t h d a e l d e f a y i a u s l t s e t t i n g o f 0 o n l y a v a i l a b l e s e i n c o n
S t a d s n d b a y n d o r a
B a t t e r y m o d e s .
W h e n t h e u n i t r e t u r n s t o il n e m o d e , t h e d e l a y r e s e t s t o 0 s e c o n d s .
T h i s c h a n g e s t h e u n i 't s p a s s w o r d .
T h e f a c t o r y s e t p a s s w o r d i s 1 1 1 1 .
3 2 C h a n g e
P a s s w o r d
*
3 4 L i n e Q
T i m e u a l i f y
T I P : I t c a n o n l y b e c h a n g e d i n l i n e m o d e .
Y o u il n e c a n b e c s e o m t e t s h e r e d e l a y q u a il f i f r e o d m t o w h e n
3 , 1 0 t h e o r u n i t
3 0 g o e s f r o s e c o n d s .
m
T h
B a t t e r y e d e f a u l m t o d e v a l u e t o i s
L i
3 n e s e m o c o d e n d s .
a f t e r t h e
T s h e t i s t i n f u n c t i g t o o m n a t l e t s c h y o t h e u o s e t p e t r a h e t i n g u n i t c o t o t n d i t h e a i o n s c t u a l a n d t
4 h
0 e
% o f b a t t e c h a r a c t e r i r y s t i c a p a c i t y , c s o f t h e a d j u s t i n g b a t t e r i e s d e f a u l t v a l u e i s 1 9 8 w i t h a r a n g e o f 1 7 4 t o 2 5 4 .
t h u e s e u n i d .
't s
T h e
3 5 B
V o l t a g e a t t e r y
L e v e l @
4 0 % o f C a p a c i t y
T h e b a t t e r y v o l t a g e l e v e l v a l u e i s c a l c u l a t e d a s f o ll o w s :
4 0 % o f b a t t e r y c a p a c i t y = ( V D C / 2 4 ) x 1 0 0
W m h e u s t r e b e
V D C i s t h e m e a s u r e d
D C a t t h v o l e t a g e o b a t t e r y f t h v o l e t a b a t t e r y g e t e s t s t r i n g p o i n t s a t 4 0 % o n t h e o f u n i c a p a c i t y .
't s f r o n t p
T a h e n e l .
b a t t e r y v o l t a g e
E X A M P L E :
I f 4 0 % c a p a c i t y f o r a b a t t e r y s t r i n g i s 4 7 .
5 V D C , t h e v a l u e i s :
3 6 L o a d S h e d
T i m e r O n / O f f
(
4 7 .
5
/ 2 4 ) x 1 0 0 =
1 9 8
T h i s
S t a t u f u n c t i o n s / S e l f T e a s t ll o w s a t e r m i n t e c h n i a l b l o c c i k a n f o r t o e n t e s t e r o r g i z e t r o t h e u b l e
T I M E R s h o o t i n g c o n t a c t s p u r p o s e o s .
n
I t t h e i s
1 9 o r 2 2 o n l y u s e d
p a l a c e t t h e f a c t o r y o r a s e r v i c e d e p o t .
Figure 4.7.1
Maintenance Submenu
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4.7.1 Changing the UPS’s Password
Tips:
• For a tutorial on how to operate the menu screens, see Section 4.9, “Using the Menu Screens.”
• Make sure you record the new password in a safe and easily accessible place.
From the main menu (Figure 4.5.1), go to function number #32, “Change Password.”
2
Type the current password (the factory set password is 1111) and press ENTER.
3
The words “Enter New Password” appears on the screen. Type the new password and press ENTER.
NOTE: The password is four numbers (no letters) long.
4
The words “Re–enter New Password” appears on the screen. Retype the new password and press ENTER.
If the wrong password is retyped, the screen displays “Error in entering data...please try
again.” Type in the correct password and press ENTER.
If the retyped password is correct, the screen returns to the main menu (Figure 4.5.1).
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Input Voltage Parameters
Improperly set parameter values can cause permanent damage to the UPS and they should only be changed by Alpha Technologies trained personnel. They are relative numbers that make sense only when viewed through the UPS’s control system.
Contact Alpha Technologies before making any adjustment.
4.8.1 Parameter Change Procedure
For a tutorial on how to operate the menu screens, see Section 4.9, “Using the Menu Screens.”
From the main menu (Figure 4.5.1), go to the screen of the parameter to be changed.
2
"Enter Password" appears (the factory set password is 1111). Type the password and press ENTER.
If the wrong password is typed, the screen displays "Error in entering data...please try
again." Type the correct password.
3
The parameter change screen appears (Figure 4.8.1). Type the new value that is within the range of acceptable parameter limits and press ENTER.
The screen returns to the Line Slow Detection Screen.
Parameter
Name
Prompt
Current
Parameter Status
HIGH LIMIT [123]
Enter new value.(100..125)
>_
Figure 4.8.1
Parameter Change Screen
(Slow Detect High Limit Screen Shown)
Acceptable
Parameter Limits
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4.8.2 Parameter Descriptions
Battery Mode
Buck to Battery
Factory Set
Parameters
123% V in
40 High Lmt
Decreasing this level makes the UPS more sensitive to an overvoltage condition by lowering the overvoltage detection level.
NOTE: The High Hyst (42) should be adjusted by the same % of rated line input voltage
42 High Hyst
Increasing this level raises the voltage level where the
UPS resumes Line mode after a overvoltage has been corrected.
46 Buck High
Increasing this level raises the voltage level where the
UPS goes to Buck mode
47 Buck Low
Decreasing this level lowers the voltage level where the UPS goes to Line mode.
44 Boost High
Increasing this level raises the return voltage level from
Boost mode to Line mode.
45 Boost Low
Increasing this level raises the voltage level where the
UPS goes to Boost mode.
Battery to Buck
Line to Buck
Buck to Line
Nominal
Boost to Line
Line to Boost
121% V in
107% V in
106% V in
100% V in
96% V in
94% V in
43 Low Hyst
Decreasing this level lowers the voltage level where the
XTi resumes Line mode after a low line condition has been corrected.
Battery to Boost
41 Low Lmt
Increasing this level makes the UPS more sensitive to a low line disturbance (brownout) by raising the brownout detection level.
NOTE: The Low Hyst (43) should be adjusted by the same % of rated line input voltage.
Boost to Battery
Battery Mode
Figure 4.8.2
Parameter Descriptions and Values
88% V in
85% V in
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Using the Menu Screens
This tutorial shows how to change the battery test (i.e. the self test) options. The other menus work the same way.
At the main menu (Figure 4.5.1), type 3 and press ENTER.
The maintenance submenu screen appears (Figure 4.9.1).
To the left of each maintenance option is a function number. Typing 30 and pressing
ENTER calls up the Battery Test Options screen (Figure 4.9.2).
Function
Number
Prompt
[ 0-MAIN MENU]
[3-MAINTENANCE]
30 Battery Test Options (available in Line Mode)
31 Inverter On/Off
32 Change Password (can only be changed in Line Mode)
34 Line Qualify Time
>_
Figure 4.9.1
Maintenance Submenu Screen
2
Numbers or words inside square brackets show the present status or value.
Current Value
[ 0-MAIN MENU]
[3-MAINTENANCE]
[30-BATTERY TEST OPTIONS]
300) Set battery test period [002] (minutes)
301) Battery Test On/Off [OFF]
>_
Figure 4.9.2
Battery Test Options Screen
Units
Current Status
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To change the battery test period (i.e.; the self test’s duration), type 300 and press ENTER.
"Enter password" appears on the screen. Type the password (the factory set password is
1111) and press ENTER. If the wrong password is typed, the screen displays “Error in
entering data...please try again.” Type the correct password and press ENTER.
The Set Battery Test Period screen appears (Figure 4.9.3).
Type in the new value within the acceptable range of values and press ENTER to change the test period and go back to the battery test options screen (Figure 4.9.2).
[300- SET BATTERY TEST PERIOD]
Battery Test period [002] (minutes)
Enter new value (1...255)
>_
Figure 4.9.3
Set Battery Test Period Screen
Present
Value
Units
Range of
Acceptable
Values
4
To change the Battery Test On / Off status (i.e.; start or stop the self test), type 301 and press ENTER.
“Enter password” appears on the screen. Type the password and press ENTER.
The Battery Test Screen appears (Figure 4.9.4).
Battery Test now OFF
1) Start
2) Stop
>_
Figure 4.9.4
Battery Test Screen
Current Status of Test
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Maintenance
This section shows you how to maintain the Novus 1800TP system:
• How to measure the battery backup time
• How to remove system components for replacement or maintenance (Section 5.3).
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States” to see the various states the unit and the batteries go through as the battery discharges.
This test should be done once a year when the batteries are new. When the batteries are 3 years or older, do it once every 3 months.
The unit should have been in line mode for at least 24 hours before doing this test so that the batteries are fully charged.
Procedure
1
Turn off the upstream circuit breaker.
The UPS goes into Battery mode (the output LED is flashing and the LCD displays “BATT”. Record this start time
2
Record when the low battery warning (the output and alarm LEDs are flashing and the LCD displays “INVOFF”) appears.
This is the battery reserve time. Add 10% to the reserve time. This is the total battery run time
3
Turn on the upstream circuit breaker to provide line power to the unit. The unit returns to line mode and starts charging the batteries.
Backup Time Test Finished
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Novus 1800 BATT
Alpha 5M 120/60N
Novus 1800 INVOFF
Alpha 5M 120/60N
Novus 1800 LINE
Example
1) Start time is 1pm. The low battery warning appears at 2pm.
2) The battery reserve time is 1 hour. 10% of 1 hour is 6 minutes.
3) The total battery run time is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
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5.2.1: Novus 1800TP UPS Troubleshooting
For more UPS troubleshooting information see Sections 3.8 and 3.9.
N
O o u t o p u t u t
S p u
L y
E t .
m
D p o f t f o
.
m C a u s e R e m e d y
A C
B r e
I n p u t & a k e r i s
O u t p u t o f f .
C i r c u i t
T u r n i t o n .
N
N o o il il n e n e p o p o w e r .
w e r .
W a i t il n e c i f o r r c u i il t n e b r p o w e r .
e a k e r i
S e e s o n .
t h a t t h e
S e e t h a t t h e s p e c i f i c a t i o n s il n e o r i s t h a w t i t t h i h e n b a t t e r y c i r c u i t b r e a k e r i s o n .
F a u l t y u n i t .
C o n t a c t v e n d o r .
B a t t e r y n o t c o n n e c t e d .
B a t t e r y m o d e d o e s n o t c o m e o n d u r i n g f a i l u r e m a n u a l o r d u s t a r t .
r i n g a a p o w e r
B a t t e r y c i r c u i t o f f .
b r e a k e r
B a t t e r y i s c h a r g e d .
n o t f u ll y
D e a d b a t t e r y .
O R
B a t t e r y o f f .
c i r c u i t b r e a k e r i s
B a c k u p r a t e d .
t i m e i s l e s s t h a n
B a t t e r y f a i l u r e .
F a u l t y u n i t .
C o n n e c t i t .
T u r n i t o n .
F u b a ll y c k r e c h a r g e u p t i m e .
b a t t e r y t h e n t e s t
C o n n e c t a g o o d b a t t e r y .
T u r n r e p l a b a t t e r y c e t h e c i r c u i t b a t t e r y .
b r e a k e r o n o r
C l e a n a n c o n n e c t i o d n t i g h t e n s .
b
C h e c k a t t e r y b a t t e r i e s r e p l a c e i f n e e d e d .
a n d
C o n t a c t v e n d o r .
F f l a u a s l t h i
L E n g .
D i s o n o r
( S e e c c t i k o f a u l t n s c
o
,
C o r r e c t f a u l t .
C o n t a c t v e n d o r .
Figure 5.2.1
UPS Troubleshooting Table
Battery Lifetime
The maintenance free batteries can be affected by many factors including: operating temperature; number of discharges during the battery’s life; charging characteristics and low voltage cutoffs. This system complies with the battery manufacturer’s specifications for optimum performance and the longest possible battery life.
In normal operation, the batteries may increase in capacity during the first three to twelve months. After the first 10 to 15 discharges, the available backup power may increase by up to 20%. Once at this peak they slowly lose capacity and eventually cannot provide backup power.
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S
N
A T S y o m
O f r o
/ M B p u p o w t o t p e r m m u t
P / M B M
C a u s e R e m e d y
U p s t r e a m c i r c u i t o p e n .
b r e a k e r i s
N o il n e p o w e r .
R e s e t i t .
S e e t h a t i t i s p r e s e n t .
I n p u t a n d o u t p u t o f
A T S / M B P / M B M w i r e d i n c o r r e c t l y .
t e r m i n a l b l o c k S e e t h a t i t i s p r o p e r l y w i r e d .
F
1 a
8 c o u
0 l
0 t y
T n n e
A
P c t
T S e o d u t
/ M t p o u
B P t
/ M B M p o w e r
A T S .
.
n o t
S o f e e t h e i f t h e r e i s p o w e r
A T S / M B P / M B M o n t h e t e r m i i n p n a l u t b l o s i d c k .
e
I f t h e r e i s , r e p l a c e t h e A T S / M B P / M B M .
S e e t h a p r o p e r l y t A T S ' s w i r e d t
" U P S o t h e
O U
1 8 0
T
0
"
T c o
P ' s r d i s
A C
O u t p u t t e r m i n a l b l o c k s .
A T s w
T
S i t c
P d o e s h t o p o w n o t
1 8 0 0 e r
1 8 0 0 T P d o e s n o t s w i t c h t o
M o d e
L i n e
A T S b r e a k
" U P S e r
I N P U T " o p e n .
c i r c u i t
R e s e t i t .
t
C o h e n
" t r o
A T l
S il n e
" n o t p a r t c o f o t n n e c t e h e 1 8 0 d
0 t o
T P ' s
S t a t u s b l o c k .
/ S e l f T e s t T e r m i n a l
C h e c k t h e
S t a t u s / S e l f c o n n e c t i o n
T e s t T e r m i n t o a l t h e 1 8 b l o c k .
0 0 T P ' s t
T h p r e e r e s e n i s t o n o n
+ 4 8 t h e "
V D
A T S
C
" s i g p a r t n a l o f h
T e e r
1 8 0 0 m i n a l
T P ' s S t a t u s / S e l f b l o c k .
T e s t
F a u l t y A T S .
R e p l a c e A T S .
I
S e e n p u t t t h e a r t m
" i
U n
P a l
S I N P U T " c o r d c o n n e c t e d t o p r o p e r l y w i r e d
A T S / M P B t o t h e 1 8
/ M
0 0
B M a n d
T P ' s A i
C s b l o c k .
i s
N o L i n e P o w e r .
S e e i s c l t h a t o s e d .
" U P S I N P U T " c i r c u i t b r e a k e r
S e e t h a t il n e p o w e r i s p r e s e n t .
Figure 5.2.2
System Troubleshooting Table
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Removing System Components
5.3.1: Novus 1800TP
DANGER: Shutting down the UPS does not necessarily disconnect power to the loads.
Procedure
Switch the UPS into Bypass mode
2
If using the MBP, turn the rotary switch to
“Bypass.” If using the MBM, turn the rotary switch to “Line/Transfer” then turn off CB1.
3
Turn off the AC input & output circuit breaker.
4
Turn off the battery circuit breaker.
5
Disconnect the:
• Battery.
• Input line.
• Status/Self Test Terminal Block.
• Output line(s).
• If used, ATS lines.
6
Remove or perform maintenance on the unit.
Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall the unit (also see Section 2.2,
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5.3.2: ATS
Procedure
1
Turn off the UPS’s input & output circuit breaker.
2
Disconnect the UPS out wire from the
UPS.
3
Disconnect the UPS in wire from the UPS.
4
Disconnect the control wires from the
UPS.
5
Disconnect the Input Line, Output Line,
Ground and Neutral wires from the ATS.
6
Remove or perform maintenance on the unit.
Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall the ATS (also see Section 2.2).
ATS Removal Finished
L IN
NEUT
GND
L OUT
UPS IN
BYPASS
CONTROL
(48 VDC)
UPS OUT
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5.3.3: MBP
Procedure
1
Turn off the upstream circuit breaker.
2
Turn off the UPS’s AC Input & Output circuit breaker.
3
Disconnect the From UPS wires from the
MBP.
4
Disconnect the To UPS wires from the
MBP.
5
Disconnect the AC Input and the AC
Output wires from the MBP.
6
Remove or perform maintenance on the unit.
Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall the MBP (also see Section 2.4).
MBP Removal Finished
L
N
G
L
N
G
L
N
G
L
N
G
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5.3.4: MBM
Procedure
1
Turn off the upstream circuit breaker.
2
Turn off the UPS’s AC Input & Output circuit breaker.
3
Disconnect the From UPS wires from the
MBM.
4
Disconnect the To UPS wires from the
MBM.
5
Disconnect the AC Input and the AC
Output wires from the MBM.
6
Remove or perform maintenance on the unit.
Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall the MBM (also see Section 2.6).
L N
AC INPUT
L N
AC OUTPUT
L N
TO UPS
L N
FROM UPS
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S y s t e m I n p u t
V o l t a g e R a n g e , V a c
I n p u t
( L i n e ) ,
F r e
H z q u e n c y
A T S
A m p
C u r r e n t ( M a x ) ,
M B P
A m p
C u r r e n t ( M a x ) ,
M B M
A m p
C u r r e n t ( M a x ) ,
S h o r t C i r c u i t
P r o t e c t i o n
1 0 0 1 4 6 ( 1 2 0 N o m )
6 0 ± 5 %
4 0 ( R e s i s t i v e )
2 0
2 0
A T S U P S
C i r c u i t
M B P A C I
I n n p
, u
1
B r e a k e r t :
5 A
1 5 m p
A m p
C i r c u i t B r e a k e r
M B M U P S I n p u t : 2 0 A m p
C i r c u i t B r e a k e r
4 8 ( 4 x s u p p il e d
1 2 V ) C u s t o m e r
B a t t e r y
V o l t a g e ,
S t r i n g
V D C
S y s t e m O u t p u t
A T S
( L i n e
A p p a
M o d r e e ) , n t
V
P o w e r
A @ 4 0
A m p s
A T S
( L i n e
A c t i v
M o d e e )
P o w e r
, W @ 4 0
A m p s
4 8 0 0
M
( L
B i n
P e
A p p a r e n t P o w e r
M o
2 0 A m p s d e ) , V A @
2 4 0 0
M B P
( L i n e
A c t i v e
M o d e ) ,
P o w e r
W @ 2 0
A m p s
M
( L
B i n
P e
A p p a r e n t P o w e r
M o
2 0 A m p s d e ) , V A @
2 4 0 0
M B P
( L i n e
A c t i v e
M o d e ) ,
P o w e r
W @ 2 0
A m p s
O
L u t i n p e u t V o l t a g e , a n d B o o s t
V A C
M o d e
I n v e r t e r
1 0 0 1 3 0 ±
( D e p e n d s o n
1 2 0 ± 5 %
2 il n e v o l t a g e )
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(
A p p a r e n t
I n v e r t e r M
P o w e r o d e ) , V A
A c t i v e P o w e r
( I n v e r t e r M o d e ) , W
O u t p u t W a v e f o r m
O u t p u t
T H D
W a v e f o r m
L o a d C r e s t R a t i o
O v e r l o a d C a p a c i t y
A s p e r U P S s p e c s
S y s t e m C o m p l i a n c e ( D e s i g n e d t o m e e t )
E l e c t r i c a l S a f e t y
E M I I m m u n i t y
U L 1 7 7 8 , C S A 1 0 7 .
1
F C C C l a s s A
M a r k
C
C S A
U S
S y s t e m E n v i r o n m e n t a l
(
O p e
N o t
r a
e s
t i n g
1 , 2
T e m p ,
a n d 3 )
° C
3 7 t o + 7 4
S t o r a g e T e m p , ° C
H u m i d i t y
( N o n C o n d e n s i n g )
(
A l t i t u d e
N o t e 2 )
( f t / m )
3 7 t o + 7 4
< 9 5 %
1 0 , 0 0 0 / 3 0 0 0
NOTES:
1) Between 55°C and 74°C, the unit is derated to a maximum rectified-capacitive load of 1200W.
2) Derate operating temperature above 4900 ft (1500m) by
2°C per 1000 ft (300m).
3) The unit can operate in temperatures as low as –37°C if the unit has operated at or is stabilized at 0°C or higher for at least one hour beforehand.
4) Due to ongoing product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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T r a n s f e r S w i t c h S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
P e r f o r m a n c e
A T S T r a n s f e r T i m e , m S
< 1 5 0
M B P T r a n s f e r T i m e , m S
< 1 5
B r e a k
0
B e f o r e M a k e t y p e s w i t c h
M B M T r a n s f e r T i m e , m S
< 1 5
B r e a k
0
B e f o r e M a k e t y p e s w i t c h
A T S / M B P M e c h a n i c a l
D i m e n s i o n s i n c h / m m
( W x D x H )
4 .
7 5
6 .
5
4 .
6
/ 1 2 0 .
6 ( W
/
/ 1 6 5
1 1 6 .
8
( D )
( H )
)
A T S W e i g h t ( l b / k g )
7 .
0 / 3 .
2
M B P W e i g h t ( l b / k g )
4 .
0 / 1 .
8
M o u n t i n g
U P S I n p u t / O u t p u t
C o n n e c t i o n ( A T S O n l y )
W
T e a r ll m i
M o n a l u n t ,
B l o
4 c k p o i n t s
I n p u t C o n n e c t i o n
O u t p u t C o n n e c t i o n
C o o l i n g
T e r m i n a l B l o c k
A T S T e r m i n a l B l o c k w / A u x 5 1 5 R
M B P T e r m i n a l B l o c k
A T S C o n v e
7 W c o n t a c t c t i o r o n c o i l
( A p p r o x d i s s i p a t i o n )
M B P A p p r o x 1 W
M B M M e c h a n i c a l
D i m e n s i o n s i n c h / m m
( W x D x H )
1 8 .
9
3
3
.
.
8
0 /
/
/
9
4 7
6 .
7 6 2
8
9 .
(
4
( D )
H )
( W )
W e i g h t ( l
M o u n t i n g b / k g )
2 .
4 / 1 .
1
W a ll M o u n t , 6 p o i n t s
I n p u t C o n n e c t i o n
O u t p u t C o n n e c t i o n
C o o l i n g
T
A e p r m p r i o n x a l
1
B
W l o c k
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F u n c t i o n s M e c h a n i c a l S p e c i f i c a t i o n s ( C o n t i n u e d )
I
B
G
B n r e o a t v n w e t e e r t r r n e a y o r t u o t r
P
C
C h a
M o d r o o t m e c p r g e r , e t a t
1 i o i b
0 n i l i
A t y m p
I n v e r t e r M o d e C u r r e n t L i m i t
M e a s u r e m e n t s r e m o t e m o n i t o a v a r i n g i l a b l e f o r
I f i n p u t v o l t a g e
9 3 % o f n o m i n a f l , a ll s b e l o w b o o s t m o d e s t e p s
1 1 2 % u p o f i o u n p t p u t u t v o v o l t a g e l t a g e .
I f t o t h e i n p u t v o l t a g e r i s e s t o 1 1 0 % o f n o m i n a l , b u c k m o d e r e d u c e s o u t p u t t o 9 0 % o f t h e i n p u t v o l t a g e .
I n p u t v o l t a g e b o f e l o w n o m
9 3 % i n a l o r i s a b o v e 1 1 c o n s i d e r e d
0 % a n u n q u a il f i e d il n e .
G e n e r a t o r w i t h a n A C m o o r d e
D i n
C c r e a s e v a il d i n p u t v o l t a g e f r e q u e n c y w i n d o w f a n d o r u s e s g e n e r a t o r .
P F C s w i t c h m o d e c h a r g e r t e m p e r a t u r e c o m p e n s a t e d
( m V / C / C e m
3 , o
d
4 e o s r
.
-
C
5 a ll ) n m b b
V / u e l k
C e a ll / n
° d f l o a t c h a n g e d
C ( 3 t o i s
d e f a u l t v a l u e ) .
C a p a b l e m o d e .
o f r u n c o n t i n u o u s l y i n n i n g i n v e r t e r
C o n t i n u o u s c u r r e n t il m i t .
-
-
-
I n p u t
L i n e a n d o u t p u f r e q u e n c y t v o l t a g e s
-
O u t p u t c u r r e n t
B a t t e r y
B a t t e r y v o a n l t d a g e a n d c u r r e n t h e a t s i n k t e m p
M e c h a n i c a l
D i m e n s i o n s ( H i n , ( m m ) x W x D ) ,
W e i g h t , l b ( k g )
I n p u t C o n n e c t i o n
O
M
C
A
O u o o u p t p u o d e r i l u n i n b a t i l t t i
C n g g e n g o n
N o i n e s
T e e c t i
L e m p e
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s o n v e l , r a t u d B r e ,
A
° C
7 x 1
( 1 7 8
7 x x 1 0
4 3 2 x 2 5 4 )
6 3 ( 2 8 .
6 )
3 P o s n T e r m i n a l B l o c k , L , N , G
3
G )
P o s n T e r m i n a l B l o c k ( L , N , a n d 5 1 5 R r e c e p t a c l e
1 9 "
( 5 8 4
( 4 8 3 m m ) m m ) r a c k o r o r
2 3 " s h e l f m o u n t .
W a ll m o u n t i n g m o u n t k i t .
w i t h o p t i o n a l w a ll
M i c r o p r o c e s s o r
1 2 V D C , 3 .
5 5 " ( c o n t r o
9 0 ll m m ) e d f a
, n
< 4 5 a t 1 m
3 7
( S e e t o + 5 5
N o t e s 1 , 2 a n d 3 )
I
I
S t o r a g e T e m p e r a t u r e , ° C
H u m i d i t y ( N o n C o n d e n s i n g )
A l t i t u d e , f t
E
t o + 7 5
L e s s t h a n o r e q u a l t o 9 5 %
1
5 0
2 , 0 0 0 ( 3 6 0 0 ) ( S e e
L i n e M o d e ( I n c l u d i n g B u c k a n d B o o s t )
I n v e r t e r M o d e
1 2 0
1 2 0
± 1 0 %
± 5 %
M a x i m u m
A m p s
I n p u t C u r r e n t ,
T r a n s f o r m e r
1
L i
5 n e a r ( N o n I s o l a t e d )
a v
( m )
O u t p u t A p p a r e n t P o w e r , V A
O u t p u t A c t i v e P o w e r , W
P o w e r F a c t o r
I n p u t F r e q u e n c y , H z n
O
T n
O
L o a d C r e s t R a t i o
E f f i c i e n c y , L i n e M o d e
E f f i c i e n c y , I n v e r t e r M o d e
N o m i n a l B a t t e r y
V o l t a g e , V D C
S t r i n g
(
S t e p
1 0 % t
L o o a d R e s p o n s e
9 0 % )
O
T
D r r p u r u v l e c t a a
C t t u u e p n p n s r
P t u s u c s h o i f
V o t t e u e r i c a
C u r
V r
W r n l t w e t a o l
T e r i r r e n n g e t a
S m e t l g e f o
P u p
, t
S p e c i f i c a
R a e , r m r m o p r t n g
V s e e a e s c
T H c t s e c
, i o i o
V
D , n n a c
% t i o n s
2 0
1
1 6 0 0
1 1 5 0
0
6
1
1
<
L
<
3 : 1
> 9 5 % ( R e s i s t i v e L o a d )
> 8 0 % ( R e s i s t i v e L o a d )
4
4 4 0
.
8
0
0
2
3 o
5
8
0 -
0
-
0 0 a
±
5 d
1
(
I n n e v e
( L i n e
3
N
(
( L i
4 6 t
( I n v e o y
D
( R e s
H m p e i z
± p c i s t i r t e r r t e r e a
M
M
2 v l n e
) d o o
V a
L
M d a n o e c t o d e ) a
) d d e )
M o d e )
)
N o t e
F u ll r e c o v e r y ( W i t h i n O u t p u t
R e g c h a u l a t n g e i o n ) i n 1 a t 5 0 % c y c l e .
l o a d
I n p u t :
T h r o w
D o u b l e
C i r c u i t
P o l e
B r e a
S i n k e r g l e
R a t e d a t 2 0 A m p .
D C B
M O V
D r a w n u t r s
B r e a k e r , a
: e l e m e n t s n
8 0
T s o i f r o m e
A n t m g g l e
( > 1 5 0 t h e p
T
C i r c u i t y p e .
s u p p r e s s i o n
V ) b a t t e r i e s
2 )
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1 9 o r 2 2 P o s i t i o n
F u n c t i o n s
C o n t a c t T y p e
W i r i n g
1 9 P o s i t i o n
D e f i n i t i o n s
C o n t a c t
2 2 P o s i t i o n
D e f i n i t i o n s
C o n t a c t
T e r m i n a l B l o c k
A ) t o t
P r h e o v i d i n t e e s r s e c o n t r o l c it o n s i g n a l s lf a s h c o n t r o ll e r .
B ) t o
P r t h e o v i d
A T e s
S .
4 8 V D C s i g n a l
C o m m u n i c a t i o n s S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
R S 2 3 2 I n t e r f a c e
M o n i t o r s , c o n t r o l s a n d c a il b r a t e s w i t h t e r m i n a l e m u l a s e r v i c t i o e p n e s o f t w a r e r s o n n e l t o f o r o b t a i n u n i t d i a g n o s t i c s .
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NOTES:
1) Maximum inverter run-time, with a rectified-capacitive load of 2000/VA/1600W is 8 hours. The UPS is capable of operating for 2 hours at 74°C with a rectified-capacitive load of 1400W/1800VA.
2) Derate operating temperature above 4900 ft (1500m) by 2°C per 1000 ft (300m).
3) The unit can operate in temperatures as low as
–37°C if the unit has operated at or is stabilized at 0°C or higher for at least one hour beforehand.
4) Due to ongoing product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Novus 1800C Notes:
The Novus 1800C is identical to the 1800TP except for:
1) The auxillary outputs and auxillary circuit breaker have been deleted.
2) The 1800C has 120 Vac input and 85 Vac output.
3) The 1800C has 1440 W/VA output.
4) The 1800C has line cord input and output.
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Index
5-15R output connector on UPS front panel ........... 6
19 or 22-Position status/self test terminal block
Changing functions of, RS-232 ...................... 56-57
Description of .................................................... 8-9
LCD monitoring ................................................... 46
24-hour clock ..................................................... 46, 57
24-hour emergency customer technical support ......
.......................................................... Inside front cover
40% of battery capacity warning .................... 8-9, 64
48-Volt battery connector ......................................... 5
100 event log ........................................................... 58
82
A
AC input and output connectors on UPS front panel
................................................................................... 6
Adjusting line voltage automatically, UPS ........... 39
Adjusting UPS to local conditions .......... 39-40, 43-44
Alarm, audible .................................................. 41, 43
Alarm contact on status/self test terminal block . 8-9
Alarm LED on control panel .................................. 41
Alarm log, RS-232 ................................................... 58
Alarm, low battery, service alarm, RS-232 ...............
....................................... See computer communication
Alarm submenu, troubleshooting ......... 42, 48, 59, 62
ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch) System
Connection to UPS ................................. 8-9, 20-22
Description ..................................................... 11-12
Mounting of ......................................................... 21
Removal of for servicing ..................................... 75
Starting and testing ....................................... 23-24
Wiring to loads and line ................................. 20-22
Attaching a remote computer ....................................
....................................... See computer communication
B
Backup generator, use of ....................................... 18
Backup time, battery, measuring .......................... 71
UPS was in ......................................................... 45
Battery mode ...................................................... 39
Battery temperature, measuring .................... 45, 63
Charger temperature compensation voltage ............
................................................................ 40-42, 44
Circuit breaker, UPS front panel ........................... 5
Connector, front panel UPS .................................. 5
Discharge states ................................................ 49
Disposal ............................................................... 3
First aid, for battery electrolyte ............................. 3
Electrolyte spillage cleanup .................................. 3
Lifetime .............................................................. 72
Low battery alarm, RS-232 ......................................
................................. See computer communication
Low battery contact, status/self test terminal block
.......................................................................... 8-9
On battery contact, status/self test terminal block .
.......................................................................... 8-9
Power, turning on or off ......................................... 5
Power, battery, turning on/off ......................... 39, 64
Replacing battery string ...................................... 38
Safety ................................................................... 3
Temperature sensor, UPS ............................. 10, 20
Temperature sensor strain relief .......................... 10
Test options, self test ......................................... 64
Testing battery power to load .............................. 37
Voltage test points, on UPS ................................. 5
Battery Breaker Off (BT BRK OFF), LCD ................ 47
Batt High (High Battery Voltage), LCD .................. 47
Batt Low (Low Battery Voltage), LCD .................... 47
Batt T Comp ................................................ 40, 42, 44
Black LCD control panel ........................................ 41
Boost mode ............................................................. 39
Broadening UPS input parameters ....... 39, 44, 66-67
BT BRK OFF (Battery Breaker Off), LCD ................ 47
Buck mode .............................................................. 39
Buzzer
Displayed on LCD ............................................... 41
Turning On/Off .................................................... 43
Bypass
Manual bypass switch .................................... 13-14
Mode, UPS ............................................. 40, 42, 44
Switching UPS to before using bypass switch .... 13
Battery
ATS contact, connection to battery .................... 8-9
Backup time, measuring ..................................... 71
Battery at 40% of capacity ........................ 8, 19, 64
Battery mode ................................................ 39, 49
Battery mode, number of times and amount of time
C
Capacity, battery voltage at 40% of ....................... 64
CB1 on manual bypass module (MBM) .....................
..................................................... See circuit breakers
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Changing battery string ......................................... 38
Changing relay configuration on status/self test
terminal block ......................................................... 56
Charger, battery temperature compensation . 40, 44
Circuit breakers
AC Input and output on UPS ................................. 6
Battery, on UPS front panel .................................. 5
CB1 on manual bypass module ..................... 15-16
Upstream ........................................... 11, 13, 15, 18
Clock, UPS ............................................ See date/time
Common ground, of RS-232 and terminal block . 7-8
Communications ........... See computer communication
Compensation, battery charging temperature
voltage ......................................................... 40, 42, 44
Components, removal for servicing ................. 74-77
Computer communication
40% of battery capacity adjustment .................... 64
Alarms .......................................................... 59, 62
Changing relay configuration on status/self test terminal block ............................................... 56-57
Changing time/date setting ................................. 57
DB-9 connector on UPS front panel ................ 7, 51
Event logging ...................................................... 58
Faults ........................................................... 59, 62
How to use the menu screens ........................ 68-69
HyperTeminal set up ...................................... 52-55
Input/Output values submenu .................. 59-60, 63
Input voltage parameters ............................... 66-67
Inverter on/off ..................................................... 64
Line slow detection setup submenu ..... 59-60, 66-67
Line status .................................................... 59, 61
Line qualify time .................................................. 64
Low battery alarm relay ......................................... 7
Main menu, on screen .................................. 55, 59
Maintenance submenu ......................... 59-60, 64-65
Menu tree ........................................................... 60
Output status ................................................ 59, 61
Opto-Isolation of ................................................... 7
Parameters ......................................................... 51
Password, factory set .............................. 59, 64-65
Pin diagram .................................................... 7, 51
Relays .................................................................. 7
Resetting unit ....................................................... 7
Self test, starting, changing duration .................. 64
Service alarm relays ............................................. 7
Setting UPS date/time ........................................ 57
Specifications submenu .......................... 59-60, 63
Unit specification submenu ..................... 59-60, 63
Wiring to a computer .......................................... 51
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Index
Conditions, local, adjusting UPS to ..........................
....................................................... 39-40, 56-57, 66-67
Configuration, relay, status/self test terminal block,
determining ............................................. 42, 46, 56-57
Connectors
On ATS .............................................................. 12
On MBM ............................................................. 16
On MBP .............................................................. 14
Battery, on UPS .................................................... 5
Input, on UPS ....................................................... 6
Output, on UPS .................................................... 6
Connection to intersection controller ............ 8-9, 19
Connection of system to line and loads .... See wiring
Contacts, dry ............................................... 7-9, 56-57
Contacts, status/self test terminal block
Alarm, ATS ........................................................ 8-9
Low Battery, On Battery ............................... 8-9, 19
Timer ..................................................... 8-9, 19, 64
Control panel
Alarm LED .......................................................... 41
Batt .................................................................... 39
Batt T Comp ................................................. 42, 44
Black, panel turning ............................................ 41
Boost .................................................................. 39
Buzzer On/Off .............................................. 41, 43
Bypass ................................................... 40, 42, 44
Current, output measuring ................................... 45
Control submenu, controlling UPS ........... 42, 45-46
Date/Time measurement .............................. 42, 46
Description of ..................................................... 41
Enter button ....................................................... 41
ESC button ........................................................ 41
Event logging submenu ................................ 42, 45
Evt/Timer ...................................................... 42, 44
Hot swap .................................................. 40, 42-43
How to use ..................................................... 41-42
INVOFF .............................................................. 39
INV On/Off .................................................... 42-43
Line .................................................................... 39
Measurements, making ........................... 42, 45-46
Menu tree ...................................................... 41-42
Mute buzzer .................................................. 42-43
Output LED ........................................................ 41
Relay configuration, status/self test terminal block
..................................................................... 42, 46
Self test ................................................... 37, 42-43
Sense type ............................................. 39, 42, 44
Submenus ..................................................... 41-42
Troubleshooting with ........................... 37, 42, 47-48
Up/Down buttons ................................................ 41
UPS configuration ............................................... 41
Voltage, input/output measuring .................... 45-46
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Controller, intersection, connection to .......... 7-9, 19
Controlling UPS with LCD panel ... See Control panel
Control submenu, LCD ...................................... 42-44
Cooling
Of enclosure (MBM) ............................................ 16
Of UPS ............................................................... 10
Current, output, measuring .................................... 45
Customer technical support ............ Inside front cover
84
D
Date/Time
UPS set to .................................................... 42, 46
Changing UPS setting ........................................ 57
DB-9 computer connector, wiring to ..................... 51
DC Output Overloaded (Idc Over), LCD ................. 47
DC output, UPS ....................................................... 10
Delay, UPS from battery mode to line mode after
line is requalified ................................................... 64
Disabled contact on status/self test terminal block ..
........................................................................... 46, 64
Disconnect, low battery ......................................... 49
Display, LCD panel ................................................. 41
Delivery, post delivery inspection ........................... 4
Down/Up buttons on control panel ........................ 41
ENTER button on control panel ............................. 41
ESC button on control panel ................................. 41
Event logging .............................................. 42, 45, 58
Event, LCD ......................................................... 42, 45
Evt/Timer ........................................................... 42, 44
F
Factory repairs, returning to Alpha Inside front cover
Fan, enclosure, control of (MBM) .......................... 16
Fan, cooling, UPS ................................................... 10
Fault contact on status/self test terminal block ........
........................................................................... 46, 56
Fault log, RS-232 .................................................... 58
Fault submenu, troubleshooting .......... 42, 47, 59, 62
First aid, for electrolyte spillage ............................. 3
Fixing, troubleshooting ............... 47-48, 59, 62, 72-73
Flash control point, intersection controller, connec-
tion to ............................................................... 8-9, 19
Fluctuating, line power UPS works with ........ 39, 44
Frequency, input measuring .................................. 45
Functions, of relays on status/self test terminal block
........................................................................... 46, 56
Fuses, replacement, MBM ..................................... 16
Dry contacts ................................................. 7-9, 56-57
G
Generator, backup power, use of .......................... 18
E
Earthquake proofing ............................................... 10
Eyes, first aid for, electrolyte spillage ..................... 3
Electrical inspection of site before installation .... 19
Electrolyte, spillage .................................................. 3
Emergency
First aid, for battery electrolyte ............................. 3
Shutdown procedure ..................... Inside rear cover
Technical support ........................ Inside front cover
Enclosure
Cooling fans, power for ....................................... 10
Mounting system in ............................................. 18
Temperature control with MBM ............................ 16
Water, prevention of entry into .............................. 2
Generator parameters ...................................... 39, 44
Grounding
Common grounding of RS-232 and terminal blocks
.......................................................................... 7-8
UPS ................................................................... 19
H
Help, customer technical support .. Inside front cover
High Battery Voltage (Batt High), LCD .................. 47
High Output Current (Iout High), LCD .................... 48
High Temperature (Temp High), LCD ............... 47-48
High Wattage (Wout High), LCD ............................ 47
Hot Swap ...................................................... 40, 42-43
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HyperTerminal set up ................ See computer control
Idc Over (DC Output Overloaded), LCD ................. 47
Iout High (High Output Current), LCD .................... 48
Input
Broadening input parameters .............................. 39
Input and output circuit breaker on UPS ............... 6
Frequency, measuring ............................. 42, 45, 63
Measuring input/output voltage, current, frequency ..
..................................................... 42, 45, 59-60, 63
Power connector on UPS ...................................... 6
Voltage and frequency, changing ........................ 44
Voltage, measuring, LCD panel .......................... 45
Voltage parameters ............................. 59-60, 66-67
Inspecting, after delivery ......................................... 4
Inspection, electrical, before installation ............. 19
Installing (also see wiring)
ATS system ................................................... 20-22
MBM system .................................................. 25-26
MBP system .................................................. 30-31
Safety ................................................................... 2
Site preparation ............................................. 18-19
Size of loads, calculating .................................... 19
Warning labels ..................................................... 2
Water entry, prevention of ..................................... 2
Interface, serial, RS-232 .............................................
..................................... See computer communications
Intersection controller, connection to .................. 8-9
Inv Event .................................................................. 45
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Index
Lifetime, battery ..................................................... 72
Lights, intersection, connection to ................. 8-9, 19
Line fluctuations, adjusting UPS to ................. 39, 44
Line Frequency (Line Freq), LCD .......................... 48
Line, measuring voltage/frequency ...................... 45
Line mode
Locking UPS into ............................................... 40
Mode .................................................................. 39
Line power, fluctuating, UPS works with ....... 39, 44
Line power to UPS, turning on or off ...................... 6
Line slow detection setup submenu, RS-232 ...........
....................................... See computer communication
Line status submenu, RS-232 ........................... 59, 61
Line/Transfer on manual bypass module (MBM)
system ...................................................................... 15
Line qualify time, RS-232 ...........................................
..................................... See computer communications
Line voltage, UPS automatically adjusting .......... 39
Listing events in event log ............. See event logging
Load shed timer on/off ........................................... 64
Loads, overloading causing UPS shutdown ......... 35
Loads, size of, wiring status/self test terminal block
................................................................................. 19
Inv Timer ................................................................. 45
Isolation of RS-232, terminal block ...................... 7-8
Inverter, turning on/off ........................... 39, 42-43, 64
INVOFF ................................ See inverter turning on/off
INV On/Off .................................................... 39, 42-43
L
Labels, safety ............................................................ 2
LCD control panel ............................ See control panel
LCD turns black ....................................................... 41
LED’s on control panel .................... See control panel
Level, battery voltage at 40% of capacity ............. 64
Local conditions, adjusting UPS to .................. 39-40
Locking UPS into line mode ................... See Bypass
Log, event ................................................... 42, 45, 58
Low battery alarm, RS-232 ........................................
..................................... See computer communications
Low battery warning, shutdown, disconnect ...........
................................................................................. 49
Low battery contact, status/self test terminal block
Adjusting ............................................................ 64
Description .................................................. 8-9, 46
How size of load affects wiring ............................ 19
Low battery voltage (Batt Low), LCD .................... 47
Low Temperature (Temp Low), LCD ..................... 48
Lowering/Raising line voltage automatically ...... 39
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Index
M
Malfunctions, buzzer ........................................ 41, 43
Malfunctions, troubleshooting42, 47-48, 59, 62, 72-73
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O
Off, inverter off ........................................................ 39
On Battery contact on status/self test terminal block
........................................................................... 46, 64
Manual Bypass Module (MBM) System
Description .................................................... 15-16
Removal of for servicing ..................................... 77
Replacement fuses for ........................................ 16
Starting and testing ....................................... 32-33
Thermostat ......................................................... 16
Wiring to loads and line ................................. 30-31
Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) System
Description .................................................... 13-14
Removal of for servicing ..................................... 76
Starting and testing ....................................... 27-29
Wiring to loads and line ................................. 25-26
Maintenance submenu, RS-232 .................................
....................................... See computer communication
On/Off, turning UPS ........................................... 35-36
On/Off inverter .................................................. 39, 43
On battery contact, status/self test terminal block
Description of .................................................... 8-9
Load size, effect of on contact ........................... 19
Turning on/off ...................................................... 64
Operating modes, UPS ...................................... 39-41
Operating UPS ............................................................
................. See control panel, computer communication
Opto-Isolation of RS-232, terminal block ............. 7-8
Measuring
Backup battery time ........................................... 71
Battery temperature ...................................... 45, 63
Battery voltage ................................ 5, 45, 59-60, 63
Using computer communications ............................
................................. See computer communication
Using LCD control panel ..................................... 42
Voltage, input, output, battery ............. 45, 59-60, 63
Menu tree
LCD control panel .......................................... 41-42
RS-232 ..................... See computer communication
Mode logging, RS-232 ............................................ 58
Modes, operating, UPS ............................... 39-40, 49
Mounting, system in enclosure .............................. 18
Mute buzzer (Mute Buzz) ........................... 41, 42, 43
Output, and input circuit breaker on UPS .............. 6
Output LED on control panel ................................. 41
Output, measuring
Battery ............................................ 5, 45, 59-60, 63
Input, output ................................. 42, 45, 59-60, 63
Output power connector on UPS ............................ 6
Output status submenu, RS-232 ....................... 59, 61
Output voltage, measuring
LCD panel ........................................................... 45
RS-232 .................................................... 59-60, 63
Out Short (Short Circuit), LCD ................................ 47
Overload, LCD ................................................... 47-48
Overloading UPS, shutdown ................................. 35
N
Noisy line, UPS compatibility with ........................ 39
Normal parameters ................................................ 39
No Temp PB (Temperature Probe Unplugged), LCD
................................................................................. 47
P
Panel, LCD control .......................... See control panel
Password, RS-232
Changing ................................................. 60, 64-65
Factory set ......................................................... 59
Novus 1800TP UPS ....................................... See UPS
Parameters
Input voltage parameters ..................... 59-60, 66-67
Generator, UPS working with ............................... 39
PLL, LCD ................................................................. 48
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Power
Batteries, replacing string ................................... 38
Batteries, backup power mode ........................... 39
Battery power, turning on or off ............ 5, 39, 43, 64
DC output, UPS .................................................. 10
Generator, backup power ........................ 18, 39, 44
Input/output measuring ............................ 59-60, 63
Output power, UPS ............................................... 6
Turning line power on or off ......................... 6, 11-16
Preparing the site before installation .............. 18-19
Programming UPS date/time ........................... 56-57
Programming status/self test terminal block con-
tacts .................................................................... 56-57
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Safety labels, placing during installation ............... 2
Screens, RS-232, how to use ............................ 68-69
Setting UPS clock/date .......................................... 57
Self Test
Changing length of .............................................. 64
LCD panel ...................................................... 42-43
Status/self test terminal block ........................... 8-9
UPS ................................................... 37, 42-43, 64
Sense type .................................................. 39, 42, 44
Sensor, temperature, UPS ..................................... 10
Serial Interface ............. See computer communication
Servicing, removal of components for ............ 74-77
Q
Qualify, line qualify time ............................................
....................................... See computer communication
R
Raising/Lowering line voltage automatically ...... 39
Relay configuration (Relay Cfg), status/self test terminal block
Changing ............................................................ 56
Determining ........................................ 42, 46, 56-57
Reserve time, battery backup measuring ............. 71
Remote control, and monitoring of UPS ..................
....................................... See computer communication
Removing component for servicing ................. 74-77
Requalify time for line, RS-232 ..................................
....................................... See computer communication
Requirements, for installation site ................... 18-19
Repairs, returning to Alpha for ....... Inside front cover
Replacing battery string ......................................... 38
Replacement fuses for MBM .................................. 16
Resetting
Event and timer ............................................ 42, 44
Event log ....................................................... 56-57
RS-232 computer communications ............................
....................................... See computer communication
Run time, battery, measuring ................................ 71
S
Safety checklists .................................................... 2-3
Servicing, return to Alpha for ......... Inside front cover
Shipping, post delivery inspection .......................... 4
Shipping, to Alpha for repair .......... Inside front cover
Shutdown of UPS due to overload ........................ 35
Short Circuit (Out Short), LCD ................................ 47
Shutdown, low battery ........................................... 49
Site preparation ................................................. 18-19
Skin, first aid for, electrolyte spillage ..................... 3
Software used in UPS ...................... 42, 45, 59-60, 63
Starting
ATS system ................................................... 23-24
MBM system .................................................. 32-33
MBP System ................................................. 27-29
Status/self test terminal block
ATS connection ............................................. 20-21
Functions and layout .......................................... 8-9
Relay configuring ................................ 42, 46, 56-57
Status submenu ........................................... 42, 45-46
String, battery replacing ........................................ 38
Skin, first aid for, electrolyte spillage ..................... 3
Spilling battery electrolyte ...................................... 3
Specifications, system ............................................ 78
Specification menu, RS-232 ........................ 59-60, 63
Status submenu, LCD panel .................................. 42
Strain relief, temperature sensor .................... 10, 20
Submenus, LCD control panel ........ See control panel
Submenus, RS-232 ........ See computer communication
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Swap, Hot ..................................................... 40, 42-43
Switches
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) ......... 11-12, 20-24
Manual Bypass Module (MBM) ....................... 15-16
Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) ........................ 13-14
Switching, UPS constantly between line and
battery modes ......................................................... 39
System
Block diagrams, descriptions of ..................... 11-15
Grounding ........................................................... 19
Load size ............................................................ 19
Site requirements .......................................... 18-19
Specifications ................................................ 78-81
Troubleshooting .................................................. 73
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T
Technical support ............................ Inside front cover
Temp High (High Temperature), LCD ............... 47-48
Temp Low (Low Temperature), LCD ..................... 48
Temperature, battery, measuring .................... 45, 63
Temperature compensation, battery ......... 40, 42, 44
Temperature control of enclosure with MBM ....... 16
Temperature Probe Unplugged (No Temp Pb), LCD
................................................................................. 47
Temperature sensor
Connection to battery and UPS .................... 10, 20
Strain relief ................................................... 10, 20
Terminal blocks, input/output on UPS ................. 5-6
Terminal, HyperTerminal set up ................................
....................................... See computer communication
Terminal block, status/self test
Description of .................................................... 8-9
Relay configuration, changing .................. 45, 56-57
Relay configuration, determining ................... 45, 56
Terminal block, status/self test .................. 8-9, 56-57
Test points, battery, UPS front panel ....................... 5
Test, UPS self test .................................. 8-9, 42-43, 64
Testing
ATS System .................................................. 23-24
MBM System ................................................. 32-33
MBP System ................................................. 27-29
UPS, self test ..................................... 37, 42-43, 64
Time, backup battery, measuring ......................... 71
Time/Date
UPS, total time in battery mode .......................... 45
UPS set to .................................................... 42, 46
Set UPS to different time/date ............................ 57
Time, line qualify, RS-232 ..........................................
....................................... See computer communication
Timer contract, status/self test terminal block
Description of .................................................... 8-9
How load size affects wiring of ............................ 19
Load shed timer on/off ........................................ 19
Programming of .................................................. 57
Timer/Evt ........................................................... 42, 44
Tracking events ...................................... See event log
Transfer, on Manual Bypass Switch ................. 13-14
Tree, menu
LCD ............................................................... 41-42
RS-232 ............................................................... 60
Troubleshooting
After UPS self test ............................................. 37
Instructions ................................................... 72-73
With LCD panel ....................................... 42, 47-48
With RS-232 ................................................. 59, 62
Turn on/off UPS .................................................. 35-36
U
Unit specification, RS-232 ..........................................
....................................... See computer communication
Unpacking, checklist ................................................ 4
UPS
Adjusting to local conditions .......................... 39-40
Battery circuit breaker .......................................... 5
Battery connector ................................................. 5
Battery discharge states ..................................... 49
Battery mode ...................................................... 39
Battery string changing ....................................... 38
Battery temperature compensation ............... 40, 44
Battery voltage test points .................................... 5
Boost mode ........................................................ 39
Buck mode ......................................................... 39
Buzzer, turning On/Off ........................................ 43
Bypass mode .......................................... 40, 44, 42
Computer communications .....................................
................................. See computer communication
Connection to intersection controller ............ 8-9, 19
Control panel ............................................. 5, 41-42
Control submenu, LCD .................................. 41-44
Cooling ............................................................... 10
Date/time UPS setting ........................................ 57
DC output ........................................................... 10
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Event log ................................................ 42, 45, 58
Fluctuating between battery and line mode, how to fix ....................................................................... 18
Generator, adjust UPS for use with ..................... 39
Generator, use of for backup power .................... 18
Grounding of UPS and system ............................ 19
Hot swap .................................................. 40, 42-43
Input and output circuit breaker ............................ 6
Input power connector ........................................... 6
Input voltage parameters ..................... 59-60, 66-67
Inverter On/Off ......................................... 39, 42-43
Line mode ........................................................... 39
Line voltage, automatically adjusting ................... 39
Measuring input/output using LCD panel ....... 42, 45
Measuring input/output using RS-232 ....... 59-60, 63
Mute buzzer .................................................. 42-43
On/Off, turning ............................................... 35-36
Operating modes ........................................... 39-40
Opto-Isolation of communications ..................... 7-8
Output power connector ........................................ 6
Overloading ........................................................ 35
Relay configuration, status/self test terminal block
................................................................ 46, 56-57
Removing for servicing ........................................ 74
Returning to line mode from battery after line outage
........................................................................... 64
Size of load, calculating ..................................... 18
Self Test ...................................... 8-9, 37, 42-43, 64
Shutdown, automatic because of overload .......... 35
Shutdown, nominal .............................................. 36
Software used, determining ................. 45, 59-60, 63
Specifications ..................................................... 80
Starting .......................................................... 35-36
Status/Self Test terminal block .............. 8-9, 56-57
Temperature probe .............................................. 10
Troubleshooting ............ 41-42, 47-48, 59, 62, 72-73
UPS setting on
Manual bypass module (MBM) ............................ 15
Manual bypass switch (MBP) .............................. 11
Up/Down buttons on control panel ........................ 41
89
Index
Line, UPS automatically adjusting ...................... 39
Volt/Freq, LCD panel ........................................ 42, 44
W
Warning, 40% of battery capacity ................... 8-9, 64
Warning, low battery .............................................. 49
Warning, of UPS malfunction ..... 41-42, 47-48, 59, 62
Warranty repairs .............................. Inside front cover
Water entry, into enclosure, prevention of ............. 2
Wiring
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) System ...... 20-22
Computer connection .......................................... 51
Manual Bypass Module (MBM) System .......... 30-31
Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) System ........... 25-26
Grounding requirements ...................................... 19
Site preparation ............................................. 18-19
Size of loads ...................................................... 19
Wout High (High Wattage), LCD ............................ 47
V
Values, input/output. measuring ........................... 45
Version number, software ................................ 45, 63
Voltage
Battery voltage @ 40% of capacity adjustment ... 64
Battery string voltage ............................................ 5
Battery charging temperature compensation . 41, 44
Circuit breaker ...................................................... 5
Description of front panel ................................. 5-10
Input/output measuring ................................. 42, 45
Input parameters ................................. 59-60, 66-67
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Warranty 90
LIMITED 24-MONTH WARRANTY
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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
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Emergency Shutdown Procedure
The 1800TP system contains more than one live circuit. In an emergency, line power may be disconnected at the system’s input, but there can still be AC and DC power present at the outputs.
1
Turn off the UPS’s Battery Circuit Breaker.
2
Turn off the UPS’s AC Input & Output Circuit
Breaker.
3
Turn off the Upstream Circuit Breaker.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN FINISHED
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Table of contents
- 1 Novus 1800TP Operator's Manual Rev 5/05
- 4 Table of Contents
- 87 Index
- 96 Emergency Shutdown Procedure
- 6 Section 1: Introduction
- 7 1.1: Safety Checklist
- 7 1.1.1: Safety Checklist
- 8 1.1.2: Battery Safety Checklist
- 9 1.2: Unpacking and Inspection Checklist
- 10 1.3: The Novus 1800TP UPS Front Panel
- 10 1.3.1: Battery Connections and LCD Panel
- 11 1.3.2: Input/Output Power Connections
- 12 1.3.3: RS-232 Communications
- 13 1.3.4: Status/Self Test Terminal Block
- 15 1.3.5: Temperature Control Connections
- 16 1.4: Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) System
- 16 1.4.1: ATS System Description
- 17 1.4.2: Automatic Transfer Switch
- 18 1.5: Manual Bypass Switch (MBP) System
- 18 1.5.1: Manual Bypass Switch System Description
- 19 1.5.2: Manual Bypass Switch
- 20 1.6: Manual Bypass Module (MBM) System
- 20 1.6.1: Manual Bypass Module System Description
- 21 1.6.2: Manual Bypass Module
- 22 Section 2: Installation and Start Up
- 23 2.1: Site Preparation Checklist
- 25 2.2: Wiring the ATS System
- 28 2.3: Starting and Testing the ATS System
- 30 2.4: Wiring the MBP System
- 32 2.5: Starting and Testing the MBP System
- 35 2.6: Wiring the MBM System
- 37 2.7: Starting and Testing the MBM System
- 39 Section 3: UPS Operation
- 40 3.1: Turning the UPS On or Off
- 42 3.2: Testing the UPS
- 43 3.3: Replacing the Batteries
- 46 3.5: The LCD Panel and the Menu Tree
- 48 3.6: Controlling the UPS
- 50 3.7: Measuring Input and Output Values
- 52 3.8: Troubleshooting Faults
- 53 3.9: Troubleshooting Alarms
- 54 3.10: Battery Discharge States
- 55 Section 4: Communication
- 56 4.1: Wiring the RS-232 Port
- 57 4.2: HyperTerminal Set Up
- 61 4.3: Programming the UPS
- 61 4.3.1: Programmable Status/Self Test Terminal Block
- 62 4.3.2: Timer Contacts Setting
- 62 4.3.3: Programmable Date and Time
- 63 4.4: Using the Event Log
- 64 4.5: Using the Main Menu
- 65 4.5.1: RS-232 Menu Tree
- 66 4.5.2: Line Status Menu
- 66 4.5.3: Output Status Menu
- 67 4.5.4: Fault and Alarm Display Submenu
- 68 4.6: Measuring UPS Inputs, Outputs and Specifications
- 69 4.7: Controlling the UPS
- 70 4.7.1: Changing the UPS's Password
- 71 4.8: Input Voltage Parameters
- 71 4.8.1: Parameter Change Procedure
- 72 4.8.2: Parameter Descriptions
- 73 4.9: Using the Menu Screens
- 75 Section 5: Maintenance
- 76 5.1: Measuring the Battery Backup Time
- 77 5.2: Troubleshooting
- 77 5.2.1: Novus 1800TP UPS Troubleshooting
- 78 5.2.2: System Troubleshooting
- 79 5.3: Removing System Components
- 79 5.3.1: Novus 1800TP
- 80 5.3.2: ATS
- 81 5.3.3: MBP
- 82 5.3.4: MBM
- 2 Customer Service Contacts
- 2 Returning a Unit to Alpha for Repair
- 95 Warranty