Alpha Technologies Novus Micro, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Micro Uninterruptible Power Supplies From Alpha Technologies Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...des Quick Reference Guide The following modes can appear on the control panel s LEDs For detailed information see Section 3 9 Control Panel Layout Mute Test Manual Start Button Batt Button Load Button Fault 110 LED Red Test 100 LED Yellow Low Battery 75 LED Yellow On Battery 50 LED Green On Line 25 LED Green Power off The LEDs are off The power switch is turned off Page21 Line Mode When the 25 LED...

Page 3: ... Operator s Manual Novus Micro Uninterruptible Power Supplies Alpha Technologies ...

Page 4: ...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 Micro i Save This Manual It contains important installation and operating instructions Keep it in a safe place To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe opera...

Page 5: ...hooting With the Control Panel 14 3 5 Measuring the Output Power 17 3 6 Measuring the Battery Charge 17 3 7 Replacing the Batteries 18 3 8 Normal Generator Parameter Toggling 19 3 9 Operating the Control Panel 20 3 10 Battery Discharge States 26 4 Maintenance 27 4 1 Measuring the Battery Backup Time 28 4 2 Troubleshooting 29 4 3 Returning a Unit to Alpha for Repair 29 5 Description 31 5 1 The Novu...

Page 6: ...1 Section 1 Unpacking This section describes how to unpack the Novus Micro Safety checklists Section 1 1 Unpacking and inspection checklist Section 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...hat the line voltage and current is compatible withtheunit sinputrequirements The unit should be installed on a dedicated circuit equipped with a appropriately sized circuit breaker see Section 5 2 Specifications Wiring should meet the local electrical code s Place a warning label on the utility panel to tell emergency personnel an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS is installed Use proper lifting t...

Page 8: ...al type and rating Never install old or un tested batteries Always use insulated tools Remove all rings watches jewelry or other conductive items before working inside the enclosure Follow local regulations for battery disposal Recycling is the best method Never burn batteries to dispose of them They may explode Never open the batteries The contents are toxic Battery Emergency Procedures Ifelectro...

Page 9: ...1 The Novus Micro TIP If items are missing or damaged contactAlpha and the shipping company at once Most shippers have a short claim period Save The Original Shipping Container If you need to return the unit for servicing pack it in the original shipping container Alpha is not responsible for damage caused by the improper packagingofreturnedunits Read This Manual Before installation become familia...

Page 10: ...________________________ E Mail ___________________________________ 1 2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist Continued s e t a t S d e t i n U s e t a t S d e t i n U s e t a t S d e t i n U s e t a t S d e t i n U s e t a t S d e t i n U 0 6 3 2 7 4 6 0 6 3 a d a n a C 6 7 4 1 0 3 4 4 0 6 m o d g n i K d e t i n U 0 1 1 2 2 4 9 7 2 1 4 4 y n a m r e G y n a m r e G y n a m r e G y n a m r e G y n a...

Page 11: ...on 2 Installation This section describes how to install and wire the Novus Micro Site preparation checklist Section 2 1 Mounting Section 2 2 How to wire the unit to the loads line and the batteries Section 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...ameters should be broadened from Normal to Generator In Generator mode the range of acceptable input frequency and voltage is expanded to accept the fluctuations created by a generator Section 3 8 Normal Generator Param eter Toggling 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 t...

Page 13: ...imum of 14 AWG jacketed copper wire to connect the line and the loads Procedure 1 Remove the front cover lift it up and pull at the bottom 2 Using the hammer and screwdriver remove the two 7 8 inch knockouts in the cabinet s bottom 3 If used install 1 2 inch conduit into the holes 4 Install the wires into the cabinet 5 Wire the output terminal block 6 Wire the input terminal block TIP For a descri...

Page 14: ...e unit s black wire If the wiring is reversed it can result in a fire explo sion damage to the unit or the batter ies or harm to the operator Wiring Finished After installation the unit should be tested as described in Section 3 2 Turning the Unit On and Off Cabinet Rear To the Unit s Battery Connector 17 AHr Battery Wiring 48 VDC for Novus Micro 300 Black Wire Red Wire Cabinet Rear To the Unit s ...

Page 15: ...on 3 3 How to use the control panel for troubleshooting Section 3 4 How to measure the unit s output power or the battery s charge Sections 3 5 3 6 How to change the batteries Section 3 7 How to configure the unit to work with a genera tor or noisy line Section 3 8 How to operate the control panel and understand the LED display Section 3 9 How the battery discharge states appear on the LEDs Sectio...

Page 16: ... to see if the line stays qualified before switching to Line mode Section 3 9 4 Line Requalifying Control Panel The control panel s LEDs and push buttons Section 3 9 1 Figure 3 4 lets you operate the unit provide status information and are used for troubleshooting Detailed information on how to use it is given in the rest of this section 3 2 Turning the Unit On and Off The front panel s On Off swi...

Page 17: ...Turn the utility power on 2 Turn the input circuit breaker on 3 Turn the On Off switch on The LEDs on the control panel sequentally flash then shows line buck or boost mode Section 3 9 3 4 One at a time turn on the load s As each load is turned on push down the Load button and see that the 110 LED is off Section 3 5 If it is on the unit is overloaded and the load must be disconnected 5 Turn the in...

Page 18: ...ses the test and it returns to the last mode of operation prior to starting the self test Start Is the On line 25 LED on NOT ON or NOTFLASHING ON or FLASHING YES Do not proceed Wait until line power is qualifiedbeforestarting the self test NO TIP The internal fan may turn ON or OFF during the self test This is temperature dependant Press down the Test Button for at least 2 seconds The test runs fo...

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Page 22: ...t reach a full charge should be serviced or replaced Test the runtime Section 4 1 to see if they can hold an adequate charge Start Press the Batt button For as long as the button is pressed down the LEDs become a battery meter showing the battery s approximate charge at that mo ment Example Batteries are 100 charged Start Press the load button For as long as the button is pressed down the LEDs bec...

Page 23: ...Procedure Battery Changing Finished 2 Sec 2 Sec Start Is the unit in Line or Boost or Buck Mode YES 2 Sec 2 Sec Do not proceed Wait until line power is qualifiedbeforereplacingthebatteries Sections 3 9 3 or 3 9 4 NO Simultaneously press down the Mute and Batt buttons for at least 2 seconds The 100 75 50 and 25 LEDs are simultaneously flashing showing the unit is in Hot Swap mode Replace the batter...

Page 24: ... Load buttons for at least 2 seconds The 100 Test LED flashes during this procedure 2 Sec 2 Sec The unit is operating on generator parameters The unit is operating on normal parameters One of these two combinations of 25 50 and 100 LEDs appears To toggle between parameters press the Batt button within 30 seconds of press ing the Mute and Load buttons The new parameter takes effect after the unit r...

Page 25: ...t Manual Start Button PushingtheMute Test ManualStartbuttondoesthefollowing Test In Line mode pressing it for at least 2 seconds starts the self test Section 3 3 Manual Start When the LEDs are sequentially flashing pressing it for at least 3 seconds switches the unit into Battery mode from Shutdown mode Section 3 9 7 If line power is qualified the unit automatically switches into Line mode If it i...

Page 26: ... unit starts up Power Off The LEDs are off The power switch and the unit s electronicsareturnedoff Unit OFF LEDs show Mode Explanation When the power switch is turned on the LEDs sequentially flash If line power is qualified the unit automatically switches to Line mode If not it can be manually started to provide backup battery power to the loads Section 3 9 2 3 9 7 Unit turned ON Shutdown Mode Li...

Page 27: ...tage is less than 84 VAC or greater than 157 VAC and backup battery power is provided to the load Section 3 10 Line Requalifying OR The On Line and On Battery 25 and 50 LEDs are on The unit is preparing to switch from Battery mode to Line mode When the line is qualified the unit waits before transferring to make sure the line is stable Boost or Buck Mode The On Line 25 LED is flashing The unit s t...

Page 28: ...lt a problem serious enough to cause an immediate unit shutdown When the unit is shut off the loads are directly connected to line power Battery 3 9 6 Low Battery Warning The Low Battery 75 LED warns you of a discharged battery TIP For more information about this state see Section 3 10 Line In Line mode when it is constantly flashing the battery is charging It will stop flashing once the battery i...

Page 29: ... but it can be switched on by pressing the manual start button Section 3 9 2 The loads are directly connected to the line with no line conditioning provided The unit goes into shutdown mode when The power switch is turned on without qualified line power present at the input It automatically switches to Line mode when it is While in Battery mode the batteries are almost discharged with only enough ...

Page 30: ...ction 3 7 Generator This broadens the unit s input parameters to accommodate the voltage and frequency fluctuations created by a backup generator or a noisy line Section 3 8 If the unit con stantly switches back and forth between Line and Battery modes due to a noisy line changing the parameters to generator may reduce or eliminate the multiple transfers The factory default setting is normal where...

Page 31: ...can no longer support the loads They have enough power to keep the unit s monitoring and control circuits active This state can last several days depending upon battery capacity 4 Low Battery Disconnect The unit is shut off to protect the batteries from a damaging deep discharge It stays off until qualified line power or a backup generator is available at the input or fresh batteries are connected...

Page 32: ...Maintenance This section describes how to main tain the Novus Micro How to measure the battery backup time Section 4 1 Troubleshooting Section 4 2 How to return units to Alpha Technologies for servicing Section 4 3 ...

Page 33: ...his test so that the batteriesarefullycharged Refer to Figure 3 6 Battery Discharge States Section 3 10 to understand the various stages the batteries and the unit goes through as the battery discharges Procedure Turn off the input circuit breaker The On Battery 50 LED turns ON Record this start time Record when the low battery warning appears Add 10 to the elapsed time The total is the battery re...

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Page 36: ...31 Section 5 Description This section describes the Novus Micro Its controls and connectors Section 5 1 Specifications Section 5 2 ...

Page 37: ... hole lets you attach a lock to provide additional security Screw Lock This secures the cover to the unit s chassis Cooling Vents These cool the unit They must not be blocked and should be periodically checked to see they are not blocked by leaves or other debris Mounting Bracket This allows you to wall or pole mount the enclosure ...

Page 38: ...thout batteries Input Circuit Breaker This provides input protection for the unit It can also be used as a line power on off switch On Off Switch This turns the unit on and off Control Panel This lets you control the unit and perform troubleshooting Information on its use is given in Section 3 Batteries These can be 7 2 AHr 17 AHr or 33 AHr batteries ...

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Page 41: ...to Line mode 11 22 Boost mode 11 22 Boost Buck voltage parameters 22 35 Brackets pole or wall mount attachment 32 C Capacity battery backup power measuring 28 Changing the batteries 18 Charge battery 17 Circuit dedicated wiring unit to 2 Circuit breaker Dedicated wiring to 7 Input 11 33 Codes local electrical wiring to 2 Conduit size for input output 8 Condition of unit determining 13 Connector Ba...

Page 42: ... 25 Configuring unit to work with a generator 19 Gauge wire input output 8 Grounding requirements 7 H Health of unit determining 13 Hot swap mode 18 25 High temperature derating 35 I Input Circuit breaker 33 Goes to output 11 Power terminal block 8 Parameters 35 Voltage fluctuations 19 25 Inverter off See Shutdown mode Inspection checklist 4 Installation Site checklist 7 Test after installation 11...

Page 43: ...oes to output 11 Matching to loads 2 Measuring 17 Shutdown 24 Overloaded unit how to measure 17 P Parameters generator 25 Power Measuring output power 17 Measuring how long batteries can power load 28 Switch 33 Push buttons on control panel 20 Q Quick reference guide operating modes Inside Front Cover R Receiving checklist 4 Reference Quick to unit Inside Front Cover Replacement of battery 18 Retu...

Page 44: ...nside rear cover Power to loads 33 Unit 11 Turn on unit 11 With Manual Start Button 20 Turned on without line power LEDs show 24 U Unpacking checklist 4 Using control panel to operate unit 20 25 V Ventilation slots 32 Voltage boost buck parameters 35 Voltage Battery string 34 Buck and Boost levels 22 35 As battery discharges 26 W Warning Label attaching to utility panel 2 Low battery 23 Of dischar...

Page 45: ... unit has been damaged due to one of these causes or if the unit is free of defects a handling or repair fee may be assessed prior to returning the unit WITH RESPECT TO BATTERIES PERIPHERAL DEVICES ATTACHMENTS OR APPARATUS NOT MANUFACTUREDBYALPHATECHNOLOGIES ALPHAWILLASSIGNTOTHEPURCHASERITSRIGHTS UNDERTHEORIGINALMANUFACTURER SWARRANTYOFSUCHBATTERIES PERIPHERALDEVICES ATTACHMENTS OR APPARATUS BUT O...

Page 46: ... e G y n a m r e G y n a m r e G y n a m r e G y n a m r e G 0 9 8 8 9 7 2 2 1 9 9 4 t s a E e l d d i M 5 7 6 5 7 3 5 2 7 5 3 a i l a r t s u A 0 2 3 3 2 2 7 9 2 1 6 For emergency technical support 7 days a week 24 hours a day call USA 1 800 863 3364 CANADA 1 800 667 8743 Emergency Shutdown Procedure The unit has more than one live circuit During an emergency line power may be discon nected at th...

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