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APP60S

Service Power

Supply

A L P H A

 

T E C H N O L O G I E S

Copyright © 1998 Alpha Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies.

O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L

Summary of Contents for APP60S

Page 1: ...APP60S Service Power Supply A L P H A T E C H N O L O G I E S Copyright 1998 Alpha Technologies Inc All rights reserved Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies O P E R AT O R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...UGHOUT THE MANUAL WHERE THESE SYMBOLS APPEAR SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE A DANGEROUS VOLTAGE EXISTS IN THIS AREA OF THE POWER SUPPLY USE EXTREME CAUTION ATTENTION IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS THIS PROCE DURESHOULDBEPERFORMEDONLYBYQUALIFIEDSER VICE PERSONNEL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 3: ...URE POWER MODULE OR BATTERIES GROUP 31 SIZE BATTERIES USED IN THE MAJORITY OF CABLE TELEVISION APPLICATIONS CAN WEIGH AS MUCH AS 70 LBS USE A BUCKET TRUCK OR SUITABLE SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A SAFETY HARNESS AND CLIMBING SPIKES WHEN SERVICING POLE INSTALLATIONS ALWAYS SWITCH THE POWER SUPPLY S BATTERY CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OFF BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLES THIS GREATLY REDUCES THE CHANCE OF SP...

Page 4: ... ON OFF Switch 2 7 Jones Connector 2 8 AC Line Cord 3 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 6 3 1 APP60S Installation and Power Module Removal 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND REPAIR 8 4 1 Repair Instructions 4 2 Parts Ordering Instructions 4 3 Trouble shooting Guide 5 WARANTY 9 ILLUSTRATIONS contained in the manual APP60S Front Panel PME and PWE Pole mount Enclosures UPE and UPE M Ground mount Enclosures SPI Service ...

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Page 6: ...ete technical support and prompt reliable service to ensure that your power supply continues to provide years of trouble free operation 1 2 Theory of Operation The APP60S Service Power Supply contains a ferroresonant transformer and a resonant capacitor During AC LINE operation utility power is fed into the primary winding of the ferroresonant transformer T1 An AC capacitor C1 forms the resonant c...

Page 7: ... VAC 60 30 5 60 30 60 48 5 Output Current A 14 14 Output Power VA 840 840 Output Current Limit 150 of maximum output rating Efficiency 90 typical rated load Operating Temperature Range 400 to 1220 F 400 to 500 C Dimensions 7 W x 10 H x 13 D 170mm x 250mm x 330mm Weight 34 lbs 15 kg Finish ASA 61 Gray Epoxy Powder Paint Specifications 770 F 250 C 1 INTRODUCTION 2 ...

Page 8: ...rbing material to prevent shipping damage Note Do not use popcorn type material Alpha Technologies is not responsible for damage caused by improper packaging on returned units READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL Become familiar with the APP60S Service Power Supply Review the illustrations contained in the manual before proceeding If you have questions regarding the safe installation or operation of this un...

Page 9: ...P60S FRONT PANEL 4 2 7 2 8 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 3 2 2 2 1 APP60S Service Power Supply 2 1 Ammeter 2 2 AC Output Fuse 2 3 AC Input Fuse 2 4 AC LINE Indicator 2 5 30 60 VAC Switch 2 6 ON OFF Switch 2 7 Jones Connector 2 8 AC Line Cord ...

Page 10: ...lied first verify that the unit is plugged into the convenience outlet and that the main AC circuit breaker is in the ON position Then check the input fuse and replace it if necessary 2 4 AC LINE Indicator Green The AC LINE indicator displays the presence of utility AC at the input If the indicator does not light when the unit is switched ON first verify that the unit is plugged into the convenien...

Page 11: ...utlet inside Alpha Enclosures Internal Power Box with Convenience Outlet SPI above upper shelf on right hand side of the power box PWE Pole mount Enclosure PME Pole mount Enclosure Internal Power Box with Convenience Outlet SPI on lower shelf Convenience Outlet on module shelf SPI beneath battery shelf behind front panel Convenience Outlet on module shelf UPE Ground mount Enclosure UPE MGround mou...

Page 12: ...plant until a replacement power module has been installed 4 Switch the battery breaker on the power module OFF or remove the battery fuse 5 Unplug the power module s LINE cord from the enclosure s convenience outlet 6 Wait approximately 1 minute for the power module s capacitors to fully discharge 7 Disconnect the wires from the side of the power module CAUTION Do not let exposed battery cables co...

Page 13: ...ncluded with the returned unit 4 2 Parts Ordering Instructions When ordering parts from Alpha Technologies contact the Customer Service Department directly at 206 647 2360 or 604 430 1476 Canada and International 4 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY No output to cable AC Line cord unplugged Plug in AC Line cord No AC line power Green AC LINE indicator OFF AC input circuit break...

Page 14: ...ms and conditions of the LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT are contained in a separate written LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT included with the Operator s manual provided with this product If there are any warranty claims the purchaser or purchaser s representative must follow the LIMITED WARRANTY guidelines described in the applicable LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ...

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