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Matrix C16

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High Density Connectorized DC Distribution Breaker Panel  

Technical Manual

Effective: January 2020

Summary of Contents for alpha Matrix C16

Page 1: ...Matrix C16 High Density Connectorized DC Distribution Breaker Panel Technical Manual Effective January 2020...

Page 2: ...vides fumes safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the technician or user WARNING FUMES HAZARD FIRE HAZARD WARNING provides flammability safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the...

Page 3: ...stem please contact Alpha Technologies Services Inc or your nearest Alpha representative Alpha shall not be held liable for any damage or injury involving its enclosures power supplies generators batt...

Page 4: ...astic Safety Shields 12 4 5 1 Straight Isolators 12 4 5 2 Optional 90 Degree Isolators 12 4 6 Output Connections 12 4 7 Alarm Installation 13 4 8 Breaker Installation 13 4 9 Installing the Network Cab...

Page 5: ...a Factory Reset 22 7 0 Maintenance Operations 23 7 1 Breaker Removal 23 7 2 Output Connector Removal 23 8 0 Product Specifications 24 9 0 Models and Accessories 25 Appendix A Mechanical Drawings 27 A...

Page 6: ...space to maximize rack space for signal equipment 2 2 2 2 Features Features y Compact 1RU form factor y 400A total rating y 8A and 8B output circuits dual input 16 output circuits single Input y Encl...

Page 7: ...ed for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised 4 1 3 4 1 3 Mechanical Loading Mechanical Loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achie...

Page 8: ...ect one of the following sets of mounting ears y For 19 racks use 2 C590 1936 10 y For 23 racks use 2 C590 1937 10 Step 2 Attach the two 2 front mounting ears in the appropriate configuration using th...

Page 9: ...re as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 Step 2 Align each rear support rail as shown in Figure 5 Select a hole position for the lacing bar and secure to each rear support rail using the included 10 32 ha...

Page 10: ...ble is required IMPORTANT Grounding hardware not included A properly sized grounding conductor must be installed per NEC 250 122 Table 2 Ground Termination Summary TWO HOLE LANDING TYPE HOLE STUD SIZE...

Page 11: ...TORQUE VALUE Through Hole 3 8in 5 8in 1in 145in lbs 4 4 1 4 4 1 Straight Lug Input Configuration Straight Lug Input Configuration See Figure 9 Step 1 Secure the HOT input cables lug s to the HOT input...

Page 12: ...nput bus bars on the panel 4 5 2 4 5 2 Optional 90 Degree Isolators Optional 90 Degree Isolators Step 1 Place the bottom portion of the isolator on the bottom of the input bus assembly and align with...

Page 13: ...ARRY A UL 489 RATING AT THIS TIME NOTICE MAKE SURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION ENSURE CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE COMPLETELY INSERTED CAUTION There are 16 breaker positions...

Page 14: ...ct a laptop directly to the Ethernet port of the Matrix panel If the laptop is configured for Auto MDI X a straight through cable may be used Step 1 Connect a Cat 5 5e 6 UTP Ethernet cable from the lo...

Page 15: ...the SmartSwitch for at least 3 seconds 5 2 5 2 Home Screen Information Home Screen Information The SmartSwitch home screen displays Input bus voltage input bus current and alarm status Under normal o...

Page 16: ...for 3 seconds to continue Step 5 The SmartSwitch will now display STORED PRESS TO CONT Tap the SmartSwitch to continue and set the breaker ampacity 5 3 2 5 3 2 Setting Breaker Ampacity Setting Breaker...

Page 17: ...rent monitoring features Step 1 To set the bus A ampacity select the option that says SETUP BUS A HOLD 3 S The SmartSwitch will then display HOLD TO EDIT TAP TO SHIFT Tap to access the first bus Step...

Page 18: ...have an Ethernet web server but you would like to add one or if you are unsure if this option is installed on your panel contact Alpha Support The optional embedded Ethernet module provides remote mon...

Page 19: ...atrix Ethernet web server using the link located at the bottom of the Administration Settings page Notification Settings Allows a user to edit settings for SNMP traps or email alerts All remote alarms...

Page 20: ...D 3S OF BREAKERS CORRECT EXIT HOLD 3S SETUP BUS ALMS SETUP RATING HOLD 3S EXIT HOLD 3S SETUP BKR ALRMS ALARM WARNING EXIT HOLD 3S SETUP ADVANCED RESTORE DEFAULTS SETUP DEMO SYSTEM INFO EXIT HOLD 3S Ab...

Page 21: ...for more than five seconds is used to store the breaker inventory in nonvolatile memory The button may also be used to temporarily silence indefinitely disable or re enable the beeper see Section 6 3...

Page 22: ...n on indicating that a new inventory must be taken 6 3 6 3 To Temporarily Silence Breaker Trip Alarm Beeper To Temporarily Silence Breaker Trip Alarm Beeper 1 To silence the breaker trip alarm beeper...

Page 23: ...to the breaker There are threaded inserts on the face of the breaker for this purpose see Figure 19 Step 4 Pull the breaker straight out from the front of the panel see Figure 20 Step 5 Reinstall the...

Page 24: ...A max continuous Total Load Current 320A max continuous Alarm Contacts Form C 60VDC 0 5A max Circuits Up to 16 Maximum Input Interruption Device 400A Mechanical Dimensions L x H x D 17 x 1 75 x 16 5 W...

Page 25: ...t Dual Input C750 171 10 Matrix C16 Rear Mount Support Kit w Adjustable Lacing Bar C750 284 10 Table 10 Replacement Parts DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER SmartSwitch Supervisory Controller C016 1621 10 and C0...

Page 26: ...r C745 233 10 Blue Blue Tracer C745 234 10 10 7 Red Black C745 402 10 Blue Black C745 408 10 Red Red Tracer C745 411 10 Blue Blue Tracer C745 415 10 12 Red Black C745 375 10 Blue Black C745 380 10 Red...

Page 27: ...48 725 30 Rev B 01 2020 Appendix A Appendix A Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings A 1 A 1 Single Input Matrix C16 C016 1621 10 Single Input Matrix C16 C016 1621 10 w o Safety Shields w o Safety Sh...

Page 28: ...28 C048 725 30 Rev B 01 2020 A 2 A 2 Single Input Matrix C16 Single Input Matrix C16 C016 1621 10 C016 1621 10 w Straight and 90 Degree Safety Shields w Straight and 90 Degree Safety Shields...

Page 29: ...29 C048 725 30 Rev B 01 2020 A 3 A 3 Dual Input Matrix C16 C016 1622 10 Dual Input Matrix C16 C016 1622 10 w o Safety Shields w o Safety Shields...

Page 30: ...30 C048 725 30 Rev B 01 2020 A 4 A 4 Dual Input Matrix C16 Dual Input Matrix C16 C016 1622 10 C016 1622 10 w Straight and 90 Degree Safety Shields w Straight and 90 Degree Safety Shields...

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