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6.3.3 SPOT/BOSS Grounding

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The SPOT/BOSS chassis ground lug connections can be made at the device front plate.

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Bare copper cable without insulation can be used to connect the lugs to the earth ground.

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These MUST be connected to Earth ground. Not properly grounding the SPOT can be
dangerous for BOX operators.

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SPOT/BOSS

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ROUNDING

6.3.4 PODD Grounding

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The external ground lug is found next to the three RJ-45 connectors on the bottom of the
PODD (Figure

28)

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Bare copper cable without insulation can be used to connect the lug to earth ground

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This MUST be connected to earth ground. Not properly grounding the PODD can cause
the PODD to malfunction and be damaged

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28:

PODD

EVICE

ROUNDING

Summary of Contents for BOSS BOX V2

Page 1: ...Passionate About Power COPYRIGHT 2021 ALENCON LLC INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SPOT BOSS BOX V2 User Manual Alencon Systems Integrated Form Factor for Paralleling Multiple SPOT or BOSS units in an Outdoor...

Page 2: ...pyright Information Any product names listed in this manual that are not registered trademarks of Alencon Systems LLC and or organization names mentioned may be trademarks and or registered trademarks...

Page 3: ...not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages under any circumstances Specifications are subject to change without notice Every attempt has been made to make this document complete accura...

Page 4: ...chanical Specifications 11 6 Installation 12 6 1 Installation Criteria 12 6 1 1 Required Tools List 12 6 1 2 Customer Supplied Hardware 12 6 2 Installation Procedure 13 6 2 1 Unpacking and Mounting BO...

Page 5: ...CE 34 9 1 System Overview 34 Appendix A Safety Precautions 35 A 1 Degree of Danger Symbols 35 A 2 Electrical hazards 35 A 2 1 Electric shock from live voltage 35 A 2 2 Danger due to Battery Voltage 36...

Page 6: ...FIGURE 12 SPOT BOSS WITH FEED AND MOUNTING BRACKETS 20 FIGURE 13 SPOT BOSS RACK MOUNTING BRACKETS 20 FIGURE 14 SPOT PLACEMENT MAP 21 FIGURE 15 JBOX LOCATION WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE 22 FIGURE 16 JBOX L...

Page 7: ...zed by Alencon System or which have been subject to misuse abuse accident or improper installation This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of any goods which fail as a result of damage...

Page 8: ...iginal packaging material it was shipped in a fully completed Repair and Replacement Order Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date such as your sales receipt in a shippable container A product ret...

Page 9: ...System Hardware 1 Rack Mounted JBOX Junction Box configured for customer application 1 4 SPOT BOSS units with FEED configured for customer application each unit numbered and marked on the box 4 4 SPOT...

Page 10: ...70 and OSHA requirements 1 Before installing and using the BOX read all instructions presented in this manual and the cautionary markings shown on the enclosure 2 During operation hazardous voltages a...

Page 11: ...econdary connection 4 2 JBOX Single Point of Input Output Alencon s JBOX junction box is a customizable combiner where electrical connections in and out of the BOX system land Speak to your Alencon re...

Page 12: ...s FIGURE 2 BOX CABINET ENCLOSURE 45U 19 BOX Number of SPOT of BOSS Units Up to 4 Weight without SPOT or BOSS Units 250 KG Dimensions W x D x H 904 x 1210 x 2242 MM Electrical Specifications See indivi...

Page 13: ...ation is required during the process please contact Alencon Systems LLC for assistance see Appendix C 6 1 1 Required Tools List Hammer Drill Masonry Drill Bit Appropriate size for customer supplied an...

Page 14: ...X The BOX cabinet will arrive on a pallet Figure 3 3 Remove packaging and unbolt the enclosure from the pallet FIGURE 3 BOX CABINET ENCLOSURE MODEL 45U 19 Position cabinet on concrete pad Use 4 diamet...

Page 15: ...ed boxes in Figure 5 and Figure 6 are available for cable ingress into the cabinet Visual Inspection of enclosure hardware clearance is mandatory to avoid interference along edges and corners of detai...

Page 16: ...Alencon BOX V2 User Manual 15 P a g e FIGURE 6 CONDUIT ACCESS VIEW FROM BOTTOM OF CABINET...

Page 17: ...late is designed to be mounted on standard 1 5 8 channel Unistrut Figure 8 FIGURE 7 PODD UNIT 3 VIEWS Customer supplied Unistrut must be mounted 20 apart on centerline Figure 88 Hang the PODD mounting...

Page 18: ...provide access to the customer designated network SCADA system Installation will require routing a CAT cable from inside the BOX to the PODD Drill hole to be used for routing CAT cable from inside ca...

Page 19: ...ied connection will provide access to the customer designated network SCADA system Typically this is routed through the conduit entry in a separate conduit from high voltage cables FIGURE 10 PODD MOUN...

Page 20: ...2 4 Install Shelves into Enclosure The BOX enclosure is shipped with shelves already mounted on the interior 19 rack FIGURE 11 RACK SHELVES MOUNTED IN BOX CABINET The shelf orientations are different...

Page 21: ...unpackaged and lifted onto a table or work bench to attach mounting brackets Figure 1313 Using 4 of the provided 20 x 3 4 Self Tapping Type F Bracket Mounting Screws securely attach the left and right...

Page 22: ...hould be matched to the diagram in Figure 1414 Otherwise keep note of the installation order by SPOT BOSS serial number Leave the middle shelf of the rack unpopulated This will be used for the JBOX at...

Page 23: ...OX LOCATION WITH MOUNTING HARDWARE 6 2 8 Connect Power Cables Within BOX Cabinet from JBOX Front to FEED Units Depending on the JBOX configuration wiring of the internal power cables may differ All ca...

Page 24: ...terminals are designated by o Location 1 2 3 or 4 within the BOX see Figure 17 o Primary or Secondary connection o Positive or negative polarity Cable terminations will usually match the color of the...

Page 25: ...onnection in this case Connect JBOX to Primary Input FEED o 4 5 foot power cables with SurLokconnectorsconnect SPOT BOSSunits 1 and 4 to the JBOX o 4 4 foot power cables with SurLok connectors connect...

Page 26: ...nectors connect SPOT BOSS units 2 and 3 to the JBOX Route all cables along the right side stanchion as shown in Figure 19 Secure all cables appropriately after installation FIGURE 19 SURLOK CABLING RO...

Page 27: ...o corresponding Amphenol connectors on the FEED units Up to 4 pairs per SPOT BOSS unit o For primary side connections route stringed cable pairs along the left side stanchion o For secondary side conn...

Page 28: ...onnects to one of the black Rebling terminals on the bottom right of the JBOX Black line routed to the right Connect Secondary Output cables Figure 2121 o Secondary Output Positive lead connects to on...

Page 29: ...ONS TO JBOX DO NOT zip tie cables too tightly or bend around sharp edges as it may cause breaks in the cable insulation which could lead to leakage currents arcing or ground faults Customer Connection...

Page 30: ...the box using 3 2 foot CAT cables with RJ 45 STP connectors o These cables route internally within the cabinet One end of the SPOT unit daisy chain will be connected to the PODD with the 6 foot cable...

Page 31: ...nally replace the cap and grommet tightening to reseal the port FIGURE 23 PODD WIRING Carefully reinstall the cap without damaging the plastic thread to retain the waterproof seal Connect communicatio...

Page 32: ...de of the JBOX back see Section 6 2 9 FIGURE 25 JBOX GROUNDING TERMINAL 6 3 2 Cabinet and Rack Grounding A grounding terminal block is bonded to the BOX cabinet inside the front door on the cabinet fl...

Page 33: ...round Not properly grounding the SPOT can be dangerous for BOX operators FIGURE 27 SPOT BOSS UNIT GROUNDING 6 3 4 PODD Grounding The external ground lug is found next to the three RJ 45 connectors on...

Page 34: ...te as expected please contact Alencon Systems technical support for assistance with troubleshooting see Appendix C 8 2 Replacement of the Air Filters Air filters are located directly behind each hoode...

Page 35: ...IoT hardware and software solution for controlling and monitoring your alternative energy assets utilizing Alencon s PODD device The PODD can be used with other Alencon products including the SPOT an...

Page 36: ...ad to severe or lethal injuries due to electric shock To avoid electric shock from live voltage Wear class 2 personal protective equipment Always perform work in compliance with the regulations specif...

Page 37: ...damaged equipment Operating damaged equipment can lead to hazardous situations that may result in serious or lethal injuries caused by electric shock To avoid electric shock from damaged equipment Onl...

Page 38: ...tenance on the BOX only when the environment is dry and free of dust Always cover electrical bus channel prior activating the equipment A 3 3 Danger to life due to electric shock when the equipment is...

Page 39: ...tion RTU Remote Terminal Unit Microprocessor controlled electronic protocol to exchange data with other devices SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system Performed by transmitting telemetr...

Page 40: ...ntact your distributor sales representative or Alencon Systems technical support if you need additional assistance Please have the following information ready before you call Product name serial numbe...

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