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7. Operation

The following sections describe the operation of the Novus FXM.

Operating the control panel 

 

on page 34.

Turning the FXM On and Off 

 

on page 37.

Replacing the batteries 

 

on page 83.

Operating the Novus FXM 

 

on page 40.

Making measurements 

 

on page 42.

Viewing the 25-event log 

 

on page 43.

Communicating with the RS-232 interface 

 

on page 44.

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Summary of Contents for FXM 650

Page 1: ...interruptible Power Supplies Operator s Manual Rev 0408 Power Novus FXM 650 1100 2000 Total Power Solutions by Alpha Technologies Power Novus FXM 650 1100 2000 Total Power Solutions by Alpha Technologies ...

Page 2: ...s All units operate in the same way unless stated otherwise in this manual The FXM 650 is available in the following two version FXM 650 24VDC with a 24 VDC battery string voltage FXM 650 48VDC with a 48 VDC battery string voltage The FXM 1100 is available in the following version FXM 1100 48VDC with a 48 VDC battery string voltage The FXM 2000 is available in the following version FXM 2000 48VDC ...

Page 3: ...FXM operation 2 Battery Connector This connects the external batteries to the FXM 3 Internal Fan This microprocessor controlled fan regulates the FXM s internal temperature for optimum performance It must not be blocked If the fan fails an Alarm is generated See Troubleshooting on page 87 4 LAN This optional RJ 45 connector is the FXM s Ethernet connector 14 FXM UPS Operator s Manual Doc 017 201 B...

Page 4: ...easure the voltage Note The battery voltage test points are not and should not be used as a power outlet 7 RS 232 This DE 9 connector allows you to use a straight through DE 9 to DE 9 connector cable to connect the FXM to a computer for remote control and monitoring See Communicating with the RS 232 Interface on page 44 8 Battery Temp This connector attaches the battery temperature sensor 6 7 8 FX...

Page 5: ...1 See also Novus User Software Operations Relay and Load Shed on page 63 For Contact C6 the default factory configuration for the FXM 650 48 FXM 1100 and FXM 2000 is 48VDC output FXM 650 24 is 24VDC but it can be factory configured as a dry contact Figure 3 5 shows the contact s layout while Figure 3 6 shows the 48VDC or 24VDC terminal block layout The contacts have a maximum rating of 1A at 250V ...

Page 6: ... as a dry contact 48VDC 500mA FXM 1100 2000 650 48 or 24VDC FXM 650 24 from the external batteries Microprocessor 18 16 17 Contact C6 Figure 3 6 48VDC 24VDC Contact Layout De energized Shown Factory Default for C6 10 Contacts C7 and C8 These optically isolated inputs let you attach an external switch panel for remote control of the FXM or have the FXM control Alpha Technologies s optional Automati...

Page 7: ...omatic Transfer Switch ATS is connected it will cause the ATS to switch the load from line power to the FXM s battery backup power 48VDC or 24VDC from the external batteries Contact C8 Microprocessor 23 24 Figure 3 8 ATS Layout 11 Status and Alarm LEDs Status When this green LED is on the FXM is in Line mode and line power is provided to the load When it is flashing it is in Inverter mode and back...

Page 8: ...s input protection It must be on for proper FXM operation 13 Input Terminal Block This terminal block is the FXM s AC line power input 14 Output Terminal Block This terminal block is the FXM s AC power output 12 14 13 13 14 12 Figure 3 9 Front Panel Description cont d 19 Overview Doc 017 201 B0 Rev 0408 8 ...

Page 9: ... treated as an Isolated DC 4 return DC I as defined in GR 1089 CORE Procedure For FXM 650 48 1100 2000 48 V battery string number the 1 batteries from 1 to 4 with labels or tape For FXM 650 24 24 V battery string number the batteries from 1 to 2 See Figure 3 11 Battery 4 Battery 3 Battery 2 Battery 1 To Positive Terminal To Negative Terminal Optional in line fuse Tape the battery temperature senso...

Page 10: ... connector polarity and DC voltage with a DC volt 4 meter If correct attach it to the FXM s external battery connec tor Otherwise perform troubleshooting before connecting it to the FXM Route the sensor end of the battery temperature cable to the 5 batteries Tape it to the side of battery as shown in Figure 3 11 If multiple battery strings are used repeat steps 1 to 4 as re 6 quired 29 Installatio...

Page 11: ... Figure 3 4 User Inputs 10 in Figure 3 4 Connect the load to the FXM s Output terminal block 3 14 in Fig ure 3 9 Torque to 12 0 lb in 1 4 N m Connect the line power to the FXM s AC Input terminal block 4 13 in Figure 3 9 Torque to 12 0 lb in 1 4 N m WARNING Before proceeding verify that the line wire is attached to the line terminal block the ground wire is attached to the ground terminal block an...

Page 12: ...e the loads are directly connected to the line power without any conditioning The ATS and GTS can be used alone or together to allow the use of 3 different back up sourc es line batteries and or generator Refer to the ATS GTS Installation Manual Alpha P N 020 161 B0 for details WARNING Make sure you have read and understood the instructions given in the ATS GTS Installation Manual before making an...

Page 13: ... panel on page 34 Turning the FXM On and Off on page 37 Replacing the batteries on page 83 Operating the Novus FXM on page 40 Making measurements on page 42 Viewing the 25 event log on page 43 Communicating with the RS 232 interface on page 44 33 Doc 017 201 B0 Rev 0408 13 Doc 017 201 BO Rev 0408 ...

Page 14: ...ency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Sense Type setting Normal N or Generator G see Operating the Novus FXM Sense Type on page 40 C Present operating mode LINE mode shown See Figure 7 2 D Control buttons SELECT Pressing SELECT moves you down 1 level in the menu tree Figure 7 3 or accepts a change when programming See page 40 SCROLL Pressing SCROLL moves you through the submenus Figure 7 3 or toggles between choice...

Page 15: ...is transferring from the state it is now in into Inverter mode STANDBY The FXM is on and waiting for the line power to qualify or the user clear some faults CAUTION Do not touch the AC output terminals which may be still energized BYPASS This mode is manually set with the Control Menu See Figure 7 4 Control Menu INV BYPASS This locks the unit into line mode and turns off the battery charger so the...

Page 16: ...S menu Figure 7 5 lets you measure various inputs outputs and other values The available measurements are VIN VOUT IOUT AC BATT TEMP FREQ IN OUTPUT PWR BATT VOLT CHGR CUR DATE TIME INV COUNT INV TIMER SHED TIMER 1 2 OR 3 VERSION The ALARM and FAULT menus Figures 9 1 and 9 2 are invisible and disabled until the FXM has a malfunction When the front panel s alarm LED is on or flashing press SELECT On...

Page 17: ...rn on the battery circuit breaker The LCD displays 1 STANDBY and the fan turns on for about a minute Notes If the temperature is below 15ºC the LCD display may not func i tion See Troubleshooting on page 88 Turn on the AC input circuit breaker The FXM qualifies the line ii power The LCD displays RETRAN then shows LINE BUCK or BOOST The status LED turns on If there is no line power the FXM will rem...

Page 18: ...e load until the batteries are drained to a preset level which triggers the FXM to shutdown automatically If it is not necessary to operate the FXM in inverter mode you should switch the FXM back to Line mode as soon as possible Procedure Turn on the input circuit breaker The FXM qualifies the line 1 power The LCD displays RETRAN then shows LINE BUCK or BOOST The status LED turns on Note If the FX...

Page 19: ...rger and makes the output voltage equal to the input voltage This is done to Replace the batteries See page 83 OR Allow the use of a break before make manual bypass switch so the FXM can be shut off for maintenance or replacement without interrupting power to the load SELF TEST Self Test This is the FXM s self test When it is turned on the FXM is forced to verify its proper operation by providing ...

Page 20: ...fied technician acting under the instructions of Alpha Technologies customer service department Failure to contact Alpha technologies before doing this procedure could result in voiding of the warranty QUAL TIME Line Qualify Time This lets you set how long it takes for the FXM to return to Line mode after the line has become requalified to make sure the line is stable It can be set to 3 10 20 30 4...

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