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Installation and Start Up

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Site Preparation Checklist

Site Requirements

Install the system on a surface that supports the weight. The input wires must reach a
suitably grounded power outlet and the load’s wires must reach the system’s output termi-
nal blocks.

Circuit Breaker

The system’s input must be connected to a dedicated utility line equipped with an appro-
priately sized circuit breaker (See Specifications). It is called the upstream circuit breaker
in this manual (See Figures 1.4.1, 1.5.1 and 1.6.1).

Mounting

There are many different types of enclosures used to house the system. They all comply
with the safety regulations for UPS’s and batteries located in an outdoor environment.

Read the instructions included with your enclosure for the safe and correct way to mount
the components. Contact Alpha Technologies’ customer service department for more
information or for technical assistance.

Backup Generator (If Used)

TIP: If the unit constantly switches between Battery and Line modes due to a noisy line, the unit’s
input parameters 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 3.6, “Sense Type “).

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 to run
continuously in Battery mode.

Before installation, make sure the generator’s output voltage is compatible with the unit’s
input voltage requirements by comparing the specifications listed on both machine’s
nameplates. To make sure the system runs smoothly, use a generator that supplies twice
as much power as drawn by the total load.

Summary of Contents for Novus 1800TP

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Page 4: ...es 49 4 Communication 50 4 1 Wiring the RS 232 Port 51 4 2 HyperTerminal Set Up 52 4 3 Programming the UPS 56 4 4 Using the Event Log 58 4 5 Using the Main Menu 59 4 6 Measuring UPS Inputs Outputs and Specifi cations 63 4 7 Controlling the UPS 64 4 8 Input Voltage Parameters 66 4 9 Using the Menu Screens 68 5 Maintenance 70 5 1 Measuring the Battery Backup Time 71 5 2 Troubleshooting 72 5 3 Removi...

Page 5: ...d to provide reasonable protection against such interference when this type of equipment 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 1800TP To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe operation of the Nov...

Page 6: ...P system Safety checklists Section 1 1 An unpacking checklist Section 1 2 The 1800TP UPS front panel s connectors and controls Section 1 3 The Automatic Transfer Switch ATS system Section 1 4 The Manual Bypass Switch MBP system Section 1 5 The Manual Bypass Module MBM system Section 1 6 ...

Page 7: ...ies s customer service department Carefully unpack system components Report any shipping or other damage at once Always assume electrical connections or conductors are live Turn off all circuit breakers and double check with a voltmeter before doing any installation or maintenance Before installation verify the input voltage and current requirements of the load are compatible with the system s out...

Page 8: ...ny other metal objects This can cause a fire or explosion Lead acid batteries can release Hydrogen gas Never have open flames or sparks near theenclosure Inspect the batteries once a year for signs of cracks leaks or swells Replace as needed If you have batteries in storage charge them at least once every three months for optimum performance and to extend their lifetime Always replace batteries wi...

Page 9: ...ature sensor cable 2 cable tie wraps 1 Novus 1800TP Operator s Manual Any ordered options If ordered fromAlpha the batteries ATS MBP or MBM are shipped separately Save The Shipping Container To return the 1800TP for servicing pack it in the shipping container Alpha Technologies is not responsible for damage caused by im proper packaging of returned units Read This Manual Before installation become...

Page 10: ... switch for battery power It must be turned on for normal UPS operation 3 Battery Voltage Test Points These measure the battery s voltage To use them the battery circuit breaker must be turnedon TIP It is not a power outlet 4 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Control Panel It controls the unit Information on its use is given in Section 3 5 The LCD Panel and the MenuTree Figure 1 3 1 Novus 1800TP Front Pa...

Page 11: ...r on off switch to facilitate the unit s maintenance or replacement It must be in the on position for normal operation TIP When this breaker is turned off an auxiliary switch opens disabling the On Batt relay in the terminal block see Section 1 3 4 On Batt 6 AC Output This terminal block and 5 15R receptacle are the unit s output power connectors The 5 15R is the auxiliary output and is circuit br...

Page 12: ...on its connection and use is given in Section 4 Communication The interface is opto isolated and shares a common ground with the Status Self Test Terminal Block 8 Isolated Ground 1 6 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Relays Close On Alarm Microprocessor Low Battery Alarm Service Alarm Gnd Rx Tx Isolated RS 232 Isolated 5 Vdc Opto Isolator Remote Inverter Off or Reset of Novus 1800TP Activated by 5 V applied for at le...

Page 13: ... t i w s o t S T A e h t s e s u a c s i h T S T A m e t s y S S T A e h t g n i r i W t t a B n O d e i f i l a u q n u s i r e w o p e n i l n e h w s e z i g r e n e y a l e r s i h T s i k c o l b l a n i m r e t e h t f o t r a p s i h t F F O d e n r u t s i r e k a e r B t i u c r i C t u p t u O d n a t u p n I C A e h t n e h W P I T g n i h s a l f m o r f s t h g i l n o i t c e s r e t...

Page 14: ...ides a direct connection to the batteries through a 3 Amp PCB mounted fuse Novus 1800 TP Interior DEFAULT SETTING SHOWN CONTACTS C1 TO C6 ARE PROGRAMMABLE VIA RS 232 INTERFACE C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Figure 1 3 8 19 Position Terminal Block Layout and Operation The unit s self test Section 3 2 Testing the UPS is started by shorting these contacts You provide the switch Microprocessor Novus 1800 TP Interi...

Page 15: ...Sensor It attaches the battery temperature probe to the unit for battery temperature monitoring The charging voltage is temperature dependent and the unit s microprocessor adjusts the volt age for optimum charging The probe must be attached for normal operation The sensor end should be firmly attached to the case of the center battery with high strength flameproof tape 13 Battery Temperature Senso...

Page 16: ... and sends a signal via the control line to theATS causing an internal contactor to transfer the load from the line to the UPS s output Backup battery power is provided to the loads until the line is qualified or the batteries are discharged For installation and start up instructions see Sections 2 2 and 2 3 Figure 1 4 1 Simplified Block Diagram for the Novus 1800TP System With Automatic Transfer ...

Page 17: ... into the Novus 1800TP sAC Output terminal blocks 7 These two control wires are attached to the ATS portion of the Novus 1800TP s Status Self Test terminal block TIP They are color coded See Section 2 2 Step 2 8 This cord is wired into the Novus 1800TP sAC Input terminal block 9 This circuit breaker provides input power protection for the Novus 1800TP 10 This circuit breaker provides protection fo...

Page 18: ...oads and disconnected from the UPS NOTE neutral is still connected This setting is used to remove the UPS for maintenance or replacement Transfer line power is provided both to the load and the UPS This setting is used to start and test the UPS without having to interrupt power to the load UPS the UPS is connected to line power and its output is connected to the load For installation and start up ...

Page 19: ...he loads are connected to this end of the terminal block 5 The UPS s output is connected to this end of the terminal block 6 This thermal circuit breaker provides input power protection for the Novus 1800TP 7 This thermal circuit breaker provides protection for the secondary outputs 8 and 9 8 The optional battery heater mat is plugged into this connector 9 The optional Alpha Technologies LA P surg...

Page 20: ...nected to the loads and disconnected from the UPS NOTE neutral is still connected This setting is used to remove the UPS for maintenance or replacement If CB1 is on line power is provided both to the load and the UPS This setting is used to start and test the UPS without having to interrupt power to the load UPS the UPS is connected to line power and its output is connected to the load For install...

Page 21: ... UPS Figure 1 6 1 5 This thermostat allows you to control the temperature when the enclosure s fan is turned on 6 This 1 4 Amp 1 5 x 0 25 inch slow blow fuse provides overcurrent protection for the fan Replace the fuse with one of Alpha Technologies part number 460 412 10 LittleFuse 313 250 Buss MDL 1 4 7 The UPS s input is connected to this terminal block 8 The UPS s output is connected to this t...

Page 22: ...w to connect and start the Novus 1800TP system A site preparation checklist Section 2 1 How to wire and start the ATS system Sections 2 2 and 2 3 How to wire and start the MBP system Sections 2 4 and 2 5 How to wire and start the MBM system Sections 2 6 and 2 7 ...

Page 23: ...correct way to mount the components ContactAlpha Technologies customer service department for more information or for technical assistance Backup Generator If Used TIP If the unit constantly switches between Battery and Line modes due to a noisy line the unit s input parameters should be broadened from Normal to Generator In Generator mode the range of acceptable input frequency and voltage is exp...

Page 24: ...ontrol point to either the Timer or the Low Battery portion of the UPS terminal block The Timer contacts are energized two hours after the UPS goes into Battery mode The Low Battery contacts are energized when the battery reaches 40 of capacity Either one will cause the intersection controller to flash the lights Or you can wire the flash control point to both causing the lights to flash whenever ...

Page 25: ...ke sure both circuit breakers are OFF and that the battery is not connected 2 Tape the battery temperature sensor to the centre battery Connect the sensor cable to the UPS 3 Connect the external fan control connector if used and the RS 232 port if used 4 Connect the Timer if used Low Battery if used Self Test if used and the On Batt if used outputs of the status self test terminal block Go to Step...

Page 26: ...sAC Output terminal block to theATS 3 Connect the 1800TP s AC Input terminal block to theATS Go to Step 3 TIP The black control wire is connected to the red wire to UPS OUT BYPASS CONTROL 48 VDC UPS IN UPS OUT BYPASS CONTROL 48 VDC UPS IN TIP Torque UPS AC Input and Output terminal blocks to a maximum of 7 0 lb in 0 8 Nm TIP Is the ATS mounted properly Figure 1 4 2 See Section 1 3 Figures 1 3 8 an...

Page 27: ... ATS s L OUT terminal block NOTE The ground and neutral is used for theATS receptacle only 2 Connect the battery to the UPS Go to Step 4 Step 4 Connect Line Power DANGER Make sure the upstream circuit breaker is off before starting this step When connecting the wires make sure the Line wire is connected to the Line connector Ground wire to Ground connector and Neutral wire to Neutral connector 1 W...

Page 28: ...ry circuit breakers on the 1800 TP are off 2 Turn on the upstream circuit breaker 3 Verify the load is receiving power If not perform troubleshooting Go to Step 2 Step 2 Turn on the UPS 1 Turn on the battery circuit breaker The LCD display shows INVOFF 2 Turn on theAC input output circuit breaker Within 30 seconds the LCD display changes to LINE showing line power is within acceptable frequency an...

Page 29: ...he load s are operating normally 4 See the troubleshooting chart in Section 5 2 5 Contact Alpha Technologies technical support department If the unit is overloaded recalculate the size of the load Section 2 1 3 Turn on the upstream circuit breaker Within 30 seconds theATS switches back to line power The Output LED is on and the display shows LINE Start Up Finished TIP There are four ways to start ...

Page 30: ...utput as per the local electrical code Step 1 Wire the Novus 1800TP UPS Wire the Novus 1800TP UPS as described in Section 2 2 Wiring the ATS System Step 1 Step 2 Wire the Novus 1800TP to the MBP 1 Turn the MBP rotary switch to Bypass 2 Connect the To UPS terminal block to the 1800TP s AC Input terminal block 3 Connect the From UPS terminal block to the 1800TP s AC Output terminal block Go to Step ...

Page 31: ...his step When connecting the wires make sure the Line wire is connected to the Line connector Ground wire to Ground connector and Neutral wire to Neutral connector 1 Connect the AC Output to the loads 2 Connect the AC Input to the line 3 Connect the battery to the UPS MBP System Wiring Finished Start and test the system as described in Section 2 5 G AC INPUT L N L N FROM UPS G TO UPS AC OUTPUT ...

Page 32: ...he UPS are off 3 Turn on the upstream circuit breaker 4 Verify the load is receiving power If not perform troubleshooting Go to Step 2 Step 2 Turn on the UPS 1 Turn on the battery circuit breaker The LCD shows INVOFF 2 Turn the MBP rotary switch to Transfer Verify the load is receiving power If not perform troubleshooting 3 Turn on theAC input output circuit breaker Within 30 seconds the LCD displ...

Page 33: ... isn t done the UPS s internal fuses could blow See Section 3 6 Bypass 1 Turn off the upstream circuit breaker The Output LED flashes and the LCD displays BATT showing it is operating on battery power 2 Watch theAlarm LED If it turns on or flashes follow this troubleshooting se quence 1 Investigate the alarm Sections 3 8 3 9 2 Do a self test with the load s connected 3 If it passes the self test s...

Page 34: ...nd Start Up Alpha Technologies 2 5 Starting and Testing the MBP System Continued TRANSFER UPS BYPASS 4 Turn the MBP rotary switch to UPS Verify the load is receiving power If not perform troubleshooting Start Up Finished ...

Page 35: ...scribed in Section 2 2 Wiring the ATS System Step 1 Step 2 Wire the Novus 1800TP to the MBM 1 Turn the MBM s rotary switch to Line Transfer 2 Turn off CB1 3 Connect the To UPS terminal block to the 1800TP s AC Input terminal block 4 Connect the From UPS terminal block to the 1800TP s AC Output terminal block Go to Step 3 TIPS 1 Torque MBP AC Input and Output terminal blocks to a maximum of 7 0 lb ...

Page 36: ...und wire to Ground connector and Neutral wire to Neutral connector 1 Connect the AC Output to the loads 2 Connect the AC Input to the line 3 Connect the battery to the UPS MBM System Wiring Finished Start and test the system as described in Section 2 7 FAN FUSE USE AMP SLOW BLOW FUSE ONLY FAN FAN THERMOSTAT CB1 UPS INPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER 0 I 1 LINE TRANSFER MODE 2 UPS MODE TURN SWITCH TO TRANSFER M...

Page 37: ...uit breakers on the 1800 TP are off 3 Turn on the upstream circuit breaker 4 Verify the load is receiving power If not perform troubleshooting Go to Step 2 Step 2 Turn on the UPS 1 Turn on the battery circuit breaker The LCD shows INVOFF 2 Turn CB1 on 3 Turn on theAC input output circuit breaker Within 30 seconds the LCD display changes to LINE showing line power is within acceptable frequency and...

Page 38: ...es the self test see that the load s are operating normally 4 See the troubleshooting chart in Section 5 2 5 Contact Alpha Technologies technical support department If the unit is overloaded recalculate the size of the load Section 2 1 3 Turn on the upstream circuit breaker The Output LED is on and the LCD displays LINE Verify the load is working If not perform troubleshooting Start Up Finished 2 ...

Page 39: ... UPS s battery string Section 3 3 A description of the UPS s operating modes Section 3 4 How to use the LCD panel to control the UPS Section 3 5 How to adjust the UPS Section 3 6 How to use the LCD panel to make UPS and system measurements Section 3 7 How to troubleshoot faults and alarms Sections 3 8 3 9 The various states the batteries go through as it powers the system Section 3 10 ...

Page 40: ...NVOFF is displayed on the LCD display showing it is in Inverter Off mode Section 3 4 3 Turn on the line power circuit breaker or plug in the line cord 4 Turn on theAC Input Output circuit breaker Within 30 seconds the UPS to goes to Line mode from Inverter Off mode see Section 4 7 Controlling the UPS 34 5 Perform a self test Section 3 2 6 One at a time turn on the loads WARNING Never run the UPS w...

Page 41: ... it passes the self test see that the load s are operating normally 4 See the troubleshooting chart in Section 5 2 5 Contact Alpha Technologies technical support department Turn On Finished 3 1 2 Turn Off Procedure 1 Turn off theAC Input Output circuit breaker 2 Turn off the battery circuit breaker 3 Turn off the line power circuit breaker or unplug the power cord Turn Off Finished 3 1 Turning the...

Page 42: ... 8 1 3 9 3 Via the Control submenu Section 3 6 Self Test 4 Via the RS 232 menu Section 4 7 Controlling the UPS 30 Battery Test Options Procedure 1 If the unit in line mode start the self test If not wait until the line is qualified The Output LED and the intersection lights flash during the self test The LCD displays TEST and the RS 232 displays Battery Mode Testing Battery In about a minute and a...

Page 43: ...LED turns on when the battery circuit breaker is turned off 1 Switch the unit into Hot Swap Section 3 6 Hot Swap 2 Turn off the battery circuit breaker 3 Unplug the battery cable 4 Remove the battery cable from the old batteries 5 Replace the batteries 6 Attach the battery cable to the new batter ies 7 Plug in the battery cable 8 Turn on the battery circuit breaker 9 Switch the unit out of Hot Swa...

Page 44: ... o n d n a f f o s i o t h s i w u o y d n a t n s i t i f I e d o m e n i L o t s e h c t i w s y l l a c i t a m o t u a t i n u e h t n o i t c n u f f f O n O V N I e h t e s u s d a o l e h t o t r e w o p p u k c a b y r e t t a b e d i v o r p f f O n O V N I 6 3 n o i t c e S E N I L e n i L e h t s d a o l e h t o t d e d i v o r p s i r e w o p e n i L e d o m g n i t a r e p o l a m r o...

Page 45: ...E The display rounds up the 2 5 value to 3 Hot Swap This allows you to change the battery string without turning off power to the loads Bypass CAUTION If the UPS is not switched into bypass before switching the MBP to Bypass or the MPM to Line Transfer the UPS s internal fuses could blow This feature locks the unit into line mode regardless of any changes in line conditions This allows you to chan...

Page 46: ...in battery mode OFF the line is not qualified or the unit detects a fault If both LEDs are OFF and the LCD is BLANK the unit is shut off When the Alarm LED is ON the unit detects a Fault FLASHING the unit detects an Alarm Pushing the ENTER button displays the problem Pressing the ESC button moves up one level in the menu tree Figure 3 5 3 Pressing the Up or Down buttons moves sideways through the ...

Page 47: ... r e b m u n n o i t c n u f a s y a l p s i d t c a t n o c h c a e e r e h w 6 C 5 C 4 C 3 C 2 C k c o l B l a n i m r e T t s e T f l e S s u t a t S e l b a m m a r g o r P 1 3 4 n o i t c e S n i n e v i g ALARM EVENT CONTROL STATUS u n e m b u S l o r t n o C e h t n o s r a e p p a t i n e h w d n a m m o c c i f i c e p s a t r a t s o T 6 3 n o i t c e S P T 0 0 8 1 e h t e g a n a m o t ...

Page 48: ...dible alarm Toggle between buzzer modes M indicates the buzzer is muted When there is no display the buzzer is enabled The factory default setting is buzzer muted Self Test Pressing ENTER starts the self test Section 3 2 The unit must be in Line mode before starting the self test Function Action LCD Shows INV On Off This turns the inverter on or off SelfTest 5M120 60N ON LINE Alpha 5M120 60N INV O...

Page 49: ... adjusts the battery charging temperature compensation voltage to 2 5 4 or 5 mV C Cell Consult the manufacture s specifica tions to find out which setting is used by your batteries The factory default setting is 5 mV C Cell Note the display rounds the 2 5 value up to 3 Evt Timer This resets the event timer counters to zero Press ENTER when the LCD dis plays Clear Bypass This is used when replacing...

Page 50: ... V I out AC XX X A Temp XX X 0 C Freq_in XX X Hz Output VA XXXX VA The output voltage true RMS The output current true RMS The battery s temperature The line frequency The output VA Battery Voltage Batt Volt XX X V The average battery voltage Version Number The software version used in this unit Version No X XX Output Current DC I out DC X X A The DC output current InvEvent Inv Event X The number ...

Page 51: ... RS 232 interface Section 4 3 2 Timer Contacts Setting This read only menu shows how the contacts on the Status Self Test terminal block are currently configured Figures 1 3 8 1 3 9 The format is C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 where each contact displays a function number from 0 to 5 The functions are 0 Disabled 1 On Battery onbat 2 Low Battery lobat 3 Timer timer 4 Alarm alarm 5 Fault fault The functions are ...

Page 52: ...t i u c r i C t r o h S t r a t s t o n d i d r e t r e v n I e h t r o d e t i u c r i c t r o h s s i d a o l e h T w o L t t a B e g a t l o V y r e t t a B w o L w o l s i e g a t l o v t u p t u o s y r e t t a b e h T h g i H t t a B e g a t l o V y r e t t a B h g i H h g i h s i e g a t l o v t u p t u o s y r e t t a b e h T h g i H p m e T e r u t a r e p m e T h g i H h g i h s i e r u ...

Page 53: ... n e u q e r f s t i d a o l r e v O d a o l r e v O 0 0 8 1 e h t m o r f r e w o p e r o m g n i w a r d e r a s d a o l e h T P T e d i v o r p n a c t i n a h t h g i H t u o I t n e r r u C t u p t u O h g i H 0 0 8 1 e h t m o r f t n e r r u c e r o m g n i w a r d e r a s d a o l e h T P T e d i v o r p n a c t i n a h t w o L t u o V e g a t l o V t u p t u O w o L e l b a s u l l i t s t...

Page 54: ...oad but they have enough power to keep the unit s monitoring and control circuits active This state can last several days depending on the battery s capacity 4 Low Battery Disconnect When the battery has a voltage of 42 5 Vdc for 10 seconds the unit automatically goes into this state The batteries are disconnected from the unit to protect them from a damaging deep discharge Both LEDs and the LCD a...

Page 55: ...th Window s Hyperterminal program Section 4 2 How to program the UPS to match your conditions Section 4 3 How to access the UPS s event log Section 4 4 How to use the main menu Section 4 5 How to to make input and output measurements Section 4 6 How to adjust and control the UPS Section 4 7 How to adjust the input voltage parameters Section 4 8 How to use the menu screens Section 4 9 ...

Page 56: ...s port Figure 4 1 1 2 IfyouarenotusingHyperTerminal configurethecommunicationsparameters to the values shown in the terminal set up table Figure 4 1 2 RS 232 Wiring Finished e l b a T p U t e S l a n i m r e T e p y T n o i t a l u m E e l b i t a p m o C r o 0 0 1 T V e c a p S k c a B e t o N e e S A N e d o M x e l p u D x e l p u D f l a H h t g n e L k a e r B A N w o l F f f o X n o X l o r ...

Page 57: ...al Com 1 is used and the unit is called 1800TP 1 The path is Programs Accessories Com munications HyperTerminal 2 Click on the Hypertrm exe icon The Con nection Description screen appears Figure 4 2 1 Enter a name and choose an icon for your unit Click OK 3 The Connect To screen appears Figure 4 2 2 Connect to COM 1 Click OK Figure 4 2 2 Connect To Screen Figure 4 2 1 Connection Description Screen...

Page 58: ... ADVANCED button 6 In the Advanced Port Settings screen Figure 4 2 4 fill out the fields as shown The Use FIFO buffers only applies to computers with 56Kbs modems or faster For slower connections leave it un checked 7 Click OK The COM 1 Properties screen reappears Figure 4 2 3 Click OK Figure 4 2 3 COM 1 Properties Screen Figure 4 2 4 Advanced Port Settings Screen ...

Page 59: ...e 1800 TP screen appears Figure 4 2 5 In the FILE menu click on PROPERTIES 9 The 1800 TP Properties screen appears Figure 4 2 6 Click on the SETTINGS tab Fill out the fields as shown 10 Click the ASCII SETUP button Figure 4 2 5 1800TP Screen Figure 4 2 6 1800TP Properties Screen ...

Page 60: ... Press ENTER to go to the 1800 TP screen Figure 4 2 5 Press ENTER again to access the unit via RS 232 communications The Main Menu Figure 4 2 8 appears Go to Secton 4 5 Using the Main Menu for instructions on how to use it Figure 4 2 7 ASCII Setup Screen Figure 4 2 8 Main Menu in 1800TP Screen Novus1800 0 Main Menu 1 Unit Specification 2 Input OutputValues 3 Maintenance 4 Line Slow Detection Setup...

Page 61: ...s For example to change contact C1 1 To see how it is currently programmed type c1 all lower case and press ENTER 2 The UPS responds with c1 1 where the shows the unit responded to your command 1 shows it is programmed to be the On Battery indicator see the list below for the functions 0 Disabled 1 On Battery onbat 2 Low Battery lobat 3 Timer timer 4 Alarm alarm 5 Fault fault 3 To change the conta...

Page 62: ...ng ENTER sets this to the 2 hour factory default setting and resets contacts C1 to C6 to the factory default settings Section 4 3 1 Programmable Status Self Test Terminal Block 4 3 3 Programmable Date and Time 1 To learn what time and date the UPS is set to type clock all lower case and press ENTER The UPS responds with clock mm dd yy hh mm ss where the shows the UPS responded to your command It u...

Page 63: ... 00 00 00 00 00 00000000 00000000 00000000 2 To clear the log type eventclr and press ENTER It takes the UPS 30 seconds to clear the log Do not enter any other commands during this time 3 To see a specific event type eventX where X is from 1 to 100 and press ENTER Event Date Time Alarm Fault Mode For details on these readouts see Figure 4 4 1 Fault When the following bits show a 1 it displays the ...

Page 64: ...nit echos the command back exactly as you typed it Press ENTER and retype the command again To access a particular submenu type in the submenu number and press ENTER To update the screen enter the submenu number and press ENTER Tips For a tutorial on how to use the menu screens see Section 4 9 The readings on the main menu screen do not automatically update to reflect changes in the UPS s status T...

Page 65: ...ptions 300 Set Battery Test Period 301 Battery Test ON OFF 31 Inverter On Off 310 Set Inverter Off Delay 311 Inverter On Off 32 Change Password 34 Line Qualify Time 1 Set to 3 seconds 2 Set to 10 seconds 3 Set to 30 seconds Default 35 Battery Voltage Level 40 Capacity 36 Load Shed Timer ON OFF 1 ON 2 OFF 40 High Lmt 41 Low Lmt 42 High Hyst 43 Low Hyst 44 Boost High 45 Boost Low 46 Buck High 47 Buc...

Page 66: ...put Status Displays s u t a t S t u p t u O e d o m e n i L e d o m k c u B e d o m y r e t t a B t l u a f o t e u d f f o r e t r e v n I g n i n r a w t a b w o l e d o m y r e t t a B y r e t t a b w o l o t e u d f f o r e t r e v n I y r e t t a b g n i t s e t e d o m y r e t t a B p u t r a t s t a f f o r e t r e v n I e d o m t s o o B t s e u q e r r e s u o t e u d n w o d t u h S 4 5 ...

Page 67: ... _ p m e T h g i H e r u t a r e p m e T y r e t t a B t n e i b m A o L _ p m e T w o L e r u t a r e p m e T y r e t t a B t n e i b m A l l P k c o L t o n n a C L L P q e r F _ e n i L w o L r o h g i H y c n e u q e r F e n i L C A t s e T _ t t a B t s e T y r e t t a B d e l i a F e b o r P _ p m e T _ o N d e t c e n n o c s i d r o d e l l a t s n i n u e b o r p e r u t a r e p m e T e b...

Page 68: ...i f i c e p S t i n U 1 l e d o M 0 0 8 1 s u v o N e m a n l e d o m e h T t u p n I V X X X z H X X y c n e u q e r f d n a e g a t l o v C A t u p n i e h T t u p t u O V X X X A V X X r e w o p A V d n a e g a t l o v C A t u p t u o e h T y r e t t a B s t l o V X X e g a t l o v s y r e t t a b l a n r e t x e e h T e r a w t f o S X X X X d e s u n o i s r e v e r a w t f o s e h T Figure 4...

Page 69: ...3 d r o w s s a P 1 1 1 1 s i d r o w s s a p t e s y r o t c a f e h T d r o w s s a p s t i n u e h t s e g n a h c s i h T e d o m e n i l n i d e g n a h c e b y l n o n a c t I P I T y f i l a u Q e n i L 4 3 e m i T e h t r e t f a e d o m e n i L o t e d o m y r e t t a B m o r f s e o g t i n u e h t n e h w m o r f y a l e d e h t t e s n a c u o Y s d n o c e s 3 s i e u l a v t l u a f ...

Page 70: ...assword 2 Type the current password the factory set password is 1111 and press ENTER 3 The words Enter New Password appears on the screen Type the new password and press ENTER NOTE The password is four numbers no letters long 4 The words Re enter New Password appears on the screen Retype the new password and press ENTER If the wrong password is retyped the screen displays Error in entering data pl...

Page 71: ...logies before making any adjustment 4 8 1 Parameter Change Procedure For a tutorial on how to operate the menu screens see Section 4 9 Using the Menu Screens 1 From the main menu Figure 4 5 1 go to the screen of the parameter to be changed 2 Enter Password appears the factory set password is 1111 Type the password and press ENTER If the wrong password is typed the screen displays Error in entering...

Page 72: ...he UPS goes to Buck mode 47 Buck Low Decreasing this level lowers the voltage level where the UPS goes to Line mode 44 Boost High Increasing this level raises the return voltage level from Boost mode to Line mode 45 Boost Low Increasing this level raises the voltage level where the UPS goes to Boost mode 43 Low Hyst Decreasing this level lowers the voltage level where the XTi resumes Line mode aft...

Page 73: ...essing ENTER calls up the Battery Test Options screen Figure 4 9 2 2 Numbers or words inside square brackets show the present status or value Figure 4 9 1 Maintenance Submenu Screen Prompt 0 MAINMENU 3 MAINTENANCE 30 Battery Test Options available in Line Mode 31 Inverter On Off 32 Change Password can only be changed in Line Mode 34 Line Qualify Time _ Function Number Figure 4 9 2 Battery Test Opt...

Page 74: ...battery test options screen Figure 4 9 2 4 To change the Battery Test On Off status i e start or stop the self test type 301 and press ENTER Enter password appears on the screen Type the password and press ENTER The Battery Test Screen appears Figure 4 9 4 Type 1 to start the battery test or 2 to stop the battery test and press ENTER This changes the battery test status and sends you back to the b...

Page 75: ...This section shows you how to maintain the Novus 1800TP system How to measure the battery backup time Section 5 1 Troubleshooting procedures Section 5 2 How to remove system components for replacement or maintenance Section 5 3 ...

Page 76: ...rocedure 1 Turn off the upstream circuit breaker The UPS goes into Battery mode the output LED is flashing and the LCD dis plays BATT Record this start time 2 Record when the low battery warning the output and alarm LEDs are flashing and the LCD displays INVOFF appears This is the battery reserve time Add 10 to the reserve time This is the total battery run time 3 Turn on the upstream circuit brea...

Page 77: ... o C s i r e k a e r b t i u c r i c y r e t t a B f f o r o n o r e k a e r b t i u c r i c y r e t t a b n r u T y r e t t a b e h t e c a l p e r e r u l i a f y r e t t a B y r e t t a b n e t h g i t d n a n a e l C d n a s e i r e t t a b k c e h C s n o i t c e n n o c d e d e e n f i e c a l p e r t i n u y t l u a F r o d n e v t c a t n o C r o n o s i D E L t l u a F g n i h s a l f s e...

Page 78: ... p s k c o l b l a n i m r e t t u p t u O t i u c r i c T U P N I S P U S T A n e p o r e k a e r b t i t e s e R o t d e t c e n n o c t o n e n i l l o r t n o C s P T 0 0 8 1 e h t f o t r a p S T A e h t l a n i m r e T t s e T f l e S s u t a t S k c o l b s P T 0 0 8 1 e h t o t n o i t c e n n o c e h t k c e h C k c o l b l a n i m r e T t s e T f l e S s u t a t S l a n g i s C D V 8 4 o...

Page 79: ...n the rotary switch to Bypass If using the MBM turn the rotary switch to Line Transfer then turn off CB1 3 Turn off theAC input output circuit breaker 4 Turn off the battery circuit breaker 5 Disconnect the Battery Input line Status Self Test Terminal Block Output line s If used ATS lines 6 Remove or perform maintenance on the unit 7 Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall the unit al...

Page 80: ...rom the UPS 3 Disconnect the UPS in wire from the UPS 4 Disconnect the control wires from the UPS 5 Disconnect the Input Line Output Line Ground and Neutral wires from theATS 6 Remove or perform maintenance on the unit 7 Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall theATS also see Section 2 2 ATS Removal Finished UPS OUT BYPASS CONTROL 48 VDC UPS IN IN L L NEUT GND OUT ...

Page 81: ...3 Disconnect the From UPS wires from the MBP 4 Disconnect the To UPS wires from the MBP 5 Disconnect theAC Input and theAC Output wires from the MBP 6 Remove or perform maintenance on the unit 7 Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall the MBP also see Section 2 4 MBP Removal Finished G AC INPUT L N L N FROM UPS G TO UPS AC OUTPUT G AC INPUT L N L N FROM UPS G TO UPS AC OUTPUT ...

Page 82: ...tput circuit breaker 3 Disconnect the From UPS wires from the MBM 4 Disconnect the To UPS wires from the MBM 5 Disconnect theAC Input and theAC Output wires from the MBM 6 Remove or perform maintenance on the unit 7 Perform this procedure in reverse order to reinstall the MBM also see Section 2 6 MBM Removal Finished L N FROM UPS TO UPS L N L N AC OUTPUT AC INPUT L N ...

Page 83: ... o M t s o o B d n a e n i L r e t r e v n I 2 0 3 1 0 0 1 e g a t l o v e n i l n o s d n e p e D 5 0 2 1 NOTES 1 Between 55 C and 74 C the unit is derated to a maxi mum rectified capacitive load of 1200W 2 Derate operating temperature above 4900 ft 1500m by 2 C per 1000 ft 300m 3 The unit can operate in temperatures as low as 37 C if the unit has operated at or is stabilized at 0 C or higher for...

Page 84: ...M 8 1 0 4 g n i t n u o M s t n i o p 4 t n u o M l l a W t u p t u O t u p n I S P U y l n O S T A n o i t c e n n o C k c o l B l a n i m r e T n o i t c e n n o C t u p n I k c o l B l a n i m r e T n o i t c e n n o C t u p t u O k c o l B l a n i m r e T S T A R 5 1 5 x u A w k c o l B l a n i m r e T P B M g n i l o o C x o r p p A n o i t c e v n o C S T A l i o c r o t c a t n o c W 7 n o ...

Page 85: ...s l l a f e g a t l o v t u p n i f I e d o m t s o o b l a n i m o n f o 3 9 o t e g a t l o v t u p t u o p u s p e t s e h t f I e g a t l o v t u p n i f o 2 1 1 0 1 1 o t s e s i r e g a t l o v t u p n i e d o m k c u b l a n i m o n f o e h t f o 0 9 o t t u p t u o s e c u d e r e g a t l o v t u p n I e g a t l o v t u p n i 0 1 1 e v o b a r o 3 9 w o l e b n a d e r e d i s n o c s i l ...

Page 86: ... n o c l l A B 2 3 2 S R a i v d e m m a r g o r p s n o i t a c i n u m m o c NOTES 1 Maximum inverter run time with a rectified capacitive load of 2000 VA 1600W is 8 hours The UPS is capable of operating for 2 hours at 74 C with a rectified capaci tive load of 1400W 1800VA 2 Derate operating temperature above 4900 ft 1500m by 2 C per 1000 ft 300m 3 The unit can operate in temperatures as low as ...

Page 87: ... Battery at 40 of capacity 8 19 64 Battery mode 39 49 Battery mode number of times and amount of time UPS was in 45 Battery mode 39 Battery temperature measuring 45 63 Charger temperature compensation voltage 40 42 44 Circuit breaker UPS front panel 5 Connector front panel UPS 5 Discharge states 49 Disposal 3 First aid for battery electrolyte 3 Electrolyte spillage cleanup 3 Lifetime 72 Low batter...

Page 88: ...y set 59 64 65 Pin diagram 7 51 Relays 7 Resetting unit 7 Self test starting changing duration 64 Service alarm relays 7 Setting UPS date time 57 Specifications submenu 59 60 63 Unit specification submenu 59 60 63 Wiring to a computer 51 Conditions local adjusting UPS to 39 40 56 57 66 67 Configuration relay status self test terminal block determining 42 46 56 57 Connectors On ATS 12 On MBM 16 On ...

Page 89: ...e front cover Enclosure Cooling fans power for 10 Mounting system in 18 Temperature control with MBM 16 Water prevention of entry into 2 ENTER button on control panel 41 ESC button on control panel 41 Event logging 42 45 58 Event LCD 42 45 Evt Timer 42 44 F Factory repairs returning to Alpha Inside front cover Fan enclosure control of MBM 16 Fan cooling UPS 10 Fault contact on status self test ter...

Page 90: ...LED s on control panel See control panel Level battery voltage at 40 of capacity 64 Lifetime battery 72 Lights intersection connection to 8 9 19 Line fluctuations adjusting UPS to 39 44 Line Frequency Line Freq LCD 48 Line measuring voltage frequency 45 Line mode Locking UPS into 40 Mode 39 Line power fluctuating UPS works with 39 44 Line power to UPS turning on or off 6 Line slow detection setup ...

Page 91: ...zzer Mute Buzz 41 42 43 N Noisy line UPS compatibility with 39 Normal parameters 39 No Temp PB Temperature Probe Unplugged LCD 47 Novus 1800TP UPS See UPS O Off inverter off 39 On Battery contact on status self test terminal block 46 64 On Off turning UPS 35 36 On Off inverter 39 43 On battery contact status self test terminal block Description of 8 9 Load size effect of on contact 19 Turning on o...

Page 92: ...ee computer communication Run time battery measuring 71 S Safety checklists 2 3 Safety labels placing during installation 2 Screens RS 232 how to use 68 69 Setting UPS clock date 57 Self Test Changing length of 64 LCD panel 42 43 Status self test terminal block 8 9 UPS 37 42 43 64 Sense type 39 42 44 Sensor temperature UPS 10 Serial Interface See computer communication Servicing removal of compone...

Page 93: ...8 9 42 43 64 Testing ATS System 23 24 MBM System 32 33 MBP System 27 29 UPS self test 37 42 43 64 Time backup battery measuring 71 Time Date UPS total time in battery mode 45 UPS set to 42 46 Set UPS to different time date 57 Time line qualify RS 232 See computer communication Timer contract status self test terminal block Description of 8 9 How load size affects wiring of 19 Load shed timer on of...

Page 94: ...inal 36 Software used determining 45 59 60 63 Specifications 80 Starting 35 36 Status Self Test terminal block 8 9 56 57 Temperature probe 10 Troubleshooting 41 42 47 48 59 62 72 73 UPS setting on Manual bypass module MBM 15 Manual bypass switch MBP 11 Up Down buttons on control panel 41 V Values input output measuring 45 Version number software 45 63 Voltage Battery voltage 40 of capacity adjustm...

Page 95: ... 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 96: ... emergency line power may be disconnected at the system s input but there can still beAC and DC power present at the outputs 1 Turn off the UPS s Battery Circuit Breaker 2 Turn off the UPS sAC Input Output Circuit Breaker 3 Turn off the Upstream Circuit Breaker EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN FINISHED ...

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