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CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1

ED Series  - Overview

Congratulations!  You have selected the ED Series Frequency Converter, 
Voltage Regulator and UPS.  The FALCON

®

ED Series UPS offers a quiet and 

compact package with proven performance you can depend on.  

This User’s Guide is provided with your new ED unit.  It will enhance your 
understanding of the product and its functions.  Read this guide carefully in 
the order it is presented prior to operating your unit.  This will save you time and
effort in your installation and application.  The illustrations will also familiarize 
you with the ED's operating modes and indications.  Always operate the unit 
within the guidelines and specifications given to maximize the unit's efficiency 
and lifetime.  Also, your understanding of the product is essential in providing 
you years of service for your back-up power requirements.

Refer to the table below to verify the input and output rating for your model.

INPUT/OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

The FALCON

®

ED Series represents one of the smallest and most compact 

units of the FALCON

®

Frequency Converter and Uninterruptible Power Supply 

(UPS) product line.  In the tradition of all FALCON

®

products, it maintains the 

highest reliability and the most complete on-line, sinewave power conversion 
and protection available.  An on-line, sinewave converter is the only solution to 
AC line frequency conversion. With the addition of an optional external battery 
bank the ED models referenced in this manual will also provide true on-line UPS
battery backup. There is no break, transient or glitch in source transfer during a 
power failure because THERE IS NO TRANSFER.

The FALCON

®

ED SERIES is engineered with the latest MOSFET/PWM 

technology for high efficiency and reliability.

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MODEL                        INPUT                        OUTPUT

OUTPUT
POWER

ED3000-A           120Vac, 47-420Hz       120Vac, 50 or 60Hz

2100 Watts

ED3000-A           120Vac, 47-420Hz       120Vac, 400Hz                    1785 Watts
ED4000-A           120Vac, 47-420Hz       120Vac, 50 or 60Hz              2800 Watts
ED4000-A           120Vac, 47-420Hz       120Vac, 400Hz

2380 Watts

Summary of Contents for ED3000-A

Page 1: ... A FALCON ELECTRIC INC Irwindale CA 91706 Tel 626 962 7770 Fax 626 962 7720 The information contained herein is the property of FALCON ELECTRIC INC is proprietary confidential and not to be disclosed disseminated or used except for the purpose provided OMED3 4K LC 05 7 04 Rev A 5116 Azusa Canyon Road ...

Page 2: ...t Panel LED Functions 5 Rear Panel Diagram Description 6 Chapter 4 Communications Interface 7 Signals Interfacing 7 Chapter 5 Operation 8 Step By Step Operating Procedure 8 Operational Mode Table 9 Chapter 6 Maintenance Technical Support 10 Care Maintenance 10 Battery Life vs Temperature 10 Battery Replacement 10 Storing the UPS and Batteries 11 FCC 11 Technical Support RMA Procedure 12 Requesting...

Page 3: ...t to service batteries High voltage exists within the unit which could cause electrical shock Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions Keep unau thorized personnel away from batteries When replacing the optional ED batteries use the same number and type of batteries If configured with batteries allow at least 24 h...

Page 4: ...y the input and output rating for your model INPUT OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS The FALCON ED Series represents one of the smallest and most compact units of the FALCON Frequency Converter and Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS product line In the tradition of all FALCON products it maintains the highest reliability and the most complete on line sinewave power conversion and protection available An on line...

Page 5: ...figured with a switching power supply is considered a non linear load which can be very abusive to most power conversion and protection equipment and could decrease its life expectancy The FALCON ED unit is specially designed to accept these loads and protect them efficiently with minimal of the output waveform degradation For ED models configured with batteries please refer again to the figure be...

Page 6: ...ear enough to the computer or equipment to allow connection of the equipment power plugs to the receptacles located on the rear panel of the ED 4 DO NOT BLOCK UPS AIR VENTS THE UPS MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN AN ENCLOSED AREA 5 Connect the equipment to be powered to the ED output receptacles located on the rear panel Verify that the connected equipment does not exceed the rated output in watts of the...

Page 7: ...oaded call FALCON support for further assistance 4 LOW BATT LOW BATTERY WARNING INDICATOR The red LED will turn on when the ED is configured with an optional external battery bank operating in battery mode and the low battery level warning point has be reached Typically one minute of battery run time remains after the LED turns on 5 OVERLOAD FULL LOAD 75 LOAD 50 LOAD Adjacent to the red low batter...

Page 8: ...RIS DO NOT OPERATE THE ED IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE 9 MAIN POWER SWITCH To turn on this unit toggle this switch to the on or 1 position To turn off this unit toggle this switch to the off or 0 position 10 INPUT FUSE Always replace this fuse with the same type and rating The fuse is a Bussman KTK R 30 30 Amp fuse 11 Battery Connector 72Vdc This connector may be connected to an optional external battery ...

Page 9: ...CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 4 DB 9 COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE 7 ...

Page 10: ... When power returns normal operation of the UPS resumes without any operator adjustment The duration of actual battery back up time and the low battery condition varies depending on the amount of load charge on the battery and condition of the battery Refer to the ED SPECIFICATIONS for approximate hold up times at 100 and 50 loads 9 Reset the input circuit breaker and turn the power switch OFF 10 ...

Page 11: ... recommended that you leave the ED unit power switch ON at all times and switch your devices OFF individually This will ensure that your batteries are always at a maximum charged state The power switch acts as a system ON OFF switch When this switch is turned OFF power is lost to the entire unit including all outlets at the rear of the ED WARNING 9 ...

Page 12: ...he unit which could cause electrical shock Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries When replacing the ED batteries use the same number and type of batteries A NEVER dispose of batteries in a fire as batteries will explode B NEVER dispose of used batteries or the UPS...

Page 13: ...rdance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception All models covered in this manual have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in FCC regulations Part 15 Subpart J which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference If this equipment does cause...

Page 14: ...ds The RMA number issued must appear on the outside of the shipping carton The original shipping container must be used when returning any ED Series product Falcon Electric will not assume any responsibility for shipping damage In the event of shipping damage you will be charged for repairs due to the damage All units must be returned prepaid The address and shipping instructions will be given to ...

Page 15: ...ion Even with wide input variations in voltage and frequency the ED Series UVS Plus s output steadfastly remains at its designed voltage and frequency It also allows your system to continuously operate during extended brownouts to 88 VAC Enhanced Surge Start up Capability Falcon Electric s ED Series is designed to start loads that exhibit up to 1000 inrush current when started from utility This gi...

Page 16: ...Load Change 1ms Recovery Time Output Protection Short Circuit and Overload Electrical Connections Input 6 Cord with 5 15P 8 Cord with 5 20P 8 Cord with L5 30P Hardwired Hardwired Output 4 5 15R 4 5 15R 4 5 15R Hardwired Hardwired Environmental Operating Temperature 0º C to 35º C 32º F to 95º F Humidity 10 to 95 Non Condensing Altitude 7 000 Feet Cooling Low Velocity Forced Air Fans Audible Noise 1...

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