Cygnus User Manual
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v3.0 2011
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3.7.2 Charging with Kinectrics Equipment
3.7.2.1 Connec ng
1.
The equipment requires the use of a SPEC Pak adapter for connec ng to the DC input socket on the unit’s control
panel (Fig. 1, F1).
2.
When connec ng one to two Kinectrics units a SPEC Pak to 2 x 50 A Anderson connectors adapter can be used to
connect the Kinectrics equipment directly to a Cygnus with suitable extension cables. These are available from
the manufacturer. Refer to Appendix 3 (6.3.5) for an example setup.
3.
Up to eight Kinectrics units can be connected to a single unit. A junc on box is required when connec ng be-‐
tween three and four Kinectrics units.
4.
Two junc on boxes are required when connec ng between five and eight Kinectrics units.
5.
Once the Kinectrics equipment has been posi oned suitably, the extension cables connected and safely run back
to Cygnus, the equipment can be connected.
6.
Connect the SPEC Pak connector to the unit. Refer to Appendix 2 (6.2.1) for further informa on on using the
SPEC Pak connector.
3.7.2.2 Disconnec ng
1.
Remove the SPEC Pak connector from the unit. Refer to Appendix 2 (6.2.2) for further informa on on using the
SPEC Pak connector.
2.
Disconnect the remaining cables and any junc on boxes.
3.7.3 Charging with AC Grid Supply or Secondary Power System
The unit can be charged via a 220
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240V AC supply from either the AC grid supply or a secondary power system. To con-‐
nect an AC supply to Cygnus:
1.
Connect the 220
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240V AC supply lead to the AC In socket (Fig. 1, E1) on the control panel.
2.
The RCC
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03 (Fig. 1, C2) will display a message to confirm that the AC supply has been connected successfully.
3.
Press SET to clear the message.
4.
The RCC
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03 input voltage (Fig. 4, A1) will display the external voltage being applied to the charge facility of the
unit.
5.
The unit charges its ba ery bank automa cally, regula ng the charge cycle and ensuring that the
ba eries are not over charged.
6.
Once the unit is fully charged the Smartgauge (Fig. 1, C1) will display ’C100’ indica ng that it is 100% full.
It is recommended that the unit charges for a further 2 hours once it has reached 100%. This allows
the ba ery bank to fully absorb the charge.
W A R N I N G
Cygnus requires a minimum 13 A supply for AC charging. Ensure that your power supply and any inter-‐
connec ng cables and fuses have this minimum available current ra ng.
