La Marche A31 Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 11

 

For Standard Inverters (No Static Switch): 

1.

 

Push and hold the Pre-Charge button until the green READY LED illuminates.

*

 

2.

 

Release the Pre-Charge button and immediately turn on the DC breaker, then turn the inverter ON/OFF switch 
(SW-1) to the 

ON

 position. The inverter should begin to emit a humming sound.  

3.

 

Turn on the AC breaker.  

4.

 

Measure  the  output  voltage  of  the  inverter  across  the  AC  LOAD  terminals  to  assure  that  it  agrees  with 
nameplate. 

 

For Inverters with 1ms Static Switch (Option 22P/22S):  

1.

 

Push and hold the Pre-Charge button until the green READY LED illuminates.

*

 

2.

 

Release the Pre-Charge button and immediately turn on the DC breaker, then turn the inverter ON/OFF switch 
(SW-1) to the 

ON

 position. The inverter should begin to emit a humming sound. 

3.

 

Turn on the AC breaker. The front panel LEDs will perform a lamp test. After the lamp test, the  Inverter 

Available LED should be lit. For option 22P, the Preferred Source LED should also be lit. For option 22S, the 
Alternate Source LED should also be lit. 

4.

 

Turn on the AC bypass source (utility). After a couple of seconds, and the Phase Lock and Utility Available 
LEDs should additionally be on. Assure the inverter is set to Auto Retransfer by setting the Retransfer toggle 
switch to Auto. For inverters with Option 22D, please read the appropriate instruction manual. For option 22S, 
the Preferred Source LED should also turn on and the Alternate Source LED turn off. 

5.

 

Measure  the  output  voltage  of  the  inverter  across  the  AC  LOAD  terminals  to  assure  that  it  agrees  with 
nameplate. 

 

For Inverters with 10-15ms Static Switch (Option 164/165):  

1.

 

Push and hold the Pre-Charge button until the green READY LED illuminates. *  

2.

 

Release the Pre-Charge button and immediately turn on the DC breaker, then turn the inverter ON/OFF switch 
(SW-1) to the 

ON

 position. The inverter should begin to emit a humming sound. 

 

Inverter Prime (Option 164): 

A.

 

Turn on the AC breaker. The LOAD ON PRIME and PRIME AVAIL. LEDs should be lit on the 139A static 
switch board. On the front panel, the green INVERTER AVAILABLE LED should be lit. 

B.

 

Turn on the AC bypass source (utility). The yellow BYPASS AVAILABLE LED should additionally be lit.  

C.

 

Measure the output voltage of the inverter across the AC LOAD terminals to assure that it agrees with 
nameplate.  

 

Inverter Standby (Option 165): 

A.

 

Turn on the AC breaker. The LOAD ON PRIME and PRIME AVAIL. LEDs should be lit on the 139A static 

switch board. On the front panel, the green INVERTER AVAILABLE and the red LOAD ON ALTERNATE 
LED should be lit. 

B.

 

Turn on the AC bypass source (utility). The yellow BYPASS AVAILABLE LED should additionally be lit. The 
LOAD ON ALTERNATE LED should be off after a couple of seconds. 

C.

 

Measure the output voltage of the inverter across the AC LOAD terminals to assure that it agrees with 
nameplate.  

 
CAUTION:

 Before resetting the DC breaker, the pre-charge instructions must be followed before restarting the 

inverter or damage to the inverter may occur.  
 

*NOTE:

 If the green READY LED does not light, check the type and number of cells of the battery to verify that 

it  is  correct.  If  the  red  REVERSE  POLARITY  LED  illuminates,  the  battery  has  not  been  installed  correctly.  

Disconnect the battery wires immediately or damage to the inverter may occur. 

Summary of Contents for A31

Page 1: ...www lamarchemfg com 106 Bradrock Dr Des Plaines IL 60018 1967 CPN 40966 Instruction Drawing Number P25 LA31STD 1 Tel 847 299 1188 Fax 847 299 3061 Revision A08 Rev Date 01 21 ECN 22782 Installation a...

Page 2: ...ngs listed on the inverter nameplate Do not use this inverter for any purpose not described in the operation manual Mechanical Safety This inverter or parts of the inverter may get very hot during nor...

Page 3: ...verter sent back for evaluation and repair CAUTION Failure to properly file a claim for shipping damages or provide a copy of the claim to La Marche may void warranty service for any physical damages...

Page 4: ...1 Rack Mounting the A31 3 2 1 2 Floor Mounting the A31 4 2 2 Making the DC Input Connections 5 2 3 Making the AC Output AC Bypass Line Connections 6 3 0 Operation 6 3 1 A31 Start Up 6 3 2 Checking th...

Page 5: ...and high voltage conditions the unit is turned off automatically if the DC input is not within the proper range Understanding the Model Number The A31 model number is coded to describe the features t...

Page 6: ...Installation 2 1 Mounting the A31 When mounting the A31 in any configuration consider the size and weight of the inverter The rack and or floor must be able to support the weight of the inverter as we...

Page 7: ...ary brackets installed for rear mounting on a relay rack The rack mounting bracket for the 39 enclosure allows for mounting on a 19 or 23 rack and the 9D 9E and 33 enclosures allow for mounting on a 2...

Page 8: ...olts into the floor Place the inverter on the anchor bolts add appropriate mounting hardware and tighten securely Refer to the figure below for hardware specifications and floor mounting dimensions Al...

Page 9: ...60 6 10 70 6 8 80 4 8 90 4 8 100 4 8 125 2 6 150 1 6 175 1 0 6 200 2 0 6 250 4 0 4 300 250 MCM 4 Table 4 AC DC Ground Wire Size Minimum Requirements All wires specified in the table are rated at 90 C...

Page 10: ...164 or 165 also connect the AC bypass line phase hot to the LINE terminal and the AC bypass line neutral to the LINE N terminal Figure 5 One Line Diagram for Typical A31 Inverter Application 3 0 Opera...

Page 11: ...rees with nameplate For Inverters with 10 15ms Static Switch Option 164 165 1 Push and hold the Pre Charge button until the green READY LED illuminates 2 Release the Pre Charge button and immediately...

Page 12: ...the specified voltage threshold The LED will turn off once the high DC voltage condition is no longer present Low DC Voltage LV The LV LED will turn on and output from the inverter will be inhibited...

Page 13: ...nce Although minimal maintenance is required on the A31 inverter routine checks and adjustments are recommended to ensure optimum system performance Yearly 1 Confirm air vents are open Remove dust and...

Page 14: ...be caused by defective batteries and user loads make sure batteries and loads are free from defects NOTE If the problem is found to be located in the printed circuit boards the board should be replac...

Page 15: ...ctive Inverter AC Breaker Defective Inverter DC Breaker Broken Wire Shorted or Open C1 Capacitor Low or High DC Voltage Shutdown Activated or Improperly Set Open F2 Fuse Open Fuse on S2A 297 S2A 306 I...

Page 16: ...sistance between the middle K1 and A2 terminal and a low resistance between terminal A1K2 NOTE A wiring diagram of the module is located on the side of the component IGBT Modules With an ohmmeter meas...

Page 17: ...Bypass Line Fuse ENVIRONMENTAL Audible Noise Less than 65dBA at any point 5 feet from any vertical surface Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 to 140 F 40 to 60 C Relati...

Page 18: ...loop feet MaxAmp Maximum allowable amps for given voltage drop AVD Allowable voltage drop K 11 1 for commercial TW copper wire 17 4 for aluminum Calculating Wire Size Requirements AVD K LF A CMA Table...

Page 19: ...g the first year If the Extended Warranty is purchased the parts required for repair will also be at no cost but La Marche will notify the Purchaser of the costs of Labor to replace the defective part...

Page 20: ...for return authorization and a purchase order must be issued Replacement part s will be promptly shipped and invoiced After the defective part s are returned and inspected at the Factory if the defect...

Page 21: ...E Document Control and Revision History Part Number 40966 Instruction Number P25 LA31STD 1 Issue ECN 12266 08 98 22782 01 21 18601 03 10 16816 09 05 16651 01 05 15884 04 03 15349 05 06 02 14575 02 01...

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