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Operations Manual

ASEA Power Systems

Models AC15QTP and AC20QTP

Single Phase Yacht Power Converters

P/N 623052

Revision ~

Issued 10/23/2018

Summary of Contents for AC15QTP

Page 1: ...Operations Manual ASEA Power Systems Models AC15QTP and AC20QTP Single Phase Yacht Power Converters P N 623052 Revision Issued 10 23 2018 ...

Page 2: ...pare parts modules is maintained at our factory Our world wide sales support facilities also inventory a complement of spare parts and modules ASEA Power Systems is not responsible for consequential damage arising from the use of its equipment It does not apply to extensively modified or non standard systems Debit memos for returned units are not accepted and will cause return of the system withou...

Page 3: ...llowing model AC30QTP 2 30kVA Single Phase Yacht Power Converter The Model AC20QTP can be paralleled to produce the following model AC40QTP 2 40kVA Single Phase Yacht Power Converter It is important that the operator reads this manual prior to installing and operating the converter A thorough understanding of the information covered in this manual is required for proper installation and operation ...

Page 4: ...Power Connections 19 5 2 3 Grounding 19 5 2 4 Cable Preparation 20 5 2 5 Multi Cabinet Connections 22 5 2 6 Seamless Transfer Connections 23 5 2 7 Other Optional Connections 24 6 OPERATION 25 6 1 POWER TURN ON PROCEDURE 25 6 1 1 Systems Not Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option 27 6 1 2 Systems Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option 28 6 2 MULTI CABINET OPERATION 30 6 3 AUTO RESTART FEATU...

Page 5: ... 44 7 8 CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE CONTROL 45 7 9 EVENT LOG 45 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND DIAGNOSTICS 48 8 1 COMMON PROBLEMS 48 8 2 FAILURE AND WARNING MESSAGES 49 8 3 INFO DISPLAY 49 8 4 STATUS WORDS 50 8 5 GATHERING DATA 50 8 6 SOFTWARE TOOLS 50 9 CALIBRATION 52 10 MAINTENANCE 54 11 INTERNATIONAL POWER FORM REFERENCE 55 12 INDEX 62 TABLE OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 BLOCK DIAGRAM 8 FIGURE 2 MECHANICAL OUTLINE ...

Page 6: ...ional skills and prudent care when performing the actions described by the text THE CAUTION SYMBOL TRIANGLE ENCLOSING AN EXCLAMATION POINT INDICATES A CONDITION THAT COULD SERIOUSLY DAMAGE EQUIPMENT AND POSSIBLY INJURE PERSONNEL CAUTIONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN THIS FORM ALL CAUTIONS SHOULD BE RIGOROUSLY OBSERVED THE WARNING SYMBOL TRIANGLE WITH A LIGHTNING BOLT IS USED TO SIGNAL THE PRESENCE OF A PO...

Page 7: ...STAL WITHOUT FIRST OPENING THE DOCK OR YACHT BREAKER S FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER AND PEDESTAL OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ARE REQUIRED REMOVE ALL JEWELRY FROM ARMS AND NECK WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT THIS PREVENTS THE POSSIBILITY OF SHORTING THROUGH THE JEWELRY OR ELECTROCUTION OF THE OPERATOR WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT ...

Page 8: ...be operated from two shore power inputs protected by GFI RCD type circuit breakers When operated from a single shore power input the SHORE POWER 1 INPUT must be used The output power form has been programmed at the factory for the power form voltage and frequency required by the yacht s electrical system Two stage switching technology is the preferred technique for AC AC power conversion and was c...

Page 9: ...top access to the transformer module Fan speed control is provided Internal cooling fans will run at full rpm when the converter is at full load and minimal speed while unloaded System operation is managed through two basic operators 1 A safety disconnect on the front of the enclosure is used for securing input service during periods of disuse when maintenance and or service is in process or when ...

Page 10: ...rated load 0 99 rated load 4 1 2 Output Service Table 2 Output Specifications Parameter AC15QTP AC20QTP Output Power Rating 15kVA 0 85 p f 20kVA 0 85 p f Output Power Form Single Phase 220 230 or 240 VRMS Split Phase 110 220 VRMS 115 230 VRMS or 120 240 VRMS Output Frequency 50 or 60 Hertz 50 or 60 Hertz Output Frequency Accuracy 0 01 0 01 Output Voltage Distortion 1 5 THD 1 5 THD Output Voltage L...

Page 11: ...NS cont 4 1 2 Output Service cont Table 3 Output Current Rated Continuous RMS Output Form AC15QTP AC20QTP 1Ø 220VRMS 68ARMS Ø 91ARMS Ø 1Ø 230VRMS 65ARMS Ø 87ARMS Ø 1Ø 240VRMS 63ARMS Ø 83ARMS Ø 1Ø 110 220VRMS 68ARMS Ø 91ARMS Ø 1Ø 115 230VRMS 65ARMS Ø 87ARMS Ø 1Ø 120 240VRMS 63ARMS Ø 83ARMS Ø ...

Page 12: ...ng Voltage Current Frequency kVA kW Load Generator Power Metering Generator 1 4 Voltage Frequency System Status Operational status Diagnostics Software Calibration 4 2 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 2 1 Mechanical Table 4 Physical Dimensions Parameter AC15QTP AC20QTP Module 1 Module 2 Module 1 Module 2 Height 20 34 51 7 cm 20 34 51 7 cm 20 34 51 7 cm 20 34 51 7 cm Width 13 75 34 9 cm 13 75 34 9 cm 13 7...

Page 13: ...ents required form voltage and frequency Proper planning will speed up installation location and connection of the equipment Follow the suggested minimum clearances provided in Table 2 Ensure the room compartment has adequate ventilation and cooling The thermal load presented by AC15QTP will be approximately 6 650 BTU Hr at maximum continuous load and the AC20QTP will be approximately 8 670 BTU Hr...

Page 14: ...ystem is to be mounted in a high vibration shock environment the factory must be consulted concerning the application Drawings for approved shock mounting assemblies will be supplied The following recommended clearances must be considered during installation for proper operation Table 5 Recommended Installation Clearances Parameters Proper Operation Proper Service Front 18 Exhaust Airflow 24 min S...

Page 15: ...1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION cont DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY HARDWARE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE SUPPLIED BY ASEA POWER SYSTEMS TO CONNECT THE VARIOUS MODULES TOGETHER LONGER SCREWS WILL DAMAGE INTERNAL COMPONENTS CATASTROPHICALLY ...

Page 16: ...AC15QTP And AC20QTP Operations Manual 16 5 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION cont FIGURE 2 MECHANICAL OUTLINE FIGURE 3 MOUNTING ...

Page 17: ...table below for shore power wiring Table 6 Input Service Over Current Protection Specifications Maximum Currents Under Low Line Conditions Input Current AC15QTP AC20QTP Single Phase 170 290V 72A 96A Three Phase 170 520V 38A 50A Output Current Refer to Table 3 The installation of power wiring requires the removal of the front panel the opening of the hinged soft start panel just behind the front pa...

Page 18: ... SHIP S BUS POWER TO THE CONVERTER OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND CAN PRESENT THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE INSTALLER OR THE OPERATOR 5 2 1 Input Power Connections The converter is supplied with compression type terminal blocks for input power connections SHORE POWER These terminal blocks accept wires in the range of 8 to 2 0...

Page 19: ...hassis ground MUST be connected to the ship s hull or common ground point via the ground stud terminal located between the input and output power connections Failure to do so may create conditions that may in turn cause injury or death to operators failure to do so will also result in the voiding of the equipment warranty In the case of paralleled converter systems and where such ground connection...

Page 20: ...les Strip the insulation back exposing 1 2 of the bare conductor for all input output and grounding conductors Insert the prepared cables and strain relief assemblies into the prepared holes in the cable access cover Insert the wire ends into the appropriate input output terminal block and tighten Replace the power cable access cover and front panel using the removed hardware FIGURE 4 MODULE POWER...

Page 21: ...AC15QTP And AC20QTP Operations Manual 21 5 2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION cont FIGURE 5 SOFT START PANEL ...

Page 22: ...et which serves as the Slave A paralleling cable assembly P N 604650 is shipped pre installed in the Master cabinet A paralleling cable assembly P N 604651 is shipped pre installed in the Slave cabinet and coiled at the base of the cabinet near the Input and Output connection terminal blocks This cable must be connected to the Master cabinet s parallel port located to the right of the output power...

Page 23: ...r such options vary in accordance with switchgear design and hence are beyond the scope of this Operations Manual Contact the factory for complete and specific system wiring drawings These can be supplied in either printed or electronic format The Seamless Transfer Option uses momentary control signals to operate switchgear contactors or circuit breakers that mange generator connection to the ship...

Page 24: ...chgear and or power monitoring integration other options may be ordered and installed in a converter Installation requirements for such options vary in accordance with switchgear design and hence are beyond the scope of this Operations Manual Contact the factory for complete and specific system wiring drawings These can be supplied in either printed or electronic format ...

Page 25: ...ield will change from 0 0 to a small reading after initialization before attempting to operate it FIGURE 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Note This converter is designed to operate from either one full amperage shore power input or two half amperage shore power inputs If a single shore power input is to be used it must be the SHORE POWER 1 INPUT INPUT 1 If two shore power inputs are in use one input drops o...

Page 26: ...system has been ordered with the Seamless Transfer option and the generator is on line the green LED 12A to the left of the GENERATOR 12 button will be lit Press the SHORE POWER 2 display button The display will indicate basic shore power information voltage current and kVA Press the F2 13 button to view kW Power Factor frequency and form Verify the displayed voltages indicate the expected voltage...

Page 27: ...ency and form The system is now in the Standby State NOTE It is normal under no load conditions for the currents to indicate 3 6 Amps flowing This level of current is due to the internal filters and will not reduce the converter s power rating 6 1 1 Systems Not Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option When ready to transfer the ship s load to the converter press the CONVERTER POWER ON 8 button o...

Page 28: ...uded in this group one next to the SHIP S POWER CONVERTER 9 button the other next to the SHIP S POWER GENERATOR 12 button The LED 9A next to the CONVERTER button will be lit when the converter is on and supplying power to the ship s distribution grid The LED 12A next to the GENERATOR button will be lit when the generator is supplying power The SHIP S POWER LEDs should never be lit at the same time...

Page 29: ...plete The generator can now be secured from operation If the generator is off line as indicated by the SHIP S POWER GENERATOR LED 12A being off the converter will immediately place itself on the ship s distribution system with no synchronization period required when the CONVERTER 9 button is pushed When attempting transfer from the converter to the generator and the generator is off or if its volt...

Page 30: ...be lit Measure the voltage being produced by the system by pressing the CONVERTER POWER 4 buttons on the Master and Slave cabinets they should indicate the desired form and be within 5 of each other When ready to place the converter onto the ship s distribution system press the CONVERTER POWER ON 8 button on the Master cabinet This will close the output contactors of both the Master and Slave cabi...

Page 31: ...TAGES ARE AUTOMATICALLY ROUTED WITHIN THE CONVERTER WHEN 1 INPUT POWER IS PRESENT 2 THE DISCONNECT SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION AND 3 AUTO RESTART IS ENABLED LETHAL VOLTAGES WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY ROUTED TO THE CONVERTER OUTPUT AND THE OUTPUT CONTACTOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY CLOSE WHEN 1 INPUT POWER IS PRESENT 2 THE DISCONNECT SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION AND 3 AUTO RESTART IS ENABLED NEVER REMOVE ANY ...

Page 32: ...F PROCEDURE 6 4 1 Systems Not Equipped With The Seamless Transfer Option Transfer power from the converter to the generator This must be performed in a break before make method that is at no time can the generator s and shore power converter be operated in parallel Disable the Auto Restart feature if enabled Press the CONVERTER POWER OFF 11 button The Converter Power indicator LED should change to...

Page 33: ...gle generator installations the transfer will proceed The converter will match the generator in frequency voltage and phase over a several second period When the power forms are matched the converter will close the generator circuit breaker then open the converter output contactor with both briefly operating in parallel The SHIP S POWER CONVERTER LED 9A should now be off and the SHIP S POWER GENER...

Page 34: ... the SYSTEM STATUS 5 and F3 13 buttons simultaneously The software protocol in use is indicated in the lower right corner SCPI or Modbus The software protocol is auto detected by the converter based on the incoming command query formatting The Baud Rate can be increased by pressing the F1 13 button and decreased by pressing the F2 13 button Press the F3 13 button to change the Node Id while the so...

Page 35: ...o the low voltage DC common of the converter power supply system which is normally also connected to the chassis ground of the converter When the Metering Isolation Option is installed in the converter the link to the chassis ground is removed The RS 232C serial port is a DE9S female 9 pin D subminiature connector The pinout of the connector is standard for an RS 232C DCE Figure 8 below demonstrat...

Page 36: ...nd fault paths through the remote communication port such isolation is not included with the standard product 6 5 2 RS 485 Modbus If included in the converter a Modbus Option converter optical isolator will be located adjacent to the RS 232C serial port see Figure 5 on page 21 The Modbus Option included converter optical isolator connections are depicted in Figure 9 below FIGURE 11 RS 485 CONNECTI...

Page 37: ...of the Load Management System The user selects a percentage between 50 and 100 at which to begin alarming This feature may be enabled or disabled by the user Shore Cord Setup The actual shore cord amperage is selected by the user from a table of available international shore cord sizes This selection causes the converter to now display load level and alarm based on the true available shore cord en...

Page 38: ...larm can be used to effect a change in loading when the converter reaches a programmed load threshold or simply draw the yacht engineer s attention The Shore Cord Alarm drives a relay s normally open contact pair that is provided at a terminal block near the converter s Shore Power Input terminal block The contact pair is rated for 8A 250VAC or 5A 24VDC From the front panel press the SHORE POWER F...

Page 39: ...Shore Cord Setup screen is used to set the actual shore cord ampacity based on the marina s dock or pedestal circuit breaker The converter s new programmed CONV CAPACITY is then displayed for reference The converter s Load Level and Power indicators for Shore Power and Converter Power will then display the actual converter capacity usage based on the programmed CONV CAPACITY It is important to und...

Page 40: ...ltage Droop feature may be used to save up to 10 converter capacity by reducing the converter output voltage up to 5 This is offered as a solution where the yacht does not already have power management and load shed capabilities that can be triggered with the Shore Cord Alarm signal A recovery time is provided so that the system does not alarm and droop in an oscillatory manner as the load level m...

Page 41: ...amless Transfer installed Upon Shore Alarm the Automatic Transfer to Generator feature may be used to perform a Seamless Transfer to a pre selected generator This implies connection and setting of the Generator Autostart Control feature needed to signal a generator to start and hold the set warm up time before transferring The transfer is not initiated until Voltage Droop has occurred as the load ...

Page 42: ...rs 3 Press the Cursor F4 button to advance to the ALARM AT setting 4 Set the converter ALARM AT using the More Less F1 F2 buttons 5 Press the Cursor F4 button to advance to the ALARM enable setting 6 Set the converter ALARM enable using the Enable Disable F1 F2 buttons 7 Press the Exit F5 button to save the settings and exit 8 Turn on the converters and place online as usual Alarm will occur when ...

Page 43: ... this control to increase output voltage AGC Automatic Gain Control see page 49 must be disabled when using this function or the modified voltage level will be re compensated by it Initially a small change start with 5 should be used in conjunction with re measurement at the remote location to determine the correction needed Drastic changes in Duty Cycle will result in equally drastic voltage chan...

Page 44: ...HOUR METER and maximum power level display Press the Clear F1 button to clear all data and the Exit F5 button to exit Application this reference kW hour meter can be used to check the billing received in a marina Immediately after connecting shore power and turning the converter s red disconnect switch clear the data in this screen When ready to leave take down the kW hours and run time before dis...

Page 45: ...programmed setting and the Exit F5 button to save the setting and exit Default Range Increments Vout factory prog voltage 5 0 5 volts Application if the line drop losses in a yacht are such that locations remote of the converter and Ship s Bus experience undesirable lower than expected voltages the programmed Vout can be raised up to 5 via this function Also to decrease total power usage the Vout ...

Page 46: ...ay This is for reviewing all past events 1000 max since the log was last cleared Press the F1 button to scroll down newer events Press the F2 button to scroll up older events Press the F2 button to access the EVENT LOG TRACKER display This is for reviewing events as they occur Press the F3 button to access the EVENT LOG REGISTRY display This is for accessing the editing display and for clearing th...

Page 47: ...AC20QTP Operations Manual 47 EVENT LOG REGISTRY PRESS SHORE POWER to edit Registry The F1 for log On F2 for log Off ALL EVENT LOG ENTRIES CLEARED Press the F4 button to access the EVENT LOG REGISTRY CLEARED display ...

Page 48: ...Upon initial power up no fan activity is heard or otherwise detected Have the fan power supply checked by a qualified electrician The converter powers up in accordance with the Section 6 1 description but does not accept a SHORE POWER ON button press Review SHORE POWER metering at the converter for a single or dual shore input s between 170 520VAC The converter does not accept a CONVERTER POWER ON...

Page 49: ...ase turn the converter completely OFF using its red yellow disconnect switch and contact an authorized service center or the factory for assistance Leaving the red yellow disconnect switch in the ON position with these messages present could cause further damage to the converter 8 3 INFO DISPLAY Pressing the F4 13 button below the INFO field while in the SUMMARY DISPLAY see Section 6 1 on page 27 ...

Page 50: ...e chance of transcription error 8 5 GATHERING DATA If a converter problem has occurred carefully record any FAULT or WARNING messages the contents of the INFO display and the STATUS WORDs before removing power to the system When calling an authorized service center or the factory for assistance please have the above mentioned data and the converter model number serial number and software version r...

Page 51: ...AC15QTP And AC20QTP Operations Manual 51 FIGURE 12 STATUS WORD BIT DEFINITIONS ...

Page 52: ...ion section of the Operations Manual for additional information Re apply power to the system and bring the system on line Transfer the yacht s load or external test load bank to the converter 3 Shore Power Calibration Press the SHORE POWER 2 button under the LCD 1 display Use an external reference meter and current transformer or clamp to measure the input shore power power at the input terminal b...

Page 53: ...ernal reference voltmeter to measure the generator voltage at the generator terminals located on TB12 1 2 and 3 Generator voltage is measured and entered phase to neutral To enter the meter calibration screen press and hold the GENERATOR POWER 3 button down for 7 seconds or until the calibration display appears then release the button Use the GENERATOR POWER 3 button to move the cursor to the volt...

Page 54: ...e in the environment Frequency will vary due to wire gauge wire type and applied vibration Refer to licensed electrician or factory authorized technician Calibration Every year May require additional calibration after battery replacement Lack of calibration may result in a 5 decrease in metering and voltage programming accuracy Refer to factory authorized technician CPU Battery replacement Every 3...

Page 55: ...ts American Samoa 60Hz 120 240 277 480 Antigua 60Hz 230 400 Argentina 50Hz 220 380 Aruba 60Hz 127 220 115 230 Australia 50Hz 240 415 250 435 Azores 50Hz 110 190 220 380 Bahamas 60Hz 120 240 120 208 Bahrain 50Hz 60Hz 230 400 110 220 Balearic Islands 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Barbados 50Hz 115 230 115 200 Belgium 50Hz 220 380 ...

Page 56: ...da 60Hz 120 240 120 208 Brazil 60Hz 115 230 127 220 220 380 Brunei 50Hz 240 415 Bulgaria 50Hz 220 380 Burma 50Hz 230 400 Canada 60Hz 120 240 120 208 277 480 Canary Islands 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Cape Verde 50Hz 220 380 Cayman Islands 60Hz 120 240 120 208 Chile 50Hz 220 380 China PRC 50Hz 220 380 ...

Page 57: ...prus 50Hz 240 415 Denmark 50Hz 220 380 Dominica 50Hz 230 400 Dominican Republic 60Hz 120 240 120 208 Ecuador 60Hz 120 240 120 208 Fiji 50Hz 240 415 Finland 50Hz 220 380 France 50Hz 115 230 115 200 220 380 Gibraltar 50Hz 240 415 Greece 50Hz 220 380 Greenland 50Hz 220 380 Grenada 50Hz 230 400 Guadelupe 50Hz 220 380 ...

Page 58: ...aiti 60Hz 110 220 120 208 Honduras 60Hz 110 220 120 208 Hong Kong 50Hz 220 380 Ireland 50Hz 220 380 Israel 50Hz 230 400 Italy 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Jamaica 50Hz 110 220 Japan 50Hz 60Hz 100 200 100 200 Korea 60Hz 110 220 220 380 Kuwait 50Hz 240 415 Madagascar 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Malaysia 50hz 240 415 ...

Page 59: ...0 Mexico 60Hz 127 220 Monaco 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Montserrat 60Hz 230 400 Morocco 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Netherlands 50Hz 220 380 Netherlands Antilles 50Hz 60Hz 127 220 220 380 120 240 New Caledonia 50Hz 220 380 New Zealand 50Hz 230 400 Norway 50Hz 230 400 Panama 60Hz 110 220 120 208 Philippines 60Hz 115 230 Portugal 50Hz 220 380 ...

Page 60: ...t Vincent 50Hz 230 400 Saudi Arabia 60Hz 127 220 Seychelles 50Hz 240 415 Sierra Leone 50Hz 230 400 Singapore 50Hz 230 400 South Africa 50Hz 220 380 Spain 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Sweden 50Hz 220 380 Tahiti 60Hz 127 220 Taiwan 60Hz 110 220 120 208 Thailand 50Hz 220 380 Togo 50Hz 127 220 220 380 Trinidad 60Hz 115 230 230 400 ...

Page 61: ... AC20QTP Operations Manual 61 Tunisia 50Hz 127 220 220 380 United Arab Emirates 50Hz 230 400 United Kingdom 50Hz 240 415 Uruguay 50Hz 220 380 Venezuela 60Hz 120 240 120 208 Amer Virgin Islands 60Hz 120 240 120 208 ...

Page 62: ...use 22 24 52 Ground 20 21 23 37 INV_X_OT 53 Isolation 20 37 kg 12 13 kW Hour 48 52 lbs 12 13 LED 9 27 31 34 35 52 Maintenance 3 7 9 32 56 58 Mounting 14 16 Overload 42 44 52 53 Parallel 3 20 23 28 30 34 35 Pedestal 7 42 52 Power Module 9 53 RS 232C 36 38 RS 485 36 38 Seamless Transfer 22 24 25 27 31 34 35 40 44 46 49 52 57 Shock 14 Shore Cord 7 39 45 48 52 Shutdown 34 35 48 53 Switch 9 12 17 18 24...

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