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Magnum VS 50 Magnum VS 100 -48 Vdc Power Systems User’s Manual.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page ii Table of Contents 1 Safety First!.................................................................................................................. ...........1 1.1. W ARNING S YMBOLS .......................
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page iii AC Powe r Up .................................................................................................................... ....17 DC Power Up: ........................................................
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page iv 6.5. C ONTROLLER WITHOUT D ISPLAY ...................................................................................... 36 6.6. O PERATION U SIN G THE RS-232 C OMM P ORT ....................................
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page v Revision History Document # & Rev Date By Description 990-1479 06 MAY, 2003 BET Initial Release 990-1479A 03 JUL, 2003 BET Clean-up after Pilot Run 990-1.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 1 1 Safety First! It is very important to follow all safety proc edures when unpacking, installing and operating any sort of power equipment. 1.1. Warning Symbols CAUTION : An indication that special care is required to prevent injury, equipment damage or misuse.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 2 2 Introduction 2.1. General Information DC Power Plants from APC have unique features that make them easy to in stall, maintain, and upgrade. The rectifier units are modular and tr uly “hot-pluggable” into the shelf assembly without any separate ac wiring.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 3 AC DC Contro l AC DC Contro l AC DC Contro l AC DC Contro l AC DC Contro l GND L1 L2/N GND L1 L2/N GND L1 L2/N GND TRM15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALM RTN ALM RTN ALM .
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 4 3 Installation 3.1. Unpacking Equipment Remove equipment from packing material and inspect for shipping damage or missing items. It is important to report damage or material shortages to the shipping carrier while a representative is on site.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 5 Ventilation The rectifier modules for this system have fans t hat provide front-to-rear airflow for internal cooling. The power system housing should be moun ted such that there is free airflow to the front and back of the unit.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 6 Rectifier Terminal # Function Terminal # Function Terminal # Function Rectifier 1 TRM2 Ground TRM5 Line or Neutral TRM8 Line Rectifier 2 & 3 TRM3 Ground TRM6 Line or Neutral TRM9 Line Rectifier 4 & 5 TRM4 Ground TRM7 Line or Neutral TRM10 Line Chassis TRM1 Ground Figure 3.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 7 3.4. Battery Connections WARNING : Hazardous energy levels are present on bare conductors in the dc distribution connecti on area of the plant. Accidental shorting of distribution conductors can cause arci ng and high currents that can cause serious burns or other physical harm.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 8 Figure 3.4-1 Battery Cable Connection Locatio ns Battery Temperature Probe Installation The temperature probe is used to monitor the battery string temperature. To get the most representative temperature meas urement, the probe should be placed in contact with a battery cell that is centrally loca ted.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 9 3.5. Counter Electro-Motive Force (CEMF) Cell Connections WARNING : Hazardous energy levels are present on the CEMF connection area of the plant. Accidental shorti ng of conductors can cause arcing and high currents that can cause seriou s burns or other physical harm.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 10 3.7. Load Protection Installation Circuit Breaker Installation Standard circuit breaker output boards are avai lable with two 30-A breakers or one 60-A breaker. Output boards are instal led at the factory and are generally not field replaceable units.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 11 3.8. Load Connections Cable Size Considerations The dc load cable(s) should be sized to limit the voltage drop from the dc power plant to the loads per system design requirements. The cable( s) must also carry the full load current during battery operation.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 12 Figure 3.8-2 Top Shelf GMT Fuse Connections Figure 3.8-3 Bottom Shelf GMT Fuse Connection s 3.9. Monitoring and Relay Output Connections Front Panel DB9 Connection The front panel DB-9 connector is used to hook up a standard RS-232 cable (such as APC part number 0129-XX.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 13 Figure 3.9-3 shows the alarm output connecti on designations. Whenever possible use the common and normally closed contacts. If the alarm wiring gets pulled loose, or the controller is removed, you will get an alarm.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 14 OUT RELAY #6 N/A NO N/A MINOR C N/A NC N/A NO N/A MAJOR C N/A NC N/A Figure 3.9-3 Output Relay Connections External Alarm Input Connections Four external alarm inputs with assignable relay outputs are available.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 15 2) Slide the rectifier module into the shel f between the guides until it is fully seated. 3) Fasten the rectifier in place with t he captive rectifier retaining screws. Since all adjustments are m ade from the system controller, no rectifier adjustments are necessary.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 16 4 Commissioning This section is intended as a guide when powering up a system for the first time. It may not be desirable to perform some steps depending on t he particular installation. Refer to the appropriate section for information relating to how these steps should be performed.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 17 8. Check that anti-oxidation compound is properly applied. 9. Visually inspect each cell for: a. Cracks. b. Case leaks . c. Post-seal leaks. d. Pressure relief valve leaks (VRLA only). e. Case swelling (VRLA only).
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 18 Rectifier Test: 1. To verify that all rectifiers are reporting correctly to the controlle r, navigate through the menu and verify that the status for ever y rectifier in the system is correct. 2. Remove any rectifier and ve rify that you get a Minor Rela y Output for rectifier 1 of n failure.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 19 Output Relay 1: 1. Minor and Major output relays were te sted in the rectifi er test section. 2. Change the alarm to desired relay output via the controller for any relay output that will be used. All alarm parameters are shipped as ei ther major or minor, but may be changed to output relay 1.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 20 5 T echnical Description The Power System is designed to supply safe –54 Vdc primary power th rough the use of up to 10 rectifier modules.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 21 System Current Monitor The controller monitors individual rectifier cu rrents and displays total system current as a sum of rectifier currents. Load current can be found by adding battery current to system current.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 22 GMT Fuses When a GMT fuse trips, a fuse element burns out allowing the indicator to connect dc power to the alarm contact. This turns on the fuse alarm LED on the fuse panel indicating the affected group and the controller repor ts a fuse alarm.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 23 Battery Equalization Battery equalization equalizes the spec ific gravity of the el ectrolyte in the cells of a battery.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 24 Battery Low Voltage Disconnect In order to prevent damage to the battery due to deep discharge, the dc power syst em has hardware and software support for a battery Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD).
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 25 5.5. Controls and Indicators Controller with Display The Magnum VS may be equipped with an optional adv anced controller. This controller has an LCD display and a 5-button keypad. This controller uses the normal control card slot as well as the adjacent slot for rectifie r 5.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 26 network management card. This can be used to give specific information on the exact nature of the active alarm. 5.7. External Alarm Inputs (User Input) The controller can monitor any external device t hat uses a voltage free (“d ry contact”) switch or relay to output status information.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 27 6 Operation 6.1. Description The Magnum VS is designed for years of operation wit h no user input. The power system is pre-programmed at the factory with all parameters needed for normal operation. The front panel LEDs and the alarm output rela ys, indicate the general health of the unit.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 28 J1 1 1 1 10 1 65 J5 J3 J13 J9 J8 J2 J12 J4 DB9 - RS232 Port MAJOR DC GOOD MINOR OUT RLY VR1 J10 J11 System Voltage Select SNMP Interface Vtrim Dropout Param.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 29 If the keypad is not pressed for approximately 2 minutes the display will revert to the Status display and the backlight will extinguish. It will al so clear any PIN that may have been entered. Pressing any key during this mode will cause the display of the Main Menu and permit navigation among the menus.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 30 Figure 6.4-1 Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and De fault Values PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default Settings in BOLD) Alarms Item 1 {Status Only} [ALARMS] [ 告警] Display of up to 16 active alarms.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 31 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default Settings in BOLD) Battery Temperature [STATUS/BATTERY/ PARAMETERS] [ 状态 / 电池 /参数] Battery temperature measured by the system controller at the optional battery temperature sensor probe.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 32 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default Settings in BOLD) Equalization Duration [SETUP/BATTERY/ VOLTAGE/EQUALIZATION/ DURATION] [ 设.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 33 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default Settings in BOLD) Rectifier Current Output Status {Status Only} [STATUS/RECT] [ 状态 / 模块] A display of the dc output current for the individual rectifier.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 34 Figure 6.4-2 Magnum VS English Display Tree ENGLISH SETUP STATUS ALARMS ENTER PIN 2 2 2 2 SYSTEM BATTERY RECTIFIER SYSTE.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 35 Figure 6.4-3 Magnum VS Chinese Display Tree 设置 状态 告警 PIN 码输入 2 2 2 2 系统 电池 模块 系统 电.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 36 6.5. Controller without Display This controller does not have a built in display and ke ypad. It does not use the fifth rectifier slot. All parameter changes or vi ewing of status is made either lo cally using a PC or remotely by interface to the network management card.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 37 6.7. Operation Using the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port The RJ-45 10/100 Base-T port is primarily intended for connecti on to an intranet for remote access to the DC power system. However with the us e of a crossover cable or a hub, a direct PC to 10/100 Base-T local connection may also be made.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 38 Figure 6.8-1 Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Setting s PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Alarms Item 1 .
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 39 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Battery Max Recharge {Status Only} [System/ DC Parameters] This is just a convenient place to view the Battery Max Recharge Current parameter.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 40 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Current Limit Alarm Status {Status Only} [Power Modules/Rectifiers] The status will be “ON” if the rectifier ha s been forced into its current limited mode.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 41 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Hardware System Voltage Alarm [Power Modules/Rectifiers] Defines the output relay that is energized if there is a hardware failure in the system voltage monitoring function.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 42 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Low Temperature Th reshold [System/ DC Parameters] System Temperature is ambient temperature measured inside the controller. An alarm will be reported if temperature is lower than the temperature entered.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 43 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Output Relay 1 Alias [System/ Out-Rly/Alias] • • • Output Relay 6 Alias [System/ Out-Rly/Alias] An alternate name (alias) can be assigned to Output Relay 1 if desired.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 44 PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Rectifier Fault Alarm (RFA) Status {Status Only} [Power Modules/Rectifiers] The status will be on if the rectifier output has failed.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 45 the system and the bus voltage reac hes the level defined by the LVD 1 Reset Voltage variable. The LVD control can be disabled on the LV D parameters screen in the controller.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 46 information on the exact nature of the active ala rm. Using the example above, if you use the default programming the message “A minor relay in the power plant has been activated.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 47 7 Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance is typically performed on a quarterly basis. 7.1. Equipment 1. 4 Digit voltmeter. 2. Clamp-on ampere meter. 3. Standard Insulated tools. 7.2. Inspection Environmental Inspection 1.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 48 c) Interrupting Current Rating Battery Visual and Safety Inspection 1. Check that the battery temperature probe is firmly attached to the battery. 2. Check the mechanical integrity of the batte ry framing, racking, or cabinet.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 49 3. Remove the second rectifier and verify that you get a Major alarm fo r Rect 2 of n failure on the controller and the customer remote alarm panel.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 50 Battery Preventive Maintenance Procedure The purpose of the preventive maintenance is to ensure that the battery is in good, working condition. The observations, measurements, and tests performed are des igned to determine the “state of health” of the battery.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 51 8 Alarm Summary ALARM/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTINGS Battery Discharge Alarm [Batteries/Parameters] The battery discharge current exceeds the programmed battery discharge threshold.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 52 ALARM/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTINGS System LT Alm [System/ DC Parameters] The System Temperature is below the System Low Temperature threshold.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 53 9 Specifications The overall system specifications can vary, depending upon the number of rectifier modules. Note that some specification items are provided on a “per rectif ier” basis and must be combined or totaled for a given system configuration.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 54 Magnum VS 100 Power System Input Voltage Range 85 – 264 Vac AC Frequency Range 47 – 63 Hz Apparent Power Factor 99% Typical, 98% Minimum Input Current 55 A @ 115 Vac 37 A @ 230 Vac 9.2. DC Output TWF0500H54B Rectifier Output Voltage (factory set) 54.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 55 Magnum VS 50 Power System Output Voltage (factory programmed) 54.0 Vdc Operating Voltage Range 47 – 56.5 Vdc Rated Output Current 50 A Efficiency 85% Typical Over Voltage Protection 59.5 Vdc Output Current 45 A Minimum Continuous at 115 Vac Input 52.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 56 9.3. Controls and Indicators TWF0500H54B Rectifier Input Healthy LED AC power present. Output Healthy LED DC output vo ltage between 39.5 to 59.5 Vdc. Current Limit LED On when rectifier is in current limit.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 57 Dimensions 5-1/4 in (13.3 cm ) high x 17-1/4 in (43.8 cm) wide x 13 in (33cm) deep Weight 15 lb. (6.8 kg) Color Black Front, Yellow zinc sides and back Mounting 19” Rack Mounting (23” Optional) Magnum VS 100 Power System Dimensions 10-1/2 in (26.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 58 9.6. Compliance NEBS Level 3 (Pending) Safety UL 60950 CE Marked to Low Voltage Directive (EN60950) EMC FCC Part 15 Class A EN55022 Class A, EN55024 EN61000.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 59 10 APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer Support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge.
Magnum VS –48 Vdc User’s Manual Page 60 11 Limited Pr oduct W arranty The limited warranty pro vided by American Power Co nversion Corporation ("APC") in this Statement of Limited Factory Warranty applies only to Produc ts Buyer purchases for your commerc ial or industrial use in the ordinary course of Buyer's business.
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