Page 2 - Page 2 of 44; Applications
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 2 of 44 18 th FEB 02 DC MX06 40A Shelf The MX06 40A Shelf is a 19” compatible modular power plant capable of supplying up to 42A at –48V DC (54V). The unit contains a controller that can configure up to 4 x 10.5A rectifiers. Power distribution, Integral L...
Page 3 - Contents; SECTION
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 3 of 44 18 th FEB 02 Contents SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 General Information 5 1.1 Introduction 5 1.2 Safety Precautions 5,6 1.3 Types Of Hazard 6 1.4 Inspection Of Goods 7 1.5 APC Worldwide customer support 8 1.6 Warranty Information 9 2 Product Overview...
Page 4 - Issue Record; ISSUE
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 4 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4 Installation Procedure 24 4.1 AC Primary Supply 24 4.1.1 Single Phase 24,25 4.1.3 Single Phase AB Feed 26,27 4.1.4 3 Phase Star Supply 28,29 4.1.5 3 Phase Delta Supply 30,31 4.2 DC Distribution 32 4.2.1 10 GMT Fuses Rear Access 32 4...
Page 5 - Page 5 of 44; General Information; Safety Precautions; READ AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY PROCEDURES.; MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 5 of 44 18 th FEB 02 1 General Information 1.1 Introduction DC Power Plants from APC have unique features that make them easy to install, maintain, and upgrade. The rectifier units are modular and truly “hot-pluggable” into the shelf assembly without any ...
Page 7 - Page 7 of 44; Inspection upon Receipt of Goods; Visible External Damage; It is important that the steps outlined in Section 1.4.2
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 7 of 44 18 th FEB 02 1.4 Inspection upon Receipt of Goods 1.4.1 General APC has taken precautions in packing the power equipment for shipment to ensure its safe arrival; however, the entire shipment including any boxes or crates should be inspected upon r...
Page 8 - Page 8 of 44; APC Worldwide Customer Support; Contact an APC Customer Support centre by telephone or email.
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 8 of 44 18 th FEB 02 1.5 APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other American Power Conversion (APC) product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: l Visit the APC web site to find answers to frequently asked que...
Page 9 - Page 9 of 44; ranty Information; Warranty
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 9 of 44 18 th FEB 02 1.6 Wa r ranty Information 1.6.1 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants the DC MX06 40A Shelf to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. It’s obligation...
Page 10 - Product Overview and Technical Description; System AC Input
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 10 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2 Product Overview and Technical Description 2.1 Specification 2.1.1 Rectifier Parameter (per rectifier) 1TWF0500H54** Approved Input Rating 115V or 230Vac I/p Operating Range 103.5V to 264V RMS Input Current “ “ “ 6.5A max @115V 3.6...
Page 11 - Page 11 of 44
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 11 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.1.3 System Output Output Voltage Nominal 54.5Vdc Voltage Adjustment Range 44 V – 57 V (Below 42V LVD contact opens) Current Rating 42 A @ 230Vac, 36 A @ 115Vac, 28A @ 100Vac Temperature Coefficient -76mV/°C ±10% (over range 0°C - 5...
Page 12 - Page 12 of 44; Alarm Card Layout; Part Reference Function; LED Meter
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 12 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.3 Controller 2.3.1 Alarm Card Layout Part Reference Function Adjustment P1 Output Volts Adjust Via Front Panel P2 LVD Disconnect Volts Adjust Factory Pre-set P3 Meter Current Calibration Factory Pre-set P4 Meter Reading Zero Adjust...
Page 13 - Alarms; Outputs
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 13 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.4 Alarms 2.4.1 Available Alarms To monitor the system status a selection of alarm outputs are available. Dependant upon the rectifiers fitted either 4 front panel LED’s or a single LED give visual notification of a system fault. Th...
Page 14 - Page 14 of 44; Rear Access Alarms; Alarms socket SK4
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 14 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.4.2 Rear Access Alarms To access the alarm outputs first ensure batteries are disconnected from the system by setting battery connection switch to “OFF” via controller front panel (see section 2.3) and by turning the external batte...
Page 17 - Page 17 of 44; Battery Test
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 17 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.5.3 Battery Test Function Input Description Location Battery Test Front panel momentary push button. Push and hold drops output volts to 45Vdc. This is below battery float voltage and is used to check the batteries can supply the s...
Page 18 - Page 18 of 44; Compensation; Temp Compensation; System Controller; MX06 40A Calculated Temperature Compensation (54V)
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 18 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.5.5 Temperature Compensation Input Description Socket Pin Temp Compensation This function allows a temperature probe to be used to automatically adjust the output voltage of the system. This ensures the charging voltage stays withi...
Page 19 - Page 19 of 44; Item Measured
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 19 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.6 Mechanical 2.6.1 Dimensions Dimension A B C D E F Length 482.6mm (19in) 132.5mm (5.22in, 3U) 283.6mm (11.17in) 82.5mm (3.25in) 138.5mm (5.45in) 438.2mm (17.25in) 2.6.2 Weight Item Measured Shelf + Dist + Controller Single Rectifi...
Page 20 - Page 20 of 44; Options; Mounting Ears
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 20 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.6.3 Mounting Options The MX06 40A Shelf has 3 positions for mounting ears. If mounting ears were ordered with the system they will be fitted in the front position as standard. The 2 alternative mounting positions are shown below. T...
Page 21 - Page 21 of 44; Positive Earth Configured
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 21 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.7 Schematic 2.7.1 Positive Earth Configured
Page 22 - Page 22 of 44; Negative Earth Configured
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 22 of 44 18 th FEB 02 2.7.2 Negative Earth Configured
Page 23 - Page 23 of 44; System Configuration
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 23 of 44 18 th FEB 02 3 System Configuration The MX06 40A shelf is designed to meet a wide range of customer requirements/applications. A number of versions and options are available including various distribution types, alternative input supply configura...
Page 24 - Page 24 of 44; Installation Procedure; AC Primary Supply; Phase; to protect the internal wiring of the end use
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 24 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4 Installation Procedure 4.1 AC Primary Supply 4.1.1 Single Phase The MX06 40A Shelf can be used on a Single Phase AC supply. The system can be connected to a 230V or 115V supply. Maximum input current is 26A at 115Vac and 15A at 230...
Page 25 - Page 25 of 44; Front Access Connection; Safety earth to position marked with earth symbol (connect first); Cable Gland
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 25 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.1.1.2 Front Access Connection To connect the input supply to the MX06 40A Shelf proceed as follows: • The same protection devices and cable parameters are required for front access connection as explained for “single-phase rear acc...
Page 26 - Page 26 of 44; Single Phase, AB Feed
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 26 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.1.2 Single Phase, AB Feed The MX06 40A Shelf can be used on a Single Phase AB Feed system. This means that 2 separate supply’s can be used, each powering 2 of the 4 rectifiers fitted. The system can be connected to a 230V or 115V s...
Page 28 - Page 28 of 44; Phase Star Supply
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 28 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.1.3 3 Phase Star Supply The MX06 40A Shelf can be used on any of the following supplies: 415V, 400V, 380V or 208V phase to phase. The maximum input current is 13A per phase on a 208Vac phase to phase supply and 7.2A per phase on a ...
Page 32 - Page 32 of 44; / 4 Cartridge Fuses; 0 GMT Fuses Rear Access; max; Output 1
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 32 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.2 DC Distribution The MX06 40A Shelf has a DC distribution module fitted. This module contains the chosen distribution components of either circuit breakers or fuses. It also contains an LVD contact (controlled by the controller) a...
Page 33 - Page 33 of 44; 0 GMT Fuses Front Access; Ensure stray wires do not contact the front panel metalwork.; GMT Fuse ratings; 0A max per output; GMT Fuse 1; Ambient Temperature
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 33 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.2.2 10 GMT Fuses Front Access To connect the cables to the system proceed as follows: • Cables should be rated to at least the same current rating as the corresponding output fuse and be colour coded as to meet all the local instal...
Page 34 - Page 34 of 44; Circuit Breakers Rear Access; O/P’s up to 20A max
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 34 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.2.3 4 Circuit Breakers Rear Access • Remove the rear cover to give access to the output terminals (shown below). • To connect to the output terminals use M4 ring crimps with cables rated to at least the same current rating as the c...
Page 35 - Page 35 of 44; Circuit Breakers Front Access; Distributed Output 4
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 35 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.2.4 4 Circuit Breakers Front Access To connect the cables to the system proceed as follows: • To connect to the output terminals use M4 ring crimps with cables rated to at least the same current rating as the corresponding output b...
Page 36 - Page 36 of 44; Cartridge Fuses Rear Access; The ratings are the same as for the rear access version above.
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 36 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.2.5 4 Cartridge Fuses Rear Access To connect the cables to the system follow the same procedure as for the “4 Circuit Breaker Rear Access” distribution module (section 4.2.3). 4.2.6 4 Cartridge Fuses Front Access The ratings are th...
Page 37 - Page 37 of 44; Routing Of Cables; cables; AC Input Cable
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 37 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.3 Routing Of Cables 4.3.1 Input cables One or more of the top 3 knockouts (top left hand side knockout and 2 actually in the rear cover) must be used for entry of the input AC cable. This is essential if the input cabling used is n...
Page 38 - Page 38 of 44; Cables
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 38 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.3.2 Output Cables The output cables may be of quite large diameter and therefore it may be necessary to use more than one knockout hole. The right hand side knockouts should be used to keep the output cables physically as far from ...
Page 39 - Page 39 of 44; External Battery Installation; Battery Back-up function; Only connect external battery strings of 48V to the; MUST; have circuit breakers fitted at source.; Set the front panel “battery connection” switch to “OFF”.
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 39 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.4 External Battery Installation 4.4.1 Battery Back-up function Battery backup may be achieved by connecting 48V strings of batteries onto the external battery terminals of the distribution module at the rear of the system. This bat...
Page 40 - Page 40 of 44; Battery Connection Diagram; System Output Earthing; Earth connection for grounding output
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 40 of 44 18 th FEB 02 4.4.4 Battery Connection Diagram 4.5 System Output Earthing The MX06 40A Shelf has its output earthed as default. The output is earthed by the earth cable joining the earth stud to the output earthing bus-bar (as shown in the above p...
Page 41 - If the output voltage is outside the specified
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 41 of 44 18 th FEB 02 5 Commissioning the System 5.1 General All site preparation and equipment installation in the previous chapters must be completed before commissioning. • Ensure that the AC power source isolator is switched OFF. • Switch all MX06 40A...
Page 42 - Manual Handling Procedure
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 42 of 44 18 th FEB 02 6 Manual Handling Procedure 6.1 General 6.1.1 Items within the sub-system present a hazard due to mass. A fully configured system fitted with 4 rectifiers weighs almost 15Kg. 6.1.2 The Manual Handling of Loads Regulations, 1993 requi...
Page 43 - Fault Finding / Symptoms; SYMPTOM POSSIBLE
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 43 of 44 18 th FEB 02 7 Fault Finding / Symptoms The sub-system is designed for maximum reliability and therefore faults during normal operation are unlikely. If faulty operation does occur the source of the failure can usually be readily determined by in...
Page 44 - Page 44 of 44; Rectifier replacement
User Manual 990-9178A DC MX06 40A Shelf Page 44 of 44 18 th FEB 02 8 Service, Accessories & Spares 8.1 Rectifier replacement If a faulty rectifier is to be replaced simply unscrew the two front panel fixings on the rectifier front panel and withdraw the rectifier from the shelf. A replacement re...
