APC VS 100 - Manuals

Magnu m VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 8 AC DC Control AC DC Control AC DC Control AC DC Control AC DC Control GND L1 L2/N GN D L1 L2/N GN D L1 L2/N GND TR M 1 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALM RT N ALM RT N ALM RT N ALM RT N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 MAJ N C MAJ N O M IN NC M IN NO U SER NC U SER C MI N C MAJ C U...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 9 2 Installation 2.1. 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. If concealed damage ...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 10 2.3. AC Power Connections WARNING : Ensure that all of the external dc and ac circuit breakers are in the OFF position prior to connecting service to the power plant. Confirm that all voltages have been removed including any battery sources before proceeding . A...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 11 Each phase should be wired for a minimum of 15 A. The rear cover of each Magnum VS shelf in the power system has two 1.125-inch (2.858 cm) diameter holes for electrical conduit. Conduit can be run to each Magnum VS shelf, or, alternatively, strain relief is prov...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 12 2.4. Battery Connections WARNING : Hazardous energy levels are present on bare conductors in the DC distribution connection area of the plant. Accidental shorting of distribution conductors can cause arcing and high currents that can cause serious burns or other...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 13 Figure 2.4-1 Battery Cable Connection Locations Battery Temperature Probe Installation The temperature probe is used to monitor the battery string temperature. To get the most representative temperature measurement, the probe should be placed in contact with a b...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 14 Figure 2.5-1 CEMF Connection Locations 2.6. DC System Grounding The positive bus for the power plant should be connected to the Central Office Ground. The Battery Return provides a pair of #10-32 studs on 5/8-inch centers for connection of a two-hole lugged cabl...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 15 2.7. Load Protection Installation Circuit Breaker Installation Standard circuit breaker output distribution modules are available with two 30-A breakers or one 60-A breaker. Output distribution modules are installed at the factory and are typically not field rep...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 16 Circuit Breaker Protected Load Connections (30 or 60 A) The circuit breaker lug landing connection provides a pair of #10-32 studs on 5/8” centers for mounting two-hole lugs. A ring size of 6 mm may also be used. A right angle bus bar with two studs is provided ...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 17 Figure 2.8-3 Bottom Shelf GMT Fuse Connections 2.9. 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. A 0129-6 is included with this manu...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 18 Figure 2.9-1 Interface Connections Output Relay 2-6 Connections Output Relays 2 through 6 are virtual relays and are not available for physical connection by the user. The small size of this unit limits the number of relays that can be placed in the system. Thes...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 19 RELAY OUTPUT J 411 TERMINAL DESIGNATIONS RELAY ALIAS OUTPUT RELAY NOTES NO OUT RELAY #1 C NC OUT RELAY #2 N/A OUT RELAY #3 N/A OUT RELAY #4 N/A OUT RELAY #5 N/A 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 2.9-2 Output Relay Connec...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 20 2.10. Rectifier Module Installation WARNING: Rectifier output DC circuits will be damaged if the batteries are installed incorrectly. Before installing additional rectifiers, ensure proper battery polarity, and that the battery is isolated from the rest of the s...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 21 3 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 the particular installation. Refer to the appropriate section for information relating to how these steps...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 22 3.2. Commissioning Initial Set-up 1. Remove all rectifiers. 2. Disconnect battery by removing a link in each string or opening the battery disconnects. 3. Check that battery voltage does not appear on the system bus. 4. Disconnect all loads. AC Power Up WARNING ...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 23 Rectifier Test: 1. To verify that all rectifiers are reporting correctly to the controller, navigate through the menu and verify that the status for every rectifier in the system is correct. 2. Remove any rectifier and verify that you get a Minor Relay Output fo...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 25 4 Technical Description The Power System is designed to supply safe –54 Vdc primary power through the use of up to 10 rectifier modules. The controller will monitor all functions and provides battery management including controlled battery recharge with temperat...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 26 System Current Monitor The controller monitors individual rectifier currents and displays total system current as a sum of rectifier currents. Load current can be found by adding battery current to system current. Battery Current is positive when the battery is ...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 27 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 reports a fuse alarm. Each Controller f...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 28 Battery Protection An external disconnect should be mounted at the battery string to protect the system from the high energy stored in the battery if a short occurs. The battery LVD will not be energized until a battery string is installed with the proper polari...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 29 4.5. Controls and Indicators Controller Module All status monitoring and/or parameter changes are made using a computer connected to the Magnum VS system over an (10/100 Base-T) Ethernet network or directly connected via a serial cable. Refer to Section 5 for ad...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 30 5 Operation 5.1. Description The Magnum VS is designed for years of operation with 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 relays, indicate the ge...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 31 J1 1 1 1 10 1 6 5 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 Parameter Change Lockout Firmware Change Positive Test Jack Negative Test Jack Display Contrast "HEARTBEAT...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 32 Figure 0-1 Magnum VS Controller 5.3. Operation Using the RS-232 Comm Port The front panel DB-9 connector provides a means to connect a PC to the controller locally to set controller parameters and to view status. To connect to this port use a straight through ca...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 33 5.4. Operation Using the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port The RJ-45 10/100 Base-T port is primarily intended for connection to an intranet for remote access to the DC power system. However with the use of a crossover cable or a hub, a direct PC to 10/100 Base-T local ...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 34 Figure 5.5-1 Parameter Locations, Descriptions, and Settings PARAMETER NAME/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION SETTINGS (Default settings in BOLD) Alarms Item 1 {Status Only} [System/Active Alarms] • • • Alarms Item 16 [System/Active Alarms] Display of up to 16 active...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 35 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. Go to Batteries/Parameters to change set...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 40 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. Status Only Rectifier RFA Alarm [Power Modules/R...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 41 5.6. LVD Operation In order to prevent damage to the battery due to deep discharge, the dc power system has a Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD). When the battery voltage reaches the threshold set by the LVD 1 Trip Voltage setting during discharge, the dc power system...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 42 6 Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance is typically performed on a quarterly basis. 6.1. Equipment 1. 4-Digit Voltmeter. 2. Clamp-on Ampere Meter. 3. Standard Insulated tools. 6.2. Inspection Environmental Inspection 1. Ensure the dc system environment ...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 43 Battery Visual and Safety Inspection Check that the battery temperature probe is firmly attached to the battery. Check the mechanical integrity of the battery framing, racking, or cabinet. Tighten where necessary. If there is a battery disconnect device fitted, ...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 44 Battery Current Test 1. Measure the battery current with a clamp-on meter. 2. Verify that the battery current is below 5 A. 3. Verify that the displayed battery current is within + 5 A. 4. Determine the total battery capacity at the site: Cells connected in seri...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 46 7 Alarm Summary ALARM/ [MENU LOCATION] DESCRIPTION DEFAULT SETTINGS Battery Discharge Alarm [Batteries/Parameters] The battery discharge current exceeds the programmed battery discharge threshold. Minor Battery High Temp Alm [Batteries/Parameters] The battery te...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 48 8 Specifications The overall system specifications can vary, depending upon the number of rectifier modules. Note that some specification items are provided on a “per rectifier” basis and must be combined or totaled for a given system configuration. 8.1. AC Inpu...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 50 Magnum VS 100 Power System Output Voltage (factory programmed) 54.0 Vdc Operating Voltage Range 47 – 56.5 Vdc Rated Output Current 100 A Efficiency 85% Typical Over Voltage Protection 59.5 Vdc Output Current 90 A Minimum Continuous at 115 Vac Input 105 A Minimum...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 53 9 APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer Support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: Refer to the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests. o www.apc...

Magnum VS –48 Vdc User Manual Page 54 10 Limited Product Warranty T wo Year Factory Warranty 1 The limited warranty provided by American Power Conversion (APC ® ) in this Statement of Limited Factory Warranty applies only to Products you purchase for your commercial or industrial use in the ordinary...