Instruction manual

4.8 Providing Power via Portable Generator or Inverter

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backup power to the system. This backup power enables the power supply to continue

charging the batteries ensuring interrupted service to the network. Follow the documentation

and connection procedures listed below.

4.8.1 DC Powering

The AlphaGen Portable Generator provides a convenient method of providing

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strings immediately supply voltage to the inverter module. After some point of battery

discharge, a portable generator can be deployed to the site to supply power to

the DC bus. For complete connection and operation information of the AlphaGen

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4.8.2 AC Powering

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truck-mounted AC generator or truck-mounted inverter, follow the procedures below

for the protection of service personnel and powering system equipment.

Connection Procedure:

Read the Smart Display to determine if there is output power to the system. If 1.

there is still power to the system, check the battery voltage on the Smart Display:

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changeover to generator power before the cable system loses power to its

customers.

If the battery voltage is less than the previous numbers, move rapidly as 

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there are dangerous voltages in the system that can shock you or damage

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surge in power. This also ensures when the generator is connected it will not put

AC voltage back onto the power lines.

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lug on the output panel of the generator to either a driven ground rod or the

strand ground on the pole to which the power supply is mounted. If working with

a ground-mounted power supply, locate the grounding point inside the enclosure

and clamp on to that point.

Grounding the generator is mandatory for safety and for proper operation of the power

supply.

CAUTION!

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