Operator`s manual
THE ALPHA CFR
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IMPORTANT:
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE ON INSIDE BACK COVER
Table Of Contents
The Alpha CFR1500 and CFR 1500 RM
Uninteruptible Power Supplies
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 1
1.1 The Alpha CFR 1
1.2 The CFR Advantage 2
1.3 Unpacking and Inspection 4
2. FEATURES .................................................................................... 5
2.1 A Tour of the CFR 5
2.2 The CFR Front Panel 5
2.3 CFR Rear Panel 6
2.4 Information Management Options 8
Standard Interface Device
Intelligent Interface Device
External Modem
2.5 Communication / Interface Options 10
2.6 RS-232 Communication Options 15
RS–232 Connector
Rear Panel RS–232 Port
Terminal Emulation Setup
Connecting an External Modem
Desktop IID RS–232 Port
3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 18
3.1 Pre-Installation 18
Site Preparation
Utility Circuit Breaker
Grounding
Standby Generators
3.2 Connecting the CFR (Plug and receptacle) 19
3.2.1 Terminal Block Input and Output Wiring 20
3.3 External Battery Pack 22
3.4 208 VAC vs 240 VAC (60 Hz) Configurations 23
4. OPERATION ................................................................................ 26
4.1 Start-up, Test and Shutdown 26
4.2 External Modem Configuration 29
Specifications
Enabling External Modem
Configuring the modem to work with CFR
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7.1 Specifications
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Common Specifications
Input Frequency 60 Hz or 50 Hz (± 3%)
Input Voltage Variation - 20% to + 10%
Output Frequency ± 0.1 Hz (inverter mode)
Output Regulation ± 1%
Efficiency @Typical Load 90%
Total Harmonic Distortion < 5%
Output Waveform Sine
Step Load Response < 10% @ 100% load
Noise Attenuation
Common Mode
-120dB (100K - 1 MHz)
Normal Mode
-60dB (100K - 1 MHz)
Low Voltage Trigger 80% nominal voltage (adjustable)
High Voltage Trigger 110% nominal voltage (adjustable)
Batteries Valve regulated, maintenance-free
Battery Voltage 48 VDC
Batt. Low Volt. Cutout 39 VDC (>25% load), [42 VDC (<25% load)]
Battery Recharge Time 5.0 hrs.
Charger Linear (3 A max.)
Charger Voltage 55.2 VDC at 25°C (adjustable)
Operating Temp 32°-104° F / 0°-40°C
Heat Output 574 BTU/h; 168 W
Audible Noise @ 1M CFR 1500 < 40dBA
CFR 1500RM < 50 dBA
Indicators Line Present, Line Failure,
Low Battery Shutdown,
Low Battery Warning (LED / audible alarm),
Test, Service and Output Load
Controls Manual Start / Test, Alarm OFF
Connectors AC Input, AC Output, External Alarm;
Intelligent Interface Device and
External Battery
Output Alarms Rear panel RJ-45 connector (Form C
contact closures rated 1A, 30 V) for
Line Present / Line Failure, and
Battery OK / Low Battery Warning
Specifications subject to shange without notice
7. SPECIFICATIONS