Novus Micro Secure 100 Uninterruptible Power Supply Operator’s Manual 017-220-B0 Rev.
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Operator’s Manual Novus Micro Secure 100 Uninterruptible Power Supplies From Alpha Technologies (www.alpha.com) 017-220-B0 Rev.
Save This Manual: It contains important installation and operating instructions. Keep it in a safe place. Table of Contents The emergency shutdown procedure is on the inside rear cover 1 Safety Checklists......................................... 1 1.1 UPS Safety Checklist............................. 1 1.2 Battery Safety Checklist......................... 2 2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist......... 3 3 The Novus Micro Secure............................ 4 4 Site Preparation Checklist....................
1 Safety Checklists 1.1 UPS Safety Checklist This Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is to be installed by people trained in the safe use of high-energy power supplies and their batteries. Also assumed is knowledge of the local electrical code(s) and their safe application. DANGER: NEVER let water from rain, a hose, tap or a sprinkler’s output, road splash or other water sources enter the UPS to prevent accidental shorts, shocks or electrocutions. DANGER: This unit does NOT have an on/off switch.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual 1.2 Battery Safety Checklist Battery Emergency Procedures If electrolyte splashes on your skin, immediately wash the affected area with water. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, wash them for at least 10 minutes with clean running water or a special neutralizing eye wash solution. Seek medical attention at once. Neutralize spilled electrolyte with special neutralizing solutions in a “spill kit” or a solution of 1 lb. (0.
2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist If items are missing or damaged, contact Alpha Technologies and the shipping company at once. Most shippers have a short claim period. Carefully remove the UPS from the shipping container. Inspect the contents and make sure the following items are included: 1 Micro Secure UPS. 1 Micro Secure Operator’s Manual. 4 Phillips-head wood screws. 2 or 4 batteries as ordered. 1 battery fuse (Standard 30A automotive fuse). Any ordered options.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual 3 The Novus Micro Secure Batteries Front Cover has 2 LEDs; green and red (See Section 7 for details) Battery Fuse (30A standard automotive fuse) Input Circuit Breaker NEMA 5-15P Plug (120V) (Input power cable not provided for 230V application) Output Connector Figure 3.
The surveillance version of the Novus Micro Secure has a bar with monitoring LEDs, an RS232 connector (See Appendix) and dry contacts for attachment of an external monitoring panel. Dry Contacts Top View C1 1 NO 2 C C2 3 NC 4 NO 5 C 6 NC Green and Red LEDs See Section 7 for details RS-232 Connector See appendix for details Bottom View Microprocessor UPS Interior The dry contacts have a maximum rating of 1A at 250V.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual 4 Site Preparation Checklist Grounding The UPS MUST be correctly grounded for proper operation. Older facilities may have inadequate electrical grounding. Inspection must be performed by a qualified electrician before installation to ensure that grounding meets the local electrical code.
5.2 Pole Mounting The Novus Micro Secure can be pole mounted with the optional mounting bracket (Alpha Kit# 740-751-21). It allows you to mount to either a vertical or horizontal, steel, concrete or wooden pole. 5.2.1 Steel or Concrete Pole Mounting To strap mount the UPS to the pole you need the optional mounting bracket and 2, ½ inch straps (Band-It #C20499 straps, #C00369 Tool and #C25499 Buckle or equivalent). 1. Attach the straps to the mounting bracket. 2. Attach the bracket to the pole. 3.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual 6 Connecting the UPS DANGER: This UPS does NOT have an on/off switch. Whenever the UPS senses battery or line power, it is active and power is present at the output. Before starting, make sure line power is turned off and that the UPS’s battery fuse is removed. Tools and Materials Required • Slotted-tip screwdrivers for tightening screws on terminal blocks. • DC voltmeter. • Maximum of 12 AWG wire for wiring the input and output terminal blocks.
DANGER: Before proceeding, verify the line wire is attached to the line terminal block, the ground wire is attached to the ground terminal block and the neutral wire is attached to the neutral terminal block to prevent accidental shocks or electrocutions. Battery #2 Battery #1 Battery #3 Battery #4 Step 2: Install and Wire the Batteries DANGER: Make sure the battery fuse is removed before wiring the batteries. Battery Fuse 1. Install the 4 batteries and wire them up as shown in Figures 6.1 and 6.2.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual 7 Powering ON the UPS This procedure assumes the line is qualified and the batteries are fully charged. 1. Install the battery fuse by snapping it quickly into its fuse holder. Make sure it is firmly secured in the mount. Note: You may hear a buzzing sound or see sparks when installing the fuse. This is normal and will not damage the UPS. Battery Fuse 2. Turn on the Line power. 3. Ensure the LEDs operate (see LED Descriptions table below).
Due to ongoing product improvements, specifications are subject to change without notice Mechanical Specifications Dimensions, in (mm) 15 x 12 x 6 H x W x D (381 x 305 x 153) Weight, lb (kg) 50 (22.7) with 4 batteries 25 (11.3) without batteries Electrical Specifications Input Voltage (nominal, VAC) 120 or 230 (optional 220) Frequency, Hz ±5% 60/50 Current, A • 2.0 @ 120VAC • 1.
Appendix This Section Tells You How To Operate the Novus Micro Secure With RS-232 Computer Commands • Connecting the RS-232 Port (Section A1) • • • Operating the Micro Secure UPS (Section A3) Programming the Dry Contacts and the Clock (Section A4) • • 12 Using the Main Menu (Section A2) Accessing the 100-Event Log (Section A5) Installing and Using the Novus User Software (Section A6)
Appendix A1 Connecting the RS-232 Port The surveillance version of the Novus Micro Secure has a DB-9 female connector. When connected to a PC with Window’s HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation software, it can be remotely monitored and controlled with it’s command-line system (See Sections A2 to A5). The Novus User Software provides a Windows or Web browser type of control (See Section A6). Procedure 1.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual A2 Using the Main Menu The UPS’s main menu screen runs on a command line system (Figure A2.1). This program does not recognize the backspace or delete keys even if appears that way on the monitor. If you make a mistake and press ENTER, the UPS echoes the command back exactly as you typed it. Press ENTER and retype the command again. If you choose not to use the command line system, you can use the Novus User Software to run and monitor the UPS (See Section A6). A2.
Appendix A2.2 RS-232 Menu Tree Submenus #1, 2 and 4 are read-only screens for monitoring the UPS. To control the UPS, use submenu #3, the Maintenance submenu. 0-Main Menu (See Figure A2.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual A2.3 Line Status Line status tells you the line’s condition (See also Figure A2.1). For an updated value, press ENTER. Line Status: Normal Output Status: Line Mode Faults: No Faults Alarms: No Alarms Line Status Normal The line is within specifications. The UPS is operating in Line mode. Boost Line voltage is out of tolerance. The UPS is operating in Boost mode. Boost 2 Line voltage is out of tolerance. The UPS is operating in Boost 2 mode.
Appendix A2.5 Fault and Alarm Displays Provide information about any malfunctions on the UPS. Line Status: Normal Output Status: Line Mode Faults: Short Circuit Alarms: No Alarms Faults Short_Circuit The load has a short. Vout_Hi The output voltage is above specifications. Batt_Hi The batteries cannot be charged. Batt_Lo The batteries are almost discharged. Vout_Lo The output voltage is below specifications. Overload Backfeed Bad_Battery The UPS is overloaded. Remove excess loads.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual A3 Operating the UPS The Maintenance submenu (Figure A3.1) lets you control the UPS and change selected items to meet your operational needs. Procedure At the Main Menu (Figure A2.1) type 3 and press ENTER. Maintenance Submenu 30 Battery Test Options This starts the self test and sets for how long it will run. The default setting for the test duration is 2 minutes, but this can be adjusted in 1 minute intervals.
Appendix A4 Programming the Dry Contacts and the Clock On the surveillance version, the functions of the 2 front panel contacts can be programmed to meet your specifications with RS–232 communications. You can also adjust the unit’s date and time. A4.1 Programming the Dry Contacts The functions of dry contacts can be changed with RS-232 communications. For example, to change contact C1: 1. To see how it is currently programmed, type c1 (all lower case) and press ENTER. 2.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual A4.2 Setting the Date and Time 1. To learn what time and date the UPS is set to, type clock (all lower case) and press ENTER. The UPS responds with *clock=mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss where the * shows the UPS responded to your command. It uses a 24-hour clock. 2. To program the date and time type clock=mmddyy(1 space)hhmmss (no slashes, colons or spaces between the numbers). Press ENTER. The UPS responds with *clock=mm/dd/yy hh:mm:ss.
Appendix A5 Accessing the 100-Event Log Up to 100 events are stored in the UPS’s log. If more than 100 events occur, the oldest is over written. Procedure 1. To see the log, type event (all lower case) and press ENTER. The events are listed starting with the most recent and appear as: eventX=12/25/99 01:45:59 0000000000000000, 0000000000000000, 000 Event # Date Time Alarm Fault Mode For details on these readouts, see below.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual A6 Installing and Using the Novus User Software A6.1 Introduction The Novus User Software Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides Web or Windows© like computer communications with the UPS. The screen and it’s features are shown below in Figure A6.1. With it you can monitor, control and set various parameters like the date and time, when the weekly self test is run, change the relay configurations, etc.
Appendix If you are downloading from Microsoft’s Windows Update web site, you must have Internet Explorer installed on your computer. In addition to installing the .NET framework, downloading from the web site updates your computer with all the latest security updates. If your computer is part of a company network, you should ask your network administrator if you can download software from the internet. Figure A6.2 Add or Remove Programs Window A6.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual 2. Connect the computer cable from any available communications port on your computer to the RS–232 port on the UPS’s front panel (See Section A1, “Wiring the RS-232 Port”). 3. Set the communications parameters on your computer to: • COM Port: The COM port on your computer you have selected to use. • Baud Rate: 2400. 4. To start communications between the computer and the FXM: Click on the screen’s on-line indicator.
Appendix UPS SPECIFICATION This read-only screen shows the UPS’s factory-set specifications. UPS MONITORING These read-only screens show the UPS’s current input and output values and other measurements. Input & Output: This shows you the current line input and UPS output values and the UPS’s present operating mode. Battery & Inverter: This shows you the battery string’s status as well as how many times and for how long the inverter has been active.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual ALARMS & FAULTS This read-only screen shows you what malfunctions the UPS has. When the fault or alarm indicators on the horizontal bar are lit, place your mouse over the light to learn what it is, or click on the light to go straight to this screen. EVENT HISTORY This screen shows you the last 100 events the UPS went through.
Warranty LIMITED 24-MONTH WARRANTY AC PRODUCTS Alpha Technologies warrants its equipment to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of manufacture. The liability of Alpha Technologies under this warranty is solely limited to repairing, replacing, or issuing credit for such equipment (at the discretion of Alpha Technologies), provided that: 1.
Novus Micro Secure 100 Operator’s Manual Index Symbols 100-event log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 L B LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 5 LED descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Line Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Lithium battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Low Batt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 battery charger current. . . . . . . .
Index specifications electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 mechanical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 surveillance version. See versions: surveillance T temperature range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 terminal block output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 terminal setup table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 tools, for connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 transfer time . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Emergency Shutdown Procedure The Novus Micro Secure 100 does not have an on/off switch. Whenever it senses battery or line power, there is power present at the outputs and the unit is active. 1. Turn off the circuit breaker providing line power to the unit. 2. Remove the battery fuse For emergency technical support 7 days a week/24 hours a day, call: USA: 1 800 863 3364 Canada: 1 800 667 8743 www.alpha.
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