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Alpha Micro, Micro XL, Micro XL3 UPS
Installation & Operation Manual
Part # 017-237-B0
Effective: 09/2012
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Alpha Micro, Micro XL, Micro XL3 UPS
Installation and Operation Manual
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Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Alpha Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technolo-
gies.
No part of this documentation shall be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated, transcribed, or trans-
mitted in any form or by any means manual, electric, electronic, electromechanical, chemical, optical, or other-
wise without prior explicit written permission from Alpha Technologies.
This document, the software it describes, and the information and know-how they contain constitute the propri-
etary, confidential and valuable trade secret information of Alpha Technologies, and may not be used for any
unauthorized purpose, or disclosed to others without the prior written permission of Alpha Technologies.
The material contained in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While
reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Alpha Technolo-
gies assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information
contained herein. Alpha Technologies reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reserva-
tion and without notification to its users.
Alpha shall not be held liable for any damage or injury involving its enclosures, power
supplies, generators, batteries, or other hardware if used or operated in any manner or
subject to any condition inconsistent with its intended purpose, or if installed or oper-
ated in an unapproved manner, or improperly maintained.
Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photo-
graphs may not match your installation.
NOTE:
Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual
before proceeding. If there are questions regarding the safe operation of this powering
system, contact Alpha Technologies or your nearest Alpha representative.
NOTE:
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Table of Contents
1. Safety....................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Safety Symbols .................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 General Warnings and Cautions .......................................................................................... 5
1.3 Certications and Compliances............................................................................................ 6
2. General Description ..............................................................................................................7
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Front Panel........................................................................................................................... 9
3. Site Planning.......................................................................................................................13
3.1 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Requirements......................................................... 13
4. Unpacking Alpha Micro .......................................................................................................14
5. Installation...........................................................................................................................15
5.1 Tools and Equipment Required for Installation................................................................... 15
5.2 Transporting and Lifting...................................................................................................... 15
5.3 Mounting the Enclosure ..................................................................................................... 16
5.4 Wiring the Alpha Micro ....................................................................................................... 21
5.5 Installing and Wiring the Batteries...................................................................................... 24
5.6 UATS and (UGTS) Option.................................................................................................. 26
6. Operation ...........................................................................................................................27
6.1 Communicating with the Alpha Micro................................................................................. 28
6.2 Operating the Control Panel............................................................................................... 29
6.3 Switching the Alpha Micro On and Off ............................................................................... 32
6.4 Operating the Alpha Micro.................................................................................................. 33
6.5 Making Measurements....................................................................................................... 35
6.6 Viewing the 100-Event Log ................................................................................................ 36
6.7 Communicating with the RS-232 interface......................................................................... 37
6.8 Using the Main Menu ......................................................................................................... 39
6.9 RS-232 Menu Tree............................................................................................................. 40
6.10 Operation ......................................................................................................................... 52
6.11 Communicating Via The Intranet or Internet..................................................................... 73

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7. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................79
7.1 Updating the Software........................................................................................................ 79
7.2 Testing and Replacing the Batteries................................................................................... 82
7.3 Preventative Maintenance.................................................................................................. 85
8. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................86
8.1 Procedure........................................................................................................................... 86
9. Specications......................................................................................................................88
10. Puekert Number and Battery Capacity .............................................................................91
10.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 91
10.2 Determining the Peukert’s Number and Peukert’s Capacity ............................................ 91
10.3 Determining Peukert’s Capacity for Series Parallel Combinations .................................. 91
10.4 Example ........................................................................................................................... 92
10.5 Using the Spreadsheet..................................................................................................... 93
11. Warranty............................................................................................................................94
11.1 Battery Warranty............................................................................................................... 94
12. Emergency Shutdown Procedure .....................................................................................95

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1. Safety
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions that
must be followed during the installation, servicing, and maintenance of the product. Keep it in a safe place. Re-
view the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regard-
ing the safe installation or operation of this product, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha representa-
tive. Save this document for future reference.
1.1 Safety Symbols
To reduce the risk of injury or death, and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following
symbols have been placed throughout this manual. Where these symbols appear, use extra care and attention.
The use of ATTENTION indicates specific regulatory/code requirements that may affect the placement of equip-
ment and /or installation procedures.
WARNING!
WARNING presents safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to personnel.
Warnings are indicated by a shock hazard icon, the word WARNING, and a rule beneath
which the information appears.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates safety information intended to PREVENT DAMAGE to material or
equipment. Cautions are designated with a yellow warning triangle, the word CAUTION,
and a rule beneath which the information appears.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides additional information to help complete a specic task or procedure.
Notes are designated with a checkmark, the word NOTE, and a rule beneath which the
information appears.
HOT!
The use of HOT presents safety information to PREVENT BURNS to the technician or
user.

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1.2 General Warnings and Cautions
You must read and understand the following warnings before installing the Alpha Micro and its components. Fail-
ure to do so could result in personal injury or death.
•฀Read and follow all instructions included in this manual.
•฀Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.
•฀Only qualified personnel are allowed to install, operate and service this system and its components.
•฀Use proper lifting techniques whenever handling equipment, parts, or batteries.
•฀Always assume electrical connections or conductors are live. Switch off all circuit breakers and double-
check connections with a voltmeter before performing installation or maintenance.
•฀Place warning label(s) on the utility panel to tell emergency personnel a UPS is installed.
•฀The Alpha Micro uses more than one live circuit. AC power may be present at the outputs even if the system
is disconnected from line or battery power.
•฀The Alpha Micro’s surface can be very hot to the touch.
•฀Battery installation and servicing should be done or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about batteries
and their safety 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. (0.45 kg) of
baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) in 1 gallon (3.8 L) of water.
•฀Be extra cautious when connecting or adjusting battery cabling. An improperly connected battery cable or
an unconnected battery cable can result in arcing, fire, or explosion.
•฀Use new batteries when installing a new unit. Verify that all batteries are the same type with identical date
codes.
•฀Always replace batteries with ones of identical number, type and rating. Never install old or untested batter-
ies. One sealed lead-acid battery is rated to a maximum voltage of 12 VDC.
•฀A battery that shows signs of cracking, leaking or swelling must be replaced immediately by authorized per-
sonnel using a battery of identical type and rating.
•฀Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
•฀Keep tools away from walk areas where you or others could fall over them.
•฀Wear safety glasses when working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
•฀Do not work on the unit or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
•฀Do not smoke or introduce sparks in the vicinity of a battery.
•฀Never open or damage the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic
and hazardous to the environment.
•฀A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. The following precautions
should be observed when working on batteries:
a. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
b. Use tools with insulated handles.
c. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
d. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
e. Disconnect the charging source before connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
f. Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove the source from the
ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such
shock can be reduced if the grounds are removed during installation and maintenance (applicable to
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•฀Never let live battery wires touch the Alpha Micro the enclosure or any other metal objects. This can cause a
fire or explosion.
•฀Never dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and
check with your local jurisdictions for safe battery disposal.
•฀Before attaching the batteries to the Alpha Micro make sure that the polarity is correct.
•฀If the batteries have been in storage for more than 3 months, recharge them for at least 24 hours and then
test them with a load before installation.
•฀Each AlphaCell™ battery has a date code, found on the warning label, which must be recorded in the main-
tenance log. If non-Alpha batteries are used, see the manufacturer’s documentation for date code type and
placement.
1.3 Certifications and Compliances
The Alpha Micro has been designed, manufactured, and tested to the requirements of the following national and
international safety standards:
•฀CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 107.3-05 – Uninterruptible Power Systems; additional requirements (RD): CAN/CSA-
C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 - Information Technology Equipment - Safety.
•฀UL 1778 (Edition 4) – Uninterruptible Power Systems; additional requirements (RD): UL 60950-1 (Edition 1) -
Information Technology Equipment - Safety.
•฀FCC CFR47 Part 15 Class A – This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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2. General Description
2.1 Overview
The Alpha Micro are designed with NEMA 3R rated enclosures for outdoor applications. Three different enclo-
sures exist: (1) standard Micro, (2) Micro XL, and (3) Micro XL3. Each of these enclosures can be configured with
the 300 W or the 1000 W power module (E-Module). Although the end system configuration may look different,
the front panel connectors and circuit breakers along with the input and output terminal blocks are functionally
the same. They all operate in the same way unless otherwise stated in this manual.
Alpha Micro
1 battery tray
Alpha Micro XL3
4 battery trays
Alpha Micro XL
2 battery trays
Figure 1 — Alpha Micro Family

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Figure 2 — Alpha Micro Interior
Output terminal block
Wire management panel
Knockouts for wiring
Attachment tting
for optional battery
restraining bar
Input terminal block
Front panel securing screw
and attachment for user-
provided lock
Attachment holes for
mounting bracket