Alpha Novus FXM 650 User manual

Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Operator’s Manual
Rev 0408
Power
Novus FXM 650, 1100, 2000
Total Power Solutions by Alpha Technologies

Notice
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to create world class powering solutions. Collectively, Alpha Group members develop and manufacture
AC and DC power conversion, protection and standby products. Applications for these products
include broadband, telecom, AC/UPS, commercial, industrial, and distributed generation for a
worldwide customer base. In addition, our companies provide a range of installation and maintenance
services.

Contents
Notice ............................................................... ii
1. ProductSafetyInformation...........................................5
General warnings and cautions ........................................5
Certication and compliances .........................................7
2. Introduction........................................................9
What this manual covers .............................................9
Who should read this manual ........................................ 10
How to use this manual ............................................. 10
Symbols used in this manual ......................................... 10
Symbols used on the product ........................................ 11
Related documents ................................................ 11
3. Overview......................................................... 13
Introduction ...................................................... 13
Frontpaneldescription ............................................. 14
4. Site Planning ...................................................... 21
Safety precautions................................................. 21
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements ........................22
5. UnpackingtheNovusFXM ..........................................23
Openingthepackage ..............................................23
Checking the package contents.......................................23
6. Installation........................................................25
Tools and equipment required for installation ............................25
MountingtheNovusFXM ...........................................26
Wiringtheexternalbatteries.........................................28
Wiring the Novus FXM..............................................30
ATS/GTS option................................................... 31
7. Operation .........................................................33
Operating the control panel ..........................................34
TurningtheNovusFXMonandoff .................................... 37
Replacingthebatteries .............................................39
Operating the Novus FXM ...........................................40
Making measurements ............................................. 42
Viewing the 25-event log ............................................43
Communicating with the RS-232 interface ..............................44
Wiring the RS-232 port ..........................................45
Using the main menu ...........................................46
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Adjusting and controlling the Novus FXM ............................50
Programming the dry contacts and the clock ......................... 51
100-Event Log ................................................54
Novus User Software ...........................................56
8. Maintenance ......................................................79
Updatingthesoftware..............................................79
Testingandreplacingthebatteries ....................................82
Preventative maintenance ...........................................85
Service and technical support ........................................86
9. Troubleshooting ...................................................87
Appendix A: Specications ............................................89
Index ...............................................................93
Warranty ............................................................95
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1. Product Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety in-
structions that must be followed during the installation, servicing and maintenance of the prod-
uct. Keep it in a safe place.
General Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
You must read and understand the following warnings before
installing the Novus FXM and its components. Failure 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 ser-■
vice this system and its components.
Use proper lifting techniques whenever handling equipment,■
parts, or batteries.
Always assume electrical connections or conductors are live.■
Turn off all circuit breakers and double-check with a voltmeter
before performing installation or maintenance.
Place a warning label on the utility panel to tell emergency per-■
sonnel a is installed.
The FXM has more than one live circuit. AC power may be pres-■
ent at the outputs even if the system is disconnected from line
or battery power.
At high ambient temperature conditions, the FXM’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 affect-■
ed area with water. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, wash them
for at least 10 minutes with clean running water or a special neu-
tralizing eye wash solution. Seek medical attention at once.
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