JMA Wireless POWERBOOST DC Converter System 1.5 User manual

DC Converter System 1.5:
Quick Start Guide

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Contents
List of Contents:......................................................................................................... 3
Note: .......................................................................................................................... 3
Definitions ................................................................................................................. 4
General overview ....................................................................................................... 4
1. Pre-installation checklist ................................................................................... 5
2. Confirm OVP equipment and operation .............................................................. 6
Installation ................................................................................................................ 7
3. Unbox, mount PowerBoost unit, connect ground ............................................... 7
3.1. Unbox.............................................................................................................. 7
3.2. Mount securely in rack. ................................................................................. 7
3.3. Attach ground cable 6AWG or larger ............................................................... 7
3.4. How to insert and remove modules from boost rack ....................................... 8
4. Connect -48VDC input power from DC plant....................................................... 9
4.1. Circuit breakers & conductors –DC Plant........................................................ 9
4.2. Power input connections at PowerBoost rack ................................................. 9
4.3. Connect PowerBoost outputs to lower OVP ................................................... 12
4.4. RS485 Data link and alarm connections ........................................................ 16
4.4.1. RS485 data................................................................................................. 16
4.4.2. Alarm connections...................................................................................... 17
5. Startup:............................................................................................................ 18
5.1. New system startup ...................................................................................... 18
5.2. Orion controller access.................................................................................. 19
5.2.1. Select a config file via touch screen ........................................................... 20
5.2.2. Select a config file via Ethernet GUI ........................................................... 30
Appendix A: Suggested lugs..................................................................................... 46
Appendix B: Circuit breakers for reference............................................................... 47

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Appendix C: Connections from PowerBoost output to rack mount “near” OVP input 48
Appendix D: Orion GUI login .................................................................................... 49
Appendix E: OVP Configurations and channel mapping ........................................... 52
Appendix F: Converter status LEDs .......................................................................... 64
Appendix G: Alarm information ................................................................................ 66
Appendix H: Ordering guide ..................................................................................... 74
Appendix I: Commissioning and closeout checklist ................................................. 75
List of Contents:
•Pre-Installation checklist
•Unbox
•Mount in rack
•Connect ground
•Input power- route, pre-check polarity, then connect.
•Output connections
•Data and alarm connections
•Startup
Note:
•This information applies to product referred to as “PowerBoost 1.5,”identifiable by Orion
controller software version B8.97B01 or later.
oAlso has firmware version label on circuit board at rear of chassis indicating FW
1.5.0.
•For information about product “PowerBoost 1.0,” identifiable by Orion controller software
version (circa) B8.30B32 and circuit board at rear indicating FW 1.0.2, see other
documents 16089-01 and 15525-01.
•To identify the Orion controller’s software via touch screen:
oSwipe right (or left) as needed to reach the main screen.
oTouch the icon labeled Controller or Device.
oOrion will reveal its installed software version, serial number, etc.
•Updated “PB 1.5” vs existing “PB 1.0”:

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oThe use model of PB 1.5 is slightly different; users who are familiar with existing PB
1.0 please read this document fully before working with PB 1.5.
oInput power connections (from DC plant) are the same.
oOutput power connections (to lower OVP) are the same, now with greater flexibility.
Definitions
OMM Output Management Module: uppermost 1U of PowerBoost, has 16 output circuit
breakers
Orion Controller: In PowerBoost upper shelf at left side; has touch screen, has Ethernet GUI
OVP - Over Voltage Protection:generally refers to the Raycap units upper and lower. Note:
the Raycap OVP units also provide a telemetry function that communicates upper channel
Voltages. This is used by PowerBoost to regulate Voltage at load.
PB:PowerBoost product
PB-COM: Circuit board at rear of PowerBoost upper shelf; interface between Raycap RS485 data
and Orion controller. Has heartbeat LED and other indicators.
RRH - Remote Radio Head: i.e., the load, typically connected near upper OVP unit)
SYS-8: Short-hand reference to PB-19-SYS-8
SYS-16: Short-hand reference to PB-19-SYS-16
General overview
JMA PowerBoost is a rack-mounted voltage boost unit that maintains acceptable voltage at the
RRH by sensing system characteristics and adjusting its output voltage accordingly. PowerBoost
makes use of telemetry data from suitably equipped Raycap OVP units as a reference point for
maintaining RRH Voltage. The PowerBoost unit is comprised of the following:
•Rack frame (19 inch 1U high), holds an Orion controller and up to 4 boost modules (2
channels per module), referred to as “boost rack.”
•Rack frame (19 inch, 1U high), holds 16 individual circuit breakers for boost outputs,
referred to as OMM output management module.

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Two variants of PowerBoost are available:
•PB-19-SYS-8 (total 2U high), consists of 1 OMM unit married with 1 boost rack (single
Orion controller and 1 to 4 boost modules); supports up to 8 channels.
•PB-19-SYS-16 (total 3U high), consists of 1 OMM unit married with 2 boost racks (single
Orion controller and 1 to 8 boost modules); supports up to 16 channels.
1. Pre-installation checklist
Space:
System design performed; confirm equipment configuration.
Documented wiring diagram with components and distances labeled.
Rack space available for PowerBoost.
DC plant has capacity and breaker space to feed PowerBoost inputs.
Ground bus has sufficient location(s) available.
Shelter/cabinet cooling system has capacity for added equipment.
Components:
PowerBoost shelf and modules
Circuit breakers and current lug adapters
Compression lugs and heat shrink tubing
Wire (typically Telcoflex II or Telcoflex IV, 6AWG for PowerBoost outputs. Input AWG per
code and system design.)
Tools:
Standard hand tools
7/16 deep socket and driver capable of calibrated torque to 65 lbf·in.
Compression tool(s) for wire/lugs
Label maker

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2. Confirm OVP equipment and operation
Verify that Raycap OVP network configuration is appropriate for use with PowerBoost (per
system design). Lower Raycap OVP unit must have output port labeled “VBOOST
OUTPUT.” See table below:
Raycap Model
No. of
circuits
RS485 board
required
Description
RxxDC-2260-RM-48
6
Yes
6 Circuit rack
RxxDC-3315-PF-48
6
Yes
6 Circuit tower or base
RxxDC-4520-RM-48
12
No
12 Circuit rack
RxxDC-4520-RM-482
12
No
12 Circuit rack with (2) CPRI interface modules
RxxDC-6627-PF-48
12
No
12 Circuit tower or base
Verify that Raycap OVP network telemetry is functioning correctly.
(lower OVP is reading voltage at upper OVP, from correct channels)
OVP: Conductors correct connection has been verified (no crossed channels or
bridging/jumpering).
Consult Raycap documents for troubleshooting OVP. See also general information later in
this document.

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Installation
3. Unbox, mount PowerBoost unit, connect ground
Caution! Wear a grounded ESD wrist strap when handling equipment or working with
electrical connections.
3.1. Unbox.
3.2. Mount securely in rack.
Mounting hardware supplied in box under unit.
3.3. Attach ground cable 6AWG or larger
Compression lug for 6AWG (1/4” x 5/8” spacing) and bolts provided in hardware kit. (See
photos below)
•Arrows show recommended point for ground lug. Typically, one ground cable per
PowerBoost unit is acceptable, provided that the factory-supplied mounting brackets are
present and secure.
Identify: Rear- pre-installed cables.
Caution! Do not lift at front
Do not lift unit by cables.
Lift by grasping under sides & rear.
Identify:
Circuit breaker trip levers present (delicate)

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•Ground wiring must be installed in accordance with all local and national electric codes
and requirements.
3.4. How to insert and remove modules from boost rack
The following information explains how to insert and remove modules from the boost rack.
The Orion controller comes pre-installed and is typically removed only for the purpose of re-
setting the controller.
Insertion:
Simply slide the Orion controller and/or boost module into the appropriate bay and push it
fully in. The module will automatically latch in place. For the Orion controller, push on the
left side (not on the touch screen).
Removal:
Orion controller: Locate the unlocking slide lever at the upper left corner. Hold the slide lever
in the “up” position and pull on the protrusion at the bottom to remove the controller. The
Orion controller is hot-swappable; loads will remain powered, but will not be regulated until a
controller is installed.
Boost module: Locate the unlocking lever at the right side. Hold the lever in the “up” position
and pull on it to remove the boost module. Use only boost modules specified for use in
PowerBoost.
Arrow shows recommended earth connection point
on PB-19-SYS-16
Arrow shows recommended earth
connection point on PB-19-SYS-8
Lever
Lever

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During the installation process for a new rack, the Orion controller should be (remain) installed.
Important! No boost modules should be present; they are installed at a later step.
4. Connect -48VDC input power from DC plant
4.1. Circuit breakers & conductors –DC Plant
•Input wiring and overcurrent protection must be installed in accordance with all local and
national electric codes and requirements.
Install circuit breakers and associated current combiner plates in DC plant to feed each
PowerBoost input. Circuit breaker size is determined during system design. Use manufacturer
recommended torque values. See Appendix A and Appendix B for reference information on
lugs and circuit breakers.
Note that PB-19-SYS-8 utilizes up to 2 power inputs, and PB-19-SYS-16 utilizes up to 4
power inputs; a separate circuit breaker is needed for each input. See Appendix B for
reference information on circuit breakers.
4.2. Power input connections at PowerBoost rack
Run conductors of appropriate AWG (per code and system design) to rear of the
PowerBoost rack.
Before connecting input power to PowerBoost rack, verify polarity of each power feed as
follows: Feed circuit breakers in DC plant OFF.
Caution! PowerBoost equipment will be damaged if energized with reversed polarity.
See images below. Insert probes into DMM as shown (black probe = COM)
At PowerBoost rack, at least 1 power lug not landed and insulated from connection. Black
lead from DMM to the “return” (RTN) feed. Orient the input power cables securely so they
can be energized independent of the boost rack, for purpose of measuring voltage
polarity.

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Turn circuit breaker ON. Verify that meter indicates negative polarity voltage reading
equal to DC plant voltage. Turn circuit breaker OFF.
If voltage reading is not negative, remedy the situation before connecting to PowerBoost
inputs.
Red lead
Red lead
Black lead
Black lead
Negative reading

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Images below show connection points for power feeds from DC plant to PowerBoost inputs.
Torque value for all lugs on the PowerBoost unit is 65 lbf·in.
Photo below shows PB-19-SYS-8.
RETURN
Power input #2 -48V (from CKT breaker)
Power input #1 -48V (from CKT breaker)
RETURN

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Photo below shows PB-19-SYS-16. Power inputs #1 and #2 are the same as shown in PB-19-
SYS-8 above. PB-19-SYS-16 only: LOWER SHELF Power inputs #3 and #4.
4.3. Connect PowerBoost outputs to lower OVP
•Output wiring and overcurrent protection must be installed in accordance with all local and
national electric codes and requirements.
Torque value for all lugs on the PowerBoost unit is 65 lbf·in. See labels on lug covers for
further detail. See Appendix C for reference information connections to lower OVP rack.
Power input #4 -48V (from CKT breaker)
RETURN
RETURN
Power input #3 -48V (from CKT breaker)

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Photo below shows PB-19-SYS-8
•-48V connection is made at upper “OMM” shelf.
•Return connection is made at lower “boost” shelf.
Boost output #5 RETURN to lower OVP CH5 RETURN
Note that -48V lug channel numbers progress as follows:
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9
Boost output #5 -48V to lower OVP CH5 -48V input
Boost output #1 -48V to lower OVP CH1 -48V input
Boost output #1 RETURN to lower OVP CH1 RETURN

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Photo below shows PB-19-SYS-16. For CH1-8, locations of -48V lugs and RETURN lugs are
the same as PB-19-SYS-8 above. For CH9-16:
•-48V connections are made at upper “OMM” shelf at the locations illustrated below.
•Return connections are made in similar fashion as SYS-8, but connect to the lowest
“boost” shelf.
Note: When connecting a SYS-16, tool access is often easier if the lower connections (CH9-
16) are made first.

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Boost output #13 -48V to lower OVP CH13 -48V input
Boost output #9 -48V to lower OVP CH9 -48V input
LOWER boost rack contains
RETURNs for CH 9-16.
Boost output #9 RETURN to lower OVP CH9 RETURN
Boost output #13 RETURN to lower OVP CH13 RETURN
UPPER boost rack contains
RETURNs for CH 1-8 to lower OVP.
Note that -48V lug channel numbers progress as follows:
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

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4.4. RS485 Data link and alarm connections
4.4.1. RS485 data
Alarm connections are made
in the location shown. See
further below for more
information.
OVP data connection is made
in the location shown. This is
the PowerBoost “VBOOST
IN” connection. The lower
OVP “VBOOST OUT” connects
here.
Note: If PowerBoost has 2
connectors (as shown in
photo):
•Connection to either
connector is acceptable.
•Only 1 cable connects tothis location; both connectors are never used at same time.
OVP data connection
“VBOOST”
Alarm connection

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4.4.2. Alarm connections
For reference, summary information on alarm connections is shown below.
(See Appendix G for further information and alarm mapping.)
Relay name
Pin out
Critical
OUT1.1 –Normally open
OUT1.2 –Common
OUT1.3 –Normally closed
Minor
OUT2.1 –Normally open
OUT2.2 –Common
OUT2.3 –Normally closed
Board is on rear of rack behind Orion controller (interface connectors are included with
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5. Startup:
5.1. New system startup
Note: In order to select the proper configuration file later in this segment, it is necessary to
have knowledge (and preferably a diagram) of the system wiring connections. The diagram
should show:
•PowerBoost
•OVP lower and upper
•cable spans and
•RRH units
•Which PowerBoost channels are connected to which OVP channels and RRH units.
Before applying power, ensure the following:
•The Orion controller is present and fully inserted.
•No boost modules are inserted
•Power input feeds from DC plant have been checked for correct polarity before connecting
to the lug lands. (See Section 4.2: Power input connections)
Turn on only the circuit breaker feeding power input for channels 1-4
•Note: the Orion controller can draw power from either of the bulk input feeds (ch 1-4 or
ch 5-8) and can withstand application of reverse polarity without damage, facilitating its
use to verify correct polarity. Boost modules will be damaged if they are energized with
reverse polarity.
•Verify that the Orion controller touch screen lights up. (Typically it lights up, then shows
“ORION,” then progresses to the default display screen). Allow up to 30 seconds.
•Orion touch screen that lights up is an indication that the input power is connected with
the correct polarity.
•If the Orion touch screen remains dark when the input power is turned on, this is typically
a sign that polarity is reversed. Troubleshoot before proceeding.
•Once the Orion controller has been confirmed to properly light up, turn OFF the circuit
breaker for channels 1-4.
If the system has a second power input feed for channels 5-8, turn on the circuit breaker
feeding those channels.
•Using same approach as in preceeding step, verify that the Orion controller lights up as
expected. Troubleshoot before proceeding.

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If the system has 3rd and 4th power input feeds (i.e., PB-19-SYS-16 with 2nd boost shelf for
channels 9-12 and 13-16): Note that the Orion controller does NOT draw power from these
2nd boost shelf inputs, so the Orion touch screen will remain dark when only those power
feeds are energized. Correct polarity of the 3rd and 4th power feeds can be confirmed by
ensuring that the polarity connections are the same as the feed supplying ch 1-4, which has
been previously verified.
Final step in performing the polarity checks —finish with all circuit breakers OFF.
•All power feed breakers from DC plant to PowerBoost OFF
•All 16 circuit breakers on PowerBoost OMM OFF
•No boost bricks are inserted
Once polarity of the individual power feeds has been verified, proceed with actual power-up:
•Turn on all breakers in DC plant that feed the given PowerBoost rack.
•Allow 2-3 minutes for the Orion controller to boot.
•Proceed with configuration; see the following pages.
5.2. Orion controller access
General login information for reference:
•Orion touch screen default password is 0000 (four zeros)
•Orion GUI (Ethernet) default address from factory is set for static 192.168.100.100
•Default username: Admin; Password: orion
Note: The Orion controller GUI contains many menus/sub-menus. Only the parameters
needed for the PowerBoost functions are covered here. Leave all other settings at their
default values.
A note about configuration files: Think of the config. file in same general manner as a radio
channel preset button. The config file is a convenience device that sets one or more (typically
several) parameters within the Orion controller. Selecting and engaging a config. file saves
time that would otherwise be spent navigating to and altering the various parameters.
Refer to Appendix E to identify the configuration file appropriate for the given application.
Consult JMA tech support with any questions.