Tycon Power Systems UPS-ST12 User manual

UPS-ST12 / 24 / 48
UPSPro™ Backup
Power System
▫Wireless Base Stations
▫Surveillance Cameras
▫Remote Gate Control
▫Electric Fence
▫Up to 120W loads
Congratulations! on your purchase of the UPSPro™ outdoor
backup power system. Please take a moment to review this Qwik
Install Guide before assembly or battery installation.
DANGER! Avoid Powerlines!
You Can Be Killed!
When following the instructions in this guide take extreme care
to avoid contact with overhead power lines, lights and power circuits.
Contact with power lines, lights or power circuits may be fatal. We rec-
ommend to install no closer than 20 feet to any power lines.
Safety: For your own protection, follow these safety rules.
▫Perform as many functions as possible on the ground
▫Do not attempt to install on a rainy, windy or snowy day or if
there is ice or snow accumulation at the install site or if the
site is wet.
▫Make sure there are no people, pets, etc. below when you are
working on a roof or ladder.
Recommended Tools: Phillips Screwdriver, 13mm and 10mm
Open End Wrench, 8mm nut driver, Flat Blade Screwdriver
Please help preserve the environment and return
used batteries to an authorized depot

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Qwik Install
STEP 1: Add Grounding Wire
Between Door and Enclosure:
Remove plastic covers on cop-
per studs on inside of door and
inside of enclosure. Add jumper
wire between 2 copper studs
and use copper washers and
nuts to secure.
STEP 2: Add wire feedthrus into
the bottom connector plate. Attach the connector plate to the bottom of
the enclosure using self tapping screws provided.
STEP 3: Install hole plug in drain hole in bottom right corner of the en-
closure.
STEP 4: If pole mounting the enclosure, assemble the pole mount kit
to the back of the enclosure and mount the enclosure to a pole using
the 6 hose clamps provided. The enclosure can also be wall mounted
using the 4 holes in the back of the enclosure.

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STEP 5: Insert the battery platform in
the bottom of the enclosure. The bat-
tery platform has cutouts so wires
can be routed under the battery as
needed.
STEP 6: Mount any extra equipment
that will reside inside the enclosure.
Equipment can be mounted to removable backplate or to a plate mount-
ed to the door rails.
STEP 7: Install the batteries in the enclosure. If using multiple batter-
ies, connect in parallel for 12V output or connect in series for 24V out-
put.
12V 200Ah battery configuration is shown here.
For 12V 100Ah two batteries
are connected in parallel
with Plus(+) connected to
Plus(+) and Minus(-) con-
nected to Minus(-).
For 12V 200Ah the 100Ah
configuration is doubled with
separate battery connection
wires to controller.
24V two battery and 24V
and 48V four battery con-
figurations are shown be-
low: Batteries are connect-
ed in series, with Plus(+)
connected to Minus(-).

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24VDC Four Battery 48VDC Four Battery
STEP 8: If batteries are installed on their side make sure
to apply an insulator to the top of the battery terminal to
prevent the battery terminals from shorting to the metal
enclosure in case the battery shifts inside the enclosure
during an earthquake.
STEP 9: Set the proper voltage on the AC input of the
controller by removing the metal tab and then switching
the input voltage to 120VAC or 240VAC depending on
your source voltage. Be sure to replace the metal tab to
ensure that somebody doesn’t accidentally switch the voltage as this
will damage the controller.
STEP 10: Connect the battery cables to the controller , then to the bat-
tery. Be sure to observe proper polarity. Black wire connects to battery
negative terminal and BATTERY(-) terminal on the controller.

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STEP 11: When a battery is connected properly the BATT LED will be
green. Make sure that the Battery Type is selected correctly and never
change the battery type during charging or this could damage the con-
troller. Use GEL for GEL or AGM batteries. Use WET for standard lead
acid wet cells. Tycon recommends using only GEL or AGM batteries for
best performance.
The controller has battery overdischarge protection to disconnect the
load if the battery voltage (charge) is too low. The LOAD LED will be on
when the battery charge is within safe limits and the LOAD output is
turned on.
STEP 12: Switch off controller and connect AC to the controller. Be
sure to follow local regulations for outdoor 120/240VAC connections.
STEP 13: Connect the load to the controller LOAD terminals. Be sure
to observe proper polarity. Switch on the controller to activate the
charging.
STEP 14: Plug or Tighten all wire feedthrus. If they don’t tighten on a
small diameter wire, you can wrap some electrical tape around the wire
in the seal area to increase its diameter and make a better seal. The
enclosure needs some small amount of venting so be sure NOT to seal
all holes and feedthrus with silicon.
STEP 15: Make sure lid gasket is clean and free from any particles,
then carefully close the cover, making sure that wires are clear of the
seam and hinge area. Use the special key to close the two cover locks.
TECH CORNER
Additional Information you may find useful
1. CONTROLLER: The controller turns off power to the load at 10.7V
for the 12V model and 21.5 for the 24V model and 40V for the 48V
model. It reconnects when the battery reaches 12.6V for the 12V model
and 25.2V for the 24V model and 51V for the 48V model. This protects
battery from overdischarge and increases battery life and performance.
Note: The load will turn on immediately as soon as AC power is re-
stored.
2. CAPACITY: The UPSPro UPS-ST12 is rated at 120W load output.
The UPS-ST24 and UPS-ST48 are also rated at 120W load output.
LED Indicators LOAD (Load Power is Turned On = Green)
PWR (AC Power On = Yellow)
BATT ( Battery is Connected = Green)
CHD ( Battery is Fully Charged = Green)
CHG ( Battery is Charging = Yellow)
WET / GEL – Switch is positioned to WET(Green) or GEL
(Yellow)

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3. VENTING: The enclosure is vented thru the wire feedthrus and vari-
ous hole plugs in the bottom of the enclosure. Don’t make these airtight
with silicon
4. BATTERY MAINTENANCE: The batteries used in the UPSPro sys-
tems don’t require any maintenance. They should last up to 5 years in
normal use. Note: Never store batteries for any length of time in a
discharged state or it will kill the battery.
5. BATTERY OVERDISCHARGE: We highly recommend hooking all
equipment loads to the controller voltage output. This output will discon-
nect the load if the battery voltage drops below the set voltage and this
will protect the battery from over-discharge. If batteries get completely
discharged because the equipment was connected directly to the bat-
tery, you will reduce the battery life. Discharged batteries will freeze at
very low temperatures. If the batteries get discharged less than 10V you
will need to recondition them by charging them with a good 10A auto-
motive battery charger. Don’t charge for more than 24hrs else you
SPECIFICATIONS Subject to change without notice
UPS-ST12 UPS-ST24 UPS-ST48
Load Voltage 12V +/-0.5 24V +/- 0.5 48V +/- 0.5
Max Load 10A (120W) 5A (120W) 2.5A (120W)
Min Load 1A 1A 1A
Capacity
1 battery 51Ah
600VA
2 battery 102Ah
1200VA
4 battery 204Ah
2400VA
2 battery 51Ah
1200VA
4 battery 102Ah
2400VA
4 battery 51Ah
2400VA
Battery Type Valve Regulated Sealed Lead Acid / GEL
Battery Life 5 Years
Charge Voltage
WET Equalize =
14.6V, Float =
13.2V
GEL Equalize =
14.2V, Float =
13.5V
WET Equalize =
28.8V, Float =
26.4V
GEL Equalize =
28.4V, Float =
27V
WET Equalize =
58V, Float = 53V
GEL Equalize =
56.8V, Float =
54V
Over-discharge
protection
10.7V Load Off
12.6V Load On
21.5V Load Off
25.2V Load On
40V Load Off
51V Load On
VAC +/- 10% Selector Switch 120VAC / 240VAC , 50/60Hz
Input Current 3.5A @ 115VAC / 1.8A @ 240VAC
Enclosure Type Powder Coat Steel
Operating
Temp -30°C to +60°C

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could damage the battery. After they are reconditioned, the system will
be able to maintain the charge.
6. ACCESSORIES: Tycon also offers a variety of voltage conversion
products to meet almost any need. Just visit tyconsystems.com for
more info.
Compatible Solar Panel Kits
Tycon Power Systems Solar Panel kits come with High
Performance solar panels, battery charge controller, side
of pole mounts and outdoor rated connection cabling. Solar
panels have a 25 year output warranty. Pole mounts and
panels are designed for wind loads to 90MPH. Note: Solar
panel kits are only available for 12V and 24V Battery Sys-
tems.
Compatible Wind Turbine
Solar Kits 6 Hours Peak Sun 3 Hours Peak Sun
TPSK12-80W 20W continuous 10W continuous
TPSKxx-160W 40W continuous 20W continuous
TPSKxx-320W 80W continuous 40W continuous
TPSK12-80W— 12V 80W Solar Panel,
Controller, Pole Mount, Cable
TPSKxx-160W— xx choose 12 or 24.
160W Solar Panel, Controller, Pole Mount,
Cable
TPSKxx-320W— xx choose 12 or 24.
320W Solar Panel, Controller, Pole Mount,
Cable

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TPW-400DT-12/24 400W 12V or 24V Autovoltage select
Wind Turbine
• Integrated controller with dump load
• Good low wind performance
• Self braking in high wind
• 80MPH survivability
• Sealed and maintenance
free
Limited Warranty
The UPSPro™ products are supplied with a limited 24 month warranty
which covers material and workmanship defects. This warranty does
not cover the following:
▫Parts requiring replacement due to improper installation, misuse,
poor site conditions, faulty power, etc.
▫Lightning or weather damage.
▫Physical damage to the external & internal parts.
▫Products that have been opened, altered, or defaced.
▫Water damage for units that were not mounted according to user
manual.
▫Usage other than in accordance with instructions and the normal
intended use.
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