TYCON Solar UPSPro UPS-STL-500 User manual

UPS-STL-500/600
UPSPro®
Backup Power System
▫Wireless Base Stations
and Client Devices
▫Surveillance Cameras
▫Mission Critical Backup
Power
▫Remote Sensors
Congratulations! on your purchase of the UPSPro® backup
power system. Please take a moment to review this Qwik Install
Guide before assembly or battery installation. Other instructions
come with other components of this kit. Be sure to review all in-
structions.
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 & Flat Screwdriver, 17/13/10mm
wrench, 8mm nut driver
Please help preserve the environment and return
used batteries to an authorized depot. Most auto
parts stores will pay for your used battery.

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Qwik Install
STEP 1: Prepare the enclosure: Install DIN rail (if required) to door
using two phillips head screws. Install just the top mounting bracket to
the enclosure using two 8mm bolts.
NOTE: It takes two people to mount the
enclosure to a pole. The standard U-Bolt
mounting accommodates a pole up to 4”
diameter. Multiple pole straps can be
used for extra strength. Pole straps are
available for poles to 11” diameter or
larger.
STEP 2: Install the bottom bracket and
stabilizer bracket to the pole using U-Bolt
and Pole Straps. The stabilizer bracket is
used as an aid to mounting and addition-
al support when mounted.
STEP 3: Lift the enclosure and place it
on the stabilizer bracket. Connect the top
bracket to the pole using U-Bolt and/or
Pole Straps.
STEP 4: Attach the two 8mm bolts that
hold the bottom bracket to the enclosure.
Make sure all bolts are tight. (8-15 ft lbs)
STEP 5: Install the three wire feedthru
cable glands in the holes in the bottom of
the enclosure.
NOTE: The bottom plate can be removed
from the enclosure if you need to add
some additional feedthru. (ex; conduit
connection)
STEP 6: Install the batteries in the en-
closure. For 12VDC, the batteries are
connected in parallel, for 24VDC, the
batteries are connected in series pairs. (See wiring diagrams later in
this guide).
NOTE: The enclosure has slot features that can be used
to strap the batteries if desired. Tycon has velcro straps
(#5700030) available. It takes two straps per battery.
STEP 7: Before attaching the battery cables to the batter-
ies, first remove the battery cable fuse. This will prevent
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Connect all battery minus (-) connections, then connect all battery plus
(+) connections. Because of high charging currents, two battery cables
are required for 12V installs.
NOTE: The fan supplied with the system operates on 12VDC or
24VDC. It is thermostatically controlled to turn on if temperature ex-
ceeds 45C. It can be connected directly to the batteries or to the load
output of the controller.
STEP 8: Attach the DIN Rail adapters to the
charge controller using the screws provided
and attach the controller to the DIN rail.
STEP 9: Connect the battery wires to the
MPPT controller BAT inputs. Be sure to pay
strict attention to polarity.
Connect the battery charger to the Solar Con-
troller PV input (PV+ & PV-). Make sure to ob-
serve proper polarity. Brown wire is V+. The
controller has a pluggable 3 wire AC cord. You
can cut this cord to hardwire into the mains. You can also mount con-
duit to the enclosure if local codes require it.
CAUTION: Wiring with reverse polarity will cause equipment dam-
age. Don’t turn on the battery charger until MPPT controller has
been energized with battery power.
Important Note: The MPPT Controller ships with AUTO detec-
tion of battery voltage enabled. We suggest changing this to a
fixed 12V or 24V so that the system can recover automatically if,
by chance, the batteries get drained completely.
Also when charging in a 12V battery configuration the Battery
charge current in the MPPT controller should be set lower than the
Battery Charger capacity. For 500W charger set battery charge
current to 40A or lower. For 600W charger set battery charge cur-
rent to 50A or lower. For 24V battery configurations the default
60A value is acceptable.
See MPPT controller user manual for specific instructions.
Double check wiring and then install the fuse in the battery cables to
energize the system. When a fully charged battery is connected, the
controller should power up and display the system parameters.
STEP 10: Mount any customer electronics to the inside of the enclo-
sure. Connect any loads to the Solar Controller LOAD output. (LOAD+
& LOAD-). Press red SET button to turn on/off the LOAD output.
STEP 11: 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

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CAUTION: Be sure to connect the battery to the controller first and dis-
connect it last. Connecting PV connection to the controller without the
battery connected could damage the controller.
seal area to increase its diameter and make a better seal.
Note: There are multiple cable gland feedthrough in the bottom of the
enclosure. If you are not using any of the feedthrough you can cut a
short piece of wire, put it through the cable gland and tighten the cable
gland on the wire to seal it. When using 8 batteries, use the included
hole plug to close the hole under the battery charger.
STEP 12: Turn on the Battery Charger. During operation the charger
fan may run. This is normal.
STEP 13: Make sure the enclosure door gasket is clean, then close the
door making sure all wires are clear. The enclosure can be locked using
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a standard combination or keyed padlock.
STEP 14: The UPSPro® is Solar Ready™ so a solar panel can be
added to provide supplemental or full time power. The solar panel will
be connected to PV input (PV+ & PV-) in parallel with AC Battery
Charger. The solar panel PV+ must be connected to the solar control-
ler through an 80V-100V blocking diode (Tycon PN 5600059) to pre-
vent reverse current to the solar panel.
TECH CORNER
Additional Information you may find useful
1. CONTROLLER: The TP-SC24-60N-MPPT controller is designed for
use with 12V or 24V battery systems. Maximum load output is 30A
Max.
2.Fuse: There is a fuse in-line in the battery cables. If fuse is blown
there was some sort of short in the battery connection and the control-
ler will appear dead. Replace with 3AG 6.3 x 32mm 30A Slo-Blo fuse.
3. VENTING: The enclosure is vented thru a thermostatically (45C)
controlled fan and top and bottom vents. The vents are covered with
dust/insect filters. You should add the checking/cleaning of the filters
during any routine maintenance cycle but at least annually.
4. BATTERY MAINTENANCE: The batteries used in the Remote-
Pro® systems don’t require any maintenance. They should last up to 5
years in normal use. (10 years for Lithium) Note: Never store batter-
ies for any length of time in a discharged state or it may kill the
battery. Always fully charge before storage.
5. BATTERY OVERDISCHARGE: We highly recommend hooking all
equipment loads to the controller load outputs. This output will discon-
nect the loads if the battery voltage drops below the preset low voltage
disconnect level. This will protect the battery from over-discharge. If
batteries get completely discharged because the equipment was con-
nected directly to the battery, you will reduce the battery life and you
will most likely need to supercharge them with a good quality 10A au-
tomotive battery charger. Once they are back to a normal operating
range, the integrated charge controller will maintain the charge. Don’t
charge batteries using an automotive charger for longer than 24hrs or
you may damage the battery.
6. Lithium Battery Array—Lithium batteries cannot support more than
4 batteries connected in series or parallel.

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System Wiring Diagrams
SPECIFICATION SUMMARY
Subject to change without notice
AGM Battery
Model #
Battery
Voltage
Battery
Capacity
Storage
Capacity
Backup
Time at
25W Avg
Load
UPSTL-12/24-200-600 12/24VDC 200Ah 2400Wh 48hrs
UPSTL-12/24-400-600 12/24VDC 400Ah 4800Wh 96hrs
Lithium Battery
Model #
Battery
Voltage
Battery
Capacity
Storage
Capacity
Backup
Time at
25W Avg
Load
UPSTL12/24-200L-500 12/24VDC 200Ah 2400Wh 77hrs

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Limited Warranty
The UPSPro® products are supplied with a limited 36 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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