TYCON Solar UPSPro UPS-ST-120 User manual

UPS-ST-120
UPSPro®
Outdoor UPS System
▫Wireless Base Stations
and Client Devices
▫Surveillance Cameras
▫Mission Critical Backup
Power
▫Remote Sensors
Congratulations! on your purchase of the UPSPro®Outdoor
UPS 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, Flat Blade Screw-
driver, 13mm and 10mm Wrench, 5/16” nut driver,
Please help preserve the environment and return
used batteries to an authorized depot

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Qwik Install
CAUTION: Be sure to connect the battery to the controller first and
disconnect it last. Connecting solar panels to the controller with-
out the battery connected could damage the controller.
STEP 1: Add Grounding Wire Be-
tween Door and Enclosure: Remove
plastic covers on copper studs on
inside of door and inside of enclo-
sure. Add jumper wire between 2
copper studs and use copper wash-
ers and nuts to secure.
STEP 2: Remove the bottom cover
and replace it with the PowerVent™
included with the package. Add wire
feedthrus and any necessary con-
nectors into the bottom PowerVent™
plate.
STEP 3: Install hole plug in drain
hole in bottom right corner of the en-
closure.
STEP 4: Mount the DIN rail to the
door using screws provided. Mount
any extra equipment to the orange
backplate and secure the backplate
in the enclosure. Note: The DIN rail
can also be mounted to the orange
backplate or sides of enclosure if de-
sired.

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STEP 5: 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.
STEP 6: 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 7: Attach the Green DIN Rail adapters to the charge controller
using the screws provided. Use 1 screw per adapter. Clip the controller
to the DIN rail.
STEP 8: Install 1 or 2 batteries in a 12V or 24V configuration, depend-
ing on which system you purchased. Remove the battery cable fuse
before connecting the batteries to avoid any accidental shorting. Con-
nect battery cables and PowerVent fan cables to the Solar Controller
battery input (Battery Symbol), then to battery terminals. Observe prop-
er polarity. Red wire is always V+.
STEP 9: Connect the 120W 12V or 24V battery charger to the Solar
Controller PV input (Solar Panel Symbol). Make sure to observe proper
polarity. Red wire is always V+. The controller has a pluggable 2 wire
AC cord. You can cut this cord to hardwire into the mains. You can also
mount conduit to the enclosure if local codes require it. During opera-
tion the charger will be very warm to the touch. This is normal.
STEP 10: Mount any customer electronics to the inside of the enclo-
sure. Connect any loads to the Solar Controller LOAD output. (Light
Bulb Symbol). Press red button to turn on/off the LOAD output.
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.
STEP 11: Double check wiring and then re-install the battery cable fuse
to energize the system, The solar controller display shows battery volt-
age, charging current, load current and temperature.
CAUTION: Reverse polarity connections will damage the equip-
ment.
STEP 12: Make sure lid gasket is clean and free from any particles,
then close the cover, making sure that wires are clear of the seam and
hinge area.
STEP 13: The UPSPro® is Solar Ready™ so a solar panel can be add-
ed at any time to provide supplemental or full time power. Solar panel
will be connected to PV input (Solar Panel Symbol) in parallel with AC
Power supply. Solar panels must have blocking diodes which is the
standard for most solar panels.

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2 Battery 24V
Layout
1 Battery 12V
Layout

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SPECIFICATIONS Subject to change without notice
Battery Voltage (DC) 12V or 24V
Load Output Voltage (DC) 11-15VDC / 22-29VDC
Suggested Max Load 100W
AC Input Voltage 120/240VAC 50/60Hz 2.5A Max
Battery Charge Voltage 14.4V / 28.8V
Battery Charge Current 8.3A / 4.35A
Battery Charge Capacity 120W
Capacity 9Ah to 36Ah
Battery Type Valve Regulated Sealed Lead
Acid / Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM)
Battery Life 5 Years
Controller Type 20A PWM with status display and
load control
Overcharge Protection 14.4V / 28.6V
Over-discharge protection 11V / 22V
Over-discharge recovery voltage 12.5V / 25V
Controller Self Consumption <0.3W
Enclosure Type Powder Coated Steel
Enclosure External Size 24 x 15 x 14"
(610 x 381 x 356mm)
Enclosure Internal Size 23 x 14 x 12"
(584 x 356 x 305mm)
Operating Temperature -30°C to +60°C
System Weight (without batteries) 55lb (25kg)
Battery Weight (each) 37lb (17kg)

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TECH CORNER
1.CONTROLLER: The controller turns off power to the load at 11V
(22V if 24V array) and reconnects when the battery reaches 12.5V (25V
if 24V array). This protects battery from over-discharge and increases
battery life and performance.
2. CAPACITY: With a typical AP running 4W average. A single 12V
52Ah battery should be able to provide backup power for up to 75 hours
at room temperature. For cold temperatures the capacity is reduced by
20-30%.
3. VENTING: The enclosure is vented thru the included PowerVent™.
The fan is thermostatically controlled to turn on when the temperature
inside the enclosure exceeds 45C. It runs on 12V to 24VDC.
4. DUAL INPUTS: The UPS-ST-120 can be used with AC Power alone
or Solar Power alone or a combination of both.
5. SOLAR PANEL: The controller used in the UPS-ST-120 can handle
a maximum panel size of 320W. Do not exceed 20A into the solar panel
input of the solar controller.
6. BATTERY HOOKUP: Always connect the battery first and discon-
nect the battery last. The controller should not be run without a battery
connected.
7. 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.
8. BATTERY OVERDISCHARGE: We highly recommend hooking all
equipment loads to the controller load output. This output will discon-
nect the load if the battery voltage is too low and this will protect the
battery from over-discharge. If batteries get completely discharged be-
cause the equipment was connected directly to the battery, you will re-
duce the battery life.
9. LOAD OUTPUT: The LOAD output on the Solar Charge Controller is
unregulated. What that means is the voltage output follows the battery
voltage. This is typically 11-15V for a 12V system and 22-29V for a 24V
system. It is up to the user to make sure the connected load is compati-
ble with these voltages. A voltage regulator can be added to provide
regulated output voltages.

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8000070 Rev 2 UPS-ST-120 UPSPro® Qwik Install Guide
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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