32-0-10A Fuse Panel 32 Position, 0 to 10A GMT Fuses 020-103-B2
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2-0-10A Fuse Panel 32 Position, 0 to 10A GMT Fuses 020-103-B2 The following documents and drawings are included in this manual to provide the necessary information required for installation, routine operation and fault diagnosis of the unit. • Specifications: 020-103-B1 Rev B • Warranty Policy: 048-507-10 • Installation and Operation Instructions: 020-103-C0 Rev B • Schematic Drawing: 020-103-05 • Outline Drawing: 020-103-06 • Factory Service Information: 048-527-10 Argus Technologies Ltd.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES’ FUSE PANEL MODEL 32-0-10A Output Voltage: 24VDC (List Option 1 or 5) 48VDC (List Option 2 or 6) Current Capacity: 30 Amps DC maximum per block of 16 fuses 60 Amps DC maximum if common feed used Interrupting Capacity: 450 Amps maximum at 60VDC resistive Individual Fuse Rating: Type GMT fuse (0A to 15A) at 60VDC Input Voltage: 24VDC (List 1) 48VDC (List 2) 24VDC and 48VDC (List 5,6) Current: 60 Amps DC maximum (List 1 or 2) 30 Amps DC maximum each for 24VDC an
WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION Warranty Policy Argus Technologies Ltd. warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in parts and labor, excluding third party OEM materials (example: air conditioners, batteries), for a period of two years from the date of shipment from the factory. For third party products the OEM’s warranty shall apply.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the Argus 32-0-10A Fuse Panel. 1. Before using the fuse panel, read all instructions and cautionary markings on: (1) fuse panel and (2) equipment connected to the fuse panel (including supply and load items). 2. This manual provides warnings and special notes for the user: a. Points that are vital to the proper operation or safety of the operator are indicated by the heading: WARNING.
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1 1.1 Scope of the Manual .............................................................................1 1.2 Product Overview .................................................................................1 1.3 Part Numbers and List Options.............................................................1 2 INSPECTION ...................................
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES To aid the user with installation, frequent reference is made to foldout drawings located at the back of this manual. 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope of the Manual 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL This instruction manual explains the installation and interconnection of the 32-0-10A Fuse Panel by Argus Technologies. 1.
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 2 INSPECTION 2.1 Packing Materials 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL All Argus products are shipped in rugged, double-walled boxes and suspended via solid polyurethane foam inserts to minimize shock that may occur during transportation. Packaging assemblies and methods are tested to National Safe Transit Association standards. Products are also packaged with Cortex. This plastic wrap contains a corrosive inhibitor that protects the system from corrosion for up to two years. 2.1.
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 3 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL INSTALLATION This section is provided for qualified personnel to install the 32-0-10A Fuse Panel. The Fuse Panel must be mounted in a clean 3.1 Safety Precautions and dry environment. WARNING Hazardous voltages are present at the input of the rectifier systems. The DC output from the rectifiers and the battery system though not dangerous in voltage has a high short circuit current capacity that may cause severe burns and electrical arcing.
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 4 Refer to the previous (Installation) chapter for safety precautions and tools required. 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL WIRING This chapter provides cabling details and notes on cable sizing for DC application with respect to the Argus 32-0-10A Fuse Panel. 4.1 Calculating Wire Size Requirements The cable chosen for use in power plant applications not only has to meet the requirements of the electrical code for ventilated cable tray installations, ampacity and cable type.
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 4.3 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL Input Feed Each input feed corresponds with position A or B on terminal block TB1 located at the rear of the unit (see Figure 3 and schematic 020-103-05). WARNING Ensure the correct polarity is used for all input cable terminations. The panel is equipped with a #10-32x½” pan head screw at each termination and on the ground bar. Connect “hot” leads to the corresponding terminals and common leads to the ground bar. 4.
ARGUS TECHNOLOGIES 5 ADJUSTMENTS 5.1 GMT Fuse Replacement 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL Distribution fuses may be removed from the unit using an insulated hook. Check load and ensure correct fuse type and size before replacement. 5.2 Alarm Jumper Setting The alarm relay contacts can be individually set to Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) by positioning jumpers located inside the unit (see Figure 4). The factory default setting is Normally Open (NO).
APPENDIX A 32-0-10A FUSE PANEL Argus Numbering System Argus Technologies uses an eight-digit drawing number system, which is broken into three blocks. The first three digits describe the category of the product; e.g. rectifier or fuse panel. The next three digits indicate the sequence in which the product number was allocated in a particular category.
FACTORY SERVICE INFORMATION Technical Support Technical support staff are available for answering general questions related to installation, operation and maintenance of Argus products. In Canada and the USA, call Argus toll free 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time at: +1-888 GO ARGUS (+1-888-462-7487) For emergencies, call +1-888-GO-ARGUS 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers outside Canada and the USA, call +1-604-436-5547 for technical support.