FlexPoint AX TM Residential and MDU UPS System for NID/NIU/ONTs Installation Manual FlexPoint AX Effective: May 2008 Alpha Technologies
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FlexPoint AX Installation Manual 010-318-C0-007, Rev. G Effective Date: May 2008 Copyright © 2008 Alpha Technologies, Inc. member of The GroupTM NOTE: Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photographs may not match your installation. NOTE: Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding.
Table of Contents Safety Information .......................................................................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 9 2. Applications ....................................................................................................................................... 12 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.
Safety Information Safety Notes Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding the safe installation or operation of the system, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha representative. Save this document for future reference. To reduce the risk of injury or death, and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following symbols have been placed throughout this manual.
Safety Information Battery Maintenance Guidelines The battery maintenance instructions listed below are for reference only. Battery manufacturer’s instructions for transportation, installation, storage or maintenance take precedence over these instructions. • • • • • • • • To prevent damage, inspect batteries every 3 months for: Signs of battery cracking, leaking or swelling. The battery should be replaced immediately by authorized personnel using a battery of the identical type and rating.
Safety Information Battery Safety Notes WARNING! Lead-acid batteries contain dangerous voltages, currents and corrosive material. Battery installation, maintenance, service and replacement must be performed only by authorized personnel. Chemical Hazards Any gelled or liquid emissions from a valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery contain dilute sulfuric acid, which is harmful to the skin and eyes. Emissions are electrolytic, and are electrically conductive and corrosive.
Safety Information General Safety Precautions To avoid injury: • This enclosure and its associated hardware must be serviced only by authorized personnel. • Enclosure must remain locked at all times, except when authorized service personnel are present. • Remove all conductive jewelry or personal equipment prior to servicing equipment, parts, connectors, wiring, or batteries. • Read and follow all installation, equipment grounding, usage, and service instructions included in this manual.
1. Introduction The FlexPoint AX solution is a simple, modular, cost-effective way to provide local power to Fiber to the Home (FTTH), cable telephony, or other telecom services for Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). The FlexPoint AX system can be configured as a fully accessible outdoor powering solution, or as a partial outdoor system that keeps critical items, including the battery, outside and available to the service technician.
1. Introduction Power-Ring Converter: a modular power converter that slides into the Power-Ring. The Power-Ring Converter converts 240Vac at the meter to a nominal 12Vdc which feeds either the outdoor battery module, or when a UPS is not required, directly to the subscriber’s NID/NIU/ONT. AX-12D-PC (30 Watts) — P/N 010-318-34 Weight (lb/kg) 0.7/0.32 Dimensions (in/mm) 8.0"H x 2.0"W x 2.
1. Introduction FlexPoint AX components (outdoor installations) UPS Modules (Microprocessor Modules): 30 Watt UPS Module 12Vdc w/alarms and indicators. The FlexPoint AX UPS modules are small microprocessor-based battery management systems providing UPS power to residential and multiple dwelling FTTp optical network terminals (ONT). The UPS modules are comprised of the same electronics as used in the AX-12D-BBPS products without battery and without battery heating.
2. Applications The FlexPoint AX system can be arranged in four basic configurations/applications as shown on the following pages. The cable from the Power-Ring/Home Converter and the Battery Module is a 3-conductor, multiconductor cable. The cable from the Battery Module and the NID/NIU/ONT can be a 4-wire to 7-wire cable (depending on NID/NIU/ONT requirements). Refer to the accompanying Notes for information regarding the specified cable lengths. 2.
2. Applications 2.3 Outdoor UPS Configuration • • • Outdoors Cable length under 100' UPS required NID/NIU/ONT AX-12D-BBPS Battery Housing (shown) AX-POWER-RING and AX18-12D-PC Assembly installed in meter base 11.6Vdc to 16Vdc nominal output voltage Less than 10' of cable (+/- and Alarms) (See NOTE 3) Up to 100' of three wire (+, -, and control) cable (See NOTE 2) 2.
3. Specifications 3.1 System Specifications, Power Supply and Battery Box AX30-12D-PC or HC with AX-12D-BBPS-7.2 FlexPoint AX Module AX30-12D-PC or HC with AX-12D-BBPS-17 Input AC Input Voltage (120) 85/132 AC Input Voltage (230) 170/264 AC Input Frequency 50/60Hz Output DC Output Voltage 10.5 to 14.
3. Specifications 3.2 Power-Ring Converter AX30-12D-PC Input Vmin Vmax Frequency Frequency Tolerance Acceptable Source Imp. Max Current Limit Power Factor Max Surge Current Protection Interface Surge Resistance Output Voltage Control (for use with battery module) 170 264 50/60Hz ±10% <5% FL equivalent impedance 1.6A .60 10A RMS Fuse, MOV Side Slide Pressured contacts for input power. IEEE Std. C62.41-1991 level C 5Vdc.
3. Specifications 3.3 Home Converter AX30-12D-HC Input Vmin 85/170 Selectable (when ordered) Vmax 132/264 Selectable (when ordered) Frequency Frequency Tolerance Acceptable Source Imp. Max Current Limit Power Factor Max Surge Current Protection Interface Surge Resistance Output Voltage Control (for use with battery module) 50/60Hz ±10% <5% FL equivalent impedance 1.6A .60 10A RMS Fuse, MOV Hard-Wired AC Line Cord IEEE Std. C62.41-1991 level C 5Vdc.
3. Specifications 3.4 7.2Ah and 17Ah Battery Modules These specifications apply to configurations incorporating 30W Home Converters and Power Converters. AX-12D-BBPS-7.2 AX-12D-BBPS-17 Voltage DC input from Power-Ring or Home Converter (See Section "2.0 Applications" for maximum length of interconnecting wire) DC input from Power-Ring or Home Converter (See Section "2.
3. Specifications 3.4 7.2Ah and 17Ah Battery Modules, continued These specifications apply to configurations incorporating 18W, and 30W Home Converters and Power Converters. AX-12D-BBPS-7.2 AX-12D-BBPS-17 Plastic, Gray Plastic, Gray Enclosure Material, Color Mounting Cooling Physical Size, approximate (in/mm) Wall-mount Wall-mount Natural Convection Natural Convection 9" W x 8" H x 4" D/230 x 203 x 102 10" W x 14" H x 5" D/254 x 355 x 127 Weight without battery (lb/kg) 1.5/0.68 4.5/2.
4. Installation 4.1 Installing the Power-Ring ATTENTION: You MUST secure utility permission and/or assistance prior to installing FlexPoint AX. WARNING! Wear electrically insulating gloves! Removing and reinstalling the meter will open and close the meter’s live 240Vac (non-fused) terminals during the following procedure. Arcing may occur. CAUTION! Adhere to your power utility’s safety procedures. Incorrect installation can result in personal injury or damage to equipment. 1.
4. Installation 4.2 Installing the Power-Ring Converter Two options are available for powering either a battery module or subscriber’s NID/NIU/ONT: the Power-Ring Converter (for power from the meter) and the Home Converter (plugs into a standard AC utility outlet). NOTE: Prior to powering the converter, verify that the NIU/NID is properly grounded and connected to either the 12V Lead (pin 2) of the battery module, or the Return Lead (pin 1) of the Power/Home Converter.
4. Installation 4.2 Installing the Power-Ring Converter, continued 5. Use flat-bladed screwdriver to remove blanking plate from Power-Ring. 6. Insert AX-30 module into meter base. The module will lock into place when fully inserted. Blanking Plate Insert screwdriver here, twist to remove plate AX-30 To ONT NOTE: .If the Power-Ring Converter is part of an Outdoor Non-UPS configuration, proceed to Section 6.1, “Activating the Power-Ring Converter”. Otherwise, continue to Section 5.
4. Installation 4.4 Installing the Battery Module 4.4.1 Installing the AX-12D-BBPS-17 The battery module enables the FlexPoint AX system to be configured as an outdoor UPS, or as an Indoor-to-Outdoor UPS system. The cable length between the Battery Module and Power Ring Converter must be 100 feet or less. The cable length between the Battery Module and NID/NIU/ONT should be less than 10 feet. NOTE: Refer to the NOTE in Section 2.0, “Applications” for wire size and distance. 1.
4. Installation 4.4 Installing the Battery Module, continued 4.4.2 Installing the AX-12D-BBPS-7.2 1. Select a location to install the Battery Module. 2. Determine the necessary cable lengths, providing appropriate drip loops between the HC/PRC, AX, and NIU/NID/ONT. 3. Route the Home Converter/Power Ring Converter cable in from the rear through either the side or bottom slot, around the strain relief, and up through the larger access hole.
4. Installation 4.5 Component Interconnection CAUTION! Incorrectly connecting these wires will result in non-operation of the unit or cause equipment damage. Locator Pin 4.5.1 Cable Input Wiring 1. Ensure Power Ring Converter/Home Converter is disconnected from AC power, then strip all input wire ends 1/4". Pin 1 Pin 1 2. Connect the input cable from the Power-Ring/Home Converter into the 3-pin "Input 12Vdc" plug in the following order: Pin 1, white (return) Pin 2, black (12V) Pin 3, green (control).
4. Installation 4.5 Component Interconnection, continued 4.5.3 Alternate connection method for AX-12D BBPS-17 It may be necessary to pivot the microboard assembly slightly to facilitate the installation or replacement of the input and output cables (Applicable to either the AX-12D-BBPS-7.2, or AX-12D-BBPS-17 models). Alternate connection procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Disconnect one lead from the battery to assure power to the load is removed.
5. Activation 5.1 Activating the Power-Ring Converter You MUST secure the power utility’s permission and/or assistance prior to installing FlexPoint AX. Adhere to your power utility’s safety procedures. Poor installation can result in personal injury or damage to equipment. 1. Remove the security band (and tag, if present) from the meter. 2. Remove the Blanking Plate from the Power-Ring by inserting a slotted screwdriver tip into a slot located on either side of the Blanking Plate.
5. Activation 5.2 Activating the Home Converter 1. Plug the Home Converter into the AC outlet. 2. Check the LEDs on the Battery Module or NID/NIU/ONT to ensure the Home Converter and cable are correctly installed. If the Battery Module or NID/NIU/ONT is not receiving power, check the wire connections and/or replace the Home Converter. The table below provides operation information. Condition Normal Status LED Status Connector Green solid Red off Pins 4, 5, 6, 7 are pulled down to Pin 3.
5. Activation 5.3 System Runtime and Battery Charging The tables below show typical UPS runtimes in minutes as a function of temperature and load and battery charging capacity retention ratio as a function of storage time and temperature. UPS Runtimes (minutes) @ -40°F/-40°C @ -4°F/-20°C @ 77°F/25°C 820 360 160 80 1100 560 360 195 156 1200 800 500 320 240 LOAD (W) 4 7 10 15 18 Table 5-2, AX-12D-BBPS-7.
5. Activation 5.4 Battery Management Batteries have limited shelf life and must be put into service in a timely manner. The chart below provides general storage guidelines and illustrates the relationship between capacity retention and storage temperature over time. Consult battery documentation for product specific information. Capacity Retention Ratio % 100% No supplementary charge required. (Carry out supplementary battery charge before use if 100% capacity is required).
6. Frequently Asked Questions 1. What would happen to the FlexPoint AX if the 3 pin connector was turned 180 degrees around and plugged in? While the unit would not power the load properly, no damage would occur. The system will work properly once the connection is corrected. 2. What would happen if the positive and negative leads going to the batteries were reversed (i.e., pin 1 & 2 of the three pin connector)? The design features “reversed battery” protection.
6. Frequently Asked Questions 7. If I replace a battery under a “no alarm” condition and the battery voltage was 12.6Vdc, and an outage occurs and the battery voltage drops to less than 12.2Vdc, will this cause a “replace battery” alarm, or will the unit try to recharge that battery until the next 40 day test? No, the “replace battery” indicator will only be activated during the 40 day battery test routine. Under normal operation, including power failure, the alarm is not activated.
7. Glossary BBPS — Battery Backup Power Supply Provides 12Vdc power to network equipment. Steps down the 48Vdc input voltage from the OPS (ONT Power Supply) to 12 Vdc, or in the event of loss of line power, by the 7.2Ah battery. Battery Module Available in two sizes, houses either a 7.2Ah battery or 17Ah battery. Blanking Plate Located at base of power-ring, and is easily removed to facilitate installation of power-ring converter (PRC). Shipped with power-ring, but also available separately.
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