NetSure™

Rectifier Module

User Manual (UM1R483000e3), Revision 1.1

Specification Number: 1R483000e3
Model Number: R48-3000e3
BOM: 31013850
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Admonishments Used in this Document ................................................ 4
Static Warning ......................................................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................ 6
Overview ............................................................................................ 6
Specifications ..................................................................................... 6
DC Output Ratings ................................................................................... 6
AC Input Ratings ...................................................................................... 8
Environmental Ratings: ......................................................................... 11
Standard Features ................................................................................. 11
Mechanical Specifications ..................................................................... 14
Operation .............................................................................................. 15
AC Input Protection Device
Requirements/Recommendations ................................................... 15
Local Indicators ................................................................................ 15
Rectifier High Voltage Shutdown and Lockout Restart.................... 15
Rectifier Current Limit ...................................................................... 15
Installing Rectifiers ........................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 18
Rectifier Current Sharing Imbalance ..................................................... 18
Rectifier Fault Symptoms and Troubleshooting ................................... 18
Replacement Procedures ................................................................. 19
Rectifier Module Replacement ............................................................. 19
Rectifier Fan Replacement .................................................................... 20

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ADMONISHMENTS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT

DANGER! Warns of a hazard the reader will be exposed to that will likely
result in death or serious injury if not avoided. (ANSI, OSHA)

WARNING! Warns of a potential hazard the reader may be exposed to that could
result in death or serious injury if not avoided. This admonition is not used for
situations that pose a risk only to equipment, software, data, or service. (ANSI)

CAUTION! Warns of a potential hazard the reader may be exposed to that

could result in minor or moderate injury if not avoided. (ANSI, OSHA) This
admonition is not used for situations that pose a risk only to equipment, data,
or service, even if such use appears to be permitted in some of the applicable
standards. (OSHA)

ALERT! Alerts the reader to an action that must be avoided in order to protect
equipment, software, data, or service. (ISO)

ALERT! Alerts the reader to an action that must be performed in order to prevent
equipment damage, software corruption, data loss, or service interruption. (ISO)

FIRE SAFETY! Informs the reader of fire safety information, reminders,

precautions, or policies, or of the locations of fire-fighting and fire-safety
equipment. (ISO)

SAFETY! Informs the reader of general safety information, reminders,

precautions, or policies not related to a particular source of hazard or to fire
safety. (ISO, ANSI, OSHA)

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STATIC WARNING
This equipment contains static sensitive components. The warnings listed below must be
observed to prevent damage to these components. Disregarding any of these warnings may
result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.
1. Strictly adhere to the procedures provided in this document.
2. Before touching any equipment containing static sensitive components, discharge all static
electricity from yourself by wearing a wrist strap grounded through a one megohm resistor.
Some wrist straps have a built-in one megohm resistor; no external resistor is necessary.
Read and follow wrist strap manufacturer’s instructions outlining use of a specific wrist strap.
3. Do not touch traces or components on equipment containing static sensitive components.
Handle equipment containing static sensitive components only by the edges that do not have
connector pads.
4. After removing equipment containing static sensitive components, place the equipment only
on conductive or anti-static material such as conductive foam, conductive plastic, or
aluminum foil. Do not use ordinary Styrofoam™ or ordinary plastic.
5. Store and ship equipment containing static sensitive components only in static shielding
containers.
6. If necessary to repair equipment containing static sensitive components, wear an
appropriately grounded wrist strap, work on a conductive surface, use a grounded soldering
iron, and use grounded test equipment.

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
The rectifier provides load power, battery float current, and battery recharge current during normal
operating conditions. The rectifier is a constant power design. The rectifier is rated at its maximum
output power. This means that, within the normal operating ambient temperature range and input
voltage range, the maximum available output power is a constant 3000W. Within these ranges, the
rectifier operates in one of three modes, depending upon load demands. Transition between
modes is completely automatic. If ambient temperature rises above or input voltage falls below
acceptable values, the rectifier continues to operate but at derated output power levels.
• Constant Voltage Mode: For any initial output voltage setting from 42 to 58 volts, output
voltage remains constant regardless of load. This is the normal operating condition, in which
loads are being supplied and batteries are float charged. Rectifiers operate in the Constant
Voltage Mode unless load increases to the point where the product of load current and
output voltage is approximately 3000W.
• Constant Power Mode: As load increases above approximately 3000W (non-adjustable),
output current continues to increase, but output voltage decreases as required to maintain
constant output power. Rectifiers operate in the Constant Power Mode unless load
continues to increase to the point where the current limit setting is reached.
• Constant Current Mode: If load increases to the current limit setting, output voltage
decreases linearly to maintain output current at the current limit setting.

Specifications
DC Output Ratings
NOTE! A current limitation can be set by the User and the output voltage level is set through
the controller.
• Voltage: Nominal -48 volts DC, positive ground. Output voltage is adjustable from -42 to -58
volts DC via the associated Controller.
• Output Power and Current: 3000W (62.5A) @ 208/220/230/240VAC input and -48VDC
output.
• Output Characteristics: Refer to Figure 1 for a graph of output voltage vs. output current.

Figure 1: Output Voltage vs. Output Current

• Power Derating Based on Input Voltage: The rectifier power varies with changes in input
voltage and output voltage. It uses an advanced power limitation method. The lower input

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 threshold is 85 VAC. The rectifier can provide its maximum rated power (3000W) as long as
the input voltage is within the range of 176 to 305VAC. Below 176 VAC, and down to 85 VAC,
the rectifier will continue to operate normally but will be in a power derating mode. The
relationship between the output power and input voltage is illustrated in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Power Derating Based on Input Voltage

• Power Derating Based on Temperature: The rectifier delivers full power when operating at
an ambient temperature of +50°C (+122°F) or below. Each rectifier continuously monitors
the ambient temperature surrounding the power conversion circuit. If this temperature for
any reason (such as a high ambient temperature) increases above approximately +50°C
(+122°F), the rectifier will not shut down. Rather, the rectifier limits its maximum output
power to maintain the temperature of the power conversion circuit within design
parameters. Operation between +50°C (+122°F) and +70°C (+158°F) will result in output
power being decreased. Full power capability is restored when the temperature decreases
to below approximately +50°C (+122°F). Refer to Figure 3 to view the relationship between
the output power and the ambient temperature.
WARNING! The module is rated for continuous operation at full output power up to +50°C
(+122°F). Operation between +50°C (+122°F) and +70°C (+158°F) will result in output power
decrease. Operation above +70°C (+158°F) is considered abnormal and should be used on a
temporary1 basis only.
Temporary Operation at Abnormal Temperature: Temporary operation is defined as a period of
not more than eight consecutive hours per day, and a total of not more than 15 days in a year.
(This refers to a total of 120 hours in any given year, but no more than 15 occurrences in that one-
year period.)

Figure 3: Power Derating Based on Temperature

NOTE! 3000W @ +50°C (+113°F) and 176 Vac < Vin < 264 50Vac and 50Vdc < Vout <56Vdc.

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 • Regulation:
a) Static : Steady state regulation is ±0.6% as controlled within the rectifier for any and all
combinations of load from no load to full load, input voltage, and input frequency at a
constant ambient temperature. The associated system Controller may provide increased
regulation.
b) Dynamic : Response time≤200us and overshot≤5% for load changes at 50%-25%-50%
and 50%-75%-50% at rated output voltage and current, meets YD/T731-2008.
For any step load change within the range of 10% to 90% of full load within 1 milliseconds,
per Telcordia GR-947-CORE, the maximum voltage transient will not exceed 5% of the initial
steady state voltage within 250±10 microseconds. Recovery to within 1% of the initial
steady state voltage does not exceed 4 milliseconds.
• Filtering:
a) Voice Band Noise: Complies with YD/T-731-2008.
1. Peak-peak voltage is ≤200mV at 0-20MHZ and normal output voltage. (YD/T-731-2008)
2. Psophometric noise is ≤ 2 mV typical at 220Vac input,53.5 Vdc output and 30% to 90% of
rated load for more than one rectifier.
b) Wide Band Noise: Complies with YD/T-731-2008.
1. Wideband noise emission is < 20 mV between 25HZ-20kHz according to ETS 300132-2 .
AC Input Ratings
• Voltage: Nominal 208/220/230/240 volts AC, single phase, 3-wire, 50/60 Hz, with an
operating range of 200 to 250 volts. Acceptable input frequency range is 45 to 65 Hz.
Permitted Variation: 85 to 305 VAC.
Harmonic Content (THD): Meets EN61000-3-2. :
≤5% .from 50% to 100% of rated output current at 220Vac,50Hz, 53.5Vdc and 25°C;
≤15% for 20% rated output current at 220Vac,50Hz, 53.5Vdc and 25°C.
• Inrush Current: Peak does not exceed 1.5 times of the peak value of the maximum steady-
state input current at full load,220 Vac input voltage, and for any duration of AC input
interrupts. Under the above conditions, standard AC distribution circuit breakers will not
trip.
• Typical Input Data: 50 Hz input.
a) Refer to Table 1.
b) Maximum Input Current: Refer to Table 2.

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Table 1: Typical Input Data in 50Hz Input

HEAT
NOMINAL PERCENT INPUT
INPUT INPUT POWER EFFICIENC DISSIPATIO
INPUT OF FULL CURRENT
VA WATTS FACTOR Y N
VOLTAGE LOAD (AMPERES)
BTU/HR
0 0.375 78.35 15.49 0.198 -- 52.85
208
25 3.469 723.58 710.63 0.982 94.17 141.35
50 6.773 1410.34 1403.71 0.995 95.43 218.87
75 10.130 2105.78 2098.20 0.996 95.49 322.86
208 100 13.562 2814.45 2809.10 0.998 95.08 471.54
110 14.986 3107.78 3101.88 0.998 94.81 549.26
120 16.129 3340.93 3334.58 0.998 94.45 631.42
0 0.441 106.14 15.49 0.146 -- 52.85
25 3.018 726.20 709.79 0.977 94.27 138.76
50 5.860 1408.35 1396.24 0.991 95.63 208.17
240 75 8.759 2102.37 2093.96 0.996 95.71 306.49
100 11.712 2808.19 2800.61 0.997 95.35 444.31
110 12.936 3100.07 3092.63 0.998 95.12 514.91
120 13.907 3331.21 3322.88 0.998 94.96 571.39
NOTE! System output is initially adjusted to 53.5 volts DC as measured at the system sense
point at 50% of full load and nominal input. “Percent of Full Load” refers to percent of 51.7
amperes.

Table 2: Maximum Input Current in 50Hz Input

NOMINAL INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT (AMPERES)

208/240 176 19.2
NOTE! At 100% of full load with output adjusted to 58 volts DC as measured at the shelf
output terminals.
• Typical Input Data: 60 Hz input.
a) Refer to Table 3.
b) Maximum Input Current: Refer to Table 4.

Table 3: Typical Input Data in 60Hz Input

HEAT
NOMINAL PERCENT INPUT EFFICIENC
INPUT INPUT POWER DISSIPATIO
INPUT OF FULL CURRENT Y
VA WATTS FACTOR N
VOLTAGE LOAD (AMPERES) % HEAT
BTU/HR
208 0 0.446 93.19 16.31 0.175 -- 55.65

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 HEAT
NOMINAL PERCENT INPUT EFFICIENC
INPUT INPUT POWER DISSIPATIO
INPUT OF FULL CURRENT Y
VA WATTS FACTOR N
VOLTAGE LOAD (AMPERES) % HEAT
BTU/HR
25 3.473 724.09 711.06 0.982 94.14 142.16
50 6.772 1409.55 1400.95 0.994 95.39 220.35
75 10.134 2106.45 2100.13 0.997 95.43 327.45
100 13.577 2817.16 2810.96 0.998 95.05 474.73
110 14.982 3106.95 3100.11 0.998 94.85 544.71
208
120 16.117 3340.37 3333.02 0.998 94.59 615.20
0 0.521 125.64 14.80 0.118 -- 50.49
25 3.046 732.96 709.58 0.968 94.27 138.72
50 5.886 1414.58 1397.89 0.988 95.62 208.90
240 75 8.762 2103.56 2092.62 0.995 95.68 308.43
100 11.719 2809.66 2800.11 0.997 95.36 443.28
110 12.950 3103.35 3094.04 0.997 95.15 511.98
120 13.901 3330.36 3320.04 0.997 94.96 570.90
NOTE! System output is initially adjusted to 53.5 volts DC as measured at the system sense
point at 50% of full load and nominal input. “Percent of Full Load” refers to percent of 51.7
amperes.

Table 4: Maximum Input Current in 60Hz Input

NOMINAL INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT (AMPERES)

208/240 176 19.2
NOTE! At 100% of full load with output adjusted to 58 volts DC as measured at the shelf
output terminals.
• Efficiency Curve (Refer to Figure 4.)

Figure 4: Efficiency Curve (at 230Vac,50Hz)

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Environmental Ratings:
• Operating Ambient Temperature Range:
a) +35°C (+95°F) to +70°C (+158°F) with derating output.
b) -40°C (-40°F) to +35°C (+95°F) with full power performance.
• Temperature Coefficient: 0.02% per degrees Celsius.
• Storage Ambient Temperature Range: -40°C (-40°F) to +70°C (+158°F).
• Relative Humidity: This rectifier is capable of operating in an ambient relative humidity
range of 0% to 95%, non-condensing.
• Altitude: 2000 m (6560 ft) at full power (power limited for heights above 2000 m).
• Surge Protection: Compliance with EN61000-4-5 (4kV Line to Line, 4kV Line to Earth).
Capable of withstanding surges per ANSI/IEEE C 62.41 1999 Category B3 across the input
terminals.
NOTE! This level of protection is a widely used standard for telecommunications power
equipment. As with all such equipment, it is the end user's responsibility to provide an
adequately sized Surge Suppression Device at the commercial power service entrance of the
building that reduces all incoming surges to levels below the classes/categories stated for the
equipment.
• Ventilation Requirements: The rectifiers are fan cooled and utilize front to back forced
ventilation. A rectifier must be mounted so ventilating openings are not blocked and
temperature of the air entering the rectifier does not exceed the Operating Ambient
Temperature Range stated above.
• Single Rectifier Audible Noise: At 25°C ≤55dB(A) with fan. Measurement made at 1m
distance in front of rectifier and at same horizontal line of the middle of rectifier.
• F101: AC 250V, 30A, fast acting, ceramic.
• High Voltage Category: II
• Power Distribution System: TN/TT/IT
NOTE! The rectifier module is recommended to be used in an environment with Pollution of
Degree 2 or less. Pollution Degree 2 applies where there is only non-conductive pollution that
might temporarily become conductive due to occasional condensation (such as the office
environment).
• EMI/RFI Suppression:
a) Rectifiers operating in an approved rectifier mounting shelf conform to the requirements
of FCC rules Part 15, Class A for Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
b) Rectifiers operating in an approved rectifier mounting shelf conform to the requirements
of European Norm, EN55022, Class A for Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
Standard Features
• Type of Power Conversion Circuit: High frequency.
• Constant Voltage Mode: For any initial output voltage setting from 42 to 58 volts, output
voltage remains constant regardless of load. This is the normal operating condition, in which

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 loads are being supplied and batteries are float charged. Rectifiers operate in the Constant
Voltage Mode unless load increases to the point where the product of load current and
output voltage is approximately 3000W.
• Constant Power Mode: As load increases above approximately 3000W (non-adjustable),
output current continues to increase, but output voltage decreases as required to maintain
constant output power. Rectifiers operate in the Constant Power Mode unless load
continues to increase to the point where the current limit setting is reached.
• Constant Current Mode: If load increases to the current limit setting, output voltage
decreases linearly to maintain output current at the current limit setting.
• Input Protection:
a) Input Over/Under Voltage Protection: The rectifier will shut down at low or high voltage
input; based on the following voltage levels:
1. Low Voltage Disable Point: 80V, ±5 V; hysteresis is at least15 VAC for restart.
2. High Voltage Disable Point: 305V, ±5 V; hysteresis is at least10 VAC for restart.
b) Between 85 V and 176 V the output power will be derated linearly based on the input
voltage as follows:
1. At input voltage of 85V with output >48V, max output power is 1200W.
2. At input voltage of 90V with output >48V, max output power is 1500W.
3. At input voltage of 154V with output >48V, max output power is 2642W.
4. At input voltage of 176V and output >48V, max output power is 3000W.
• Output Protection:
a) Overload / Reverse Current: The rectifier has two 63 A fuse wires in the negative output
DC bus. This fuse is not customer replaceable. The rectifier can be plugged into or pulled
out of a shelf while operating, without damage or opening the fuse.
b) Current Limiting: The rectifier has a current limit function. The current limit point can be
set between the range of 0 to 62.5 A, adjustable via the Controller. The current limit
accuracy is ±2A when the output voltage ranges from 42 to 58 V.
c) Advanced Current Limit Function: The rectifier has an advanced Current Limit Function.
When a short circuit occurs at the rectifier output terminals, the rectifier will keep its output
current at a constant value (value that is configurable via the controller). This function
effectively protects the rectifier and the equipment connected to the rectifier. When the
short circuit fault is cleared, the rectifier will automatically restore back to normal operation.
d) High Voltage Shutdown:
1. Software settable HVSD level (from controller) 56 to 59 V. The software restart hysteresis
is 0.5 V, ±0.2 V.
2. Back-up hardware HVSD (High Voltage Shut Down) at 59.5 V, ±0.5 V.
3. In the case of a second HVSD within 5 minutes (time value configurable via the controller)
the unit shall require to be manually restarted. Method of manual restart: Reset the
rectifier through the controller or remove the rectifier from the system and then re- install
the rectifier into the system.

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 • Over-Temperature Protection: The rectifier provides over temperature protection by
derating output power and recovers automatically.
• Active Load Sharing: The rectifier uses advanced digital active load sharing technology that
maintains balancing to within 3% of rated current.
• Hot Swappable: The rectifier is designed to be plug-and-play. The rectifier can be inserted
or removed from a live DC power system with no damage. When the rectifier is plugged into
the system, the system output voltage will not be affected.
• Cooling: Each rectifier module contains a fan for front-to-back force air-cooling.
a) Fan Fault Protection: The rectifier module shuts down and its alarm indicator (red) flashes
if the fan fails. Fan failure is detected and reported to Controller. The fan is field
replaceable.
b) Fan Control: Fan speed is continuously variable. When input voltage is within normal
range, the built-in processor adjusts fan speed according to the rectifier module’s internal
temperature and output power. For example, a higher temperature or output power
increases the fan speed. This feature can be disabled via the controller, allowing the fan to
run at full speed regardless of temperature.
• Paralleling: Up to 60 rectifiers can be connected in parallel in one system.
• Communication Failure: The rectifier’s protection indicator (yellow) will flash should it
experience a communication failure. The failure information will be reported to the
Controller and the Controller will process the failure accordingly. During a communication
failure, in order to protect the battery, the rectifier output voltage will automatically be
adjusted as follows. When used with the SCU+ Controller, rectifier output voltage goes to a
default value (53.5 V, which can be modified using the SCU+ Controller). When used with
the ACU+ Controller, rectifier output voltage goes to the ACU+ float voltage setting (this
setting is stored in the rectifier). The rectifier will revert to normal operation once normal
communication is restored.
• Rectifier Output Current Imbalance: When load sharing severe imbalance (output fuse
open) and the output current drops to zero in average current >20% system, then the red
fault indicator will illuminate.
• Monitoring Function: The rectifier has a built-in advanced DSP that monitors and controls
the operation of the rectifier. The DSP also communicates with the Controller in real time
through the CAN bus. Table 5 lists the different commands and information exchanged
between the rectifier and the Controller.

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Table 5: Exchange of Information between Rectifier and Controller

COMMANDS / SIGNALS THAT CAN BE RECEIVED

INFORMATION GATHERED BY THE CONTROLLER
BY THE RECTIFIER MODULE FROM THE
FROM THE RECTIFIER MODULE.
CONTROLLER.
Turn On/Off Input Voltage
Current Walk-in On/Off Output Voltage
HVSD (High Voltage Shutdown) Reset Output Current
Current Limit Adjustment Current Limit Setting
Voltage Regulation Temperature
Over Voltage Setting
On/Off Status
Fault Alarms, such as:
HVSD
Fan Fail
Protection Alarms, such as:
Input Voltage Protection
Inner DC Bus Voltage Protection
High Temperature Protection
Thermal Derating
AC Derating
AC Fail
Imbalance Output Current
Address
Code
Date
Software Version
Hardware Version
Mechanical Specifications
• Dimensions:
a) Millimeters: 42.0 (Height) X 84.5 (Width) X 330 (Depth)
b) Inches: 1.7 (Height) X 3.3 (Width) X 13.0 (Depth)
• Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
• Indicators:
a) Power (Green LED)
b) Protection (Yellow LED)
c) Alarm (Red LED)

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OPERATION
AC Input Protection Device
Requirements/Recommendations
Refer to the system documentation supplied with the system the rectifier is installed in.

Local Indicators
Location and Identification: Refer to Figure 5.
Description: There are three (3) indicators located on the rectifier’s front panel. The functions of
these indicators are as shown in Table 6.
NOTE! AC voltage must be present at the rectifier input terminals.

Rectifier High Voltage Shutdown and Lockout Restart

Procedure
Remove the rectifier, wait 30 seconds or more (until the LEDs on the rectifier extinguish), then re-
insert the rectifier.
The rectifier can also be restarted from the ACU+ LCD or WEB Interface menu (via the rectifier
Reset command, found in the Manual menu in the LCD menus or under the Rectifier Control Tab in
the WEB Interface).

Rectifier Current Limit

When setting total rectifier current limit, the set point to each rectifier is the total set point divided
by the number of rectifiers. For example, if the system contains five rectifiers and the current limit
is set to 150 amps then each rectifier has a current limit set point of 30 amps. If one or more
rectifiers are removed or fail it will take several seconds for the individual set points to the
remaining rectifiers to be reset. In the example given, if one rectifier is removed the current limit
set point will drop to 120 amps (30 amps times four remaining rectifiers) until the controller can
send updated set points to the remaining rectifiers. This takes a couple communication cycles
(several seconds) after which each rectifier would have a new set point of 37.5 amps for a total of
150 amps. The total current limit of the rectifiers should not be set such that the loss of the
redundant rectifiers will cause this temporary set point to drop below the actual maximum
expected load. If batteries are used on the rectifier output, the batteries should support the load
until the current limit set points can be re-established due to loss of a rectifier.

Figure 5: Local Indicator Locations

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Table 6: Rectifier Module Indicators

INDICATOR NORMAL STATE ALARM STATE ALARM CAUSE

No input voltage.
Off
Power Internal input fuse open.
(Green) On
The rectifier module is being
Flashing identified by the Controller.
AC input under/over voltage.
Protection PFC output under/over voltage.
(Yellow) Off On High temperature.
Moderate load sharing imbalance.
Loss of communication with the
Protection Off Flashing Controller (the rectifier can
(Yellow) provide power).
Severe load sharing imbalance.
rectifier module output disabled
for any reason, including
On overvoltage shutdown and internal
Alarm
(Red) Off output fuse open.
Rectifier addresses contradictory.
Faulty fan (rectifier module shuts
Flashing down).

Installing Rectifiers
Rectifier modules can be inserted or removed with power applied (hot swappable).
NOTE! Each rectifier module locks into a module mounting shelf by means of a latch located
on the bottom of the module. The latch and rectifier module handle are interactive. Pushing
the handle up into the module’s front panel causes the latch to extend to the locking position;
pulling the handle down out from the module’s front panel causes the latch to retract. See
Figure 6.
CAUTION! Single fuse in L line for protection. All-pole circuit breaker should be provided
when used in IT power system, or if N line cannot be distinguished during field installation.
WARNING! To prevent damage to the latching mechanism, ensure the handle is in the open
position when installing or removing a rectifier module. NEVER hold the handle in the closed
position when installing a rectifier module into a shelf.
Procedure
NOTE! Refer to Figure 6 as this procedure is performed.

1. Unpack the module.

2. Place the module into an unoccupied mounting slot without sliding it in completely.
3. Loosen the captive screw on the module’s handle. Pull the handle down out from the module’s
front panel (this will also retract the latch mechanism). See Figure 6.
4. Push the module completely into the shelf.

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5. Push the handle up into the module’s front panel. This will lock the module securely to the shelf.
Tighten the captive screw on the handle.
6. Repeat the above steps for each rectifier module being installed in the system.
7. After the rectifier modules are physically installed in the mounting shelf(s), they are ready for
operation immediately after power is supplied to them.
8. Certain functions (i.e. rectifier current limit, rectifier addressing) may require adjustment when
adding or replacing a rectifier module. Refer to “Rectifier Current Limit” on page 15 and the Power
System documentation for instructions.

Figure 6: Installing Rectifier Module

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Troubleshooting
Rectifier Current Sharing Imbalance
When multiple rectifiers are operating in parallel and the load is greater than 20%, if the current
sharing imbalance among them is greater than 3%, check if the rectifier is properly seated in the
shelf.
If the current sharing imbalance still persists following the verification suggested above, replace the
rectifier exhibiting the current imbalance.
Rectifier Fault Symptoms and Troubleshooting
The fault indicators that can be displayed by the rectifier are as follows.
Refer to Table 7 for a list of possible causes and corrective actions.
• Power Indicator (Green) Off
• Protection Indicator (Yellow) ON
• Protection Indicator (Yellow) Flashing
• Alarm Indicator (Red) ON
• Alarm Indicator (Red) Flashing

Table 7: Rectifier Module Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SUGGESTED ACTION(S)

Power No input voltage. Make sure there is input voltage.

Indicator Internal input fuse
(Green) Off open. Replace the rectifier module.

AC input voltage Correct the AC input voltage to within the

outside the normal acceptable range.
range.
PFC over voltage. Replace the rectifier module.
Check if the rectifier module is properly
Moderate load seated in the shelf. If this does not correct
sharing imbalance. the fault, replace the rectifier module.
Protection Rectifier module not Remove and properly insert the rectifier
Indicator inserted into the slot module.
(Yellow) On completely.
Rectifier module over-temperature protection, which could be
caused by:
1. Remove any object that may be blocking
1. Fan rotor blocked. the fan.

2. Ventilation blocked 2. Remove any object that may be blocking

(inlet or outlet). the inlet or outlet.

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 3. Ambient
temperature too high 3. Lower the ambient temperature or
or rectifier module relocate the heat source.
inlet too close to a
heat source.
Protection Check the communication cables.
Rectifier module
Indicator communication Remove and properly insert the rectifier
(Yellow) failure. module.
Flashing
Output over-voltage Remove the rectifier module from its shelf
shutdown. Severe
and then reinstall after 30 seconds. If
load sharing
Alarm rectifier module fails to start or shuts down
imbalance. Internal
Indicator again; replace the rectifier module.
output fuse open.
(Red) On
Rectifier module
addresses Replace the rectifier module.
contradictory.
Alarm Fan not operating
Indicator (rectifier module Replace the fan.
(Red) shuts down).
Flashing

Replacement Procedures
Rectifier Module Replacement
Rectifier modules can be inserted or removed with power applied (hot swappable).
NOTE! Each rectifier module locks into a module mounting shelf by means of a latch located
on the bottom of the module. The latch and rectifier module handle are interactive. Pushing
the handle up into the module’s front panel causes the latch to extend to the locking position;
pulling the handle down out from the module’s front panel causes the latch to retract. See
Figure 6.
DANGER! Take care when removing a rectifier module that was in operation, as rectifier
module surfaces could be very hot.
WARNING! To prevent damage to the latching mechanism, ensure the handle is in the open
position when installing or removing a rectifier module. NEVER hold the handle in the closed
position when installing a rectifier module into a shelf.
Procedure
NOTE! Refer to Figure 6 as this procedure is performed.

1. Performing this procedure may activate external alarms. Do one of the following. If possible,
disable these alarms. If these alarms cannot be easily disabled, notify the appropriate personnel to
disregard any alarms associated with this system while this procedure is performed.
2. Loosen the captive screw on the module’s handle. Pull the handle down out from the module’s
front panel (this will also retract the latch mechanism). See Error! Reference source not found..
3. Grasp the handle and pull firmly to remove the module from the shelf.
4. Place the replacement rectifier module into the mounting position without sliding it in
completely.

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5. Loosen the captive screw on the module’s handle. Pull the handle down out from the module’s
front panel (this will also retract the latch mechanism). See Figure 6.
6. Push the module completely into the shelf.
7. Push the handle up into the module’s front panel. This will lock the module securely to the shelf.
Tighten the captive screw on the handle.
8. Certain functions (i.e. rectifier current limit, rectifier addressing) may require adjustment when
adding or replacing a rectifier module. Refer to “Rectifier Current Limit” on page 15 and the Power
System documentation for instructions.
9. After the rectifier modules are physically installed in the mounting shelf(s), they are ready for
operation immediately after power is supplied to them. Verify that the rectifiers are operating
normally.
10. Enable the external alarms, or notify appropriate personnel that this procedure is finished.
11. Ensure that there are no local or remote alarms active on the system.
Rectifier Fan Replacement
Each Rectifier uses a fan (P/N:32010485) for cooling. If fan replacement should become necessary,
perform the following procedure.
Refer to Figure 7 as this procedure is performed.
WARNING! In a system with NO redundant Rectifier, battery must have sufficient reserve to
power the load(s) while the Rectifier is removed for fan replacement.
NOTE! When performing any step in this procedure that requires removal of existing
hardware, retain all hardware for use in subsequent steps.

Procedure
1. Performing this procedure may activate external alarms. Do one of the following. If possible,
disable these alarms. If these alarms cannot be easily disabled, notify the appropriate personnel to
disregard any alarms associated with this system while this procedure is performed.
2. Remove the Rectifier from the shelf. Refer to a previous procedure for step-by-step instructions.
3. On this Rectifier; remove the front panel by removing the screws securing the front panel to the
chassis, and by unplugging the fan from the printed circuit card.
4. For proper orientation of the new fan, observe the location of the fan wires and the air flow
arrows on the old fan.
5. Remove the old fan from the front panel by removing the two screws and clips securing the fan.
6. Install the new fan onto the front panel using the two screws and clips previously removed.
Ensure the fan wires and air flow arrows match the orientation of the old fan.
7. Install the front panel with the new fan onto the chassis by plugging the fan cable into the
printed circuit card, and securing the front panel with the screws previously removed.
8. Replace the Rectifier into the shelf. Refer to the previous procedure for step-by-step instructions.
9. Enable the external alarms, or notify appropriate personnel that this procedure is finished.
10. Ensure that there are no local or remote alarms active on the system.

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Figure 7: Fan Replacement

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