1U ULTRA Compact System

Installation Manual
V1.6

Manufactured by Enatel Ltd.

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PO Box 22-333
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New Zealand

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Copyright © Enatel Ltd. 2011

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scope ......................................................................................................................................... 4
System Overview ....................................................................................................................... 4
Installation .................................................................................................................................. 6
Unpacking & Installing in 19” Rack.......................................................................................... 6
AC & DC Cabling .................................................................................................................... 6
DC Cabling ............................................................................................................................. 7
Alarm/Ancillary Cabling ........................................................................................................... 7
Alarm Mapping to Volts-free Relays ........................................................................................ 9
Circuit Breaker Fail Monitoring ................................................................................................ 9
LVD Operation ........................................................................................................................... 9
Commissioning ......................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix 1 - Enatel Essential System Set - Up Parameters ..................................................... 15
Appendix 2 - Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 17
Appendix 3 - Rectifier Input Fuse Curves ................................................................................. 18
Appendix 4 - AC Input Transient Protection .............................................................................. 18
Appendix 5 - System Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................... 21
Appendix 6 - Model Specifications ............................................................................................ 23

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RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: For your protection, the following information and the product manual should
be read and thoroughly understood before unpacking, installing and using the
equipment.

We present all equipment to the delivering carrier securely packed and in perfect condition.
Upon acceptance of the package from us, the delivering carrier assumes responsibility for its
safe arrival to you. Once you receive the equipment, it is your responsibility to document any
damage the carrier may have inflicted, and to file your claim promptly and accurately.

Package Inspection
 Examine the shipping crate or carton for any visible damage: punctures, dents and any
other signs of possible internal damage.
 Describe any damage or shortage on the receiving documents and have the carrier sign
their full name.

Equipment Inspection
 Within fifteen days, open crate or carton and inspect the contents for damages. While
unpacking, be careful not to discard any equipment, parts or manuals. If any damage is
detected, call the delivering carrier to determine the appropriate action. They may require
an inspection.
Save all the shipping materials for the inspector to see!
 After the inspection has been made and you have found damage, call us. We will determine
if the equipment should be returned to our plant for repair or if some other method would be
more expeditious. If it is determined that the equipment should be returned to us, ask the
delivering carrier to send the packages back at the delivering carrier’s expense.
 If repair is necessary, we will invoice you for the repair so that you may submit the bill to the
delivering carrier with your claim forms.
 It is your responsibility to file a claim with the delivering carrier. Failure to properly file a
claim for shipping damages may void warranty service for any physical damages later
reported for repair.

Handling
Handle the equipment with care. Do not drop or lean on front panel or connectors. Keep away
from moisture.

Identification Labels
Model numbers are clearly marked on all equipment. Please refer to these numbers in all
correspondence with Enatel.

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SCOPE
This manual covers essential information for the installation and commissioning of the 1U
ULTRA Compact Enatel Compact DC Power System (see Appendix for individual model
specifications).
System set-up for the rectifiers, alarms etc., are provided in separate manuals for the SM3x
supervisory module and RM2048/RM1848 rectifier.
All installation and maintenance must be carried out by suitably qualified personnel.
Note: The 1U ULTRA Compact system is available with positive earthing (-48VDC, -60VDC) or
negative earthing (+24VDC). The installation manual covers both earthing varieties, the
standard system is assumed to be positive earthing. Where parameters and settings
differ between systems, the negative earthed system parameters will be specified within
parenthesis i.e.( ).

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The 1U ULTRA Compact DC Power System has a maximum power output of 4.0kW (+24V
rated to 2.0kW), producing a maximum current output of 83A at -48Vdc (74A at -54V) or 83A at
+24Vdc (74A at +27V).
The system is intended to be a complete power system in a box, so no connections need to be
made internally. All the AC, DC (Load and Battery) connections are made at the rear of the unit.
Alarm connections are assessable from the front.
The system is designed to be extremely simple to install and set up.
The following is a summary of the system:
- Overall size is 483mm wide (19” standard mounting) x 44.5mm high (1U) x 350mm deep
- Up to 2 RM18xx series rectifiers or 2 RM20xx rectifiers - may be packaged separately
- SM31 or SM32 supervisory module (fully integrated in the system)
- Battery Low Voltage Disconnect fitted as standard (80A rating).
- 1x 63A Battery Circuit Breaker, this may be specified as different values (from 2A to 63A) at
time of order.
- 1x 63A Load Circuit Breaker, this may be specified as different values (from 2A to 63A) at
time of order.
- System weight is approximately 5kg without rectifiers, and 7.6kg with two rectifiers fitted.

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- Single set of 1-phase input terminals (phase, neutral and earth)

Note: This system is supplied with the AC and DC earths connected. The standard system
(+ve earth system) output has the DC Common in the positive side of the circuit (-ve
earth system output has the DC Common in the negative side of the circuit).
The earth link can be removed from the system to isolate earths. Please see the
relevant section.

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INSTALLATION
Unpacking & Installing in 19” Rack
Upon unpacking, check that the unit is not damaged, and that you have the required number of
rectifiers.
The unit fits into a standard 19” mounting frame. The mounting screws should be M6, however
M5 may be used with washers. Be sure to mount the unit in the 19” frame squarely if M5
screws are used.
To fit the cover, remove the screws securing the top of the system and place on. Secure the
cover to the chassis by replacing the screws. The rack will be able to securely hold the 1U
system with just the bottom two screws fitted. Brace cabinet mounting if necessary.
Please note the complete system weight is 7.6Kg. Ensure the 19” mounting rails are able to
withstand mounting of the system.

AC & DC Cabling
The AC terminals are clearly marked at the rear of the system (see Fig 1). The terminals can
accept up to 10mm2 cables.
Load (+ve)
Com (+ve)

Com (+ve)
Load (-ve)

Com (-ve)

Com (-ve)
Batt (+ve)
Batt (-ve)

Neutral

Neutral
Line 1

Line 1
Earth

Earth

+ve earth system -ve earth system

(-48V, -60V) (+24V)

Fig. 1 System AC and DC Connection

The AC earth is internally bonded to the system chassis. DC Common (+ve or –ve depending
on specification - see appendix for model numbers) is connected to the AC earth by a
removable cable (green/yellow), but can be removed if DC output is required to be isolated from
AC earth.

DC Earth

Fig. 2 System DC Earth connection

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DC Cabling
CAUTION: Use extreme care when fitting batteries & their connections. Remove all jewellery
and rings from oneself prior to commencing the installation. Always use insulated
tools when fitting batteries and take extreme care not to short terminals when
working on them.
All live DC cables terminate on the connectors at the rear of the unit as shown in Figure 1.
These terminals are all 10mm2.
The internal battery cabling goes directly to the circuit breaker, then via a Low Voltage
Disconnect relay and current shunt to the internal live bus. This can be seen on the wiring
diagram as the rear of this manual.
Common (+ve or –ve depending on specification) connections for both load and battery
connections are made to the common connector at the rear of the system also shown in Fig 1.

Ensure cables are strain relieved by utilising the cable tie slots provided (see Fig 3).
Once cables are connected, ensure cable connector cover is fitted and secured.

Live Cables Common Cables

AC Cables

Fig 3. AC and DC cable strain relief

Alarm/Ancillary Cabling
Alarm and communication cables terminate directly into the rear of the Supervisory Module,
SM31 or SM32, which terminals are assessable by pulling the monitor forward to expose
connections (see Fig 4 & 5).
When routing the cables, ensure they are kept away from the AC and DC power cables when
possible.

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Fig 4. For removal, unlock SM3x by lifting green locking tab.

Fig 5. SM3x cable access

The relay states labelled Normally Open or Normally Closed are for their de-energised state. If
an alarm is programmed for the relay to be normally energised (as may be possible in the case
of a low voltage alarm where loss of power will put the alarm into its active state), then be sure
to connect the remote wiring appropriately.
For full SM31/32 functionality and operation information, refer to the SM31/32 Manual.
Uncoil the battery temperature sensor and place in the middle of the middle battery string. If the
lead is not long enough, ordinary 2-core copper (approx. 0.75mm2) wire can be used as an
extension. The purpose of the battery temperature sensor is to monitor the ambient
temperature of the batteries over long periods of time and adjust the rectifier output (float)
voltage accordingly. As a result, it is not necessary to have the temperature sensor touching
the batteries. If the Battery Temperature Sensor is removed a “battery temp fault” alarm is
generated.

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For remote communications and direct computer connection to the Compact System, refer to
the SM31/32 Manual. These connections can be made via the mini-USB port on the front panel
of the monitor (computer connection to the SM31 or SM32), and the Ethernet port (SM32 web-
based communications only).

Alarm Mapping to Volts-free Relays

Note that on all systems, Relay 1 is pre-configured as the “Monitor Fail” alarm. This alarm
activates is the monitor has a hardware fault or if software becomes corrupted.
All other relays can be mapped to different alarm conditions. The SM31/32 Manual details how
these may be changed. On the standard Compact Systems alarms are preconfigured as
follows:
Relay 2: Summary Non-urgent alarm
Relay 3: Summary Urgent alarm
As mentioned, if these mappings are not appropriate, they can be changed in the field to suit
customer requirements.

Circuit Breaker Fail Monitoring

The load circuit breaker is monitored electronically by a general purpose input on the SM31/32.
The digital input will trigger an alarm when it is pulled to the system common (+ve or –ve
depending on specification) rail. This means that to operate the load must be connected. In this
way, false alarms are avoided when no load is connected and the load circuit breaker is in the
“off” position.
Note: This means that a residual voltage will be measured at the load terminal even when the
circuit breaker is turned off. This is high impedance and does not present a hazard to
the user
The battery circuit breakers however, use voltage sense to detect tripping or whether they are
turned off. This is because when a battery breaker is tripped, there may be very little voltage
difference, making electronic fail detection problematic. Hence, if no battery is connected, the
breaker must be “on” to clear the Battery Breaker Fail alarm.

LVD OPERATION
This system is configured with a single Low Voltage Disconnect contactor in the battery side of
the circuit (see wiring diagram at rear of this manual).
The SM31/32 supervisory and monitor unit is powered from both the rectifier side of the LVD
contactor and battery source. Therefore when the low voltage threshold is reached and the LVD
disconnects the battery, the SM3x will loose voltage sense (as voltage sense is measuring
rectifier bus voltage) but still maintains operation for monitoring system. The LVD contactor will
not re-engage until the rectifier power is restored (i.e., until the DC bus voltage is restored).

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COMMISSIONING
Use the following set of instructions as a guide, unless different procedures are recommended
by local authorities.
Note: Refer to Appendix 1 to check important System Set - Up parameters while
commissioning.
Pre-check:
1. No more building work to be carried out in site to avoid concrete and plaster dust being
ingested into rectifiers and systems.
2. System installation is completed.
3. Battery and load circuit breakers are turned off, and upstream AC has been turned off (i.e.,
system is completely de-powered).
4. Rectifier modules have been placed into their shelf positions, and pulled forward enough to
disconnect them from the system.
5. Check that the protective AC Earth is connected as per local regulations, and check that the
DC Earth has been strapped to the AC Earth at a point physically close to the DC Power
System (unless specifically requested otherwise). There must only be one AC to DC earth
strap.
Note: This system is available in either positive earthing (-48VDC, -60VDC) or negative
earthing (+24VDC) configurations. Before connecting batteries or rectifiers ensure that
the correct system has been specified and earthing is correct for your application.
6. Turn on AC upstream and check that voltages from phase to neutral are as expected.
Rectifier Start-up
1. Turn the upstream AC circuits on.
2. Fully insert first rectifier, wait for the rectifier to start and its power on LED to remain green.
3. Check the SM3x powers up, and indicates the system default float voltage on its display. If
the audible alarm activates, press any button to silence it.
4. If a different system float voltage has been specified, set this at this time using the
procedure specified in the SM3x Manual (either from the front panel or connected
computer).
5. Fully insert the rest of the rectifiers ensuring they power up with only their green “power on”
LED illuminated.
6. Check that the load and battery currents on the SM3x are 0 amps (+/- 1 or 2 amps).
7. Check that all SM3x configuration settings are correct (as per customer specification) with
respect to:
- Voltage levels
- Alarm settings
- Alarm mappings to the volts-free relays
(refer to the SM3x manual for information on how to check these via the front panel or
locally connected computer).
Battery Start-up
Note: It is important that battery circuit breaker connections should be made when the rectifiers
are turned on and the system is “live”. This is because the system voltage and battery
voltages will be similar, thus minimising any arcing during connection. This also
prevents high current arcing due to the charging of the rectifier output capacitors.
1. Power up only one rectifier initially (to limit any damage if any connections are incorrect).
2. Measure the voltage across each battery string at the terminals of the Compact System.
Ensure that the reading from the DC Common bus to the Battery Live Terminals is -48V (or -
60V, +24V as per system specification).

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3. Turn on each battery circuit breaker in succession while measuring the battery voltage and
ensure that the voltage increases slightly to the system Float Voltage (typically the voltage
will increase from 2-3V below float to float voltage. At this point the batteries will be drawing
some current to bring them to a full state of charge.
Load Start-up
1. Ensure downstream load connections have been made and there are no loose/floating
cables.
2. Turn on load circuit breaker, ensuring that the downstream equipment is being powered up
as expected.
3. Ensure the system float voltage on the SM3x is at the level previously noted.
4. Ensure the load current is at a level expected (could be zero if loads downstream have not
been connected).

Note: Prior to leaving the system after it has been commissioned, ensure all AC, DC and
battery circuits are off. If it is required that the system is to be left on (to power load
equipment, ensure rectifiers are left in their powered up state, and batteries are in circuit.
This will prevent anyone leaving the batteries only powering the load (in which case the
batteries would go flat).

DC System Commissioning Check List

DC SYSTEM COMMISSIONING CHECK-LIST

Site Name:__________________________ Date:_______________

Tests Without Batteries Connected Measured/ Results

Setting

Check Float Voltage Meter:______ __________ V /

Check Load Current Meter:______ __________ A /

Alarms:

Voltage thresholds can either be checked using an external power supply, or by

adjusting the SM3x float voltage 0.1V above (or below for the low voltage alarms). It
is recommended to have the batteries disconnected.

1. Adjust the supply/float voltage to 55.7V & observe the “High Float” alarm.

2. Adjust the supply/float voltage to 57.7V & observe the “High Load” alarm.

3. Adjust the supply/float voltage to 52.7V & observe the “Low Float” alarm.

4. Adjust the supply/float voltage to 46.9V & observe the “Low Load” alarm.

High Load Volts (urgent) 57.6V __________ V /

High Float Volts (non-urgent) 55.6V __________ V /

Low Float Volts (non-urgent) 52.8V __________ V /

Low Load Volts (urgent) 47.0V __________ V /

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 Depending on the test load available, it may be necessary to adjust the High Load
Current alarm threshold down to suit. For example, with the 70A test load, adjust the
High Load Current threshold (use SM3x Config. software, click on the
“Alarms/(Levels)”) to 60A. Then simply apply the 70A load and observe the alarm
change state.

Once the test is complete, be sure to rest the High Load Current to its previous value
(or check with the customer for the correct value they require).

High Load Current (urgent) __________ A /

Temperature alarm tests are performed by heating up (using a heat gun or other
source) and cooling down (using an aerosol can of freeze, or a tub of ice) the
temperature sensors. Note that when the Battery Condition Monitor is used, there is
one sensor per battery string. The SM3x uses the average of these temperatures as
the “Battery Temperature”. Therefore, all the sensors need to be heated / cooled at
the same time.

Battery Temperature High (urgent) __________°C /

Battery Temperature Low (non-urgent) __________°C /

Room Temperature High (non-urgent) __________°C /

Room Temperature Low (non-urgent) __________°C /

When an AC Monitoring PCB is not fitted at system level (as in most cases), the AC
Fail alarm is generated from the rectifiers. The rectifiers sense if AC is present, and
extend an AC fail alarm to the SM3x. Therefore, to test this alarm, simply turn off the
rectifier AC breakers. To allow the monitor to continue to read alarms there must be
DC present on the output of the system.
As this causes the rectifier output to cease, a Rectifier Fail alarm is also generated.
To generate the Urgent Rectifier Fail, turn off the required number to make this occur
(Usually set to 1, but check via the SM3x Config software for the setting (under the
“Rectifier Control” section of the “Power Module Control” tab)).
AC Fail (urgent) Urgent /

Rectifier Fail (non-urgent) Non-urgent /

Urgent Rectifier Fail (urgent) No. Modules:____ /

To check Load MCB Open, connect a load, but with no load turned on. Then switch
the breaker to it’s off position and turn on some load (any amount will do). This will
cause the alarm to occur as the load side to the circuit will be taken to system
common voltage. Turn off the load, and then return the breaker to its ON position.

Load MCB Open (urgent) /

The battery circuit breaker however, uses voltage sense to detect tripping or
whether it is turned off. This is because when a battery breaker is tripped,
there may be very little voltage difference, making electronic fail detection
problematic. Hence, if no battery is connected, the breaker must be “on” to
clear the Battery Breaker Fail alarm.
To check Battery MCB open alarm, turn off the battery circuit breaker.

Battery MCB Open (urgent) /

To check the Surge Protection Failed alarm, simply pull the MOV out. This switches

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 a micro-switch within the SPD unit. Once pulled, observe the alarm, and re-insert the
MOV block and observe the alarm clear. (Only available when SPD is fitted in the
system).

MOV (SPD) Fail (urgent) /

A Rectifier Off Normal alarm is generated with the rectifier enters a state that may
degrade its performance (e.g., a single fan fail), or a state that is outside of normal
operating conditions (e.g., high temperature, or current limit).

You can observe an Off Normal alarm when the system is placed in current limit, or
you may wish to stop a fan to generate the alarm. The best way to stop a fan is to
use a small cable tie (non-metallic), and push it approximately 1cm through the
rectifier grille.

Rectifier Off Normal (e.g., fan failed) (non-urgent) /

Tests with Batteries

 Set Vf to equal battery voltage

 Connect battery/batteries

 Check the correct Battery Capacity (Ahrs) has been entered (SM3x Config.,
“Charge” tab). This is the total capacity, so for 100Ahr string, this should be
100.
Go to SM3x Config, “Control” tab. Set the Battery Charge Current Limit to “Enabled”
(middle right of screen). Also check Battery Current Limit (BCL) is set to desired level
(usually 0.25C10, (25%)). This means that for a single 100Ahr battery, the BCL will be
25A, or if two 100Ahr batteries are connected in parallel, the BCL will be 50A.

 Go to SM3x Config. “Battery Monitoring” tab. “Tick” Logging Enabled.

Set:
- Status Log Sampling Interval to 7 days (provides a “snapshot” of the battery
state every 7 days)
- Discharge Log Sampling Interval to 1 minute
- Discharge Log Continuation Time to 5 minutes (this is the length of time
logging continues for after AC power is returned)
 Connect load (but turn off).

 Set Vf to 54.0V.

 Turn on Battery Breaker/s

Check Battery current is positive if charging /

For systems fitted with Battery Monitoring

(BCM) cards:
Go to SM3x Config., “Battery Monitoring” tab
and “tick” start scanning.
Check that the all the battery cell voltages are
approximately the same, at about 2.25V (or
13.5V for 12V monoblocs).
If any are out by a large amount, then check
the BCM sense wiring is correct

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 Set load to required level (e.g., 50A), Check operates /
Initiate Battery Discharge Test (from SM3x
Config., “Charge” tab, click “Battery Test
Enabled”)

Check Battery Current is negative /

(discharging)

Check Battery Current Meter:______ __________ A /

After several minutes or until the battery

voltage has dropped below approx. 47V,
“un-tick” (stop) Battery Test (from SM3x
Config., “Charge” tab). During this time the
Battery Condition Monitor (if fitted) will be
logging every minute.

Battery Current Limit (BCL)

Check that the battery recharge current is BCL functions Yes/No

limited to the Battery Current Limit level
(usually between 0.25C10, (25%)) _______%

Note: as the BCL is based on fine voltage

control of the system bus, the BCL make take
one or two minutes to “settle”, i.e., you may
observe a brief excursion of the battery
recharge current beyond the BCL setting.

Check Manual Equalise (if configured) /

Temperature Compensation

Ensure Temperature Compensation Enabled Yes/No

Apply heat or cold to the Battery Temperature Yes/No

Sensor/s. Check the float voltage moves up or
down as expected.

If actual measurement is required, apply a Temp.______°C

known heat or cold to the sensor. Allow it to
fully come to temperature, and record the Voltage offset:
amount of voltage movement. ________ V OK? Yes/No

Check Alarm Relay Contacts

To generate these alarms, refer to the procedures described earlier in the

Commissioning Check-list.
Spare relays will not be able to be tested unless an alarm is mapped to them. As
these are tested in the factory, it is not essential to test them at time of
commissioning.

Relay 1 (Monitor Fail) /

(pull out the RJ45 lead connecting the monitor
to the system rectifier shelf – this simply de-
powers the monitor)

Relay 2 (Summary Non-urgent) /

Relay 3 (Summary Urgent) /

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APPENDIX 1 - ENATEL ESSENTIAL SYSTEM SET - UP PARAMETERS

The following items 1 though 5 are system settings that MUST be checked for EACH system
installed, at the time of commissioning.

WARNING: Failure to correctly follow the procedures in items 1 to 5 below may at least cause
incorrect system function, and at worst ruin your battery (without the ability to claim
battery replacement under warranty).
PRIOR to making any changes to settings, ensure that you back up the Configuration settings
that the SM3x is supplied with. To do this, go to the Setup page and click on the “Save
Variable to File” button. The filename is saved with a “.sm3x” extension.

1. Check/Set Float Voltage

Consult battery manufacturer’s data for proper setting.
The Float voltage is for 25°C reference temperature in Enatel systems.
SM3x Config Page: Power Module Control
Done:

2. Set Battery Settings

Temperature Compensation
You must consult the battery manufacturer’s data to obtain the correct Slope setting.
SM3x Config Page: Charge

Done:
If you choose not to enable Temperatue Compensation, then set the Rectifier Float Voltage to
that required by the battery manufacturer for the average long-term temperature you anticipate
your system to operate at.

3. Battery Size
For the SM3x to set the correct Battery Current Limit current, it is essential that this is filled out
correctly. These figures are also used for estimating the Battery Time Remaining during a
discharge.
For Telecom applications, the 10 hour rate is usually the name-plate rating of the battery.
However, once again, check the battery manufacturer’s data sheets as some manufacturers
state the 20 hour rate (which is usually a little more “optimistic”).
The second rate is required specifically for the time-remaining algorithm. A 4 hour rate is
usually a good one to use. This information is available from the battery manufacturer’s data
sheet.
SM3x Config Page: Charge

Done:
Note – you need to change both the 10 hour and 4 hour rates at the same time. The rates need
to be reasonably accurate (in terms of the proportion of 4 hour to 10 hour rates), otherwise the
SM3x may not accept the settings.

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4. Battery Current Limit
The Battery Current Limit is set as a percentage of the 10 hour rate entered in step 3.
SM3x Config Page: Control

Done:
Enatel recommends that you set this value at the highest rate possible to ensure the battery is
recharged as fast as possible (this could be as high as 30%, depending on the manufacturer).
However, especially in large systems, this may be more limited by the number of rectifiers
available, rather than this particular setting. For telco settings, this is often set to 10% (or
0.1C10, so for a 100Ahr battery, the current limit is 10A). This is more typical of a design
parameter than the need for the setting to be at this level. So a setting higher than this level
should be considered to enable the fastest recharge possible. However, consult the battery
manufacturer data to find the maximum value.

5. Low Voltage Disconnect Settings

SM3x Config Page: Alarms (Levels)

Done:
This is usually a customer generated setting. Normally, the longer the discharge, the higher the
end voltage. So, for a discharge of <1hr, this may be 1.75Vpc (42.0V for a “48V” battery), or for
an 8 hour discharge, it may be 1.85Vpc (44.4V for a “48V” battery).
Note that if only one LVD is fitted, then the other thresholds (of LVD2 & LVD3) are normally set
well outside of possible tripping voltages. Although not essential, and those LVDs will not be
enabled anyway, it serves to avoid any confusion over which LVD signal is actually being used.

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APPENDIX 2 - MAINTENANCE

As ENATEL Power Systems are state of the art electronic systems, very little routine
maintenance is required

System
During normal operation the cable entries to the MCB’s may loosen over time due to movement
in the cable strands.
To avoid damage to the MCB’s and cable entries due to heat build-up and arching, it is
recommended that the retaining torque is periodically checked at least annually.
MCB’s should be maintained at a torque of 2Nm
All other connections should also be checked at this time.

Monitor
The monitor can give a good indication of the condition of the system. Alarm logs can show
issues with the system and rectifiers and should be regularly checked.
As a minimum check ensure the float voltage and load current is as expected.
If the batteries are fully charged, check the battery current is zero or near to zero amps.

Rectifiers
During normal operation some dust will build-up on the front of the rectifiers. This should be kept
to a minimum by regularly wiping the rectifiers to avoid accumulation within the rectifiers and
blocking the airflow to the units. The positioning of the system and surroundings will determine
the regularity of this requirement.
In extremely dusty positions it is recommended that the units are removed and cleaned with
compressed air to prevent airflow blockages.

Batteries
Battery maintenance will depend on the individual manufacturer’s specification, please contact
the battery supplier for recommendations.

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APPENDIX 3 - RECTIFIER INPUT FUSE CURVES

*The Curves are average value, for reference only*

RM2048/RM1848
Input Fuse

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APPENDIX 4 - AC INPUT TRANSIENT PROTECTION

Fig 6.0

Fig 6.0 illustrates the surge protection installation principles.

The Type 1 surge arrester, fitted in the installation's main incoming electrical switchboard, is
capable of deviating the energy of a direct lightning strike. This is the first stage of the electrical
network's protection. It is important that upstream Type 1 protection is provided on site.
10/350 wave as shown below is the current waveform which passes through equipment when
subjected to an overvoltage due to a direct lightning strike.

A Type 2 surge arrester should be used in coordination with the incoming surge arrester. This is
the second stage of protection. Type 2 Surge arrester is designed to run-off energy caused by
an overvoltage comparable to that of an indirect lightning strike or an operating overvoltage.
Some of the Enatel Power System models are provided with Type 2 Surge Protection Devices
(SPDs) (as defined by IEC 61643-11). These devices are rated for repeated strikes of 20kA
(8/20μs waveform as shown above), and single shot protection of 40kA.

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Note: Enatel Rectifiers are compliant with EN6100-4-5, Level 4 without any external/upstream
surge suppression. To maintain a coordinated approach to surge suppression, Type 2 SPD
should be installed upstream if not fitted in the system.
To ensure correct operation of the SPDs, at least 10m of AC feeder cable is fitted between the
Type 1 and Type 2 protection. If the distance is less than 10m, then loop the cable until at least
10m of cable is used. This ensures correct de-coupling of the SPD devices.

Notes on AC cable installation and SPDs

The following precautions must be adhered to when installing AC cabling.

1. Avoid running input and output cables from AC Surge Protection Devices together:
Incoming Incoming
AC AC

AC to DC Power
System
AC to DC Power
System

SPD SPD
(Type 1) (Type 1)

Significant coupling
between unprotected and
protected AC line negates Minimal coupling
the effectiveness of SPD between Protected and
Unprotected AC lines

2. Avoid “Tee’d” Connections:

Incoming AC to DC Power Incoming AC to DC Power

AC System AC System

Tee connection introduces SPD

significant impedance to (Type 1)
surge, reducing the
effectiveness of the SPD (by
SPD approx. 0.7 to 0.8V/mm)
(Type 1)

“Tee” connection not “Kelvin” connection

recommended recommended

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 APPENDIX 5 - SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM

CHNT
6000A
GB14048.2
IEC60947-2
230/400V
C32
NB1-63
eNaTeL Supervisory Module
Load eNaTeL
SM32

OK eNaTeL RM 1848 eNaTeL RM 1848

CHNT
6000A
GB14048.2
IEC60947-2
230/400V
C32
NB1-63
Battery

ENP
COMPACT
SYSTEM Supervisory Module
SM31 Supervisory
SM3X
SM32

Module O
K
Supervis
ory
Module

eNaTeL
RECTIFIER 1 RECTIFIER 2

J101

J107
Rectifier
Comm's Temp 1 +ve
Backplane J10 Temp 2 +ve
PCB 0V
*see note
below

J113
Aux Power + Ambient Battery
Green
Aux Power - Temp Temp
Sensor Sensor

J111
(Optional)
I3-
I3+
+
-

Brown
I2-
4k7

4k7

I2+
White
I1-
I1+
Sm3x
Control
PLYSW

J110
Loom
Red VS2 -
+ Battery 4k7
VS2 +
LVD 0V
- 4k7
0V
VS1 -
VS1 +
4k7

Load

J109
Circuit Black
LVD -ve Supply
Breaker Battery LVD 2 Control
Circuit Red
LVD Com (or LVD3^)
Breaker LVD +ve Supply
Violet
LVD Com
LVD 1 Control
Orange
J108

J107
GPIP6 (Spare)
GPIP5 (Spare) Relay 3

Customer Alarms
GPIP4 (Spare)
LVD -ve Power (from -ve bus)
GPIP3 (Spare)
Pink
GPIP2 (LVD Open)
Relay 2
GPIP1 (Load MCB Open)
Blue

PLYSW SM3x Fail

J106
4k7

4k7
*see note
below

SM3x I/O Expansion PCB

Common (+ve) Output
Common (+ve) Output
Battery (- ve) Output
Load (- ve) Output

Comm’s (Optional)

Comm’s
J4

DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6
“Commons” (-ve)
J3

(System Live)

Relay 8
Monitor

Relay 7
J2

+ Relay 6
AI6 (± 50mV)
-
Customer Alarms
J1

Relay 5
AI5 (0-10V)
AI4
System Ratings: AI3 Relay 4
(0-75V)
AI2
Nominal Output Voltage: -48Vdc -60Vdc AI1
Relay 3
Max. Output Current (RM1848): 66.7A/-48V & -54V -
Max. Output Current (RM1860/48): 60A/-48V & -54V 60A/-48V, 53A/-67.5V
Relay 2
Max. Output Current (RM2048): 83A/-48V, 74A/-54V -
AC Input (total): 19A** @ 230Vin 17A @ 230Vin Relay 1

23Amax** @ 175Vin 22.5Amax @ 175Vin

** Based on RM2048 Rectifier (power limited <175Vin)
(RM1848 power limits <175Vin)
TITLE DRAWN
LDS
* Note: SM3x I/O PCB to be connected in 4kW/-48V & -60V, 1U Compact (1 load, 1 batt) REVISION
series between Backplane and DRAWING NUMBER SYSTEM NUMBER DATE: 11May '11 5.0
SHEET
SM3x monitor when fitted. 080064/1 PSC040201xx-xxx SCALE: NTS 1 of 3

1U ULTRA Compact system, -48V or -60V (+ve earth)

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 CHNT
6000A
GB14048.2
IEC60947-2
230/400V
C32
NB1-63
eNaTeL Supervisory Module
Load eNaTeL
SM32

OK eNaTeL RM 1848 eNaTeL RM 1848

CHNT
6000A
GB14048.2
IEC60947-2
230/400V
C32
NB1-63
Battery

ENP
COMPACT
SYSTEM Supervisory Module
SM31 Supervisory
SM3x
SM32

Module O
K
Supervis
ory
Module

eNaTeL
RECTIFIER 1 RECTIFIER 2

J107
Rectifier
Comm's Temp 1 +ve
Backplane J10 Temp 2 +ve
PCB 0V
*see note
below

J113
Green
Aux Power + Ambient Battery
High Side Shunt PCB Aux Power - Temp Temp
(PS-SHNTH1-xx) Sensor Sensor

J111
(Optional)
A I3-
B I3+
Brown
0V I2-
I2+
White
PLYSW
Sm3x I1-
I1+
Control
Loom

J110
Red 4k7 Grey
VS2 -
+ Battery LVD 1 Control (to LVD 1 coil “+”)
VS2 +
Red
0V 1 Common (to LVD 1 coil “-”)
LVD
- LVD 4k7 0V
LVD +ve Power (from +ve bus)
VS1 -
LVD + Common (to LVD 2 coil “-”)
VS1 2
4k7
LVD 2 Control (to LVD 2 coil “+”)

J109
Load PLYSW Black
LVD -ve Power (from -ve bus)
LVD -ve Supply
Circuit LVD 2 Control
Breaker Battery LVD Com (or LVD3^)
Red
LVD +ve Supply
Circuit LVD Com
Violet
Breaker LVD 1 Control
Orange

J108

J107
GPIP6 (Spare)
GPIP5 (Spare)
GPIP4 (Spare) Relay 3

Customer Alarms
Pink
GPIP3 (LVD Open)
GPIP2 (Load MCB Fail)
Blue
GPIP1 (Spare)
Relay 2

SM3x Fail

J106
4k7

4k7
*see note
below

SM3x I/O Expansion PCB

Common (- ve) Output
Common (- ve) Output
Battery (+ve) Output
Load (+ve) Output

Comm’s (Optional)

Comm’s
J4

DI1
DI2
DI3
DI4
DI5
DI6
“Commons” (-ve)
J3

(System Live)

Relay 8
Monitor

Relay 7
J2

+ Relay 6
AI6 (± 50mV)
-
Customer Alarms
J1

Relay 5
AI5 (0-10V)
AI4
System Ratings**: AI3 Relay 4
(0-75V)
AI2
Nominal Output Voltage: +24Vdc AI1
Relay 3
Output Current: 83.4A /+24V & 74A/+27V

Relay 2
AC Input (total): 9.5A @ 230Vin
12.5Amax @ 175Vin Relay 1

** Based on RM2048/24 Rectifier

TITLE DRAWN
* Note: SM3x I/O PCB to be connected in 2kW/+24V, 1U Compact (1 load, 1 batt) LDS
REVISION
series between Backplane and 10.0
DRAWING NUMBER SYSTEM NUMBER DATE: 01Sept’11
SM3x monitor when fitted. SHEET
080064/2 PSC020201xx-200 SCALE: NTS 2 of 3

1U ULTRA Compact system, +24V (-ve earth)

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APPENDIX 6 - MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Part number Description Voltage Earth Monitor I/O PCB

PSC02020110-200 1U ULTRA Compact System +24VDC -ve SM31 

PSC02020111-200 1U ULTRA Compact System +24VDC -ve SM31 

PSC02020120-200 1U ULTRA Compact System +24VDC -ve SM32 

PSC02020121-200 1U ULTRA Compact System +24VDC -ve SM32 

PSC04020110-000 1U ULTRA Compact System -48VDC +ve SM31 

PSC04020111-000 1U ULTRA Compact System -48VDC +ve SM31 

PSC04020120-000 1U ULTRA Compact System -48VDC +ve SM32 

PSC04020121-000 1U ULTRA Compact System -48VDC +ve SM32 

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