4) Connect the AC line cord from the power supply to the appropriate AC receptacle.
5) Insert the battery plug from the battery wiring harness into the mating BATTERY
receptacle on the front panel of the inverter module.
6) Insert the temperature sensor plug into the mating TEMP SENSOR receptacle on
the front panel of the inverter module. The body of the temperature sensor probe
should be placed between two of the battery cases in the enclosure.
7) If the indicator light option has been provided with the enclosure, the plug on the
indicator wire harness should be inserted into the CABINET INDICATORS
receptacle.
8) Alarm monitoring and serial status reporting may be implemented if optional alarm
and serial communications firmware and hardware have been installed in the power
supply. Refer to the OPTIONS section of this manual for further information.
Initial installation and wiring is now complete.
Battery Placement and Wiring:
Proper installation and wiring of the batteries is critical to the long-term backup capability of
any power supply system. Gelled electrolyte, valve regulated batteries are recommended
for use in outdoor cable TV / broadband UPS and power supply applications. All batteries
should be tested and fully charged prior to installation.
In light of the specialized handling and connection requirements for batteries, only trained
personnel should install batteries in an enclosure. Personnel must always employ
appropriate safety equipment (goggles or face shields, insulated gloves, etc.) and only use
fully insulated tools for tightening hardware on the battery terminals. Additionally, proper
lifting tools and techniques must always be used during battery installation to avoid
personal injury or equipment damage.
Care and Feeding of Batteries:
Once installed and connected, batteries must not be
allowed to sit idle without receiving a charge. The power supply must be started, even if at
minimum load, and allowed to charge the batteries. Initial charging to ensure full reserve
time may require as long as seven days to accomplish. Batteries connected to an idle
system without receiving a charge can be irreparably damaged, thereby requiring
replacement before the system can be fully commissioned into service.
The charging requirement becomes a special consideration when the accessory Battery
Balance Manager is integrated into the cabinet installation. The BBM Plus product may be
connected only
when the power supply is fully operational and capable of charging the
battery.
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