Uninterruptible Power SuppliesOperator’s ManualRev 0408PowerNovus FXM 650, 1100, 2000 Total Power Solutions by Alpha Technologies

Who Should Read This ManualThis manual is intended for qualified installers – trained electricians or technicians who are fully educated on the hazards

Symbols Used on The ProductThe following symbol appears on various internal components of the Novus FXM: Risk of electric shock.Related DocumentsNone

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3. OverviewIntroductionThe Novus FXM is available in 3 models – FXM 650, FXM 1100 and FXM 2000. The FXM 650 and the FXM 1100/2000 look different, but

Front Panel Description1234124Figure 3.3 - Front Panel Description1 Battery BreakerThis circuit breaker provides overcurrent protection and is an on/

5 LCD Control PanelThis panel and the cancel, scroll and select buttons below it let you monitor and control the FXM. More information is given in “Op

to the FXM for it to monitor the battery temperature. The charging voltage is temperature dependant and the FXM’s microprocessor adjusts it for optimu

“Operating the Novus FXM “#35 Low Battery Warning Voltage.” on page 40.• C4: This contact is energized after the FXM has been in Inverter mode for 2

22 (C): Isolated return for contacts S1, S2 and S3. It is locat-ed on contact C8 (#22).Contact C7 Contact C819S1:Self Test20S2:Alarm21S3:Shutdown22C

12 Input Circuit BreakerThis circuit breaker is an on/off switch for line power into the FXM and provides input protection. It must be on for proper F

NoticeRev 0408Doc# 017-201-B0Copyright © 2007-2008 Alpha Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Alpha® is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies

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4. Site Planning WARNING Restricted Access: The Novus FXM must be installed in a restricted area accessible only by qualified service personnel.

The FXM should be placed at a properly sheltered located or inside a weather-proof enclosure to protect the electronics from water, dust and other p

5. Unpacking the Novus FXMOpening the PackageFollow these guidelines for unpacking the Novus FXM. WARNING Heavy Object: The Novus FXM. is heavy (up

Available optional itemsQty ItemBatteries, if ordered from Alpha, will be shipped separately.Enclosure (with optional mounting hardware kit)Battery he

6. Installation WARNING Grounding: The Novus FXM. module MUST be correctly grounded for proper operation. WARNING Disconnects: The input and out

Mounting the Novus FXM.The FXM can be placed on a shelf with no other parts needed. Any version of the FXM can be rack or wall mounted or secured to a

one, unscrew the screws in each corner, remove the panel, rotate it and reinstall the screws. Caution: Use care to avoid damaging or pulling out the

Wiring the External Batteries WARNING The batteries must be installed by qualified personnel trained in the safe use of high-energy power supplies an

Caution: Torque the battery terminals according to the manufacturer’s specifications as given on the name plate or data sheet.Wire the batteries as s

ContentsNotice ... ii1. Product Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wiring the Novus FXM WARNING Make sure the line power is off. Turn off all input and output circuit breakers on the FXM before making any electrical

ATS/GTS OptionThe ATS (automatic transfer switch) and the GTS (generator transfer switch) are two separate optional add-on switching units for the FXM

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7. OperationThe following sections describe the operation of the Novus FXM.Operating the control panel on page 34.Turning the FXM On and Off on

Operating the Control PanelThe LCD control panel provides “at a glance” monitoring. This panel, when used along with the CANCEL, SCROLL and SELECT but

UPS Operating ModesLCD Shows DescriptionSHUTDOWNThe FXM’s inverter is turned off. Line power is disconnected from the load.LINEThe FXM is turned on. L

Logo Screen(Figure 7.1)System Status Menu(Figure 7.5)Control Menu(Figure 7.4)Alarm and Fault Menus (If Active)(Figures 9.1 and 9.2)Event Status Menu(P

Turning the Novus FXM On and OffUnder normal operation, the FXM is always powered ON to supply uninterruptible power to the load. By turning off the F

Switching the FXM from Line mode to Inverter modeYou can also force the FXM to operate in the inverter mode by manu-ally turning off the input circuit

Replacing the Batteries WARNINGMake sure you have read and understood the battery safety instruc-tions in “Product Safety Information” on page 5. Ca

Adjusting and controlling the Novus FXM ...50Programming the dry contacts and the clock ... 51100-Event

Operating the Novus FXMThe control menu (Figure 7.4 ) lets you operate the FXM or program it to suit your operating conditions. You can also use the N

Control MenuLCD Shows Meaning DescriptionFUNC MODE Functional ModeThe functional mode can only be changed when the FXM is in Standby or Shutdown mode

Making MeasurementsThe System Status Menu (Figure 7. 5) lets you make measurements of various FXM inputs, outputs, temperatures and other values. You

Viewing the 25-Event LogThe event menu displays on the LCD the last 25 events the FXM went through and the malfunction that triggered it. If more than

Communicating with the RS-232 interfaceThe following subsections describe the operation of the Novus FXM via the RS-232 interface.Wiring the RS-232 Po

Wiring the RS-232 portThe FXM’s front panel has a DB-9 female connector. When connect-ed to a PC with Windows HyperTerminal or other terminal emulatio

Using the Main MenuThe FXM’s main menu screen runs on a command line system (Fig-ure 7.8 ). This program does not recognize the backspace or delete ke

RS-232 Menu TreeSubmenus #1, 2 and 4 are read-only screens for monitoring the FXM. To control the FXM, use submenu #3, the Maintenance submenu1-Unit S

Line StatusLine status tells you the line’s condition (See also Figure 7. 2 on page 35). For an updated value, press Enter.Line StatusNormalThe line i

Fault and Alarm DisplaysFault and alarm displays any malfunctions the FXM has encountered. (Also see "Troubleshooting" on page 87).FaultsSho

1. Product Safety InformationIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety in-structions that must be f

Adjusting and Controlling the Novus FXMThe Maintenance submenu (Figure 7.13 ) lets you control the FXM and change selected items to meet your operatio

Programming the Dry Contacts and the ClockThe FXM’s front panel contacts (See "Contacts C1 to C6” on page 16) can be programmed to meet your spec

Setting the Timer Contact The front panel’s timer contact (See "Contacts C1 to C6” on page 16 and "Programming the Dry Contacts and the Cloc

Setting the Date and TimeSee Figure 7.16 below.Enter command UPS display Descriptionclock and press Enter *clock=12/31/07 22:00:00 Returns the curren

100-Event LogUp to 100 events are stored in the FXM’s log. If more than 100 events occur, the oldest is over written.ProcedureTo see the log, type 1.

If less than 100 events occurred, the last entry will appear as: 2. eventX=00/00/00 00:00:00 0000000000000000, 0000000000000000, 000To clear the log

Novus User SoftwareIntroductionThe Novus User Software Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides Web or Windows© like computer communications with the F

Checking Your Windows Computer for the .NET FrameworkClick on the 1. Start button.Go to 2. Settings. Click on it.Click on 3. Control Panel.Double-c

Installation and Set UpYou will need the following tools and materials:Novus User Software (available for download from www.alpha. com).Windows 98 or

OperationThe various screens are described on the following pages and oper-ate like Web or Windows-type screens. Point and click to change the various

Neutralize spilled electrolyte with special neutralizing solutions in a “spill kit” or a solution of 1 lb. (0.45 kg) of baking soda (bicar-bonate of

UPS MONITORINGThese read-only screens show the FXM’s current input and output values and other measurements. Input & Output: This shows you the

Relay & Load Shed: This shows you how the front panel dry con-tacts are configured. If any relays are used for load shedding, it shows the time the

UPS MAINTENANCEThese screens let you configure and adjust the FXM to meet your op-erating needs. To change any parameter, either click on the On/Off

Inverter: This lets you turn the inverter on or off to start or stop backup battery power to the load.Figure 7. 26 – UPS Maintenance: Inverter screenR

Controlling the external fan by temperature triggered dry contactThe Novus FXM has up to 6 dry contacts (C1 to C6) on the front panel which can be con

(a) Assigning the Temperature trigger function to a dry contact(b) Setting the Temperature trigger valueFigure 7. 28 – Temperature trigger function v

RS-232 HyperTerminal – the Temperature trigger function can be 3. assigned to any available dry contacts as described in "Program-ming the Dry Co

RS-232 GUI – Figure 2. 7. 3 0 shows the UPS Maintenance > Unit Configuration screen. Click the Restore Defaults button. Enter the password to execu

Number of weeks setting of periodical self-testDay of the week setting of periodical self-testTime of the day setting of periodical self-testBattery l

ture called the Time of Day Action is added to deactivate the timer during a user defined time period of the day. See Figure 7.3 2.  Inverter mode

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and check with your local jurisdictions for saf

Figure 7. 3 4 – Time Of Day Action StatusOnce the Time of Day Action is configured, the FXM will automati-cally disable the timers during inverter mode

Password: This lets you set the FXM’s password. The factory set password is 1111.Figure 7. 3 6 – UPS Maintenance: Password screen Note The password

Figure 7. 3 8 – User Input Conguration: Setting the Trigger TypeIn the Input 1 column, click on the 2. Type down arrow to display the 3 types of av

Figure 7. 41 – User Input Current StatusYou can perform a quick test by shorting the User Input 1 dry con-tact pin (pin 19 of C6) to ground (pin 22 o

High to Lowedge triggerUser inputAction #1 Action #1(b) Level = Low User Input = High to Low, Action #1 is triggered User Input = Low to High, no acti

User inputAction #1 Action #2 Action #1(b) Level = LowUser Input = High to Low, Action #1 is triggered User Input = Low to High, no action triggered U

EVENT HISTORYThis screen shows you the last 100 events recorded by the FXM. Choosing a number in the Event Index drop-down box and then clicking on

In the Event Log Monitor window, the events are displayed by date and time and you can scroll up and down the list to select the events you want to se

UPGRADE FILES This screen shows the current version number of the Novus firmware.Figure 7. 51 – Novus User Software: UPS Upgrade Files screen COMMUN

8. MaintenanceUpdating the SoftwareThe Novus FXM’s firmware can be reinstalled or updated to the latest version with this procedure.You will need the f

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In the 6. uBug12 screen, type (all lower case) fbulk and press ENTER. The erase pop-up appears. It disappears when the FXM’s memory is erased. If an

When the software has finished loading into the FXM, the pop-up shows “Loaded OK in (xx) seconds.” If an error message appears, turn off the FXM and st

Testing and Replacing the BatteriesBattery lifeBatteries lose their ability to store power throughout their life. The bat-teries should be regularly t

Battery MaintenanceThe batteries supplied with this unit are sealed and maintenance free. Regularly ensure that all connectors are tight and free of c

Battery terminal corrosion inhibitor (such as NOCO Company’s NCP-2 or Sanchem Inc.’s No-Ox ID Grease “A”) WARNINGMake sure you have read and unders

Preventative MaintenancePreventative maintenance should be performed on the FXM mod-ule every 6 to 12 months. For mission critical applications such a

Operational TestActivate the FXM self-test function.1. After passing the self-test, disconnect the AC input to the FXM to 2. trigger the FXM into the

9. TroubleshootingWhen the front panel alarm LED is on or flashing, the FXM has a malfunction. The alarm and fault submenus (Figures 9.1 and 9.2) desc

Fault SubmenuLCD Shows Description of Problem What To DoOverload FaultThe load draws more power than the FXM can provide. This can lead to an automati

Appendix A: SpecificationsDue to ongoing product improvements, specications are subject to change without notice.Mechanical SpecificationsDimensions, i

2. IntroductionWhat This Manual CoversThis manual provides full procedures for the safe and proper installa-tion, operation, maintenance, and troubles

Electrical SpecificationsInputVoltage (nominal), VAC120 or 230 (optional 220), 120 only for 650-48Frequency, Hz, ±5%60/50 (auto-detection) (note: Outpu

Boost/Buck/Line Transfer ThresholdsParameterFXM 650 / 1100 FXM 2000120 VAC Units 230 VAC Units 120 VAC UnitsHigh Line TransferHigh Line Retransfer175

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Note: Listings in ALL UPPER CASE are entries as displayed on the LCD panelSymbols25-Event Log ...4348 VDC connector. S ee fr

Note: Listings in ALL UPPER CASE are entries as displayed on the LCD panelFFan, internal ...14FAULT submenu . . . . . . . .

WARRANTYAC PRODUCTSAlpha Technologies Limited (ATL) warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of t

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