Rectifier Module

User Manual (UM1R481000), Revision K

Specification Number: 1R48500, 1R481000
Model Number: R48-500, R48-1000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Admonishments Used in this Document ............................................................4
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 5
General Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Voltages ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
AC Input Voltages ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
DC Output and Battery Voltages .................................................................................................................. 5
Hazardous Voltage ...............................................................................................................................................5
Handling Equipment Containing Static Sensitive Components..............................5
Static Warning ...........................................................................................................6
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 7
Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................7
DC Output Ratings ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
AC Input Ratings ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Environmental Ratings .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Compliance Information ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Standard Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Mechanical Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 17
Operation .................................................................................................................. 17
AC Input Protection Device Requirements/Recommendations........................... 17
Local Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Rectifier High Voltage Shutdown and Lockout Restart ............................................... 18
Installing Rectifiers ............................................................................................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting and Repair ................................................................................ 19
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Rectifier Current Sharing Imbalance....................................................................................................... 19
Rectifier Fault Symptoms and Troubleshooting.......................................................................... 19
Replacement Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 21
Rectifier Replacement............................................................................................................................................ 21
Rectifier Fan Replacement ............................................................................................................................... 22

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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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety
DANGER! YOU MUST FOLLOW APPROVED SAFETY PROCEDURES.
Performing the following procedures may expose you to hazards. These procedures should be
performed by qualified technicians familiar with the hazards associated with this type of equipment.
These hazards may include shock, energy, and/or burns. To avoid these hazards:
a) The tasks should be performed in the order indicated.
b) Remove watches, rings, and other metal objects.
c) Prior to contacting any uninsulated surface or termination, use a voltmeter to verify that no voltage
or the expected voltage is present. Check for voltage with both AC and DC voltmeters prior to
making contact.
d) Wear eye protection.
e) Use certified and well maintained insulated tools. Use double insulated tools appropriately rated for
the work to be performed.

Voltages
AC Input Voltages
DANGER! This system operates from AC input voltage capable of producing fatal electrical shock.

DC Output and Battery Voltages

DANGER! This system produces DC power and may have a battery source connected to it. Although
the DC voltage is not hazardously high, the rectifiers and/or battery can deliver large amounts of current.
Exercise extreme caution not to inadvertently contact or have any tool inadvertently contact an output
terminal or battery terminal or exposed wire connected to an output terminal or battery terminal.
NEVER allow a metal object, such as a tool, to contact more than one termination or battery terminal at a
time, or to simultaneously contact a termination or battery terminal and a grounded object. Even a
momentary short circuit can cause sparking, explosion, and injury.

Hazardous Voltage
DANGER! HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
More than one disconnect may be required to de-energize the system before servicing.

Handling Equipment Containing Static Sensitive Components

ALERT! Installation or removal of equipment containing static sensitive components requires careful
handling. Before handling any equipment containing static sensitive components, read and follow the
instructions contained on the Static Warning Page.

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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
static dissipative surfaces such as conductive foam or ESD bag. 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 rectifiers provide load power, battery float current, and battery recharge current during normal operating
conditions. The rectifiers are a constant power design. The rectifiers are rated at their 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 500W or 1000W (depending on rectifier model). Within these
ranges, the rectifiers operate 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,
rectifiers continue 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 500W or
1000W (depending on rectifier model).
• Constant Power Mode: As load increases above approximately 500W or 1000W (depending on rectifier
model) (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
• Voltage: Nominal -48.0 VDC, Positive Ground.
a) Adjustment Range: The output voltage can be set within the range of -42V to -58V, adjustable via
the controller.
• Output Power and Current:
a) R48-500 (1R48500): 500W (10.5A) @ -48 VDC. See Figure 1.
b) R48-1000 (1R481000): 1000W (20.9A) @ -48 VDC. See Figure 2.
• Power Derating Based on Input Voltage:
a) R48-500 (1R48500): The rectifier can provide maximum rated power (500W) as long as the input
voltage is within the range of 90 to 300 VAC. The relationship between the output power and input
voltage is illustrated in Figure 3.
b) R48-1000 (1R481000): The rectifier can provide maximum rated power (1000W) as long as the
input voltage is within the range of 176 to 300 VAC. From 176 VAC to 90 VAC, the rectifier will
continue to operate, but maximum power is reduced. The relationship between the output power
and input voltage is illustrated in Figure 4.

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 • Power Derating Based on Temperature: The rectifier delivers full power when operating at an ambient
temperature of +45°C (+113°F) or below. Refer to Figure 5 or Figure 6 to view the relationship
between the output power and the ambient temperature.

Figure 1: Output Voltage vs. Output Current [R48-500 (1R48500)]

R48-500 Output Voltage vs. Output Current at Max. Power 500W
60

50
Output Voltage (V)

40

30

20

10

0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
For R48-500 Output Current (A)

Figure 2: Output Voltage vs. Output Current [R48-1000 (1R481000)]

R48-1000 Output Voltage vs. Output Current at Max. Power 1000W

60

50
Output Voltage (V)

40

30

20

10

0
0 5 10 15 20 25
For R48-1000 Output Current (A)

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Figure 3: Power Derating Based on Voltage [R48-500 (1R48500)]
R48-500 Output Power vs. Input Voltage at 65℃ and 45℃

Rectifier R48-500 65℃

Rectifier R48-500 45℃

120

100
% of output power

80

60

40

20

0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350

For R48-500 Input Voltage (Vac)

Figure 4: Power Derating Based on Voltage [R48-1000 (1R481000)]

R48-1000 Output Power vs. Input Voltage and Vo 48V at Temp 45℃
120

100
% of output power

80

60

40

20

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
For R48-1000 Input Voltage (Vac)

Figure 5: Power Derating Based on Temperature [R48-500 (1R48500)]

R48-500 Output Power vs. Temperature at 176Vac and 90Vac

Rectifier R48-500 176Vac
Rectifier R48-500 90Vac

120

100
% of output power

80

60

40

20

0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100

For R48-500 Temperature (℃)

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Figure 6: Power Derating Based on Temperature [R48-1000 (1R481000)]
R48-1000 Output Power vs. Temperature at 264V Vin 176 Vac
120

100
% of output power

80

60

40

20

0
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
For R48-1000 Temperature (℃)

• Regulation:
a) Static: Steady state regulation is ±0.5% 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: For any step load change within the range of 10% to 90% of full load within 50
microseconds, per Telcordia GR-947-CORE, the maximum voltage transient will not exceed 5% of
the initial steady state voltage within 50±10 microseconds. Recovery to within 1% of the initial
steady state voltage does not exceed 4 milliseconds.
• Filtering:
a) Voice Band Noise: Complies with Telcordia GR-947-CORE.
1. Output noise according to Telcordia GR-947-CORE is <32 dBrnC at normal input and full load.
2. Psophometric noise is ≤1 mV at 5% to 100% of rated load.
b) Wide Band Noise: Complies with Telcordia GR-947-CORE.
1. Wideband noise emission is <250 mV peak to peak between 0 Hz – 30 MHz,
and <100 mV rms in any 3 kHz band 10 – 20 MHz.
AC Input Ratings
• Voltage: Nominal 120/208/240 volts AC, single phase, 3-wire, 50/60 Hz, with an operating range of 100
to 250 volts. Acceptable input frequency range is 45 to 65 Hz.
a) Permitted Variation: 85 to 300 VAC.
• Harmonic Content (THD): ≤5% from 50% to 100% of rated load. Meets EN61000-3-2.
• Inrush Current: Peak does not exceed 1.5 times of the peak value of the maximum steady-state input
current at full load, nominal input voltage, and for any duration of AC input interrupts. Under the above
conditions, standard AC distribution circuit breakers will not trip.

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 • Typical Input Data (1R48500): 60 Hz input.
a) System output is initially adjusted to 54.48 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 8.62 amperes.

Nominal Percent Input Power Heat

Input Input Efficiency
Input of Full Current Factor Dissipation
VA Watts %
Voltage Load (Amperes) % BTU/Hr
0 0.23 48 11 23.1 -- 38.23
25 0.76 157 146 93.0 77.9 110.16
50 1.31 271 261 96.1 88.6 101.75
208 75 1.88 390 384 98.3 90.5 124.25
100 2.51 522 517 99.1 91.5 150.68
110 2.74 569 565 99.3 91.6 161.65
120 2.80 580 576 99.3 91.8 162.15
0 0.27 65 11 17.2 -- 37.88
25 0.67 160 138 86.0 82.6 82.09
50 1.13 273 260 95.1 88.9 98.34
240 75 1.65 396 382 96.6 90.8 120.00
100 2.18 525 516 98.2 91.7 145.79
110 2.38 572 564 98.5 91.9 156.23
120 2.43 584 575 98.4 92.0 156.85

b) Maximum Input Current: at 100% of full load with output adjusted to 58 volts DC as measured at the
shelf output terminals.

Nominal Input Input Input Current

Voltage Voltage (Amperes)
208/240 176 2.98

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 • Typical Input Data (1R481000): 60 Hz input.
a) System output is initially adjusted to 54.48 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 17.24 amperes.

Nominal Percent Input Power Heat

Input Input Efficiency
Input of Full Current Factor Dissipation
VA Watts %
Voltage Load (Amperes) % BTU/Hr
0 0.23 49 11 23.0 -- 38.23
25 1.30 272 261 96.0 88.6 101.59
50 2.50 522 517 99.1 91.5 149.88
208 75 3.71 772 769 99.7 91.8 215.90
100 4.94 1028 1027 99.9 91.4 301.84
110 5.36 1115 1114 99.9 91.1 336.50
120 5.41 1124 1123 99.9 90.8 351.17
0 0.27 65 11 17.1 -- 38.23
25 1.13 273 260 95.1 89.0 97.49
50 2.18 525 516 98.2 91.8 144.71
240 75 3.21 772 766 99.3 92.1 205.40
100 4.27 1026 1022 99.6 91.9 284.14
110 4.62 1111 1108 99.7 91.6 316.04
120 4.66 1120 1117 99.7 91.2 334.34
b) Maximum Input Current: at 100% of full load with output adjusted to 58 volts DC as measured at the
shelf output terminals.

Nominal Input Input Input Current

Voltage Voltage (Amperes)
208/240 176 6.28

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Environmental Ratings
• Operating Ambient Temperature Range:
a) -40°C (-40°F) to +75°C (+167°F) with derating output.
b) -40°C (-40°F) to +45°C (+113°F) with full power performance.
c) Temperature Coefficient: 0.01% per degrees Celsius.
• Storage Ambient Temperature Range: -40°C (-40°F) to +75°C (+167°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 (2kV Line to Line, 2kV Line to Earth). Capable of
withstanding surges per ANSI/IEEE C 62.41 1980 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:
a) At 25°C ≤ 60dB(A) with fan in high speed; Measurement made at 0.6m distance in front of rectifier
and at same horizontal line of the middle of rectifier.
b) At 25°C ≤ 50dB(A) with fan in low speed; Measurement made at 0.6m distance in front of rectifier
and at same horizontal line of the middle of rectifier.
• EMI/RFI Suppression: Rectifier operating in a Module Mounting Shelf conform to the requirements of
FCC rules Part 15, Subpart B, Class B for Radiated and Conducted emissions limits.
Compliance Information
• EMC: ETSI EN 300 386 class B, FCC CFR 47 Part 15 class B, Telcordia GR-1089-CORE class B.
• Safety: IEC 60950, EN 60950, UL 60950.
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 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 500W or
1000W (depending on rectifier model).

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 • Constant Power Mode: As load increases above approximately 500W or 1000W (depending on rectifier
model) (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 80 V, ±5 V; hysteresis is 10 - 20 VAC for restart.
2. High voltage disable point 305 V, ±5 V; hysteresis is 10 - 15 VAC for restart.
b) R48-500 (1R48500): Output power is not derated with input voltage.
R48-1000 (1R481000): Output power derates linearly from 1000W to 500W between 176VAC and
90VAC. When input voltage is greater than 176VAC, output power remains at 1000W.
• Output Protection:
a) Overload / Reverse Current: The rectifier has a 28A fuse wire 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 0.862A to 10.344A (R48-500 [1R48500]) or 1.724A to 20.688A (R48- 1000
[1R481000]), adjustable via the controller. The current limit accuracy is less than [0, 2A] when the
output voltage ranges from 42 to 58V.
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. Adjustable Control: If rectifier output voltage exceeds an adjustable preset value and the
rectifier is delivering more than 10% of its rated current, the rectifier shuts down. (Adjustable
from 56 VDC to 59 VDC via the controller. The restart hysteresis is 0.5 V ±0.2 V.)
The rectifier then restarts and a HVSD restart timer starts (time value configurable via the
controller, factory default is 5 minutes). If output voltage again exceeds the high voltage
shutdown value before the HVSD restart timer expires, the rectifier shuts down and locks out.
Manual restart is then required (by turning power to the rectifier off or by removing the rectifier,
waiting until the LEDs on the rectifier extinguish, then turning power to the rectifier on or re-
inserting the rectifier). If the rectifier does not experience a high voltage condition before the
HVSD restart timer expires, the restart circuit is reset.
If two or more rectifiers are paralleled, only the rectifier causing the high voltage condition shuts
down.

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 2. Backup: If rectifier output voltage exceeds 59.5 V ±0.5 V (non-adjustable) and the rectifier is
delivering more than 10% of its rated current, the rectifier shuts down. The rectifier then
restarts and a HVSD restart timer starts (time value configurable via the controller, factory
default is 5 minutes). If output voltage again exceeds the high voltage shutdown value before
the HVSD restart timer expires, the rectifier shuts down and locks out. Manual restart is then
required (by turning power to the rectifier off or by removing the rectifier, waiting until the LEDs
on the rectifier extinguish, then turning power to the rectifier on or re-inserting the rectifier).
• 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.
• Fan Control: When the input voltage is within a normal range, the built-in processor adjusts the fan’s
speed according to the rectifier ambient and internal temperature. This feature can be disabled allowing
the fan to run at full speed regardless of temperature.
• Fan Fault Protection: An alarm will be generated upon a fan fault. In such cases, the fault indicator (red)
on the rectifier front panel will flash and the rectifier will also inhibit its output. Auto recovery is enabled
upon the clearing of the corresponding fault.
• 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.
- The rectifier default factory output voltage is 53.5V.
- Once power is applied to the rectifier and the rectifier is recognized by the controller, the output
voltage is updated to the setting programmed into the controller.
- If communications with an SCU+ controller is lost, rectifier output voltage goes to a default value
programmed into the controller (this is a separate programmable parameter from the output voltage
setting).
- If communications with an ACU+ or NCU controller is lost, rectifier output voltage goes to the last
communicated float output voltage setting in the controller (the last communicated float output
voltage setting is stored in the rectifier).
- The rectifier will revert to normal operation once normal communication to the controller is restored.
• Imbalance of Rectifier Output Current:
a) When the average current of all rectifier modules is greater than 20% of full rated current, and the
difference between local rectifier current and average current is greater than 16% of full rated
current, the yellow protection indicator will illuminate.
b) When the average current of all rectifier modules is greater than 10% of full rated current, and local
rectifier current is less than 2% of full rated current, then the red fault indicator will illuminate.

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 • 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
1 lists the different commands and information exchanged between the rectifier and the controller.
• External Control Circuits: Provided via the associated controller. Refer to the separate Power System
documentation for a complete description of available external control circuits.
• External Alarm Circuits: Provided via the associated controller. Refer to the separate Power System
documentation for a description of available external alarms.

Table 1: Exchange of Information between Rectifier and Controller

Commands / signals that can be Information gathered by the
received by the Rectifier Module Controller from the Rectifier
from the Controller. Module.
• Turn On/Off • Input Voltage
• Voltage Walk-in On/Off • Output Voltage
• HVSD Reset • Output Current
• Current Limit Adjustment • Current Limit Setting
• Voltage Adjustment • 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
• Imbalanced Output Current
• Address
• Code
• Date
• Software Version
• Hardware Version

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Mechanical Specifications
• Dimensions:
a) Millimeters: 40.8 (Height) X 86.5 (Width) X 241 (Depth).
b) Inches: 1.6 (Height) X 3.4 (Width) X 9.5 (Depth).
• Weight: 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs).
• Indicators:
a) Power (Green)
b) Protection (Yellow)
c) Alarm (Red)

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 7.
Description: There are three (3) indicators located on the rectifier’s front panel. The functions of these
indicators are as shown in Table 2.

Figure 7: Local Indicator Locations

Power Indicator
(Green)
Protection Indicator
(Yellow)
Alarm Indicator
(Red)

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Table 2: Local Indicators
Indicator Normal State Alarm State Alarm Cause
No input voltage.
Off
Power Internal input fuse open.
On
(Green) The rectifier is being identified by the
Flashing controller.
AC input under/over voltage.
PFC output under/over voltage.
Moderate load sharing imbalance.
On Rectifier not inserted into the slot
Protection completely.
Off Rectifier over-temperature protection.
(Yellow)
Rectifier in ECO Standby Mode when ECO
Mode is active in controller.
Loss of communication with controller (the
Flashing rectifier can provide power).
Severe load sharing imbalance.
Rectifier output disabled for any reason,
Alarm On including overvoltage shutdown and
(Red) Off internal output fuse open.
Rectifier addresses contradictory.
Flashing Fan not operating (rectifier shuts down).

Rectifier High Voltage Shutdown and Lockout Restart

Procedure
1. Turn the power to the rectifier off or remove the rectifier, wait 30 seconds or more (until the LEDs on
the rectifier extinguish), then turn the power to the rectifier on or re-insert the rectifier.

Installing Rectifiers
The rectifier is hot swappable. It can be installed with the system operating.
WARNING! To prevent damage to the latching mechanism, ensure the handle is in the open position
when installing or removing a module. NEVER hold the handle in the closed position when installing a
module into a shelf.
Procedure
1. Place the rectifier into an unoccupied mounting slot without sliding it in completely.
2. Loosen the captive fastener securing the top of the latch mechanism to the front of the rectifier. Pull
the top of the latch mechanism away from the rectifier (this will retract the latch mechanism located on
the underside of the rectifier). Refer to Figure 8 for latch mechanism illustration.
3. Push the rectifier completely into the shelf.
4. Push the top of the latch mechanism into the front panel of the rectifier, and secure by tightening the
captive fastener. This locks the rectifier securely to the shelf.

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 5. Repeat the above steps for each rectifier being installed in the system.
6. After the rectifiers are physically installed in the mounting shelf(s), they are ready for operation
immediately after power is supplied to them.
7. Certain functions (i.e. rectifier current limit, rectifier addressing) may require adjustment when adding or
replacing a rectifier . Refer to the Power System documentation for instructions.

Figure 8: Installing a Rectifier

Captive Fastener

Latch Mechanism

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

Troubleshooting
Rectifier Current Sharing Imbalance
When multiple rectifiers are operating in parallel and the current sharing imbalance among them is greater than
20%, check if the rectifier is properly seated in the Power/Distribution Shelf.
If the current sharing imbalance still persists following the verification suggested above, replace the rectifier
which has had its current sharing function disabled.
Rectifier Fault Symptoms and Troubleshooting
The fault indicators that can be displayed by the rectifier are as follows. Refer to Table 3 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

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Table 3: Rectifier Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Suggested Action(s)

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

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

Correct the AC input voltage to within the

AC input under/over voltage. acceptable range.
PFC under/over voltage. Replace the rectifier.
Check if the rectifier is properly seated in the
Moderate load sharing
imbalance. module mounting assembly. If this does not
correct the fault, replace the rectifier.
Rectifier not inserted into the Remove and properly insert the rectifier.
slot completely.
Protection
Indicator Fan rotor blocked: remove any object that
(Yellow) On may be blocking the fan.
Ventilation blocked (inlet or outlet): remove
Rectifier over-temperature any object that may be blocking the inlet or
protection. outlet.
Ambient temperature too high or rectifier inlet
too close to a heat source: lower the ambient
temperature or relocate the heat source.
Rectifier in ECO Standby
Mode when ECO Mode is --
active in controller.
Protection Check the communication cables.
Loss of communication with
Indicator controller (the rectifier can Remove and properly insert the rectifier and
(Yellow) provide power).
Flashing controller.
Severe load sharing
imbalance. Turn AC power to the rectifier off or remove
the rectifier, wait 30 seconds or more (until
Rectifier output disabled for
Alarm the LEDs on the rectifier extinguish), then
any reason, including
Indicator turn the AC power to the rectifier on or re-
(Red) On overvoltage shutdown and
internal output fuse open. insert the rectifier. If rectifier fails to start,
shuts down again, or load sharing imbalance
Rectifier addresses persists; replace the rectifier.
contradictory.
Alarm Fan not operating (rectifier
Indicator Replace the fan.
(Red) Flashing shuts down).

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Replacement Procedures
Rectifier Replacement
DANGER! Take care when removing a rectifier that was in operation, as rectifier 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 into a shelf.
The rectifier is hot swappable. It can be removed and installed with the system operating.
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. On the rectifier to be removed, loosen the captive fastener securing the top of the latch mechanism to
the front of the rectifier. Pull the top of the latch mechanism away from the rectifier (this will retract the
latch mechanism located on the underside of the rectifier). This unlocks the rectifier from the shelf.
Refer to Figure 8 for latch mechanism illustration.
3. Slide the rectifier out by pulling forwards.
4. Place the replacement rectifier into the mounting position without sliding it in completely.
5. On the replacement rectifier, loosen the captive fastener securing the top of the latch mechanism to the
front of the rectifier. Pull the top of the latch mechanism away from the rectifier (this will retract the
latch mechanism located on the underside of the rectifier).
6. Push the rectifier completely into the shelf.
7. Push the top of the latch mechanism into the front panel of the rectifier, and secure by tightening the
captive fastener. This locks the rectifier securely to the shelf.
8. Certain functions (i.e. rectifier current limit, rectifier addressing) may require adjustment when adding or
replacing a rectifier . Refer to the Power System documentation for instructions.
9. After the rectifiers 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.

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Rectifier Fan Replacement
Each rectifier uses a fan (P/N 32010093) for cooling. If fan replacement should become necessary, perform the
following procedure.
Refer to Figure 9 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. Place the rectifier on a static-safe work surface. Connect an approved grounding strap to your wrist for
the remainder of this procedure.
4. On this rectifier; remove the screws securing the rectifier front cover and remove the cover.
5. For proper orientation of the new fan, observe the location of the fan wires and the air flow arrows on the
old fan.
6. Remove the old fan, and unplug the fan from the rectifier.
7. Place the new fan in the space vacated by the old fan (ensure the fan wires and air flow arrows match
the orientation of the old fan), and plug it into the rectifier.
8. Replace the rectifier front cover and secure it with the screws previously removed.
9. Replace the rectifier into the shelf. Refer to the previous procedure for step-by-step instructions.
10. When the fans start, check to ensure that each is providing front-to-back airflow. If air direction is
wrong, immediately remove the rectifier from the shelf. Repeat previous steps to check fan orientation,
and correct as necessary. Reinstall the rectifier and again check for proper airflow.
11. Enable the external alarms, or notify appropriate personnel that this procedure is finished.
12. Ensure that there are no local or remote alarms active on the system.

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Figure 9: Rectifier Fan Replacement

Front Cover to Chassis

Screw Location

Front Cover to Chassis

Screw Location

Fan Connector

Fan Rotation Arrows

Rectifier Module
Front Cover

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