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24V, 110V, 125V, 220V. Standard

Ah Range
Built into one unit Distribution Supervision

Panel coding starts from BEY901

Chargers

Batteries

Lead acid cells

Nickel-Cadmium cells

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DC-system with NiCad batteries, main line

diagram

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DC-system with NiCad batteries, main line diagram

Charger Space for Stand-by

charger charger

Battery
110V 75Ah/ 10h

Battery
Main switch

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Introduction & layout

The MSR110/12 is a switch mode

rectifier specially designed for
telecommunication applications.
It is a one-phase rectifier with,
characteristically, constant voltage
output and a power factor of one.
It provides efficiently smooth DC
voltage for modern
telecommunication equipment, and
charges batteries parallel to the
system.
The rectifiers are equipped with
automatic load share circuits, which
ensure that the load current is
shared equally when any number of
rectifiers are connected in parallel.

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Rectifier factory settings

The settings are suitable for sealed batteries having 54 cells.

Voltage settings depend on the type of battery.
Verify manufacturers recommendations.

Support charge voltage 103 V

Float charge voltage 122,6 V,at 20C ambient temp.
Boost charge voltage 122,6 V
Current limit 12.0 A
Over voltage protection, SOV1 130 V
Over voltage protection, SOV2 135 V
No load alarm, approx. 0,60 A
Slope control 1,1 A

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Factory set configuration

DIP 1-4 TRA

5 Slope control (SC) ON/OFF OFF
6 Extra current <110 V ON/OFF ON
7 No load remote alarm (NL) ON/OFF ON
8 Over voltage protection (SOV) ON/OFF ON
9 Temp. comp. Setting (TCA) NORM/+MAX NORM
10 Temperature compensation (RTC) ON/OFF OFF
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Operation actions
Normally, all actions related to operation are carried out automatically.
Manual actions are required only during preventive maintenance and
when replacing a faulty rectifier.
In principle, the preventive maintenance covers only inspection and
adjustment of output and alarm levels.
load ability
over voltage protection
current limit
no load alarm
mains fault alarm

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Setting the output voltage of the rectifier

Must always done without load

The output connector should be
disconnected, but the mains switch
turned on. (Note ! That the output
connector should not be removed
before the mains switch has been
turned off).
Do not use the LCD display for
adjusting settings.
Support charge: Turn selector to
SL, measure voltage from U plug,
adjust by using trimmer SL.
Float charge: selector to FC and
adjustment by using trimmer FC.
Boost charge: selector toBC and
adjustment by using trimmer BC.

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Inspection of load ability

Load ability may be checked by
temporarily turning the ALS-switch
into position OFF and then
switching the rectifier to boost
charge BC, using the selection
switch BC/FC/SL, while the other
rectifiers stay on float charging.

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Inspection of over voltage protection

Note ! The checking procedure stops

the rectifier !
Decrease the level set for SOV1
while simultaneously measuring the
voltage of SOV1 at the
corresponding test plug.
When the value of the setting
approaches the output voltage level,
the SOV indicator lamp on the front
panel of the rectifier is turned on and
the corresponding remote alarm is
generated to control unit of the
system.
Readjust SOV1 to its original value
and reset the alarm, using the switch
ALS ON/OFF.

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Inspection of current limit

Load current of the rectifier may be
measured using the LCD meter on
the front panel, when the switch
U/I is in position I.
The current limit can be set using
trimmer CL.
In systems that have several parallel
rectifiers, the check can usually be
carried out by turning the charge
mode select switch of some rectifier
into position BC.
If boost charge voltage is higher than
float charge voltage, the module
switches to current limit state and
yellow indicator lamp CL turns on.

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Inspection of No load alarm

The no load alarm may be checked
by connecting the voltage select
switch into position SL.
Support charge voltage should be
lower than float charge voltage level,
then the other rectifiers will take load
current.
When the load current falls below
the pre-set limit (5%), the red NL
indicator light is turned on in the front
panel of the rectifier, and the
corresponding remote alarm
generated.

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Inspection of Mains fault alarm

Mains fault alarm is generated only
on system level.
Functions are checked by
disconnecting one rectifier, using the
mains switch, and by the checking
the corresponding alarm at the
control unit of the system.
The alarm level is fixed and cannot
be adjusted.

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Fault tracing and repair

Internal faults in the rectifier cannot be repaired on site, thus the entire
rectifier module is replaced.
The following instructions are intended to help trace possible faults
outside the rectifier, and to ensure that the rectifier really is
malfunctioning. Fault tracing is based on the indicator lights of the
rectifier.
The rectifier will not start and the PWR indicator lamp is turned off:
Check that the mains cable is connected, mains switch turned on and
mains power operating.
If no other indicator lamps are active and above mentioned factors have
been checked, the rectifier is faulty.

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Fault tracing and repair

If the over voltage indicator light SOV is turned on:

depress the button ALS ON/OFF. If the rectifier starts running and
functions normally, check levels of over voltage protection and output
voltage. The same procedure is valid when the rectifier starts running
normally, but stops immediately at over voltage fault.
The rectifier gives no current:
Check that the DC output connection is properly fastened and output
voltage levels correctly adjusted.
Load share control:
Check output voltages of the rectifier, when output connectors are open.
Carry out the check on the rectifiers one by one.

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Standard sizes

Maintenance-free lead battery NiCad battery

Amount of cells: Amount of cells:
24 V, 150Ah 12 24 V, 135Ah 18
24 V, 300Ah 24 V, 301Ah
(48 V, 23) (48 V, 37)
110 V, 75Ah 53 110 V, 75Ah 85
110 V, 150Ah 110 V, 135Ah
220 V, 36 Ah 107 220 V, 37 Ah 170
220 V, 75 Ah 220 V, 70 Ah

Nickel-Cadmium cells

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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

1. Installation of batteries
1.1 Preliminary Steps
Check each monoblock separately by measuring the open-circuit
voltage:
2V cell: U > 2.06 V
6 V monoblock: U > 6.18 V
12 V monoblock: U > 12.36 V
Check that the battery rack are stable and horizontal.
When batteries are being installed in metallic cabinets or on rack
precaution must be taken to safety distance, recommendation is 10
mm.
The rack or cabinets should provide adequate ventilation, both
upper and lower to allow the heat produced by the batteries and
their charging system to escape.
It is also recommended to leave at least 5 mm air cap between the
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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

The use of metal clamps on the monoblock is
not recommended. A system made of
insulating material should be used. Distribution Supervision

The grounding of racks or cabinets should be

Chargers
performed in accordance with the laws relevant
to the country of installation.
Batteries
The reference standards for the battery cabinet
or equipment room are as follows:
IEC 346-4, EN 50 091-I, IEC 896-2 Lead acid cells

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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

1.2 Assembly
For assembly operations, use insulated tools.
It is recommended to protect yourself by wearing insulating gloves,
and to remove any metal object such as watches or any other items
of jewellery, especially in case of installation in a cabinet.
Moderately lubricate the inserts and connections using silicone
grease. The use of petroleum-based lubricant is not recommended.
The connections should be tightened by means of a torque wrench,
set to the following:
M5 connections: 2,5 +/- 1 Nm
M6 connections: 7 +/- 1 Nm
M8 connections: 11 +/- 1 Nm
M12 connections: 25 +/- 1 Nm
Check the overall battery voltage: it should be consistent with the
number of series connected cells.
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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

1.3 Commissioning
The charging voltage should be adjusted in accordance with the
specification of the batteries.
The safety system: fuses, circuit-breakers and voltage relays for
battery isolation, are all tested independently.
If a contractual endurance test is required, it is recommended initially,
to maintain the batteries under floating voltage for 4 to 5 days. This
will make up for the losses induced by storage, and improve the
equalization of the cells or monoblocks (for 3 month storage period at
20 C).

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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

2. Operation
2.1 Operation in Floating mode
This operation mode is characterized by a permanent power supply to
the battery. For that reason, a low current is fed to the battery,
maintaining it in fully charged condition ready to cope with any
demand.
2.2 Floating Voltage and Floating Current
The RMS value of the floating current alternating component should be
lower than 0.1 * C10
Beyond that value, the Joule effect induced by this alternating
component significantly increases the battery temperature and therefor
lower its service life.
The maximum ripple ratio for charging voltage is 1 % of the DC
voltage.
The optimum adjustment of the floating voltage depends on the
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temperature.
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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

At 20 C it is equal to 2,27 V/cell, at 25 C it will be equal to 2,25
V/cell.
For applications where the temperature fluctuates significantly, it is
recommended to control the charging system voltage according with
ambient temperature.
Temperature sensor is recommended to locate 2/3 of the high of the
cabinet.

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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

3. Charging Conditions
The constant-voltage charging mode with limited current is the most
appropriate to preserve a very long service life to the batteries.
The table below give an informative value of the time required to
recharge a battery under 2,27 V/cell or 2,40 V/cell at 20 C (2,25
V/cell or 2,38 V/cell at 25 C) according to its state of discharge and
to the initial current limit.
A recharge with current values higher than those mentioned does not
save much time, and could damage the battery.
The recharges performed at voltages higher than 2,27 V/cell shall be
limited in time.

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Sealed lead-acid Stand-by Batteries

4.1 Influence of Temperature
The sealed batteries are designed to operate within a temperature
range between -15 C an + 40 C.
Below -15 C, there is a risk of freezing the equipment. If using
batteries under that temperature manufacturers instructions should
be asked.
The use of sealed batteries at high temperature affects their service
life, by increasing the temperature with 10 C, service life will be
divided by two.
The optimum operating temperature is 20 C. Above 40 C, there is a
risk of thermal runaway.

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