Operator’s Manual017-201-B0 Rev. E5 Effective: January 2006Alpha TechnologiesNovus FXM 500 / 1100 / 1500 / 2000Uninterruptible Power Supply
6Introduction1.3 The FXM Front Panel (Continued)1.3.1 FXM 1100, 1500, 20001 Battery Circuit BreakerThis circuit breaker provides overcurrent protectio
7Introduction1.3 The FXM Front Panel (Continued)5 LCD Control PanelThis panel and the cancel, scroll and select buttons below it let you monitor and c
8IntroductionFigure 1.3.3A shows the dry contact’s layout while Figure 1.3.3B shows the +48VDC or +24VDC terminal block layout. Figure 1.3.4 shows one
9Introduction1.3 The FXM Front Panel (Continued)10 User InputThese optically isolated inputs let you attach an external switch panel for remote contro
10Introduction12 Input Circuit BreakerThis circuit breaker is an on/off switch for line power into the UPS and provides input protection. It must be o
11InstallationThis Section Tells You How to Install and Wire the Novus FXM UPSSite Preparation Instructions (Section 2.1)How to Mount the UPS (Section
12Installation2.1 Site Preparation Checklist GroundingThe UPS MUST be correctly grounded for proper operation.Older facilities may have inadequate ele
13Installation2.2 Mounting the UPSThe UPS can be placed on a shelf with no other parts needed. Any version of the FXM can be rack or wall mounted or s
14Installation2.3 Wiring the External BatteriesDANGER: Before starting, make sure you have read the instructions on battery safety in Section 1.1 of t
15Installation2.3 Wiring the External Batteries (Continued)Procedure1. Number the batteries from 1 to 4 with labels or tape as shown in Figure 2.3.1.
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16Installation2.4 Wiring the UPSDANGER: Before starting, make sure line power is turned off and that the UPS’s battery and input circuit breakers are
17OperationThis Section Tells You How To Operate the Novus FXM How to use the LCD Control Panel and its Buttons to Operate the UPS (Section 3.1)How to
18Operation3.1 Operating the Control PanelThe LCD control panel provides “at a glance” monitoring. This panel, when used along with the CANCEL, SCROLL
19Operation3.1 Operating the Control Panel (Continued)Pressing the CANCEL, SCROLL and SELECT buttons allow you to navigate through the menus and subme
20OperationIf the UPS constantly switches between Inverter and Line modes due to a noisy line, the UPS’s input parameters should be broadened from nor
21Operation3. Turn off the input circuit breaker.The LCD shows INVERTER, the status LED starts ashing to show the UPS is running on backup battery p
22OperationWhile the batteries are being replaced, the UPS cannot provide backup battery power. This procedure should NOT be done when critical loads
23Operation3.4 Operating the UPSThe Control Submenu (Figure 3.4.1) lets you operate the UPS or program it to suit your operating conditions. You can a
24OperationControl SubmenuLCD Shows Meaning DescriptionBATT TEST Battery Test This is the UPS’s self test. When it is turned on, this forces the UPS t
25Operation3.5 Making MeasurementsThe System Status Submenu (Figure 3.5.1) lets you make measurements of various UPS inputs, outputs and other values.
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26OperationSystem Status SubmenuLCD Shows Meaning DescriptionDATE DateThe date and time (24 hour clock).TIME TimeINV COUNT Inverter Count The number o
27OperationWhen the front panel alarm LED is on or ashing, the UPS is malfunctioning. The Alarm and Fault Submenus describe the malfunction. You can
28Operation3.6 Troubleshooting (Continued)Fault SubmenuLCD Shows DescriptionOVERLOAD FAULT The load draws more power than the UPS can provide. This ca
29Operation3.7 Last Event LogThe Event Submenu displays the last event the UPS went through. To use the 100-event log, see Section 4.5, “Accessing the
30CommunicationThis Section Tells You How To Operate the Novus FXM With RS-232 Computer Commands How to Wire the RS-232 Port (Section 4.1)How to Use t
31Communication4.1 Wiring the RS-232 PortThe UPS’s front panel has a DB-9 female connector. When connected to a PC with Window’s HyperTerminal or othe
32Communication4.2 Using the Main MenuThe UPS’s main menu screen runs on a command line system. This program does not recognize the backspace or delet
33Communication4.2 Using the Main Menu (Continued)4.2.2 RS-232 Menu TreeSubmenus 1, 2 and 4 provide read-only screens for monitoring the UPS. To contr
34Communication4.2 Using the Main Menu (Continued)Line StatusNormal The line is within specications. The UPS is operating in Line mode.Boost Line vol
35Communication4.2 Using the Main Menu (Continued)4.2.5 Fault and Alarm DisplaysThese display any malfunctions the UPS has (Also see Section 3.6).Faul
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36Communication4.3 Operating the UPSThe Maintenance submenu (Figure 4.3.1) lets you control the UPS and change selected items to meet your operational
37Communication4.4 Programming the Dry Contacts and the ClockThe UPS’s front panel contacts (Section 1.3.1) can be programmed to meet your specicatio
38Communication4.4.2 Setting the Timer Contact The front panel’s timer contact (Section 1.3.1; C4 and Section 4.4.1) can be programmed to suit your co
39CommunicationUp to 100 events are stored in the UPS’s log. If more than 100 events occur, the oldest is over written.Procedure1. To see the log, ty
40Communication3. To clear the log, type eventclr and press ENTER. It takes the UPS 30 seconds to clear the log. Do not enter any other commands duri
41Communication4.6 Novus FXM Graphical User Interface4.6.1 IntroductionThe Novus FXM RS–232 Graphical User Interface (GUI) works like a Web or Windows
42CommunicationProcedure1. Install the FXM Monitor software onto your computer. Restart the computer.If you install the FXM Monitor on a version of W
43Communication4.6 Novus FXM Graphical User Interface (Continued)UPS SPECIFICATIONSThis read-only screen shows the UPS’s factory specications.UPS MON
44CommunicationUPGRADE FILESThis screen lets you update UPS’s internal software (See Section 5.1, “Updating the Software”). You must have already down
45MaintenanceThis Section Tells You How To Maintain the Novus FXM How to Replace the Software (Section 5.1)•5
1IntroductionThis Section Introduces the Novus FXM Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)Safety Instructions (Section 1.1)Unpacking and Inspection Instruc
46Maintenance5.1 Updating the SoftwareThe UPS’s rmware can be reinstalled or updated to the latest version with this procedure.Tools and Materials Re
47SpecicationsMechanical SpecicationsFXM 1100/1500/2000 Dimensions, in (mm) H x W x D5.2 x 15.5 x 8.75(133 x 394 x 222)FXM 1100/1500/2000 Weight, lb
48SpecicationsBoost/Buck/Line Transfer ThresholdsSubject to change without noticeParameter 120VAC Units 230VAC UnitsHigh Line TransferHigh Line Retra
49Index100 Event log, RS-232 ...39-4024VDC, FXM 500 ...54
50Indexmaintenance submenu ...33, 36main menu, use of ...
51IndexINV BYPASS ...24INV RECORD ...
52Index...20System status menu ...
53IndexVOLTAGE ...24VOUT ...
54WarrantyLIMITED 24-MONTH WARRANTYAC PRODUCTSAlpha Technologies warrants its equipment to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanshi
Emergency Shutdown ProcedureThe Novus FXM has more than one live circuit. In an emergency, line power may be disconnected at the input, but there can
2Introduction1.1.1 UPS Safety ChecklistThis Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is to be installed by people trained in the safe use of high-energy pow
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3Introduction1.1.2 Battery Safety ChecklistBattery Emergency ProceduresIf electrolyte splashes on your skin, immediately wash the affected area with w
4IntroductionIf items are missing or damaged, contact Alpha Technologies and the shipping company at once. Most shippers have a short claim period.Car
5Introduction1.3 The FXM Front PanelThe FXM 500 and the FXM 1100/1500/2000 series look different, but all of the front panel connectors and circuit br
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