Alpha Technologies FXM2000 Specifications

Your Power Solutions Partnermember of The Group™Alpha FXM 650, 1100, 2000 UPSInstallation and Operation Manual

017-230-B0 Rev 08108        Battery Bre akerThis circuit breaker provides over-current protection and is uses as an on/off switch for the battery

9017-230-B0 Rev 0810C1: The C1 contact is energized when line power is unqualified and the Alpha FXM provides backup battery power to the load(s).

017-230-B0 Rev 081010ATS (C8): When the Alpha FXM is in the Inverter mode, this normally open relay closes (Figure 6), sending 48 VDC (FXM 650-48,

11017-230-B0 Rev 08103.  Site PlanningWARNING!Restricted Access: The Alpha FXM must be installed in a restricted area accessible only by qualied

017-230-B0 Rev 081012• In the Generator mode, the Alpha FXM’s range of acceptable input frequency and voltage is expanded to accept the fluctuatio

13017-230-B0 Rev 08104.  Unpacking Alpha FXMFollow these guidelines for unpacking the Alpha FXM.WARNING!The Alpha FXM. is heavy, up to 16 kg (35 l

017-230-B0 Rev 0810145.  InstallationWARNING!The Alpha FXM module MUST be correctly grounded for proper operation.The input and output lines to an

15017-230-B0 Rev 08105.1.1  Mounting the Alpha FXMThe Alpha FXM can be placed on a shelf with no other parts needed. Any version of the FXM can be

017-230-B0 Rev 0810165.2  Wiring the External BatteriesWARNING!The batteries must be installed by qualied personnel trained in the safe use of hi

17017-230-B0 Rev 0810CAUTION!Torque the battery terminals according to the manufacturer’s specications as given on the name plate or data sheet.2

017-230-B0 Rev 0810185.2.2  Wiring the Alpha FXMWARNING!Make sure the line power is off. Switch off all input and output circuit breakers on the A

19017-230-B0 Rev 08106.   OperationThe following subsections describe the operation of the Alpha FXM:• Communicating with the Alpha FXM.• Operat

017-230-B0 Rev 0810206.1  Communicating with the Alpha FXMThere are several ways you can communicate with the Alpha FXM UPS:1. Using the control

21017-230-B0 Rev 08106.2  Operating the Control PanelThe LCD control panel provides “at a glance” monitoring. This panel, when used along with the

017-230-B0 Rev 081022Table C — UPS Operating ModesLCD display DescriptionSHUTDOWN The Alpha FXM’s inverter is switched off. Line power is discon

23017-230-B0 Rev 0810The CONTROL MENU (Table D) lets you control, program and adjust the Alpha FXM for connection to traffic intersection equipment

017-230-B0 Rev 0810246.3  Switching the Alpha FXM On and OffUnder normal operation, the Alpha FXM is always powered ON to supply uninterruptible p

25017-230-B0 Rev 08106.4  Operating the Alpha FXMThe control menu (Table D) lets you operate the Alpha FXM or program it to suit your operating co

017-230-B0 Rev 081026Table D — Control MenuLCD display Meaning DescriptionQUAL TIME Line qualify timeLets you set how long it takes for the Alph

27017-230-B0 Rev 08106.5  Making MeasurementsThe System Status menu lets you make measurements of various Alpha FXM inputs, outputs, temperatures

Alpha FXM 650, 1100, 2000 UPSInstallation and Operation ManualFor technical support, contact Alpha Technologies:Canada and USA: 1-888-462-7487Internat

017-230-B0 Rev 0810286.6  Viewing the 100-Event LogUsing the LCD display, RS-232 or web interface, you can view up to the last 100 events the Alph

29017-230-B0 Rev 08106.7  Communicating with the RS-232 interfaceThe following subsections describe the operation of the Alpha FXM via the RS-232

017-230-B0 Rev 0810306.7.1  Wiring the RS-232 portThe Alpha FXM’s front panel has a DE-9 female connector. When connected to a PC with Windows Hyp

31017-230-B0 Rev 08106.8  Using the Main MenuThe Alpha FXM’s main menu screen runs on a command line system. This program does not recognize the b

017-230-B0 Rev 0810326.9  RS-232 Menu TreeSubmenus #1, 2 and 4 are read-only screens for monitoring the Alpha FXM. To control the Alpha FXM, use s

33017-230-B0 Rev 0810Table G — Line StatusNormalThe line is within specifications. See specifications, “Boost/Buck/Line Transfer Thresholds”. The

017-230-B0 Rev 0810346.9.3  Fault and Alarm DisplaysFault and alarm displays any malfunctions the Alpha FXM has encountered. Also see "Troubl

35017-230-B0 Rev 08106.9.4  Adjusting and Controlling the Alpha FXMThe Maintenance submenu lets you control the Alpha FXM and change selected item

017-230-B0 Rev 0810366.9.5  Programming the Dry Contacts and the ClockThe Alpha FXM’s front panel contacts (C1 to C6) can be programmed to meet yo

37017-230-B0 Rev 08106.9.6  Setting the Timer ContactThe front panel’s timer contact can be programmed to suit your application. See "Contact

017-230-B0 Rev 08102Table of Contents1. Safety ...

017-230-B0 Rev 0810386.9.7  Setting the Date and TimeTable N — Setting the Date and TimeEnter command UPS display Descriptionclock and press Ent

39017-230-B0 Rev 08106.9.8  Viewing the Serial NumberTo display the serial number of the Alpha FXM UPS, type "∗QY0" at the command line

017-230-B0 Rev 0810406.9.10  100-Event LogUp to 100 events are stored in the Alpha FXM’s log. If more than 100 events occur, the oldest is over-wr

41017-230-B0 Rev 08106.9.11  Communicating with the Alpha UPS MonitorIntroductionThe Alpha UPS Monitor graphical user interface (GUI) provides web

017-230-B0 Rev 0810426.9.12  Checking Your Windows Computer for the .NET Framework1. Click on the Start button.2. Go to and click on Settings.3.

43017-230-B0 Rev 08106.9.13  Installation and Set UpThe following tools and materials are required:• Alpha UPS Monitor, available for download fr

017-230-B0 Rev 0810446.10  OperationThe various screens are described on the following pages and operate like Web or Windows-type screens. Point a

45017-230-B0 Rev 08106.10.2  UPS MonitoringThese read-only screens show the Alpha FXM’s current input and output values and other measurements.Inp

017-230-B0 Rev 081046Relay & Load ShedShows how the front panel dry contacts are configured. If any relays are used for load shedding, the time

47017-230-B0 Rev 08106.10.3  UPS MaintenanceThe UPS Maintenance screens are used to configure and adjust the Alpha FXM to meet your operating needs

3017-230-B0 Rev 08107. Maintenance ...

017-230-B0 Rev 081048Figure 24 — UPS Maintenance: Inverter screenAn accurate battery runtime estimation requires the following parameter to be a

49017-230-B0 Rev 0810Figure 25 — UPS Maintenance: Relay & Load Shed screenControlling the external fan by temperature triggered dry contactT

017-230-B0 Rev 081050Dry contact functions are not programmable through the LCD. Use the RS-232 GUI or the HyperTerminal instead.2. RS-232 GUI –

51017-230-B0 Rev 08103. RS-232 HyperTerminal – the Temperature trigger function can be assigned to any available dry contacts as described in &qu

017-230-B0 Rev 081052A typical application of this timer controlled dry contact function is to control a traffic light. When the grid power fails,

53017-230-B0 Rev 0810Figure 31 — Time Of Day Action StatusOnce the Time of Day Action is configured, the Alpha FXM will automatically disable the

017-230-B0 Rev 081054PasswordIs used to set the Alpha FXM’s password. The factory set password is 1111.Figure 33 — UPS Maintenance: Password scr

55017-230-B0 Rev 0810Figure 35 — User Input Configuration: Setting the Trigger TypeFigure 36 — User Input Configuration: Setting the Logic Lev

017-230-B0 Rev 081056Figure 38 — User Input Current StatusFigure 39 — User Input Current StatusPerform a quick test by shorting the User Input

57017-230-B0 Rev 0810OperationMany of the screens used for Ethernet communications look and function the same and contain the same infor-mation as

017-230-B0 Rev 081041.  SafetySAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the install

017-230-B0 Rev 081058The default command can be issued via the RS-232 HyperTerminal or the RS-232 GUI as follows:• RS-232 HyperTerminal – type de

59017-230-B0 Rev 0810Table P — List of ParametersMaximum battery charging currentTemperature compensation of battery charging Maximum allowable

017-230-B0 Rev 081060Event HistoryThis screen shows the last 100 events recorded by the Alpha FXM. Choosing a number in the Event Index drop-down

61017-230-B0 Rev 0810To view all the events, click on the View All button to open the Event Log Monitor window. Clicking on the Clear History butt

017-230-B0 Rev 081062Upgrade FilesThis feature is available only on Alpha FXM UPS equipped with the network interface card factory option.To upgra

63017-230-B0 Rev 0810Keep AliveThe Keep Alive feature can be used to reset power when a communication failure is detected. The purpose of the rese

017-230-B0 Rev 081064Keep Alive st atus/manual control:a. The Status field allows the user to enable or disable the Keep Alive function. When disa

65017-230-B0 Rev 0810CAUTION!To successfully complete this procedure, you should have a working knowledge of network protocols and how to congure

017-230-B0 Rev 0810666.11.3  Types of TriggerThere are 3 types of trigger:Edge triggerWhen the user input changes from one state to the other, the

67017-230-B0 Rev 0810Level Altern ativeWhen the level is set to High, the Alpha FXM is triggered to perform the next action when the user input ch

5017-230-B0 Rev 08101.2  General Warnings and CautionsYou must read and understand the following warnings before installing the Alpha FXM and its

017-230-B0 Rev 0810687.  Maintenance7.1  Updating the SoftwareThe Alpha FXM’s firmware can be reinstalled or updated to the latest version with thi

69017-230-B0 Rev 08101: Type fbulk.2: Erase pop-up appears.6. In the uBug12 screen, type (all lower case) fbulk and press ENT ER. The erase pop-u

017-230-B0 Rev 0810708. When the software has finished loading into the Alpha FXM, the pop-up shows “Loaded OK in (xx) sec onds.” If an error mess

71017-230-B0 Rev 08107.2  Testing and Replacing the Batteries7.2.1  Battery lifeBatteries lose their ability to store power as they age. Regularly

017-230-B0 Rev 0810727.2.3  Battery MaintenanceThe batteries supplied with this unit are sealed and maintenance free. Regularly ensure that all co

73017-230-B0 Rev 0810WARNING!Read and understand the battery safety instructions in “Product Safety Information”.CAUTION!Make sure all the replace

017-230-B0 Rev 0810747.3  Preventative MaintenancePerform preventative maintenance on the Alpha FXM module every 6 to 12 months. For mission criti

75017-230-B0 Rev 08108.  TroubleshootingWhen the front panel alarm LED is illuminated or flashing, the Alpha FXM has a malfunction. The alarm and f

017-230-B0 Rev 081076Table S — Fault SubmenuLCD Shows Problem Description What To DoOverload FaultThe load draws more power than the Alpha FXM

77017-230-B0 Rev 08109.  SpecificationsTable U — Mechanical SpecicationsParameter ValueDimen sion s H x W x D mm (in) FXM 1100-2000: 5.22 x 15.

017-230-B0 Rev 08106• Never let live battery wires touch the Alpha FXM, the enclosure or any other metal objects. This can cause a fire or explosi

017-230-B0 Rev 081078Table V — Electrical SpecicationsParameter ValueInputVoltage (nominal), VAC120 or 230, optional 220, optional 210 for FXM

79017-230-B0 Rev 0810Table V — Electrical SpecicationsParameter ValueBattery Char ger Current, AmpsFXM 650-48/1100/2000: 48 VDC.Battery Charger

017-230-B0 Rev 08108010.  Puekert Number and Bat tery Capacity10.1  IntroductionThe Alpha FXM series UPS units run on batteries when the AC utilit

81017-230-B0 Rev 081010.4  ExampleThe following example shows how to calculate Peukert’s number and capacity from a configured battery string.Consi

017-230-B0 Rev 08108210.5  Using the SpreadsheetDownload the spreadsheet “Peukert’s Parameters Calculator.xls” from www.alpha.ca website. Enter th

83017-230-B0 Rev 081011.  WarrantyAlpha Technologies Ltd. warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in parts and labor, fo

017-230-B0 Rev 081084Complete the following for your records:Serial # Options Purchase Date This unit w

Visit us at www.alpha.ca Due to continuing product development, Alpha Technologies reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Copyrigh

7017-230-B0 Rev 08102.  General Description2.1  OverviewThe Alpha FXM is available in 3 models – FXM 650, FXM 1100 and FXM 2000. The FXM 650 and t