Alpha-technologies UPE-6 User Manual

Technical ManualUPE-3 and UPE-6 EnclosuresEffective: May 2009UPE SeriesGround Mount Enclosures Alpha Technologies

10 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D1.0 Introduction, continued1.2 Precast Pad and Pedestal Mounting Options44" (1117.6mm)32"(812.8mm)24"(609.6mm

11031-124-C0-004, Rev. DFig. 1-3, PS-6 Standard Pedestal (UPE-3 only)Alpha P/N 745-324-20Fig. 1-4, PS-6XL Pedestal (UPE-3 and UPE-6)Alpha P/N 745-324-

12 031-124-C0-004, Rev. DFig. 1-5, Typical Site Arrangement for Pedestal and Cover1.0 Introduction, continued1.2 Precast Pad and Pedestal Mounting Op

13031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation2.1 Site Considerations• The site must be planned so the enclosure receives good air fl ow. If possible, in ar

14 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued 2.3 Enclosure InstallationFollow the procedure below for attaching the enclosure to a pedestal su

15031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.4 Attaching the External Coax RacewayThe external coax raceway is held into place by two tabs at

16 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.5 Enclosure GroundingAlpha recommends 5 ohm minimum ground resistance between enclosure and grou

17031-124-C0-004, Rev. DWiring From Duplex Receptacle to Service Disconnect:In most cases, the following confi gurations qualify for service entrance u

18 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.6 Utility Power Connection, continuedThe UPE Series enclosures may be confi gured with the follo

19031-124-C0-004, Rev. DFig. 2-2, Typical Service Entrance Wiring240 Vac Service Entrance120Vac Service Entrance2.0 Installation, continued2.6 Utilit

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20 031-124-C0-004, Rev. DFig. 2-3, Breaker-Quad-Option Wiring and Circuit Breaker Part Numbers BQO, 120Vac, 15A CircuitBQO, 240Vac, 15A Circuit BQO, 1

21031-124-C0-004, Rev. D240Vac Meter Base120Vac Meter BaseFig. 2-4, 120/240Vac UL Wiring 2.0 Installation, continued2.6 Utility Power Connection, con

22 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D5. Tighten the seizure screw to 35 in-lbs (4 Nm).4. Insert the coaxial termination into the output port on the bottom of th

23031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.8 Power Supply PlacementPlace the power supply on the top shelf over the vent louvers on the rig

24 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.9 Battery Installation, continued2.9.2 Battery Installation Procedure Procedure:1. Place the

25031-124-C0-004, Rev. D• Various types of batteries with different mounting styles and hardware may be shipped with the system. ALWAYS refer to the

26 031-124-C0-004, Rev. DFig. 2-7, Flag Battery Terminal Connections2.0 Installation, continued2.9 Battery Installation, continued2.9.3 Battery Term

27031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.9 Battery Installation, continued2.9.4 Connecting the Battery Integration TrayConnect the batte

28 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.9 Battery Installation, continued2.9.5 Battery Wiring Diagrams (UPE with Slide Tray)Fig. 2-9,

29031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.9 Battery Installation, continued2.9.5 Battery Wiring Diagrams, continued Fig. 2-10, UPE-6 Bat

member of The GroupTM UPE-3 and UPE-6Technical Manual031-124-C0-004, Rev. DEffective Date: May, 2009Copyright© 2009Alpha Technologies, Inc.

30 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D2.0 Installation, continued2.10 Enclosure ProtectionAlpha Technologies cannot anticipate all of the ways a vehicle may potent

31031-124-C0-004, Rev. D3.0 Enclosure Options3.1 Battery Remote Temperature Sensor (RTS)Procedure:1. Attach the RTS probe to the inner side of batte

32 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D3.0 Enclosure Options, continued3.2 Lightning and Surge Arrester OptionsAlpha’s LA Series voltage suppressors provide relia

33031-124-C0-004, Rev. D3.0 Enclosure Options, continued3.3 Battery Heater MatBattery heater mats are designed to increase battery capacity in cold

34 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D3.0 Enclosure Options, continued3.5 Enclosure Door Tamper Switch and Cooling Fan OptionsTamper Switch The Tamper Switch is

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4 031-124-C0-004, Rev. DTable of ContentsSafety Notes ...

5031-124-C0-004, Rev. DList of FiguresFig. 1-1, UPE-3 Enclosure ...

6 031-124-C0-004, Rev. DSafety NotesReview the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regar

7031-124-C0-004, Rev. DElectrical Safety• Lethal voltages are present within the power supply and electrical boxes. Never assume that an electrical c

8 031-124-C0-004, Rev. D1.0 IntroductionUPE Series enclosures support distributed powering architectures in broadband applications. The power supply i

9031-124-C0-004, Rev. D1.0 Introduction, continued1.1 Enclosure Dimensions28" (711.2mm)26" (660.4mm)15" (381mm)17" (431.8mm)35.4&q