Alpha Technologies AMPS80 HP - Manual (Page 4)

Doc. #: 026-069-B0 Rev F 2
Table of Contents
1. Safety .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.1 Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 General Safety .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.3 External Battery Safety ................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Utility Power Connection ............................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Equipment Grounding ................................................................................................................... 9
2. Product Description....................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Theory of Operation .................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 System Components ................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Rear Components ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.4 Module Location Relative to System Wiring ............................................................................... 14
3. AC and DC Power Configurations................................................................................. 18
3.1 Power System Configuration Terminology .................................................................................. 18
3.2 3-Phase Systems – Recommended AC and DC Breakers ......................................................... 19
3.3 120V/240V Split Phase or 120/208V 2-Pole Systems ................................................................ 22
3.4 DC Fuse/Breaker ....................................................................................................................... 25
3.5 AMPS80 DC Feed Options ......................................................................................................... 26
3.6 How to Configure Inverters in AC Input Groups, AC Output Groups and DC Input Groups ....... 27
4. System Pre-Installation ................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Site Selection .............................................................................................................................. 29
4.2 Recommended Installation Layout .............................................................................................. 30
4.3 Wiring for Generator and/or External MBS ................................................................................. 31
4.4 Transporting the Cabinet ............................................................................................................. 32
4.5 Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................................................ 33
4.6 Anchoring the Cabinet ................................................................................................................. 34
5. System Installation ........................................................................................................ 39
5.1 Input/Output Cabling Overview ................................................................................................... 41
5.2 AC Connections .......................................................................................................................... 42
5.3 DC Connections .......................................................................................................................... 43
5.4 Commissioning the System for the First Time ............................................................................ 47