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La Marche TPS Manual

Summary of TPS

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 1 of 20 cpn 40615 model tps battery charger trupowersource ecn/date 14575 – 2/01 13374/9-99 9525/5-95 13608/1-00 13243/8-99 9359/2-95 106 bradrock drive des plaines, il. 60018-1967 (847) 299-1188 fax: (847) 299-3061 issue date: 9320/1-95 instr...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 2 of 20 cpn 40615 this manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the la marche power conversion equipment. Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) unit, (2) battery, and (3) produ...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 3 of 20 cpn 40615 personal precautions: 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case the battery electrolyte contacts sk...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 4 of 20 cpn 40615 receiving instructions and general equipment information caution: to ensure safe installation and operation, the information given in the instruction manual should be read and understood before installing or using the equipme...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 5 of 20 cpn 40615 table of contents 1.0 general 2.0 output ratings 2.1 d.C. Voltage 2.2 voltage range 2.3 output current 2.4 regulation 2.5 filtering 2.6 mean time between failure 3.0 input ratings 3.1 a.C. Voltage 3.2 input frequency range 3....

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 6 of 20 cpn 40615 1.0 general the la marche model tps is a controlled ferroresonant float charger designed to power a load while charging a battery. The model tps is a filtered and may be used without a battery. The all solid state electronic ...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 7 of 20 cpn 40615 2.5 filtering single phase units are 30mv. Rms and three phase units are 100mv. Rms when connected to a battery with an ampere-hour capacity of four times the output current capacity of the charger (32 dbrn “c” message weight...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 8 of 20 cpn 40615 5.3 status/alarm indicators a green pilot light indicator illuminates to indicate a.C. Voltage is present to the rectifier. A red a.C. Power failure light with form “c” contacts for customer connections. Float indicator a gre...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 9 of 20 cpn 40615 5.6 current walk in output current will gradually increase after the rectifier is initially turned on reducing current surges. 5.7 emergency restoration this rectifier may be connected to a battery which is heavily discharged...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 10 of 20 cpn 40615 7.0 installation information 7.1 minimum wire sizes table 2 lists the a.C. Input and the d.C. Output minimum wire size requirements. At distances exceeding 10 feet, the d.C. Wire size should be chosen to keep the voltage dif...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 11 of 20 cpn 40615 7.4 field ground terminal this terminal should be connected to an earth ground. The size of the conductor is based on national electric code table 250-95 for copper wire at 75 degrees c. (see table #2 for recommended wire si...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 12 of 20 cpn 40615 8.1 a.C. Input make sure that a.C. Power is off at the main a.C. Breaker box before installation begins. Make sure that the input source is the same voltage and frequency as that which is marked on the nameplate of the recti...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 13 of 20 cpn 40615 8.4 load sharing when the load sharing terminal (ls) on the (ts) terminal strip is connected, multiple units are forced to share the load current within +/- 5%. Individual unit outputs must be greater than 10% of the rated c...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 14 of 20 cpn 40615 10.3 equalize adjustment the equalize adjustment is factory set at 2.33 volts/cell (lead) or 1.55 volts/cell (n.C.). Turning the adjustment, which is located on the front panel of the unit, clockwise raises the equalize volt...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 15 of 20 cpn 40615 12.0 troubleshooting troubleshooting should be performed only by trained service personnel or experienced electricians. Caution: hazardous a.C. And d.C. Voltages are present within the rectifier cabinet. Equipment: the only ...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 16 of 20 cpn 40615 12.3 symptoms & causes 12.3.1 a.C. Breaker trips. Possible cause: 1. Wrong a.C. Input voltage. 2. The a.C. Input taps on power transformer set incorrectly. 3. (see schematic wiring diagram) 4. An a.C. To d.C. Short or a.C. O...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 17 of 20 cpn 40615 12.3.3 charger operates but output voltage/current is low. Possible cause: 1. Float/equalize voltage potentiometers not set correctly (see float/equalize adjustment procedure for proper voltage setting). 2. Check power diode...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 18 of 20 cpn 40615 4. Check the input terminals to ground and check the output terminals ground. If the meter indicates full scale deflection, a wire is touching a metal part of the rectifier. Look for wires that are near any metal part and in...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 19 of 20 cpn 40615 12.6 checking capacitors when checking capacitors be sure all a.C. Power is turned off and battery is disconnected from unit. Check capacitors with d.C. Voltmeter to see that d.C. Voltage is at near -0- volts, then short cir...

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    Model tps - instructions and troubleshooting information 20 of 20 cpn 40615 manufacturer's warranty all la marche manufacturing co. Equipment has been thoroughly tested and found to be in proper operating condition upon shipment from the factory and is warranted to be free from any defect in workman...

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