Alpha Cordex 125-4.4kW User Manual

Cordex 125-4.4kW
Modular Switched Mode Rectifier

010-589-B2

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Cordex 125-4.4kW
Modular Switched Mode Rectifier

010-589-B2

The following documents and drawings are included in this manual to provide the necessa ry information required for
installation, operation and fault diagnosis of the unit:

• Specifications, Cordex 125-4.4kW: 010-589-B1 Rev A

• Warranty Policy: 048-507-10

• CSA/NRTL Equivalence: 048-554-10

• Installation and Operation Instructions: 010-589-C0 Rev A

• Outline Drawing, 19” Shelf: 030-769-06

• Customer Connections, 19” Shelf: 030-769-08

• Spare Parts List: 010-589-G0

• Factory Service Information: 048-527-10

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MANUAL ADDENDUM

Unit Description: Cordex 125-4.4kW Modular Switched Mode Rectifier
Manual P/N: 010-589-B2 Applies to Manual Revision: A

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WARNING
Use care when removing or replacing the covers for the AC input
connections. Never assume that an electrical connection or
conductor is not energized.

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Specifications for Argus’ Switched Mode Rectifier Cordex 125-4.4kW

Power Module Output

Voltage: 90 to 160Vdc within rated limits
Current: 35.2A @ 125Vdc nominal (40A @ 110Vdc maximum)
Maximum Power: 4400W continuous/module
Static Load Regulation: Better than ±0.5% for any load change within rated limits
Dynamic Load Regulation: Better than ±5% for 40% - 90 - 40% step load change at nominal output voltage

(output shall recover to static limits within 30ms)
Static Line Regulation: Better than ±0.1% for any change in input voltage within rated limits
Dynamic Line Regulation: Better than ±1% for any change in input voltage within rated limits

(output shall recover to static limits within 10ms)
Hold-up Time: >10ms
Time Stability: ≤0.5% per year
Temperature Stability: <100ppm/°C over the operating range
Heat Dissipation: <1080 BTU per hour
Electrical Noise: <90mVrms 10kHz to 10MHz (wideband)

<700mVp-p 10kHz to 100MHz
Acoustic Noise: <55dBa @ 1m (3ft.) A weighted @ 30°C (86°F) [five modules in a shelf]
EMI: The unit meets requirements of EN55022 (see Standards for more EMC)

In accordance with FCC requirements, we provide the following statement as specified in the FCC guidelines for
conformance to Part 15, Class A:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a co mmercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly described in this manual could void the FCC
compliance.

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Specifications for Argus’ Switched Mode Rectifier Cordex 125-4.4kW Continued

Power Module Input

Voltage: 208 to 240Vac nominal
Extended Operation: Low: 187 to 90Vac (power de-rated linearly to 40% output)

High: 265 to 312Vac (de-rated power factor)
Frequency: 50/60Hz nominal (45 to 70Hz)
Current: 20A @ 240Vac

23A @ 208Vac

26A @ 187Vac (maximum)
Recommended Feeder Breaker: 30A
Power Factor: >0.99 at nominal conditions and 50-100% load
Protection: 10kA-interrupting capacity fuses in active and neutral lines
Efficiency: >92% at nominal conditions and 50-100% load
Inrush Current: ≤ full load steady state current of the rectifier within rated limits
Start-up Ready Time: <5 seconds (excluding soft start) to complete inrush limit routine and ac

measurement (for OK signal)
Start-up Delay: Programmable up to 120 seconds to enable stagge r-start of multiple rectifiers

and to minimize the effect on a supply source
Soft Start: User adjustable to at least 5 seconds (not including start-up delay time) and is

determined by output current limit ramp-up
T.H.D. (Current): <5% at 100% load
Input Transient Suppression: Meets ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Category B3
Input Leakage Current: <3.5mA @ 265Vac 60Hz

Environmental

Operating Temperature: -40 to +75°C, power derated above 50°C (122°F)

(-40 to 167°F)
Storage Temperature: -40 to +85°C

(-40 to 185°F)
Humidity: 0 to 95% non-condensing
Elevation: -500m to 2800m; to 4000m with temperature derated to 40°C

(-1640 feet to 9186 feet; to 13124 feet with temperature derated to 104°F)

Miscellaneous

MTBF: >350,000 hours ground benign @ 30°C (86°F)

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Specifications for Argus’ Switched Mode Rectifier Cordex 125-4.4kW Continued

Mechanical

Module
Dimensions: 160mm H x 87mm W x 300mm D

[6.3" H x 3.4" W x 11.8" D]
Weight: 4.65 kg (10.25 lb.)
19” Shelf (fits 5 modules)

Dimensions: 177mm H x 442mm W x 389mm D

[7" H x 17.4" W x 15.3" D]
Weight: 8.5 kg (18.7 lb.)
Mounting: Fits 19” rack flush mount

Optional 19” or 23” mid-mount brackets

Connections

Input: Box type terminal block, 6 to 16mm2 (#10 to #6AWG)
Output: Bus adapters with 3/8” studs on 1” centers
Chassis Ground: Compression lug, 6 to 16mm

2

(#10 to #6AWG)

CAN Communication: RJ-12 offset

Safety

EN 60950
UL 60950-1: 2002
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03
CE EN 60950, CB Scheme
Telcordia (Bellcore) GR-1089-CORE (requirements applicable to rectifier)

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Specifications for Argus’ Switched Mode Rectifier Cordex 125-4.4kW Continued

Other Referenced Standards

EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Information Technology Equipment – Radio Disturbance Characteristics – Limits

and Methods of Measurement
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonic Current Emissions
EN 61000-3-3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker
EN 61000-4-2 ESD Immunity
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated Electromagnetic Immunity
EN 61000-4-4 Electrical Fast Transient (EFT)/Burst Immunity
EN 61000-4-5 Power Line Surge Immunity
EN 61000-4-6 Conducted Electromagnetic Immunity
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Variations
ETS 300 019-1-1 Environmental Con ditions; Storage
ETS 300 019-1-2 Environmental Con ditions; Transportation
ETS 300 753 Acoustic Noise Emissions
IEC 60950 Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business

The above information is valid at the time of publication. Consult factory for up-to-date ordering information.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Equipment (UL/CSA 60950)

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WARRANTY AND REPAIR INFORMATION

Warranty Policy

Argus Technologies Ltd. warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in parts
and labor, excluding third party OEM materials (example: air conditioners, batteries), for a period of
two years from the date of shipment from the factory. For third party products the OEM’s warranty
shall apply. The liability of Argus applies solely to repairing, replacing or issuing credit (at Argus’ sole
discretion) for any equipment manufactured by it and returned by the customer during the warranty
period. The terms of the warranty are Ex Works (EXW) from Argus’ factory service location.

Argus reserves the right to void the warranty if:
(1) identification marks or serial numbers are removed or altered in any way,
(2) invoice is unpaid, or
(3) defect is the result of misuse, neglect, improper installation, environmental
conditions, non-authorized repair, alteration or accident.

Argus shall not be liable to the customer or other parties for any loss of profits, loss of use, costs for
removal or installation of defective equipment, damages or consequential damages based upon
equipment failure during or after the warranty period. There shall be no other obligations either
expressed or implied. Argus will not honor warranties for batteries and other third party products
without prior written Argus authorization.

Freight Policy

Customer is responsible for all shipping and handling charges (COD and freight collect will not be
accepted without prior approval from Argus Technologies).

Terms of Payment (North America)

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Terms of Payment (International)

Payment terms are subject to prior approval and are typically through Tele-Transfer.

Return Material Policy

Our RMA policy is designed to ensure prompt, efficient and high quality factory service. A Return
Material Authorization (RMA) number must be obtained before products can be accepted for
servicing by the Argus factory. For returns to an authorized service center (refer to “Authorized
Service Centers” for locations), please consult the individual service center for specific return policies
and instructions.

To obtain a RMA number for a factory return, customers must call the appropriate location with the
product serial and model number, as well as a brief description of the problem, shipment instructions
and billing details.

The original packing container should be used whenever possible. Both the shipping documents
and the outside of the box must have the RMA # clearly marked and the product shipped prepaid to
the Argus factory service center. Argus will endeavor to repair products within five working days of
receipt. Repairs to the returned product are warranted for a period of six months. A service charge
may be applied if no fault is found in the returned product. Argus will not accept products without an
RMA number.

Business Hours

Argus North American office hours are 7:30 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time) Monday to Friday.

Factory Service Centers

Canada and International

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ATTN: RMA Returns
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CSA/NRTL — MARKS — BACKGROUND

What are the CSA and NRTL?

CSA (Canadian Standards Association also known as CSA International) was established in 1919 as
an independent testing laboratory in Canada. CSA received its recognition as an NRTL (Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratory) in 1992 from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in
the United States of America (Docket No. NRTL-2-92). This was expanded and renewed in 1997, 1999,
and 2001. The specic notications were posted on OSHA’s ofcial website as follows:

Federal Register #: 59:40602 - 40609 [08/09/1994]
Federal Register #: 64:60240 - 60241 [11/04/1999]
Federal Register #: 66:35271 - 35278 [07/03/2001]

When these marks appear with the indicator “C and US” or “NRTL/C” it means that the product is
certied for both the US and Canadian markets, to the applicable US and Canadian standards. (1)

Argus rectier and power system products, bearing the aforementioned CSA marks, are
certied to CSA C22.2 No. 950 and UL 1950, or CSA/UL 60950.

As part of the reciprocal, US/Canada agreement regarding testing laboratories, the Standards Council
of Canada (Canada’s national accreditation body) granted Underwriters Laboratories (UL) authority to
certify products for sale in Canada. (2)

Only Underwriters Laboratories may grant a licence for the use of this mark, which indicates compliance
with both Canadian and US requirements. (3)

What are NRTLs and what do they do?

NRTLs are third party organizations recognized by OSHA, US Department of Labor, under the NRTL
program.

The testing and certications are based on product safety standards developed by US based standards
developing organizations and are often issued by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). (4)

The NRTL determines that a product meets the requirements of an appropriate consensus-based
product safety standard either by successfully testing the product itself, or by verifying that a contract
laboratory has done so, and the NRTL certies that the product meets the requirements of the product
safety standard. (4)

The product on which either of these marks appear
has been certied by CSA as meeting applicable
Canada/US standards.

The product on which this mark
appears has been certied by UL
as meeting applicable Canada/US
standards.

When was the NRTL started and who governs it?

In 1983, in a suit brought on by an independent testing laboratory, OSHA was court ordered to remove
specic references to UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and FMRC (Factory Mutual Research Corporation)
from its regulations.

In 1988, OSHA revised its regulations to remove those references and the NRTL program was
established.

The NRTL Program is both national and international in scope with foreign labs permitted.

References:

Information in this document has been developed from the ofcial websites of the respective
organizations.
(1) www.csa-international.org
(2) www.scc.ca
(3) www.ulc.ca
(4) www.osha.gov

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please read this manual prior to use to become familiar with the product’s numerous features and operating
procedures. To obtain a maximum degree of safety, follow the sequences as outlined.

2. This manual provides warnings and special notes for the user:

a. Points that are vital to the proper operation of the product or the safety of the operator are

indicated by the heading: WARNING.

b. A notation that is in Bold or Italic typeface covers points that are important to the

performance or ease of use of the product.

3. Before using the product, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the product and any equipment
connected to the product.

4. Do not expose the product to rain or snow; install only in a clean, dry environment.

5. CAUTION – Unless otherwise noted, use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the product
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

6. CAUTION – Do not operate the product if it has received a sharp blow, it has been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way – return it to a qualified service center for repair.

7. CAUTION – Do not disassemble the product – call our qualified service centers for servicing. Incorrect
reassembling may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

8. WARNING – The output voltages of the product are hazardous. Extreme caution should be maintained when
servicing or touching conductive components connected to the product’s output.