The UB20.241 uninterruptible power supply controller
(DC-UPS) is used in addition with a 24V power supply
and batteries to bridge power failures or voltage
fluctuations. This configuration can prevent expensive
downtimes, long restart cycles and loss of data.
A unique feature of the UB20 series is the constant
voltage in battery mode, which will not change as the
batteries discharge. The buffer voltage in battery mode
can be set to four different output values. Another
feature is the utilization of two independent battery
chargers for the two 12V-batteries in series. This feature
makes matching batteries unnecessary and allows for
precise battery charging, testing and optimized usage
of the battery capacity to achieve the longest battery
service life.
The UB20.241 includes many battery diagnostic
functions that ensure a reliable operation of the entire
system. Furthermore, a temperature controlled charging
extends the life of the batteries. It also includes a
selectable buffer time limiter as well as ready, buffering
and replace battery contacts. For safety and
maintenance, an inhibit input signal is included which
prevents a battery backup.
24V,20A,DC-UPS
ONTROL UNIT
No Change in Output Voltage in Battery Mode
Selectable Output Voltages in Battery Mode
1-Battery-Concept
Each 12V Battery is Charged and Monitored Separately
for Longest Battery Life
Precise Battery Charging by Using a Temperature Sensor
Battery Size Selector for Small or Large Batteries
50% BonusPower
High Breaking Capacity for Branch Protectors
Smart Battery Diagnostics and Monitoring Functions
3 Year Warranty
®
, 30A for up to 4s
HORT-FORM DATA
voltage DC 24V
same as input
voltage
0.5A/°C
46x 124x 127mm
700g / 1.54lb
-±25%
-30Vdc
0°C to +70°C
RDER NUMBERS
DC-UPSUB20.241 Standard DC-UPS unit
Accessory UZK24.071 Battery module 24V, 7Ah
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All parameters are specified at 24V, 20A output current, 25°C ambient and after a 5 minutes run-in time unless otherwise noted.
ARKINGS
UZO24.071 UZK24.071 without batteries
UZK24.121 Battery module 24V, 12Ah
UZO24.121 UZK24.121 without batteries
UZS24.100 Sensor & center tap board
ZM2.WALL Panel/ wall-mount bracket
ZM12.SIDE Side-mount bracket
Class I Div 2
IECExATEX
I.T.E.
II 3G Ex nA nC II T4 Gc
Marine
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NDEX
Page Page
1. Terminology and Abbreviations .........................3
2. Intended Use .......................................................4
The information presented in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable and may change without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced or utilized in any form without permission in writing from the publisher.
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1. T
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24V,20A,DC-UPS
ERMINOLOGY AND ABBREVIATIONS
DC-UPSAbbreviation for Uninterruptible Power Supply system with a DC input and a DC output.
A DC-UPS utilizes batteries as back-up energy source.
Power supply modeDescribes a condition where the input voltage is in the rated input voltage range and the
supplying power supply can deliver a sufficient amount of current for the DC-UPS and the
load. Additionally it is assumed that the output is loaded within the allowed limits and the
battery is charged, if necessary.
The mode can also be called “Normal mode”.
Battery modeDescribes a condition where the input voltage is below the transfer threshold level, the unit
is running on batteries (buffering) and the output is loaded within the allowed limits.
The mode can also be called “Buffer mode”.
Normal mode see “Power supply mode”
Buffer mode see “Battery mode”
Inhibit mode Describes a condition where buffering is disabled on purpose (e.g. for service actions).
T.b.d.To be defined, value or description will follow later.
DC 24VA figure displayed with the AC or DC before the value represents a nominal voltage with
standard tolerances included.
E.g.: DC 12V describes a 12V battery disregarding whether it is full (13.7V) or flat (10V).
24Vdc A figure with the unit (Vdc) at the end is a momentary figure without any additional
tolerances included.
may A key word indicating flexibility of choice with no implied preference.
shall A key word indicating a mandatory requirement.
should A key word indicating flexibility of choice with a strongly preferred implementation.
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2. I
3. I
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24V,20A,DC-UPS
NTENDED USE
This device is designed for installation in an enclosure. Use an appropriate enclosure which protects against
mechanical, electrical and fire hazards.
This device is intended for professional use in areas such as in industrial control, office, communication, and
instrumentation equipment.
Do not use this device in equipment or systems where malfunction may cause severe personal injury or threaten
human life.
NSTALLATION NOTES
This device may only be installed and put into operation by qualified personnel.
The input must be powered from a SELV or PELV power source.
Use DIN-rails according to EN 60715 with a height of 7.5 or 15mm.
Mounting orientation must be output and input terminals on top.
Do not obstruct air flow as the unit is convection cooled. Ventilation grid must be kept free of any obstructions.
Use an appropriately sized 24V power supply, which can deliver the additional required internal current consumption
(including the charging current) specified as input current in the table of chapter 4.
Install the batteries outside the cabinet or in a place, where the batteries will not be heated by adjacent equipment
and ensure sufficient ventilation for the batteries as required in the EN 50272-2 standard.
2
Use wires not smaller than 4mm
batteries and the DC-UPS. Longer or thinner wires can change performance of the DC-UPS system.
®
Use a 35A fuse (ATOF
The battery fuse protects the wires between the battery and the DC-UPS and shall be located close to the battery. If
PULS battery modules are used, this fuse is already included.
Use a 4A fuse (ATOF
point of the two 12V batteries and the “Center TAP” connection point of the DC-UPS. An equivalent protection is
included on the PULS battery modules or the PULS UZS24 sensor board. Please note: The center tap connection is not
mandatory but enables an individual charging and monitoring of the two batteries.
Optionally, a PT1000 temperature sensor can be connected to terminals point 11 and 12 to measure the battery
temperature. This adjusts the charging voltage according to the battery temperature which extends the battery life.
This sensor is already installed in the PULS battery modules (UZK24) and the PULS UZS24.100 sensor board.
The following installation clearances must be maintained when the device is loaded permanently with more than 50%
of the rated power:
- Left / right: 5mm (15mm in case the adjacent device is a heat source)
- On top of the unit: 40mm
- On bottom of the unit: 20mm
Agency approvals apply only for altitudes up to 2000m.
Maximum surrounding air temperature: 70°C / 158°F.
A disconnecting means shall be provided for the output and battery input when used in applications according to CSA
C22.2 No 107.1-01.
287 035 from Littelfuse or an UL listed fuse with the same characteristics) in the battery path.
®
287 004 from Littelfuse or an UL listed fuse with same characteristics) between the connection
(or AWG 12) and not longer than 2x1.5m (equal 1.5m cord length) between the
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WARNI NG
24V Power
Supply
+
-
UB20.241
Input
+-+
-
24V Battery
Module
+
Buffered
Load
+
-
Non-
buffered
Load
+
-
24V
buffered
branches
24V
Non-bufferd
branches
Temp.
Sensor
Output
Battery
-
Bat1
12V
Bat2
12V
Center Tap
Temp. Sensor
DC-UPS
AC
DC
Output
Input
N L PE
+
+
optional
UZK24
-Series
24V,20A,DC-UPS
Risk of electrical shock, fire, personal injury or death.
- Turn power off and disconnect the battery fuse before working on the device. Protect against inadvertent re-
powering.
- Make sure that the wiring is correct by following all local and national codes.
- Do not modify or repair the unit.
- Do not open the unit as dangerous voltages may be present inside.
- Use caution to prevent any foreign objects from entering the housing.
- Do not use in wet locations or in areas where moisture or condensation can be expected.
- Do not touch during power-on, and immediately after power-off. Hot surfaces may cause burns.
- Always dispose the batteries through a recycling organization. Batteries must be completely discharged before
recycling.
Fig. 3-1 Typical wiring diagram
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4. I
Battery
Mode
Output
Voltage
Input
Voltage
t
t
Transfer Threshold
Power
Supply
Mode
Power
Supply
Mode
Temporarily
allowed No Charging,
no Buf
fering
D: 26V
C: 25V
B: 24V
A: 22.5V
27V
26V
25V
23.5
V
30V30V30V30V
30V
18V
35V
Buffer Voltage Settings
Four Ranges:
26V25V24V22.5V
Normal
Operating
Voltage
(4 Ranges)
Buffer
Voltage
Rated Input Voltage Range
Battery Mode
0V
DCBA
Range A
Range B
Range C
Range D
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24V,20A,DC-UPS
NPUT / OUTPUT
The output is connected to the input through a back-fed protection (MOSFET). In power supply mode, the output
voltage follows the input voltage decreased by a small voltage loss. In battery mode, the output voltage is a constant
voltage, which can be preselected in one of four voltages.
Input Voltage Range:
At voltages within the input voltage range, control functions such as LEDs, monitoring features, relay contacts, etc. are
functioning normally. Within the input voltage range the unit can either be in power supply mode or in battery mode.
Normal Operating Voltage Ranges (four ranges):
The normal operating voltage range describes the input voltage, which supports the full functionality of the DC-UPS
(including charging) but without entering the battery mode. It requires a minimum of 1V higher than the buffer
voltage settings and a maximum voltage of not more than 30Vdc.
Buffering and Buffer Voltage:
Buffering will start immediately without interruption after the input voltage falls below the lower end of the normal
operating voltage range. Buffering is possible even if the batteries are not fully charged.
Buffering can not be started without having previously entered the normal operating voltage range.
The buffer voltage is the output voltage determined by “the buffer voltage setting” and will not change as the
batteries discharge. The buffer voltage is pre-selectable in one of four voltages.
Fig. 4-1 Definition of “power supply mode” and “battery mode”
ig. 4-3 Buffer voltage
Fig. 4-2 Input Voltag e Ranges
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F
Settings on the front
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Input voltage
Input voltage
Normal operating
ranges
Transfer voltage for switching
into battery mode
Output voltage
Ripple and
Requirements for
supply on the input
Input current
-Series
nom. DC 24V
range nom. 18-30VdcControl functions such as LEDs, monitoring features,
input voltage
in power supply mode typ.
in battery mode nom.
noise voltage
in power supply mode
in battery mode max.
the power
internal consumption
total input current max. Sum of the output (load) current and the internal current consumption
Footnotes can be found on the next page.
24V,20A,DC-UPS
-±25%
relay contacts, etc. are working. The unit can either be
in power supply mode or in battery mode. See Fig. 4-2.
max. 30-35VdcTemporarily allowed, no damage to the DC-UPS.
The red error LED will report “Input Voltage”, charging
and buffering are not possible. See Fig. 4-2.
max. 35Vdc Absolute max. voltage with no damage to the unit.
Ranges, where the unit does not switch to battery
mode. See Fig. 4-2.
typ.
typ.
typ.
typ.
typ.
typ.
typ.
typ.
nom.
nom.
nom.
typ. 80mA When batteries are fully charged
max.
max.
23.5 – 30Vdc
25 – 30Vdc
26 – 30Vdc
27 – 30Vdc
Range A for a 22.5V buffer voltage setting
Range B for a 24V buffer voltage setting
Range C for a 25V buffer voltage setting
Range D for a 26V buffer voltage setting
Please note: The lower end must be at least 1V higher
than buffer voltages settings.
23.5Vdc
25Vdc
26Vdc
27Vdc
0.12V less than
input voltage
at 20A
22.5Vdc
24.0Vdc
25.0Vdc
26.0Vdc
±3%
±3%
±3%
±3%
not applicable
120mVpp
Range A, 22.5V buffer voltage
Range B, 24V buffer voltage
Range C, 25V buffer voltage
Range D, 26V buffer voltage
The output voltage is always slightly lower than the
input voltage, independent of the value of the input
voltage. See Fig. 4-4 and Fig. 4-5.
The buffer voltage is the output voltage in battery
mode, selectable in four steps via rotary switch on the
front of the unit and will not change as the batteries
discharge. See Fig. 4-2.
better as the supplying power supply (filter included)
20Hz to 20MHz, 50Ohm
- Use an appropriately sized 24V power supply, which can deliver the
additional required internal current consumption of the DC-UPS and the
required current for charging the batteries. See also Fig. 4-6.
- Use power supplies that do not deliver more than 28A continuous
output current
2.1A / 4.0A
1)
.
For <10Ah / >10Ah settings; during battery charging,
no temperature sensor installed
2.3A / 4.3A
For <10Ah / >10Ah settings; during battery charging,
temperature sensor is installed
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Output current
(dynamic peak current), see Fig. 4-9.
Overload behavior
Output short circuit current
Return current
Allowed voltage between input
and earth (chassis)
Capacitive and inductive lo
Input to Output Voltage Loss, typ.
0mV
10A
30mV
60mV
90mV
120mV
25A
20A
Output Current
0
150mV
AB
A... 25°C
B... 60°C
5A15A
180mV
V
Power
Supply
+
-
U
IN
Voltage Loss UIN=U
OUT
-
A
V
I
OUT
U
OUT
Variable
Load,
0-25A
UB20.241
InputOutput
-Series
24V,20A,DC-UPS
in power supply mode
in battery mode
in power supply mode
in battery mode
in power supply mode
in battery mode typ.
nom.
nom.
nom.
nom.
typ.
25A
30A
20A at 22.5V,
18A at 26V
30A at 22.5V,
26A at 26V
80A
not limited
PLUS
Hiccup
Mode
not limited
31A for 2 sec
Continuously allowed
For max. 5s
Continuously allowed see Fig. 4-7
(interpolate linearly between 22.5V and 26V)
For typ. 4s (BonusPower
® 4)
) see Fig. 4-7
(interpolate linearly between 22.5V and 26V)
For typ. 25ms, output voltage stays above 20V,
1)
Description see footnotes
and
2)
Description see footnote 3)
1)
2)
Description see footnotes
and
50mOhm impedance, repetitive pulses, see Fig. 4-8.
typ. -200µALeakage current to the input of the DC-UPS in battery
mode
max. 60Vdc or
42.4Vac
continuous, IEC 62103
ads No limitation
1)Use a 25A melting fuse with a melting I2t of 400A2s – 1500A2s or a 25A circuit breaker with tripping characteristic B, C, D or K on the input
of the DC-UPS if the current of the power supply is higher than 28A.
2)The DC-UPS has no current limiting feature included in power supply mode. The current is limited by the supplying power supply or the
fuse/ circuit breaker, which must be installed when the power supply has a continuous output current capability of more than 28A.
3)Hiccup
4)BonusPower
PLUS
Mode:
In battery mode, the DC-UPS can deliver 50% more output current for a period of up to 4s before it reduces the output current
automatically to the nominal output current. If the current requirement is continuously higher than the nominal current, the current
regulation of the DC-UPS reduces the output voltage. As soon as the output voltage falls below 18V, the output switches off and makes a
restart attempt every 17s. This cycle is repeated as long as the overload exists.
®
:
The DC-UPS is designed to support loads with a higher short-term power requirement without damage or shutdown. In battery mode,
the short-term duration is hardware controlled by an output power manager. At 150% output current, it is typically 4s and longer for
lower currents. Once the BonusPower® time is exceeded, the maximum output current is automatically reduced to the nominal output
current or the DC-UPS goes into the Hiccup
PLUS
mode.
F
ig. 4-4 Input to output voltage loss
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Fig. 4-5 Input to output voltage loss
measurement setup
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Internal
current
consumption
Current
consumption
for battery
charging
Output
Current
Input
Current
Output Voltage
0
020
4
8
12
28V
16
20
32A
124
8
1624 28
Output Current
continuous
Hiccup
mode
for 4s
24
26V
22.5V
Output Current
0
31A
17s17s
17s
2s
2s
2s
t
Short circuit
Normal
load
Normal
load
Output Voltage (dynamic behavior, < 25ms)
0
0
4
8
12
28V
16
20
100A40206080
1030507090
26V
22.5V
24
Output Current
-Series
Fig. 4-6 Select an appropriate power supply,
which can deliver the additional current for
charging and internal consumption the DC-UPS
Fig. 4-8 Battery mod e: Hiccup
a short-circuit on output, typ.
PLUS
behavior during
24V,20A,DC-UPS
Fig. 4-7 Battery mod e:
Output voltage vs. output current, typ.
Fig. 4-9 Battery mod e:
Dynamic peak current behavior, typ.
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5. B
Setting of battery size selector
Allowed battery sizes
Battery
Battery charging current
End
typ.
26.5V
26.5V
center-tap not connected,
Temperature range for wh
the charging process is enabled
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24V,20A,DC-UPS
ATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING
The battery is not included in the DC-UPS. Use one of the PULS 24V battery modules (see chapter 22.4 and 22.5). In
addition to the PULS battery modules, the UB20.241 is also designed to be compatible with a large variety of different
VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) or SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries from various suppliers.
The battery is one of the most important parts of a DC-UPS system, which needs to be carefully selected while also
paying close attention to storage, charging and environmental conditions. Select the proper size (capacity) according
to the required buffer time (see chapter 6) and the lifetime requirements (see chapter 23.1).
Batteries are service parts and need to be replaced periodically or when the internal battery tests of the DC-UPS
reports a random failure. Information regarding the DC-UPS battery tests and the replacement requirements can be
found in chapter 23.1.
The wiring from the battery to the DC-UPS must follow the instructions in chapter 3. Be aware that the current from
the battery to the DC-UPS can be higher than the load current due to the buffer voltage transformation, which
restores the battery voltage to a constant buffer voltage.
The UB20.241 has a battery size selector included, which allows an optimal use of small and large battery sizes.
It is not recommended to connect multiple batteries or battery modules in parallel. Chose larger sized battery instead.
Charging:
The UB20 comprises a constant current / constant voltage (CC-CV) charging method.
When the center-tap connection is installed, both 12V batteries are charged individually with their own charger. The
center-tap connection is optional and if not installed, both batteries will be charged with one common charging
voltage. The UB20 automatically recognizes if the center-tap connection is present or not.
When charging is approximately 85% completed, the individual green “Ready” LED for the specific battery stops
flashing and is on solid.
During charging, the DC-UPS consumes additional current from the input. The supplying power supply must be able to
deliver the additional required internal current consumption (including the charging current) specified as input current
in the table of chapter 4.
When the temperature sensor is installed, the end-of-charge-voltage is temperature compensated. The UB20
automatically recognizes if a temperature sensor is connected or not. In case no temperature sensor is installed, the
end-of-charge-voltage is fixed to a value which corresponds to a battery temperature of 40°C.
Use a PT1000 temperature sensor or the PULS UZK24 battery modules, which have this sensor already included. A list
of suitable PT1000 temperature sensors from different vendors can be provided.
nom. 3.9Ah – 10Ah
small battery
< 10Ah
5)
large battery
> 10Ah
10Ah – 150Ah
voltage nom. 24V 24V 2x 12V batteries in series
typ. 1.5A 3A In constant current mode
-of-charge-voltage typ. 2 x13.25V 2 x13.25V center-tap connected,
no temperature sensor connected
no temperature sensor connected
typ. 2x 13.1 to 14.2V
1)
2x 13.1 to 14.2V
1)
center-tap connected,
temperature sensor connected
typ. 26.2V to 28.4V
1)
26.2V to 28.4V
1)
center-tap not connected,
temperature sensor connected
ich
nom. -10°C to +50°C
2)
-40°C to +50°C
2)
Footnotes can be found on the next page.
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