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DCU20

20A High performance DC UPS

DCU20
20A High performance DC-UPS

The DCU20 is a microprocessor controlled DC-UPS rated 20A usable in 12V or 24V systems.
The DCU20 monitors the voltage coming from a DC power supply and in case of power failure a backup battery is
connected to the load. In normal condition the battery is kept charged by an integrated battery charger supporting
various battery chemistries.
The main features are:

Integrated battery charger for 12V or 24V multi-chemistries batteries with a charging current up to 5A.
Automatic sensing of input voltage, load current and battery current.
Protection against battery reverse polarity connection and overcurrent when operating from the battery.
Battery health monitoring system: measuring battery internal resistance, battery temperature,
charge/discharge cycles and Coulomb counter.
User settable maximum backup time.
Remote input to inhibit the UPS function.
Connection for a battery thermal sensor (optional).

Embedded user interface:

4 buttons and 1 color graphic CSTN LCD display.


Online device configuration.
Displays the DCU20 status and alarms.
USB communication port for remote monitoring and configuration.

PC application POWERMASTER:

Connection trough USB interface.


Remote monitoring and configuration.
Firmware upgrade.
Same functionalities of the embedded user interface with the ease of the PC benefits.

DCU20 v3.0

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DCU20

20A High performance DC UPS

Electrical characteristics
INPUT SECTION
Rated input voltage
Rated input current
No load power consumption
BATTERY SECTION
Rated battery voltage
Battery chemistries
Maximum charge current
Allowed battery capacity
Maximum battery current
Battery switch over time
Battery protection
BATTERY HEALTH MONITOR
Battery internal resistance range
Additional monitoring functions
USER INTERFACE
1.5 inch color graphic LCD
4 buttons
Red LED
2 Relays dry contacts (user configurable)
USB interface
GENERAL
Power loss at full load,
input operating
Power loss at full load,
battery operating
Battery charger efficiency
Battery charger power loss
Maximum backup time
Operating ambient temperature
Storage ambient temperature
Isolation against enclosure
Protection degree
Cooling method
Safety standard
EMC standard
IN/Battery/OUT Connectors
Auxiliary contacts connectors
Temperature sensor connector
USB connector
Size (WxHxD)
Weight

DCU20 v3.0

12VDC or 24VDC
(Operating range 1016VDC or 2029VDC)
20A
<2W
- 12V or 24V
- Other voltages possible by request
Lead-Acid
NiMH (NiCd)
Li-ION (on request)
5A
up to 50Ah (charge current @ 0.1C)
20A (up to 35A for 5 seconds)
<5usec
Protected against overcurrent, deep discharge and reverse polarity
1m1 (using Kelvin connection)
Charge/discharge cycles counter
Coulomb counter
Battery temperature trough optional 10k NTC sensor
Used to indicate the status of the DC20 and to navigate trough the configuration menus
Used to program the DCU20
constantly on: generic failure on the system, details on the LCD
blinking: battery backup function active
1) Indicates that the DCU20 is ready to operate (Ready)
2) Indicates that the load is operating from the battery (Backup)
Mini USB connector used to interface with a PC
<3W
<7W
>90%
<16W
User programmable, up to battery deep discharge
-20+60C (apply derating over 45C)
-20+85C
500VAC / 60seconds
IP20
Natural convection cooling
EN60950
EN61000-6-2 / EN61000-6-4
6 pins pluggable 5.08mm pitch up to 2.5mm2
7 pins pluggable 2.54mm pitch up to 0.75mm2
2 pins 2mm pitch friction lock connector
Mini USB connector
54.0x115.0x110.0 mm
0.5kg

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20A High performance DC UPS

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Physical dimension

110

DCU20 v3.0

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