H.E.E.P.

(High Energy Efficiency Product)

DC-HPU 48/7-600 Sun+

Hybrid Power Unit –48 Vdc System
Patent Pending EP 2.323239 A1

Standard Output Data

Max Power @ -48 Vdc 2400 W
Best Range @ -48 Vdc 0 – 1500 W

Application: Telecom Site

BEST MATCH: DC HPU + SOLAR
The DC-HPU and the SOLAR System today representing the best
match in the Hybrid Solution in terms of efficiency; while the Solar
Panel alone cannot guarantee a reliable source of energy,
combining the force they become the best solution.

The DC HPU auto-detects any external DC power (solar or

wind) and automatically adjusts the performance in function of the
solar power, simply: MORE SUN LESS RUN;
WORKING PRINCIPLE
In a typical cycle while the Solar Panel sustains the Telecom
power during the solar time, the batteries maintain their charge
The Innovative & Patented DC-HPU is an Integrated Plug & Play
and they go in discharging mode only at night; while the DC Package designed to be directly plugged in @ -48 Vdc to the
Generator starts to re-establish the battery fully charged after Telecommunication Site located in Remote/Rural Areas or where
typically 3 days cycle. the mains is either not present or unstable during the day.

Package Composition:
A Galvanized pre-fabricated structure, easy to assemble by
one person holds the Solar Panels, while the DC HPU with
its foundation and its weight becomes the anchorage for
the structure that does not require any further foundation.
The following elements are part of the ready to start
package delivered in pre-assembled box:
Solar Package:
• Solar Charge Control box
 Metallic Structures (optional)
 Solar Panels (optional)
 Installation material (optional)
DC- HPU Base Package
• DC Generator –48 Vdc
• Sound and Weather proof Canopy 70 dB(A)@ 7m
• Control Panel with Power Section & Protection Devices
• Basic Communication interfaces: RS232 in Mod-bus protocol
• Deep Cycle Batteries in Battery Box
• 500 litres fuel tank
• Automatic Battery Water top up System
Recommended Accessories
• DC/AC 800 W Inverter 50 - 60 Hz for utilities
• 6 Digital Outputs
• Automatic Lube Oil top up system
• Service Interval Extension Kit from 500 to 1000 hours
Ascot guarantees the DC-HPU systems and batteries for 2 Years
The simplicity of the design permits to store in the batteries the
excess of power produced by the DC Generator when it is running
(ACTIVE MODE) and to be released slowly when it is OFF
(SLEEPING MODE).
A special Controller, embedded in the system, permits the
charging of the integrated batteries to guarantee the expected
lifetime and the number of cycles for which the batteries are
originally designed.
The DC-HPU is the most efficiency energy system that, compared
with the current DG Set and Hybrid solution in AC/DC + Rectifier +
Battery Bank actually used in some TLC Sites, permit to minimize
and reduce the CAPEX (Capital Expenses) and enormously
reduce the OPEX (Operative Expenses).
The PV Panels supply the load during the day.
The internal DC Diesel genset operates 4% of the time in “ACTIVE
MODE” and 96% of the time on batteries “SLEEPING MODE”
depending on the site load and site sunlight availability.
 When the solar energy is available, the PV supplies the load and
recharges the batteries.
 When the solar energy is not available or is not sufficient to feed
the load, the batteries supplies the load.
 When the batteries are discharged at the set DoD (Deep of
Discharge) and the solar energy is not available the DC-HPU
Switch in Active Mode to supply the load and recharge the
batteries
The DC-HPU is an High Energy Efficiency Product. Therefore,
Ascot can guarantee the DC-HPU systems and batteries for Three
Years.

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Technical Data
Standard Output Data DC Generator
Max Power @ -48 Vdc 2400 W Brand ASCOT
Best Range @ -48 Vdc 0 – 1500 W Type DCSG7-48
Output voltage tolerance 46,5/58 Vdc Nominal Voltage Output [VDC] -48

DC/AC Inverter 220V 50/60Hz 800W Max Power [kW] 7

Voltage Ripple < ± 1%

General Data (only DC HPU)

Soundproof canopy 70 dB(A) @ 7 meters Battery Bank
Technology Lead Acid PzS
Operating Temperature -10 to +55 °C
Nominal Capacity [Ah] 600
Integrated Fuel Tank 500 litres
Nominal Voltage [Vdc] -48
Gross Weight 1900 kg
N° of Cells 24
Overall Dimensions [cm] 220 x 113 x 220h

Engine Monitoring and Management

Communication Interface RS232 (Mod-bus)
Rated Capacity 7 kW
N° 6 Digital Outputs
Operating Variable Speed [rpm] 1500-1800

Fuel Diesel
Solar Panels Suggested
Interval Maintenance [hours] 500 Total power suggested 2,88 kWp
Engine Start-up Battery 12V Number of Panels 12 of 240 W
Solar Charge Controller 60 A

Typical Cycle: 5 hours Engine ON, 3 days Engine OFF

During the day, the Solar Panel sustain the load, during the night the
batteries go in discharge mode supplying the load; after 3 days (typically)
the Engine Runs for about 5 Hours to recharge the batteries at 100%

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PERFORMANCE TABLE*
ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION BATTERY
Battery DOD Running Per hours Per kWh supplied Battery Cycles
AVERAGE LOAD Per day [liters/day]
[%] [hours/day] [liters/hour] [liters/kWh] per Year

0,6 kW 50 0,5 1,2 0,05 0,6 70

1 kW 50 2,9 7,2 0,3 0,6 274
1.5 kW 50 5,3 14,0 0,6 0,6 477
*Above performances calculation are based on South Italy yearly solar irradiation

SERVICE MAINTENANCE TABLE OPERATING EXPENDITURE (OpEx) FOR 1 YEAR

ORDINARY MAINTENANCE BASED ON 1 kW OVERAGE LOAD

To be serviced every 500 Hours

Fuel
Number of Engine Running
PARTS TO BE CHANGED Quantity Consumption Consumables Spare parts
service/Years hours/Years
[liters/Years]
FUEL FILTER ELEMENT 1 Fuel filter [Qty]: 2.1
OIL FILTER ELEMENT 1 2628 2.1 Oil filter[Qty]: 2.1 1059
LUBE OIL [Litres] 4 Lube Oil [liters]: 8.4

INDEPENDENCE TABLE WITH BASE PACKAGE

AUTONOMY WITH INTEGRATED FUEL
TANK:
Engine Integrated Fuel
AVERAGE Battery Running Fuel Consumption
Running Days Months Tank
LOAD DOD [%] [hours/day] per day [liters/day]
Hours (liters)

0,6 kW 50 0,5 1,2 211 424 14,1 500

1 kW 50 2,9 7,2 198 68 2,3 500

1.5 kW 50 5,3 14,0 189 36 1,2 500

Design Notes:
 Design parameters are based on ISO 3046 conditions;
 Fuel consumption and engine running hours are subject to ±10% tolerance;
 Expecting battery life time are subject to ambient temperature restriction as per
International Standards CEI EN 602 54P1 ex DIN 43 53 9T5 and CEI 21.5 and 21.7 IEC
254.1 254.2 DIN 43695 DL.304 and European Directive 86/663CEE
 All the figures in the table are to be considered as "Average Value Calculated in a
month" of operation

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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
Product Order Code Benefit

To supply AC utilities such as laptop,

 DC/AC 800W Inverter 50-60 Hz for utilities 1HA-800INV230
mobile phone, aviation lights

 6 Digital Outputs 1HA-FC06 To remote alarms in NOC system

 Automatic Lube Oil top up system 1HA-ATLOS
To increase independence by human
 Service Interval Extension Kit from 500 to 1000 intervention up to 6 months and avoid
1HA-SIEK1000 weekly manual Oil refill
hours

SUGGESTED ACCESSORIES FOR REMOTE TELECOM SITES

Product Order Code Benefit

REMOTE MANAGEMENT PACKAGE

for Sites without LAN*
 GSM Management** 1HA-GSMRMS
 Web Base Management** 1HA-WEBRMS1 Remote Control the System performance
 Web Base Management + Webcam + GPS** 1HA-WEBRMS2
* for Sites with LAN, RS232 to LAN converter is available
** Minimum GSM/GPRS Network performances are required as per described in the manual

GSM Management Web base Management Web base Management +

Webcam +GPS

DIMENSION OF THE PACKAGE

Dimensions (side view) Dimensions (front view)

Base of the struture : 3,6 m Covered Area by pannels : 4,16 x 3,60 m
Min Height : 2 m
Max Height: 3,25 m

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