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ALTO - MODULAR INVERTER

User Manual V7.0


BEYOND THE INVERTER
THE NEW GENERATION OF POWER CONVERTERS

DUAL INPUT INVERTER


The Commercial Power as default source

AC BACKUP IN A DC ENVIRONMENT
Leverage your existing DC infrastructure

ONE STOP SHOP


Wide output power range

HARSHEST AC INPUT CONDITIONS


Without compromising the quality of the AC output

Copyright © 2013. Construction electroniques & telecommunications S.A.


All rights reserved. The contents in document are subject to change without notice.
The products presented are protected by several international patents and trademarks.
Address: CE+T S.a, Rue du Charbonnage 12, B 4020 Wandre, Belgium
www.cet-power.com - info@cet-power.com www.cet-power.com


Table of content
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Scope of the manual.......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 User Interface presentation................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 ALTO Inverter Module User Interface ..................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 T4S supervisor...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.3 CATENA GUI interface............................................................................................................................ 9
2. Installation ................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3. T4S/CATENA start-up ................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Applying start-up power – web interface........................................................................................................... 15
4. Standard features...................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 AC input sub-menu............................................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 DC battery sub-menu........................................................................................................................................ 17
4.3 ALTO modules sub-menu.................................................................................................................................. 18
4.3.1 ALTO modules sub-menu....................................................................................................................... 18
5. Toolbar...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Events and Log.................................................................................................................................................. 20
5.1.1 T4S/Catena Change log with previous release (V2.3) :............................................................................ 21
5.2 Input, output mapping ....................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Files.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.4 Parameters........................................................................................................................................................ 24
5.4.1 Monitoring............................................................................................................................................. 24
5.4.2 Digital Input and output relay mapping.................................................................................................. 27
5.4.3 Power, parameter setting....................................................................................................................... 28
5.4.4 Info........................................................................................................................................................ 32
6. Factory Ranges and Defaults..................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1 Definition........................................................................................................................................................... 34
ANNEXE 1 ALTO Manual By-Pass (MBP) Installation Manual............................................................................................. 37

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Release Note:
Release date Modified page
Version Modifications
(DD/MM/YYYY) number
7.0 28/01/2015 - First release of the Manual.

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Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1 Scope of the manual
This document describes the software features, on-site setup and operation of the ALTO Modular Power system. Please refer to
ALTO Installation manual for hardware installation and wiring information.

1.2 User Interface presentation

1.2.1 ALTO Inverter Module User Interface

Output power bar graph 0-100% (25% increment)


Phase 1, phase 2, phase 3

Module ON/OFF switch

AC Input/ AC output module status

DC input/ Communication module status

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Introduction

1.2.1.1 Output Power LED interface :

Each segment represent 25% load.


0-25 / 25,1-50 / 50,1-75 / 75,1-100

Load can differ between the 3 phases in one module


Load can differ in one phase in several modules

Overload (blinking)
100% - 110% segment 0-25 blinking
110,1% - 135% segment 0-50 blinking

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Introduction

1.2.1.2 Module status LEDs interface


AC input LEDs interface

Starting up (all LEDs) OFF


AC Input OK (within limits) GREEN
AC Input not OK (out of limits) ORANGE
(Auto restart) Flash ORANGE
(Manual restart) Flash RED
(Non recoverable) RED
AC failure OFF + external alarm

AC output LEDs interface

Starting up ( ) GREEN Blink


AC Output OK (within limits) GREEN
AC Output not OK (out of limits) ORANGE
(auto restart) ORANGE Blink
(manual restart) RED Blink
(non recover) RED
Remote OFF (man restart) OR/GR/OR/GR
sequence every x seconds

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Introduction

Starting up ( ) OFF
DC OK (within limits) GREEN
DC not OK (out of limits) YELLOW
(auto restart) YELLOW Blink
(man restart) RED Blink
(non recover) RED
No battery
connected ( ) OFF

Communication LEDs interface

COM OK ( ) GREEN
COM ERROR (Bus A or B) GREEN Blink still one bus present
COM ERROR (Bus A & B) RED Blink
Module and system will continue working with one BUS failing with two bus failing
the module/system will isolate and shut down.

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Introduction

1.2.2 T4S supervisor


1 2 3

T4S supervisor monitors the ALTO module as well as system environment. It is connected to :
„„ The ALTO module through the CE+T bus [1].
„„ The Catena (if present ) through the “Catena bus” [2].
„„ To a computer via ETHERNET port (RJ45) [3].
T4S has:
„„ 8 “digital input “ referred to has D1 to D8.
„„ 8 output relays Major Alarm, Minor Alarm, R3 to R8.
„„ 3 temperature probes T1 to T3.
„„ Dual DC input 12V power supply (not included) [4].

Please note the T4S and CATENA are not master and therefore can be removed during operation with
affecting the operation of the Inverter AC output.

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Introduction
1.2.3 CATENA GUI interface
CATENA GUI interface allows the user to easily access the system monitoring via a powerful web based graphic display.
In addition to the touch-screen display the user can also access to the same GUI using an Ethernet port present on the T4S or
CATENA.

Catena “Panel Mounting Version”

Please note that if CATENA is installed, the ETHERNET port of the T4S is not available, Ethernet access will have to go through
CATENA.

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Introduction
CATENA comes in two versions:
„„ Rack mounted where the unit takes 3RU inside the cabinet flush mounted.
„„ Door or Panel mounted where the unit is fixed to the door or panel.

Catena “Rack Mounting Version”

Power supply and connectivity are provided on the back of the unit :

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Installation

2. Installation
T4S is a DIN rail mountable controller which is connected to the ALTO module / system as indicated in the schematic in next page

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Installation

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Installation

Software Overview
The software embedded in T4S and CATENA allows complete system supervision through “touchscreen display” or via web
browser, and provides functionalities such as :
„„ System setting and configuration (password protected).
„„ System status and information display.
„„ System alarms and events log file.
„„ System self-maintenance (battery test, battery boost charge,….).

Note : Last software T4S & CATENA V2 will give full compatibility with ALTO module software version 11 and
higher. Lower version of ALTO Module above V8 will operate but might present some limitation. ALTO module
with SW version V8 cannot operate with T4S and must be upgraded prior to the connection with T4S.

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T4S/CATENA start-up

3. T4S/CATENA start-up
If you have installed the T4S and /or CATENA by yourself, make sure to respect the connections as indicated in the schematic.
If you have ordered the complete solution with cabinet and module from CE+T Power, both controllers are installed, wired, tested
and preconfigured according the system.
Use the touch screen or connect a computer to the ETHERNET port to set up the system.
Please note that there are two types of user access to the T4S.
„„ BASIC level allows consultation only and no modification allowed. No password required for BASIC level.
„„ EXPERT level : allows user to modify the parameter and system setting.
The default password for expert level is 123TEC please change this password once you have commission the system.

(The following instruction is valid for software version 3.1 and above):
Basic Mode is accessible by default, no password is required.
In order to access Expert mode, a password is required. By default the password is ‘pass456’, but it is strongly advised to users to
change that password.
In case of password loss, a new temporary password (valid 24 hrs after creation) can be issued by CE+T Power. To receive a
temporary password, send an email with your T4S serial Number and the date at which you expect to go back on site to change
the password to customer.support@cet-power.com specifically requesting a new temporary password. The serial number can be
found on the sticker on the T4S, or on screen in ‘Parameters’ then ‘Info’.

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T4S/CATENA start-up
3.1 Applying start-up power – web interface
„„ Initiate the start-up routine by applying power to the T4S (close protection breaker powering the controller).

NOTE: The controller will perform a short self-test as it boots up. Alarm alerts are normal.
„„ Use the touchscreen or connect the computer to the ETHERNET port and start your web browser.
a. If connected to T4S point your browser to 192.168.0.2 and if connected to CATENA point your
browser to 192.168.0.3
b. Choose a user type (Basic or expert) and enter your password. The default password is “123TEC”
„„ Check and adjust alarms and control levels in the controller sub-menus.
„„ Check and adjust battery settings in the battery sub-menus; e.g. float, equalize voltage, etc.

NOTE : system modification and setting may result in alarm event. Make sure you are applying
modification carefully.
„„ Check the communications settings for remote access as needed.

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Standard features

4. Standard features

The main screen presents an overview of the system where any “click” on the magnifying glass icon will result to access the
selected sub-menu:
[1] AC input sub-menu.
[2] DC battery sub-menu.
[3] ALTO modules sub-menu.
[4] AC output load sub-menu.

A click on an icon in the toolbar will give you, respectively, access to the event, communication, parameter, files sub-menu
The main screen shows the status of each of your power system’s components.
„„ AC input : Green, Red.
„„ Battery : Green, Orange, Red.
„„ ALTO module(s) : 3 LEDs (AC input , DC input, AC output).
„„ AC output / Load : Green , Red.
The energy flow direction is indicated by the “moving” white point on the power lines.

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Standard features
4.1 AC input sub-menu
Provides AC input information (up to 3
phases ).
-AC input voltage.
-AC input current.
-AC input Frequency.
-AC input Power (kW).

4.2 DC battery sub-menu


Battery x(x=1 or2) provide information on
DC input 1 and DC input 2
- DC Voltage
- DC Current

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Standard features

4.3 ALTO modules sub-menu


Provides ALTO module info
-Number of module installed
Redundancy level
-Installed power.
-Available power.
-T° average of the module.

4.3.1 ALTO modules sub-menu.


Clicking on the “Select Module” icon will open a module selection table.
Each number represents the address of a module in the system.
„„ A green number indicates an installed and running module.
„„ An orange number indicates an installed but in recoverable error module.
„„ A red number indicates an installed but in non-recoverable error module.
„„ A grey number indicates a module manually turned OFF. Only available in “Expert” mode.
„„ A white number indicates an empty slot.
Table of module installed / not installed.
Click on an installed module to access
the specific information of the selected
module.

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Standard features

Selected Module information


-Click “identify” to see the
corresponding module in the bay (all LEDs
blinking).
-Module status indicated through the LED
color on :
-AC input.
-DC input.
-AC output.
Green : OK.
Organe : Recoverable error.
Red : Non recoverable error.

AC output control board.


-Different measures (V, I, F, P, S).
-Individual phase status L1 to L3.
-Level of power bargraph.

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Toolbar

5. Toolbar

5.1 Events and Log


Please note “text alarm page” is refreshed every minute for easy reading while LED’s are active immediately.

Display the active event/alarm present on


the system.
-Red : Major alarm.
-Orange : Minor alarm.
-White : No alarm.
Click on “Log” to view the history log file
presented below

Log file can be filtered using the filter


menu

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Toolbar

Do not forget to click apply to activated the


selected filter.

Clear Filter will remove all selected filter


and view all log file.

5.1.1 T4S/Catena Change log with previous release (V2.3) :


„„ Log size limited to about 500 – 800 lines
„„ Battery test file name corrected
„„ Graphical bug when MBP engaged corrected
„„ System startup when MBP engaged fixed
„„ Deleted DHCP functions for both T4S and Catena
„„ Keyboard layout change fixed. (Note that when you change this parameter, you have to reset the Catena by using the little
front button or disconnect/reconnect Catena power supply)
„„ Deleted “HELP” button
„„ Graphical bug fixed with power > 100kVA
„„ Relays test is only available in expert mode with big screen ( so not in basic mode and not on Catena)
„„ In basic mode, removed every button that was only for expert mode (ex. Test battery, Switch module ON/OFF, …)
„„ When you hot plug the micro SD Card (without disconnecting power) the T4S resets
„„ Bug fixed in transmitting parameters to modules (example of Param63 with number of cells and floating voltage per cell)
„„ Event and alarm timestamps corrected
„„ No more passwords in basic mode. Default password in expert mode is pass456.
„„ General password “123TEC” DOESN’T EXIST ANYMORE! PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN SETTING EXPERT PWD. REMEMBER
IT! When you go on customer’s site, make sure you have the password!
„„ (Note that in exceptional cases, if you have lost an expert password, we can generate one for you. We’ll need the serial
number of the T4S and the date that is set inside of it. We’ll then give you a password valid for one day.)
„„ Alarm “ limited charging” removed when the limit is the customer one (not coming from hardware modules)
„„ Bug fixed in sitename.
„„ Parameters have bounds. (Complete list of parameters and their boundaries will come in the next document.)
„„ Writing in the .ini file has been improved (so it is more human readable now)
„„ Batteries time left in minutes is now calculated and displayed on homepage.

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Toolbar
„„ Bug fix: Now every gauge shows kVA instead of kW
„„ Power Factor is now calculated for each out phase. On the homepage, the worst one is displayed (as for the power gauge)
„„ SNMP V1 and V3 added (See other documents for more information)
„„ Added a timeout. When connected in expert mode, it will disconnect you after X seconds. If you are in basic mode, it will
display the homepage after X seconds. This X second is settable in parameters => regional settings => auto logout delay.
Value is settable between 20 and 6000 seconds. The feature is disabled if the parameter is set at 0.
„„ Added alarm “Low time remaining” in minutes if the remaining time is below a certain settable limit.

5.2 Input, output mapping

Present the digital input 1 to 8 mapping

Present the output relay mapping with


possibility to test each relay with the
“toogle” button. Click and check relay
chaging status with an ohmeter

5.3 Files
Transfer screen allow to export the log file and export or import configuration file

Transfer :
Event History
-Both Event log and configuration file can
be exported.
-Event file name cet.log is a text format
*.txt file.
-Click on “clear” will erase the CET log file.
Password protected.
Configuration :
-Configuration file can be exported or
imported from to the T4S.

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Update :

To upgrade T4S firmware. Import the file


from computer and download to T4S.

Language :

T4S store maximum 3 languages that can


be changed, updated or cleared.

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Toolbar
5.4 Parameters
WARNING !
All values present are default values ! User shall consult and change default value with caution. Wrong
parameters can affect the system operation, reliability, battery life duration, system autonomy

5.4.1 Monitoring
NOTE : Once the new parameter has been entered click « save » to record the data otherwise the previous
value will be kept.
Time : Allow setting of Date and Time+

The menu allow to :


-Set time and region
-Change password
-Set T4S network parameter
-Set Catena network parameter
-Set T° sensor
-Define the alarm mapping

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Toolbar
Regional settings

-Choose language.
-Site name.
-Site Localisation.
-Auto logout delay (will disconnect user
after xx minutes if no action).

Password => choose password.

Network => to enter the parameter for


remote site connection through Ethernet
port.

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Toolbar

Temperature sensors =>allow to configure the T° probe for battery compensation or ambient T°.

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Toolbar

5.4.2 Digital Input and output relay mapping


Inputs : Digital Input mapping =>mapping and assign a “name” to any of the 8 digital input. By default DG1 and DG2 are related to
Manual By Pass if present and surge arrestor if present.

Input labels :
-Allow to define a label that will be used
for any digital input activated.
-Example
-Label 1 : Door open will report the event
“Door open” every time the digital input 1
is active.
By default Dig Inp 1 is affect to “Manual
By Pass” and Dig In2 to “Surge protection
SPD”

Relay labels define the text that will be


used for output relay
Relay 1 and 2 are reserved for Major and
Minor alarm. Relay 3 to 8 are free for any
alarm definition

Relays delay allow to define to delay in sec


after which the relay will change status
once the event has occurred.
Range from 2 seconds to 60 seconds.

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Relay mapping

Allow to perform the mapping of any alarm


to any relay association.
One alarm can be allocated to more then
one relays

5.4.3 Power, parameter setting


The menu “Power” allow to perform the setting of the system, AC input, DC battery, AC output and Others.
General =>to configure
- the number of modules.
- module redundancy.
- DC group (if more then one battery group is mandatory) max 2 independent battery can be configured.

General
To affect number of module
redundant.
To define number of DC group.
One DC group per battery maximum
2 DC group.

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AC In : To define the alarm level for Low and High AC input voltage, Frequency, Synchronisation & Phase mapping sequence.

AC in A
To configure AC input Parameter.
Phase shift (120° for 3 phase)
Sync Priority: Define on which
Phase - if all present – the module
will synchronise the AC output.
Low and High xxx voltage to
configure the voltage boundaries
min and max from where ALTO will
transfer to DC and vice versa

DC GROUP : to define min, max battery voltage for .Default value are related to 408VDC nominal battery (204 cells).

NOTE if more then 1 battery, there will be 2 DC group for Battery 1 and Battery 2.

DC Group 1
To configure DC input 1 Parameter.
Low and High xxx voltage to
configure boundaries min and
max from where ALTO will STOP
to preserve battery from deep
discharge.

Neutral connected:1 means the AC


output is 3x400VAC + Neutral
while 0 means the AC output is
3x400VAC without neutral. The load
is 3phase without neutral.

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BATTERY type and capacity. To enter the data for charging voltage adjustment and T° compensation coefficient and T°
compensation range where the compensation apply.

DC Group 2
To configure DC input 2 Parameter.
Low and High xxx voltage to
configure boundaries min and
max from where ALTO will STOP
to preserve battery from deep
discharge.

Neutral connected:1 means the AC


output is 3x400VAC + Neutral
while 0 means the AC output is
3x400VAC without neutral. The load
is 3phase without neutral.

AC OUT to adjust AC output voltage, AC out frequency range and phase sequence.

AC out
To configure AC output parameter
AC out Phase sequence and AC out
phase shift

Nominal AC out frequency. If set


different then AC input the BOOST
will not be available
Frequency limit 30 to 70Hz

Note : The phase sequence must be respected between AC in and AC out. Improper phase sequence might
damages equipment during MBP procedure.

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Other

Other
Customer repartition: 0 to 100% to define
the ratio from AC in and battery. 0 =
100% from AC input
Commutation time: define the duration to
return from DC to AC
Synchro speed:
To define to speed for synchronization -2
slow to +2 fast
AC reinjection allowed
1: allowed 0: blocked
Vout min ovrl too long:
To define the value before alarm OVL
appear
Delay ovrl too long:
To define the timeout to generate OVL
alarm
Triac enabled: to disable the BOOST of
the module set value to 0. Set to 1 by
default

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Toolbar

5.4.4 Info

Info Network

To define the communication


parameter for network
communication
IP address
Subnet mask
Default Gateway
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
Mac address
T4S IP address : 192.168.0.2
CATENA IP address : 192.168.0.3

Info T4S

Provide info about T4S serial


number, software version bootloader
version

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Factory Ranges and Defaults

6. Factory Ranges and Defaults


Submenu Item Programmable Range Default Values 408 VDC
Battery in discharge 40 – 57 48 VDC
Battery Low 1 alarm 40 – 48 46 VDC
Battery Low high 40 – 47 43 VDC
System Saturation alarm 0 – 100 80%

Submenu Item Programmable Range Default Values


Adress IP CATENA 192.168.0.3
Subnet Mask N/A 255.255.255.0
Adress IP T4S N/A 192.168.0.2

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Factory Ranges and Defaults
6.1 Definition
AC Alternating current
DI Digital Input
ALCO Alarm cutoff
BCT Battery current termination
BDT Battery discharge test
BOD Battery on discharge
BT Test Batterie (mode)
CAN Controller Area Network
DC Direct current
DOD Depth of discharge
EQ Equalize (mode or voltage)
FL Float (mode or voltage)
GUI Graphical utilisateur interface
IP Internet Protocol
LCD Liquid crystal display
LED Light emitting diode
LVA Low voltage alarm
LVC Low voltage connect
LVD Low voltage disconnect
MAC Media Access Control; p.e. MAC address
MIB Management Information Base
OVP Over-voltage protection
PPP Point to Point Protocol
RAS Remote access server
SCI Serial Communication Interface
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
Trap Event notification

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Factory Ranges and Defaults

Alarms
- Type: No Alarm (0) Minor(1) Major(2)

;710; ;257.NO TRANSMISSION ; ;2;


;711; ;258.MBP ENGAGED ; ;1;
;712; ;259.SURGE ARRESTER ; ;1;
;713; ;260.REDUNDANCY LOST ; ;1;
;714; ;261.REDUND + 1 LOST ; ;2;
;715; ;262.SYS SATURATED ; ;1;
;716; ;263.MAIN SOURCE LOST ; ;1;
;717; ;264.SEC SOURCE LOST ; ;1;
;718; ;265.BUS FAIL ; ;2;
;719;
;266.FAILURE ; ;2;
;720;
;267.STARTED ; ;1;
;721; ;268.LOG CLEARED ; ;1;
;722; ;269.CONFIG MODIFIED ; ;1;
;723; ;270.NEW MOD DETECTED ; ;1;
;724; ;271.DATE & TIME MOD ; ;1;
;725; ;272.CFG READ IN MOD ; ;1;
;726; ;273.LOG NEARLY FULL ; ;1;
;727; ;274.FLASH ERROR ; ;2;
;728; ;275.USER STACK HIGH ; ;1;
;729; ;276.IRQ STACK HIGH ; ;1;
;730; ;277.MODULE(S) ABSENT ; ;1;
;731; ;327.AUX POWER FAILURE ; ;1;
;732; ;329.OUT OF SERVICE ; ;2;

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ANNEXE
Content:

ANNEXE 1 ALTO Manual By-Pass (MBP) installation manual


1. INTRODUCTION 37
2. Presentation 38
3. MBP Wiring 39

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ANNEXE 1 ALTO Manual By-Pass (MBP) Installation Manual


The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for customers to implement, assemble, wire and test external manual by-
passes using CE+T ALTO Modular Inverter’ with T4S monitoring units.
The CE+T delivered cabinets equipped with manual by pass are not concerned by this document.

1. Introduction
The purpose of the manual by-pass also named “service by pass” is to provide the capability to completely by- pass the modular
ALTO Inverter system in order :
„„ To perform service maintenance to the equipment
„„ To externally by-pass the inverter installation and allow the removal of the equipment

Principle of operation
The manual by-pass (MBP) is a “make before break” by-pass manual switch.
The MBP can be in 3 position mode :
OFF or NORMAL : the MBP is not engaged (OFF) and the USP normally feeds the critical load.
INTERIM or TRANSFER : the MBP is in a temporary interim position where the AC load is supplied through the manual by-
pass. The ALTO inverter is in start up mode and not yet connected to the AC output.
ON or BY PASS : the MBP is engaged, the AC input feeds the AC load, the Inverter modules are OFF.
Block wiring of the MBP

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NORMAL mode or OFF : S1 is open, S2 and S3 are closed


INTERIM or TRANSFER : S1 is closed
S2 and S3 can be in position OPEN or CLOSED depending where you are in the manual by pass
procedure

Note : This positon is only temporary.


It is used to allow the modules to start up and synchronize with the AC input.
The user should not keep the by-pass in the INTERIM position.
BY-PASS mode or ON : S1 is closed. S2 and S3 are open.

2. Presentation
The Manual By-pass can be provided with 2 executions :
1. Rotary Switch for ALTO 80 KVA and ALTO 120 KVA

2. Two (2 )power switches external to the ALTO cabinet for power above 120 KVA

Please refer to the ALTO Installation Manual for more specific procedures.

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3. MBP Wiring
Both solutions (rotary by-pass or separate switches) need to have auxiliary contacts that need to be wired to the monitoring unit
as described below and as shown on the drawing present in annexe
Aux 3 (from the by pass switch) : Provides an input to the controller indicating that the MBP is engaged

Aux 1 (From AC input switch) and Aux 2 (from the by pass SWITCH) :

„„ Switch OFF the ALTO modules once the MBP is engaged.


„„ Allow the ALTO modules to switch ON when the MBP placed in the INTERIM position.

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