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USER MANUAL
FOR THE POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY CHARGER
Mod. RPS-1124

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 USER MANUAL

FOR THE POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY CHARGER

Mod. RPS-1124
Ed. 1 rev. B

REVISIONS AND APPROVALS

S.r.l.
Via di Valle Caia, 37. Zona Ind.le S. Palomba
00040 Pomezia (RM)
Tel. 06-9194405
Fax 06-9194306
Web: www.elmansrl.it
E-mail: elman@elmansrl.it

Revision list
Ed. Rev. Issue date Changes
I C 06/11/2015 Revised drawings section 4.2, new template
I B 30/07/2015 Revised section 4.2
I A 01/04/2010 First issue
Approvals
Written (Operator) Verified (Project Manager) Approved (Design Director)

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 FOREWORD

This USER MANUAL, supplied with the power supply and battery charger model RPS-1124, is
intended to be a comprehensive source of information for operators, in particular:

 Safety rules to be observed when operating the device;

 A general description of the device, its controls and its interface connectors;
 Setup and operation procedures;
 Technical and functional specifications.

Please read the manual carefully before operating the device.

Pre-emptive and corrective maintenance procedures are covered in a separate

Technical Manual.

OVERVIEW OF THE MANUAL

The manual is divided into four sections dealing respectively with: safety rules, overall description,
usage procedures, technical specifications.

Each page (except the cover) has a footer carrying:

 The title of the manual;

 The title of the chapter ("Preface" for this introductory part);
 The page number;
 The number of pages in the document.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

REVISIONS AND APPROVALS ................................................................................................................... 2

FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................ 3
OVERVIEW OF THE MANUAL ................................................................................................................... 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... 4
LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................................................... 5
LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................................................................... 5

SECTION 1 SAFETY RULES ........................................................................................................................ 6

1.1 SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................................................ 6

SECTION 2 DEVICE OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................. 7

2.1 OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 PBS (PRODUCT BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE) DIAGRAM............................................................................... 8
2.4 RPS-1124 POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 DEVICE OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................9
2.4.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .....................................................................................................................10
2.4.3 BACK PANEL CONNECTORS ..................................................................................................................11

SECTION 3 OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 13

3.1 POWERING ON............................................................................................................................. 13

3.1.1 OPERATION FROM MAINS ....................................................................................................................13
3.1.2 OPERATION FROM BATTERY.................................................................................................................14
3.1.3 MODULE HOT SWAPPING.....................................................................................................................14
3.2 FAULTS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.3 BCU-1124 MODULE FAULT SIGNALLING ......................................................................................... 16

SECTION 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 17

4.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ........................................................................................................... 17

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 17
4.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 19

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: RPS-1124 front panel ............................................................................................................10

Table 2: RPS-1124 rear panel .............................................................................................................11
Table 3: Pinout of VDC-OUT connector..............................................................................................12
Table 4: VAC LINE connector pinout ..................................................................................................12
Table 5: Pinout of BATTERY connector ..............................................................................................12
Table 6: Faults ....................................................................................................................................15
Table 7: Dimensions and weight ........................................................................................................17
Table 8: Environmental specifications ...............................................................................................17
Table 9: General specifications ..........................................................................................................19

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: RPS-1124 power supply.........................................................................................................7

Figure 2: RPS-1124 PBS diagram ..........................................................................................................8
Figure 3: RPS-1124 front panel ..........................................................................................................10
Figure 4: RPS-1124 rear panel ............................................................................................................11
Figure 5: RPS-1124 dimensions – Front view .....................................................................................18
Figure 6: RPS-1124 dimensions – Top view........................................................................................18

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 SECTION 1
SAFETY RULES

1.1 SAFETY RULES

The normal user of the device (communications operator) has no particular safety rule
to follow, since all commands are adequately insulated and protected from AC and DC
power sources.

It is advisable to read this manual thoroughly before attempting any operation on the
RPS-1124.

Technical personnel responsible for maintenance, before carrying out any operation
on the device, and before removing shielding, must disconnect the supply cable to avoid
electric shock hazard (the device is powered by 220 V ac nominal) and possible damage to
the device.

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 SECTION 2
DEVICE OVERVIEW

2.1 OVERVIEW

Figure 1: RPS-1124 power supply

This section contains a brief description of the power supply model RPS-1124, and
gives some information for system configuration. In particular, controls and interface
connectors of the device are described here.
Refer to SECTION 3 for details on transceiver operation.

2.2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The RPS-1124 power supply is a 19" rack frame 4U high hosting two PWS-1124
modules and a BCU-1124 module. The RPS-1124 structure is described in the PBS in the
following paragraph.

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2.3 PBS (Product Breakdown Structure) DIAGRAM

SISTEMA ALIMENTATORE RPS-1124

SISTEMA APPARATI MODULI SUBASSIEMI ACCESSORI

1124

RPS-1124

RUC-124

GPM-124

Cablaggio
Cables

PWS-1124
(N. 2 unità)

PSI-124

LDI-124

MPS-124

Cablaggio

BCU-1124

BCU-124

Cablaggio

Cavo da rete

Cavo Batteria

Figure 2: RPS-1124 PBS diagram

This diagram shows the structure and configuration of the RPS-1124 power supply.
Modules and subsets, apart from cabling, are electronic cards made up by a printed circuit
board (PCB) and electronic components.

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2.4 RPS-1124 POWER SUPPLY

2.4.1 DEVICE OVERVIEW

The RPS-1124 power supply is
intended to provide dc power to Elman
transceiver devices (especially RTV-1124
transceivers). Its main features are:
 29 Vdc (± 0.5 V) output voltage,
20 A maximum output current;
 two redundant PWS-1124
transformer/stabiliser modules (the
power supply keeps working with one
module, at a reduced maximum
power output);
 two possibilities for mains voltage input: 230 Vac ± 10% or 115 Vac 10%;
switching between these modes is dome manually by means of a switch located in the
PWS-1124 rear;
 auxiliary power supply from external battery (24 V dc) with hot switching (no
break) in case of mains failure and with battery charging when mains power is available.
The BCU-1124 module takes care of charging the batteries, to switch power source to
the batteries in case of mains failure, and to protect from overload both during battery
charge and while power is being drawn from the batteries to power the load.

The power supply contains overload and

short circuit protection via fuses on the mains
line (5 A) and on the dc outputs (each output is
protected by 16 A fuses). LED OPEN FUSE
indicators are provided.

The device includes BITE (Built In Test

Equipment) fault indicators to help in locating
possible faults.
The THU-1124 is a 19" rack frame 4U high.
The enclosure is completely built in aluminium, highly resistant to shock and vibration.
Its internal structure is fully modular, with separate, easily replaceable connectorised
modules, therefore making repair extremely easy.

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2.4.2 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Figure 3: RPS-1124 front panel shows the front panel of the RPS-1124 power supply.
The front panel contains the following items:

RPS-1124
ON-OFF switch Switch for turning the unit on and off.
BITE INH Switches to disable fault indications for the PWS and BCU modules.
POWER Green LED – Power on.
BITE PWS 1 Red LED – Fault in the PWS-1124 module no. 1.
BITE PWS 2 Red LED – Fault in the PWS-1124 module no. 2.
BITE BCU Red LED – Fault in the BCU-1124 module.
FUSE OUT 1 Red LED – Fuse OUT 1 (back panel) open.
FUSE OUT 2 Red LED – Fuse OUT 2 (back panel) open.
FUSE OUT 3 Red LED – Fuse OUT 3 (back panel) open.
BCU-1124 Module
ON-OFF switch Switch for turning the module on and off.
POWER Green LED – Power on.
CHARGE Yellow LED – Battery charging.
BATTERY MODE Red LED – Mains power not present and power supplied by external battery.
OVERLOAD Red LED – Protection from oferload.
BATT. OVERHEAT Red LED – Battery or BCU heat sink overheating.
BITE Red LED – Fault in the BCU module.
OPEN FUSE Red LED – Battery line fuse (Battery Fuse 25 A – back panel) open.
PWS-1124 Module
ON-OFF switch Switch for turning the module on and off.
FUSE 5A 5 A fuse on the AC line.
MAIN PW Green LED – DC power supply out available.
CHARGER PW Green LED – DC battery charging power out available.
BITE Red LED – Fault in the PWS-1124 module.
OPEN FUSE Red LED – Open fuse (FUSE 5 A).

Table 1: RPS-1124 front panel

Figure 3: RPS-1124 front panel

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2.4.3 BACK PANEL CONNECTORS
The back panel contains connectors for interfacing the RPS-1124 power supply.

Figure 4: RPS-1124 rear panel

VAC LINE Mains power supply input connector.

Grounding point.
BATTERY FUSE 25 A fuse on battery input power line.
BATTERY Connector for external battery.
VDC OUT 1 dc out connector no. 1
VDC OUT 2 dc out connector no. 2
VDC OUT 3 dc out connector no. 2
FUSE OUT 1 Fuse on dc out line no. 1 – 16 A:
FUSE OUT 2 Fuse on dc out line no. 2 – 16 A:
FUSE OUT 3 Fuse on dc out line no. 3 – 16 A:

Table 2: RPS-1124 rear panel

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 REFERENCES:
Project: 124 Drawing: 124E207A - RPS-1124 cabling

Connector type: AMP-211769-1

Connector description: Circular plastic connector (CPC) 9 pin female
Schematic reference: J1, J2, J3
Function: VDC OUT (1, 2, 3)

IN
PIN TAG DESCRIPTION
OUT
1 VDCOUT OUT 29 V dc nominal output, 16 A max
2 Spare -
3 BAT-MODE OUT Charging indication (open collector)
4 Spare -
5 Spare -
6 Spare -
7 RPSBITE OUT Generic fault indication (open collector)
8 Spare -
9 GND OUT Ground

Table 3: Pinout of VDC-OUT connector

REFERENCES:
Project: 124 Drawing: 124E207A - RPS-1124 cabling
Connector type: AMP-211401-1
Connector description: Circular plastic connector (CPC) 7 pin male
Schematic reference: J5
Function: VAC LINE

IN
PIN TAG DESCRIPTION
OUT
1 Spare -
2 VAC1 IN ac mains input (coupled with pin 5)
3 Spare -
4 Spare -
5 VAC2 IN ac mains input (coupled with pin 2)
6 Spare -
7 GND - Ground

Table 4: VAC LINE connector pinout

REFERENCES:
Project: 124 Drawing: 124E207A - RPS-1124 cabling
Connector type: AMP-206036-2
1 2
Connector description: Circular plastic connector (CPC) 3 pin male
3
Schematic reference: J4
Function: BATTERY
IN
PIN TAG DESCRIPTION
OUT
1 BATIN IN + 24 Vdc (battery system).
2 GND - Ground
3 BAT-TEMP OUT Battery temperature measurement input.

Table 5: Pinout of BATTERY connector

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 SECTION 3
OPERATION

3.1 POWERING ON
To power on the supply, all the
switches located on the front panel (the
switches on the two PWS modules, the
switch on the BCU module and the main
switch on the GPM-124 module) must be
turned ON.

If the unit is powered from mains, all green LEDs will light up.
 “MAIN PW” LED on the PWS modules
 “CHARGER PW” LED on the PWS modules
 “POWER” LED on the BCU module
 “POWER” LED on the GPM module

Powering on of the BCU module is more complex and happens in 4 phases,

recognisable by the lighting of the front panel LEDs:
 All the LEDs, except "OPEN FUSE", turn on;
 One or more LEDs turn on showing the firmware version;
 Again, all LEDs turn on;
 Only the green "POWER" LED turns on and the BCU module operates fully.

3.1.1 OPERATION FROM MAINS

As said above, during operation from mains usually all green LEDs on the front panel
are lit. In this condition the power supply provides 29 V dc nominal voltage; maximum
output current is 16 A sustained and up to 20 A peak.
Faults are signalled by red LEDs on the front panel; see paragraph “3.2 - FAULTS” for
their meaning.

When operating from mains, the BCU module charges the backup batteries.
Battery charging is signalled by the yellow LED "CHARGE" on the BCU module front
panel. The LED meanings are as follows:

CHARGE LED BATTERY CHARGING

OFF Batteries are charged with a sustaining current < 1 A.
FLASHING Batteries are charged with a current between 1 A and 3 A.
(1/sec)
FLASHING Batteries are charged with a current between 3 A and 5 A.
(2/sec)
STEADY ON Batteries are charged with a current > 5 A.

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 If a current overload is detected during charging, this condition is signalled by the
OVERLOAD indication flashing.

3.1.2 OPERATION FROM BATTERY

If mains power fails, the power supply will automatically switch to battery mode
keeping the users connected powered without service interruption. In this condition the red
LED on the BCU front panel indicated with BATTERY MODE will light up.

Duration of the battery, of course, depends upon the battery capacity and the
powered devices' absorption.
The condition of battery fully depleted is signalled by the BITE LED flashing slowly (0.5
seconds lit every 3 seconds).

The BCU-1124 module takes care of charging the batteries, to switch power source to
the batteries in case of mains failure, and to protect from overload both during battery
charge and while power is being drawn from the batteries to power the load; these activities
are managed by a microprocessor.

When operating in battery mode, overload and short circuit conditions are
electronically checked. The overload condition is signalled by the steady lighting of the
OVERLOAD LED on the BCU module front panel. The system will periodically try restoring; it
will go back to normal operation if the overload condition has disappeared. See paragraph
“3.2 - FAULTS” for the fault and BITE indications.

3.1.3 MODULE HOT SWAPPING

The PWS-1124 and BCU-1124 modules can be hot-swapped in case of need and/or for
maintenance (that is, without removing supply from the other power supply components).
Act as follows to replace a module:
 Switch off the module to be replaced;
 Remove the module (after removing fastening screws);
 Insert the new module and switch it on.

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3.2 FAULTS
Signalling of faults is carried out by lighting some red LEDs.
The table below lists possible faults and intervention required.

LED FAULT ACTION TO TAKE AND/OR PART TO

REPLACE
PWS-1124
BITE PWS-1124 fault One of the output voltages is absent: check
the PWS module and internal fuses.
OPEN FUSE Open fuse (FUSE 5 A) on the PWS module. Replace fuse
Check PWS module.
BCU-1124
BATTERY MODE Mains power not present and power supplied Restore mains
by external battery. Check PWS modules
OVERLOAD Protection from overload during battery Check batteries
flashing charging.
OVERLOAD Protection from overload occurred while Check load
steady powering from external battery.
BATT. OVERHEAT Battery or BCU module heat sink overheating. Check battery and BCU module
flashing (Also check steady BITE indication)
BITE While powering from battery, signals battery Check batteries (charge depleted)
Flashing depleted (battery voltage < 20 V dc).
(125ms on, 2s off)
BITE BCU module fault. Check BCU module.
steady (Also see next paragraph)
OPEN FUSE Battery line fuse (Battery Fuse 25 A – Back Replace fuse
panel) open. Check load
PGM-124
BITE PWS 1 PWS-1124 module no. 1 fault One of the output voltages is absent: check
the PWS module and internal fuses.
BITE PWS 2 PWS-1124 module no. 2 fault One of the output voltages is absent: check
the PWS module and internal fuses.
BITE BCU BCU-1124 fault Check BCU module.
FUSE OUT 1 FUSE OUT 1 fuse (back panel) open. Replace fuse
Check load
FUSE OUT 2 FUSE OUT 2 fuse (back panel) open. Replace fuse
Check load
FUSE OUT 3 FUSE OUT 3 fuse (back panel) open. Replace fuse
Check load

Table 6: Faults

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3.3 BCU-1124 MODULE FAULT SIGNALLING
The "BITE" LED stays steady on when the BCU-124 is faulty; this can happen in the
following conditions:
 While charging batteries (mains power present), after an overload in battery
charge has occurred for 4 times (battery short circuit).
 In battery mode (mains power absent), after an overload has occurred for 4 times
(load short circuit).
 When the heat sink temperature rises above 80 °C (switches off when this
temperature goes below 60 °C).
 When the battery temperature rises above 50 °C (switches off when this
temperature goes below 40 °C).

To understand the fault origin the other LEDs must be observed; in particular:
 If the fault was battery short circuit, the OVERLOAD LED will flash on for one
second and off for two seconds.
 If the fault was overload, the OVERLOAD LED will flash on for 125 ms and off for
two seconds.
 If the fault was high temperature (heat sink or battery), the BATT OVERLOAD
OVERLOAD LED will flash on for 125 ms and off for two seconds.

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 SECTION 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

The table below lists dimensions and weight of the RPS-1124 power supply. See
pictures on the following page for details.

DIMENSIONS
UNIT NAME WEIGHT
Width Height Depth
RPS-1124 device 482.6 0.5 mm 177 0.5 mm 298.5 1 mm 20.4 kg
Table 7: Dimensions and weight

4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

The RPS-1124 system’s specifications hold in the environmental conditions listed
below:

Operating temperature Between -20 °C and +55 °C

Storage temperature Between -40 °C and +70 °C
Relative humidity Up to 95% with temperature in the range +25 °C ÷ +55° C
Table 8: Environmental specifications

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177

482.6

Figure 5: RPS-1124 dimensions – Front view

436.8
298.5
40.9

Figure 6: RPS-1124 dimensions – Top view

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4.3 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operation from mains: 115/230 Vac ± 10%

Frequency: 50/60 Hz ± 10 %
Output voltage: 29 ± 0.5 Vdc
Maximum output current: 16 A sustained
20 A peak
Short circuit protection: Fuse
Operation from battery: +24 V dc
Short circuit protection: 25 A fuse
electronic protection from overload
Mains fault signalling: Red LED
Battery charger output voltage: 27.6 Vdc ± 1 %
Battery charger current limit: 11 A

Table 9: General specifications

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