Alpha Technologies BDFB 8x800A User manual
Your Power Solutions Partner
Alpha Breaker Distribution Fuse Bay (BDFB)
Installation & Operation Manual
Part # 9400009-J0
Effective: 02/2016
member of The Group™
Alpha Breaker Distribution Fuse Bay
BDFB 8x800A
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The material contained in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice. While
reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Alpha Technologies
assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained
herein. Alpha Technologies reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and with-
out notification to its users.
Alpha shall not be held liable for any damage or injury involving its enclosures, power
supplies, generators, batteries, or other hardware if used or operated in any manner or
subject to any condition inconsistent with its intended purpose, or if installed or oper-
ated in an unapproved manner, or improperly maintained.
Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photo-
graphs may not match your installation.
NOTE:
Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual
before proceeding. If there are questions regarding the safe operation of this powering
system, contact Alpha Technologies or your nearest Alpha representative.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Equipment to be installed in restricted access areas by qualied technicians only.
NOTE:
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Table of Contents
1. Safety....................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Safety Symbols .......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 General Safety ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Mechanical Safety...................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Electrical Safety ......................................................................................................................... 8
2. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................9
2.1 Scope of the Manual .................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Product Overview....................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Product Features ....................................................................................................................... 9
3. Specications......................................................................................................................10
3.1 Product Specications ............................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Load Bus Arrangements ...........................................................................................................11
3.3 Distribution Panels ................................................................................................................... 14
4. Installation...........................................................................................................................16
4.1 Pre-Installation Preparation ..................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Frame Installation .................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 DC and Grounding Cables Installation..................................................................................... 20
4.4 BDFB Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 32
4.5 Conguration Menu.................................................................................................................. 38
4.6 Separating Panels.................................................................................................................... 39
4.7 Combining Panels.................................................................................................................... 40
4.8 Installing/Changing the Load Shunt Bus Kit ............................................................................ 41
4.9 Installing/Changing the Inter Link Bar Kit................................................................................. 42
4.10 Converting the BDFB System ................................................................................................ 43
4.11 Internal Return ....................................................................................................................... 47
4.12 Converting the Internal Return from 2-load to a 4-load.......................................................... 48
4.13 Converting the Internal Return to a 6- or 8-load System ....................................................... 49
4.14 Booster Bar Installation.......................................................................................................... 50
4.15 External Return Installation.................................................................................................... 52
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5. Maintenance .......................................................................................................................54
5.1 Breaker Panel Interface Replacement (alarm strip)................................................................. 55
5.2 System Monitor and Display Replacement .............................................................................. 58
6. Warranty and Service Information ......................................................................................60
6.1 Technical Support .................................................................................................................... 60
6.2 Warranty Statement ................................................................................................................. 60
6.3 Limited Hardware Warranty ..................................................................................................... 60
6.4 Battery Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 60
6.5 Warranty Claims....................................................................................................................... 60
6.6 Service Centers ....................................................................................................................... 60
7. Acronyms and Denitions ...................................................................................................61
8. Certication.........................................................................................................................62
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List of Figures
Figure 1 — BDFB, 8-feed secondary distribution system, 24".......................................................... 9
Figure 2 — BDFB load bus arrangements...................................................................................... 12
Figure 3 — Detailed view of load bus arrangement........................................................................ 13
Figure 4 — Breaker / fuse holder distribution ................................................................................. 14
Figure 5 — Front view breaker distribution panels, left and right banks shown.............................. 15
Figure 6 — Base dimensions and mounting holes, 24" wide model............................................... 18
Figure 7 — Base dimensions and mounting holes, 32" wide model............................................... 19
Figure 8 — BDFB frame reference ground images (back and front) .............................................. 23
Figure 9 — BDFB auxiliary wiring connector .................................................................................. 24
Figure 10 — Detail A, top termination 8 panel, 8 load .................................................................... 25
Figure 11 — Detail B, top termination 8 panel, 4 load .................................................................... 26
Figure 12 — Left hand bank ........................................................................................................... 27
Figure 13 — Right hand bank ......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 14 — Top front of the BDFB, removing the alarm panel ...................................................... 28
Figure 15 — Alarm relay board (back view).................................................................................... 29
Figure 16 — BDFB breaker panels................................................................................................. 30
Figure 17 — BDFB monitor interface.............................................................................................. 32
Figure 18 — Installing a load shunt bus kit ..................................................................................... 41
Figure 19 — 8-Panel, top fed BDFB ............................................................................................... 43
Figure 20 — Top fed, 4-load system ............................................................................................... 44
Figure 21 — Converting a 4-load system ....................................................................................... 45
Figure 22 — Top fed 8-load system ................................................................................................ 46
Figure 23 — BDFB side-view, showing internal return option......................................................... 47
Figure 24 — Booster bar shown for a 4-load system...................................................................... 48
Figure 25 — Booster bars shown for a 6- or 8-load system ........................................................... 49
Figure 26 — External return base kit ............................................................................................. 52
Figure 27 — External return adder kit, 3 kits shown ...................................................................... 52
Figure 28 — External return, 4-bar, horizontal conguration .......................................................... 53
Figure 29 — Landing the cables ..................................................................................................... 53
Figure 30 — Cable assignment ...................................................................................................... 59
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1. Safety
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions that must
be followed during the installation, servicing, and maintenance of the product. Keep it in a safe place. Review the
drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions regarding the safe
installation or operation of this product, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha representative. Save this
document for future reference.
1.1 Safety Symbols
To reduce the risk of injury or death, and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following sym-
bols have been placed throughout this manual. Where these symbols appear, use extra care and attention.
The use of ATTENTION indicates specic regulatory/code requirements that may affect the
placement of equipment and /or installation procedures.
WARNING!
WARNING presents safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to personnel.
Warnings are indicated by a shock hazard icon, the word WARNING, and a rule beneath
which the information appears.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates safety information intended to PREVENT DAMAGE to material or
equipment. Cautions are designated with a yellow warning triangle, the word CAUTION,
and a rule beneath which the information appears.
NOTE:
A NOTE provides additional information to help complete a specic task or procedure.
Notes are designated with a check mark, the word NOTE, and a rule beneath which the
information appears
HOT!
The use of HOT presents safety information to PREVENT BURNS to the technician or
user.
1.2 General Safety
WARNING!
This system is designed to be installed in a restricted access location that is inacces-
sible to the general public.
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1.4 Mechanical Safety
• Use caution breakers and bus work can be hot.
• Power supplies can reach extreme temperatures under load.
• Use caution around sheet metal components and sharp edges.
1.3 Electrical Safety
WARNING!
WARNING!
• Before working with any live battery or power system, follow these precautions:
a. Remove all metallic jewelry, such as watches, rings, metal rimmed glasses, or necklaces.
b. Wear safety glasses with side shields at all times during the installation.
c. Use OSHA approved insulated hand tools.
Lethal currents are present within the power system. Always assume that an electrical
connection or conductor is energized. Check the circuit with a voltmeter with respect to
the grounded portion of the enclosure (DC) before performing any installation or remov-
al procedure.
• Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.
• A licensed electrician is required to install permanently wired equipment. Ensure that the utility power for feeding
the BDFB is disconnected and locked out before performing any installation or removal procedure.
• Ensure that no liquids or wet clothes come into contact with internal components.
• Hazardous electrically live parts inside this unit are energized from the batteries even when the AC input power is
disconnected.
The DC output from rectiers and batteries, though not dangerous in voltage, has a high
short-circuit current capacity that may cause severe burns and electrical arcing.
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