
I & O MANUALSI & O MANUALSAT30 SERIES CHARGERSAT30 SERIES CHARGERSINSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR AT30 SERIESBATTERY CHARGER(25-
INSTALLING THE AT30 6 1.5.2. Wall-Mounting the AT30 (Style-5018 enclosure only) AT30 battery chargers housed in the floor-mounted Style-5018 enclosur
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INSTALLING THE AT30 7 Style-5018 Wall-Mounting NOTE 1. Refer to the outline drawing (JE5085-00) in Appendix C, on Page 66 for overall size, m
INSTALLING THE AT30 8 1.5.3. Rack-Mounting the AT30 (Style-5018 enclosure only) AT30 battery chargers housed in the floor-mounted Style-5018 enclosur
INSTALLING THE AT30 9 Style-5018 Rack-Mounting NOTES 1. Units are installed from the front. 2. Refer to the outline drawing (JE5085-00) in A
INSTALLING THE AT30 10 1.6. CHANGING THE TRANSFORMER TAPS IMPORTANT: AT30 battery chargers are designed for a single ac input supply voltage. Note t
INSTALLING THE AT30 11 PROCEDURE 1. Verify that all voltages within the AT30 are de-energized and locked out. 2. See Section 3.5 for necessary s
INSTALLING THE AT30 12 1.7. MAKING THE AC INPUT CONNECTIONS Follow these steps to connect ac power to the AT30: 1. Use a branch circuit breaker or f
INSTALLING THE AT30 13 MAKING THE AC INPUT CONNECTIONS - GRAPHICS Style-5018 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) Detail user-supplied ac input wiring
INSTALLING THE AT30 14 1.8. MAKING THE DC OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Follow these steps to connect the battery to the AT30: 1. Size the dc wiring to minimiz
INSTALLING THE AT30 15 MAKING THE DC OUTPUT CONNECTIONS - GRAPHICS user-supplied dc output wiring Style-5018 I/O Terminal Board (TB1) De
HOW TO READ THE AT30 MODEL NUMBER Your AT30 model number is coded to describe the options that are included. Please find the model number on the d
INSTALLING THE AT30 16 1.9. WIRING THE AT30 FOR REMOTE SENSING You can wire the AT30 to regulate the output voltage at the battery terminals, instead
INSTALLING THE AT30 17 6. Connect user-supplied external remote sense leads from the battery or dc bus to the remote sense terminals on the I/O p
INSTALLING THE AT30 18 1.10. WIRING TO THE REMOTE ALARM CONTACTS Built-in Summary (Common) Alarm Relay (standard) The Main Control PC Board (A1), mo
INSTALLING THE AT30 19 Auxiliary Relay Board (optional) The optional Auxiliary Alarm Relay PC Board (A5), mounted on plastic stand-offs inside the
INSTALLING THE AT30 20 1.11. INSTALLING THE TEMPCO PROBE ASSEMBLY (OPTIONAL) The temperature compensation probe contains a temperature-dependent resi
INSTALLING THE AT30 21 • Run the cable though a conduit if possible, but not through a conduit containing any power wiring. • Route the other en
INSTALLING THE AT30 22 7. Check your work. Be sure that: • All connections are secure. • The shield is connected to ground at the charger end only
INSTALLING THE AT30 23 Note the following: • You should set the Float and Equalize voltages to the values recommended by your battery manufacture
OPERATING THE AT30 24 2. OPERATING THE AT30 BATTERY CHARGER 2.1. STARTING THE AT30 2.1.1. Understanding the startup sequence The AT30 is set up at
OPERATING THE AT30 25 • If you have an optional temperature compensation probe installed, the front panel displays LEAD during startup, indicatin
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS i PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before using this equipment, read all instructions and cautionary
OPERATING THE AT30 26 2.2. USING THE AT30 FRONT PANEL FEATURES 2.2.1. If the meter displays an error message When you apply power to the AT30 for th
OPERATING THE AT30 27 2.2.3. Selecting the Float or Equalize mode The AT30 has 2 output voltage settings, Float and Equalize. Use the Float mode
OPERATING THE AT30 28 Manual Equalize Method Choose the manual equalize method when you want to equalize charge the battery, but only when you are abl
OPERATING THE AT30 29 2.2.5. Testing the front panel indicators • Press the DOWN key. This is also the LAMP TEST key. The meter will display 8
OPERATING THE AT30 30 2.3. SETTING PARAMETERS IN THE AT30 2.3.1. Understanding Parameter Settings You can change the settings of the AT30 while the
OPERATING THE AT30 31 2.3.2. Setting the Float and Equalize voltages • Press the EDIT/ENTER key. The FLOAT and DC VOLTS indicators light, and th
OPERATING THE AT30 32 2.3.3. Setting the Equalize Timer • Press the EDIT/ENTER key until the EQLZ HRS REMAINING, MANUAL TIMER and AUTO EQLZ TIMER in
OPERATING THE AT30 33 Setting the High DC Voltage Alarm • Press the EDIT/ENTER key until the HIGH DC VOLTAGE indicator flashes, and the display f
OPERATING THE AT30 34 Adjusting Ground Detection Sensitivity You can adjust the sensitivity of the ground detection alarm circuit. You must have a tes
OPERATING THE AT30 35 Using Ground Detection in Charger Standby Mode If you put the AT30 into standby mode by opening the dc circuit breaker (CB2)
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii QUICK OPERATION ... Back Cover HOW
OPERATING THE AT30 36 2.3.6. Enabling the High DC Voltage shutdown feature The AT30 has a built-in high dc voltage shutdown feature. In case of any m
OPERATING THE AT30 37 2.3.7. Adjusting the Voltmeter Accuracy The AT30 voltmeter is adjusted at the factory to display the actual output voltage
OPERATING THE AT30 38 2.3.8. Using the Low Level Detector (LLD) The AT30 battery charger is equipped with a summary alarm safety override circuit. Th
OPERATING THE AT30 39 2.3.9. Using the front panel security feature The AT30 charger is shipped with all the front instrument panel keys enabled.
OPERATING THE AT30 40 2.4. Performing routine maintenance WARNING High voltages appear at several points inside the AT30. Use extreme caution when
OPERATING THE AT30 41 2.4.4. Check temperature compensation probe (optional) If you are using the optional temperature compensation probe, be sur
OPERATING THE AT30 42 SAMPLE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE AT30 BATTERY CHARGER Suggested frequency: every 6 months Maintenance date Performe
OPERATING THE AT30 43 Exercise front panel controls • Switch from float to equalize, then back to float. • Turn off the dc circuit breaker. E 0
SERVICING THE AT30 44 3. SERVICING THE AT30 3.1. A STEP-BY-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE The AT30 battery charger is fully tested and calibrated at
SERVICING THE AT30 45 3.2. INTERPRETING FRONT PANEL ERROR MESSAGES If the AT30 control circuit detects hardware or wiring problems, it may displa
TABLE OF CONTENTS iii 2.3 Setting the AT30 parameters 2.3.1 Understanding parameter settings...
SERVICING THE AT30 46 Error Code Meaning Repair Procedure E 04 Internal memory failure Any parameters that you set, such as Float or Equalize voltage
SERVICING THE AT30 47 Error Code Meaning Repair Procedure E 08 Defective temperature compensation probe (continued) If the probe checks good, exa
SERVICING THE AT30 48 3.3. USING THE TROUBLESHOOTING CHART WARNING High voltages appear at several points inside the AT30. Use extreme caution when
SERVICING THE AT30 49 3.4. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Front panel meter displays all segments “On” or all se
SERVICING THE AT30 50 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION DC breaker trips (or fuses clear) immediately 1. Battery connected with reverse polari
SERVICING THE AT30 51 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION No output current, and AC ON lamp is out, but ac and dc breakers are on 1. AC supp
SERVICING THE AT30 52 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Front panel is dead, but ac and dc voltages are present at TB1 1. Control boards are n
SERVICING THE AT30 53 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Output voltage does not agree with front panel meter 1. Temperature compensation p
SERVICING THE AT30 54 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Input current too high 1. Wrong ac input voltage, or T1 wired incorrectly 2. Defective
SERVICING THE AT30 55 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION Lamp test key does not work, or some lamps do not light 1. No Vac 2. Control circ
RECEIVING THE AT30 2 1. RECEIVING THE AT30 1.1. STORING THE AT30 If you store the AT30 for more than a few days before installation, you should stor
SERVICING THE AT30 56 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION LOW DC VOLTAGE indicator is on, but ac and dc breakers are closed; ac input voltage is
SERVICING THE AT30 57 SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTION AC INPUT FAILURE indicator is on 1. AC power failure 2. Upstream feed breaker/fuse
SERVICING THE AT30 58 3.5. REPLACING DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS WARNING High voltages appear at several points inside the AT30. Use extreme caution when
SERVICING THE AT30 59 Replacing the Main Control (A1) and/or Gate Driver (A15) pc boards For details of this procedure, refer to service instructi
SERVICING THE AT30 60 Replacing the ac surge suppressors (VR2, VR4 or VR5) Turn off and remove all power to the AT30. Remove the plexiglas safety shi
SERVICING THE AT30 61 Replacing the power (ballast) resistor (R3) - 48 and 130 Vdc units only For 48 Vdc and 130 Vdc AT30s, R3 is mounted with met
SERVICING THE AT30 62 3.6. ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS All AT30 Series battery chargers ship with a supplemental parts data package, itemizing all com
SERVICING THE AT30 63 Factory Part Number Symbol Description 12 Vdc 24 Vdc 48 Vdc 130 Vdc Rec. Spares L1 Main Inductor see supplied Parts Da
APPENDIX A 64 SPECIFICATIONS Except as noted, all specifications apply at: 77° ° F / 25 °°C, nominal ac line voltage & nominal float voltage Spe
APPENDIX B 65 FIELD INSTALLABLE ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS All AT30 options/accessories listed below are available in kits for field installation, wh
INSTALLING THE AT30 3 1.4. MOVING THE AT30 Once you have established that the AT30 is undamaged, identify the enclosure style of your unit by referri
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 66 Outline: AT30 Battery Charger NEMA-1 Style-5018 Enclosure (JE5085-00)
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 67 Outline: AT30 Battery Charger NEMA-1 Style-5018 Enclosure (JE5085-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5085-00.pdf
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 68 Outline: AT30 Battery Charger NEMA-1 Style-5030 Enclosure (JE5086-00)
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 69 Outline: AT30 Battery Charger NEMA-1 Style-5030 Enclosure (JE5086-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5086-00.pdf
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 70 Outline: AT30 Battery Charger NEMA-1 Style-163 Enclosure (JE5095-00)
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 71 Outline: AT30 Battery Charger NEMA-1 Style-163 Enclosure (JE5095-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5095-00.pdf
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 72 Internal Component Layout: AT30 Battery Charger Style-5018 Enclosure w/Common Options (JE5088-99) Note: This inte
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 73 Internal Component Layout: AT30 Battery Charger Style-5018 Enclosure w/Common Options (JE5088-99) http://www.ATSe
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 74 Internal Component Layout: AT30 Battery Charger Style-5030 Enclosure w/Common Options (JE5089-99) Note: This inte
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 75 Internal Component Layout: AT30 Battery Charger Style-5030 Enclosure w/Common Options (JE5089-99) http://www.ATSe
INSTALLING THE AT30 4 1.5. MOUNTING THE AT30 Chose the mounting method for the unit enclosure from the table below. ENCLOSURE ENCLOSURE MANUAL SECTI
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 76 Internal Component Layout: AT30 Battery Charger Style-163 Enclosure w/Common Options (JE5098-99) Note: This inter
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 77 Internal Component Layout: AT30 Battery Charger Style-163 Enclosure w/Common Options (JE5098-99) http://www.ATSer
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 78 Instrument Panel / PC Board Detail: AT30 Battery Charger w/Optional Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board (JE5091-39) Note:
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 79 Instrument Panel / PC Board Detail: AT30 Battery Charger w/Optional Auxiliary Alarm Relay Board (JE5091-39) http:
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 80 Schematic: AT30 Battery Charger Standard w/o Options (JE5092-00)
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 81 Schematic: AT30 Battery Charger Standard w/o Options (JE5092-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5092-00.pdf
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 82 Schematic: AT30 Battery Charger w/Common Options (JE5092-99)
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 83 Schematic: AT30 Battery Charger w/Common Options (JE5092-99) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5092-99.pdf
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 84 Connection Diagram: AT30 Battery Charger Mainframe Power Wiring w/Common Options (JE5093-99) Note: This connectio
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 85 Connection Diagram: AT30 Battery Charger Mainframe Power Wiring w/Common Options (JE5093-99) http://www.ATSeries.
INSTALLING THE AT30 5 PROCEDURE (Style-5030) 1. Install four (4) 0.375 / 9.5mm or 0.5in/12.7mm bolts into the floor per mounting dimensions featu
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 86 Connection Diagram: AT30 Battery Charger Control (Signal) Wiring (JE5094-00)
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 87 Connection Diagram: AT30 Battery Charger Control (Signal) Wiring (JE5094-00) http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JE5094-
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 88 Connection Detail: AT30 Battery Charger I/O Panels & Rectifier Assemblies (JE5163-00)
APPENDIX C (Standard Drawings) 89 Connection Detail: AT30 Battery Charger I/O Panels & Rectifier Assemblies (JE5163-00) http://www.ATSeries.net
APPENDIX D 90 RECOMMENDED FLOAT AND EQUALIZE VOLTAGES This table contains suggested values for commonly used batteries. Consult your battery manufac
APPENDIX E 91 COMMUNICATIONS MODULE Your AT30 Microprocessor-controlled Battery Charger has provisions for an optional Communications Module that all
APPENDIX F 92 FORCED LOAD SHARING ONLINE SUPPLEMENT http://www.ATSeries.net/PDFs/JA5054-00.pdf INTRODUCTION Multiple battery chargers are sometimes
APPENDIX F 93 OPERATING CHARGERS WITH LOAD SHARING Restore external power connections to both AT30s, and restart according to the normal procedure i
MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS 94 DOCUMENT NUMBER The text and graphics contained within this manual are controlled by the battery charger manufacturer'
MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS 95 ONLINE AVAILABILITY An unlabeled version of this operating and service instruction manual is available online at http://ww
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