
Your Power Solutions PartnerAlpha FXM 650, 1100, 2000 UPSInstallation & Operation ManualPart # 017-230-B4Effective: 07/2013member of The
017-230-B4 Rev B8Figure 2 — Contact Layout (Standard for C1 to C5, Factory Option for C6) Battery breakerThis circuit breaker provides ov
9017-230-B4 Rev BC1: The C1 contact is energized when line power is unqualified and the Alpha FXM provides backup battery power to the load(s). It
017-230-B4 Rev B10ATS (C8): When the Alpha FXM is in the Inverter mode, this normally open relay closes sending 48 Vdc (FXM 650-48, 1100, 2000) or
11017-230-B4 Rev B3. Site PlanningWARNING!Restricted Access: The Alpha FXM must be installed in a restricted area accessible only by qualied ser
017-230-B4 Rev B123.2 Communicating with the Alpha FXMThere are several ways you can communicate with the Alpha FXM UPS:1. Using the control pan
13017-230-B4 Rev B3.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) RequirementsObserve the following EMC requirements when setting up the Alpha FXM and it
017-230-B4 Rev B144. Unpacking Alpha FXMWARNING!The Alpha FXM is heavy, up to 16 kg (35 lb). Use proper lifting techniques. The lifting and movin
15017-230-B4 Rev B5. InstallationWARNING!The Alpha FXM module MUST be correctly grounded for proper operation.The input and output lines to and f
017-230-B4 Rev B165.2 Mounting the Alpha FXMThe Alpha FXM can be placed on a shelf with no other parts needed. Any version of the FXM can be rack
17017-230-B4 Rev B5.3 Wiring the External BatteriesWARNING!The batteries must be installed by qualied personnel trained in the safe use of high-
017-230-B4 Rev B185.3.2 Wiring the Alpha FXMWARNING!Make sure the line power is off. Switch off all circuit breakers on the Alpha FXM before maki
19017-230-B4 Rev B5.3.3 Procedure1. If used, connect the following ports (see Figure 1 on page 7 for location of numbered elements):• Ethernet
017-230-B4 Rev B206. Operating the Alpha FXM6.1 Switching the Alpha FXM On and OffUnder normal operation, the Alpha FXM is always powered ON to
21017-230-B4 Rev BFigure 9 — LCD Control Panel Logo Screen6.2 Operating from the Control Panel InterfaceThe LCD control panel provides “at a gl
017-230-B4 Rev B22Logo Screen(Figure 9)System Status Menu(Table C)Control Menu(Table B)Alarm and Fault Menus (If Active)(Table P and Table Q)Event
23017-230-B4 Rev BThe CONTROL MENU (Table B) lets you control, program and adjust the Alpha FXM for connection to traffic intersection equipment or
017-230-B4 Rev B246.2.1 The LCD Control MenuThe control menu (Table B) lets you operate the Alpha FXM or program it to suit your operating condit
25017-230-B4 Rev BTable B — Control MenuLCD display Meaning DescriptionSENSE TYPE Sense TypeThis function can only be used when the Alpha FXM is
017-230-B4 Rev B266.2.2 Battery Charging OptionsCAUTION!The adjustments to the charge algorithm must be made only by qualied personnel, who unde
27017-230-B4 Rev B6.2.3 Controlling the external fan by temperature triggered dry contactThe Temperature trigger has a user configurable range of
Alpha FXM 650, 1100, 2000 UPSInstallation and Operation ManualFor technical support, contact Alpha Technologies:Canada and USA: 1-888-462-7487Internat
017-230-B4 Rev B286.2.4 Making MeasurementsThe System Status menu lets you make measurements of various Alpha FXM inputs, outputs, temperatures a
29017-230-B4 Rev B6.2.5 Viewing the 200-Event LogUse the LCD display to view up to the last 200 events, and the malfunctions that triggered each
017-230-B4 Rev B30Figure 12 — Web GUI (UPS Specification screen shown)A Screen selection menusB Current UPS operating mode. Updates automaticall
31017-230-B4 Rev BCAUTION!To successfully complete this procedure, you should have a working knowledge of network protocols and how to congure th
017-230-B4 Rev B326.3.2 UPS SpecificationsThis screen displays the Alpha FXM2000 specifications.Figure 14 — UPS Specification screen6.3.3 UPS Mo
33017-230-B4 Rev BFigure 16 — UPS Monitoring: Battery & Inverter screen—standard charging methodUPS Monitoring > Battery & InverterSh
017-230-B4 Rev B34Figure 19 — UPS Monitoring: User Input Status screenMonitoring > User Input StatusShows the current status of the user prog
35017-230-B4 Rev B6.3.4 UPS Maintenance MenusUse the UPS Maintenance screens to configure and adjust the Alpha FXM to meet your operating needs. T
017-230-B4 Rev B36Restoring All Parameters to Default ValuesThe purpose of this command is to reset the Alpha FXM to the factory default parameter
37017-230-B4 Rev BTable D — Parameters/ Default SettingsEnd minute of rush hour of time of day action period #2 00Format setting of date display
017-230-B4 Rev B2Table of Contents1. Safety ...
017-230-B4 Rev B38Figure 22 — UPS Maintenance: Battery, Standard charging methodUPS Maintenance > BatterySetting the Battery Charging Method
39017-230-B4 Rev BNOTE:The Battery Runtime Remaining algorithm attempts to calculate the health of the battery to get a more accurate prediction o
017-230-B4 Rev B40Figure 24 — UPS Maintenance: Inverter screenUPS Maintenance > InverterInverter Enabled/DisabledEnabled: the inverter can fu
41017-230-B4 Rev BFigure 25 — UPS Maintenance: Relay & Load Shed screenUPS Maintenance > Relay & Load ShedThe Alpha FXM has up to 6 d
017-230-B4 Rev B42Programmable Dry Contact Time of Day ActionYou can assign a dedicated timer to a dry contact. Upon entering the Inverter operati
43017-230-B4 Rev BYou can define up to 2 peak time periods of the day in the Maintenance > Relay & Load Shed screen:1. In the Time of Day A
017-230-B4 Rev B44Controlling the external fan with a temperature triggered dry contactThe Temperature trigger has a user configurable range of +20
45017-230-B4 Rev BUPS Maintenance > Password: used to reset the Alpha FXM password, which is limited to 4 alphanumeric characters. The factory
017-230-B4 Rev B46Figure 34 — User Input Configuration: Setting the Trigger TypeFigure 35 — User Input Configuration: Setting the Logic Level3
47017-230-B4 Rev BFigure 36 — User Input Configuration: Setting an Action6. Click the Update Configuration button and enter the password to confi
3017-230-B4 Rev B9. Specications ...
017-230-B4 Rev B48Event HistoryThis screen shows the last 200 events recorded by the Alpha FXM. Choosing a number in the Event Index drop-down box
49017-230-B4 Rev BAll EventsTo see the latest events, click Get Events and wait for the latest events to download from the FXM. It might take a co
017-230-B4 Rev B506.3.6 Upgrade FilesThis feature is available only on Alpha FXM UPS equipped with the network interface card factory option.To u
51017-230-B4 Rev BFigure 44 — Configure Site Information6.3.7 Configure Site InformationThis screen is used to enter site location information i
017-230-B4 Rev B52Email NotificationNOTE:The FXM communications module does not pass authentication details to the SMTP server. You must enable ano
53017-230-B4 Rev BFigure 47 — Test Email featureTest EmailThe Test Email feature tests the operation of the email notification option. Mail serve
017-230-B4 Rev B546.3.9 Keep AliveActivation of the Keep Alive feature provides a method to restore communications when a communication failure i
55017-230-B4 Rev BKeep Alive Method to detect communication failure:a. Ping is the only option in the Protocol field.b. In the IP Address field, e
017-230-B4 Rev B566.4 The Alpha UPS Monitor InterfaceCAUTION!Close the Alpha UPS Monitor application and disconnect when not in use.The Alpha UPS
57017-230-B4 Rev B6.4.1 Installation and Set Up of the Alpha UPS MonitorThe following tools and materials are required:• Alpha UPS Monitor, avai
017-230-B4 Rev B41. SafetySAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installati
017-230-B4 Rev B58This screen shows the most recent events recorded by the Alpha FXM. (Once the number of events reaches 200, the oldest entries a
59017-230-B4 Rev B6.4.3 Other Alpha UPS Monitor FunctionsAlpha UPS Monitor interface is similar to the Web interface. Refer to the corresponding
017-230-B4 Rev B606.5 HyperTerminal InterfaceThe Alpha FXM front panel has a DE-9 female connector. When connected to a PC with Windows HyperTerm
61017-230-B4 Rev B6.5.2 Main Menu ScreenThe main menu screen (Figure 54) shows the Alpha FXM current input and output values, displays any faults
017-230-B4 Rev B62HyperTerminal Menu TreeSubmenus #1 and 2 are read-only screens for monitoring the Alpha FXM. To control the Alpha FXM, use sub-m
63017-230-B4 Rev B6.5.3 Line StatusLine status reports the line condition. For an updated value, press Enter.Table E — Line Status (see Figure
017-230-B4 Rev B646.5.5 Fault and Alarm DisplaysFaults and alarms display on the main menu screen. See Chapter "8. Troubleshooting" on
65017-230-B4 Rev B6.5.6 Adjusting and Controlling the Alpha FXMUse submenu #3, the Maintenance submenu (Figure 54 and Figure 55) to control the A
017-230-B4 Rev B666.5.7 Programming the Dry ContactsThe Alpha FXM front panel contacts C1 to C5 can be programmed to meet your specifications. Dry
67017-230-B4 Rev BControlling the external fan by temperature triggered dry contact The Temperature trigger has a user configurable range of +20°C
5017-230-B4 Rev B1.2 General Warnings and CautionsYou must read and understand the following warnings before installing the Alpha FXM and its com
017-230-B4 Rev B686.5.8 Setting the Date and TimeYou can adjust the Alpha FXM date and time.Table M — Setting the Date and TimeDescription Ente
69017-230-B4 Rev B6.5.9 Viewing the Serial NumberTo display the serial number of the Alpha FXM UPS, type "∗QY0" at the command line and
017-230-B4 Rev B706.5.11 200-event LogUp to 200 events are stored in the Alpha FXM log. If more than 200 events occur, the oldest is over-written
71017-230-B4 Rev BProcedure1. Type default:all and press Enter.2. Alpha FXM returns *OK as confirmation.6.5.12 Restoring All Parameters to Defau
017-230-B4 Rev B727. Maintenance7.1 Upgrading the FXM FirmwareThe Alpha FXM firmware can be reinstalled or upgraded via an RS232 interface using
73017-230-B4 Rev B6. Click on Open File to browse to the software file location (only .sx or .fbin files are supported)7. Click on Apply the updat
017-230-B4 Rev B749. The FXM will reset automatically once the upgrade is finished. Check if the LCD logo screen appears as follows:10. If upgrad
75017-230-B4 Rev B7.2 .3 Battery MaintenanceThe batteries supplied with this unit are sealed and maintenance free. Regularly ensure that all conn
017-230-B4 Rev B76WARNING!Read and understand the battery safety instructions in “Product Safety Information”.CAUTION!Make sure all the replacemen
77017-230-B4 Rev B7.3 Preventative MaintenancePerform preventative maintenance on the Alpha FXM module every 6 to 12 months. For mission critical
017-230-B4 Rev B6• Never let live battery wires touch the Alpha FXM, the enclosure or any other metal objects. This can cause a fire or explosion.
017-230-B4 Rev B788. TroubleshootingWhen the front panel alarm LED is illuminated or flashing, the Alpha FXM has a malfunction. The alarm and faul
79017-230-B4 Rev BTable Q — Fault SubmenuLCD Shows Problem Description What To DoOverload FaultThe load draws more power than the Alpha FXM can
017-230-B4 Rev B809. SpecificationsTable S — Mechanical SpecicationsParameter ValueDimensions H x W x D mm (in) FXM 1100-2000: 5.22 x 15.5 x 8
81017-230-B4 Rev BTable T — Electrical SpecicationsParameter ValueInputVoltage (nominal), Vac120 or 230, optional 208, 210, 240 for FXM 2000,
017-230-B4 Rev B82Table T — Electrical SpecicationsParameter ValueBattery Charger Current, AmpsFXM 650: 10FXM 1100/2000: 15.Battery Charger Tem
83017-230-B4 Rev B10. WarrantyAlpha Technologies Ltd warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in parts and labor, for a
017-230-B4 Rev B84Complete the following for your records:Serial # Options Purchase Date This unit was purchased from:Deal
85017-230-B4 Rev BAppendix A - Peukert Number and Battery CapacityA.1 IntroductionThe Alpha FXM series UPS units run on batteries when the AC uti
017-230-B4 Rev B86A.4 ExampleThe following example shows how to calculate Peukert’s number and capacity from a configured battery string.Consider
87017-230-B4 Rev BA.5 Using the SpreadsheetDownload the spreadsheet “Peukert’s Parameters Calculator.xls” from www.alpha.ca website. Enter the Ba
7017-230-B4 Rev B2. General Description2.1 OverviewThe Alpha FXM is available in 3 models – FXM 650, FXM 1100 and FXM 2000. The FXM 650 and the
017-230-B4 Rev B88Appendix B - Types of TriggersThere are 3 types of trigger:B.1 Edge triggerWhen the user input changes from one state to the ot
89017-230-B4 Rev BLevel AlternativeWhen the level is set to High, the Alpha FXM is triggered to perform the next action when the user input change
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