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Brand | Alpha |
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Model | PowerBay BDFB |
Category | Power distribution unit |
Language | English |
Covers general hazard, electrical, fumes, fire warnings, cautions, notices, and attention points.
Describes the document's scope and the product model it covers.
Explains the advanced high density secondary DC power distribution capabilities.
Provides guidance on unpacking the BDFB and inspecting contents for transit damage.
Covers ambient conditions, airflow, mechanical loading, circuit overloading, earthing, and disconnect devices.
Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the BDFB using concrete anchors.
Details the process for making reliable ground connections to the BDFB rack assembly.
Details input specifications, including termination type, hole size, and torque values.
Describes connecting input cables for dual-bus configurations with internal return.
Describes connecting input cables for dual-bus configurations without internal return.
Describes connecting input cables for quad-bus configurations with internal return.
Describes connecting input cables for quad-bus configurations without internal return.
Describes connecting input cables for eight-bus configurations with internal return.
Describes connecting input cables for eight-bus configurations without internal return.
Details the process for routing and connecting output cables to the BDFB buswork.
Lists available output adapter options and their termination specifications.
Instructions for installing and reinstalling safety covers to prevent electrical hazards.
Guide on how to install AM circuit breakers into the panel.
Steps for removing shields, blanking covers, and installing GJ circuit breakers.
Explains how to reconfigure the buswork to create dual, quad, or eight-bus BDFB configurations.
Details the process for installing interconnection jumpers between return buses.
Details the process for installing interconnection jumpers between hot buses.
Steps for removing blanking plates and installing breaker panels into the rack.
Lists mechanical, electrical, environmental, and approval details for the PowerBay+ Full-Size BDFB.
Provides mechanical and electrical specs for AM and GJ breaker panels.
Details load current and supported protection devices for AM breaker panels.
Details load current and supported protection devices for GJ breaker panels.
Explains how to navigate the supervisory controller using screen icons.
Describes panel and bus alarm status colors and their meanings.
Explains how to interpret alarm severity indicators (orange/red triangles) and their causes.
Procedure for calibrating the voltage for each bus using the controller.
Covers adjusting screen brightness and performing touch screen calibration.
Allows adjustment of buzzer volume, accent lighting, and viewing bus/panel ampacity.
Accesses BDFB configuration, memory clearing, and test modes for alarms.
Step-by-step guide to configure BDFB type, panels, ampacity, and feeder fuse sizes.
Instructions for calibrating the load for individual breakers or the entire panel.
How to set the maximum ampacity for AM circuit breakers based on pole count.
Procedure for saving the breaker inventory status.
Details on setting up a local network to communicate with the embedded webserver.
Guides on accessing the webserver interface and its administration functions.
How to view detailed realtime status of buses, panels, loads, and breaker states.
Accessing administration settings and configuring notification preferences.
Settings for configuring SNMP trap destinations and email notification recipients.
Options for setting site information and configuring network interface parameters.
Instructions for upgrading the firmware on the embedded ethernet module.
Guide on how to reboot the embedded ethernet module.
Provides an isometric perspective drawing of the PowerBay+ Full-Size BDFB unit.
Presents detailed top, bottom, and side views with key dimensions of the BDFB.
Illustrates the specific locations for grounding connections on the BDFB rack.
Displays isometric drawings of the AM breaker panels from different perspectives.
Displays isometric drawings of the GJ breaker panels from different perspectives.
Diagram showing the locations of HOT and RTN input buses on the BDFB.
Illustrates the jumper configuration for dual-bus systems with internal RTN.
Illustrates the jumper configuration for quad-bus systems with internal RTN.
Illustrates the jumper configuration for eight-bus systems with no jumpers.
Diagram showing input cable positions for dual-bus with internal RTN.
Diagram showing input cable positions for dual-bus without internal RTN.
Diagram showing input cable positions for quad-bus with internal RTN.
Diagram showing input cable positions for quad-bus without internal RTN.
Diagram showing input cable positions for eight-bus with internal RTN, all cabled.
Diagram showing input cable positions for eight-bus without internal RTN, all HOT cabled.
Lists supported wire gauges, part numbers, and manufacturers for input lug termination.
Lists supported lugs for output connections to internal returns and AM breaker panels.
Lists supported lugs for output connections specifically for GJ breaker panels.
Lists compatible AM circuit breakers by part number and amperage rating.
Lists compatible GJ circuit breakers by part number and amperage rating.