Alpha PowerBay BDFB - Product Overview; Purpose and Applicability; Theory of Operation; Unpacking and Inspection

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C048-740-30 R02, Rev. C (01/2020)
1.0 1.0 Purpose and ApplicabilityPurpose and Applicability
This document covers the installation and operation of the
PowerBay
+
™
Full-Size BDFB.
1.1 1.1 Product ModelProduct Model
This document applies to Alpha
®
products in the following model
congurations:
y C016-1900-10 through C016-1924-10 Dual-Bus, Quad-Bus, and
Eight-Bus PowerBay
+
Full-Size BDFB congurations (r02)
2.0 2.0 Theory of OperationTheory of Operation
The PowerBay
+
Full-Size BDFB provides advanced high density
secondary DC power distribution for multiple aplications.
2.1 2.1 FeaturesFeatures
y Modular design
y Unmatched safety & reliability features
y Easy bus reconguration
y Dual-bus, Quad-bus, and Eight-bus congurations (1200A per
bus)
y Up to (8) 800A or 1200A rated distribution panels
y Up to 176 AM breaker positions
y Individual LED breaker trip indication
y Supports AM and GJ breakers as well as TPS, TLS, and GMT
fuses
y Internal or external returns
y Top or bottom feed
y Optional LCD touchscreen controller with Ethernet (SNMP,
Modbus, HTTP)
y Optional per-circuit current monitoring and RedundancyTracker™
3.0 3.0 Unpacking and InspectionUnpacking and Inspection
The Alpha PowerBay
+
Full-Size BDFB was carefully packaged
and securely bolted to a pallet at the factory to withstand the
normal rigors of shipping, however, you should carefully inspect
all packaging and contents to conrm that no damage has
occurred in transit. Most shipping carriers require notication of
shipping damage within twenty-four hours of delivery, and it is the
responsibility of the recipient to inspect the shipment immediately
upon receipt.
3.1 3.1 Package ContentsPackage Contents
y PowerBay
+
Full-Size BDFB
y Installation Hardware Kit
y Setup and operation manual
y Quickstart installation guide
y Distribution panels pre-installed (if so ordered)
Figure 1. PowerBay+ Full-Size BDFB