Power RCS Industrial Rectifier & Charger System

These are the latest generation of robust, industrial rectifiers, chargers and DC Systems from ALFA Power Solutions. Using proven microprocessor controlled thyristor technology to provide high-reliability power supply and battery charging capabilities. Choose from standard system configurations or customized systems, designed to comply with precise specifications.

Power RCS - Key Features

Standard or customized systems - enhanced by an extensive range of options
Generic Control and Alarm Unit
Monitor and control parameters locally/ remotely
Several types of batteries:
- Nickel-cadmium (vented/ gas recombination)
- Lead acid (vented/ gas recombination)
Advance battery management
Parallel operation
High MTBF, low MTTR
Can also be used as direct power supply

Power RCS - Configurations

Standard system

The Power RCS range of systems has been preconfigured with a number of the most commonly requested features built-in as standard. These systems are available “off-the-shelf” with standard drawings and standard user documentation.

Standard configuration

Single system with building block modular design
Internal rectifier input switch Q1
6-pulse rectifier bridge with input isolation transformer
Digital control card GCAU
Output filter L1-C1 ripple voltage <5 % RMS without battery
Rectifier F1 fuse and rectifier shunt R2
Blocking diode V21
Multi-functional LCD with 2 LEDs indicate the system status
Tropicalized control electronics boards
Common fault remote alarm
Floor mounted cabinet with external IP21 protection and IP20 with open doors
Cabinet colour RAL 7035
Power and control cable marking
Detailed 3-D layout and component marking presented on rear door
Door able to open to180° with three key locks
Bottom cable entry
Input / battery / output terminals X1, X2 and X3
» Standard labeling / nameplate

Options

The standard system can be enhanced by the additional options. To provide exact solutions for each application, we offer a wide range of options:

System

Parallel redundant configuration with load sharing
Special mains input voltages (180 – 690 V) and frequency 60 Hz
DC ripple filter 1 % & 0.1 %
12 pulse rectifier with isolation transformer
Rectifier input MCB or fuse
Battery MCB, fuse or switch in rectifier
Battery MCB or fuse box
Load MCB, fuse or switch
Diode dropper
DC distribution
Battery installed inside the rectifier cabinet

Alarms / signaling / measurement

LED alarm indicators in front panel
Relay cards 2 x 8 free contacts
Additional analog meters
Low electrolyte level alarm
Audible alarm
Temperature charging compensation sensors & cables
Temperature alarm
High DC ripple voltage alarm
Cable drop compensation
Battery circuit failure alarm
Ground fault alarm
High rate interlock

Control options

Remote rectifier shutdown command
Remote forced floating charge command
Remote room fan control
Remote alarm reset
Remote high rate charge command

Communication

RS232 / RS485 interface
RS232 / RS485 Modbus protocol
TCP / IP interface
Protocol converters (Profibus DP, J-bus)
Monitoring and management software
Modem

Mechanical

Interior cabinet light, AC single phase socket & cabinet heater
Protection up to IP54
Special colour
Vermin proof protection plates
Low smoke wiring (halogen-free)
Special markings
Top cable entry
Air filters at air inlet
Ventilation 100 % redundant

Additional options are available on request