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24 Volt Power Station Manual

INTRODUCTION
This document describes the installation process and reference information for PBE’s
Minecom 24 V Power Station (02-00067).

OVERVIEW OF MINECOM POWER STATION

The Power Station provides power to amplifiers in (Non-Intrinsically Safe) underground
areas. The Power Station requires external AC power to operate and has a battery backup.

SUPPLIED
• Key to the unit
Inside the Power Station should be:
• Assembly kit containing two glands, mounting
brackets and mounting instructions and battery
connecting cable
• PBE’s Minecom Power Coupler
• Battery with two bolts, washers and spring washers
• Installation document (MAN-02-00067)

Figure 1: Power Station

Terminal blocks (6)

Power Coupler Power socket (4)

Battery cables (3) Power plug (4)

Hole (1) & (6)

2 Batteries (3)

Assembly kit (1)

Bolts & washers (3) Battery connecting cable (3)

Figure 2: (with referring step in brackets)

22/05/13 MAN-02-00067-RD 24 V Power Station Manual SL ON ON

Date Doc no. & title Prepared Reviewed Approved
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without the written permission of TR Pty Ltd. Technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Please contact your
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE (see Figure 2 above)

1. Assemble the glands into the holes in the base of the unit, and the mounting brackets
to the rear of the unit as per the instructions included.
2. An electrician is required to run mains power to the power socket through the closest
gland on the base of the unit.
3. Connect the batteries together (+ to -) using Battery cable
the supplied battery connecting cable (as
shown in Figure 3) then place the batteries
inside the unit and connect the batteries to
the installed battery cable. Use the bolts and
washer provided to tighten securely.

Figure 3 Connect batteries together

4. The power supply plug can now be connected to the power socket.
5. Using a multimeter, check for a voltage of 24 V
DC across the terminal blocks.
6. Run the DC cable from the terminal blocks
through the other gland to the Power Coupler on
the Leaky Feeder cable, ensuring polarity is
correct.
7. Close and lock the unit and check the LED on
the front is green.

Figure 4: Multimeter check of terminal blocks

(-) Tunnel Out

(-) Base Out

Tunnel Out (+) (+) Base Out

(+) Tunnel Out

Tunnel Out (-) (-) Base Out

In

Figure 5: wiring locations (top view) Wiring Option 2

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SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Output Voltage:
Fault Protection:
Termination:
Battery Capacity:
Charge Current:
Charge Time from Flat:
Battery Lifetime:
Ripple current:
24 V
Independent DIN resettable 2.0 Amp Base / Tunnel circuit breakers
DIN terminal blocks (wire size 30AWG to 12AWG)
Wire Area Size Min: 0.5mm²
Wire Area Size Solid Max: 4mm²
18 AH, 432 WH
3.6 A Continuous
7 hours
2-3 years nominal *
~ 50mV

* Battery lifetime depends upon usage patterns

Note: Backup time dependent upon system load.

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