TEAL Electronics Corporation

Model Isotran LM-380

TEAL Part Number 3550017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................... ii
1- SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 1
2 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 2
2-1 Product ................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2-2 Grounding............................................................................................................................................................... 2
2-3 Additional Features ................................................................................................................................................ 3
3- PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 4
3-1 Unpacking............................................................................................................................................................... 4
3-2 Shipping Brackets .................................................................................................................................................. 4
3-3 Mounting................................................................................................................................................................. 4
4- CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................... 5
4-1 Line ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4-2 Load ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4-3 Voltage Adjustment................................................................................................................................................ 6
4-4 Circuit Breaker Configuration Settings .................................................................................................................. 7
5- MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 8
5-1 Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................................. 8
6- REVISION HISTORY............................................................................................................. 9
7- DRAWINGS
Dimension Diagram
Component Locations
Schematics
Voltage Selection

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SPECIFICATIONS
COMMON ALL MODEL NUMBERS
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage & Current 200/208/220/230/240/380/400/416/440/460/480 VAC DELTA

110/106/100/96/92/58/55/53/50/48/46 Amps Respectively

Frequency 50/60 Hertz

Output Voltage & 220/380 Volts WYE , 53A Max Continuous Total
Current
152A Peak, 1%, 1 sec @ 51A Continuous

152A Peak, 5%, 5sec @ 42A Continuous

220 VAC, 9A

Construction Materials All transformer wires are insulated with Haptz Class H materials. Windings are
insulated with a Nomex paper insulation system before vacuum varnishing. Internal
wiring is minimum 200 degree C rated and sleeved with Class H material. A grain-
oriented silicon iron core with 14-mil laminations interleaved 1-1 is used to minimize
eddy currents and to keep external magnetic fields below 0.1 oersted (measured at 12
inches from unit in any direction).

INDIVIDUAL MODEL NUMBERS

SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number Isotran LM-380

(TEAL) Part Number 3550017

Power Rating 100 KVA(I)

Overload Protection 150 Amps

Load Current 1 152 Amps/Peak

Load Current 2 9 Amps

Weight Pounds (Kg.) 603 (274 )

Transfer Impedance < 0.06 Ω

60 Hz (L- N)

Efficiency Percent 97.7%

Load Regulation 1.8%

(0-100% Load)

Heat Loss (BTU/Hr.) < 1865

Operating Temperature 0C - +40C

Storage Temperature -40C - +85C

Humidity (non- 10% - 90%

condensing)

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1- SAFETY

Even when an EPO/EMO switch is present this does not guarantee that the power has
been cut off coming into the unit. To avoid tipping over, do not tip beyond 10° from
vertical and avoid abrupt movements. Units are heavy. Ensure adequate lifting
capacity is used.

High voltage. Turn power off before servicing.

Electrical shock hazard. Lock out power at main panel. Failure to

do so could result in serious injury or death.

Failure to set transformer input taps to match nominal input voltage

may result in improper output voltages which may damage
equipment, cause load equipment to malfunction or cause injury.

Failure to set control transformer to match nominal input voltage

may result in equipment damage or malfunction of equipment.

Power conditioner must be properly grounded for safety per National

Electric Code, State or Local code.

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2 - PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2-1 Product

The power conditioner consists of a very well insulated, well shielded, low impedance
isolation transformer. This provides protection against “common mode” noise and
spikes (neutral-ground potentials). The system can withstand and protect against
impulses up to 6000 volts. It can also provide the inrush and peak currents required by
disk drives and modern switch mode power supplies in today’s computer systems.

This power conditioner removes noise and spikes from the AC power line. It is installed
between the source of power (such as a wall outlet) and the equipment that needs
protection from power lines disturbances.

Clean power enhances the reliability and mean time between failure of computers and
other sensitive electronic equipment. Depending upon the type of system being
protected, cleaner power can for example, enhance testing sensitivity, testing yields, or
image quality.

2-2 Grounding

Good grounding and ground bonding are critical to the reliable operation of electronic
systems as well as personnel safety. The following directions should be followed only in
as far as they are consistent with all local and national electrical codes. Grounding can
often be confusing and difficult. Contact TEAL Electronics at 858-558-9000 if you wish
more specific advice.

This power conditioner includes an isolation transformer that can significantly

improve the quality of system grounding. By re-referencing the phase conductors to
ground, it eliminates incoming line-side "common mode" noise (and complies with
Article 250-5 of the NEC). The output neutral (if present) is bonded to ground.

Input service ground requirements: If all communicating system components are

powered from this single point ground with isolated ground-type distribution, the system
is then completely isolated from external ground quality issues. Non-isolated code
minimum input grounds can then be used. Verify input grounding meets codes prior to
installation.

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If the system has non-isolated communications lines from other devices not
powered by the conditioner, the system is then less isolated and incoming ground
quality becomes more important. The communications line becomes a "back door"
through which power and grounding problems can disrupt or damage the system. Good
grounding of devices on both ends of the line helps minimize potential problems, as
would surge suppressors on the communications line or a power conditioner on the
device on the other end. Surge suppressors on the device, however, hurt much more
than they help. Isolation of the communications line (optical or magnetic) eliminates this
problem altogether.

If a "good" input ground is required, it should be a continuous, insulated, isolated,

oversized wire back to the service entrance. This wire for the TEAL power conditioner
refers to the ground wire in a 4-wire DELTA installation, installed with the 3 phase wires.
The Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 94 (9/21/83) also known as
"FIPS Pub 94" is an excellent reference guide. It defines a "good ground" as one with
low impedance over a wide spectrum of high frequencies. It also says that optimum
equipment performance and personnel safety can be achieved by tying all communicat-
ing system components to a single point ground (or, in the case of a large room, create
a "ground reference plane" that acts as a single point).

Local Grounding Bond: Article 250-30 of the National Electric Code (NEC) requires
that hard wired power conditioners be bonded to nearest available local building
grounding electrode as well as the equipment ground. The required local ground bond
points are:

a. Building Steel, or
b. Grounded metal water pipe if building steel is not available, or
c. Other types of electrodes per NEC 250-50 and 250-52 if building steel or
grounded metal water pipe is not available.

This also helps reduce electrical noise issues by referencing the system to local ground
potential in case parts of the system might be touching grounded parts.

Isolated output grounding: Except at the single local ground point at the power
conditioner, it is important that the output ground from the power conditioner be kept
isolated from building ground in any output wiring. If receptacles are hard wired to the
power conditioner in the field, isolated ground receptacles must be used. These special
receptacles avoid re-connecting the output ground to the conduit, and because they
look different they reduce the chance of non-critical loads being inadvertently plugged
into the conditioned power.

2-3 Additional Features

A customer supplied, normally opened external EPO switch may be installed at the EPO
terminal block (refer to Schematic).

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3- PHYSICAL INSTALLATION

3-1 Unpacking

• Protect finish, light, extended handles and buttons from damage while uncrating and
placement.
• If forklift is used, lift only by frame, avoiding damage to sheet metal covers. Avoid
hitting casters with fork-lift forks when taking off pallet. If there is a removable door
remove it while uncrating and during placement to avoid damage to hinges and
latches.

If there is external damage or if internal components “rattle”, do not apply voltage.

Check for any loose components or connections, call TEAL Tech Support for
assistance.

All units are carefully and adequately packed. Please retain packing materials until the
unit is satisfactorily install and accepted.

Damage in transit is always possible. Visible external damage should be noted on the
bill of lading upon receipt and a claim filed with the shipper. Concealed damage can
also be claimed with the shipper within 15 days. Contact TEAL if you wish assistance in
filing your claim.

Each unit is inspected and tested before it leaves the factory. An individual check-out
sheet is maintained on file by TEAL and retrievable by power size and serial number.
Items tested include voltages input/output, current, and spike attenuation both normal
and common mode. All connections are tight when they leave the factory.

3-2 Shipping Brackets

The shipping brackets used with this unit were designed to be utilized when mounting
the unit to the floor.

3-3 Mounting

Refer to the attached mechanical drawing for dimensional information. The unit should
be mounted in a dry location. Conduit entrances are made through the rear of the unit.

HIGH VOLTAGE. Turn power off before removing cover.

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If the unit is mounted on a raised floor (such as a computer room floor) provisions must
be made to support the weight of the unit.

Because the TEAL power conditioner is designed to operate at a high efficiency, a

minimum amount of ventilation is required for proper operation. However, one should
not block the vents at the top of the unit and always allow at least one inch around the
unit for natural convection to take place.

4- CONNECTIONS

It is generally desirable to have all communicating system components (e.g. CPU,

printer, terminal, modem) powered from the same “clean” source and the same ground
point. That means they should all be connected to the same conditioner (which should
have been correctly sized to handle the total load). Call TEAL Tech Support if you need
advice on these connections.

Check the labels on the conditioner to make sure that the input and output voltages and
currents match the system’s requirements. If there are any questions, please call TEAL
or your local representative.

4-1 Line

The conditioner is connected through a circuit breaker. Input connections are made to
the Input circuit breaker and output connections are made to the output terminal blocks.
The circuit breaker lugs and terminal blocks are compression type, so no special
hardware is required. Check to make sure that all leads and connections are well
insulated. Recheck the tightness of all lugs, a loose connection may damage the unit
and/or the load.

This unit has multiple input voltages that can be changed in the field. There should be a
tag attached to the input circuit breaker specifying which input voltage tap has been
selected at the factory. Check the voltage present to determine if it is correctly set. If
not, refer to the “Voltage Adjustment “ Section 4-3 and “Voltage Selection” drawing for
instructions.

4-2 Load

Once voltage has been applied to the conditioner, without a load connected, turn on the
main input circuit breaker switch. There should be a soft hum and the switch should
stay on. Using a volt meter, check the output for proper voltage. With no load, these
voltages will often be a few percent higher than the input voltage (e.g. 280V for nominal
277V L-N circuit). This is to compensate for circuit losses when the load is connected.

If the voltages check out, turn on the loads individually. If the power conditioner is
overloaded, the input circuit breaker will shut off. Otherwise, everything should operate
normally.

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4-3 Voltage Adjustment

Some units are equipped with voltage adjustment taps to compensate for different voltages
in different areas. Most industrial buildings have 120/208 volts, for example, but some have
240/415 volt power. Only qualified personnel may do this adjustment as it involves a high
voltage electrical connection. Failure to make this adjustment will result in the wrong output
voltage from the conditioner that could potentially harm the load.

HIGH VOLTAGE. Turn power off before servicing.

Refer to the attached electrical schematic, and voltage selection drawings for
information on taps available. Move the appropriate wires per the electrical schematic or
voltage selection drawings. Then test output voltages before the load is connected.

Step-By-Step Checklist

• Retap the main transformer to the required voltage.

• Re-configure the input circuit breaker (if necessary).

Ensure all electrical connections are tight. Loose connections are

the most common failure point in this and all wiring systems.

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4-4 Circuit Breaker Configuration Settings

Frame Instantaneous threshold

Current rating value control switches
Tripping threshold (I3), (S/I)
control switches (I1)

t2 switches

Time-current curve
control switch (t1) Tmax Figure 1

CIRCUIT BREAKER IMAGE SHOWN IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY.

Three dip-switches on the circuit breaker panel control the input voltage overload
setting, the overload delay, and the short-circuit trip adjustment. Factory settings for the
three switches are:

• I1 - set based on the input voltage. Refer to the Schematic for a table of the
other I1 settings.
• t1 Switch / S/I switch – time current curve (set to D), both switches are in the
down position
• I3 - largest multiple (set to 12), all four switched are in the up position.
• t2 – all three switches are in the down positions.

Use a small blade screwdriver to move the dip switch toggles to the appropriate
settings.

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5- MAINTENANCE

No maintenance is required other than periodically (i.e. every 6 months) all electrical
connections should be checked for tightness. Any accumulations of dust or debris
should be removed to keep ventilation working for convection cooling.

If it is determined that a component needs to be replaced, then follow the respective

replacement procedure described below for the defective component.

5-1 Fuse Replacement

Replace fuse F1 on the landing plate as follows:

1. Turn off the voltage to the unit.

HIGH VOLTAGE. Voltage will be present at the control circuit if

voltage to the unit is not turned off.

2. Turn off the input circuit breaker. Open the front of the unit.
3. Remove fuse and test with continuity tester to determine it is defective.
4. Replace defective fuse only with fuse of the same size, rating and type.
5. Close the front of the unit.
6. Apply voltage to the unit.
7. Turn on the input circuit breaker. All circuits should operate properly.

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6- REVISION HISTORY

Revision A0 New Release

Checked By: Date: 8-2-05

Approved By: Date: 8-5-05

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 TEAL FIVE YEAR
WARRANTY
TEAL Electronics Corporation warrants its Power Conditioners to
be free from defects in the materials and workmanship for a period
of five (5) years from the date of shipment. TEAL'S obligation for
breach of warranty is limited to the repair or replacement at
TEAL'S option, at the factory without charge to the customer when
returned prepaid within the warranty period. Warranty is void on
units that have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, or that
have been subject to repair or modification by persons not
authorized by TEAL.

The forgoing constitutes the sole and exclusive remedy of the

purchaser and liability of TEAL, and is in lieu of all other
warranties expressed or implied, TEAL makes no other warranty
except as expressly stated above, including without limitation any
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no
event shall TEAL be liable for direct, incidental, special or
consequential damages.

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