HBL Battery Charger uses Thyristor switching principle for achieving the desired DC output.

It basically consists of a transformer, a semi conductor bridge rectifier, a filter circuit and a control circuit.

The Basic Design

The AC mains voltage is transformed to a suitable level and fed to the rectifier bridge which rectifies the AC input and feeds controlled DC output to the battery and load, after being smoothened by the filter circuit. The power output requirement is adjusted by using phase control technique which is provided by the control circuit. The feedback signals from the output to the control circuit are used for maintaining voltage regulation and current limit.

Advantages
HBL Battery Chargers offer numerous advantages, some of which are listed below :

Extensive Range
- Available in a wide range of standard and customised models, HBL Battery chargers can be supplied in voltage outputs upto 500V DC and current outputs upto 2000 Amps.

High Reliability
- Conservative design and high quality standards ensure absolute reliability of the equipment and failsafe operation.

Versatility
HBL chargers and DC systems find usage in variety of applications such as Process Control, telecommunications, Emergency Lighting, Switch Gear protection, Engine starting and Power Station Control, to mention a few.

Minimal Maintenance
- Designed for low maintenance and remote operation, HBL Battery Charger can work for many years, without any special attention.

User Friendly
Cautiously conceived alarms and annunciations, easily accessible component layout, meticulously designed Operation Manual and easy availability of spare parts enable the users to quickly attend to the equipment, in the unlikely event of a fault arising in the HBL Battery Charger.

System Solutions
HBL designs and manufactures under one roof, the complete DC System consisting of Nickel Cadmium Batteries, VRLA, Battery Chargers and Distribution Panels. This facilitates the company to offer integrated systems solution to meet individual customer needs.

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End Cell Switching which uses a divided battery, tap cell diodes and change over contactor is yet another method of protecting the load from high boost voltage. Redundant Systems The increasing criticality of DC power requirement has led to the evolution of systems with redundant configuration, using more than one rectifier and one or more battery banks, operating either in parallel or independently. HBL offers a variety of such redundant systems with various combinations of interlocks and features. Each of these systems differ from the other, depending on the level of redundancy and functional features required by the user. Some typical examples are given on the next page.

F C B C
Float charger (FC) rectifies the input AC to DC and does the dual function of float or trickle charging the battery and supplying DC power to the load. Boost Charger (BC) is required for quick recharge of a discharged battery. Float Cum Boost Charger (FCBC) as the name indicates, is a two-in-one functional combination of a float charger and a Boost charger. Under normal condition FCBC works as a float Charger. When the mains fail, battery takes over supply to the load. On resumption of power, FCBC switches to the Boost Mode, Boost charges the discharged battery and returns to the Float Mode, after the battery is restored to full charge. All along, it supplies uninterrupted DC power to the load. Load Voltage Limiters (VR) - In order to protect the load against the voltage variation during the Boost Mode operation, a load voltage limiter in the form of Diode Voltage regulater (DVR) is required

VR

F C B C

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Types of Chargers

FC 1 TD

BC 1

Parallel Redundant System using two nos. FCBC + one VR + one Battery
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FCBC 1

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FC 2

BC 2

Hot Standby Redundant System

It consists of a single battery bank and two charger systems, one designated as 'Main' and other as 'Standby'. Each of these charger systems consists of one float charger and one boost charger. Interlocks are provided in such a way as to enable the standby float charger or standby boost charger to take over respectively, in the event of failure of the main float charger or main boost charger Tap cell connection provides uninterrupted DC Power to the load, should the mains fail during boost charging.

Under normal condition, two FCBCs function in parallel and share the total ( load current + battery current). When Mains fail, battery supplies to the load. On Mains return, battery gets charged 'online'. Load is protected from the higher boost voltage through the VR. When one FCBC fails, the other FCBC takes over the function. This system can also be designed for 'offline' charging, without VR, providing tap cell connection.

FCBC 2

Parallel Redundant System using two nos. FCBC + two Batteries

Under normal conditions, total current is shared by the two chargers. Each charger float charges the respective battery. When Mains fail, both batteries share the load. On Mains return, batteries get charged 'offline' one after the other. The charger and the battery on boost get isolated from DC bus while the other charger meets the full load current. When one FCBC fails, the other FCBC takes over. One battery provides redundancy for the other.

VR

FCBC 1

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FCBC 2

Features and Specifications - HBL Battery Charger

SP/TP* Series
Charger Characteristics Applicable Standards Input Voltage SP & TP SP & TP SP TP Input Frequency Output Current SP & TP SP & TP

Standard
Constant voltage with current limit IEC 230 V +/- 10% 415 V +/- 10% 50 Hz +/- 5% Refer page 8 and 9

Optional

Any other voltage Any other voltage Any other Frequency

Output Voltage: Nominal Float V adjustment Boost V adjustment SP & TP SP & TP SP & TP 24/48/110/220 VDC 80% to 115% of Nominal 80% to 135% of Nominal Any other voltage

Ripple Voltage

SP TP

5% rms (without Bty connected) 3% rms (without Bty connected) +/- 1V of set value for > 48 VDC

As required by user As required by user

Voltage stability (with variation in load & input V)

SP & TP

+/- 1V of set value for < 48 VDC

Rectifier Bridge

SP & TP

Full wave, half controlled

Full wave, full controlled

Magnetics : Insulation class Temp. rise above ambient High voltage insulation SP & TP SP & TP SP & TP Class F 90 Deg C 2.5 KV for 1 minute with maximum leakage current of 5mA Class B 70 Deg C

Instrument: Output voltmeter & ammeter SP 72 X 72 Sq. mm. analog type Accuracy : 2.5 % Deflection : 90 Deg Output voltmeter & ammeter TP 96 X 96 Sq. mm analog type Accuracy 1.5 % Deflection : 90 deg Input voltmeter with selector switch TP 96 X 96 Sq. mm analog type Accuracy : 1.5 % Deflection : 90 Deg. Deflection 270 Deg. Deflection 270 Deg

SP/TP* Series
Indications & Alarms: Lamps LED SP & TP SP & TP

Standard

Optional

Input ON, Output On Charger on Float Charger on Boost

Alarms (LED+Buzzer)

TP

Input supply fail DC under voltage DC over voltage Charger fail

Ground fault alarm for unearthed systems Rectifier fuse fail output fuse fail Capacitor fuse fail As required by the user

SP Protection : Input SP TP MCB

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Switch and Fuse MCB/MCCB/Thermal OL relay/ Contactor

Switch & Fuse

Output

SP TP

MCB Switch & Fuse

Switch and Fuse MCB / MCCB

Rectifier bridge

SP & TP

HRC Fuse High speed semi

Filter capacitor

TP

HRC Fuse

Conductor Fuse

Safety Features:

SP & TP SP & TP

Short circuit protection Reverse polarity protection Soft Start

Battery Current limit

Mechanical: Enclosure protection Paint finish Paint colour Construction SP & TP SP & TP SP & TP SP & TP

Surge protection IP 20 Epoxy based matte finish External/Internal : Light Gray Folded sheet / MS construction Upto IP 54 As required by the user As required by the user As required by the user

Panel access Panel mounting

SP & TP SP & TP

Front & rear Floor mounting

Only Front Wall mounting for smaller panels

SP/TP* Series
Ventilation SP TP

Standard
Natural convection Upto 400 A Natural convection Above 400 A natural convection / Forced air cooling

Optional

Cable entry

SP & TP

Bottom entry

Top entry

Noise Level

SP & TP

Typically 65 dBA for panels with natural convection & 75 dBA for panels witth forced air cooling

Environment: Operating ambient temperature (surrounding the panel) SP & TP 0 to +50 Deg C

Storage Temperature Humidity Altitude

SP & TP SP & TP SP & TP

-30 to +70 Deg C 0 to 95% RH Non condensing Upto 1000 MSL

Routine Tests Routine tests conducted at HBL works generally conforming to IEC 146/IS 4540

SP & TP

Visual & Dimensional check Insulation Resistance test High Voltage test Measurement of voltage regulation Annunciation checks Measurement of ripple

Burn in test on PCB's, Heat run test (8hrs) Efficiency and Power Factor measurement. Dynamic response measurement

Charger functional Checks (overshoot / undershoot).

Soft Start : Specially designed 'walk in feature' ensures gradual development of DC output after the charger is switched ON, protecting the charger from heavy inrush currents.

Other Features

Automatic charging control

HBL chargers are provided with an Auto function option; enabling automatic recharging of the battery. When the mains supply return while the charger is in Auto function, the control circuit of the charger senses state of charge of battery and switches to Boost mode if required. The charger will automatically return to Float mode after fully charging the battery.

> Fan failure alarm for forced air -cooled panels. > High temperature alarm for forced air - cooled panels. Contacts for remote alarm indications. > Additional components as required. > Radio interference / Harmonic filters. > Thermostat controlled space heater for anti condensation > Temperature compensation.

Type Tests
In addition to the routine tests, HBL chargers have undergone special tests listed below > Surge withstand capability test > Short circuit tests on transformers for dynamic ability. > Heat run test at 50 Deg. C > Radio Frequency Interference test. > Environmental & Soak tests on PCB. > Vibration tests of PCB rack / panels. > Degree of protection tests upto IP5X & IPX2.

Special options
Some of the special options offered for HBL chargers are...

Standard Models, Weight and Dimensions for Single Phase Charger

Nomenclature (example) : 48 SP 20
20 Amps output Single Phase 48 V DC Nominal 24 V DC
Output Rating Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

48 V DC
Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

110 V DC
Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

220 V DC
Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

10 A 15 A 20 A 25 A 30 A 40 A 50 A 80 A

FR 90/55/40 FR 90/55/40 FR 90/55/40 FR 10/60/60 FR 10/60/60 FR 12/80/60 FR 12/80/60 FR 12/80/60

45 55 60 65 75 150 180 225

FR 90/55/40 FR 10/60/60 FR 12/80/60

80 150 180

FR 90/55/40 FR 10/60/60 FR 12/80/60

80 150 180

FR 12/80/60

180

Panel Dimension for Single and Three Phase Charger

Cabinet Dimensions In mm Type FR 90/55/40 FR 10/60/60 FR 12/80/60 FR 15/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/80 FR 20/80/80 FR 22/80/80 FR 22/80/10 H 900 1000 1200 1500 1800 1800 2000 2200 2200 W 550 600 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 D 400 600 600 600 600 800 800 800 1000 Cabinet Dimensions In mm Type 2 x FR 15/80/60 2 x FR 18/80/60 2 x FR 18/80/80 2 x FR 20/80/80 2 x FR 22/80/80 2 x FR 22/80/10 H 1500 1800 1800 2000 2200 2200 W 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 1600 D 600 600 800 800 800 1000

H : Height W : Width D : Depth

Standard Models for Three Phase Charger

Nomenclature (example) : 48 TP 200
200 Amps output Three Phase 48 V DC Nominal 24 V DC
Output Rating Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

48 V DC
Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

110 V DC
Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

220 V DC
Cabinet Type Weight (Kgs)

10A 15A 20A 25A 30A 35A 40A 50A 60A 70A 80A 90A 100A 150A 200A 250A 300A 400A 500A 600A 700A 800A 1200A 2000A

FR 90/55/40 FR 90/55/40 FR 90/55/40 FR10/60/60 FR 10/60/60 FR 12/80/60 FR 12/80/60 FR 15/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 20/80/80 FR 20/80/80 FR 20/80/80 FR 22/80/80 2xFR 18/80/80 2xFR 18/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFr 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/100 3xFR 22/80/100

45 55 60 65 75 150 180 225 250 280 290 300 350 450 500 600 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1300 1800

FR 90/55/40 FR 90/55/40 FR 10/60/60 FR 15/80/60 FR 15/80/60 FR 15/80/60 FR 15/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/80 FR 20/80/80 FR 20/80/80 FR 22/80/80 FR 22/80/80 2xFR 18/80/80 2xFR 18/80/80 2xFr 20/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2x FR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 * * * *

70 80 90 190 200 180 200 280 300 310 330 350 450 650 700 800 850 950 1000 1100

FR 15/80/60 FR 15/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/80 FR 20/80/80 FR 22/80/80 FR 22/80/80 FR 22/80/80 FR 22/80/80 2xFr 18/80/80 2xFR 18/80/80 2x FR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 * * * * *

180 190 180 220 270 300 340 360 380 420 440 500 600 780 900 1000 1050 1200 1400

FR 15/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/60 FR 18/80/80 FR 20/80/80 FR 22/80/80 2x FR 18/80/60 2x FR 18/80/60 2x FR 18/80/60 2xFR 20/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2x FR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/80 2xFR 22/80/100

190 210 260 350 380 400 450 480 500 550 650 700 750 900 1050 1200 1400 1800

In accordance with its policy of continuous improvement the company reserves right to change specifications and designs without notice. All illustrations, descriptions, dimensions and weight in this catalogue are for guidelines only and cannot be held binding on the company.

* Consult HBL

Information to be provided by the customer for sizing a battery charger system.

A. Charger
Application of the equipment DC Nominal Voltage Load voltage Tolerance Load Cycle Sequence No. 01. 02. 03. 04. 05. Maximum Continuous Load on the charger ( Excluding Battery charging current ) Whether Redundancy required : : A YES / NO (If yes, provide details) Equipment drawing DC power : : : :

+ %, format given below Total current ( A )

Duration ( Sec/min )

B.

Details of battery to be charged

: NICAD / VRLA / Vented Lead Acid/others : : : : Off line / On line :

Type of battery No. of Cells Capacity of Battery No. of Batteries per system Type of charging Time available for recharge of battery (Hrs)

C.

DC Distribution Board ( If required )

: : : : : : A) Inside the charger / Separate cubicle B ) Compartmentalised / Non - Compartmentalised Floor / Wall Mounted Qty. Type Rating 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Type of Construction Mounting Type Feeder Incomers Outgoings

D.

Special options required in Charger DCDB :

ISO 9001
Certified

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HBL Power Systems Limited

8-2-601, Road No 10, Banjara Hills Hyderabad 500034, AP, INDIA website : www.hbl.in e-mail : [email protected]

Corp. Comm. / June. 2007