UNIPOWER ARE Series Analog Single Phase Chargers

The Unipower ARE Series Analog Single Phase Chargers have many inherent advantages including; voltage regulation, short circuit protection, low operating costs (a combination of high efficiency and high power factor), easy maintenance and high reliability. Alpine Power Systems is an approved distributor of UNIPOWER products.

The Unipower ARE Series of analog single phase chargers combines these inherent advantages with advanced rectifier, control and filter circuitry, and user-oriented packaging. Designed specifically for utility and communication applications, the ARE Series analog single phase chargers are easily adjusted to meet your specific operating requirements and will provide years of low-maintenance service.

Unipower ARE Series Chargers come with a 3 Year Warranty.

ARE Series Features & Benefits:

• 24V, 48V and 130V Models

• 6 to 50A Output

• High Efficiency

• High Power Factor

• Low Noise Levels

• Current Limiting

• Easily Maintained

Unipower ARE Series General Specifications:

Input
All transformers are dual wound for either 120, 208, 240V (-12, +10 percent) or for 208, 240, 480V, single phase, 60Hz ±5%.

Regulation
DC voltage is maintained within ±0.5% at any load from no load to full load with ±10% variation (or ANSI standard ranges) in the AC input voltage while floating rated number of cells. Control is accomplished with a single control board with operation on or off a battery.

During operation, the maximum output voltage transient does not exceed 5% of the initial steady-state voltage for sudden load changes between 20% and 100% of rated output. Recovery takes less than 200mS. Operation off the battery is stable under all conditions of line and load (within stated limits). Turn-on under all conditions of line and load has a “soft-start” characteristic without overshoot.

Electrical Noise
For 24V and 48V models, the filtering provided produces a ripple level of less than 30mVrms with electrical noise less than 22dBrn with C message weighing on a type 3A noise measuring set when connected to a battery with an eight hour capacity rating of four times the rectifier current rating.
For 130V models, the filtering provided produces a ripple level of less than 30mVrms when connected to a battery with an eight hour capacity rating of four times the rectifier current rating.
The total dynamic response of the control circuitry permits all ARE rectifiers to operate as power supplies (at increased ripple levels) when the batteries are removed for service.

Current Limiting Circuit
The current limiting circuit is factory set at 110% of rated DC output but can be adjusted down to 90% and up to 125% for intermittent duty up to two hours.

Float & Equalize Voltages
To accommodate different battery types, both the float and the equalize voltages are continuously adjustable (no taps) over the nominal voltage range (24V; 24-30V; 48V models; 48-60V; 130V models; 120-145V).
All models can be equipped with a float voltage compensation circuit, which can be connected up to 10 feet from charger. The temperature compensation circuitry will correct both the float and equalize voltages by 2.0mV per degree F per cell [added for temperatures below 77F (25C) and subtracted for temperatures above 77F (25C)].

Circuit Protection
A two-pole shunt-trip AC circuit breaker is provided for input protection. A two-pole DC circuit breaker is provided in the output.
An AC power failure alarm relay provides Form C contacts, which operate in the event of an AC failure.

Ambient Operating Temperatures
All ARE rectifiers will operate at 110% of rated DC output, continuously in temperatures from 32F to 122F (0C to 50C).
They can be safely stored for up to one year at temperatures ranging from -40F to 185F (-40C to +85C).

Battery Eliminator Operation
All ARE rectifiers will operate as a power supply without a battery at the following ripple levels:

• 24V and 48V models (“E” suffix) less than 30mVrms

• 130V models (“F” suffix) less than 100mVrms

Mechanical Features

• Door opens approximately 180 degrees for easy access to interior

• The control board is mounted on the rear of the door for easy access

• Serviceable components are accessible and removable from the front

• Input and output connections are easily accessible

• Knockouts for cables are provided

• Clear space is provided in floor area for bottom entrance

• Cabinets can be relay rack, wall or floor mounted

Standard Equipment

• High-voltage shutdown

• Flush-mounted, voltmeter and ammeter, 3.5in (89mm) case, two percent accuracy

• Float and equalize potentiometers with equalize switch

• AC power failure alarm relay

• AC on lamp

Optional Equipment

• No-charge alarm – load sharing

• High- and low-voltage alarm

• High DC voltage alarm with adjustable time delay

• Ground detection alarm

• 0 to 255-hour equalize timer

• Blocking diode

• Lightning protection device

• 1 percent meters

• Remote temperature probe with temperature compensation circuitry for 48V and 130V models

• 50Hz ratings

STANDARD 24VDC OUTPUT MODELSModelInput

VoltageInput

CurrentOutput

CurrentDimension

H x W x D

inches (mm)DC Circuit

BreakerWeightARE24AC6E120V

208V

240V2.0A

1.1A

1.0A6A12.25 x 17 x 14

(318 x 432 x 356)10A65lbs | 30kgARE24AC12E120V

208V

240V4.0A

2.3A

2.0A12A12.25 x 17 x 14

(318 x 432 x 356)20A72lbs | 33kgSTANDARD 48VDC OUTPUT MODELSModelInput

VoltageInput

CurrentOutput

CurrentDimension

H x W x D

inches (mm)DC Circuit

BreakerWeightARE48AC6E120V

208V

240V4.0A

2.3A

2.0A6A12.25 x 17 x 14

(318 x 432 x 356)10A72lbs | 33kgARE48AC12E120V

208V

240V7.0A

4.0A

3.5A12A12.25 x 17 x 14

(318 x 432 x 356)20A95lbs | 43kgSTANDARD 130VDC OUTPUT MODELSModelInput

VoltageInput

CurrentOutput

CurrentDimension

H x W x D

inches (mm)DC Circuit

BreakerWeightARE130AC6F120V

208V

240V8.5A

5.0A

4.0A6A12.25 x 17 x 14

(318 x 432 x 356)10A100lbs | 46kgARE130AC12F120V

208V

240V18.0A

10.0A

9.0A12A24.50 x 17.00 x 14.00

(622 x 432 x 356)20A170lbs | 77kgARE130AC16F120V

208V

240V22.0A

13.0A

11.0A16A24.50 x 17.00 x 14.00

(622 x 432 x 356)20A185lbs | 84kgARE130AC25F120V

208V

240V35.0A

20.0A

17.0A25A30.00 x 20.50 x 15.00

(762 x 521 x 481)40A325lbs | 148kgARE130AC35F120V

208V

240V50.0A

29.0A

25.0A35A36.00 x 20.50 x 18.00

(914 x 521 x 457)50A460lbs | 209kgARE130CE25F208V

240V

480V20.0A

17.0A

8.5A25A30.00 x 20.50 x 15.00

(762 x 521 x 481)40A325lbs | 148kgARE130CE35F208V

240V

480V29.0A

25.0A

12.5A35A36.00 x 20.50 x 18.00

(914 x 521 x 457)50A460lbs | 209kgARE130CE50F208V

240V

480V40.0A

35.0A

17.5A50A36.00 x 20.50 x 18.00

(914 x 521 x 457)70A600lbs | 273kg

Alpine Power Systems is a value-added reseller of UNIPOWER products. Alpine can provide DC Power System services on all UNIPOWER products including engineering, installation, preventative maintenance, monitoring and recycling. Alpine has 25 locations and 200 technicians that are available to provide service nationwide. Call or email us today for quotation requests and technical inquiries.