5.2Troubleshooting
Table 39 provides a list of the problems that may occur on the Helios DC System 4000/48, along with their possible causes. Blown fuses and tripped circuit breakers should always be investi- gated before utilizing Table 39.
Table 39 Fault diagnosis
Fault symptom | Possible causes |
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No DC output current | Open AC circuit breaker |
| Open DC circuit breaker |
| Faulty connection between the power shelf and the rectifier (Helios |
| Rectifier 100/48) |
| Faulty connection between the rectifier and the power plant |
| Sense leads opened |
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Incorrect indication of the DC | Incorrect meter calibration |
output current | Loose shunt leads connection |
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Low float voltage | Faulty rectifier(s) |
| Shorted battery cell(s) |
| Prolonged power failure |
| Incorrect float voltage adjustment |
| Sense leads opened |
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Low recharge voltage | Incorrect float voltage adjustment |
| Discharge load greater than the rectifier’s capacity (batteries are |
| recharging or the system is in manual bypass) |
| Sense leads opened |
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High float or recharge voltage | Faulty rectifier(s) |
| Incorrect Float/Equalize adjustment |
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Failure to generate alarms | Incorrect connections between the controller and the rectifiers and |
during alarm conditions | distribution panels |
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Failure to generate cabinet | Faulty LP fuse on the controller (F31) |
alarm during minor or major | Faulty cabinet alarm lamp |
alarm conditions | Faulty or loose connection |
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Failure to generate RFA alarm | Faulty rectifier |
under appropriate conditions | Faulty wiring |
| Faulty RFA LED |
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Failure to generate FA alarm | Faulty wiring |
| Faulty fuse |
| Faulty FA LED |
| Loose connection |
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HV lamp lit | High discharge voltage condition |
| Incorrect HV level adjustment |
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LV lamp lit | Low discharge voltage condition |
| Incorrect LV level adjustment |
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HF lamp lit | High discharge voltage condition |
| Incorrect HF level adjustment |
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LF lamp lit | Low discharge voltage condition |
| Incorrect LF level adjustment |
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FA lamp lit | Blown fuse or extended FA alarm |
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CFA lamp lit | Blown charge fuse |
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DFA lamp lit | Blown distribution fuse |
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RECT MIN lamp lit | One rectifier has failed |
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RECT MAJ lamp lit | Two or more rectifiers have failed |
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RECT FAN lamp lit | Defective rectifier fan(s) |
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