Alpha FlexPoint 1215 Quick start guide

Brand: Alpha

Model: FlexPoint 1215

Type: Quick start guide

This manual is also suitable for

FlexPoint GPON Power Series

Alpha FlexPoint 1215 is a power supply designed to provide backup power to an optical network terminal (ONT). It can provide 15W of continuous power to the ONT via a 7-pin connector. The power supply has a wide input voltage range of 90Vac to 264Vac and a frequency range of 50/60Hz. It also has built-in surge protection to protect the ONT from power surges. The FlexPoint 1215 has several visual indicators to show the status of the power supply, including an AC power indicator, a battery indicator, a replace battery indicator, and a mute indicator.

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FlexPoint

™

1215, 1232, 1250 Power Supplies Quick Start Guide

Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this guide before proceeding. For additional details on installation and

operation, visit www.alpha.com and download a copy of the FlexPoint

1215, 1232, 1250 Series Technical Manual (p/n

010-353-B0).

The FlexPoint 1215, 1232 and 1250 power supplies are designed to provide 12Vdc primary and standby power to an

optical network terminal (ONT). These power supplies are able to provide 15W, 32W, and 50W output power, respectively,

via the 7-pin connector. A customer-provided 90Vac to 264Vac, 50/60Hz power receptacle provides primary power to the

input of the unit. The AC voltage is then converted to a usable 12Vdc output. Power status is provided to the customer via

audible alarms and visual indicators. Upon loss of AC service, the standby time is a function of the unit’s battery capacity

and the connected load.

1. Unpack and inspect the FlexPoint power supply.

2. Install the unit within 8' (2.4 m) to an AC outlet with 6" (15.2 cm) of space above and below, 2–4" (5–10 cm) in front

and 2" (5 cm) of space on either side to provide adequate thermal ventilation.

3. Remove battery compartment cover by pressing the nger tab underneath the middle of the unit and pull the cover

bottom away from the unit and down.

4. Determine the necessary cable length to provide appropriate service loops between the unit, the ONT, and the AC

receptacle. Plug the line cord into the receptacle in the unit. Secure line cord at one of the cable tie holes with one

included cable tie. Do not plug the unit into an AC receptacle until the last step of the installation procedure.

5. Determine output cable length. Connect cable into 7 position connector. Attach connector to header located on back

of unit. Route cable down provided channel. Secure the cable tie and the optional battery strap through the unit.

6. Mount to the wall with #12 fasteners or equivalent, using the keyholes for easy mounting. For applications with higher

seismic requirements, use the round hole in the back of the unit for direct fastening to a stud or other structural

feature.

Installing and Connecting the FlexPoint Unit

The unit is designed for use in an indoor environment protected from moisture. Its operating temperature range is

-10°C to 45°C / 14°F to 113°F (ambient). The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device. Verify the

AC receptacle is located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

CAUTION!

During normal operation, press the Silence Alarm button to get the recommended battery capacity:

5Ah – 1 chirp; 7Ah – 3 chirps; 8Ah – 4 chirps; 12Ah – 5 chirps.

NOTICE:

7.48"

[190.0 mm]

3.19"

[81.0 mm]

4.23"

[107.4 mm]

2.52"

[64.0 mm]

2.83"

[71.9 mm]

4.29"

[108.9 mm]

(Cover removed for clarity)

6.57"

[166.9 mm]

3.23"

[82.0 mm]

Small Battery

Cover Dim.

Large Battery

Cover Dim.

4.25"

[108.0 mm]

Fig. 1, FlexPoint Dimensions (in/[mm])

(viewed from back/right side)

Mounting holes for customer-supplied #12 hardware or equivalent

Keyhole slots for easy mounting

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Battery Installation / Battery Replacement Procedure

1. Press nger tab to release battery cover and connect the wire harness to the battery. To ensure correct wire

connections, verify the battery polarity clip is connected to the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Install the battery into the compartment ensuring the battery retaining clip secures the battery for batteries up to

8Ah. (For the 12Ah battery, the battery retaining clip will not snap in place but will rest on top. Fasten the retaining

strap around the battery to secure it. To allow the door to close properly, position the buckle on top of the battery.)

3. Reinstall the battery cover.

4. Plug the unit into AC power. The green AC PRESENT LED should illuminate.

5. Verify proper function by unplugging the AC line cord from the AC receptacle. Within approximately 30 seconds the

alarm should sound for 1 second (it may take longer to trigger this alarm if the load is very light or not connected).

The AC mode LED (Green) will turn off, the On-battery LED (Green) will illuminate and the AC mode LED (Green)

will stay off until AC power is reapplied to the input.

6. Reconnect the unit to an AC outlet. The ON-BATTERY LED (Green) will turn off and the AC mode LED (Green) will

illuminate. The unit is ready to be placed into service.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Recycle spent batteries in

accordance with local regulations.

WARNING!

Always mount unit vertically as shown in Fig. 1.

NOTICE:

Table 1, 7-pin connector and pin-outs

Table 2, FlexPoint Battery Options Table

Pin Connection Wire Gauge

1 Positive (+) 16AWG

2 Negative (-) 16AWG

3 Signal Return 24AWG

4 AC failure 24AWG

5 Replce battery 24AWG

6 Battery missing 24AWG

7 Battery low 24AWG

AC connector

7-pin output

cable connector

Fig. 2, AC Input power, DC output

power connections

If no AC power is present and the battery is installed, press the DC START button for 2 seconds to run the unit

using battery power.

NOTICE:

Battery Options

AX-STDBAT-5 Battery 5.1 Ah AGM, 1-year Warranty

A X-STDBAT-7 Battery 7.2 Ah AGM, 1-year Warranty

A X- LONGBAT-7 Battery 7.2 Ah AGM, 3-year Warranty

A X- LONGBAT- 8 Battery 8 Ah AGM, 3-year Warranty

A X-STDBAT-12 Battery 12Ah AGM, 1 year warranty

FTTH-CBL

ONT hook-up cable, 2x16 AWG and 5x24 AWG, CMX

UL listed

12Ah Cover 12Ah battery cover and velcro strap

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FlexPoint Audible Alarms/Visual Indicators

Table 3, FlexPoint Battery Options Table

Condition Status LED Audible Alarm Description

AC PRESENT

LED (Green)

steady ON

N/A

Condition normal; AC powers load, charges

battery.

ON BATTERY

LED (Green)

steady ON

1 second beep on

loss of AC

Input fails; battery powers load.

LOW BATTERY

LED (Green)

ashing

1 beep every 15

seconds

Alarm is triggered when AC fails and battery is

running low (<11.7 V).

REPLACE

POWER SUPPLY

LEDs (Green)

ashing

N/A

If both Green LEDs are ashing, Power Supply

needs to be replaced.

REPLACE BATT

LED (Red)

steady ON

2 beeps, every

15 minutes

The unit automatically initiates a battery test

every 180 days. If the unit fails the test, this

alarm is triggered.

BATT MISSING

LED (Red)

steady ON

N/A

The alarm is triggered when the battery is not

installed or not connected.

MUTE

LED (Green)

steady ON

N/A

Green LED is lit when Silence Alarm button is

pressed.

Front view Rear view

Fig. 3, Battery Installation (5Ah to 8Ah)

Fig. 4, Battery Installation (12Ah)

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FlexPoint Specications

Input

AC Input Voltage: 90Vac–264Vac

AC Input Frequency: 50/60Hz

Connection: IEC 320-C6 3-Prong with cable ties to prevent accidental removal of the line cord.

Surge Protection:

Standards Level

Telcordia GR-1089

ANSI/IEEE C62.41

IEC 61000-4-5

1.2x50ms combination wave, 2kV

Output by model FP-1215 FP-1232 FP-1250

Operational Output Power

(ONT Load):

FP1215–15W max. continuous; FP1232–32W max. continuous; FP1250–50W max. continuous

Output Voltage: 12Vdc nominal 12Vdc nominal 12Vdc nominal

Connection: 7-position connector 7-position connector 7-position connector

Mechanical Dimensions

Unit Dimensions for 5, 6.5,

7.2 or 8Ah Battery L x W x D

(in/mm):

6.6 x 7.5 x 3.2 / 167.6 x 190.5 x 81.3

Unit Dimensions for 12Ah

Battery L x W x D (in/mm):

6.6 x 7.5 x 4.3 / 167.6 x 190.5 x 109.3

Unit Weight without Battery

(lb/kg):

1.2 / 0.54

5.1Ah Battery Weight (lb/kg): 3.9 / 1.8

7.2Ah Battery Weight (lb/kg): 5.7 / 2.6

8.0Ah Battery Weight (lb/kg): 5.73 / 2.7

12Ah Battery Weight (lb/kg): 8.4 / 3.8

Estimated Battery

Runtimes

FlexPoint 1215 FlexPoint 1232 FlexPoint 1250

7.5W Load 15W Load 16W Load 32W Load 36W Load 50W Load

5.1Ah Battery (Hrs): 6.3 2.8 2.5 1.1 0.9 0.7

7.2Ah Battery (Hrs): 9.9 4.2 3.9 1.6 1.4 1.0

8.0Ah Battery (Hrs): 11.2 5.0 4.7 2.0 1.7 1.1

12Ah Battery (Hrs): 17.3 8.0 7.5 3.3 2.9 2.0

Battery Type: Maintenance free, leak-proof, sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead acid)

Visual Indicators

AC Power: Green LED on: AC power present and powering the ONT

Battery: Green LED on: Battery powering ONT during AC loss

Green Flashing: Battery powering ONT during AC loss and running low

Replace Battery: Red LED off: Battery present and working correctly

Red LED on: Replace battery / battery missing

Mute Green LED on: Lit when Silence Alarm button is pressed

Replace Power Supply: Green LEDs ashing

Audible Status Indicators

Loss of Input Power: Single, one second chirp

Low Battery: Single chirp every 15 second

Replace Battery: Double chirp every 15 minutes

Replace power Supply Three chirps every 60 seconds

Push Buttons

DC Start: Press and hold when unit is off to start up on battery without AC present

Silence Alarm: When any audible alarm is on, press this key for at least 1 second and release to silence the audible alarm.

During normal operation, press the Silence Alarm button to get the recommended battery capacity: 5Ah – 1 chirp;

7Ah – 3 chirps; 8Ah – 4 chirps; 12Ah – 5 chirps.

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Addendum: Extended Runtime Kit

The extended runtime kit provides additional back up power for the FlexPoint 1250. Prior to installation, please verify all

components are present. For inquiries about parts, please contact Alpha.

Mounting Installation

If the FlexPoint is already installed on the bracket from the factory, skip step 1.

1. Align the FlexPoint against the bracket and insert the two #10-32x3/8" machine screws through the mounting holes

in the FlexPoint and bracket as seen in Fig. 5. Torque to 31 in-lbs (3.5 Nm) to secure the FlexPoint to the bracket.

2. To mount the bracket, locate a stud in a wall. Line up the bracket’s mounting holes with the stud and mark the holes

for mounting.

3. Depending on the type of wood used for the stud, use the table below to determine the correct drill bit size to use

and drill two pilot holes where previously marked.

4. Insert (customer-supplied) 1/4" lag bolts through the top and bottom mounting holes (see Fig. 6) and tighten to

secure the bracket to the wall.

Components Quantity

FlexPoint 1250 1

Battery Cover 1

Bracket 1

#10-32x3/8" Machine Screw 2

Wire Kit 1

The installer must provide their own hardware to mount the bracket to a stud. Alpha recommends two 1/4" lag bolts.

NOTICE:

Addendum: Extended Runtime Kit

The extended runtime kit for the FlexPoint 1250 provides up to approximately XX hours of additional back up power. Prior

to installation, please verify all components are present. For inquiries about parts, please contact Alpha.

Typical Pilot Hole (Drill Bit) Sizes By Lag Screw Diameter

Lag Size Soft Wood Medium Wood Hard Wood

1/4" 3/32" 5/32" 3/16"

Fig. 5, Mounting the FlexPoint to Bracket Fig. 6, Mounting the Bracket

Mounting

Holes

Machine

Screws

Bracket

Mounting Holes

for FlexPoint

Table 4, Extended Runtime Kit Components

Table 5, Pilot Hole Drill Bit Sizes

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Battery Wiring Diagrams

Wire two 12Ah batteries in parallel according to Fig. 8, and three or four 8Ah batteries according to Fig. 9.

Fig. 8, Two 12Ah Battery String Wiring for Extended Runtime Kit

Fuse

Wire to FP1250

Fig. 9, Three and four 8Ah Battery String Wiring for Extended Runtime Kit

Battery Installation

For a two 12Ah battery conguration, place both batteries in the bracket as seen

in Fig. 7.

For a three 8Ah battery conguration, place all three batteries in the bracket. If

adding a fourth 8Ah battery, place it in the FP1250.

Fig. 7, Two 12Ah Battery Installation

Fuse

Wire to FP1250

Fuse

Wire to FP1250

Inside FP1250

For continued protection against risk of re, replace only with same type and rating of fuse. Alpha recommends a

fuse inline - little fuse 3136.25, 6.25A 250V, slow or equivalent.

CAUTION!

1. Remove the backing from the wire-tie mount and place the adhesive backing on top of the right battery. For three or

four battery strings, place the wire-tie mount on the middle battery.

2. Zip tie the wires and the fuse to the wire-tie mount.

3. After the batteries are wired per the battery wiring diagrams, proceed to the Battery Installation / Battery

Replacement Procedure on page 2.

Fig. 11, Installing Wire-tie MountFig. 10, Wire-tie Mount

Peel off

backing

Fuse

Zip tie

Battery Cover

Complete Installation

After verication of power, install the FP1250’s cover and battery cover. Installation is complete.

Fig. 12, Installing Battery and FP1250 Covers

Wire-Tie Mount Installation

Alpha Technologies Services, Inc.

an EnerSys company

Alpha reserves the right to change specications without notice.

Alpha is a registered trademark of Alpha Technologies.

For more information visit www.alpha.com

010-353-B1-001, Rev. C (5/2019)

Worldwide Corporate Ofces

North America

Tel: +1 360 647 2360

Fax: +1 360 671 4936

Europe

Tel: +49 9122 79889 0

Fax: +49 9122 79889 21

Latin America

Tel: +561 792.9651

Fax: +561 792.7157

Asia Pacic

Tel: +852 2736.8663

Fax: +852 2199.7988

Technical Support:

For additional instructions and details, please contact the Alpha Technical Support Team at 1-800-863-3364 or email

T[email protected].

Alpha FlexPoint 1215 Quick start guide

Brand: Alpha

Model: FlexPoint 1215

Type: Quick start guide

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