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Wombat

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Joined: 27/05/2011
Location: Australia
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Posted: 10:12am 30 Aug 2011

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Hey Guys.

Been busy with toys and work (not in the same league

)... Anyway, I've come across some old (5yr max) servers with UPS units in them. I felt like a kid in a candy store! I've removed all the hard drives (600+ 360gb scuzzy buss), circuit boards, looms from 3 cabinets. The battery packs, chargers and supply units remain in 2.
I feel that they need a new home.

Now. Here's the kicker. How to reuse them... (See photos)

26 off 43V @ 6400mAh battery's and 12 off 240VAC 3Phase - 2 x 56VDC @ 26A power supply's.
Looks like they have very clean AC. Could be good for wind genny?

Thanks Russ

I'm finding it difficult to find any diagrams and pin-outs for them.

VK4AYQ
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Posted: 03:12am 31 Aug 2011

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Hi

With a bit of a fiddle on the voltage set looks like it could be adapted to a 48 volt solar system

All the best

Bob

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Wombat

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Posted: 12:01pm 31 Aug 2011

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Giday Bob.

Yes, my thoughts also. I've dismantled 1 power supply and figure they could be split up. The 240VAC input filters could.

I enjoy electronics, thou it's not my strong point. Jack of all trades, master of none... so to speak. Obtaining circuit and wiring diagrams will be a problem!
I have spare units if your interested in playing with one yourself

The battery packs appear to have axillary sensing/control wiring in them.
I'll dismantle one to see whats going on.

Oh, I've also picked up a Power Shield Commander PSCR2000. A 1.2kW pure sine wave UPS. I hope to connect 4 off those 240Ah AGM batterys to it for some free power. I'm still looking for a manual for this one also.

Anyone know how or where to find some info on this stuff?

Thinking positive, Russ

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