EcoPowerTM Cabinet

Product Description

EcoPower Cabinet

The EcoPower cabinet has been designed to generate up to 16 kW DC output with two Hydrogenics 8 kW fuel cells (HyPM XR 8). It can be configured with one 8 kW fuel cell unit in the factory and the second 8 kW unit could be added in the field. The balance of the plant and associated equipment is also modular so the initial cost is minimized and you pay-as-you-grow. Regardless of power output, the cabinet is cooled without the use of outside air in a sealed compart-ment to keep out dust, contaminants and condensa-tion, thereby preventing deterioration of the equip-ment.

Our patent pending cabinet cooling and heating system assures that the PEM fuel cell delivers optimum power output at ambient temperatures that can range from –40° C to +46° C. The Hydrogenics HyPM XR 8 fuel cells have industry leading efficiency of 55 percent with no limitation on start or stop cycles. They have a fast response time of providing full power in less than one minute. A small battery string or ultra capacitors are used for bridging power. With a reliability of 99.999 percent, you can be assured that your network equipment has uninter-rupted power during utility power failures.

There is no static degradation or scheduled mainte-nance requirements for the HyPM XR 8 fuel cells as compared to batteries and diesel generators, result-ing in lower operational costs and total cost of ownership. The EcoPower cabinet solution requires less space compared to batteries and diesel genera-tors; the relieved space can be used for revenue generating telecom equipment.

To help ensure the security of the EcoPower cabinet, each unit is factory equipped with alarm cabling that sends a signal from the remote site to a central location if an attempted unauthorized cabinet entry occurs. The doors are equipped

The CommScope® EcoPower Cabinet provides an eco-friendly DC backup power solution for Wireline and Wireless networks. Our patent pending cabinet design is modular and flexible to meet your most stringent backup power needs. The cabinet utilizes proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cells to provide industry leading power density, reliability, and remote monitoring. Housed in a secure, weather resistant cabinet for outdoor deployment, the EcoPower fuel cell power solution is feature rich and has ease of installation and maintenance.

with security hex-key locking mechanism and can also be secured with padlocks for added protection.

In addition to external security, each EcoPower cabinet is equipped with a system controller, which provides overall power system control and diagnos-tics including: hydrogen and air intake manage-ment to the fuel cells, emergency safety shutdown, voltage setting, cabinet cooling and heating system control, fuel monitoring, alarm reporting, visual alarm indicators as well as other functions. The system controller continuously monitors the AC and DC bus voltage to trigger the fuel cell operation for maintaining an uninterrupted power supply.

Quality materials, such as the corrosion resistant 1/8” thick heavy-duty aluminum is used for the enclosure and most of the cabinet components, results in a durable, weather safe cabinet. These materials are used because of their strength, durability, fire and corrosion resistance, and heat transfer characteristics essential for outdoor appli-cations. An electrostatically applied polyester paint produces an extremely durable, high quality finish on all surfaces of the cabinet as well as an attrac-tive appearance.

Designed specifically for the outside plant environment, EcoPower cabinets optimize heat transfer, environmental protection, and ease of installation and maintenance. CommScope’s attractive and rugged cabinets are deployed in harsh environments throughout the world, including the United States, South America, Central America, Middle and Far East, and Canada. Ongoing reliable operation in these climates is a testimony to their overall quality. Our CommScope manufacturing facilities and design engineering are ISO9001 registered to ensure high-quality products and services.

The fuel cells are designed to meet UL and CE require-ments and the cabinet solution is designed to meet Telcordia GR-487 requirements, thereby assuring sturdy, durable, environmentally secure, and low-maintenance cabinets. Each cabinet is assembled, wired, and system-tested at the factory to provide not only the high standards of quality but also to assure quick, trouble-free installation.

We know that when your customers need service, you need to deliver. Let CommScope’s EcoPower cabinets, with their integrated system monitoring and built-in alarms provide the power you need to help keep your customers satisfied.

Applications and UseThe EcoPower cabinet has been designed with the flexibility to provide power to Wireline or Wireless sites, including digital loop carriers, DSLAMs, CDMA, TDMA, UMTS, and Wimax equipment. The cabinet supports growth in 8 kW increment for affordable initial costs and a pay-as-you-grow plan. CommScope's Eco-Power cabinets have been designed to be durable enough to function effec-tively in all outside plant environments.

EcoPower Cabinet Features• System flexibility/modularity for incremental 8 kW growth• Modular balance of plant and associated equipment• Operational temperature range of –40° C to +46° C• 600A –48V DC distribution panel for load connections• 8-position AC power panel for utility main breaker and

branch breakers• GFCI protected convenience outlet• Patent-pending redundant heating and cooling system

for fuel cells and cabinet• Integrated System Controller provides constant system

monitoring and system status to a central office; local monitoring through USB port

• Side access door for AC and DC connections to ease installation

• Separate compartment for batteries or ultra capacitor• Multi-point latching system with security hex key and

padlock hasp for all cabinet doors • Alarmed cabinet doors connected to the integrated

system monitoring for warning of unauthorized entry• Pad or Earth Anchor mounting options• Cabinet construction materials are chosen for their high

quality and durability providing the protection needed in harsh outdoor applications

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EcoPower Cabinet Specifications

Dimensions 63" H x 45" W x 52" D (160cm x 114 cm x 132 cm)

Weight 1400 lb. (636 kg)

Mounting Options Pad Mount, Earth Anchor Mount

Electrical Output Power 8 kW nominal with (1) Fuel Cell Module 16 kW nominal with (2) Fuel Cell Modules Current 0 to 150 AMP @ –48 VDC with (1) Fuel Cell Module 0 to 300 AMP @ –48 VDC with (2) Fuel Cell Modules Voltage –48 VDC nominal (–42 to –60 VDC adjustable)

Efficiency 55 percent peak operating (for Fuel Cell Power Module)

Operating Environment Temperature –40° C to +46° C (in EcoPower cabinet) Relative Humidity 0 to 95 percent non-condensing Altitude –197 ft to 6000 ft ( –60 m to +1829 m)

Fuel Gaseous Hydrogen ≥ 99.99 percent

Consumption ≤ 115 SLPM per 8 kW fuel cell

Pressure 500-700 KPa

Air 1000 SLPM (maximum per fuel cell)

Coolant De-ionized Water ≥ 200 KΩcm

Emissions Noise < 65 dBA @ 1.5 m Water ≤ 108 ml per minute

Alarm Outputs Visual (LEDs) Dry Contacts SNMP

Alarm Interface Ethernet USB Wire-wrap pins

Design Compliance Physical Telcordia GR-63, Telecordia GR-487 Electrical Telcordia GR-1089 Safety UL, CSA, CE

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For more information on our products, please contact your CommScope Sales Representative or call 1-800-4CABNET (1-800-422-2638). You can also visit our website at http://cw.commscope.com

This document is for planning purposes only and is not intended to modify or supplement any specifications or warranties relating to CommScope

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