User Manual English APC Smart-UPS® RT – UXI/UXICH 3000/5000 VA 220/230/240 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 3U Uninterruptible Power Supply 990-2688A 02/2006
Introduction The APC Smart-UPS® RT is a high-performance, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges. The UPS filters small utility line fluctuations and isolates electronic equipment from large disturbances by internally disconnecting from utility line power. The UPS provides continuous power from the internal battery until utility power returns to safe levels or the battery is fully discharged.
ATTACH THE BEZEL TO THE UPS HARDWIRING INSTRUCTIONS 5000 VA MODELS ONLY: • Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. • Adhere to all national and local electrical codes. • Install a high magnetic 30/32 A utility circuit breaker • Use #10 AWG gauge (5 mm2) wire. 1. 2. 3. Switch the utility circuit breaker OFF. Remove the input access panel. Remove circular knockout. 4.
BASIC CONNECTORS serial com Power management software and interface kits can be used with the UPS. Use only cables approved by APC. Any other interface cable will be incompatible with the UPS connector. Manual bypass enables the user to manually put connected equipment into bypass mode. normal bypass Emergency Power Off terminal allows the user to connect the UPS to the central EPO system.
CONNECT THE EXTERNAL BATTERIES Battery Safety Read and adhere to the following warnings when installing or servicing the external batteries. Failure to observe these warnings may result in serious injury, death or damage to the equipment. WARNINGS • Do not attempt to install or service external batteries alone. A qualified electrician should perform the installation and servicing of external batteries. • Disconnect charging source(s) BEFORE connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
THIRD PARTY BATTERY SOLUTION Batteries must be Sealed Lead-Acid type. Use 50 A, 250 VDC fuses with an Interrupt rating of ≥ 20,000 A. Ensure that the external batteries are wired prior to connecting the batteries to the UPS. If using a non-APC battery pack, a 192 V battery string should be wired to the UPS using the enclosed battery cable assembly. Connect the Ground and Wire the Battery System 1. Connect the ground wire (included), to the battery enclosure ground and the TVSS screw on the back of the UPS.
CONNECT EQUIPMENT AND POWER TO THE UPS 1. Connect equipment to the UPS. 2. 3000 VA models: Using a power cord, plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. 3. Turn on all connected equipment. To use the UPS as a master ON/OFF switch, ensure all connected equipment is switched ON. The equipment will not be powered until the UPS is turned on. 4. Switch the utility circuit breaker on. 5. To power up the UPS press the • 6. button on the front panel.
OPERATION SMART-UPS RT FRONT DISPLAY Load Battery Charge Indicator Description Online The Online LED illuminates when the UPS is drawing utility power and performing double conversion to supply power to connected equipment. On Battery The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. Bypass The Bypass LED illuminates indicating that the UPS is in bypass mode. Utility power is sent directly to connected equipment during bypass mode operation.
Feature Function Cold Start This is not a normal condition. When there is no utility power and the UPS is off, press and hold the power up the UPS and connected equipment. button to The UPS will emit two beeps. During the second beep, release the button. Self-Test Automatic: The UPS performs a self-test automatically when turned on, and every two weeks thereafter (by default). During the self-test, the UPS briefly operates the connected equipment on battery.
USER CONFIGURABLE ITEMS NOTE: SETTINGS ARE MADE THROUGH SUPPLIED POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE, OPTIONAL SMART SLOT ACCESSORY CARDS, OR TERMINAL MODE. FACTORY DEFAULT USER SELECTABLE CHOICES Automatic Self-Test On start-up and every 14 days, thereafter On start-up and every 7 days thereafter On start-up and every 14 days thereafter On start-up only No self-test Set the interval at which the UPS will execute a self-test.
NOTE: SETTINGS ARE MADE THROUGH SUPPLIED POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE, OPTIONAL SMART SLOT ACCESSORY CARDS, OR TERMINAL MODE. FUNCTION FACTORY DEFAULT Low Bypass Point 160 VAC USER SELECTABLE CHOICES DESCRIPTION Output Voltage Setting 200 VAC: 160 - 185 VAC 208 VAC: 160 - 190 VAC 220 VAC: 160 - 195 VAC 230 VAC: 160 - 200 VAC 240 VAC: 160 - 205 VAC Minimum voltage that the UPS will pass to connected equipment during internal bypass operation.
CONNECT THE EPO (EMERGENCY POWER OFF) OPTION The output power can be disabled in an emergency by closing a switch connected to the EPO. Adhere to national and local electrical codes when wiring the EPO. Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. EPO switch The EPO switch is internally powered by the UPS for use with non-powered switch circuit breakers. The EPO circuit is considered a Class 2 circuit, (UL, CSA standards) and a SELV circuit (IEC standard).
TERMINAL MODE TO CONFIGURE UPS PARAMETERS Terminal Mode is a menu driven interface that enables configuration of the UPS and allows configuration by users who do not wish to use PowerChute software or an optional Web card. Connect the serial cable from the computer to the serial com connector on the back of the UPS. If PowerChute software is not installed do not perform steps 1 and 6.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION Battery Replacement See your dealer or contact APC at the Web site, www.apc.com for information on replacement battery modules. Service If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in the Troubleshooting section of this manual to eliminate common problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Support through the APC Web site, www.apc.com.
TROUBLESHOOTING Use the table below to solve minor installation and operation problems. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for assistance with complex UPS problems. PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION UPS WILL NOT TURN ON Battery not connected properly. button not pushed. Check that the battery connectors are fully engaged. Press the button once to power the UPS and the connected equipment. UPS not connected to utility power supply.
PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION BYPASS LED ILLUMINATES The bypass switch has been turned on manually or through an accessory. If bypass is the chosen mode of operation, ignore the illuminated LED. If bypass is not the chosen mode of operation move the bypass switch on the back of the UPS, to the normal position. FAULT AND OVERLOAD LEDS ILLUMINATE, UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE The UPS has ceased sending power to connected equipment.
REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings 220, 230, 240 V MODELS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
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