Symmetra PX UPS 10-80 kW 208 V Operation and Maintenance Manual
Symmetra® PX 10-80 kW, 208V Operation and Maintenance Manual
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Symbols used in this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ON, OFF & STAND-BY Switch Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Total Power OFF Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 General Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 General Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Module failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Threshold Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This guide contains important instructions for the Symmetra PX that should be followed when handling the UPS, Battery Enclosures, and Batteries. Symbols used in this guide WARNING! Risk of Electric Shock. CAUTION! Read this information. Indicates important information. Indicates a heavy load that should not be lifted without assistance. Indicates that more information is available on this subject in a different section of this manual.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Hazardous electrically-charged parts inside the UPS are energized from the battery supply even when the AC power is disconnected. Follow Total Power Off Procedure to completely de-energize the system. CAUTION! For configurations including customer-supplied external batteries, refer to manufacturer’s battery installation and maintenance instructions. ON, OFF & STAND-BY Switch Positions Indicates that a switch or current protection device is in the ON position.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Total Power OFF Procedure WARNING! Before electrical installation begins, verify that the UPS is in the Total Power Off mode by following this procedure. UPS INTELLIGE NCE MODULE INTELLIGE NCE MODULE 1 ? Set the System Enable Switch to the STAND-BY position.
Introduction After the UPS has been wired electrically, it is ready for start-up. This guide will allow you to quickly start up the UPS. It contains information on Safety, System Components, Securing the UPS, Module Installation, Network Cable Installation, Start-Up Procedure, and Basic Troubleshooting.
Overview of System Components Intelligence Modules (2) Network Management Card Cable Power Module Bays ? PowerView Display Battery Communication Cable Power Module Bypass Static Switch Module S B 10 ym as - m ic 40 et O k ra per W ® at , 20 PX io 0 n V G uid e System ID Card DOCU MEN T ST OR AGE Documentation Storage Tray System Power Supply Cards (2) Input / Output Chassis Syste m Po wer Su pply Displa y System Enable Switch S E YN S A T B E L ME Remo Powe te r View Displa y/Com puter
Overview of System Components Weights UPS (empty) 600 lb. (275 kg) Power Module 60 lb.
Operation The PowerView is the user control interface used to configure the functionality, monitor the system, set alarm thresholds, and to provide audible and visual alarms. Four LED indicators report the operational status of the UPS. Liquid crystal display (LCD) Five navigation keys are used to select and open menu items, to access information, change system parameters, and to launch contextsensitive help.
Operation Press ESC ESC until you get to the Top-Level Status Screen, which provides you with basic system status information. Chrg 100% Load 000% 120Vin 000Vout 60Hz Runtime: 0hr 0m Top-Level Status Screen (factory default) Press Enter to open the Top-Level Menu screen. This screen is the launching pad to command, configure, and monitor the system.
Operation Functional Schematic Dual Mains / Single Mains Bypass Static Switch Module Bypass Input Power Module Only present in single mains installations.
Operation Control Screen From the Control screen, you can select the following items: 10 UPS into Bypass Place into or return from maintenance bypass operation Do Self Test Initiate a system of self-tests and diagnostics. Simulate Power Fail Simulate a power failure Graceful Reboot Turn off and start load equipment in an ordinary manner. Graceful Turn Off Shut down load equipment in an orderly manner. Start Runtime Cal Begin runtime calibration of the UPS.
Operation Status Functions Verify general module status: 1 Control Status Setup Accessories 2 Logging Display Diags Help Top-Level Menu Capacity: 80.0kVA Fault Tolerance: n+1 Total Pwr Modules: 9 Bad Pwr Modules: 0 Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub-Sub Status Screen Verify voltage on all phases: 1 Control Status Setup Accessories 2 Logging Display Diags Help Top-Level Menu 0 Vin 1 119.6 2 119.4 3 119.6 Vbyp Vout 119.2 0.0 119.4 0.0 119.3 0.
Operation Status screens The status screen display information regarding load, battery, power module voltage, and current. Status Screen 1. Vin Vout Iout The input voltage (V), output voltage (V), and output current (A) for each phase (1-3). Status Screen 2. %load assuming no redundancy Percentage of the load in relation to the total capacity of all power modules. Status Screen 3. %load allowing for n+ redundancy Percentage of the load, allowing for the redundancy in your system. Status Screen 4.
Operation Status Screen 6. Capacity: kVA The system load capacity. Fault Tolerance The configured redundancy for your UPS (n+0, n+1, n+2...). Total Pwr Modules The number of power modules installed Bad Pwr Modules The number of failed power modules installed Status Screen 7. Alarm Thresholds Settings configured for the thresholds that trigger alarms. Fault Tolerance n+0 The alarm threshold for reduced redundancy. Runtime hr min The alarm threshold for reduced runtime.
Operation Setup screens From the Setup screen, you can select the following items: Shutdown Configure the following system shutdown conditions: Low Batt Dur: Low battery duration is the time from low battery signal to the shutdown of the load. This signal is sent to the server using shutdown software (PC + PCNS). Shutdwn Dly: Shutdown delay is the time from when the UPS receives a shutdown command (usually sent by a server) to the shutdown of UPS power to the load equipment.
Operation Accessories screen Control Status Setup Accessories Logging Display Diags Help Top-Level Menu From the Accessories screen, you can view the status of APC accessories connected to the UPS. Logging Screen Control Status Setup Accessories Logging Display Diags Help Top-Level Menu The Logging screen allows you to customize the UPS log. The following items are accessible from this screen: View Log Point to an entry in the log and press the Enter key to view a description of the event.
Operation Display screens Control Status Setup Accessories Logging Display Diags Help Top-Level Menu The Display screens allow you to customize the UPS display interface. The following items are accessible from this screen: Date: Set the correct date (day:month:year) and time (hour:minute). Password Protect the password against unauthorized configuration changes. Information View the model number, serial number, date of manufacture, and revision number of the display interface.
Operation Fault & Diagnostics Lists any failures found. If any status except ON or OK is displayed, a module or card must be replaced. The Faults and diagnostics screen will describe the location of the failed module/ card. If you do not have a redundant intelligence module installed, you must place the UPS in bypass operation before you remove an intelligence module. Lists external device status. If any status except ON or OK is displayed, a module, card or battery must be replaced.
Operation Quick Configuration Disregard the procedures in this section if you have an APC InfrastruXure Manager as part of your system. See the InfraStruXure Manager’s documentation for more information. You must configure three TCP/IP settings before the Management Card can operate on a network: • IP address • Subnet mask • Default Gateway From the PowerView Display: 1 Control Status Setup Accessories Logging Display Diags Help 2 Accessories Menu Top-Level Menu 3 IP>>159.215.086.082 Mask>>255.
Module and Card Replacement WARNING! Only trained persons familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the electrical and mechanical hazards involved, may install and remove system components. How to replace Power Modules 1 INTELLI GENCE MODUL E INTELLI GENCE MODUL E ? Sy Ba 10 m sic - 40met O kWra pe ® ra , 20 PX tio n 0V G ui de XR Commun ications To de-activate the module, turn Locking Latch (with arrow pointing towards the module) counterclockwise until it points downwards.
Module and Card Replacement Pull out the module. Display shows message saying it has decreased the number of power modules. Reverse procedures for installation. 2 Unscrew springactivated knobs on both sides of the module until they pop out. Standing on either side of the UPS, 2 people can now pull the module almost free of the UPS (the lock mechanism prevents the module from being pulled clear of the UPS).
Module and Card Replacement How to replace Intelligence Modules One intelligence module can be replaced without interrupting power to the connected equipment provided another functioning intelligence module is installed. Loosen the 2 Phillips screws at both sides of the module (top of module). As soon as the left side screw is loose, the module will be deactivated. Display shows message saying it has decreased the number of cards. Reverse procedures for installation.
Module and Card Replacement See section on Warranty for more information 5. If the Symmetra PX UPS is covered by an APC service contract, have that information available and give ti to the representative.
Troubleshooting This section lists all of the alarm and status messages that are displayed on the UPS display interface. A suggested corrective action is listed with each message to help you troubleshoot problems. If a problem is reported, ensure that the system component in question is correctly installed (refer to section on Modular & Card Replacement.
Troubleshooting 24 Display Message Meaning Corrective Action # of batteries changed since last ON At least one battery module has been added or removed from the UPS since the last time the Power ON command was used. Check that all battery units are installed correctly. # of Pwr modules changed since last ON At least one battery module has been added or removed from the UPS since the last time the Pwr ON command was used.
Troubleshooting General Fault Display Message Meaning Corrective Action Need Bat Replacement One or more battery modules are in need of replacement Refer to Module Replacement Section for procedures. The Redundant Intelligence Module is in control The Main Intelligence Module has failed, and the redundant intelligence module is functioning as the primary intelligence module. Replace the Main Intelligence Module.Refer to Module Replacement Section for procedures.
Troubleshooting Module failure Display Message Meaning Corrective Action Bad Battery Module A battery module has failed and requires replacement. Refer to Module Replacement Section for procedures. Bad Power Module A power module has failed and requires replacement. Refer to Module Replacement Section for procedures. Intelligence Module is installed and failed The Main Intelligence Module has failed and requires replacement. Replace the Main Intelligence Module.
Troubleshooting Display Message Meaning Corrective Action Load is No Longer above Alarm Threshold The load exceeded the load alarm threshold and the situation has been corrected either because the load decreased or the threshold was increased. No corrective action necessary Min Runtime Restored The system runtime dropped below the configured minimum and has been restored.
System Start-Up (if applicable) System start-up is included with your system. If you have to move your system to a new location and need a new start-up, remove all power modules and follow the Total Power Off Procedure. Raise the stabilizing feet. Secure the UPS by Setting the Stabilizing Feet After the electrical wiring has been completed, secure the UPS in its final operating position. Use a 13/14-mm wrench (shipped with UPS) to adjust all 4 stabilizing feet until pads make solid contact with the floor.
System Start-Up (if applicable) Power Module Installation WARNING! Only APC-trained personnel familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment, and the electrical and mechanical hazards involved, may install and remove system components. CAUTION! Before installing any modules in the UPS, ensure that the System Enable Switch is left in the STAND-BY position (if not, see section on Total Power Off.
System Start-Up (if applicable) Securing 1 2 Fasten screws using a screwdriver. Engage Locking Latch. Turn knob on right side of UPS clockwise until arrow faces module. Sy B 10 m as - m ic 40 et O kWra pe ® ra , 20 PX tio n 0V G ui de ? DOCU MENT STOR AG E 3 Make sure that the Locking Latch on Bypass Static Switch Module is engaged. The Power Module will not start unless the Locking Latch is engaged.
Network Cable Installation (if required) Use 20-ft. standard Cat 5 Data cable (supplied). 3 WARNING! Ensure Total Power Off before removing side panel Unlock right-side panel using key Depress latches 4 INTELLIG ENCE MODULE INTELLIG ENCE MODULE ? Pull out panel Lift panel off UPS Remove left terminator from Port I. Save for reinstallation in Battery Enclosure. Install Battery Communication Cable in Port I.
System Start-Up Procedure 1 Utility Power ON 2 Battery Enclosure Switch ON 2 System Enable Switch ON SE YN SA TB EL ME ON OFF Wait approximately 30 seconds for system to boot up. Display will show a fault if Power Module Locking Latch is not engaged.
System Start-Up Procedure Press the down key and then the enter key to select Status. Verify that all power, battery and intelligence modules are detected by the system and are functioning correctly by scrolling down and reviewing all status screens. Please note that the intelligence modules are monitored under the “Miscellaneous” Status Screen (submenu under Status). Bat Voltage: 218V Bat Capacity 100.
Life Support Policy/Warranty Life Support Policy American Power Conversion Corporation, its affiliates and subsidiaries world-wide, (“APC”) do not recommend the use of any of their products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the APC product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness. APC does not permit the use of any of its products in direct patient care.
Life Support Policy/Warranty Factory Warranty APC warrants that the unit, when properly installed and commissioned by APC or APC authorized service personnel, shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) year from the date of installation or maximum 18 months after manufacturing.
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