Linear Plus Series Uninterruptible Power Supply Operating Manual • LT041XAT • LT081XAT • LT061XAT • LT101XAT • LPBP610-2
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Linear Plus Series UPS User Instruction Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Please read and save these instructions. This manual contains important instructions for Chloride models: • • • • • LT041XAT LT061XAT LT081XAT LT101XAT LPBP610-2 Follow these instructions during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. If you have a problem with the UPS, please refer to this manual before calling the Technical Support Department.
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................1 Registering Your UPS ........................................................................................................................................................1 Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................................
Batteries .................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Limitations of Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 30 Exclusive Remedies ..................................................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction Thank you for selecting this uninterruptible power supply (UPS). Chloride’s Linear Plus Series UPS offers the most reliable protection from the harmful effects of electrical line disturbances for your computing and communications equipment. Chloride ISO 9001 certification represents our commitment to building world-class products. We take pride in every unit that leaves our facility.
About This Manual This manual contains information regarding the installation, operation and use of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Consult this manual before installation of the equipment, which should be performed only by qualified personnel. This User’s Manual should be kept for later reference for operation and maintenance of the UPS. These instructions may be supplemented with additional sheets, describing specific extensions or options.
Safety Safety Intended Use This device serves as an uninterruptible power supply for connected loads. The UPS is in compliance with all relevant safety regulations concerning information technology equipment, for use in an office environment. Depending on the type and rating of UPS, certain configurations of battery extensions may be connected. These battery extensions may only be connected to the compatible basic UPS unit.
Setup • The maintenance bypass switch is intended for use by experienced service personnel only. It is located at the back of the unit, behind a safety cover (refer to Figure 9). Open the safety cover to locate and operate the maintenance bypass switch. Instructions for operating the maintenance bypass switch must be followed or damage to UPS may occur. Leakage Currents WARNING: Connect the ground (earth) safety conductor before any other cables are connected.
Setup 2 1 Fig. 1: Step 1: Remove Strapping Fig.
Setup Fig. 3: Step 3: Remove Bracing Fig. 4: Step 4: Slide Down Ramp Included with the UPS are two L-shaped tie-down brackets to prevent the UPS from being moved. These brackets are secured to the unit and then to the floor where the UPS will be positioned. ATTENTION: To ease movement over short distances the UPS is fitted with wheels. Before removing the UPS from the pallet, raise the leveling feet on the unit.
Setup Long Term Storage If the UPS is to be stored prior to use, it should be stored in a clean, dry environment and away from temperature extremes. It is recommended that the equipment be stored in a temperature controlled, moderate humidity environment. Table 1 below provides the temperature and humidity storage limits: Table 1.
Installation Installation WARNING: Before connecting any input wiring to the UPS, take precautions to insure that all circuits being worked on are de-energized and proper lock-out/tag-out procedures have been followed. This is to ensure that the live input source cannot accidentally be connected to the UPS during installation. WARNING: Installation and operation should only be performed by qualified electrical personnel and in conformity with local and national codes and applicable safety standards.
Installation Connections WARNING: Confirm that all circuit breakers/switches feeding power to UPS are “Open” and locked out per lock-out/tag-out procedures. Bypass Switch Input Breakers Terminal Area Safety Cover Fig. 6: Linear Plus Series UPS Rear View 1. Open UPS input breakers (Main 1 & Bypass), Fig. 6. 2. Remove maintenance bypass switch safety cover. 3. Set maintenance bypass switch to “Bypass,” Fig. 6 4. Remove terminal area safety cover, Fig. 6.
Installation Rear Panel Rear Wiring Box Protection Panel Cable Entry Fig. 7: Side view WARNING: Connect the ground cable first. WARNING: Ensure that the UPS is isolated from ALL AC & DC sources before removing panels. Connecting Power Cables (Refer to section titled Table 4, “Cable Sizes,” on page 12) 5. Connect loads to “Output” terminals. ATTENTION: If using separate inputs for Mains and Bypass, it is imperative that the inputs be in phase.
Installation NOTE: Once installation has been completed, the vertically adjustable feet on the UPS must be used to fix it in position. Rear Panel COM 3 Interface RPO Contacts Slot Interface COM (optional) Ports for Parallel Operation Maintenance Bypass Switch Fans Input Circuit Breaker for Main Input Input Circuit breaker for Bypass Input External Battery Receptacle Input and Output Terminal Block Fig.
Installation Cable Sizes and Current The following table indicates the recommended sizes of conductors in accordance with the NEC®. (Air temperature surrounding the conduits not greater than 86°F (30°C).) NOTE: Cable sizes are suggested and based on standard configurations. Installers should verify correct conductor sizes pursuant to NEC® and/or state or local codes. If the installation requires long conductor runs, consult NEC® and/or state or local codes to account for electrical losses. Table 4.
Installation Output Terminal Voltage Table 5. 120/208/240 Output Terminal Voltage Configurations Terminal Voltage X1 X2 X3 E/G X4 (-)120 0 0 - 88 X5 X6 (+)120* (+)120* 120 Volts (from X2 and X3 to X5 and X6) 208 Volts (from X1 to X4) 240 Volts (from X1 to X6) ATTENTION: *X2 & X3 are wired together, and X5 and X6 are wired together to provide full nameplate rated current at 120 V (50 A for 6 kVA model and 83 A for 10 kVA model).
UPS Operation External Battery Installation Fig. 10: Connecting External battery Cabinets For unpacking the battery cabinets, see “Unpacking” on page 4. See page 7 to page 8 for installation considerations. NOTE: The battery cabinet should be placed close to the UPS while still allowing the UPS adequate ventilation. NOTE: Due to the weight of each battery cabinet, see “Appendix A: Features and Specifications” on page 31 to ensure the area chosen is capable of supporting the total weight.
UPS Operation topology is used to isolate the critical load (e.g. servers, switches, routers, etc.) from a variety of power line problems, including the total loss of input AC power. Bypass Mode In the unlikely event of a component failure within the UPS or a brief overload, the electronic bypass will be activated to continue supplying the load directly from the input line. Battery Mode In the event of a mains failure, the batteries will continue to provide an uninterrupted supply of energy to the load.
UPS Operation Fig.
UPS Operation Fig.
UPS Operation Control Panel The front panel can be adjusted to be flush with the front of the UPS or set at an angle for easier viewing. To move front panel between positions, press the panel on the lower edge. To restore panel to flush position, reach behind panel and press center of support bracket while pressing panel down. Continue pressing panel down until it latches into the flush mount position.
UPS Operation Control Panel Menu Flow Chart 311 31 Turn UPS to Online Turn UPS ON/OFF 312 32 Turn UPS to Bypass Reset Fault 3 Control Menu 33 Buzzer Control 341 10 Second Test 34 Manual Battery Test 342 X Minute Test 0 Start Window 4 Status menu 1 343 4x Test Till Battery Low See Status Menu table on page 21 2 System Status Main Menu 344 Cancel Battery Test 51 Buzzer Alarm 345 Test Report 52 Output Voltage 541 53 Battery Test Time Battery Pack 542 54 Battery Test Period Battery
UPS Operation Control Panel Menus and Displayed Text/ Options Window Description O Start Window UPS XX kVA Self testing please wait Window Description 1. System Status Wait about 6 seconds UPS XX kVA UPS: “UPS Mode/Warning Table/Fault Table” Menu NOTE: All UPS Mode/Warning Table/Fault Table will alternate once a second. Window Description Control Status 2.
UPS Operation Window Description Measured Value Unit L1 Input Volt V Input Frequency 0.1 Hz Output Volt V Output Frequency 0.1 Hz Output Load % Output Watt W Output VA VA 4. Status Menu Battery Volt V Battery Capacity % Back Up Min., Sec. Run Time day:hr:min:sec UPS ID Plus BUS V Minus BUS V Window Description 51 Buzzer Alarm Disable/Enable 52 Output Voltage 200/208/220/230/240 V Set up 1. (1)Internal Batt(0)External Batt20 Batt Total Set up 2.
UPS Operation Warning and Fault Indicators If a warning indication appears, the UPS continues to operate. The warning message alternates with UPS mode once a second. The various warnings indicators and their corrective steps are listed in Table 9 below. Table 9. Warning indicators Warning Cause Corrective Steps 1. Batt under volt. Call Technical Support 2. Utility failure Restore utility power 3. L1 failure Check input circuit breaker/fuse 4. Over temp.
UPS Start-Up & Shut Down UPS Start-Up & Shut Down WARNING: The operation of the UPS may only be carried out by qualified technical personnel according to local and national electric codes such as NEC. UPS Start-Up Procedure 1. Ensure all switches and circuit breakers upstream (input) and downstream (output) of the UPS are open. 2. Remove the safety cover from the Maintenance Bypass Switch and switch from “UPS” to “Bypass.” 3. Ensure UPS mains connections are secured at the UPS input. 4.
UPS Start-Up & Shut Down 6. Press “OK” to switch off the inverter. 7. The display reads: “UPS Bypass Output” and Bypass LED is illuminated. 8. Remove the safety cover from the Maintenance Bypass Switch and switch from “UPS” to “Bypass.” ATTENTION: At this point the critical load is no longer protected by battery backup during interruptions and disturbances on the mains supply. 9. Open both input circuit breakers (Main 1 and Bypass). 10.
Maintenance 3. Select submenu “MANUAL BATT TEST” and press “OK.” A single acoustic signal confirms testing and the load will be supplied by the battery. NOTE: During the test an acoustic signal will be heard as though the UPS is operating in battery mode. If the test is successful, the “BATT” LED will extinguish and the UPS will return to “On-Line mode.” If the UPS detects a battery malfunction, an alarm will be displayed.
Interfaces The manufacturer’s service center is fully equipped to deal with such batteries, in accordance with the law and with the greatest respect for the environment. Contact Technical Support to arrange for maintenance and/or battery replacement. The typical battery life cycle is 3 to 5 years, at an ambient temperature of 77°F (25°C), however battery life is also dependent on the frequency and duration of mains failures or battery discharge cycles.
Interfaces Serial Interface COM 3 The 9-pole SUB-D connector (pin contacts) contains RS232 compatible signals. NOTE: The interface COM 3 is electrically isolated from primary UPS circuits. Fig. 16: Serial Interface RS232 Table 12.
Interfaces Optional Isolated Contacts Card Below are the descriptions of the interface signals for the isolated contacts card that may be installed into the COM slot. This optional card provides potential-free signaling contacts and a shutdown input. Fig. 17: Isolated Contacts Card Interface Signals INV SHUTDOWN This input (pin 3) is enabled with a high signal (+5 V to +12 V with respect to pin 4 (0 V)) and when enabled, switches off the UPS after a mains failure has occurred.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If, in spite of the high reliability of this UPS, problems should occur, please check the following points before contacting Technical Support: • Is the mains voltage present at the UPS input? • Is the input fuse blown or have circuit breakers tripped? When contacting Technical Support, please have the following information ready: • UPS information = model #, system #, serial # as per nameplate • An exact description of the problem (what loads are being operated, does the p
Appendix A: Features and Specifications Appendix A: Features and Specifications Features Your Chloride Linear Plus Series UPS features an on-line double conversion integrated isolation transformer. This provides the highest level of protection from power line disturbances available.
Appendix A: Features and Specifications Specifications Table 14.
Appendix A: Features and Specifications Table 15.
Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices Larger loads may be supported with 12, 16, and 20 kVA Linear Plus kits, created by paralleling two 6, 8, or 10 kVA units respectively. By adding a third UPS, a parallel-redundant system is created. General information for paralleling UPSs: • A maximum of 3 UPSs of the following ratings can be connected in parallel: 4 kVA, 6 kVA, 8 kVA, or 10 kVA • The units to be connected in parallel must be of the same type.
Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices Fig.
Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices Fig.
Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices Fig. 21: Paralleling Linear Plus (models with J in the part number) Installing a Parallel System Step A 1. Ensure that the mains supply distribution is switched OFF. 2. Ensure that all the main1/bypass input breakers are switched to “OFF” on all UPSs. All terminals, breakers and plugs of UPS can be found on the respective rear panels of UPS/batteries. Step B 1. Remove jumper from parallel terminals (S1 & S2), from each of the UPSs blocks to be connected. 2.
Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices Step C 1. Remove cover of the parallel port of all parallel devices for linking between UPSs. 2. Use the 25-pin standard control cable to connect to one of the parallel ports (the cable is supplied with the UPS). Parallel UPS are connected in-line, not in a circle, i.e., 2 cables connect 3 UPSs, 1 cable connects 2 UPSs. Step D 1. Close the UPS input breakers (main1/bypass) of UPS 1, then UPS 2, and UPS3. 2. Close the mains supply distribution circuit breaker.
Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices Linear Plus Series User Instruction Manual 39
Appendix B: Paralleling UPS Devices 40 Linear Plus Series User Instruction Manual
