AC Power For Business-Critical Continuity™ Liebert® GXT3™ UPS 230V 700VA-3000VA User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.2 Starting the UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4.3 Manual Battery Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4.4 Manual Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4.5 Shut Down the Liebert® GXT3™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIGURES Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Liebert GXT3-700RT230 - GXT3-3000RT230 UPS 5 Rear panel components, Liebert GXT3 230V 700VA, 1000VA and 1500VA models 5 Rear panel components, Liebert GXT3 230V 2000VA models 5 Rear panel components, Liebert® GXT3™ 230V 3000VA models 6 Operating principle diagra
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ! WARNING Observe all cautions and warnings in this manual. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Refer all UPS and battery service to properly trained and qualified service personnel. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to lethal voltages within this unit even when it is apparently not operating and the input wiring is disconnected from the electrical source. Never work alone.
Battery Safety ! CAUTION Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The battery may explode. Do not open or damage the battery. Released electrolyte is toxic and is harmful to skin and eyes. If electrolyte comes into contact with the skin, wash the affected area immediately with plenty of clean water and get medical attention. ! CAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current.
GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS Risk of electrical shock ! Indicates caution followed by important instructions AC input AC output i - Requests the user to consult the manual + Indicates the unit contains a valve-regulated lead acid battery PbH2SO4 R Recycle DC voltage Equipment grounding conductor Bonded to ground AC voltage ON/Alarm Silence/Battery Test OFF/Bypass WEEE 3
Product Description 1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Liebert® GXT3™ is a compact, online uninterruptible power system (UPS) that continuously conditions and regulates its output voltage. The Liebert GXT3 is designed to supply microcomputers and other sensitive electronic equipment with clean sine wave input power, 700VA to 3000VA at 230V. Upon generation, AC power is clean and stable.
Product Description 1.3 Appearance and Components 1.3.1 Appearance The Liebert® GXT3™ rack/tower models in various power ratings have the same general appearance, controls and features (see Figure 1). The various rack/tower models differ largely in the type of receptacles each has. Figure 1 Liebert GXT3-700RT230 - GXT3-3000RT230 UPS Ventilation Slots 1.3.
Product Description Figure 4 Rear panel components, Liebert® GXT3™ 230V 3000VA models Liebert IntelliSlot Port Terminal Block Communication 1.4 Output Circuit Breakers Input Circuit Breaker USB Port Cooling Fan External Battery Connector C20 Input Receptacle C13 Output Receptacles C19 Output Receptacle Major Components The operating principle of the UPS is shown in Figure 5.
Product Description Rectifier/Power Factor Correction (PFC) Circuit In normal operation, the Liebert® GXT3™’s rectifier/power factor correction (PFC) circuit converts mains power to regulated DC power for use by the inverter while ensuring that the wave shape of the input current used by the UPS is near ideal.
Product Description 1.5.2 Manual Bypass Mode Manual Bypass Mode occurs when the Standby/Manual Bypass button is pressed and held for about 2 seconds while the Liebert® GXT3™ is in Mains (AC) Mode. Bypass operation is indicated by an audible alarm and illuminated amber bypass indicator. (If other indicators are illuminated, refer to 7.0 - Troubleshooting). During Bypass Mode, mains power bypasses the inverter and provides energy to the connected load.
Installation 2.0 INSTALLATION 2.1 Unpacking and Inspection Unpack the UPS and conduct the following checks: • Inspect the UPS for shipping damage. If any shipping damage is found, report it to the carrier and your local dealer or Emerson representative immediately. • Check the accessories against the delivery list. If there is any discrepancy, contact your local dealer or your Emerson representative immediately. 2.
Installation 2.4 Mechanical Installation The Liebert® GXT3™ may be installed as a tower or in a rack, depending on space and use considerations. The Liebert GXT3 may be used alone, as a single UPS, or with up to four battery cabinets. NOTE When installing the UPS or making input and output connections, comply with all relevant safety codes and standards. 2.4.1 Tower Installation To install the Liebert GXT3 as a tower: 1. Take out support bases from the accessories (see Figure 6).
Installation Figure 8 Rotate the operation and display panel Operation and Display Panel Rotated Clockwise 90 Degrees c. Pull the logo on the front plastic bezel cover, rotate it 90 degrees clockwise and snap it back into position. The rotated front plastic bezel cover is shown in Figure 9. d. Replace the front plastic bezel cover on the Liebert® GXT3™. At this point, the UPS operation and display panel and logo have been rotated 90 degrees clockwise, which provides upright viewing for users. 5.
Installation 2.4.2 Rack Installation NOTE • When the Liebert® GXT3™ is installed in a rack, the UPS must be supported by a shelf, brackets, or slide rails on each side. The factory-supplied rack-mount ears cannot support the weight of the UPS. They are used to move the UPS into and out of the rack and attach the UPS to the rack. • Mounting hardware and slide rails are sold separately. Contact your local dealer or Emerson representative for these options and any assistance.
Installation Figure 11 Installing rear member of each bracket assembly Vertical pole M5 screw (4 pcs) Rear member Front member 5. Extend bracket assembly by sliding the front member forward until it touches the rack’s front vertical rails (adjustable length: 18 inches to 32 inches). 6. Use two M5 screws to attach each front member onto the front vertical rails through the installation holes.
Installation 8. Fasten inner members pulled from the bracket assemblies in Step 2 to the UPS on both sides with eight M4 screws provided in this kit. Make sure that the retaining latch is near the rear of the UPS, as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 Installing inner members Liebert GXT3 UPS Inner Member Retaining Latch M4 screw, 8 pieces 9. Use M4 screws to install ears of accessories on both sides of the UPS, as shown in Figure 15.
Installation 11. Through the rack-mount ears, use M5 screws provided in this kit to secure the front of the UPS to the rack’s vertical rails to prevent the UPS from sliding out of position. 12. If optional Liebert® external battery cabinets will be connected to the UPS, they can be placed all on one side of the UPS or stacked beneath the UPS. The installation procedures are the same as those for the UPS. NOTE Up to four external battery cabinets can be connected to the Liebert® GXT3™.
Installation 2.6 Connecting Communication Cables Communication cable connection includes USB and option card cables. 2.6.1 Connecting USB Communication Cables 1. Remove the USB communication cables from the accessories box. 2. Insert one end of the USB communication cable to the USB port on the rear panel of the Liebert® GXT3™ (see Figure 2). 3. Insert the other end of the USB communication cable to the USB port of the computer. 2.6.
Operation and Display Panel 3.0 OPERATION AND DISPLAY PANEL The operation and display panel, shown in Figure 17, is on the front panel of the Liebert® GXT3™ (see Figure 1). Figure 17 Operation and display panel Battery Level Indicators Load Level Indicators Fault Indicator Bypass Indicator AC Input Indicator Inverter Indicator Liebert® GXT3 AC Power System 3000VA On/Alarm Silence/Manual Battery Test Button Standby/Manual Bypass Button 3.
Operation and Display Panel 3.2 Indicators The operation and display panel has seven indicators (see Figure 16). The indicators can be divided into two groups according to their applications: level indicators and UPS status indicators. 3.2.1 Level Indicators Battery Level Indicators The battery level indicator is composed of five sets of LED bars that illuminate and flash to indicate the battery capacity level. The Liebert® GXT3™ battery capacity level is shown in 20% increments (±5%).
Operation and Display Panel 3.2.2 UPS Status Indicators UPS status is indicated by five symbols: fault indicator, AC input indicator, battery indicator, inverter indicator and bypass indicator. Table 5 shows the symbols and their meanings.
Operation 4.0 OPERATION This section describes checks to be made before starting the UPS, how to start the UPS, manual battery test, manual bypass, shutting down the UPS and disconnecting the mains power from the UPS. NOTE The Liebert® GXT3™’s battery has been fully charged before delivery, but some charge will be lost during storage and shipping. To ensure that the battery has adequate reserve power to protect the connected load, charge the battery for three hours before putting the UPS into service. 4.
Operation 4.5 Shut Down the Liebert® GXT3™ 1. Transfer the UPS to manual bypass by pressing the Standby/Manual Bypass button and holding it for about 2 seconds. If manual bypass is not available, disregard the first step. 2. Press the Standby/Manual Bypass button twice within four seconds to shut down the UPS. The UPS will shut down about 30 seconds after the button is pressed. Power to the connected loads is now Off. 4.6 Disconnecting Input Power from the Liebert GXT3 1.
Communication 5.0 COMMUNICATION This section describes UPS communication over the three types of communication connections on the rear of the Liebert® GXT3™: • Liebert IntelliSlot port • USB port (standard B-type) • Terminal Block Communication ! CAUTION To maintain safety (SELV) barriers and for electromagnetic compatibility, signal cables should be segregated and run separate from all other power cables. 5.
Communication 5.2 USB Port Communication The standard B-type USB port is used to connect the UPS and network server or other computer system using Liebert MultiLink. The configuration program can be completed through the communication port. 5.2.1 Configuration Program Accessing the Configuration Program via USB is a new feature of the Liebert® GXT3™. For most users, the factory default settings will be adequate.
Communication 5.3 Terminal Block Communication The Terminal Block includes eight pins, as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20 Terminal Block Communication pin layout 5.3.1 1 2 Any Mode Shut Down 3 4 Battery Mode Shut Down 5 6 Battery Mode 7 8 Low Battery Any Mode Shutdown The purpose of Any Mode Shutdown is to shut down the UPS output by turning Off the rectifier, inverter and static switch so that there is no power to the loads.
Communication 5.3.2 Battery Mode Shutdown Battery Mode Shutdown permits shutting down the UPS by turning Off the rectifier, inverter and static switch so that there is no power to the load when the UPS is On Battery. The auxiliary power for the UPS will still be active. Battery Mode Shutdown can be performed locally or remotely: • Local Battery Mode shutdown can be performed by shorting Pin3 and Pin4.
Maintenance 6.0 MAINTENANCE This section describes replacing the internal battery pack, precautions, checking the Liebert GXT3’s status and checking UPS functions. ! WARNING The battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following precautions should be observed before replacing the battery pack: • Remove rings, watches and other metal objects. • Use tools with insulated handles. • Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the batteries.
Maintenance Figure 22 Disconnecting the battery plug and battery connector (front view) Battery Connector Battery Connector 5. Grasp the battery handle and pull the internal battery pack out of the UPS, as shown in Figure 23. Figure 23 Pulling out the battery Internal Battery Pack Battery Handle Pull Out with Battery Handle 6. Unpack the new internal battery pack. Take care not to destroy the packing. Compare the new and old internal battery packs to make sure they are the same type and model.
Maintenance 6.3 Precautions Although the Liebert® GXT3™ has been designed and manufactured to ensure personal safety, improper use can result in electrical shock or fire. To ensure safety, observe the following precautions: • • • • 6.4 Turn Off and unplug the Liebert GXT3 before cleaning it. Clean the UPS with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Never block or insert any objects into the ventilation holes or other openings of the UPS.
Troubleshooting 7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING This section indicates various UPS symptoms a user may encounter and provides a troubleshooting guide in the event the UPS develops a problem. Use the following information to determine whether external factors caused the problem and how to remedy the situation. 7.1 UPS Symptoms The following symptoms indicate the Liebert® GXT3™ is malfunctioning: • The relative indicators illuminate, indicating the UPS has detected a problem.
Troubleshooting 7.1.2 Audible Alarm An audible alarm will sound in conjunction with the visual indicators to indicate a change in UPS operating status. The audible alarm will sound as described in Table 9.
Troubleshooting Table 10 Troubleshooting table (continued) Problem Cause Solution Fault and Bypass indicators and diagnostic C indicator are illuminated UPS DC/DC fault UPS requires service. Contact your local dealer, Emerson representative or Emerson Channel Support. Fault indicator and diagnostic D indicator are illuminated UPS PFC (Power Factor Correction Circuit) fault UPS requires service. Contact your local dealer, Emerson representative or Emerson Channel Support.
Battery Cabinet 8.0 BATTERY CABINET Optional battery cabinets are available for the Liebert® GXT3™. The external battery connector and input breaker are on the battery cabinet’s rear panel, as shown in Figure 25. For battery cabinet specifications, refer to Table 13. Figure 25 Battery cabinet Input Breaker External Battery Connector ! WARNING Do not contact the external battery connector and ground without wearing protective gloves and clothing and taking other precautions against electrical shock.
Specifications 9.0 SPECIFICATIONS The specifications of the Liebert® GXT3™ are listed in Table 11 and Table 12. Table 11 Specifications of GXT3-700RT230 and GXT3-1000RT230 UPS Product model Parameters GXT3-700RT230 GXT3-1000RT230 Model Rating 700VA/630W 1000VA/900W Dimensions, D x W x H, mm (in) Unit 497 x 430 x 85 (19.6 x 16.9 x 3.3) Shipping 617 x 570 x 262 (24.3 x 22.4 x 10.3) Weight, kg (lb) Unit 16.
Specifications Table 12 Specifications of the Liebert® GXT3™-1500RT230, GXT3-2000RT230 and GXT3-3000RT230 Product model Parameters GXT3-1500RT230 GXT3-2000RT230 GXT3-3000RT230 Model Rating 1500VA/1350W 2000VA/1800W 3000VA/2700W Dimensions, D x W x H, mm (in) Unit 497 × 430 × 85 (19.6 x 16.9 x 3.3) 602 × 430 × 85 (23.7 x 16.9 x 3.3) Shipping 617 x 570 x 262 (24.3 x 22.4 x 10.3) 717 x 570 x 262 (28.2 x 22.4 x 10.3) Weight, kg (lb) Unit Shipping 23.2 (51.1) 25.5 (56.1) 32.4 (71.4) 26 (57.
Specifications Table 13 Battery cabinet specifications Model Number Parameter GXT3-48VBATT GXT3-72VBATT Used w/UPS Model GXT3-700RT230, GXT3-1000RT230, GXT3-1500RT230, GXT3-2000RT230 GXT3-3000RT230 Dimensions, D x W x H, mm (in) Unit 497 × 430 × 85 (19.7 x 16.9 x 3.3) 602 × 430 × 85 (23.6 x 16.9 x 3.3) Shipping 617 x 570 x 262 (24.3x 22.4 x 10.3) 717 x 570 x 262 (28.2 x 22.4 x 10.3) Unit 32 (70.5) 42 (92.6) Shipping 35 (77.2) 46 (101.
Specifications Table 15 Battery run times Number of Batteries/Cabinets Internal Battery Internal Battery + 1 External Battery Cabinet Internal Battery + 2 External Battery Cabinets Internal Battery + 3 External Battery Cabinets Run Time, Minutes Load Percent of Capacity 700VA 1000VA 1500VA 2000VA 3000VA 10% 105 91 75 73 77 20% 62 38 35 33 37 30% 37 31 22 21 21 40% 32 23 16 15 15 50% 27 17 11 11 11 60% 22 14 10 8 8 70% 18 11 6 6 6 80% 15 9 5 5 5
Specifications Table 15 Battery run times (continued) Number of Batteries/Cabinets Internal Battery + 4 External Battery Cabinets Run Time, Minutes Load Percent of Capacity 700VA 1000VA 1500VA 2000VA 3000VA 10% 480 480 480 346 480 20% 480 340 315 301 303 30% 338 316 215 186 187 40% 322 220 184 156 156 50% 305 198 157 141 141 60% 217 166 145 126 127 70% 202 158 133 107 108 80% 186 149 120 95 97 90% 164 141 105 79 81 100% 159 133 96 72 73
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