AEG Protect A. 1000, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...UPS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PROTECT A 1000 PROTECT A 1400 PROTECT A ...

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Page 3: ...S from AEG Power Solutions The following safety instructions are an important part of the operating instructions are will protect you against problems from operating errors and possible dangers Please read these instructions carefully prior to commissioning ...

Page 4: ... any other work on the unit without the information having to be requested Validity These operating instructions comply with the current technical specifications of PROTECT A at the time of publication The contents do not constitute subject matter of the contract but serve for information purposes only Warranty and liability We reserve the right to alter any specifications given in these operating...

Page 5: ...ned and qualified personnel Illustrations are provided to clarify and facilitate certain steps If danger to personnel and the unit cannot be ruled out in the case of certain work it is highlighted accordingly by pictographs explained in the safety regulations of chapter 3 Hotline If you still have questions after having read these operating instructions please contact your dealer or our hotline Te...

Page 6: ... 17 4 2 Installation Site 18 4 3 Connections Operating and Display Elements 19 5 Installation and Operation 20 5 1 Test 20 5 2 Installation 20 5 3 Charging 21 5 4 Connecting the Load e g computer 21 5 5 RJ11 and RJ45 Data Line Protection Modem Phone Fax Network 22 5 6 Communication Connection Connection with USB or Serial Cable 22 5 7 Operation 23 5 7 1 Normal Operation 23 5 7 2 Battery Operation ...

Page 7: ...ilable with nominal power output ratings 500 700 1000 and 1400 VA This document describes both types PROTECT A 1000 and PROTECT A 1400 2 1 Brief Overview The LED display and a pushbutton switch are located on the front of the UPS for straightforward monitoring and operation The display unit clearly shows the various operating modes using simple pictograms and displays the voltage values and utilis...

Page 8: ... all major operating systems incl Windows Mac Linux Compact design 2 2 Principle of Operation The UPS is connected to a shockproof socket between the public utility s mains and the loads to be protected Under normal operating conditions i e if PROTECT A is supplied with mains voltage the battery charger will ensure that the batteries are always completely charged During this operating status the l...

Page 9: ...ed or your IT system has been shut down and switched off properly The standby time mainly depends on the connected loads If the mains power supply is back to normal values the UPS will switch back the loads to mains supply The battery charger will then recharge the batteries For safety reasons as required by German standards VDE the mains input in the unit will be disconnected by a two pole switch...

Page 10: ... operating instructions to identify dangers and important information Danger Identifies risk of fatal injury to the operator Attention Identifies risk of injury and risk of damage to the device and parts of the device i Information Useful and important information for operating the UPS 3 2 Safety Instructions for PROTECT A This chapter contains important instructions for the PROTECT A UPS These mu...

Page 11: ...tion faults can lead to melting of the plug connections sparking potential and severe burns The unit has a warning signal that sounds when the battery voltage of PROTECT A is exhausted or when the UPS is not working in its normal mode Observe the following safety instructions to ensure permanent operational safety of and safe work with the UPS Do not dismantle the UPS The UPS does not contain any ...

Page 12: ...ing the AC input or pulling out the plug During operation do not disconnect the mains connection cable from the UPS or from the socket outlet in the building shockproof socket otherwise the protective grounding of the UPS and all the loads connected to it will be cancelled Danger Electric shocks Even after the mains voltage has been disconnected the components within the UPS remain connected to th...

Page 13: ...open or damage batteries Electrolyte may leak out and damage skin and eyes It may be toxic Batteries can cause electric shocks and high short circuit currents Therefore take the following safety precautions when working with batteries Take off watches rings and other metallic objects Only use tools with insulated handles For personal safety reasons never switch on the main switch when the mains co...

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Page 15: ...echnology Rated output voltage in 10 battery operation Frequency in battery operation 50 Hz 60 Hz 1 Hz Nominal output current 4 3 A PROTECT A 1000 6 1 A PROTECT A 1400 Changeover time in the event of a mains failure 2 6 ms typical Type of voltage approximated sine Connection 6 non heating appliance connectors IEC 320 C 13 with overvoltage protection 4 with UPS back up Protection against over yes t...

Page 16: ...P1 Faston 250 Communication Interfaces USB and RS232 Shutdown software on CD For all common operating systems e g Windows Linux Mac Unix FreeBSD Novell Sun General data Inherent noise 1 m distance 45 dB A Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C Humidity 0 to 90 without condensation Installation height Up to 1000 m at nominal output Housing colour Silver black Dimensions W x H x D mm 145 x 205 x 405 W...

Page 17: ...2 1995 EN 61000 3 2 1995 EN 61000 3 3 1995 4 Set up 4 1 Unpacking and Inspection The unit has been completely checked and inspected Although the device has been packed and shipped with the usual degree of care damage during transport cannot be ruled out completely i Claims for damage during transport must always be made with the transport company Check the shipping container for damage on arrival ...

Page 18: ...e plastic packaging bags away from babies and children in order to safeguard against suffocation accidents 4 2 Installation Site PROTECT A is designed to be installed in a protected environment When installing the unit pay attention to such factors as sufficient ventilation and suitable ambient conditions PROTECT A is air cooled Do not obstruct the air vents The UPS should preferably be operated a...

Page 19: ...PS remaining op time display min Fault indication 1 Load connections with overvoltage protection and UPS backup 2 Mains connection UPS input 3 Data interface for modem fax phone network RJ11 RJ45 4 RS232 communication interface SUB D 9 pin socket 5 USB connection 6 Input miniature circuit breaker can be reactivated after tripping 7 Load connections with direct mains supply with overvoltage protect...

Page 20: ...you purchased it 5 2 Installation Install the UPS unit in a protected location where there is an adequate air supply and where it will be largely free from dust build up corrosive vapours and electrically conductive contamination Do not operate your UPS where it is exposed to high ambient temperatures or atmospheric humidity Set up the UPS at least 20 cm away from the monitor in order to avoid int...

Page 21: ...o the mains connection cable provided and plug the mains connector into a suitable shockproof socket Allow the UPS to charge up for about 6 hours without any load i e without any devices such as computers monitors etc connected to it i The battery is charged irrespective of the setting of the main switch on the front of the UPS 5 4 Connecting the Load e g computer Connect your loads to the individ...

Page 22: ...the power to max 1000 W 5 5 RJ11 and RJ45 Data Line Protection Modem Phone Fax Network Connect the incoming phone line network cable into the IN connection on the back of the PROTECT A modem line Incoming phone fax Connect the data terminal unit phone fax modem to the OUT socket i The data line protection supports networks with transmission rates between 10 and 100 Mbit s Data lines are not suppli...

Page 23: ... 3 no 1 pg 19 You must be able to feel this engage in its 2nd position Press the main switch again to switch off the UPS Normally the UPS operates continuously The UPS now supplies the output with voltage this being signalled by activation of the blue backlighting on the LC display chapter 4 3 no 2 pg 19 5 7 1 Normal Operation During normal operation i e when mains voltage is available the built i...

Page 24: ...gthens the service life of the batteries Switch OFF the UPS by pressing the main switch During the discharge process as the battery capacity consistently drops the battery symbol flashes accompanied by an intermittent acoustic signal once every 10 seconds The electronics of the UPS switch off the voltage supply of the loads shortly after the battery undervoltage limit is reached the battery logo a...

Page 25: ... there is a risk of load voltage loss if a mains failure occurs 5 7 4 Shutdown and UPS Management Software The CompuWatch software specially developed for these purposes by AEG continuously checks the mains supply and the UPS status In conjunction with the intelligent UPS this guarantees the availability of the EDP components as well as the data security The CompuWatch shutdown software supports d...

Page 26: ...gnalled on the LC display by all the information content lighting up for about 3 seconds 2 Mains normal operation see also chapter 5 7 1 page 23 is shown by the LINE MODE pictogram The bottom half of the display shows in the INPUT and OUTPUT voltages of the UPS the battery charging voltage BATTERY and the percentage capacity utilisation LOAD of the UPS 3 If the UPS is in voltage regulating operati...

Page 27: ...oltage values detected for the input or output are below 40 VAC 5 The following sample display shows battery charging with the master switch switched off i The value 0 is automatically displayed for OUTPUT if the UPS is in this switched off condition ATTENTION This does not been the unit has been de energised in accordance with VDE definitions 6 Fault indication by the FAULT pictogram associated w...

Page 28: ...ry operation 03 Output voltage deviation outside the permitted tolerance range 04 Fan fault 05 Overload of booster stage Acoustic alarm after 10 minutes with activated booster stage and 86 load shut down after a further 5 minutes If there is an overload the indicator flashes every second 8 If there is a battery undervoltage only a few seconds remaining until the UPS shuts down the indicator flashe...

Page 29: ...olution Battery missing Insert the battery and first charge it up for at least 8 hours Battery fault Renew the battery with a battery of the same type No LED display on the front cover plate On off switch not pressed Press the switch again Alarm buzzer sounds continuously with normal AC supply UPS overload Check whether the load matches the UPS capacity indicated in the technical data UPS overload...

Page 30: ...interrupted Cable not connected properly Check that the RS232 USB cable is firmly connected to the COM or USB port of the computer and confirm the settings again If you cannot solve the problem that has occurred stop the entire procedure switch off the UPS and disconnect the connector from the socket Please contact our hotline in this case see page 5 Please have the serial number of the unit as we...

Page 31: ... carrying out the following work If large quantities of dust have accumulated the unit should as a precaution be cleaned with dry compressed air in order to ensure adequate heat dissipation The intervals at which visual checks should be performed are primarily determined by the site conditions Checking the battery Progressive ageing of the battery system can be detected by regular capacity checks ...

Page 32: ... replacement battery kit is damaged in any way or shows any signs of leaking please contact your dealer immediately Recycle or dispose of the used battery appropriately Never dispose of batteries by burning The batteries might explode i Note If you are not qualified to renew the batteries do not try to open the battery cover Leave this work to qualified personnel The following 3 pictures show the ...

Page 33: ... negative terminal then the positive terminal avoid allowing these connectors to touch one another or the housing and then remove the battery system from the housing Only install batteries of the same type when renewing the battery system Installation is the same procedure in reverse Check the polarity is correct when connecting First connect the positive terminal then the negative terminal plug i...

Page 34: ...storage temperature also means a higher rate of battery degradation Batteries that are stored at room temperature should be recharged every six months to maintain their full capacity and service life i Connect PROTECT A to the mains before putting it into storage in order to make sure that the battery is fully charged The charging time should be at least 6 hours Disposal In the interest of environ...

Page 35: ... www phoenixcontact de TRABTECH topic for example Class D See appliance protection LED Light Emitting Diode Electronic semi conductor component commonly referred to as an LED used for optic signalling SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A protocol encountered frequently in networks for managing handling components VFD Output Voltage and Frequency Dependent from mains supply The UPS output is d...

Page 36: ...ertificate Type Unit number Date of purchase Dealer stamp signature Errors and changes excepted AEG Power Solutions GmbH Emil Siepmann Straße 32 59581 Warstein Belecke Germany Operating instructions BAL 8000024071 EN ...