Emerson Liebert MicroPOD MP2-210K, User Manual

Introduction and System Description

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NTRODUCTION

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 S

YSTEM

 D

ESCRIPTION

The Liebert MicroPOD provides maintenance bypass capability as well as power output distribution. 

The Liebert MicroPOD can be used on UPSs in either rack mount or tower configuration.
The Liebert MicroPOD provides an isolated path of power for your UPS system for preventive mainte-

nance or service.

3.1

System Description

The Liebert MicroPOD has two modes of operation: 

UPS

 (UPS available) and 

MAINS

 (maintenance 

bypass).

• In 

UPS mode

, the power is routed through the UPS system delivering conditioned power to the 

load, as shown in 

Figure 1

.

Figure 1

UPS mode of operation

• In 

Mains mode

, power is routed around (bypassing) the UPS system (see 

Figure 2

). Mains 

power is supplied directly to the load through the Liebert MicroPOD.

Figure 2

Mains/Maintenance Bypass mode

• The UPS may be turned off and removed without affecting the load. See 

Figure 3

.

Figure 3

Liebert MicroPOD connections

NOTE

Battery backup and conditioned power are NOT available during the Mains mode of operation.

POD

UPS

Utility

Connected Load

POD

UPS

Utility

Connected Load

Connect loads

UPS Input - Connect 

to load receptacle on 

rear of UPS

Power indicator 

lamps

Connect UPS 

input cord

Rotary 

switch

Connect loads

Utility Input - Connect 

to mains wall

receptacle

Output Circuit 

Breaker

Output Circuit Breaker