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UPStation® GX Troubleshooting Guide 

PROBLEM 

REASON 

SOLUTION 

 

UPS unplugged. 

Switch UPS off, verify installation per 
instructions, and plug securely into utility. 

Low utility voltage, no utility 
voltage, or reversed input 
line and neutral conductor. 

Call your maintenance department, qualified 
electrician, or utility company to correct 
voltage, or wait until utility voltage returns to 
normal. 

 

UPS output short-circuited 
or overloaded. 

Switch UPS off and disconnect all loads.  
Verify that nothing is lodged in output 
receptacles.  Check loads for defects or 
short circuits. 

Excessively high UPS 
temperature. 

Allow a few minutes for the UPS to cool 
down.  Check for adequate ventilation.  
Restart the UPS. 

Blown internal input fuse. 

Contact Liebert Technical Support. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
UPS fails to start up 
when turned ON. 

Improper utility outlet wiring 
or ground fault.  All front 
panel indicators flash with 
no power supplied to loads. 

 
Call maintenance department or a qualified 
electrician to correct the problem. 

 
AC LED flashes 

 
Utility voltage too high. 

Shutdown load equipment, disconnect UPS, 
and call your maintenance department or a 
qualified electrician to correct outlet wiring 
or ground fault. 

Battery indicator lights 
& alarm sounds. 

 
Utility power failure 

Limited time before UPS shutdown.  
Terminate critical applications and save 
data.  Shutdown all loads and the UPS. 

Batteries uncharged 

 
Reduced battery time 

Batteries unable to hold 
charge due to age 

Plug UPS in and turn ON for a minimum of 
4 hours to recharge batteries. 

Fault LED flashes 
Alarm sounds twice 
per second 
Fan operates at a 
high speed 

 
 
UPS overheated 

Check for UPS overload, blocked ventilation 
openings, and excessively high room 
temperature. 

UPS shutdown, fault 
LED & diagnostic LED 
“A” light 

UPS critically overheated 

Check for UPS overload, blocked ventilation 
openings, and excessively high room 
temperature.  Allow UPS to cool for 30 
minutes, the restart. 

UPS shutdown, fault 
LED & diagnostic LED 
“B” light 

UPS overload 

Reduce loads to UPS.  Consult Liebert 
Technical Support. 

UPS shutdown, fault 
LED & diagnostic LED 
“C” light 

Internal fault 

Requires service.  Contact Liebert Technical 
Support. 

UPS shutdown, fault 
LED & diagnostic LED 
“D” light 

UPS short-circuit 

Remove cause of short-circuit, if obvious.  
Check loads connected to UPS for defects 
or shorts. 

UPS shutdown, fault 
LED & diagnostic LED 
“E” light 

Internal fault 

Requires service.  Contact Liebert Technical 
Support. 

UPS shutdown, fault 
LED & diagnostic LED 
“F” light 

 
Battery charge exhausted 

Plug UPS in and turn ON for a minimum of 
4 hours to recharge batteries.  We advise 
you not to run critical application during this 
period. 

UPS shutdown, fault 
LED & diagnostic LED 
“G” light 

Shut down command sent 
to communication port 

If inadvertent, check system for correct 
cabling. 

Summary of Contents for UPStation 1000 VA GX

Page 1: ...POWER PROTECTION 1000 VA to 3000 VA UPStation GX R...

Page 2: ...ULTER LES CODES LOCAUX 8 WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK INSTALL IN A TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROLLED AREA FREE FROM CONDUCTIVE CONTAMINANTS 9 AVERTISSEMENT POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE...

Page 3: ...stable However during transmission it may be subject to load variations or accidents that cause power problems like low voltage voltage spikes or complete power failure These problems may interrupt c...

Page 4: ...h normal charging They maintain UPS output at full rated power for 10 minutes Reducing the load increases battery back up time Bypass This standard UPStation GX feature provides an alternate power sou...

Page 5: ...Locate UPS where it cannot be accidentally turned off in an area free of moisture flammable liquids gases or corrosives RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION 1 Turn the ON OFF switch at the front of the UPS OFF Rem...

Page 6: ...cabinets plug the power cable of the second battery cabinet into the battery connector of the first battery cabinet UPS OPERATION Normal Mode Normally the utility supplies UPS power The UPS filters a...

Page 7: ...e when batteries have not fully recharged If after 4 hours of recharge or in the test mode the 3 left most LEDs still flash contact Liebert Technical Support at 1 800 222 5877 and ask about replacemen...

Page 8: ...N for normal operation after initial start up 4 Output Voltage Selector 3000VAONLY This switch on the rear of the unit allows choice of 208 or 240 VAC NOTE The output must match the input if bypass is...

Page 9: ...DB 25 port provides several signals listed below by pin number PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION 1 Reserved 14 On Inverter active low 2 RxD 15 On UPS active closed 3 TxD 16 On battery active closed 4 Not Used...

Page 10: ...lation prolonged overloads or high temperature environments may cause overheating Immediately save work in process and correct the problem TROUBLESHOOTING If the UPS shuts down due to a fault conditio...

Page 11: ...ate critical applications and save data Shutdown all loads and the UPS Batteries uncharged Reduced battery time Batteries unable to hold charge due to age Plug UPS in and turn ON for a minimum of 4 ho...

Page 12: ...is manual at all times Call Liebert Technical Support at 1 800 222 5877 for battery replacement instructions Battery Safety Precautions WARNING Battery maintenance procedures expose hazardous live par...

Page 13: ...MA 5 15R 2 Duplex 4 NEMA 5 15R 2 Duplex 2 NEMA 5 20R 1 Duplex BATTERY Backup w Int Battery Only 10 Minutes Backup w 1 Ext Cabinet 90 Minutes 40 Minutes Backup w 2 Ext Cabinets 160 Minutes 90 Minutes B...

Page 14: ...ull Load Amps for 1 Sec Bypass Transfer 4 6 Milliseconds Efficiency AC to AC 85 at 100 Load Receptacles 4 NEMA 5 15R 2 Duplex 1 NEMA L6 30 1 NEMA L12 20 BATTERY Backup w 1 Ext Cabinet 10 Minutes Backu...

Page 15: ...ill Liebert be responsible beyond the purchase price of the product SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF THE GOODS OR THE FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY INTENDED PURPOSES LIEBERT...

Page 16: ...g and UPS with power ranges from 250 VA to more than 1000 kVA Integrated systems that provide both environmental and power protection in a single flexible package Monitoring and control on site or rem...

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