Powertronix VELA 50 kVA, User Manual

Page 1: ... 0419 E02 USER MANUAL VELA 50 60 kVA Document DT0419 English Ptx Revision Date Checked by Approved by 00 01 10 2007 01 10 2007 Riccardo G Darek A 01 10 2007 Andrea G 01 22 10 2007 22 10 2007 Gabriele P 22 10 2007 Andrea G 02 10 12 2008 10 12 2008 Andrea P 10 12 2008 Andrea G POWERTRONIX UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY ...

Page 2: ...LE AND OUTPUT STAGE 8 1 5 3 LOGIC AND AUXILIARY CIRCUITS 9 1 5 4 BATTERIES 9 1 5 5 MANUAL BY PASS 9 1 5 6 FRONT PANEL 9 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 2 1 GENERAL INFORMATIONS 10 2 2 RECEPTION AND IDENTIFICATION 10 2 3 STORAGE 10 2 4 UPS POSITIONING 11 2 5 ROOM SPECIFICATIONS 13 2 6 CONNECTIONS AND LAYOUT TO THE MAINS 14 2 7 UPS AUX CONNECTIONS 17 2 8 REMOTE COMMUNICATION BOARD 18 2 8 1 REMOTE PAN...

Page 3: ...4 7 E P O EMERGENCY POWER OFF STOP 32 4 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR TURNING ON THE UPS IN POWER SAVE MODE 33 4 9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SWITCHING SYSTEM IN POWER SAVE MODE TO MANUAL BYPASS MODE 34 4 10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURN FROM MANUAL BY PASS MODE TO NORMAL OPERATION IN POWER SAVE MODE 35 4 11 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF THE UPS IN POWER SAVE MODE 36 4 12 MANAGING THE UPS BATTERY 37 5 UPS IN PARA...

Page 4: ...enters police stations motorway tunnels broadcasting stations banks technical and administrative offices requiring the power source free from voltage and frequency variations 1 1 2 POWER AND AUTONOMY Thanks to its modular design the UPS models are available with rated power from 50kVA to 65kVA For all the size of the family are not available the internal battery an or more external battery modules...

Page 5: ... CABINET If required the UPS can be furnish with additional optional battery cabinet to increase the autonomy All the batteries will be mounted in a separate cabinet with opportune dimensions complete of power circuit breaker and protections 1 2 3 TRANSFORMER CABINET If required there is available a galvanic isolating transformer positioned in a separate cabinet The standard transformer is three p...

Page 6: ...ted with the PC and dedicated software or through a remote panel There are also voltage free contacts available on the terminal board M1 more info at page 18 1 2 5 UPS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE The UPS MANAGEMENT Generex communication software allows interaction between UPS and PC or the network based on Windows Win NT Novell OS2 Dec and Linux operating systems The software is used to monitor and contro...

Page 7: ... used for remote viewing of the UPS state it shows the status of the main UPS blocks with LED indicators and the sound signalization in the case of alarm conditions more info at page 21 1 4 REMOTE E P O PUSHBUTTON The remote E P O push button provides the safe remote way to fast and full disable the unit running in the event of an emergency more info at page 22 ...

Page 8: ...M 1 5 2 INPUT STAGE POWER MODULE AND OUTPUT STAGE From the input bars the mains voltage is connected through the MAINS INPUT l1 switch to the power module The rectifier step up converter controlled by the control logic performs the AC DC conversion of the mains voltage during normal operating conditions or the DC DC conversion of the battery energy when the mains power is absent or not within the ...

Page 9: ...t down the unit The signal interface except controlling standard relays board can also control another optional one The auxiliary power supply supplies all the boards and electronic components in the UPS 1 5 4 BATTERIES The battery set provides energy to the system when the input mains is out of the allowed range or not present in all other cases batteries are constantly recharged by the charger m...

Page 10: ...ny damage that could occur during shipping If there is any damage inform the shipper or retailer immediately Check the supplied material against the packing slip The machine has an adhesive identification plate indicating the type power and serial number it is located on the right door fig 2 2 2 3 STORAGE If the system is not going to be installed immediately it must be stored in an environment wi...

Page 11: ... 196 60 530 x 950 x 1220 196 Tab 2 4a 12 PULSES VERSION POWER kVA DIMENSIONS W x D x H mm WEIGHT Kg 50 330 60 530 x 950 x 1220 330 Tab 2 4b 12 PULSES VERSION LOW THD POWER kVA DIMENSIONS W x D x H mm WEIGHT Kg 50 370 60 530 x 950 x 1220 370 Tab 2 4c For handling you need to remember that the machine unless special arrangements are made is shipped and thus handled thus you need to refer to the high...

Page 12: ... the external connections Looking at the front the cables input is located on the lower side and accessible after opening the main UPS door fig 2 5 For the cables connection according to the UPS configuration refer to fig 2 4 fig 2 4 Fig 2 5 CABLES INPUT L1 INGRESSO PRINCIPALE INGRESSO RISERVA USCITA L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N L1 L2 L3 N BATT BATT ...

Page 13: ...ower dissipation kW 50 4 60 4 8 For correct battery ventilation the room must be able to ensure an exchange of air equal or greater than the value shown in table 2 5b Tab 2 5b Remember that the average life of the batteries is closely correlated with the operating temperature a temperature of around 20 C is normally recommended when the temperature rises above 20 for each 10 higher the battery lif...

Page 14: ... recommended The circuit breakers B C D are magnetothermic type without differential protection or if this is required with a triggering current greater than 0 3A delayed and suitable for load with DC current type A Switch A is used as external BY PASS Load Standard mains Standard mains Standard reserve Standard reserve BT1 BATTERY CABINET I BATTERY1 I1 INPUT I2 RESERVE I3 BY PASS I4 OUT C D B BY ...

Page 15: ... CHANGE OVER CONTACT ON THE INPUT SIDE OUTSIDE THE UPS TO PROTECT AGAINST VOLTAGE RETURNS AS INDICATED IN TABLE 2 6 AND THE FOLLOWING DRAWING If necessary for the Vela series 50 60kVA a system against voltage return needs to be created in the UPS distribution panel as shown in diagram 2 6b A general mains circuit breaker switch C automatic switch or at least a fuse for the mains B automatic switch...

Page 16: ...cting the UPS it is necessary to make sure that the mains voltage and frequency match those indicated on the adhesive plate located on the rear side of the UPS input voltage operating frequency etc make sure that the earth connection of the system fully complies with the requirements of IEC standards or local laws After that install four pole circuit breakers upstream and downstream from the UPS w...

Page 17: ...ns boards are mounted over the power circuits breakers The standard equipment is composed of the remote communication board CS0118 and set up for the SNMP board It is possible to connect a second optional communication board CS0118 in addition to the standard as shown in a fig 2 7 Communication board cap 2 7 1 Communication board Optional SNMP board Optional fig 2 7 ...

Page 18: ...ed to a dedicated synoptic panel chap 2 8 1 acoustic or visual warning devices or remote signaling systems One or more remote EPO buttons chap 2 8 3 can be connected via the other two contacts CN3 On the card are present two jumper they must be configured as below JP5 CLOSED JP6 OPEN Lastly it is possible to connect the system to a PC via a DB9 CN1 connector and use the specific software chap 2 8 ...

Page 19: ...inverter section alarms are present acoustic alarm enabled 2 Yellow ON BATTERY LED If it s on the UPS is operating on battery acoustic alarm enabled 3 Red LOW BATTERY LED If it s on indicates imminent end of battery discharge acoustic alarm enabled 4 Yellow ON BYPASS LED If it s on indicates load supplied from reserve acoustic alarm enabled 5 ALARM SILENCE key Used to switch off the acoustic alarm...

Page 20: ... voltage to the load The series of external EPO buttons must be connected to the CN3 terminal board of the relay board CS0118 Fig 2 8 3 If there are no external EPO contacts to the system jumper JP5 must be enabled fig 2 7 4 The default configuration with any ext E P O connected has the connector CN3 shortened with a wire connection it must be removed as well as the jumper JP5 when one or more E P...

Page 21: ... which indicates the operating status measurements and alarms of the UPS and the red EPO button located on the right side below the display The display panel shows text messages and operating parameters on an LCD screen with 4 lines and 20 characters per line The screens are organized in 5 multi level menus which can be selected using the membrane buttons under the LCD display On the left side of ...

Page 22: ... sound signal about any faults occurred in the system Table 3 1b summarizes the list of available menus MENU N NOTES COMMAND MODE 1 Inverter switch on and off static switch battery test EVENTS HISTORY 2 Displays the log of events and alarms OPERATING LANGUAGE 3 Enables the change of interface language CLOCK 4 Date and time settings UPS CONFIGURATION 5 Measurements adjustments and relays board test...

Page 23: ... the displayed messages are described below UPS IN NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS LCD MESSAGE MEANING MAINS WITHIN LIMITS MAINS OUT OF LIMITS The input mains line is on and the voltage is is not in the specified range BY PASS LINE WITHIN LIMITS BY PASS LINE OUT OF LIMITS The input by pass supply line is on and the voltage is is not in the specified range BATTERY VOLTAGE WITHIN LIMITS BATTERY FAILURE ...

Page 24: ...voltage V in phase phase reserve line voltage between lines Input current UPS input three phase currents V out phase neutral UPS output Y voltage V out phase phase UPS output voltage between the lines Output current output current at load Battery V I battery voltage and current Frequency UPS output frequency UPS Temperature Cabinet temperature Power Power measured at the output of the UPS kVA UPS ...

Page 25: ...ul automatic switching attempts from the reserve to inverter the UPS blocks the static switch in the reserve network position BATTERY TEST FAILURE Displayed whenever the periodic test on the battery fails for any reason BATTERY PRE ALARM At the battery voltage of around 345V the UPS warns the user of a low battery voltage At 320V discharging ends and the UPS switches off STATIC SWITCH FAILURE At l...

Page 26: ...he 1 UPS STATUS AND ALARMS menu will be displayed 3 7 MENU 2 EVENTS HISTORY MESSAGE INTERPRETATION DISPLAY EVENTS Displays maximum 1024 last events in chronological order DELETE EVENTS Removes all events stored in the UPS memory If no operation is performed for 3 minutes the 1 UPS STATUS AND ALARMS menu will be displayed 3 8 MENU 3 OPERATIVE LANGUAGE Using this menu option the user can change the ...

Page 27: ...oad Battery operation The load is supplied by the UPS The UPS is in normal operation and uses the battery energy to supply the load due the mains voltage absence This mode guarantees complete uninterrupted power passed to the load 4 2 POWER SWITCHES The system maintenance elements are located behind the front doors installed horizontally and described in order from left to right side refer to the ...

Page 28: ...OWN POSITION MEANS THAT THE CIRCUIT IS OPEN THE SWITCH IN UP POSITION MEANS THAT THE CIRCUIT IS CLOSED The figure 4 3 presents all the switches in OFF position Fig 4 3 ATTENTION All the operations described below can be executed by authorized electrician or qualified personnel only I1 MAINS INPUT I4 UPS OUTPUT I2 RESERVE INPUT I3 MANUAL BYPASS MANUALE ...

Page 29: ...l4 switch The load connected to the UPS output will be supplied with the power provided by the reserve line 3 Close the MAINS INPUT l1 switch Wait for about 10 seconds In this time will be initiated progressive capacitors pre charge process which protects the mains from overload The INVERTER OFF message will appear on the LCD 4 Switch on the inverter Using menu 1 CONTROL MODE select Inverter ON an...

Page 30: ...L MODE select Inverter ON OFF and press ENTER This turns off the inverter and uninterrupted supply is no longer guaranteed to the load 3 Close MANUAL BY PASS I3 switch Remove the padlock or any other mechanical safety lock from the switch and lift the knob to ON position 4 Open the INPUT MAINS I1 switch 5 Open the INPUT RESERVE l2 switch The load is supplied directly from the mains through the man...

Page 31: ...m the reserve line Mount the padlock on the manual by pass switch l3 4 Close the INPUT MAINS l1 switch Wait for about 10 seconds In this time will be initiated progressive capacitors pre charge process which protects the mains from overload The INVERTER OFF message will appear on the LCD 5 Switch on the inverter Using menu 1 CONTROL MODE select Inverter ON OFF and press ENTER 6 Verify the UPS oper...

Page 32: ...4 switch Power supply to the load is not supplied 4 Open the INPUT RESERVE l2 switch 5 Open the INPUT MAINS l1 switch 6 Disconnect the battery At this point the load is supplied directly by the reserve network and inside the UPS there are not hazardous voltages except of the compartment covered with metal panel where the input and output cables are connected and for few minutes inverter DC and AC ...

Page 33: ...egin normal operation If the reserve line voltage parameters are correct the UPS fans will switch on 2 Close the UPS OUTPUT l4 switch The load connected to the UPS output will be supplied 3 Close the MAINS INPUT l1 switch Wait for about 10 seconds In this time will be initiated progressive capacitors pre charge process which protects the mains from overload The INVERTER OFF message will appear on ...

Page 34: ...and uninterrupted supply is no longer guaranteed to the load 2 Close MANUAL BY PASS I3 switch Remove the padlock or any other mechanical safety lock from the switch and lift the knob to ON position 3 Open the INPUT MAINS I1 switch 4 Open the INPUT RESERVE l2 switch The load is supplied directly from the mains through the manual By Pass 5 Open UPS OUTPUT I4 switch 6 Disconnect the battery At this p...

Page 35: ... l4 switch 3 Open MANUAL BY PASS l3 switch At this point the load will be supplied from the reserve line Mount the padlock on the manual by pass switch l3 4 Close the INPUT MAINS l1 switch Wait for about 10 seconds In this time will be initiated progressive capacitors pre charge process which protects the mains from overload The INVERTER OFF message will appear on the LCD 5 Switch on the inverter ...

Page 36: ...er ON OFF and press ENTER This turns off the inverter and uninterrupted supply to the uses is no longer guaranteed 2 Open LOAD l3 circuit breaker In this situation the loads are not fed 3 Open the RESERVE INPUT l2 circuit breaker 4 Open the MAINS l2 circuit breaker 5 Disconnect the Battery At this point the load is supplied directly by the reserve network and inside the UPS there are not hazardous...

Page 37: ...d in menu 2 MEASUREMENTS it is also possible to test the battery efficiency without any interruption to the load The test uses the input thyristors to lower the converter voltage until the battery discharge threshold if the latter is efficient at 2V el it starts to providing current In case of battery failure the message BATTERY TEST FAILED will be displayed on the LCD In this situation call the t...

Page 38: ...ion of a functional interlocking device is recommended This interlocking device is necessary to prevent damage to the system The indicated solution permits all the testing operations in the installation and maintenance phases of the single groups The general manual by pass can be used to isolate the entire system without load supply interruptions Load Standard mains Standard reserve BY PASS I BATT...

Page 39: ...nnected loads which are not vital STATIC SWITCH FAULT One or more output phases missing Check SCR of the by pass Check external connections of the by pass MANUAL BY PASS ENABLED UPS in maintenance MAINS NOT SUITABLE The switch is open No mains input Check the mains line voltage and the switch positions RESERVE NOT SUITABLE The rotation of the input phase is not correct No input voltage Check the v...

Page 40: ...ions are described below The UPS is left with load supplied by the reserve line even if the inverter section is operating correctly this may occur on excessive absorbed peak current It causes the major drop down voltage which if is repetitive leads to the switching load to the reserve line The system after three failed attempts to switch and return to the inverter blocks the static switch on the r...

Page 41: ... the control logic and interface boards checking the tightening of all nuts and bolts and electrical connections UPS and battery testing the ventilation efficiency testing the inverter output wave form testing output voltage frequency testing synchronization testing signals alarms and EPO tripping display calibration with calibrated instrument operating test of manual switches and automatic device...