Powervar ACE Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...PowerVar ACE Series Rack Mount Uninterruptible Power System 1000 3000 VA 05145651A Mar 98 PowerVar 28457 N Ballard Drive Lake Forest IL 60045 Tel 847 816 8585 Fax 847 816 8988 ...

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Page 3: ...ment For Users in Canada This Class A Interference Causing Equipment meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouileur du Canada The following are examples of symbols used to alert you to important information CAUTION Risk of Electric Shock Do Not Open...

Page 4: ...mity The EC Declaration of Conformity is available upon request for products with a CE mark For copies of the EC Declaration of Conformity contact MPL House Prescott Road Poyle Colnbrook Berks SL3 OAE UK Phone 44 1753 686200 Fax 44 1753 686827 ...

Page 5: ...he LED Display 10 Putting the UPS in Standby Mode 11 Initiating the Self Test 11 SECTION 3 CONFIGURATION 13 Why Change Factory Defaults 13 Input Nominal Voltage LEDs 1 2 3 and 10 13 Extended Nominal Voltage Range LED 4 13 Other Settings 13 Reconfiguring Functions 14 SECTION 4 UPS CARE AND BATTERY REPLACEMENT 17 Replacing Batteries 17 When to Replace Batteries 17 How to Replace Batteries 18 Testing...

Page 6: ...OUBLESHOOTING 21 APPENDIX A ADDITIONAL UPS FEATURES 23 Communication Port Configurations 23 Option Slot 25 Load Segments 25 Remote Emergency Power Off REPO 25 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS 27 APPENDIX C UPS REAR PANELS 30 ...

Page 7: ...Rear Panel 30 Figure 11 3000 VA 120 V Rear Panel 31 Figure 12 1000 and 1500 VA 230 V Rear Panel 31 Figure 13 2000 and 2400 VA 230 V Rear Panel 32 Figure 14 3000 VA 230 V Rear Panel 32 List of Tables Table 1 Interpreting LEDs in Operation Mode 11 Table 2 How to Interpret LEDs in Configuration Mode 16 Table 3 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Table 4 Communication Port Configuration 24 Table 5 Model List 27 ...

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Page 9: ...lude the following Advanced Battery Management ABM doubles battery service life optimizes recharge time and provides a warning up to 60 days before the end of useful battery life Hot swappable batteries simplify maintenance by allowing you to safely replace batteries without powering down your critical load Network and modem protection may not be available on your model guards your modem fax machi...

Page 10: ...1000i RM and ACE1500i RM ACE2000a RM ACE3000a RM ACE2000i RM ACE2400i RM and ACE3000i RM Figure 1 ACE Series Rack Mount How to Contact Us PowerVar is committed to excellence in dependability and customer satisfaction If you have any questions about our products please contact us at 847 816 8585 fax 847 816 8988 ...

Page 11: ...ile a claim for concealed damage To file a claim for shipping damage or concealed damage 1 File with the carrier within 15 days of receipt of the equipment 2 Send a copy of the damage claim within 15 days to your service representative Safety Precautions Read the following before you install your UPS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions ...

Page 12: ...tall the UPS in the rack WARNING The UPS is heavy It can be very awkward and potentially dangerous to handle Therefore it is mandatory that a minimum of two people lift and place the UPS in its rack NOTE Disconnect all cables from the UPS before continuing Remove all self adhesive pads from the underside of the unit if already fitted 1 Place the unit on a hard flat surface with the front of the un...

Page 13: ...UPS input voltage for either 100 V or 110 V see Section 3 Configuration The UPS recognizes the input line and goes off battery CAUTION DO NOT plug laser printers into a UPS The high surge currents they produce can disrupt any manufacturer s UPS NOTE If your UPS output receptacles are divided into Load Segments and you plan to take advantage of this feature available only with specific power manage...

Page 14: ... If a red Site Wiring or Battery Service LED stays on consult Section 2 Operation or Section 5 Troubleshooting 3 Plug your loads computer monitor etc into the UPS output receptacles Use the provided interconnecting line cords where applicable 4 Start the UPS by pressing the ON button as shown in Figure 3 Power is now available to the rear receptacles and the ON LED is lit 5 You have now completed ...

Page 15: ...ads to UPS NOTE This is a typical setup your setup may vary Load Load ON LED LED 16 Press ON button Connect UPS to power UPS Output Receptacles Connect communications cable from computer to UPS optional Figure 3 Typical UPS Installation low voltage model shown ...

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Page 17: ...le at the rear receptacles To turn the UPS on without using AC input press the ON button for 3 seconds When the UPS starts on battery it conserves battery power by not conducting a self test Turning the UPS Off To turn the UPS off press the OFF Standby button on the front panel and unplug the UPS from the AC power source If you do not unplug the UPS it remains in Standby mode Silencing an Audible ...

Page 18: ...ration mode see Section 3 Configuration NOTE The front panel may be rotated clockwise 90 degrees on some models ON Button OFF Standby Button Test Alarm Reset Button 10 Battery Service LED Red 5 Site Wiring Fault LED Red 1 2 3 4 Red Input Too High Green Input Normal Green Double Boost On Red Input Too Low AC Input LEDs 6 7 8 9 Green Green Green Red Battery 90 Battery 66 90 Battery 33 66 Battery Low...

Page 19: ...ad also shuts down Battery Service 10 Red Potential battery failure Load Level 11 Red Load current exceeds full load 12 13 14 Green The amount of load current or watts Each LED represents 1 3 of a full load rating When all three LEDs are green the load is approximately full Communication 15 Green The UPS has received a command from a computer to establish communication Flashing Data is being trans...

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Page 21: ...minal voltage of your AC input source Extended Nominal Voltage Range LED 4 If your AC input consistently fluctuates higher AND lower than the factory set nominal input voltage higher than 20 AND lower than 30 of 120 V or 230 V nominal your UPS maintains the selected nominal input voltage by repeatedly switching to battery power If this creates a nuisance you can configure the UPS nominal input vol...

Page 22: ... the function you want to change The UPS beeps as you scroll through each function The selected function LED blinks Figure 5 shows how the LEDs are numbered Table 2 describes the functions 3 If you press the ON button and nothing happens you are still in Operation mode Repeat step 1 for one beep ONLY to go to Configuration mode and then perform step 2 4 Press the Test Alarm Reset button ONCE to tu...

Page 23: ... a function on or off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Figure 5 LED Function in Configuration Mode NOTE The factory default nominal voltage for some models may be set for 100 or 208 VAC See the rating label on the UPS rear panel If this is the case the default LEDs in Configuration mode are as follows For low voltage models LED 1 is OFF and LED 10 is ON For high voltage models LED 1 is OFF L...

Page 24: ...ified electrician repair input source OFF Alarm DOES NOT sound when the polarity of the input source is reversed or ground is missing 6 Low Battery Alarm ON default Alarm sounds 3 minutes before battery shutdown OFF Alarm sounds 5 minutes before battery shutdown 7 Shutdown Delay ON default 5 second delay before unconditional shutdown after UPS receives signal from a computer via Communication Port...

Page 25: ...cing Conduct a self test by pressing the Test Alarm Reset button If the LED stays on contact your service representative to order new batteries WARNING ELECTRIC ENERGY HAZARD Do not attempt to alter wiring in either the battery connector or the battery tray Attempting to alter wiring can cause injury or death A battery can present a risk of high short circuit current which can cause burns The foll...

Page 26: ... If you choose to unplug the UPS to change the battery 1 Press the OFF button and remove input power 2 Wait 60 seconds while the internal microprocessor shuts down before you disconnect the battery CAUTION The UPS and its batteries are heavy If your unit is installed in a rack you must support the front of the unit while replacing the batteries How to Replace Batteries Figure 6 shows how to replac...

Page 27: ...arm Reset button to start a self test The red Battery Service LED LED 10 should turn off and the Battery Charge LEDs LEDs 6 7 and 8 should show a charge If the red Battery Service LED stays on check the battery connections If it remains on see Section 5 Troubleshooting or call your service representative ...

Page 28: ...ntains sealed lead acid batteries which must be recycled For more information contact your local recycling center or your service representative UPS Battery Care and Storage For the best preventive maintenance keep the area around the UPS clean and dust free If the atmosphere is very dusty clean the outside of the system with a vacuum cleaner For full battery life keep the UPS at an ambient temper...

Page 29: ...use or circuit breaker is open Contact your service representative The UPS switches frequently between battery and AC input Input voltage in your area differs from the UPS nominal Change the UPS nominal input to match your local nominal see Section 3 Configuration The Low Battery Alarm does not give enough warning The batteries need charging or service Plug the UPS into a wall outlet for 24 hours ...

Page 30: ...r a power failure Save your work and turn off your equipment LED 10 Battery Service is on or on only during startup The battery may be fully discharged because of a long storage period or failing because of age Plug the UPS into a wall outlet for 24 hours to charge the battery Push the Test Alarm Reset button then check LED 10 If LED 10 is still on see Section 4 UPS Care and Battery Replacement to...

Page 31: ... operates normally if you do not use this port CAUTION To prevent damage to your equipment connect only a factory supplied cable or a cable built to factory specifications see Table 4 to your RS 232 port A standard serial cable may damage your computer As shown in Table 4 the communication port Pins 1 and 2 operate in two modes The first is Basic Alarms mode which has AC fail alarm and output shut...

Page 32: ...ff until normal AC returns Serial Data Mode Input RS 232 data RS 232 serial communication input 1200 baud 8 bit no parity one stop bit one start bit Xon Xoff 2 Basic Alarms Mode Output RS 232 level low 12 V AC Input failure Serial Data Mode Output RS 232 data RS 232 serial communication output Same as input 3 Output Open collector transistor ON 50 mA 40 VDC rating AC Input failure 4 Signal Common ...

Page 33: ...ency Power Off REPO The UPS has a REPO connector that can be wired to a device that can be used to turn the UPS off from a remote location The following instructions explain how to wire the REPO switch WARNING Connect the REPO port to dry isolated normally open contacts rated 60 VDC maximum 30 VAC RMS maximum 20 mA maximum Failure to conform to these guidelines may create dangerous conditions for ...

Page 34: ...26 Appendix A Additional UPS Features Figure 8 REPO Port ...

Page 35: ...ctrical input and output Battery Weights and dimensions Environmental and safety NOTE ACE a RM and ACE i RM models are the same as PRC a RM and PRC i RM models Table 5 Model List Feature Specification UPS Models Low Voltage Models ACE1000a RM ACE1500a RM ACE2000a RM ACE3000a RM High Voltage Models ACE1000i RM ACE1500i RM ACE2000i RM ACE2400i RM ACE3000i RM Battery Models N A See Table 8 ...

Page 36: ...M 3000 VA 2250 W Regulation On Line 10 to 6 within Computer Business Equipment Manufacturers Association s guidelines 15 to 10 using extended range Regulation On Battery Nominal Voltage 5 Low Voltage Models 120 V for 110 120 127 V 100 V for 100 V High Voltage Models 230 V for 220 230 240 V 208 V for 208 V Voltage Wave Shape Sine Wave 3 distortion with linear load Overcurrent Protection On Line Res...

Page 37: ...C 4 F to 140 F Relative Humidity 5 95 non condensing Operating Altitude Up to 3 000 meters above sea level Audible Noise Less than 45 dBA typical Surge Suppression IEEE C62 41 Category B Safety Conformance Low Voltage Models UL 1778 CSA C22 2 No 107 1 High Voltage Models EN 50091 1 and IEC 60950 UL 1778 CSA C22 2 No 107 1 Safety Markings Low Voltage Models UL CSA High Voltage Models CE UL and CSA ...

Page 38: ... This appendix shows the rear panels of all models discussed in this handbook including where applicable Input and output receptacles cords and plugs Circuit breakers and fuses Comm ports Figure 9 1000 and 1500 VA 120 V Rear Panel Figure 10 2000 VA 120 V Rear Panel ...

Page 39: ...ACE Series Rack Mount 05145651A 31 Figure 11 3000 VA 120 V Rear Panel Figure 12 1000 and 1500 VA 230 V Rear Panel ...

Page 40: ...32 Appendix C UPS Rear Panels Figure 13 2000 and 2400 VA 230 V Rear Panel Figure 14 3000 VA 230 V Rear Panel ...

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