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Liebert® APS™

5 – 20 kVA Modular UPS

Installer/User Guide

Summary of Contents for Liebert APS series

Page 1: ...Liebert APS 5 20 kVA Modular UPS Installer User Guide...

Page 2: ...any installation or operational issues with your product check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following outlined procedures For additional assistance visi...

Page 3: ...emoving the UPS from the Pallet 23 3 5 Installing the UPS 24 3 5 1 Tower Installation 25 3 5 2 Rack Installation 26 3 6 Installing Modules 29 3 6 1 Installing Power Battery and Charger Modules 29 3 6...

Page 4: ...s 57 5 2 Audible Alarms 58 5 2 1 Control Buttons 58 5 3 LCD Screen and Menu Buttons 59 5 3 1 Start up Screen 59 5 3 2 Main Screen 59 5 3 3 Default Screen Screen Saver 65 5 3 4 Screen Views 65 5 3 5 En...

Page 5: ...3 AS2 or ASB 89 8 3 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 to 3 AS3 or ASC 93 8 4 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 to 3 AS4 or ASD 97 8 5 Estimated Battery Run Times Model...

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Page 7: ...use equipment damage injury and death A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current The following precautions must be observed before replacing the battery pack Wear...

Page 8: ...ee from moisture flammable liquids gases and corrosive substances Do not continue to use the Liebert APS if the front panel indications are not in accordance with these operating instructions or the p...

Page 9: ...r disposal provisions to reduce the environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE For information regarding the disposing of this equipment visit www VertivCo com or contact V...

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Page 11: ...attery modules you can expand your current system capacity extend your back up runtime or provide redundancy The user interface lets you configure the operation according to application requirements I...

Page 12: ...Power input and output terminals 3 Bays for battery modules 10 Output breaker 4 Bays for power charger or battery modules 11 External batter cabinet connector 5 Input breaker under cover 12 POD ports...

Page 13: ...switch 3 User interface module 11 Output breaker 4 System control module under cover 12 External batter cabinet connector 5 Bays for battery modules 13 POD ports 6 Bays for power charger or battery m...

Page 14: ...nnector 3 User interface module 12 Input breaker 4 System control module under cover 13 Power input and output terminals 5 Fans 14 Output breaker 6 Manual bypass breaker 15 POD ports 7 Bays for batter...

Page 15: ...nector 3 User interface module 12 Input breaker 4 System control module under cover 13 Power input and output terminals 5 Fans 14 Output breaker 6 Manual bypass breaker 15 POD ports 7 Bays for battery...

Page 16: ...ontacts Liebert IntelliSlot communication ports USB port 2 3 Major Components This section provides a general description of each component and its functions Please review this section carefully as it...

Page 17: ...r Interface Module The user interface module shown in Figure 2 6 on the next page is the primary source of communication between the UPS and the user The user interface module lets you View the UPS st...

Page 18: ...w fault LED is Off For any other condition refer to Troubleshooting on page 69 Figure 2 7 Example of system control and system monitor module ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Status LED green 4 Sec...

Page 19: ...ttery module in the event of a battery failure The battery strings are connected in parallel to provide back up time and or redundancy NOTE Two battery modules must be installed in the same row to mak...

Page 20: ...or connected equipment Figure 2 10 Charger module ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Locking Lever 2 Status LED green 3 Fault LED yellow 2 3 7 External Battery Cabinet EBC The external battery cabinet shown in Figur...

Page 21: ...ure 2 12 below The UPS is composed of AC input EMI filter power module s battery module s user interface control interface system control module output and bypass contactor manual bypass output transf...

Page 22: ...terrupted during the failure or restoration of the AC utility mains source 2 5 3 Auto Restart Mode After a power outage and complete battery discharge and once AC utility is restored the UPS automatic...

Page 23: ...the Liebert APS when deciding where to install the unit Verify that the floor can support the weight of a fully loaded unit with any accessories and external cabinets The UPS is air cooled by internal...

Page 24: ...in Figure 3 2 below and roll the UPS slowly down the ramp until it is on a level surface Figure 3 2 Connect the ramp and roll UPS off the pallet 3 5 Installing the UPS The Liebert APS may be installe...

Page 25: ...in Figure 3 3 below a Use an open end wrench to turn the lower nut to raise or lower the leveling foot b After the unit is level tighten the upper nut against the frame to prevent the height from cha...

Page 26: ...ts to the floor with the mounting bolts in the drilled holes For greater stability use a higher grade bolt Figure 3 4 Dimension location of drilled holes for stationary mounting 3 5 2 Rack Installatio...

Page 27: ...re 3 5 below Figure 3 5 Install cage nuts and tray ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Cage nut 2 Screw 16 places 3 Tray 3 Install the guide rails ramp in the mounting slot at the front of the tray as shown in Figure...

Page 28: ...installing through the front of the rack 6 Using 8 panel screws 4 in each bracket secure the UPS frame to the rack posts NOTE You may need to adjust the leveling feet to align the holes 7 Use 4 screw...

Page 29: ...same row to complete the battery string 2 Refering to Figure 3 9 below slowly push the module until about 1 3 of the module is in the bay 3 Lift the module up then continue pushing until about 5 cm 2...

Page 30: ...shown in Lock lever and module securing bracket on page 30 6 Replace the plastic bezels Figure 3 10 Lock lever and module securing bracket ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Install module securing bracket 2 Pull out...

Page 31: ...odule at the same time will cause the UPS to shut down and remove power from the load Replace these modules one at a time 1 Remove the display bezel and the user interface LCD module from the frame as...

Page 32: ...tempting to install wiring to this unit This UPS cables should be connected by a properly trained and qualified electrician Refer to the unit model number in Table 3 1 below to determine the instructi...

Page 33: ...XIMUM SYSTEM RATED LOAD INPUT VOLTAGE 220VAC INPUT VOLTAGE 230VAC INPUT VOLTAGE 240VAC MAXIMUM CURRENT IN UPS MODE RECOMMENDED INPUT PROTECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER MAXIMUM CURRENT IN UPS MODE RECOMMENDED...

Page 34: ...ly secure the conduit of the input output cables through the cable bridges on the rear panel of the UPS see Figure 3 14 below Figure 3 14 Secure cables on cable bridges ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Cable bridge...

Page 35: ...NOMINAL FREQUENCY INPUT TERMINAL BLOCK OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCK 1 2 3 4 PE 2 PE 200 60 L1 L1 L1 L2 GND L1 L2 GND 208 60 L1 L1 L1 L2 GND L1 L2 GND 220 60 L1 L1 L1 L2 GND L1 L2 GND Table 3 4 Key to Figure...

Page 36: ...recommend that the AC input supply be protected with a circuit breaker capable of withstanding this initial inrush the MCB is derated according to the D curve or TYPE 4 This UPS is fitted with EMI fi...

Page 37: ...R MAXIMUM CURRENT IN UPS MODE RECOMMENDED INPUT PROTECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER MAXIMUM CURRENT IN UPS MODE RECOMMENDED INPUT PROTECTION CIRCUIT BREAKER 5kVA 25A 50A 24A 50A 23A 50A 10kVA 49A 63A 47A 63A 4...

Page 38: ...Figure 3 17 Setting bypass voltage jumper default 208VAC Figure 3 18 Setting bypass voltage jumper 200 220 230 240VAC Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 38...

Page 39: ...tions Figure 3 19 Configuring the neutral earth jumper Connecting the Cables NOTE Input and output cables must be run in separate conduit before cable connection 1 Remove the knockouts at the junction...

Page 40: ...6 on page 37 for configuring the output cable For standard voltages make the connections shown in Table 3 8 on the facing page SYSTEM VOLTAGE SYSTEM NOMINAL FREQUENCY INPUT TERMINAL BLOCK 1 2 PE 200...

Page 41: ...former based UPS 7 5 7 5 15 15 Table 3 9 Maximum load capacity of the output winding 3 7 3 Connecting Cables on a Transformer free UPS with Dual Inverter Frames A junction box is factory installed on...

Page 42: ...al Inverter frames 50 60 Hz continued MAXIMUM SYSTEM RATED LOAD INPUT VOLTAGE 220 110VAC INPUT VOLTAGE 230 115VAC INPUT VOLTAGE 220 127VAC MAXIMUM CURRENT IN UPS MODE RECOMMENDED INPUT PROTECTION CIRC...

Page 43: ...minal of the power input and output terminals 3 Using a 13 mm 1 2 in torque wrench tighten the screws to 4 52 Nm 40 in lb 4 Respectively secure the conduit of the input output cables through the cable...

Page 44: ...ure 3 25 on the facing page or Figure 3 26 on page 46 Depending on whether or not the UPS has a transformer Choose the connection point with the easiest access and that applies the least amount of str...

Page 45: ...e set correctly according to Table 3 12 on page 47 7 Close the EBC DC circuit breaker and replace the bezels back onto the EBC WARNING Risk of hazardous voltage between UPS frames Can cause damage to...

Page 46: ...26 Connecting external battery cabinet transformer based UPS ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Liebert APS 3 Communication cable 2 Battery cabinet 4 Battery cable Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User...

Page 47: ...AL BATTERY CABINET NUMBER DIP SWITCH SETTING 1 2 EBC 1 Down Down EBC 2 UP Down EBC 3 Down UP EBC 4 UP UP On the DIP switch Down is On and Up is Off Table 3 12 EBC DIP switch settings 3 9 Connecting In...

Page 48: ...ms verify that the DC power and communication cables are connected properly and that all connections are tight 3 Measure and record the AC input voltage and frequency These are required to properly co...

Page 49: ...ble switch on the rear of the unit protected by a clear plastic cover and turn it On 3 Locate the Battery Start push button on either of the two control modules then press and hold this button for 5 s...

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Page 51: ...the USB port may be used at the same time Figure 4 1 Liebert IntelliSlot communication port location ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 IntelliSlot ports 4 1 1 Liebert IntelliSlot Unity Cards IS UNITY LIFE is standar...

Page 52: ...ing battery cabinets 4 2 Dry contact Ports Figure 2 1 on page 12 shows the location of the dry contact ports Figure 4 2 Pin layout of the dry contacts POSITION NAME DESCRIPTION 1 Battery Mode Output d...

Page 53: ...Settings to set the delay time for the UPS shutdown after the dry contact is closed Enabling the feature on the LCD enables both shutdown methods 4 3 REPO Remote Emergency Power Off WARNING Risk of e...

Page 54: ...stalled between Pins 9 and 10 to disable the Main Control Switch which prevents the UPS from being started accidentally during shipment and installation This jumper must be removed before the unit can...

Page 55: ...ure Liebert MultiLink can configured to shut down the UPS and can also be used without the USB cable when the Liebert IntelliSlot UNITY DP SNMP Card is installed in the UPS An optional Liebert MultiLi...

Page 56: ...port LCD port is used for power supply and communication of the user interface module Other network ports and the USB port are reserved for use only by customer service personnel Figure 4 6 LCD port I...

Page 57: ...ence button 2 Output LED 7 Menu buttons 3 LCD screen 8 Battery LED 4 On Off button 9 AC LED 5 Fault LED 10 Inverter LED 5 1 Mimic LEDs The mimic power flow LEDs indicate current operating state of the...

Page 58: ...en The UPS internal manual bypass is supplying output power On red The UPS has output overload Off The UPS does not have output power Fault LED On yellow The UPS has an alarm or alarms On red The UPS...

Page 59: ...rmation of the UPS You also can perform relevant function parameter settings and control operations BUTTON F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Function 1 Function 2 Table 5 4 Function descriptions of menu button 5 3 1 Sta...

Page 60: ...ton Menu Window and Data Window The menu window shows the menu name and navigates to menu items Each menu item displays a set of data in the data window You can browse the relevant parameters of the U...

Page 61: ...kW Output active power Load Level Output loading indicated in percentage of the UPS system rated load Crest Factor Output current peak value factor UPS Info UPS ID UPS ID LCD Module If the module is o...

Page 62: ...tocol Because the slot 2 and the serial port on the rear panel cannot work at the same time you must select one of them to work If INTERFACE2 is selected the slot 2 can communicate if RS232 is selecte...

Page 63: ...ry values Battery settings Low battery Warning Sets the battery low voltage alarm time Automatic Battery Test Interval Sets the interval for the automatic battery test Intervals of 8 12 16 20 26 weeks...

Page 64: ...service personnel to set the UPS address to facilitate maintenance Tag Number Allows customer service personnel to set the UPS tag to facilitate maintenance Company Name Allows customer service person...

Page 65: ...of the F2 F3 and F4 buttons from the primary functions to the secondary functions described in Table 5 4 on page 59 The battery screen displays Battery voltage Battery current Battery time remaining...

Page 66: ...on to prompt a password window to pop up After you enter the correct password the function of the F2 F3 and F4 buttons switch from the primary functions to the secondary functions described in Table 5...

Page 67: ...umber 2 Press F4 the second digit becomes editable press F3 to enter the correct number 3 Enter the remaining password digits this method then press F5 when complete 5 3 6 Editing Parameter Settings 1...

Page 68: ...here are no power modules this prompt appears when you press the ON OFF button AC input not qualified cannot start UPS When the input voltage cannot meet the startup condition of the inverter this pro...

Page 69: ...failed Check to see if the fan is blocked If not contact your local Liebert Services representative Insufficient Capacity To Start Inverter The load value exceeds the maximum load capacity of all ope...

Page 70: ...into one row of bays in the system Ensure that there are a pair of battery modules in the same row of the frame or contact your local Liebert Services representative Load Exceeds Battery Module Capaci...

Page 71: ...ribution System Control Module Lock Lever in Remove Position The locking lever is not in the locked position Check the locking lever to ensure it is fully inserted If so contact your local Liebert Ser...

Page 72: ...odule Table 6 2 Descriptions of module LEDs 6 3 Module Replacement Follow these instructions when replacing or adding a system control system monitor power battery or charger module Contact your Verti...

Page 73: ...conds 6 3 2 Removing System Control and System Monitor Modules NOTICE Risk of unintended shutdown Can cause equipment damage Do not remove both the control and the monitor modules at the same time Rem...

Page 74: ...screws from the 2 securing holes Figure 6 2 Remove display bezel and user interface module ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 User interface module 2 Display bezel 4 Pull out the lock lever slightly and pull to the l...

Page 75: ...Module installed 1 Remove the display bezel on top of the frame see Figure 6 4 below 2 Lift up the user interface module and put it on top of the UPS frame 3 Disconnect the network cable from the user...

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Page 77: ...es are operating properly Verify redundancy if applicable 7 3 Cleaning Fan Filters The intake fans contain filters that must be replaced or cleaned periodically depending on the surrounding environmen...

Page 78: ...m the frame 2 Remove the filter assembly from the bezel see Figure 7 2 below and clean the filters as described in Cleaning Fan Filters on page 77 3 Replace the filter in the bezel and and place the b...

Page 79: ...at the bottom of the frame 2 Remove the screws and take out the filter shown in Figure 7 3 below and clean the filters as described in Cleaning Fan Filters on page 77 3 Replace the filter and bezels...

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Page 81: ...95 17x34x38 440x850x970 17x32x42 440x800x1060 17x34x49 440x850x1240 17x32x27 440x800x695 17x34x38 440x850x970 Weight lb kg Unit Weight empty frame 280 127 320 145 1 510 231 3 540 244 9 280 127 320 145...

Page 82: ...Battery Cells Per String 72 Battery Capacity 36W 15min rate to 1 67V per cell 25 C 77 F Backup Time Full Load 5 for non redundant system which has equal number of battery strings and power modules Ma...

Page 83: ...1 30 70 60 5 3 1 74 3 1 30 60 5 3 1 Dual Inverter Configured to 100 110 or 115 VAC per Phase 100 84 3 1 90 100 80 3 1 84 3 1 70 90 72 3 1 80 3 1 40 70 60 3 1 72 3 1 40 60 3 1 Single Inverter Transfor...

Page 84: ...titude 10 000 ft 3000m Battery Module Lead Acid Batteries Per String 12 Backup Time Full Load Minutes See Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 3 AS1 or ASA on page 85 through Estimated Ba...

Page 85: ...8 1 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 3 AS1 or ASA Figure 8 1 10 bay single phase no transformer unit Type N UPS model number digit 6 N Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 85...

Page 86: ...Figure 8 2 10 bay single phase no transformer unit Type R UPS model number digit 6 R Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 86...

Page 87: ...Figure 8 3 10 bay single phase no transformer unit Type B UPS model number digit 6 B Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 87...

Page 88: ...Figure 8 4 10 bay single phase no transformer unit Type F UPS model number digit 6 F Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 88...

Page 89: ...8 2 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 to 3 AS2 or ASB Figure 8 5 16 bay single phase no transformer unit Type N UPS model number digit 6 N Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 89...

Page 90: ...Figure 8 6 16 bay single phase no transformer unit Type R UPS model number digit 6 R Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 90...

Page 91: ...Figure 8 7 16 bay single phase no transformer unit Type B UPS model number digit 6 B Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 91...

Page 92: ...Figure 8 8 16 bay single phase no transformer unit Type F UPS model number digit 6 F Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 92...

Page 93: ...8 3 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 to 3 AS3 or ASC Figure 8 9 12 bay single phase transformer based unit Type N UPS model number digit 6 N Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 93...

Page 94: ...Figure 8 10 12 bay single phase transformer based unit Type R UPS model number digit 6 R Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 94...

Page 95: ...Figure 8 11 12 bay single phase transformer based unit Type B UPS model number digit 6 B Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 95...

Page 96: ...Figure 8 12 12 bay single phase transformer based unit Type F UPS model number digit 6 F Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 96...

Page 97: ...4 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 to 3 AS4 or ASD Figure 8 13 16 bay single phase transformer based unit Type N UPS model number digit 6 N Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 97...

Page 98: ...Figure 8 14 16 bay single phase transformer based unit Type R UPS model number digit 6 R Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 98...

Page 99: ...Figure 8 15 16 bay single phase transformer based unit Type B UPS model number digit 6 B Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 99...

Page 100: ...Figure 8 16 16 bay single phase transformer based unit Type F UPS model number digit 6 F Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 100...

Page 101: ...8 5 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 3 AS5 or ASE Figure 8 17 10 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type N UPS model number digit 6 N Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 101...

Page 102: ...Figure 8 18 10 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type R UPS model number digit 6 R Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 102...

Page 103: ...Figure 8 19 10 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type B UPS model number digit 6 B Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 103...

Page 104: ...Figure 8 20 10 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type F UPS model number digit 6 F Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 104...

Page 105: ...8 6 Estimated Battery Run Times Model number Digits 1 3 AS6 or ASF Figure 8 21 16 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type N UPS model number digit 6 N Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 105...

Page 106: ...Figure 8 22 16 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type R UPS model number digit 6 R Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 106...

Page 107: ...Figure 8 23 16 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type B UPS model number digit 6 B Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 107...

Page 108: ...Figure 8 24 16 bay 2 phase no transformer unit Type F UPS model number digit 6 F Vertiv Liebert APS Installer User Guide 108...

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