American Power Conversion 240-320kW 480V manual Isolating one UPS in a Parallel/Redundant System

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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass

2.7Isolating one UPS in a Parallel Configuration for Service/Maintenance

2.7.1 Isolating one UPS in a Parallel/Redundant System

Single Utility

Utility

Dual Utility

H003

Load Utility 2

Load

Service bypass switch

APC Silcon

UPS

APC Silcon

UPS

 

 

Q003

 

 

Service

 

 

bypass

 

 

switch

 

H010a

 

Utility 1

Q010a

APC Silcon

UPS

 

Q001a

 

 

 

H010b

 

 

Q010b

APC Silcon

 

Q001b

UPS

 

 

Q004

H002a

Q002a

H002b

Q002b

H004

In a redundant system one UPS may be isolated for service/maintenance without affecting other parallel UPS(S).

Action

1.Check that the remaining UPS(s) will be able to carry the load when one UPS is isolated.

2.Switch off the system to be isolated for maintenence by pushing the red OFF button.

3.Disconnect output and utility by setting output switches (Q002) to position 0 and input switch (Q001) to position 0. Disconnect battery by opening battery breaker.

4.If system has dual utility, set the bypass input switch (Q010) to position 0.

2.7.2Switching Back the UPS to Normal Parallel/Redundant Operation

Action

1.Set the input switch (Q001) and the output switch (Q002) to position 1.

2.If system has dual utility, set the bypass input switch (Q010) to position 1.

3.Charge capacitors, connect battery and start up the UPS as described in 2.4.1. Start UPS (from complete power down).

The UPS will automatically switch to normal operation and start load-sharing with the other parallel UPS(s).

 

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Contents APC Silcon 240-320kW 480V UPS User Guide Copyright 2000 APC Denmark ApSUser Guide APC Silcon 240-320kW 480V UPS Safety Symbols used in this manualThank You Contents Introduction IntroductionDisplay Unit Stop UPS for stand-by Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service BypassStart UPS from stand-by Stop UPS for complete power down Switching off the UPSAcoustic alarm sounds Reset the acoustic alarm by pressingStart UPS from complete power down UPS Start-upClose the front doors Operating the External Service Bypass Switch single systems Service Bypass Switch APC Silcon System OFF Normal operation Load power 0% Bypassing the Parallel UPS System All UPSs Dual UtilityLamp indication on Bypass Panel Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Press On the keyboard Following can be carried out on any UPSIsolating one UPS in a Parallel/Redundant System Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Operation OperationKeyboard Display of Measured Values Batt. load Batt. tankUsing the Remote Display Economy ModeParameter Settings Parameter SettingsParameter Settings Parameter Setting CommentsProgramming Keys Switching to Bypass OperationProgramming Example Load power xx% Alarms and Events Alarms and EventsDisplaying the Alarm Stack Displaying the Event StackPossible alarms Alarms Description ActionDisplay will show invalid UPS data Parallel Operation Alarms Rectifying Alarm MessagesCorrection of false alarm situations during service Maintenance & Testing Maintenance & TestingBattery Monitoring Test Battery Capacity TestUntil Warranty WarrantyAPC Silcon UPS Limited Factory Warranty How to Contact APC How to Contact APCAPC Corporate APC Denmark