American Power Conversion 480kW 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

Mains

Load

Service bypass switch

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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 green ON and the red OFF button simultaneously.

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

2.7.2Switching Back the UPS to Normal Rarallel/Redundant Operation

Action

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

2.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 parallelled UPS(s).

WARNING!

The system will discharge built-in capacitors.

ALWAYS check with a multimeter that the terminals contain no dangerous voltage before touching the system!

 

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Contents Copyright 2002 APC Japan 480kW 400/415V UPS User GuideThank You User Guide APC Silcon 480kW 400/415V UPSContents Display Unit IntroductionIntroduction Start UPS from stand-by Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service BypassStop UPS for stand-by Switching off the UPS Stop UPS for complete power downSystem OFF UPS start-up Start UPS from complete power downSystem start-up now completed Bypassing the Single System UPS Operating the External Service Bypass Switch single systemsStop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass System OFF Normal operation Load power 0% Bypass operation Bypassing the Parallel UPS System All UPSs Press On the keyboard until Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Set input switches Q001 to position Isolating one UPS in a Parallel/Redundant System Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Keyboard OperationOperation Display of Measured Values Using the Remote DisplayEconomy Mode Parameter Settings Parameter SettingsParameter Settings Programming Example Switching to Bypass OperationProgramming Keys Normal operation Alarms and Events Alarms and EventsDisplaying the Alarm Stack Mode CommentsAlarms Description Action Possible AlarmsAlarms and Events Correction of false alarm situations during service Rectifying Alarm MessagesParallel Operation Alarms Maintenance & Testing Maintenance & TestingBattery Monitoring Test Battery Capacity TestUntil Battery capacity Test Xxx Press Data stored APC Silcon UPS Limited Factory Warranty WarrantyWarranty How to Contact APC How to Contact APCAPC Corporate APC Denmark