American Power Conversion PX Powerview User Interface, Power Module, Grill Covers, Battery Module

Chapter 1 - Physical Representation

Powerview User Interface

The PowerView incorporates a 4 x 20 alphanumeric LCD screen with four navigation keys, four LED status indicators, and an audible alarm. The display communicates with the Power Array via a short RJ45 connector cable that is hardwired into the intelligence modules bay. The PowerView can be mounted on the front of the frame, stand on top of the frame, or it can be installed at a remote location. A 6.1m (20') RJ45 cable is provided for remote installation.

The alphanumeric LCD screen displays system status, fault reporting, and module diagnostics information. The navi- gation keys scroll through an elaborate menu. Chapter 6 pro- vides detailed information about the PowerView.

Alarm thresholds and parameters are set with the PowerView. In the event of an alarm condition, the PowerView emits both audible and visual alarm indicators.

Power Module

The power module is a self-contained, 4kVA UPS (without batteries) housed inside a metal enclosure. A blind mating connector at the rear of the module engages with a connec- tor inside the frame. Power modules are installed in the ver- tical column of bays at the left of the frame. These bays are labeled L1, L2, L3, etc.

1-LED Status Indicators, 2-LCD Screen, 3-Navigation Keys

Fig 1-3 PowerView User Interface

Grill Covers

Each level of the frame is equipped with a grill cover. These covers are interchangeable, and snap securely onto the frame. When removing, temporarily storing, and replacing grill cov- ers, use care to prevent them from being marred or scratched.

Fig 1-4 Front Grill Cover Removal and Replacement

1-Blind Mating Connector, 2-Positioning Handle,

3-Cooling Fan Grill, 4-Alignment Runners, 5-Seating Tabs, 6-Flip Latch Micro Switch

Fig 1-5 Power Module

In the event of a power module failure, the PowerView ini- tiates an audible alarm and displays an error message. The power module is hot-swappable. Instructions for module replacement are provided in Chapter 8.

Battery Module

The battery module is comprised of a series of ten 12V bat- teries housed inside a plastic enclosure. A blind mating con- nector at the rear of the module engages with a connector inside the frame.

Battery modules are installed in the vertical column of bays at the right of the frame. These are labeled R2, R3, R4, etc. (R1 houses the intelligence modules.) The condition and charge of each battery module is reported on the PowerView. If a battery module fails, an alarm is initiated. Battery mod- ules are hot-swappable and user replaceable.

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