2. Installation

2.15 Running the control/communications cables

Single UPS

The following assembly recommendations must be followed to ensure correct positioning and support of the various strands of the control and communication cables on the front face of the UPS.

3

4

 

 

6

 

7

Separate the control and communication cables from the power cables.

Run the cables together in front of the protection panels and tie them to the panels as indicated in the figure opposite.

Slot for relay communications card

Free slot for optional communication cards

Tie

Screw-type terminal block for connection of EPO and battery circuit-breakers.

Ties

Cable description

Insulation level

Location on illustration

Relay communication card

SELV or LV

3

Optional communication card

SELV

4

General-shutdown cable

SELV

6

External battery circuit-breaker cables

SELV

7

To ensure sufficient isolation of exchange-current, CAN and external bypass cabinet cables, they must be run separately from the power cables. Reinforce the insulation of these control and communication cables if any risk of contact with the power cables subsists.

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APC 5000 user manual Running the control/communications cables, Single UPS

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