Eaton Electrical Powerware 9315 Path of Current Through the UPS in Bypass Mode

Understanding UPS Operation

3.2 Bypass Mode

The UPS automatically switches to Bypass mode if it detects an overload, load fault, or internal failure. The bypass source supplies the commercial AC power to the load directly.

C A U T I O N

The critical load is not protected while the UPS is in Bypass mode.

Figure 3-2 shows the path of electrical power through the UPS system when the UPS is operating in Bypass mode.

Bypass

Bypass

Input

K4

	Rectifier	Inverter
Rectifier	CB1
Input

K3 Output

(Open)

Transformer

Path of electrical power

Battery

Figure 3-2. Path of Current Through the UPS in Bypass Mode

You can transfer the UPS from Normal mode to Bypass mode manually. However, the UPS switches automatically to Bypass mode whenever the inverter can no longer supply the critical load. If the UPS transfers to Bypass mode from Normal mode due to any reason other than operator intervention, the UPS automatically attempts to transfer back to Normal mode (up to three times within a 10-minute period). The fourth transfer will lock the critical load on the bypass source and requires operator intervention to transfer.

Bypass mode is a normal operating mode, and not an alarm condition. However, if the UPS is unable to return to Normal mode following an automatic transfer to Bypass mode, an alarm condition is recorded.

EATON Powerware® 9315 UPS (200–300 kVA) Operation Manual S 164201036 Rev F powerware.com 3-3