Emerson Static Transfer Switch user manual Modes of Operation, Reliability and Agency Requirements

Introduction to Liebert STS2 Operations

8.1.2Reliability and Agency Requirements

The Liebert STS2 is designed for high reliability and high availability with a critical bus Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) exceeding 1,000,000 hours.

The Liebert STS2, Control/Power Module and all its options are designed, tested and certified, where applicable, to meet agency requirements as follows:

•UL 1008: Transfer Switch Equipment, for UL and ULc listing

•UL1459: Telephone equipment (Modem)

•NEC

•FCC Part 15 EMI emission limits for Class A computing devices.

The Liebert STS2 uses conservatively rated components, minimizing the need to go to maintenance bypass. All maintenance and repair work can be done through the front panel of the unit. This access makes repairs and maintenance easier.

Gating and control logic are partitioned so that failure of one source’s gating or sensing logic does not prevent the switch from transferring to the other source.

All control and logic components are mounted separate from the power components. The Liebert STS2 is designed to minimize the exposure of hazardous voltages to allow safe servicing of the unit while the load is energized.

All electrical components requiring normal maintenance are replaceable without de-energizing the load, as long as one source is available. Solid-state switching devices are packaged to allow safe repair of those devices without having to de-energize the load. All non-automatic switches or circuit breakers are the plug-in or draw-out type to allow replacement without de-energizing the load. All solid-state power switching devices are rated to prevent hazardous device failure in power systems with avail- able fault currents up to the defined limits, as listed in 15.1.5 - Electrical Requirements.

8.1.3Factory Backup and Service Assistance

Because improper installation can cause a system to fail, a Liebert Services service technician should thoroughly inspect the unit to ensure it is properly installed and its operating parameters are prop- erly configured.

Once the Liebert STS2 is properly installed, you, as the on-site operator, can easily monitor the unit’s operation utilizing the touch screen or LEDs.

If you need assistance, or have questions, contact Liebert for technical support at 1-800-LIEBERT (800-543-2378).

8.2Modes of Operation

8.2.1Normal (Preferred Source)

Under normal operating conditions, the Liebert STS2 routes power from the preferred input source to the output load. The unit monitors the voltage current and phase of each source to ensure that both are operating within set tolerances, and that the alternate source is available, should a transfer be required

8.2.2Transfer

Should the preferred source fail or be outside acceptable voltage limits, the Liebert STS2 transfers the input to the alternate source until the problem is rectified in the preferred source. The unit can be set to automatically transfer the input back to the preferred source, or only allow the transfer to be done manually.

8.2.3Transfer Inhibit

For a transfer to be completed between input sources, the sources must meet certain parameters, or the transfer cannot take place. Uninterrupted transfer between sources is inhibited due to input source failure, sources out of sync, switch failure, or the unit is in bypass mode.

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