2.2.5Static Bypass

A static bypass is an integral part of the UPS System Control Cabinet (SCC). Refer to Figure 7. The static bypass consists of solid-state switching devices working in conjunction with the motor-operated System Bypass Breaker (SBB). An automatic transfer control circuit senses the status of the operator controls, UPS logic signals and alarm messages, and critical bus operating conditions. If the UPS modules can no longer supply the critical load, the static bypass switch (in conjunction with the SBB and UPS Output Breaker) automatically transfers the critical load to the bypass source without interruption.

Figure 7 System Control Cabinet (SCC) Block Diagram

Gate

Driver

Static

Bypass

Switch

Static Switch

Disconnects

Static Bypass Breaker

Bypass Line

 

 

 

 

Sync &

 

 

Transfer

 

Control

Transfer

UPS

Power

Supply

Control

System

 

 

Modules

 

System

 

 

 

 

Monitor

 

 

Voltage

 

 

Adjust

 

 

Alarms

 

 

UPS Output

To Critical Load

Fuse Protection

The static bypass switch path uses two back-to-back SCRs per phase. Each phase is individually protected by a fuse sized to clear only in the event of a catastrophic fault. This is a more reliable method than depending on external protection devices. The fuses are in the circuit to protect the critical bus distribution equipment against catastrophic faults. The static switch SCRs are oversized to easily handle any current surges that may blow the fuses.

Shorted SCR Monitoring

The static bypass system has redundant shorted SCR sensing circuits and disconnects. This will prevent UPS out- put power backfeed to the distribution system even if two component failures exist simultaneously. If a shorted SCR is detected, the static bypass switch is isolated and annunciated at the SCC control panel, and the critical load remains on UPS output power.

Static Switch Isolation

The motor-operated system bypass circuit breaker (SBB), wired in parallel with the static switch, automatically closes in approximately 200 milliseconds after the load is transferred to the bypass power source, removing the static switch from the power flow.

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