Tripp Lite SUPDMB20KIEC Location Warnings, Equipment Connection Warnings, Maintenance Warnings

Introduction

Congratulations! Your SUPDMB-Series Parallel PDU allows you to configure two 8 or 10kVA UPS systems for fault-tolerant operation or increased output capacity. Your UPS will auto-configure for redundancy or increased capacity based on the attached equipment’s load. In order to configure your UPS for redundancy, you will need to obtain two separate 8/10kVA UPS systems and a SUPDMB20K, SUPDMB20KHW or SUPDMB20KIEC Parallel PDU module. Contact Tripp Lite for additional configuration help.

10kVA Redundant Configuration (10kVA max load) 20kVA Non-Redundant Configuration (20kVA max load)

10kVA UPS

10kVA UPS

Parallel

PDU

Loads 10kVA and lower

Redundant Operation	YES
Fault-Tolerance	YES
Hot-Swappable UPS Replacement	YES
Increased Capacity	NO

When two UPS systems are loaded to a maximum of 50%, your configuration will receive full redundancy—fault- tolerance with full support for hot- swappable UPS replacement in the case of sudden UPS failure.

10kVA UPS

10kVA UPS

Parallel

PDU

Loads 10-20kVA

Redundant Operation	NO
Fault-Tolerance	NO
Hot-Swappable UPS Replacement	YES
Increased Capacity	YES

When two UPS systems are loaded to a maximum of 100%, your configuration will receive the full capacity of both UPS systems combined to power larger loads. This configuration does NOT carry redundancy, fault-tolerance or hot- swappable UPS replacement options.

To ensure fault-tolerance, load the two parallel UPS systems to a maximum of 50% of the combined rating for both UPS systems. For example, if you have two 10kVA UPS systems, you will have fault- tolerant operation if the load level remains at 10kVA or lower.

Your can use this configuration to grow your UPS power capacity to 16kVA (when two 8kVA UPS systems are used) or 20kVA (when two 10kVA UPS systems are used). In this configuration, fault-tolerance is NOT available.

Important Safety Warnings

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of all Tripp Lite Parallel PDUs.

Location Warnings

•Install your PDU indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, direct sunlight, dust and conductive contaminants.

•Install your PDU in a structurally sound area. Your PDU is heavy; take care when moving and lifting the unit.

•Only operate your PDU at indoor temperatures between 32° F and 104° F (between 0° C and 40° C). For best results, keep indoor temperatures between 62° F and 84° F (between 17° C and 29° C).

•Leave adequate space around all sides of the PDU for proper ventilation.

•Do not install the PDU near magnetic storage media, as this may result in data corruption.

Equipment Connection Warnings

•Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

•When connecting to a UPS, the UPS is connected to a DC energy source (battery). The output terminals may be live when the UPS is not connected to an AC supply.

Maintenance Warnings

• Your PDU does not require routine maintenance. Do not open for any reason. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

Battery Warnings

•Service and repair should be done only by trained personnel. During any service work to the UPS, it should be turned off or manually bypassed via the PDU. Note that potentially lethal voltages exist within this unit as long as the battery supply is connected.

•Do not connect or disconnect battery module(s) while the UPS is operating from the battery supply or when the detachable PDU is not in bypass mode.

•During “hot-swap” battery module replacement your UPS will be unable to provide battery backup in the event of a blackout.

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