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    990-2483 03/2 007 APC Smart-UPS ® RT XLI/XLICH SUR T15000/20000 V A 230 V ac S tack/Rack-Mount 6U Uninterruptible Power Supply User Manual English[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mo unt 6U User Manual i Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpack package conte nts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Two-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radi o Frequency Warnings . . . . . . . 29[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 1 Introduction About this UPS The American Power Conversion (APC ®) Smart-UPS® R T is a high perfo rmance uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides protection fo r electronic equi pment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges. The UPS protects electroni c [...]

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    2 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 23 0 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications T emperatur e Operating Storage 32 ° to 104 ° F (0 ° to 40 ° C) 5 ° to 1 13 ° F (-1 5 ° to 45 ° C) char ge the UPS battery every six months 86 ° to 158 ° F (30 ° to 70 ° C) charge the UPS battery eve[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 3 Inst allation S tack or rack-mount fron t panel PowerView inst a llation for st ack or rack-mount configurations Prior to attaching the PowerV iew to the UPS: 1. Loosen the two bracket screws on the back of the PowerV iew module. a. Slide the bracket to the po sition that will ac[...]

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    4 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 23 0 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual St a ck configuration The UPS and the XLBBP(s) must be connected with ground wires. Refer to the XLBP user manual for detai ls. Rack-mount configuration Install rails in rack. For details on rail installation refer to the instructions in cluded in the rail kit package. Mount uni[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 5 Install units in rack 4x 4x Secure the UPS and the XLBP in the rack using the cage nuts and ornamental screws included in the package. Four ornamental screws and two cage nuts must be used to secure each unit. A cage nut must be used in the top hole of each rack-mount bracket whe[...]

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    6 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 23 0 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Route ethernet cabl e and install bezels Ethernet cable wiring rear panel access Locate the RJ45 connector and the ethernet port on the front panel of the UPS. Co nnect the ethernet jumper cable (included), to the RJ45 connector and the ethern et port. Connect a network cable (n[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 7 Accessories Install accessories prior to connecting power to the UPS. • Refer to the APC W eb site, www .apc.com for available accessories. • User documentation fo r the Network Management Card installed on this UPS is available on the Utility CD included with this un it. Opt[...]

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    8 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 23 0 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Hardwire the UPS Wiring must be performed by a qu alified electrician. Adher e to all local and national electrical codes. 1. For input wiring only , install a utility circuit breaker in accord ance with local electrical codes. 2. Switch the util ity circuit breaker OFF . 3. Rem[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 9 Inst all input and output wi ring trays in UPS rear p anel Input W iring Tr a y Ground EPO Port Cold Start/EPO Reset Output Wiring Tr a y Ground RJ45 Connector Input W iring T ray Output W iring T ray XLBP Connector[...]

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    10 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Wiring Specifications Adhere to national and local electrical codes when wiring. * T erminal screw t ightening torque: 4 0 lbf-in (4.5 N-m) The acceptable input frequency range is 40 to 70 Hz. The output frequency is user selectable. Refer to th e PowerV iew display menu screen[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 11 Input wiring options Input wiring overview: Refer to the diagrams on the following pages for input wiring options. I Input/Output Jumper Configurations Input Jumpers Output Jumpers Power I/O Configuration Input:Output Separate Bypass Feed SJ1 SJ2 SJ3 MSJ BSJ OSJ 1:1** No ** 1:1 [...]

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    12 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual MSJ B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND BSJ MSJ SJ 2 SJ 1 SJ 3 B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND BSJ Ensure ground wire conductor and insulator are s ecurely fastened. T o connect the groun d wire: 1. Strip the cable of insulation, exposing the wire. Secure the exposed wire with lug “A”. 2. [...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 13 BSJ B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND BSJ SJ 1 Input wiring option 3 Three phase inpu t, single phase output, single feed SJ 3 SJ 2 SJ 1 B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND Input wiring option 4 Three phase input, si ngle phase output, dual feed[...]

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    14 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Output wiring options Output wiring overview . Refer to the diagrams on the following pages for output wiring options. N OSJ L3 L2 L1 Neutral Ground Output Phase 2 Output Phase 1 Output Phase 3 PDU T erminals Factory Default Configuration Output Shorting Jumper (OSJ) for single[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 15 OSJ N L3 L2 L1 Output PDU opti on Single phase output connection to b attery pack PDU Ensure the OSJ is secur ed to th e output wiring tray using the five screws pr ovided. PDU connectors XLBP[...]

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    16 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Operation The UPS has three operation mode options. Normal operation During normal operation, the UPS double converts uti lity power to conditioned power fo r the connected load. Battery operation During battery operation, the UPS provides power to the connected load from batte[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 17 Navigating menu screens Use the ESC key to navigate between menu screens. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through th e list of sub menus and commands on any screen. arrow indicates that there are sub menus containing user selectable commands. Use the ENTER key to navigate t[...]

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    18 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Menu T ree The menu tree provides an overview of the top level menu screens. Navigating sub menu scr eens Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the lis t of functions and commands on a sub men u screen. A after the last entry on a sub menu, indicates a continuat ion of t[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 19 Sub menu screen s UPS in to Byp as s Do S el f Te st Sim ul at e Po we r Fa il Star t Ru nt im e Ca l Turn L oa d Of f Control Status Setup Batterie s Logging Display Diags Help kW kVA 1 2 3 I in Ib yp Io ut 1 2 3 V in Vb yp Vo ut 1 2 3 Fr eq uenc ies Main s Bypa ss Outp ut Load[...]

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    20 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual View Lo g C lear Log V iew Statist ics xxx Tr ansf er s->B at . xxx Tr ansf er s->b yp . xxxx xh r. I nv . Ti me xxxh r xxmi n on Bat Co nf ir m C l ea r Lo g Y es , Cl ea r Log No, Ab ort T im e an d Ev en t of l as t 10 0 en tr ies Logging Me nu Con trol Sta tus Set up [...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 21 Star t- U p Connect load to UPS 1. The UPS features chassis ground connection screws lo cated on the rear panel, for connecting the ground leads on transient voltage devices. Prior to connecting the grounding ca ble, ensur e that the UPS is NOT connected to uti lity or battery p[...]

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    22 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Emergency Power Off (EPO) The output power can be disabled in an emer gency by closing a switch connected to the EPO. Adhere to national and local electrical codes when wiring. The switch should be connected in a normally open switch contact. External voltage is not required ; [...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 23 T roubleshooting Display Messages Use the table b elow to solve minor install ation an d operation problems. Refer to t he APC W eb site, www .apc.com for assistance with complex UPS problem s. The PowerV iew repo rts various messages on the display , includi ng alarm status and[...]

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    24 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual General Sta tu s # of batteries increased. At least one battery pair has been added to the system. No corrective action is necessary . # of batteries decreased. A t least one battery pair has been removed from the system. # External Battery Packs increased. At least one externa[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 25 General Fault Need Bat Replacement. One or more battery pairs are in need of replacement. Refer to battery instal lation procedure. No Batteries Ar e Connected. No battery power is available. Chec k that b atteries are installed and connected properly . Discharged Batte ry . The[...]

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    26 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual General Fault Shutdown Due T o Low Battery . The UPS shutdown while on battery operation. No corrective action is necessary . Note: Should this situation reoccur , consider increasing battery capacity . Bypass Not A vailable Input Freq/V olt out Of Range. The frequency or volta[...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 27 Maintenance, T ransport, and Service Replace battery modules This UPS has easy-to-replace, hot-swa ppable battery modules. Replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. Y ou may leave the UPS and connect ed equipment on during the replacement procedure. Once[...]

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    28 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual T wo-Y ear W arranty The limited warranty provided by Amer ican Power Conversion (APC®) in this statement of Limited F actory W arranty applie s only to products you purchase for yo ur commercial or indust rial use in the ordinary course of your bu siness. T erms of warr anty [...]

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    Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 29 Cont act Information APC Wo rldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Refer to the APC W eb site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests. ?[...]

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    30 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Va c Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Date of p roduc t declaration[...]