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    Operation Symmetra™ PX 48, 96, and 160 kW 400 V 100 kW 208 V test[...]

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    Legal Disclaimer The information presented in this manual is not warranted by the Schneider Electric IT Corporation to be authoritative, error free, or complete. This publication is not meant to be a substitute for a detailed operational and site specic development plan. Therefore, Schneider Electric IT Corporation assumes no liability for damag[...]

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    T able of Contents About this Manual .......................................................................................................... 1 Companion Manuals ................................................................................................... 1 Find Updates to this Manual ........................................................[...]

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    T roubleshooting ..............................................................................................................32 Status and Alarm Messages .....................................................................................32 Display Messages .........................................................................................[...]

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    About this Manual This manual is for: • Symmetra PX 48 kW 400 V UPS • Symmetra PX 96 and 160 kW 400 V UPS and Power Distribution Unit (PDU-XR) • Symmetra PX 100 kW 208 V UPS and Power Distribution Unit (PDU) • XR Battery Enclosure Companion Manuals For additional information, see the following Symmetra PX manuals: • Receiving and Unpackin[...]

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    Overview User Interface A LOAD POWERED LED When this LED is green, power to the load is on. When the LED is yellow , the load is supplied through the batteries. When the LED is ashing yellow , the unit is in bypass. B CHECK LOG LED When this LED is green, a new event has been added to the event log. C W ARNING LED When this LED is yellow , there[...]

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    Display Interface Overview Screens The Overview Screen is the main entrance to the user functions of the display interface. The UP/DOWN navigation keys take you from one screen to another . When the system is running, the display will scroll through screens showing information about the system and any active alarms. Note: The data values shown are [...]

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    Main Menu Screen From the main menu it is possible to congure and monitor the system through the sub menu screens: UPS , Power Dist , Switchgear , Envir onment , Alarms , Log , Admin , and Help . Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to navigate through the menu screens. Main Scr een System Bypass State: UPS Operation UPS State: On Line 4 Symmetra™ P[...]

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    Menu T ree The menu tree provides a quick overview of the functions and views you may access. UPS Power Control UPS UPS Status UPS T ests & Diags UPS Conguration T otal Loading Power Dist Modular Loading V olt-Meter Subfeeds Switchgear Status Factory Input Contacts Environment Output Relays Alarm Relay Map Env Monitoring Card Alarms All Acti[...]

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    Caution: The display provides access to more functions than described in this manual. Those functions should not be accessed without the assistance of Schneider Electric Customer Support in order to avoid unwanted load impacts. For Schneider Electric W orld-W ide Customer Support, refer to the back cover of this manual. If you by accident go beyond[...]

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    Operation Modes In an installation that does not include a maintenance bypass panel, the UPS has three operation modes: normal operation, battery operation and static bypass operation. If the installation includes a PDU, a PDU-XR, or an external maintenance bypass panel, the mode maintenance bypass operation also becomes available. Normal Operation[...]

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    Perform a T otal Power Off W ARNING: This pr ocedure will disconnect the load. Note: If shutdown via the display is disabled, then you cannot perform this procedure and the message: Command not allowed, UPS congur ed to never shutdown appears. If you want to enable shutdown via the display , this is done by a Field Service Engineer via the UPST [...]

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    7. Set the UPS SYSTEM ENABLE switch to the OFF position. 8. Set the Q2 switch to the OFF position. 9. Set the Q1 switch to the OFF position. 10. Set the Q5 breaker to the OFF position (if applicable). 1 1. V erify that the maintenance bypass switch (Q3) is in the OFF position. 7 12. Set the DC DISCONNECT switch on all of the XR Battery Enclosures a[...]

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    Start the System after T otal Power Off 1. Set the upstream utility/mains power to the ON or LOCKED IN position. If the UPS has a dual mains supply , set both supplies to the ON or LOCKED IN position. 2. Set the DC DISCONNECT switch to the ON position on all XR Battery Enclosures and the PDU-XR (if applicable) and on the main frame (only PX 48). 3.[...]

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    10. Conrm by selecting Y es, T urn UPS On and press ENTER. Confirm: Turn UPS On ? >NO, ABORT → >Yes, Turn UPS On 1 1. W ait for the UPS to turn on. Turning UPS on, Please wait... 990–3015E-001 Symmetra™ PX48, 96, and 160 kW 400 V 100 kW 208 V Operation 1 1[...]

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    T urn the UPS Load Off 1. Select UPS and press ENTER. → UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear Admin Environment Help 2. Select UPS Power Control and press ENTER. → UPS Power Control UPS Status UPS Tests & Diags UPS Configuration 3. Select T urn UPS Off and press ENTER. → Turn UPS Off Reboot UPS UPS Into Bypass UPS To Sleep 4. Select No, D[...]

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    T urn the UPS Load On 1. Select UPS and press ENTER. → UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear Admin Environment Help Press 2. Select UPS Power Control and press ENTER. → UPS Power Control UPS Status UPS Tests & Diags UPS Configuration Press 3. Select T urn UPS On and press ENTER. → Turn UPS On UPS On Into Bypass Press 4. Conrm by select[...]

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    T ransfer the UPS into Maintenance Bypass Operation Note: If shutdown via the display is disabled, then you cannot perform this procedure and the message: Command not allowed, UPS congur ed to never shutdown appears. If you want to enable shutdown via the display , this is done by an Field Service Engineer via the UPST uner . 1. Select UPS and p[...]

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    9. Select UPS and press ENTER. → UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear Admin Environment Help 10. Select UPS Power Control and press ENTER. → UPS Power Control UPS Status UPS Tests & Diags UPS Configuration 1 1. Select T urn UPS Off and press ENTER. → Turn UPS Off Reboot UPS UPS into Bypass UPS to Sleep 12. Select No, Don’t Notify and p[...]

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    PDU XR (if applicable) and on the main frame (only PX 48). Return to Normal Operation from Maintenance Bypass Operation 1. Set the DC DISCONNECT switch to the ON position on all XR Battery Enclosures and the PDU-XR (if applicable) and on the main frame (only PX 48). 2. Set the Q1 switch to the ON position. 3. Set the SYSTEM ENABLE switch on the UPS[...]

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    8. Select T urn UPS On into Bypass and press ENTER. Turn UPS On → UPS On into Bypass 9. Select Continue T urn On and press ENTER. Battery back-up not available in bypass! >Cancel → >Continue Turn On 10. Conrm by selecting Y es, On Into Bypass and press ENTER. Confirm: UPS on Into Bypass >NO, ABORT → >Yes, On Into Bypass 1 1. W [...]

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    18. Select UPS out of Bypass and press ENTER. Turn UPS Off Reboot UPS → UPS out of Bypass UPS to Sleep 19. Conrm by selecting Y es, Out of Bypass and press ENTER. Confirm: UPS out of Bypass? >NO, ABORT → >YES, Out of Bypass 20. W ait for the UPS to transfer out of bypass. Putting UPS out of Bypass, please wait.... 21. The UPS is now ou[...]

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    View the Status Screens 1. Select UPS and press ENTER. → UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear Admin Environment Help 2. Select UPS Status and press ENTER. UPS Power Control → UPS Status UPS Tests & Diags UPS Configuration 3. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to navigate through the Status screens. Symmetra PX 160 kW Status: On Line No UPS Ala[...]

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    Conguration System Settings Set Up the Network 1. Select Admin and press ENTER. UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear → Admin Environment Help 2. Select Network Setup and press ENTER. → Network Setup Local Interface Date/Time Device ID 3. Select Mode and press ENTER. Stat: → Mode: IP: SM: 4. Select Fixed IP Addr to give a specic IP addr[...]

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    Change the Display Interface Settings 1. Select Admin and press ENTER. UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear → Admin Environment Help 2. Select Local Interface and press ENTER. Network Setup → Local Interface Date/Time Device ID 3. Select Display Behavior and press ENTER. Local Password → Display Behaviour Alarm Beeper 4. Select Contrast, Key[...]

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    Change the Date and T ime 1. Select Admin and press ENTER. UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear → Admin Environment Help 2. Select Date/T ime and press ENTER. Network Setup Local Interface → Date/Time Device ID 3. Select Date or T ime and change the settings by using the UP and DOWN arrow keys. Press ENTER to save the changes. Mode: Manual For[...]

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    Congure Output Relays 1. Select Envir onment and press ENTER. UPS Alarms Power Dist Log Switch Gear Admin → Environment Help 2. Select Output Relays and press ENTER. Input Contacts → Output Relays Alarm Relay Map 3. Select desired output relay , 1 through 4, select Conguration , and press ENTER. Input Contact:xof4 <relay name> Statu[...]

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    Maintenance Life Cycle Monitoring (LCM) The Life Cycle Monitoring (LCM) function provides UPS maintenance advice to guarantee installation availability for the user . The display gives three messages enabling the following to be identied. Display Message Status Contact APC for secure start-up Start-up check is recommended – Please call the APC[...]

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    T o return a failed module to Schneider Electric, pack the module in the original shipping materials, and return it by insured, prepaid carrier . The Schneider Electric Customer Support representative will provide the destination address. If you no longer have the original shipping materials, ask the representative about obtaining a new set. Pack t[...]

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    Replacement Parts W ARNING: All safety instructions in the Safety sheet (990-2984) should be read, understood, and followed prior to handling the system. Failure to do so could r esult in equipment damage, serious injury , or death. W ARNING: Only trained persons familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment, as well as the electric[...]

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    Replace a Power Module W ARNING: Befor e r emoving any power modules, make sur e that the r emaining power modules can support the load. W ARNING: T wo people ar e needed to lift components weighing between 18–32 kg (40–70 lbs). 1. T urn the locking latch until the arrow points downwards. 2. Unscrew the spring-activated knobs on both sides of t[...]

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    Replace a Battery W ARNING: Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about batteries and the r equired pr ecautions. Caution: When replacing batteries, replace with same type and number of batteries or battery packs. Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of the bat[...]

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    Storage of the battery modules: The battery modules must be stored indoors and with their protective packaging still in place. Ambient temperature: -15 to 40 °C (5 to 104 °F) Relative humidity: 25–85% Non-condensing Store in a place free from: vibration, dust, direct sunlight, and moisture Stored batteries must be rechar ged at regular interval[...]

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    Note: When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries A+B or C+D (see illustration above) as they are interconnected in pairs. For four batteries in a row it is recommended to replace all four at the same time to ensure optimal run-time (Example 1). The batteries can also be replaced in twos, but always A+B (Example 2) or C+D (Example 3). F[...]

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    Replace a Power Distribution Module Note: The load that is connected to the actual power distribution module will not be supported when the locking latch on the module is opened. 1. Switch the breakers to the OFF position. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the power distribution module’ s extension cable or Rack-Mount PDU. 3. Open the locking la[...]

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    T roubleshooting W ARNING: Only trained persons familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment, as well as the electrical and mechanical hazards involved, may install and r emove system components. Status and Alarm Messages This section lists the status and alarm messages that the UPS might display . The messages are listed in alphab[...]

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    Display Message Meaning Corrective Action Extended Run Frame Fault One of the battery enclosures has failed. Contact Schneider Electric Customer Support (see the back cover). External DC Disconnect Switch Open The external DC DISCONNECT switch tripped. Battery power is not available or the runtime is lower than expected. Close the external DC DISCO[...]

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    Display Message Meaning Corrective Action No Power Modules Detected No power modules are available. Option 1 : Ensure that the power modules are properly installed, the two fastening screws are tight, and the locking latch is engaged. Option 2 : Check for other communication alarm messages in the log. Not Synchronized Fault System cannot synchroniz[...]

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    Display Message Meaning Corrective Action Static Bypass Switch Module Removed The system no longer detects a static bypass switch module. Option 1 : Ensure that the static bypass switch module is installed properly . Option 2 : Call Schneider Electric Customer Support for replacement of the static bypass switch module. System in Maintenance Bypass [...]

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    Modular Distribution Fault List The display interface will identify the number of the power distribution modules that has caused an alarm or warning. Display Message Meaning Corrective Action High Module Current Alarm The threshold of the high module current has been exceeded. Evaluate the threshold setting. If necessary , adjust it for your situat[...]

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    PDU Fault List Display Message Meaning Corrective Action System In Maintenance Bypass The system is in maintenance bypass: the Q2 switch is open and the Q3 switch is closed. No corrective action necessary . Min Output V oltage Alarm Phase-to-neutral output voltage for phase <L-N> has dropped below the congured limit. Evaluate the threshold[...]

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