Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Symmetra PX APC
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Symmetra PX 250/500 kW 400/480 V Single and Parallel Operation.
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T able of Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................. 1 Symbols used .................................................................................
Set the Battery T est Settings ....................................................................................26 Set the Display Settings .............................................................................................28 Set the Network Management Card (NMC) Settings .
Overview Display Overview Note: The screens shown in this manuals are examples only . The UPS graphical user interface is located in the Input/Output/Bypass Enclosure. The UPS utilizes the touch-screen display to congure and monitor the system, and provides the user with visible and audible alarms.
Navigation Parallel System Summary Parallel Input Summary Parallel Bypass Summary Parallel Output Summary UPS System UPS Summary UPS Input Summary UPS Bypass Summary UPS Battery Summary System Status .
Symbols used W ARNING: Indicates an electrical hazard, which, if not avoided, could r esult in injury or death. Caution: Indicates a hazard, which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. Note: Indicates important information. See: Indicates that more information is available on this subject.
UPS Summary Screen Single System In single systems, the UPS Summary screen is the home screen. It provides you with an overview of the UPS system and circuit breakers. It shows the system status and the power ow through the system and gives access to the system’ s summary screens and the UPS System screen.
Operation Modes UPS Modes The UPS operation mode is indicated in the top right corner of the screen under the heading UPS Mode. The UPS mode indicates the current status of the operated UPS. Normal Operation During normal operation, the UPS supports the critical load with conditioned power .
Battery operation If the utility/mains supply fails, the UPS transfers to battery operation. During battery operation, battery power ensures uninterrupted support to the critical load. While the UPS system is in battery operation, a single-line diagram will appear on the screen.
Requested static bypass operation/forced static bypass operation The UPS is in requested static bypass following a command from the graphical user interface. And the UPS is in forced bypass when a fault on the system has caused static bypass operation.
Battery test The UPS is in battery test mode when the UPS is performing a battery self-test. During battery test, the battery runtime capacity is reduced by 10%.
System Modes The system mode is indicated in the top right corner of the screen under the heading System Mode. The system mode indicates the current output status of the complete system, and not the individual UPS unit. On When the system mode is On, the UPS system supports the critical load with conditioned power .
Maintenance bypass operation During maintenance bypass operation, the critical load is supplied directly by utility/mains power . While the UPS system is in maintenance bypass operation, a single-line diagram will appear on the screen. The orange line indicates the power ow from the utility/mains, and then to the critical load via the Q3 switch.
Autostart Countdown The system can be set up for an automatic start when AC utility power is restored following a low battery voltage shutdown. The autostart countdown window is shown over all screens until the countdown period expires or the autostart is manually stopped by pressing the stop button.
Operation Procedures Access Screens Protected by User Password 1. When prompted for the user-password, press the password eld to access the keyboard. 2. T ype in the user password and press Enter . Note: On installation, the user password is set to “apc”.
Start Up System from Maintenance Bypass Operation Note: Start-up condition: The load is supplied via the Q3 switch from the utility/mains, and the other breakers are open. 1. Close the UPS input breaker (Q1). This will power up the UPS display . 2. Press the UPS System button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen.
5. Follow the steps which appear on the screen. Steps will appear in the order in which they need to be completed. A step will initially appear in red and then when it is completed, the step will change to green. The next step to be completed will be highlighted in red text and yellow background.
Shut Down System from Normal to Maintenance Bypass Operation Note: Press the home button to go to the UPS Summary or Parallel System Summary screen. 1. Press the UPS System button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen. Single System Parallel System 2.
4. Follow the steps which appear on the screen. Steps will appear in the order in which they need to be completed. A step will initially appear in red and then when it is completed, the step will change to green. The next step to be completed will be highlighted in red text and yellow background.
T ransfer from Normal to Requested Static Bypass Operation Note: Following this procedure will transfer the entire parallel system to requested static bypass. Note: Press the home button to go to the UPS Summary or Parallel System Summary screen. 1. Press the UPS system button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen.
3. Press the Normal Op. → Static Bypass button. Single System Parallel System 4. Press the Initiate T ransfer button to go to static bypass operation. The Initiate T ransfer button is greyed out when the transfer is not available. 5. Check that the status has changed to Requested Static Bypass in the upper right corner .
1. Press the UPS System button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen. Single System Parallel System 2. Press the Operation button. T ype in the user password and complete with Enter . 3. Press the Static Bypass -> Normal Op. button on the Operation screen.
Isolate this Single UPS from the Parallel System Note: Before you start this procedure, ensure that the remaining UPS units can supply the load. Note: This procedure is only applicable to parallel systems. Note: Press the home button to go to the Parallel System Summary screen.
3. Press the Isolate this UPS button on the Operation screen. 4. Follow the steps which appear on the screen. Steps will appear in the order in which they need to be completed. A step will initially appear in red and then when it is completed, the step will change to green.
3. Press the UPS System button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen. 4. Press the Operation button. T ype in the user password and complete with Enter .
6. Follow the steps which appear on the screen. Steps will appear in the order in which they need to be completed. A step will initially appear in red and then when it is completed, the step will change to green. The next step to be completed will be highlighted in red text and yellow background.
See: See the Security Handbook, available on the APC Network Management Card Utility CD or from the APC W eb site, www .apc.com, for more information on selecting and conguring network security . Operate the APC Battery Breaker Manually 1. T urn the selector to Manual position.
Conguration Access the User Conguration Screen The UPS system is congured from the password-protected user conguration area of the display . 1. Press the UPS system button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen Single System Parallel System 2.
Perform a Battery Runtime Calibration Recalibrating the batteries keeps measurements like runtime and battery char ge accurate. 1. Go to the User Conguration screen by following the steps in “Access the User Conguration Screen“ .
The test lasts for approximately 10% of the available runtime. 1. Go to the User Conguration screen by following the steps in “Access the User Conguration Screen“ . 2. Press the Battery T est Settings button on the User Conguration screen to access the Battery T est Settings screen.
Set the Display Settings 1. Go to the User Conguration screen by following the steps in “Access the User Conguration Screen“ . 2. Press the Display Settings button on the User Conguration screen to access the Display Settings screen.
Set the Network Management Card (NMC) Settings 1. Go to the User Conguration screen by following the steps in “Access the User Conguration Screen“ . 2. Press the NMC Settings button on the User Conguration screen to access the NMC Settings screen.
b Network settings mode: Select to use DHCP , BOOTP , or manual IP address. c IP address: Enter a valid IP address for the card. Only visible if manual mode has been selected. d Subnet mask: Enter a valid subnet mask. Only visible if manual mode has been selected.
3. Change the user password: a Press the Enter curr ent password eld and type the current password by using the keyboard on the screen. Complete with Enter . b Press the Enter new password eld and type the new password by using the keyboard on the screen.
3. Set the threshold values that must trigger the alarms: Note: For parallel systems, shared settings are marked with *. Single System Parallel System a UPS module redundancy: Set the system threshold for generating alarms in the redundant power modules.
7. This screen is only visible if subfeed breakers are present. Set the load percentage for each subfeed breaker that should generate a warning alarm. 8. Press Apply to conrm the settings. Set the System T ime Note: The date and time will be synchronized between the UPS units in a parallel system.
3. Set the system date and the system time. 4. Press Apply to conrm the settings. Set the Language and Regional Settings Note: Press the home button to go to the UPS Summary or Parallel System Summary screen. 1. Press the UPS system button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen Single System Parallel System 2.
3. Select the preferred language. 4. Select your preferred date format and temperature unit and complete with Finish . 990–2748E-001 Symmetra PX 250/500 kW 400/480 V 35.
Maintenance Access Predictive Maintenance Screen Note: Press the home button to go to the UPS Summary or Parallel System Summary screen. 1. Press the UPS System button in the bottom left corner to access the UPS System screen. Single System Parallel System 2.
3. Press the Predictive Maintenance button to access the Predictive Maintenance screen. 4. The Predictive Maintenance screen shows the status and the estimated remaining lifetime of the power modules and their fans. The status can be OK, Near end, or Exceeded.
Return Parts to APC Call APC Customer Support to obtain an RMA number . T o return a failed module to APC, pack the module in the original shipping materials, and return it by insured, prepaid carrier . The APC Customer Support representative will provide the destination address.
APC recommends that a whole battery module (one row of batteries) is replaced at the same time to ensure optimal run-time (see Example 1). However it may only be necessary to replace three battery units at the same time according to Examples 2 and 3 in the table below .
Replace Batteries Use two people to lift components weighing between 18–32 kg (40–70 lbs). 1. Holding the handle, gently lift the battery unit and pull it halfway out.
1. Identify the faulty power module via the display or the red LED indication in the top right corner of the power module. 2. Deactivate the power module by turning the locking latch counter -clockwise to the unlocked position. 3. Unscrew the spring-activated knobs on both sides of the power module.
9. Activate the power module by turning the locking latch clockwise to the locked position. The LED in the top right corner of the power module will start to ash (green) which indicates that the power module is initializing and doing a self test. When the self test is complete, the LED will be constant green.
Replace Boards in Input/Output/Bypass Enclosure 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.
Replace Boards in the Battery Enclosure 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. W ARNING: Replace only one board at a time.
T roubleshooting Alarms The color of the top of the screen switches from blue to red and an alarm button is shown when an alarm situation occurs. Alarm Button Press the alarm button to go to the Active Alarms screen that displays all active alarms, along with a corrective action for addressing each alarm.
Critical T ake immediate action. Call APC for instructions. V iew the Active Alarms 1. Press the Alarm button on the top bar when an alarm situation occurs. 2. A list of the active alarms is shown on the screen. Press the Location button to see the location of the particular module.
V iew the Event Log Note: Press the home button to go to the UPS Summary or Parallel System Summary screen. The Event Log screen can be accessed either by pressing the Event Log button on the Active Alarms screen see “V iew the active alarms” or by following this procedure: 1.
4. Active in control indicates which intelligence module is in control of the system. Press the Active Event Log button to view the records from the intelligence module in control or press the RIM Event Log to view the records from the intelligence module that is passive.
7. Select to lter the events by source, location and/or timestamp and press OK . 8. Set your lter parameters and press OK to initiate the ltering.
10. Press the Save Log button. The full event log is saved as a text and an HTML le. Associated event capture les are also saved. All les are saved in a single compressed Zip-le to the USB ash drive. Bookmark an Entry in the Event Log A maximum of ve entries can be bookmarked in the system.
Y ou can choose to remove all existing bookmarks by pressing the Remove All button or click Cancel to remove them one by one. Press twice on the log entry to clear a bookmark. V iew and Save Information about Firmware V ersion Note: Press the home button to go to the UPS Summary or Parallel System Summary screen.
3. V erify that the “UPS system rmware version” and “System rmware version stored at memory card” are identical. Press the Firmwar e Overview button. 4. T o save the rmware version list, insert a USB ash drive into the USB port on the display .
5. Press the Save FW*V ersions list button to save the rmware version list as an HTML le. Press the button in the location column to open the Module Status Details screen for the particular module. Reboot the Display 1. Press the reboot button at the bottom of the display to reboot the display .
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