AMX NXA-UPS1500 User Manual

Installation Guide

NXA-UPS1500 (120v/240v)

NXA-UPS1500 (120v/240v) UPS

The NXA-UPS1500 is a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) featuring Double AVR Boost and Double Buck, Pure Sine Wave Output, LCD Display and Hot-Swappable Battery. The NXA-UPS1500 supports RS232 control. The NXA-UPS1500 is available in two voltages:

• 120V (FG678-15)

• 240V (FG678-20)

The NXA-UPS1500 features tower/rack-convertible design making it ideal for use with AMX’s line of MAX devices (FIG. 1).

Release tabs

RS232 Communication Port

USB Communication Port

DIP Switch

FIG. 1 NXA-UPS1500 Uninterruptible Power Supply

NXA-UPS1500 Product Specifications

Input:

Output: • Voltage Window (AC Mode):

Battery: • Type: 12V, sealed lead acid maintenance-free

LED indicators: • Utility mode

Display LCD: • Load level (%)

Overload Protection: • AC Mode: >110% Buzzer continuously alarms, and shuts down in

Short Circuit Protection: • AC Mode: Breaker and electronic circuit

Self-Diagnostics: Upon Power-on

Alarms: • Line Failure

Operation Environment: • Temperature: 32° - 104°F (0-40° C)

Dimensions (HWD): • 3.46” x 17.32” x 18.97” (8.80cm x 44.0cm x 48.2 cm)

Control Communication: RS-232

Weight (with batteries): 70.3 lbs (31.89 kg)

Certifications: • EN50091-1-1:1996 (Safety)

Battery Compartment

RJ-45 Ports (Network Surge Protection)

• Voltage Window (DIP Switch selectable):

120V version (FG678-15): 110/115/120 Vac +35% ˜ -32% 240V version (FG678-20): 220/230/240 Vac +35% ˜ -32%

• Frequency: 45 ˜ 65Hz (50/60Hz auto-sensing)

120V version (FG678-15): 110/115/120 Vac +8% ˜ -12% 240V version (FG678-20): 220/230/240 Vac +8% ˜ -12%

• Voltage Window (INV Mode):

120V version (FG678-15): 110/11 5/120 Vac +/-5 % 240V version (FG678-20): 220/230/240 Vac +/-5%

• Capacity (VA/W):1500/900

• Wave Form: Pure sine wave

• Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz +/-0.1Hz

• Transfer Time:2 ms typical

• Autonomy: > 8 min.

• DC Start: Yes

• Capacity: 9AH

• Quantity: 4 12V batteries required

• Voltage:

120V version (FG678-15): 24 Vdc 240V version (FG678-20): 48 Vdc

• Recharge Time: 2 ˜ 4 hours to 90%

• Storage: Store at -15 to +30 °C (+5 to +86 °F), charge the UPS battery every 6 months / Store at +30 to +45 °C (+86 to +113 °F), charge the UPS battery every 3 months.

• Backup mode

• Battery conditions

• Battery level (%)

• Bypass

• AVR-Boost/AVR Buck

• Battery Low/Replace/Fault

• UPS Fault

• Site Wiring Fault

• Overload

10 minutes.

• Inverter Mode: >120% Buzzer continuously alarms, and shuts down in 10 seconds.

• Inverter Mode: Shut down automatically in 8 cycles

• Battery Low

• Overload and Fault

• Operation Humidity: 95% RH Maximum, non-condensing

• 2U rack height

• FCC Part 15, Subpart B - Class A

• UL: YEDU.E166979

External Battery Terminal

Front Panel LCD

Input Breaker Output Breaker

Input Power Socket (Inlet)

Power Outlets

(front)

(rear)

Uninterruptible Power Supply

NXA-UPS1500 Product Specifications (Cont.)

Included Accessories: • AC Input Power Cord

Other AMX Equipment: NXA-UPS1500 EPM Extended Power Module (FG 678-16)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety instructions. Please follow all instructions carefully during installation. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to unpack, install or operate.

CAUTION - To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, install in a temperature and humidity controlled indoor area, free of conductive contaminants.

CAUTION - Risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

CAUTION - Risk of electric shock, hazardous live parts inside this UPS can be energized from the battery supply even when the input AC power is disconnected.

WARNING - This is a Class A-UPS Product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take additional measures.

NOTICE - The UPS is designed to be for use with computer loads only.

NOTICE- To prevent injury, do not carry with the handle of front cover when moving the UPS.

Front Panel LCD and LEDs

FIG. 2 describes the elements of the front panel LCD:

891011

FIG. 2 Front Panel LCD and LEDs

DIP Switch Setting

The nominal voltage of the UPS can be reset by the DIP Switch on the rear panel of the UPS. The following charts describe the voltage settings.

VOLTAGE=110V VOLTAGE=115V VOLTAGE=120V

FIG. 3 DIP Switch Settings (sets nominal voltage)

Indicators & Alarms

Indicator Color Description Alarm

Utility Mode Green • Steady: Output Load is supplied by Utility.

Backup Mode Amber

Fault Red When Overload, short circuit, or Output

Battery Replacement

Setup Instructions

Connecting the Batteries

The UPS1500 ships with the four batteries installed inside the unit. Before use, you will need to connect the main power connector inside the unit:

1. Remove the Release tabs on the front panel (see FIG. 1) to expose the screws that secure the Battery Compartment Cover.

2. Remove the screws beneath the Release tabs (FIG. 4).

3. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover to access the Battery Compartment.

4. Remove the screw holding the metal securing piece in place.

5. Slide the metal securing piece into the groove on the 4-pin connector (red) from the battery cable harness.

6. Connect the 4-pin connector to the matching connector inside the unit.

7. Reattach the metal securing piece above the connector with the screw (FIG. 5).

• Tower and rack-mounting accessories

NXA-UPS1500ECJ, European Power Cable (FG 678-17) NXA-UPS1500UKCJ, United Kingdom Power Cable (FG678-18) NXA-UPS1500ACJ, Australian Power Cable (FG678-19)

1. Utility (Green LED)

OFF OFF OFF ON

1234

ON OFF

12 13

FUNCTION 2 1

120V (FG678-15) 240V (FG678-20)

• Blinking: Polarity error or Ground Fault.

• Steady (with alarm): Output Load is supplied by Battery.

• Blinking every 5 seconds (no alarm): Stand by for Utility recovery to re-start up.

Voltage Abnormal occurs.

N.A.

• Blinking: Battery is weak and needs to be

(LCD)

recharged.

• Steady: Battery is dead.

2. Fault (Red LED)

3. On Switch

4. Off Switch

5. Battery Replacement

6. Battery Backup (Amber LED)

7. Battery Low

8. Bypass

9. Utility Low, UPS Boost

10. Utility High, UPS Buck

11. UPS Output Indicator

12. Polarity Error or Ground Fault

13. Overload

14. Load/Battery Level (%)

15. Load/Battery Level Indication Control Button

FUNCTION 2 1

VOLTAGE=220V VOLTAGE=230V VOLTAGE=240V

ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON

None

Every 2 seconds before battery Low and every 1 second before battery Cutoff.

Buzzer beeps continuously

None

Connect Network Surge Protection

Connect a 10 base-T / 100 base-T network cable with the RJ-45 network surge protection “IN” jack on the rear of the UPS. Connect from the “OUT” jack with network cabling to network equipment (FIG. 7).

FIG. 4 Remove the two screws that secure the Battery Compartment Cover

4-pin connector power connector inside the enclosure

Metal securing piece

4-pin connector from the battery wiring harness

FIG. 5 Remove the metal securing piece, connect it to the battery cable harness, and

connect the harness to the matching connector inside the unit.

Place The UPS Properly

It is necessary to select a proper environment to install the unit, in order to minimize the possibility of damage to the UPS and extend the life of the UPS.

• Keep at least 20cm (8") clearance from the rear panel of the UPS from the wall or other obstructions.

• Do not block the air-flow to the ventilation openings of the unit.

• Ensure that the installation site environmental conditions are in accordance with the UPS working specifications to avoid overheat and excessive moisture.

• Do not place the UPS in a dusty or corrosive environment or near any flammable objects.

• This UPS is not designed for outdoor use.

Setup

IMPORTANT: Plug the UPS onto the wall receptacle to charge the UPS for over 8 hours after initial installation.

Initial Battery Charge (required before first use)

IMPORTANT: Plug the UPS onto the wall receptacle to charge the UPS for over 8 hours after initial installation.

Plug-In Charge

If the Input Power Cord is connected to the wall receptacle properly and the utility is normal, the UPS will start charging automatically without processing “Turn On” procedure.

Note: Charge the batteries for at least 8 hours every 3 months when the UPS is in an idle condition.

Connect Utility and Load

First, connect the UPS with Utility, then plug the loads into the Outlets on the rear of the UPS (FIG. 6). To use the UPS as a master “On/Off” switch, make sure that all of the loads are switched “on”. These UPS outlets provide battery backup and surge protection to the equipment when Utility voltage is out of window.

Caution: Do not connect a laser printer to the UPS outlets.

NetLinx / MAX Equipment

UPS

Touch Panels

FIG. 6 Connect Utility and Load

To Ne tw or k

(Network Surge Protection)

OUTIN

Network Equipment

FIG. 7 Connect Network Surge Protection

NOTE: If using the NXA-UPS1500 as part of a MAX system, do not run the A/V segment of the network through the RJ45 network surge protection jack on the UPS.

The A/V segment of a MAX network requires a GB Ethernet switch, and the NXA-UPS1500 only provides a 10/100 connection.

You can connect the Control segment of the MAX network to the UPS, since it does not require a GB connection to operate properly.

Connect the RS-232 Communication Port

Connect the supplied RS-232 interface cable between the RS-232 port on the rear of the UPS and an available RS-232 port on the NetLinx Master (FIG. 8).

FIG. 8 Connect RS-232 Communication Port

RS-232 Communication Port Pin Assignment

The NXA-UPS1500 provides a DB9F (9-pin female) connector to communicate via RS-232. The pinout configuration for the RS-232 Communication Port connector is shown in FIG. 9:

Pin 2: RX signal

Pin 3: TX signal

Pin 5: GND

NetLinx

5 4 3 2 1

(Male)

UPS

(Female)

Pin 2: TX signal

4 3

Pin 3: RX signal

Pin 5: GND

RX (Pin 2) TX (Pin 3)

GND (Pin 5)

TX (Pin 2) RX (Pin 3) GND (Pin 5)

FIG. 9 RS-232 Communication Port Pin Assignment

Operation

Turn On the UPS

1. Connect the UPS to the wall receptacle. LCD will display “OFF”, when Utility is normal. If there is nothing on the LCD, go to step 3.

2. Push the “On” Switch on the front panel to start the UPS. Both the LCD and Utility LED (Green) are lit. The start-up procedure is completed and the loads are supplied by the UPS. To cold start the UPS, press the “On” Switch on the front panel for approximately 3 seconds until the LCD lights up and buzzer sounds, then release the “On” Switch. The UPS starts operating and Battery Backup LED (Amber) lights up. The cold startup procedure is completed and the loads are supplied by the UPS.

The UPS will run under Backup mode and the buzzer alarms every 2 seconds in case of blackout or over/under voltage. On the contrary, If Utility is back to normal and then the UPS will run under Utility mode and silence alarm.

CAUTION: The UPS will remain at “NO” output, if the start-up operation is not proceeded properly even though the Input Power Cord is connected to the wall receptacle.

Turn Off the UPS

1. Press the “Off” Switch for at least 3 seconds to turn off the UPS.

In some occasions, the UPS will shut itself down in case of overload, output shortcircuited or battery cutoff point reached in the Backup mode.

2. The UPS will automatically shut off the output and beep for 5 seconds then completely shut itself down.

For full warranty information, refer to the AMX Instruction Manual(s) associated with your Product(s).

12/08

AMX reserves the right to alter specifications without notice at any time.

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