Thank you for chosing the APC Silcon Series UPS. Please read this Installation Guide
thoroughly prior to installing the system. It provides important information on safe and
efficient installation.
The installation and use of this product must comply with national, federal, state, municipal
and local codes.
Safety Symbols used in this manual
WARNING! Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
CAUTION! Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the
product or other property.
NOTICE!
WARNING!
This UPS unit contains hazardous AC and DC voltages. Only qualified electricians should install
the UPS, AC line and external batteries, and must be familiar with batteries and battery
installation.
Before installing, maintaining or servicing the UPS, shut off the UPS and disconnect all sources
of AC and DC power.
As the UPS has no built-in disconnection devices to switch off external AC and DC input power,
ensure that disconnection devices are provided as separate parts in connection with the
installation!
The installer must provide each external disconnecting device for this UPS system with labels
with the following text:
“Isolate the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) as instructed in this guide before working on
circuit”
AC and/or DC voltage will always involve a potential risk of AC voltage at UPS output generated
from either batteries or utility. To avoid equipment damage or personal injury, always assume
that there may be voltage at UPS output.
This system is equipped with an auto-start function. If activated, the system may start without
warning. Refer to the “Programming” section of this guide for information on de-activation.
TEST BEFORE YOU TOUCH!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the UPS and external batteries in a
temperature and humidity controlled indoor area, free of conductive contaminants.
UPS batteries are high-current sources. Shorting battery terminals or DC terminals, DC busbars
can cause severe arcing, equipment damage and injury. A short circuit can cause a battery to
explode. Always wear protective clothing and eye protection and use insulated tools when
working on batteries.
Read and pay attention to this important information.
CAUTION!
This unit contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). If you do not follow the
ESD procedures, you may cause severe damage to electronic components.
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Introduction
1.0Introduction
Power regulation varies from area to area, and information given in this installation guide can
therefore only be of a general nature. Electricians should therefore always refer to national and
local electrical codes prior to installing the UPS system.
1.1Tools and Equipment
CAUTION!
Heavy equipment. To prevent personal injury or equipment damage, take extreme care when
handling and transporting UPS cabinet and equipment.
CAUTION!
Ensure that front doors are in place and that internal front cover is fastened by screws before
attempting to lift or transport the system.
This section lists all tools and equipment required to install all UPS configurations. See also
section 4.0 of this guide for further details on connection.
Tools:
• 10mm socket
• 13mm socket-deep
• 17mm socket
• 19mm socket-deep
• 19mm combo wrench
• Small flat head/regular screwdriver
• #3 philips screwdriver
• Compression lug crimping tool
• Knock-out set (for glands)
Equipment:
• Compression lugs for cable terminations
• Cable to Service Bypass Panel from system feeder
• Cable to UPS input from Service Bypass Panel
• Cable to Service Bypass Panel from UPS output
• Cable from Service Bypass Panel to customer distribution
• Cable to UPS input from external batteries/external Battery Breaker Box
(systems with external battery)
• Solid core, control cable to UPS from Service Bypass Panel
• Solid core, control cable to UPS from external batteries/external Battery
Breaker Box
Unless otherwise specified by the shipping company use a fork lift to unload equipment from
pallet
1. To unpack UPS unit, remove top and bottom screws from side plates of packaging and lift
up side plates
2. Verify compliance between type label on reverse side of front door and system ordered.
Check input and output voltage
3. Copy type label data to label copy below for easy identification of system
4. Use fork lift to transport system to installation site
SKUSKU
Copy of type label
PLEASE RECYCLE
The shipping materials for the APC Silcon UPS are recyclable. Please save them for later use or
dispose of them appropriately.
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240-320kW
1600 mm wide
1800 mm
APC Isolation
Transformer Module
320kW
1600 mm wide
1800 mm
APC isolation
Transformer Module
240kW
800 mm wide
1800 mm
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Installation
3.0Installation
3.1Requirements on Site
All system parts are accessible from front or top of UPS. Cable entries are accessible from
bottom. A 1-metre free space on all sides should be allowed during installation. After
installation of the UPS, leave a free space of 600 mm to the right for system access. (As per
applicable national and/or local codes.)
For ventilation and service purposes allow for free space of minimum 1m above the unit or per
national and/or local codes and in front of UPS. Never install systems in direct sunlight.
NOTICE!
For reliability reasons do not stand on the UPS. Keep the UPS cabinet surface free of any
objects.
Check correct phase rotation of mains input voltage!!
Max. input/output cables: 3//300 mm
If there is no neutral input Dzn0 or Dyn11 input isolation transformer is required.
CAUTION!
This UPS unit is an EN 50091-2 product and may cause radio interference in a domestic
environment. Take preventive measures in necessary.
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CAUTION!
At a switch mode load of 100% the neutral must be rated for 200% output phase current.
2
.
External Connection
UPSExternal
Input
Fuses* FM
[A]
380-415V
240kW5002//1251004002//100
320kW6302//2001505002//150
* DIN gL types
NOTICE!
All cable dimensions are recommended sizes only.
Refer to local legal regulations.
UPSExternal Alarm
Cable max.
[mm2]
240kW2304002//100
320kW2305002//150
PVC cables insulated to withstand ambient temperature of max. 30°C
** Must be rated as external PE cable if mains system is not supplying PE
Consistent use of designations (Q001, Q002, Q003, H002, H003) in diagrams simplifies
information exchange.
System Integration Interface (SII) is the control link between UPS and system main switches
as shown in above diagram. The purpose of the SII is to ensure correct operation of switches
without losing system output power.
Auxiliary contacts on the main switches transmit the SII board inputs. Lamps on Service
Bypass Panel and Battery Breaker Box/Battery Cabinet indicate “green light” for operation of
output switches.
SII board also integrates input facilities for emergency shut-down and temperature
compensation of charge voltage for external battery (use with battery monitor). “Battery
operation” and “Common fault” are two main SII board status relay signals.
When switching Q001, Q002, Battery Breaker 1 or Battery Breaker 2 from “ON or 1” to “OFF
or 0”, the anxiliary contact has to be open BEFORE the corresponding main contacts are
opened. When switching Q001, Q002, Battery Breaker 1 or Battery Breaker 2 the opposite way
from “OFF or 0” to “ON or 1”, the anxiliary contact has to close with a maximum delay of 0.5
seconds from the time the corresponding main contacts are closed.
• This type of auxillary contact is called a “late make” contact. (This also means that it will
“break early” when activated in opposite direction.)
• This auxillary contact is also called “NORMALLY OPEN” (NO), because the auxillary
contact will be open when the main contacts are open.
• Please note that the above term “NORMALLY” has nothing to do with NORMAL UPS
OPERATION MODE.
When switching Q003 from “OFF or 0” to “ON or 1”, the anxiliary contact has to open BEFORE
the corresponding main contacts are closed. When switching Q003 the opposite way from “ON
or 1” to “OFF or 0”, the auxillary contact has to close with a maximum delay of 0.5 seconds from
the time when the corresponding main contacts are opened.
• This type of anxiliary contact is called an “early break” contact. (This also means that it will
“make late” when activated in the opposite direction.)
• The auxiliary contact is also called “NORMALLY CLOSED” (NC), because the auxiliary
contact will be closed when the main contacts are open.
• Please note that the above term “NORMALLY” has nothing to do with NORMAL UPS
OPERATION.
X005 (Output Relays)
Battery operation signals are received with a 30-second delay. This function is inactive during
battery test. Common fault relay facility is programmable (standard factory setting: 10 sec.)
See APC Silcon User Guide for details.
Maximum nominal voltage on contact circuits is 277VAC. If two different phases are involved,
maximum phase to neutral voltage should be below 160VAC. Please note that phase L1 is
already present on the System Integration Interface board, supplied from the Service Bypass
Panel. Therefore, if a phase is needed for alarm or signal purposes, Phase L1 should be used.
Control cables must be separated from AC and DC power cables.
The built-in parallel board connects two or more UPS systems in parallel, either to obtain
increased system reliability or to obtain higher output power. The parallel board also ensures
correct load-sharing between paralled systems.
NOTICE!
For reliability reasons, APC recommends separate battery packs in redundant/parallel
conigurations.
To prepare the UPS for parallel/redundant mode, disconnect all sources of AC and DC power
supply to the UPS and connect the ribbon cable from the parallel board to the main controller
board (the ribbon cable is delivered with the UPS).
CAUTION!
DO NOT connect ribbon cable between controller and parallel card in single configurations.
Ribbon cable is for parallel operation only.
Complete the parallel system set-up by connecting the external control cables (see below).
Follow the instructions in the “Programming Parameters for Advanced Parallel” section of this
guide to execute necessary re-programming.
External multicore cable is equipped with 15-pin SUB-D plug at either end. Connect pin 1 to
pin 1, and pin 2 to pin 2 etc. up to pin 15 - with the exception of pin 8, which is not to be
connected.
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Shield is connected to plug cover at both ends.
Terminals X020 and X021 for control cables located on parallel board. Connect X020 in UPS1
to X021 in UPS2, and connect X020 in UPS2 to X021 in UPS3 etc. Connect X020 in last UPS
to X021 in UPS1.
Cable is delivered with the UPS.
Power Cables
To optimize load-sharing in parallel operation, external power circuits must be “symmetrical”:
Power input and output cables to have same length and identical cross-sections.
The 3-port ComInterface is used to establish an interaction between UPS and e.g. a computer
system. Main purpose: To ensure a controlled computer shut-down in case of a mains supply
failure.
The enclosed Triple Chassis must be connected to the serial port on the Communication
Interface Board, and to the 24V supply (cables included). Terminal locations shown below.
For more information please refer to the following section.
The APC Silcon Triple Chassis (AP9604S) is an American Power Conversion (APC) external
management peripheral that allows you to use monitoring and control management
peripherals with your APC Silcon series UPS. The retrofit model (AP9604SR) is for use with
Silcon series UPSs that are not equipped with a 24 VDC power port.
4.7.1 Safety Warnings
Use the APC Silcon Triple Chassis only in conjunction with an APC Silcon UPS.
Do not connect a computer to any APC Silcon Triple Chassis port using a straight-through
extension cable. Use the communications cable provided with the APC Silcon Triple Chassis.
Connections using a cable made by any other manufacturer may cause damage or improper
operation of the APC Silcon Triple Chassis, the UPS, or the computer.
4.7.2 Product Description
u
x
v
w
Monitoring port
1
To UPS port
2
4.7.2.1 Monitoring Port
The Monitoring port has two functions:
• Connecting to a terminal for configuration of the chassis. For direct connection to the
Monitoring port, you must use the Monitoring cable supplied with the chassis (APC
P/N 940-0024C).
• Connecting to other APC external management peripherals in a daisy chain.
Status LED
3
Optional Power port
4
4.7.2.2 To UPS Port
The “To UPS” port connects the chassis to the UPS, using the Silcon UPS cable (APC P/N 940-
0071). The cable connector plugs into a communications port on an APC Silcon UPS.
The APC Silcon Triple Chassis status LED provides important information concerning
operation of the chassis. Refer to the table below for a description of the conditions indicated
by the LED.
IF the LED is…THEN the Silcon Triple Chassis…
offis not receiving power.
has not been configured. See the APC Silcon Management Quick
flashing quickly
(5 times per second)
Start Guide provided with your chassis or the Web/SNMP
Management Card Installation Guide on the CD for more
information.
flashing slowly
(1 time per second)
onis operating normally.
4.7.2.4 Optional Power Input
With the Optional Power input, you can power the APC Silcon Triple Chassis from an external
source, using a 24 VDC power adapter. A universal adapter (AP9505i) or a standard adapter
(AP9505) can be purchased separately from APC.
4.7.3 Installing Management Peripherals
There are two basic types of APC management peripherals that work with the APC Silcon
Triple Chassis:
• Management peripheral cards, which fit into external management peripherals that
are equipped with a card slot.
• External management peripherals, which connect to the Monitoring (or Advanced)
port of other external management peripherals.
NOTICE!
The name “Monitoring” port varies from product to product, but its purpose is the same – to
replicate the UPS communications port.
is powered on but is not communicating with the UPS.
Because UPS signals are passed between management peripherals, you must install
management peripheral cards in the correct order for them to work together properly. The card
slots are numbered 1 to 3, from left to right, as viewed from the rear of the chassis. The
following table lists the management peripheral cards, their priority, and proper position.
Management Peripheral
Card
Web/
SNMP Management
Card
Out-of-Band Management
Card
(Call-
UPS®II)
Interface ExpanderAP9607Second lowest
Environmental Monitoring
Card (Measure-
4.7.3.2 Installing Management Peripheral Cards
To install management peripherals, perform the following steps.
1) Make sure that the chassis is powered off.
2) Install management peripheral cards into the housings on the rear of the chassis. See the
instructions supplied with the cards and the table above.
3) If you are daisy-chaining other APC external management peripherals to the APC Silcon
Triple Chassis: Connect the UPS cable (supplied with the management peripheral) to the
Monitoring port of the chassis and to the “To UPS” port of the other management peripheral
(Share-UPS, MasterSwitch, etc.). See “Daisy-chaining the APC Silcon Triple Chassis”.
4) Power the APC Silcon Triple Chassis and all external management peripherals.
UPS
P/NPriorityPosition
AP9606Highest
AP9608Second-highest
®
II)
AP9612T
AP9612TH
Lowest
High-numbered slot
Low-numbered slot
NOTICE!
If your configuration requires additional power, connect a 24V AC/DC power adapter available
from APC (part number AP9505 or AP9505i) for all models of Triple Chassis.
4.7.3.3 Daisy-chaining the APC Silcon Triple Chassis
If you need more than the three card slots available with the APC Silcon Triple Chassis, or if
you want to use other external management peripherals, you can daisy-chain external
management peripherals together, provided that the total amperage of all installed
management peripherals — cards and external — does not exceed the supplied amperage. (See
“Determining Power Requirements:”).
NOTICE!
When daisy-chaining Triple Chassis units, you may need to use a power adapter.