APC LX SYAFSU16, LX 200V, LX 240V, LX 208V, LX 48 kVA User Manual

Symmetra LX

Overview

Start-Up Instructions

Start-Up Guide

Extended Run Cabinets

For use with Symmetra LX UPS models:

200V, 4–8 kVA

208/240V, 4–8 kVA

220/230/240V, 4–8 kVA

200V, 4–16 kVA

208/240V, 4–16 kVA

220/230/240V, 4–16 kVA

READ FIRST

Important Safety and Installation Instructions

This guide is applicable for the Symmetra LX tower and rack-mount extended run cabinet models. These units provide extended run time for the Symmetra LX tower or rack-mount UPS models.

See and retain the product documentation shipped with your system for other important installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

Illustrations are representative. The Symmetra LX configuration, including components and optional APC equipment, may be different from the models shown in this guide.

1. Read Safety and General Information Instructions

• Read, understand and follow ALL safety instructions contained in the Symmetra LX Safety Instructions and General Information Guide.

Electrical

Hazard

• Failure to follow safety instructions and warnings could result in equipment damage, serious injury, or death.

2. Refer to the UPS Documentation

If installing the Symmetra LX and the Extended Run Cabinet(s), install according to the instructions in the Symmetra LX Start-Up Guide shipped with the UPS.

3. Install the Extended Run Cabinet(s)

Perform the physical installation for the extended run cabinet(s). See the included Symmetra LX Physical Installation Guide.

4. Follow the proceeding Start-Up Instructions

See these instructions once the physical installation for the Extended Run Cabinet(s) is complete. This section contains information on how to connect, test, and start the unit.

The illustrations shown in this section are applicable for the

Note

tower and rack-mount extended run cabinets.

1. Connect the first Extended Run Cabinet

1.1 Remove the screw and battery connector cover from the back of the UPS.

1.2 Connect the power cable of the first extended run cabinet to the UPS battery connector .

1.3 Set the dial of the extended run cabinet to ‘2’.

If connecting to a UPS with integrated extended run, set the

Note

1.4 Connect the communications cable from the extended run

dial of the first extended run cabinet to ‘3’ instead of ‘2’.

communications connector on the UPS to the connector on the extended run cabinet .

APC, the APC logo, InfraStruXure, PowerChute, Smart-UPS and Symmetra are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

9-Battery Rack-mount Extended Run

3-Battery Rack-mount Extended Run

9-Battery To we r Extended Run

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2. Connect additional Extended Run Cabinets

Connect each additonal extended run cabinet to the previously installed cabinet. The Symmetra LX supports a maximum of seven cabinets.

2.1 Remove the screw and UPS battery connector panel from the previously installed cabinet.

3. Verify Connection

• To verify the connection, the UPS must be on. For further information, see the Symmetra LX Start-Up Guide.

Note

• Messages regarding battery quantity may be visible on the UPS PowerView display.

Troubleshooting

It is assumed that the Symmetra LX is powered and functioning during these startup procedures. If the problem persists, call technical support. Visit the the APC website at http://www.apc.com/support

Problem Possible Cause Solution

for contact information.

2.2 Connect the power cable from the new cabinet into the battery connector of the previous cabinet.

2.3 Set the dial of the new cabinet to a number that is one higher than that of the previous cabinet .

2.4 Connect the communications cable from the communications connector of the new cabinet to that of the previous cabinet .

3.1 Check that the green status light on the rear of each cabinet will light.

3.2 Check that the front display shows the correct dial number.

3.3 Refer to the status menu on the UPS PowerView display (see the Symmetra LX Operations Guide) to verify that the number of battery modules matches the total number of battery modules installed in the UPS and all extended run cabinets. Also, verify there are no bad battery modules present.

The green status LED (rear of frame), and the front display (front of frame) do not light after the communication cable is installed.

The green status LED lights, but the front display does not show the frame number.

The front display continuously flashes on and off.

An “XR frame failure” is reported. The front display flashes an error code.

The front display alternately flashes the frame number and either “Lx” , “Cx”, or “Rx”.

There is no battery power present at the frame.

The communication cable is not installed

The display cable is not connected.

There is a potential hardware failure.

More than one frame is set with the same frame number.

The “E_O” frame error code may indicate that the battery cable is not installed.

The “E_7” frame error code may indicate that the communication cable is not installed

All other LED error codes could indicate a potential hardware failure.

A failed battery module has been detected in the location displayed.

Check that the battery cable and battery modules are properly installed.

Check that the communication cable is properly installed.

See the Extended Run

Cabinet Physical Installation Guide for proper cable

connection instruction.

Call technical support.

Check that frame numbers are not duplicated on the communication card(s).

Check that the battery cable is properly installed. If the error code continues to flash, call technical support.

Check that the communication cable is properly installed. If the error code continues, call technical support.

Call technical support and report the error code.

Replace the battery module. To obtain a replacement battery, see the APC website.

The number of battery modules reported is inaccurate.

One or more battery module disconnect switches are off (opened).

Battery modules are not installed correctly.

Check that the disconnect switch on all modules is closed (counter-clockwise).

Check that all battery modules are properly installed in the extended run frame(s).