APC LX SYBATT User Manual

Symmetra LX

Operations Guide

For use with Symmetra LX UPS Models:

200 V, 4–8 kVA

208/240 V, 4–8 kVA

220/230/240 V, 4–8 kVA

200 V, 4–16 kVA

208/240 V, 4–16 kVA

220/230/240 V, 4–16 kVA

Symmetra LX Rack-mount UPS

Symmetra LX Rack-mount Extended Run

Symmetra LX Tower UPS

Symmetra LX Tower Extended Run

990-1546A-001 06/2005

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Overview ...................................................................................................................1

PowerView .............................................................................................................................................................1

Keys and Indicators................................................................................................................................................1

Navigation ..............................................................................................................................................................2

Chapter 2: Basic Commands ..................................................................................................... 3

Supply Power to the UPS.......................................................................................................................................3

Set the Correct Output Voltage ..............................................................................................................................4

Supply Power to the Load Equipment....................................................................................................................4

Turn Off UPS Output Power and Load Equipment................................................................................................. 5

Bypass Operation...................................................................................................................................................5

Language Setting ...................................................................................................................................................7

Language Setting (continued)………………………………………………………………………………………………8

Chapter 3: Menu Commands ..................................................................................................... 9

Accessories Menu..................................................................................................................................................9

Control Menu..........................................................................................................................................................9

Display Menu .......................................................................................................................................................10

Diagnostics Menu.................................................................................................................................................11

Help Menu............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Logging Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Logging Menu (continued) ...................................................................................................................................12

Status Menu.........................................................................................................................................................12

Setup Menu..........................................................................................................................................................13

Setup Menu (continued).......................................................................................................................................14

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................15

Chapter 5: Service ....................................................................................................................21

APC Contact Numbers and Support ....................................................................................................................21

Battery Replacements Kits and Battery Recycling ...............................................................................................21

CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW

Overview

This manual provides an overview of operations for the Symmetra® LX and Extended Run Cabinet, including detailed explanations of monitoring, control, and configuration through the PowerView user interface.

Illustrations are representative. Your unit and configuration, including components and optional APC equipment, may vary from those depicted in this document. Manuals may be accessed through the APC Web site, www.apc.com

PowerView

PowerView contains an alphanumeric display, navigation keys, status indicators, and an audible alarm.

The tables below describe the status indicators and navigation keys.

Keys and Indicators

Status Indicator Color Status

LOAD ON Green The UPS is supplying power to the load and is operating in one of the

ON BATT Yellow A mains power failure has occurred, and the battery modules are

BYPASS Yellow Power to the load is being supplied directly by the mains power source.

FAULT Red The UPS has detected an internal fault condition. An alarm message will

Navigation Keys Name Sound Function

Up Short beep Moves the selection arrow upward.

Down Short beep Moves the selection arrow downward.

ESC Escape Short beep Exits the current screen and returns to the previous

following modes: On-Line, On-Battery, Command-Bypass, or Maintenance.

supplying power to the load equipment.

The UPS is removed from the circuit.

appear on the PowerView display.

screen.

Programming mode only: When pressed until a short beep (up to one second) occurs, it exits the programming mode.

CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW

Navigation Keys Name Sound Function

? Help Short beep Opens context-sensitive help.

Enter Short beep Opens the selected menu item or setting.

ESC + ? +

Escape + Help + Enter

Two short beeps

One long beep When pressed simultaneously for about three

When pressed simultaneously for about one second, resets the PowerView RM interface.

seconds, puts the interface in programming mode for installing new language program files.

Navigation

The normal display on the PowerView is the monitoring screen shown below. A snapshot of the UPS status is provided. Pressing ‘Esc’ multiple times will always allow return to this display.

Chrg 100%........

Load 20%.......

206Vin 208Vout 60Hz Runtime: 0hr 27min

From the monitoring screen, press ‘Esc’ to get to the Main Menu.

Control Logging Status Display >Setup Diags Accessories Help

The Main Menu provides access to each of the different function groups provided below. Use the navigation keys to select the desired group. Chapter 3: Menu Commands in this manual provides detailed descriptions of each functional group and its associated commands.

Menu Description

Control Provides power control commands, such as Load ON and Load OFF.

Status Displays information regarding load, battery and power modules, voltage, and electrical

Setup Allows the user to customize the UPS functionality.

Accessories Allows monitoring of installed APC accessories, if these are present.

Logging Provides ability to log system events.

Display Allows configuration of PowerView display settings.

Diagnostics Provides detailed information useful in troubleshooting the system.

Help Provides access to help information.

current.

CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS

Basic Commands

Supply Power to the UPS

This procedure supplies power to the Symmetra LX and does not supply power to the equipment connected to the UPS.

1. Turn ON the AC utility power to the UPS

2. Switch ON the circuit breakers for all connected equipment.

a. If connected equipment is hardwired, check that the output circuit breakers in the distribution panel are

turned ON.

b. If connected equipment is plugged into the UPS

is switched ON.

3. Switch ON the UPS input circuit breaker # .

4. Turn ON the UPS system enable switch $ .

To start the UPS when there is no AC utility power present, press and hold either of the cold start buttons

% for four seconds.

! , check that each UPS PDU output circuit breaker "

5. After initialization, the monitoring screen appears, providing a view of operating parameters.

Chg100% Load 000% 220 Vin 000 Vout 60Hz Runtime: 00hr 30min

CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS

Set the Correct Output Voltage

1. Press the ‘Esc’ button until the Main Menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys to choose ‘Setup’, and ENTER to select.

Control Logging Status Display >Setup Diags Accessories Help

2. Use the arrow keys and ENTER to select ‘Other’.

Settings: Alarms Shutdown Bypass Defaults Copy Output Freq >Other

3. If the output voltage is not correct for your application, use the arrow keys, and ENTER to select ‘Output’. The cursor will move to the voltage field, as the up and down arrows scroll through available choices. Choose the desired voltage setting and press ENTER to select.

Self Test: Enabled UPS ID: UPS_IDEN Vout Reporting: AUTO >Output: 208V

Supply Power to the Load Equipment

The Symmetra LX must be turned on before executing this procedure.

1. Press ‘Esc’ until the Main Menu appears. Use the arrow keys to choose ‘Control’ and ENTER to select.

>Control Logging Status Display Setup Diags Accessories Help

2. Use the arrow keys to choose ‘Turn UPS Output On’ and ENTER to select. NOTE: You must scroll to a second page of choices.

Graceful Turn Off Start Runtime Cal >Turn UPS Output On

3. Confirm choice by selecting ‘YES’.

Confirm: Turn UPS On CANCEL >YES, Turn UPS On

4. There will be clicking sounds and this message will appear. NOTE: You may be given one or more override warnings. Answer these by selecting ‘Start Now’.

UPS HAS BEEN COMMANDED

TO TURN LOAD POWER ON

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