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"MGE™ Galaxy™ PW User Manual, N° 51028230XT".
Introduction
General characteristics of MGE™ Galaxy™ PW UPSs
UPS power rating in kVA203040506080100120160200
Normal AC input
number of conductors3 phases
rated voltage and tolerances380 V or 400 V or 415 V ± 10% (adjustable to ± 15%)
rated frequency and tolerances50 Hz or 60 Hz / ± 10%
THDI with THM filter< 4%
power factor with THM filterup to 0,96
Bypass AC input
number of conductors3 phases + neutral
rated voltage and tolerances380 V or 400 V or 415 V / ± 10%
rated frequency and tolerances50 Hz or 60 Hz / ± 10%
Load
number of conductors3 phases + neutral
Ph/Ph voltages380 V or 400 V or 415 V (according to setting)
Ph/N voltages220 V or 230 V or 240 V (according to setting)
voltage fluctuations± 0,5%
adjustable frequency and tolerances
(on battery power)50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 0,05 Hz
synchronisation with bypass± 0,5 Hz (adjustable from ± 0,25 Hz to ± 2 Hz)
voltage variation for 0 to 100% load step change± 2% ((with battery)
permissible overloads150% for 1 minute, 125% for 10 minutes
Isc Ph/Ph (% of I rated)4.22.82.12.52.13.12.52.12.62.1
Isc Ph/N (% of I rated)6.64.43.343.3543.343.3
THDU Ph/Ph and Ph/N for linear load< 1,5% Ph/Ph, < 2% Ph/N
THDU Ph/Ph and Ph/N for non-linear load< 2% Ph/Ph, < 3% Ph/N
(at 80% of Pn) (1)
Battery
standard battery typegas-recombination sealed lead-acid battery
UPS characteristics
active power (kW)1624324048648096128160
efficiency at 50% load (%)87.590.591.592.5939191.5929393.2
(values ± 1%)
efficiency at 100% load (%)91.59291.5939292.59291.592.892.5
(values ± 1%)
heat losses (2)in KW1.52.13.43.64.76.28.110.112.214.8
in cal./s36050481686498414881950242029303550
storage temperature range-25 °C to +70 °C
operating temperature range0 °C to 35 °C (40 °C for 8 hours)
relative humidity95% maximum
maximum operating altitude without derating< 1000 meters
noise level (dBA)58585860606264656768
dimensions (mm)width71510151215
depth825
height1400 or 1900 ± 101900 ± 10
weight (kg) (3)45045045049049080080080012001200
recommended upstream earth-fault protection1 A
standardsdesignIEC 146
productENV 50091
safetyIEC 950, ENV 50091
protectionIEC 521 (cubicles 1400 mm high = IP 21, cubicles 1900 mm high = IP 20)
electromagnetic compatibilityIEC 62040, ENV 50091
(1): As per standards ENV 50091-3 / IEC 62040-3.
(2): The losses indicated are those produced at full rated load with the battery float charging. They must be taken into account when sizing the ventilation system.
(3): Not including any built-in options, such as harmonic filters or a bypass AC-source isolation transformer.
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Introduction (cont.)
System description
(see figure 1)
◗ a rectifier/charger module (A)
converts 3-phase AC power from the
normal AC source supply (1) into DC
power for the normal inverter input and
float charges or recharges the battery;
◗ a battery unit (D) provides backup
power for the inverter in the event of a
voltage drop or a normal AC source
failure;
◗ an inverter module (B) converts the
DC power supplied by the rectifier/
charger module or the battery unit into
3-phase AC power for the load;
◗ a static bypass module (C) ensures
the instantaneous transfer of the load to
the bypass AC source input in the
event of an inverter shutdown (initiated
by the user or by a protective device) or
a sudden overload;
◗ a maintenance bypass isolates the
UPS for maintenance and transfers the
load to bypass AC source input without
interrupting the supply of power. The
maintenance bypass is made up of
three manual switches (Q3BP, Q4S
and Q5N).
Note
◗ the normal AC input and the bypass
AC input have different functions and,
depending on the installation, may be
protected differently upstream and/or
come from different sources.
◗ frequency converters are available
without backup batteries;
◗ the static bypass line and the
maintenance bypass line do not exist in
The system may also include :
◗ an isolating transformer on bypass
AC input;
◗ a passive harmonic filter (FAH) on
the normal AC input;
◗ an active harmonic conditioner on the
normal AC input;
◗ different remote control, indication
and display systems.
installations where the load frequency
and the bypass AC source frequency
are different (for example in frequency
converters);
◗ when increased power is required,
several MGE™ Galaxy™ PW units
may be connected in parallel. In this
configuration, an "isolation" function is
added for the UPS system as a whole
for maintenance purposes, without
interrupting the supply of power to the
load.
Schematic diagram of the MGE™ Galaxy™ PW system
inverter (B):
DC to AC
power
QF1: isolation
and protection
isolation and
protection:
FUS Q5N
normal
AC input
(1)
Q1 FUE :
isolation
and protection
rectifier/
charger (A):
AC to DC
power
load
bypass
AC input
Fig. 1
(2)
isolation:
Q4S
maintenance bypass:
Q3BP
battery (D):
backup power
static bypass (C):
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Introduction (cont.)
Different types of
MGE™ Galaxy™ PW
systems
AB
1
D
C
2
Fig. 2
Single-UPS unit
AB
1
D
Fig. 3
Frequency converter with
battery backup power
AB
1
Fig. 4
Frequency converter
without battery backup
power
Parallel UPS system
A
1
2
A
1
2
Fig. 5
See figure 5 showing two parallelconnected (redundant) UPS units.
A static bypass (C) does not exist in
parallel-connected frequency-converter
1
Q4S
2
2
Galaxy 1
1
2
Galaxy 2
1
2
Galaxy 3
1
2
Galaxy 4
B
D
C
B
D
C
Q3BP
Q5N
configurations.
When increased power is required (two
to four parallel units), an external
bypass must be added (see figure 6).
Isolation and protection
devices
(See figure 1 on previous page):
◗ Q1 (switch):
◗◗ isolation of the rectifier/charger (A)
from the normal AC source (1);
◗◗ rectifier/charger (A) start-up;
◗ QF1 (circuit breaker):
◗◗ battery (D) protection and isolation;
◗ Q5N (switch):
◗◗ isolation of the UPS (B) from the
load;
◗ Q4S (switch):
◗ ◗ isolation of the static bypass (C) from
the bypass AC source (2);
◗ Q3BP (switch):
◗◗ bypass switch for maintenance;
◗ FUE (fuses):
◗◗ protection of the rectifier/charger (A)
from the normal AC source;
◗ FUS (fuses):
◗◗ protection of the inverter (B) from the
load.
Note:
◗ switch Q3BP does not exist on
parallel UPS systems constituted to
increase available power;
◗ the "Q3BP" and "Q4S" switches do
not exist on frequency converters;
◗ circuit breaker QF1 does not exist on
installations without batteries.
External bypass for parallel
UPSs and the hot-swap
option
Fig. 6
See figure 6.
◗ Q5N (switch): isolation of the
inverters of all the parallel UPS
systems from the load;
◗ Q4S (switch): isolation of the static
bypasses (C) on each parallel unit
from the bypass AC source (2);
◗ Q3BP (switch): bypass switch for
maintenance.
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Introduction (cont.)
Operation in on-line
mode
Normal operation
Normal AC source power is available
(see figure 7).
◗ lights 1 , 4 and 5 shine green on
the control panel;
◗ the power necessary for the load is
provided by the normal AC source (1)
through the rectifier/charger (A) and the
inverter (B);
◗ the rectifier/charger (A) also supplies
the power to float charge and recharge
the battery if any.
The rectifier/charger output voltage
(DC) is regulated to supply:
◗◗ the float-charging or the recharging
voltage for vented lead-acid or Ni/Cd
batteries,
◗ ◗ a single charge voltage for sealed
lead-acid batteries.
The voltages depend on the number of
battery cells and the battery
manufacturer. Factory set, they may
also be adjusted by after-sales support
technicians.
An electronic board continuously
measures the battery temperature and
automatically adjusts the voltages.
Note:
In parallel MGE™ Galaxy™ PW
systems, the power drawn by the load
is equally shared between the different
1
1
2
AB
1
2
Fig. 7
4
D
C
5
units.
Operation with the normal
AC source down
See figure 8.
In the event of a normal AC source
failure or voltage outside specified
tolerances of ±10% in amplitude (±15%
optionally), the rectifier/charger (A)
stops and the battery (D) supplies the
necessary backup power to the load via
the inverter (B). The battery, floatconnected between the rectifier/charger
and the inverter, discharges during this
operating mode.
2 , 4 and 5 shine green.
Lights
The user is warned of battery operation
by the slow beeping of the buzzer
(see figure 19) and the message
"LOAD PROTECTED, BATTERY
DISCHARGING", followed by the
remaining backup time and the percent
load.
This information is also available via
volt-free changeover contacts for
remote control devices.
Note:
In the event of a normal AC source
failure, frequency converters without a
battery shut down and the load is no
452
1
2
AB
1
D
C
2
Fig. 8
6
longer supplied.
Battery time
The available battery time during a
normal AC source outage depends on
the:
◗ rated capacity of the battery;
◗ power consumed by the load;
◗ temperature of the battery;
◗ age of the battery.
The specified battery time corresponds
to a minimum duration at full rated load.
The actual backup time can therefore
be greater if the system operates below
its full rated load during the normal AC
source outage. Operation on battery
power can be extended beyond the
specified time by reducing the load
power consumption (by disconnecting
non-critical loads).
A "low battery" warning signal is sent
via volt-free changeover contacts for
remote control devices when the
battery voltage reaches a level slightly
above the minimum level. This signal
warns the user of the imminent end of
battery power. On the device itself, the
buzzer beeps rapidly.
The message "LOW-BATTERY
SHUTDOWN WARNING" is displayed,
followed by the remaining backup time
and the percent load. Light
and flashes.
Battery power stops when the voltage
supplied by the battery reaches the
minimum threshold (335 V). This
results in inverter shutdown and
transfer of the load without interruption
to the bypass AC source. Light
shines red (not flashing). The message
"LOAD NOT PROTECTED, ON-LINE
MODE" is displayed and the buzzer
sounds continuously.
If the bypass AC source also fails, the
load is no longer supplied. The inverter
automatically shuts down when the
time on battery power exceeds three
times the specified backup time.
Note:
The "low battery shutdown" warning
signal can be sent with an adjustable
time delay prior to the effective end of
battery power.
2 turns red
2
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Introduction (cont.)
Operation with the normal
AC source restored
See figure 9.
When normal AC source power (1) is
restored or its voltage returns to within
specified tolerances, the system
automatically returns to its normal
operating mode described above (on
the condition it did not reach the end of
battery power). If the end of battery
power was reached (with the resulting
inverter shutdown), the rectifier/charger
(A) restarts automatically, but the
inverter (B) must be restarted manually.
The rectifier/charger recharges the
battery (D) which was discharged
during the mains outage. During battery
charging, light
The message "BATTERY CHARGING"
is displayed, together with the value of
the recharging current and battery
voltage.
1
2
2 flashes green.
4521
The battery charge cycle takes place in
two steps (see figure 10):
◗ step 1: the battery is recharged at a
constant current limited to 0.1C10 (i.e.
1/10th of the battery capacity specified
for a 10 hour discharge). The DC
voltage increases with the battery
charge until the charge level is
reached;
◗ step 2: the battery is recharged at
constant voltage equal to the charge
level (maximum value 463 V).
The charging current gradually
decreases until reaching a specified
low value (floating current).
For vented lead-acid batteries, the
rectifier/charger supplies the charging
voltage for 0 to 255 hours (parameter
defined by the after-sales support
department) and then the floating
voltage. For sealed lead-acid batteries,
the charging and floating voltages are
the same.
Battery charge cycle
U/I
voltage
Note 1:
If the normal AC source failure is
shorter than 0 to 255 seconds (default
value = 30 seconds) (parameter
defined by after-sales support
department), the charger automatically
supplies the floating voltage given the
low battery discharge.
Note 2:
In frequency converters without battery
power, the return of normal AC source
power results in the automatic restart of
the rectifier/charger and the inverter.
U charge/floating
(sealed batteries)
1
2
Fig. 9
AB
D
C
Fig. 10
current
limiting
0,1 C10
constant voltage
decreasing current
current
U "floating"
(vented batteries)
t
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Introduction (cont.)
Operation in "ECO"
mode
Normal operation
See figure 11.
The power required by the load is
supplied by the bypass AC source (2),
via the static bypass (C). The rectifier/
charger (A) supplies the power required
to float charge and recharge the battery
(D).
1 , 3 and 5 shine green and
Lights
4 flashes green. The message
light
"LOAD PROTECTED, ECO MODE" is
displayed.
Operation with the bypass
AC source outside
tolerances
Whatever the status of the normal AC
source, operation of the rectifier/
charger (A) with the battery (D) is
identical to that presented in the section
on on-line mode operation above.
When bypass AC source (2)
characteristics are outside tolerances
(voltage: ±10%; frequency as per
personalisation; phase sync with
inverter ±3°), the load is supplied via
the inverter (B).
From then on, the minimum operating
time on the inverter (B) is 2 minutes
even if the bypass AC source returns to
within specified tolerances. Refer to
figure 7 in the general appendix if the
normal AC source is present, and to
figure 8 if it is absent. After this 2
minute period, the load is immediately
transferred to the bypass AC source
when the latter returns to within
specified tolerances.
Note:
The maximum transfer time of the load
from the static bypass (C) to the
inverter (B) is 15 ms.
413
1
5
Operation with bypass AC
source restored
◗ no battery discharge (see figure 11).
When bypass AC source power supply
(2) is restored or returns to within
specified tolerances, the load is
transferred back to the static bypass
(C), without an interruption in the
supply of power.
Note: this operating mode does not
depend on the status of the normal AC
source, which may be within or outside
the specified tolerances.
◗ after battery discharge (see figure
12).
Operation of the rectifier/charger (A)
with the battery (D) is identical to that
presented in the section on on-line
mode operation above.
35
1
1
2
AB
1
2
Fig. 12
4
D
C
Forced transfer and return
transfer
◗ forced transfer. When the load is
supplied via the static bypass (C), it
may be transferred to the inverter (B)
by pressing pushbutton 2
19 in the "control panel" section).
The message "FORCED TRANSFER
TO INVERTER REQUESTED, POWER
TO LOAD MAY BE INTERRUPTED" is
displayed. Confirmation by pressing
pushbutton 1
2 is required to effectively
force transfer. The message "LOAD
FORCED TO INVERTER, ECO MODE"
is displayed. Whatever the status of the
bypass AC source, a return to normal
operation in "ECO" mode is possible
only through a forced return transfer to
the static bypass (C).
◗ forced disconnection: as the load is
supplied by the inverter (B), it can be
transferred to the bypass AC source
(M2) via the static bypass (C) by
pressing the pushbutton 2
message "FORCED TRANSFER TO
M2 REQUESTED, POWER TO LOAD
MAY BE INTERRUPTED" is then
displayed. Confirmation by pressing
pushbutton 1
2 is required for
disconnection.
Note:
There are two possibilities: the bypass
AC source is within tolerances or
outside tolerances. In the first case, the
UPS in "ECO" mode returns to normal
operation.
In the second case, the transfer will
take place with a power cut to the load
if the bypass AC source is present, or
the load will cease to be supplied if it is
absent. In both cases, the display reads
"LOAD NOT PROTECTED, ECO
MODE".
Caution:
Return to normal operation of the
installation in the "ECO" mode is
possible only after the bypass AC
source has returned to within specified
tolerances.
0 (see figure
0 . The
2
AB
1
2
Fig. 11
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D
C
Introduction (cont.)
Inverter shutdown or
overload
See figure 13 for devices or
installations operating in on-line mode
with a bypass AC source.
35
1
2
AB
1
D
C
2
Fig. 13
Single-UPS unit (on-line or
"ECO" mode)
◗ in the event of a UPS shutdown
(initiated by the user or by an internal
protective device), the load is
automatically transferred to the bypass
AC source. If transfer conditions are
satisfied, transfer takes place instantly,
without interruption to the load;
Note: transfer conditions are not
satisfied when bypass AC source
characteristics are outside tolerances
(voltage: ±10%; frequency as per
personalisation; phase sync with
inverter ±3°);
◗ in the event of a major transient
overload (greater than 1.65 In),
immediate transfer takes place as
above, without interruption to the load.
The return to the inverter is automatic
when the overload disappears if the
number of possible returns has not
been reached (0 to 255, programmable
by personalisation). If this number has
been reached, the load continues to be
supplied by the bypass AC source. This
operating mode allows start-up of load
devices causing high inrush currents.
This system requires satisfied transfer
conditions.
If the conditions are not satisfied, the
inverter will current limit to 165% of its
rated current for 1 second before
stopping;
◗ in the event of a small but extended
overload (i.e. a continuous level of
power exceeding the full rated load),
the inverter will continue to supply
power for a period depending on the
magnitude of the overload (10 minutes
for a 125% overload, 1 minute for a
150% overload). See the overload
curve in figure 14;
◗ in all three of the above cases,
inverter shutdown and supply of the
load via the bypass AC source results
in the following on the control panel:
◗◗ light 4 goes off,
◗ ◗ activation of the buzzer (continuous
beep),
◗ ◗ light 3 shines green,
◗ ◗ the message "LOAD NOT
PROTECTED, ON-LINE MODE" is
displayed.
Parallel UPSs without
redundancy
The shutdown of one inverter results in
overload on the other inverters in
operation. Two cases may then arise:
◗ if the overload on each remaining
inverter is > than 1.65 ln, the load is
immediately transferred to the bypass
AC source;
◗ if the overload is less than 1.65 ln,
the remaining inverters support the
overload (see curve in figure 14), and
the load is transferred to the bypass AC
source;
◗ after this transfer:
◗◗ the light 4 goes off,
◗ ◗ the buzzer is activated and sounds
continuously,
◗ ◗ the light 3 goes on and turns green,
◗◗ the message "LOAD NOT
PROTECTED, PARALLEL ON-LINE
MODE" is displayed.
I
1,5 In
1,35 In
Parallel UPSs with
redundancy
◗ the shutdown of one UPS unit is of
no consequence for the load. The
others each take up an equal amount of
load power and the load continues to
be supplied normally;
Unit shutdown results in the following
on the control panel:
◗◗ lights 4 and 5 go off,
◗◗ activation of the buzzer (continuous
beep),
◗◗ the message "LOAD NOT
PROTECTED, PARALLEL ON-LINE
MODE" is displayed;
◗ in the event of an overload, the
system only loses its redundancy as
long as the overload is less than the
total rated power of the functioning
units. If the overload is greater, the
operating mode is that previously
described for systems without
redundancy.
Frequency converters
◗ in the event of a shutdown, the load
is no longer supplied with power;
◗ in the event of a major transient
overload (greater than 1.65 In), the
inverter will current limit to 165% of
their rated current for 1 second before
stopping;
◗ in the event of a smaller but
prolonged overload, the inverter
respects the same overload curve as
the single inverter and shuts down;
◗ in all three of the above cases,
inverter shutdown results in the
following:
◗◗ lights 4 and 5 go off,
◗ ◗ activation of the buzzer (continuous
beep),
◗◗ the message "LOAD NOT
PROTECTED, ON-LINE MODE" is
displayed.
Fig. 14
1,25 In
1,15 In
1,10 In
1,05 In
In
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t
(min)
Introduction (cont.)
Operation with an
engine generator set
See figure 15 below.
If a stand-by generator is included in
the installation, it is generally started
automatically in the event of a normal
AC source failure and connected to the
main low voltage switchboard. It is
disconnected when normal AC source
power is restored.
With such a system, the required
battery time may be reduced to the time
necessary for starting and bringing on
line the stand-by generator. The battery
(D) supplies power to the inverter (B)
during the transfers:
◗ normal AC source to the generator;
◗ generator to the normal AC source.
The transfer sequences described
above (normal AC source ➜ battery,
battery ➜ generator, generator ➜
battery, and battery ➜ normal AC
source) are fully automatic. They in no
way affect the load and require no
manual operation by the user.
Note:
To avoid load surges on the generator,
the rectifier/charger is started with a 10
second maximum current consumption
walk-in (lasting 3 to 10 seconds,
depending on the percent load).
To avoid overloading an undersized
engine generator set, it is possible to
set a maximum power level drawn by
the normal AC input. Any additional
power required is supplied by the
battery. This modification can be made
on site by an APC by Schneider
Electric technician.
Output voltage quality
and continuity
The output voltage is stable in
amplitude and frequency and is free of
interruptions or transients outside
specified tolerances, irrespective of
normal AC source or load disturbances
(outages, load step changes, etc.).
Steady state voltage
regulation
For stable or slowly varying load
conditions, the inverter output voltage is
regulated to within ±0.5% in amplitude.
The frequency of the output voltage can
theoretically be regulated to within
0.1% of the rated value, however the
output frequency range may be
intentionally extended to a maximum of
±2 Hz so that the inverter can remain
synchronised with the bypass AC
source and its inherent frequency
fluctuations, thus enabling transfer of
the load to the bypass line at any time.
Note:
The output frequency range can be
personalised and if necessary modified
on the customer site by a qualified APC
by Schneider Electric support
technician from ±0.25 Hz to ±2 Hz in
0.25 HZ steps.
When the bypass AC source voltage
moves outside this frequency range,
the inverter is desynchronised and
operates in "free running" mode, with
the output frequency regulated to a
high level of accuracy by a quartz
oscillator.
When the bypass AC source frequency
returns to within the specified
tolerances, the inverter is gradually resynchronised to the bypass line at a
rate of 0.5 Hz to 2 Hz/s (as per the
value personalised by the after-sales
support department), thus avoiding
exposing the load to sudden frequency
variations.
Transient voltage
regulation
The inverter output voltage is not
notably affected by instantaneous
major variations in load characteristics.
This is made possible by the PWM
(Pulse Width Modulation) chopping
technique and the microprocessorbased regulation system that instantly
compensates for any variation. In
particular, the inverter output voltage
remains within +/- 2% of the rated
voltage for load step changes of 0 to
100% or of 100 to 0%.
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Example of an installation with an engine generator set
MGE Galaxy PW
generator
G
HV system
Fig. 15
main LV switchboard
Mains 2
Mains 1
C
A
B
D
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