APC PMP3XS-B, PMF3XS-B, PML3XS-B, PMJ3XS-B, PMH3XS-B User Manual

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Installation and

Operation Manual

APC Brick Panel Products

PMF3XS-B PMJ3XS-B

PMP3XS-B PMH3XS-B PMG3XS-B

PML3XS-B

The Brick Panel Product Surge Protective Devices (SPD) are designed to deliver specification grade performance at the service entrance, branch panels or other critical locations. The APC SurgeArrest® Branch Panel Mount Products have replaceable multi-phase modules, a display panel with surge counter, LED status indicators, and an audible alarm and comes in a NEMA 3R enclosure.

Compliant with UL1449 3rd Edition requirements dated September 29, 20 09.

Table of Contents

Precautions ............................................................................................... 4

Introduction ............................................................................................... 6

Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection ................................................... 8

Storage ....................................................................................................... 8

Safety Labels ............................................................................................. 8

Identification Nameplate .......................................................................... 8

Installation Considerations ...................................................................... 8

Environment ................................................................................................8

Audible Noise ..............................................................................................8

Mounting ..................................................................................................... 8

Service Clearance .......................................................................................8

Equipment Performance .............................................................................8

Electrical .................................................................................................... 9

Voltage Rating ............................................................................................9

Terminals, Wire Size, and Installation Torque ..........................................10

Branch Circuit Overcurrent Protection and Disconnect Means .................10

Location of SPD .............................................................. ..........................11

Grounding ................................................................................................ 12

Installation ............................................................................................... 13

Conduit Location and Recommendations .................................................13

Special Enclosure Considerations ............................................................13

Removing and Reconnecting the RJ45 Patch Cables ........................ 13

NEMA 3R Applications ........................................................................13

Optional Flush Mounting .....................................................................13

Optional Integral Switch ......................................................................13

Wiring ....................................................................................................... 14

Wiring Diagrams without Integral Switch .................................................. 15

Operation ................................................................................................. 16

LED Status Indicators ............................................................................... 16

Audible Alarm ............................................................................................17

Surge Counter ...........................................................................................17

Dry Contacts ........................... ... ................................................... ... ......... 18

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................................................... 19

Preventive Maintenance ...........................................................................19

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 20

Replacement Parts ...................................................................................20

Customer Support................................ .. ................................................... .24

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DANGER

Precautions

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.

• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.

• Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.

• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.

• Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on power to this equipment.

• This equipment must be effectively grounded per all applicable codes. Use an equipment-grounding conductor to connect this equipment to the power system ground.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

LOSS OF BRANCH CIRCUIT POWER/LOSS OF SURGE SUPPRESSION

• Ensure that the branch circuit breaker or fuse trip characteristic has been coordinated with the overcurrent components inside the SPD (See Table 1).

• Perform periodic inspection of the SPD status indicator lights as part of the preventative maintenance schedule.

• Promptly service the SPD when an alarm state exists.

• Use dry contacts to signal an alarm state to the central supervisory system for unmanned, inaccessible, or critical installations.

• Use multiple SPDs to achieve redundancy for critical applications.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

At end-of-life conditions, Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) can lose their ability to block power system voltage and attempt to draw excessive current from the line. This SPD is equipped with overcurrent and overtemperature components that will automatically disconnect the surge suppression elements from the mains should the surge suppression elements reach end of life. Tripping of the branch circuit breaker or fuse feeding the SPD can occur. Mitigate the tripping of the branch circuit breaker or fuse feeding the SPD by coordinating the surge suppression elements with the branch circuits.

For the purposes of coordination, the SPD is equipped with overcurrent components that will limit the per phase I listed in table 1 when connected to a power system with a short-circuit current rating not exceeding 200,000 A.

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CAUTION

Precautions

Table 1:

SPD Per Phase I2tI

PM_3XS-B 175 kA2 seconds 17,000 A RMS 40,000 A RMS 220 A

LOSS OF SURGE SUPPRESSION

• Do not energize the SPDs until the electrical system is completely installed, inspected, tested, and all conductors have been connected and functional, including the neutral.

• Verify the voltage rating of the device and system before energizing the SPD.

• Disconnect the SPD, including the neutral, from the power source before performing high-potential insulation testing or any tests where SPD components will be subjected to voltages higher than their rated turn-on voltage.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing the APC SurgeArrest® PM_3X Series “Brick” Surge Protective Device. The APC non-modular Surge Protective Device (SPD) is a high-quality, high-energy surge attenuation system that has been designed

to protect sensitive equipment from damaging transient voltage surges. Proper installation is imperative to maximize the surge suppressor’s effectiveness and performance.

This manual is to be used as a guide for installing the device. Read and understand all information contained in this manual prior to installation. The outlined procedures are not intended to supersede local or national electrical codes. Check all applicable electrical

codes to assure compliance. This device must be installed by qualified electrical personnel. The installer should follow the steps detailed in this manual to

ensure proper installation. A copy of the installer’s invoice, detailing the installation of this device, is required in order to take advantage of the unit’s product w arranty.

The SurgeArrest applications. These units provide replaceable “brick” (all included surge protections are encapsulated into a single “brick” module) surge protection and are available in 120 kA phase rating.

All APC products are extensively tested according to industry standards as set by IEEE C62.41 and C62.45 for Type 2 Applications. Type 2 applications are permanently connected to SPDs intended for installation on the load side of the service equipment overcurrent device; including SPDs at the branch panel.

Save this manual! It includes instructions regarding the product warranty and replacement parts. Testing

Any factory or on-site testing that exceeds the normal operating voltage, such as high-potential insulation testing or other tests where the suppression components will be subjected to voltages higher than their rated “turn on” voltage, must be run with the suppressor disconnected from the power source. For 4-wire devices, the neutral connection at the SPD must also be disconnected prior to performing high-potential testing and then reconnected upon completion of the test.

Failure to disconnect this surge suppression device and its associated suppression components during elevated voltage testing will result in damage to the suppression components and/or other electronic components.

PM_3X Series product lines specify a parallel SPD designed for service entrance and downstream panelboard

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DANGER

Introduction

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices. See NFPA 70E.

• This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel.

• Turn off all power supplying this equipment before working on or inside equipment.

• Always use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm power is off.

• Replace all devices, doors and covers before turning on power to this equipment.

• This equipment must be effectively grounded per all applicable codes. Use an equipment-grounding conductor to connect this equipment to the power system ground.

Failure to follow these instruct ions will result in death or serio us injury.

NOTE: T y pe 2 SPDs are designed for use on

the load side of the service entrance Overcurrent Protection Device (OCPD) only.

NOTE: F or troubleshooting, call APC Technical Support at 1-800-800-4272.

Proper installation is imperative to maximize the modular Surge Protective Device’s (SPD’s) effectiveness and performance. The installer should follow the steps outlined in this instruction bulletin to ensure proper installation. Read the entire instruction bulletin before beginning the installation. These instructions are not intended to replace national or local electrical codes. Check all applicable electrical codes to verify compliance. Installation of modular surge suppressors should only be performed by qualified electrical personnel.

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Inspection

Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection

Inspect the entire shipping container for damage or signs of mishandling before unpacking the device. Remove the packing material and further inspect the device for any obvious shipping damage. If any damage is found and is a result of shipping or handling, immediately file a claim with the shipping company.

Storage The device should be stored in a clean, dry environment. Storage temperature

is -40 °F to +149 °F (-40 °C to +65 °C). All of the packaging materials should be left intact until the device is ready for installation.

Safety Labels English, Spanish, and French versions of all safety labels (Danger, Warning,

Caution) are provided.

Identification Nameplate The identification nameplate is located on the inside of the door/cover.

Figure 1: SPD Nameplate Example

Installation Considerations

Environment The device is designed to operate in an ambient temperature range of

-4 °F to +149 °F (-20 °C to + 65 °C) with a relative humidity of 0 to 95% noncondensing. Refer to the product catalog for further details on enclosures. All SPDs operate normally without reduction in performance when subjected to shock and vibrations described in IEC 60721-3-3, Class 3M4.

Audible Noise The device background noise is negligible and does not restrict the location of

the installation.

Mounting The device is designed to be surface or flush mounted. Refer to the device

submittal drawings or the product catalog for typical mounting dimensions and weight.

Service Clearance The service clearance should meet all applicable code requirements. Equipment Performance To obtain the maximum system performance, locate the device as close to the

circuit being addressed as possible to minimize the interconnecting wiring length. For every foot of wire length, approximately 160 volts (6 kV / 3 kA, 8/20 microsecond) is added to the suppressed voltage. The Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) is located on the device nameplate and is measured 6 inches from the device terminals, according to UL 1449 Third Edition.

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