American Power Conversion RT User Manual

User Manual

APC Smart-UPS® RT

3000/5000/6000 VA 200-240 VAC

Tower/Rack Mount 3U

Uninterruptible Power Supply

English

990-1289D 03/2006

Introduction

The APC Smart-UPS® RT is a high-performance, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides
protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges. The
UPS filters small utility line fluctuations and isolates electronic equipment from large disturbances
by internally disconnecting from utility line power. The UPS provides continuous power from the
internal battery until utility power returns to safe levels or the battery is fully discharged.

INSTALLATION

Read the Safety Guide before installing the UPS.

Unpacking

Inspect the UPS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.

The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.

Check the package contents:

 UPS (with battery modules disconnected)

 Front bezel

 Literature kit containing:

 Product documentation, Safety Guide,

and Warranty Information

 Smart-UPS RT User Manuals CD

Specifications

TEMPERATURE

PERATING

O

TORAGE

S

MAXIMUM
ELEVATION

OPERATING
STORAGE

HUMIDITY

WEIGHT

UPS

WITH

UPS
PACKAGING

32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
5° to 113° F (-15° to 45° C) charge the UPS
battery every six months

10,000 ft (3,000 m)
50,000 ft (15,240 m)

0 to 95% relative humidity

120 lbs (55 kg)
140 lbs (64 kg)

 Software CD

 Serial cable

 3000 VA XLI models: three output power cords,

two input power cords

 5000/6000 VA XLI models: six output power

cords, Network Management Card
documentation

This unit is designed for indoor use
only. Select a location sturdy enough to
handle the weight.

Do not operate the UPS where there is
excessive dust or the temperature and
humidity are outside the specified limits.

Ensure that the air vents on the front
and rear of the UPS are not blocked.

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Wiring and Connecting the UPS

5000/6000 VA XLI MODELS ONLY: HARDWIRING INSTRUCTIONS

• Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician.

• Install a high magnetic 30/32 A utility circuit breaker.

• Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.

• Use #10 AWG gauge (5 mm

1. Switch the utility circuit breaker OFF.

2. Remove the input access panel.

3. Remove circular knockout.

2

) wire.

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4. Run #10 AWG gauge (5 mm

) wire through the access panel, and connect the wires to the
terminal block (green: ground, brown: hot, blue: neutral). Use an appropriate strain relief (not
included).

5. Switch the utility circuit breaker ON.

6. Check line voltages.

7. Replace the access panel.

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ONNECTING THE BATTERY MODULES AND ATTACHING THE FRONT BEZEL

C

 

 

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B

ASIC CONNECTORS

serial com

normal bypass

EPO terminal

TVSS screw

external battery
pack connector

5000/6000 VA
XLI models

Power management software and interface kits can be used with the UPS.

Use only interface kits supplied or approved by APC.

Any other serial interface cable will be incompatible with the UPS
connector.

Manual bypass enables the user to manually put connected equipment into
bypass mode.

Emergency Power Off terminal allows the user to connect the UPS to the
central EPO system.

The UPS features a transient voltage surge-suppression (TVSS) screw for
connecting the ground lead on surge suppression devices such as telephone
and network line protectors.

When connecting grounding cable, disconnect the unit from the utility
power outlet.

Optional external battery packs provide extended runtime during power
outages. These units support up to ten external battery packs.

See the APC Web site, www.apc.com

for the information on the external

battery pack, SURT192XLBP.

output circuit
breakers

3000/5000/6000 VA
XLJ/XLT/XLTW
models

output circuit
breaker

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ONNECTING EQUIPMENT AND POWER TO THE UPS

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1. Connect equipment to the UPS (cables not included for XLJ/XLT/XLTW models).

2. Avoid using extension cords.

• 3000 VA XLJ/XLT/XLTW/XLI and 5000/6000 VA XLJ/XLT/XLTW models: Using a power

cord, plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only.

• 5000/6000 VA XLJ and 6000 VA XLT models: To draw full power from the UPS have a

qualified electrician cut off the input plug and hardwire the UPS to the appropriate power
panel.

3. Turn on all connected equipment. To use the UPS as a master ON/OFF switch, ensure all

connected equipment is switched ON. The equipment will not be powered until the UPS is
turned on.

4. To power up the UPS press the

• The UPS battery charges when it is connected to utility power. The battery charges to 90%

button on the front panel.

capacity during the first three hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery run
capability during this initial charge period.

5. For additional computer system security, install PowerChute

®

Business Edition Smart-UPS

monitoring software.

O

PTIONS

Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com

 External Battery Pack SURT192XLBP

 Rail Kit SURTRK2

 Isolation Transformer

 Service Bypass Panel

for available accessories.

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