Emerson Liebert GXT4 500-10000 VA User Guide
Liebert® GXT4™ UPS 120V/208V 500VA-3000VA
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Available Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Appearance and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.1 Front Panel and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3.2 Rear Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.5 Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5.1 Mains Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5.2 Manual Bypass Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5.3 Battery Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.5.4 Battery Recharge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.5.5 Frequency Converter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.5.6 Active ECO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.0 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Preparation for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.1 Installation Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.4 Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.1 Tower Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.2 Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.1 Connecting to AC Mains and Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.2 Connecting Battery Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.6 Connecting Communication Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.6.1 Connecting USB Communication Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.6.2 Installing the Optional Liebert IntelliSlot
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Card and Communication Cables . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.0 OPERATION AND DISPLAY PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.1 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2 Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.3 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4 Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4.1 Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4.2 Default Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.3 Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4.4 Prompt List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.5 Warning List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4.6 Fault List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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4.0 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4.1 Startup Checklist for the Liebert GXT4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2 Starting the UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3 Manual Battery Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4 Manual Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.5 Shut Down the Liebert GXT4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.6 Disconnecting Input Power from the Liebert GXT4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.0 COMMUNICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.1 Liebert IntelliSlot Communication Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.1.1 Liebert MultiLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2 USB Port Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.2.1 Configuration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.3 RS-232 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Terminal Block Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.1 Any Mode Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4.2 Battery Mode Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.3 On Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.4.4 Low Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6.0 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.1 Replacing the Internal Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.1.1 Battery Replacement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2 Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.3 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.4 Checking UPS Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.5 Checking UPS Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.0 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
7.1 UPS Symptoms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.1.1 Indicator and LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.1.2 Audible Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.0 BATTERY CABINET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9.0 S
9.1 Product Warranty Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
9.2 Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
PECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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FIGURES
Figure 1 Liebert GXT4 rack/tower models—front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 2 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 500, 700, 1000VA model . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 1500VA model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 4 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 2000VA model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 5 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 3000VA model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 6 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 208V rack/tower, 3000VA model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 7 Operating principle diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 8 Support bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 9 Remove the front plastic bezel cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 10 Rotate the operation and display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 11 Tower installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 12 Cable strain relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 13 Battery cable attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 14 Operation and display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 15 Menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 16 Startup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 17 Startup screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 18 Starting and Start Successful screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 19 Default screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 20 Main Menu screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 21 Status screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 22 CONFIGURATION screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 23 UPS screens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 24 Battery screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 25 ECO Mode screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 26 Outlet1 screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 27 Outlet Control screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 28 Outlet Setting screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 29 Outlet2 setting screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 30 LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 31 Language screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 32 Color screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 33 Factory Default screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 34 Control screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 35 Turn UPS On or Off screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 36 Alarm Control screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 37 Batt Test screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 38 Log screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 39 Clear Log screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 40 About screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 41 Network screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 42 Terminal Block Communication pin layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 43 Removing the front bezel cover and battery door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 44 Disconnecting the battery plug and battery receptacle (front view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 45 Pull out the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 46 Battery cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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TABLES
Table 1 UPS models, power ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table 2 Input circuit breaker specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 3 LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 4 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Table 5 System prompts and meanings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table 6 Warning list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table 7 Fault list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Table 8 Output voltage option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table 9 Replacement internal battery pack model number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Table 10 Description of the displayed fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Table 11 Audible alarm description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Table 12 Troubleshooting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Table 13 Specifications of GXT4-500RT120 - GXT4-700RT120 and GXT4-1000RT120 models . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 14 Specifications of GXT4-1500RT120 - GXT4-3000RT120 and GXT4-3000RT208 models . . . . . . . 45
Table 15 Operating temperature parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 16 Battery cabinet specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 17 Battery run times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
Observe all cautions and warnings in this manual. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.
Refer all UPS and battery service to properly trained and qualified service personnel. Do not
attempt to service this product yourself.
Opening or removing the cover may expose you to lethal voltages within this unit even when
it is apparently not operating and the input wiring is disconnected from the electrical source.
Never work alone.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and
maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to install or
operate this UPS.
UPS Safety Notes
This UPS contains no user-serviceable parts except the internal battery pack. The Off/Bypass
push button does not electrically isolate internal parts. Under no circumstances attempt to gain
internal access other than to replace the batteries due to risk of electric shock or burn. Do not
continue to use the UPS if the front panel indications are not in accordance with these operating
instructions or if the UPS performance alters in use. Refer all faults to your local dealer, Emerson
Network Power representative or Emerson Network Power Channel Support.
This UPS has an internal battery, and the output receptacles of the UPS may carry live voltage even
if the UPS is not connected to utility input power.
Before moving or rewiring this UPS, disconnect utility input power and the battery and make sure
that the UPS is completely shut down. Otherwise, the output terminal may carry live voltage,
presenting an electric shock hazard.
To ensure human safety and normal UPS operation, the UPS must be properly grounded before use.
When the UPS is connected to an IT power distribution system, a short-circuit protection device must
be installed on the neutral line.
Install and use the Liebert GXT4 in the following environments:
• Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C), relative humidity: 0% ~ 95% non-condensing
• Out of direct sunlight
• Away from heat sources
• Stable surface, not subject to vibrations or shocks
• Away from dust and other particulates
• Away from corrosive substances, salts and flammable gases
Keep the air inlet and outlet of this UPS unobstructed. Poor ventilation will increase the internal
temperature of the UPS and can adversely affect the UPS and its batteries.
Keep liquid and foreign objects away from the UPS.
In case of fire, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher to put out the fire. Using a fluid fire extinguisher
may cause electric shock.
This UPS is not intended for use with life support and other designated critical devices. Maximum
load must not exceed that shown on the UPS rating label. This UPS is designed for data processing
equipment. If uncertain, consult your local dealer or Emerson representative.
This UPS is not for use in a computer room as defined in the standard for the Protection of Electronic
Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
The Liebert GXT4-3000RT120
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 30A
maximum branch overcurrent protection.
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The Liebert GXT4-3000RT208 was tested under 20A branch circuit in accordance with the National
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Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 20A
maximum branch overcurrent protection.
Battery Safety
CAUTION
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is toxic and is harmful to skin and
eyes.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
CAUTION
A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following
precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
• Remove watches, rings and other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
• Wear rubber gloves and boots.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
• Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
• Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If it is inadvertently grounded, remove
the source of the ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock will be reduced if grounds are removed during
installation and maintenance (applicable to a UPS and a remote battery supply not having
a grounded supply circuit).
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY—The Liebert GXT4 complies with the limits for a
CLASS A DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Operating this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference that users must
correct at their own expense.
The Liebert GXT4 series complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the
published technical standards. Continued compliance requires installation in accordance with these
instructions and use of accessories approved by Emerson.
Information for the Protection of the Environment
UPS Servicing: UPS makes use of components dangerous for the environment (electronic cards,
electronic components). The components removed must be taken to specialized collection and disposal
centers.
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GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS
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PbH2SO4
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R
Risk of electrical shock
Indicates caution followed by important instructions
AC input
AC output
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Requests the user to consult the manual
Indicates the unit contains a valve-regulated lead acid battery
Recycle
DC voltage
Equipment grounding conductor
Bonded to ground
AC voltage
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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Liebert GXT4 is a compact, online uninterruptible power system (UPS) that continuously
conditions and regulates its output voltage. The Liebert GXT4 is designed to supply microcomputers
and other sensitive equipment with clean sine wave input power.
Upon generation, AC power is clean and stable. However, during transmission and distribution it is
subject to voltage sags, spikes and complete failure that may interrupt computer operations, cause
data loss and damage equipment.
The Liebert GXT4 protects equipment from these disturbances. The Liebert GXT4 continuously
charges its batteries from utility power, enabling it to supply power to connected loads, even when
utility power fails.
This sections describes the UPS, its features, models, appearance and components, operating
principles and operating mode.
1.1 Features
• Intelligent battery management to extend the battery life
• LCD for user-friendly operation and local monitoring and configuration of operational parameters
• Controllable outlet groups
• Flexible network management with Liebert MultiLink
• Fan fault self-inspection and automated diagnostic function
• Intelligent fan operation, automatically changing rotation speed depending on system
requirements, to decrease power consumption and noise
• Input circuit breaker to ease recovery from overloads
• Safety approval from UL and cUL
• Communication options: USB port, Liebert IntelliSlot
• Dry contacts for remote monitoring
• Input power factor greater than0.99
• Output voltage selection function
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1.2 Available Models
Eight UPS models are available.
Table 1 UPS models, power ratings
Model Nominal Power Rating
GXT4-500RT120 500VA/450W
GXT4-700RT120 700VA/630W
GXT4-1000RT120 1000VA/900W
GXT4-1500RT120 1500VA/1350W
GXT4-2000RT120 2000VA/1800W
GXT4-3000RT120 3000VA/2700W
GXT4-3000RT208 3000VA/2700W
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1.3 Appearance and Components
Operation and
Display Panel
Ventilation Slots
Liebert
IntelliSlot
Port
External
Battery
Connector
Programmable Output
Receptacles #1
Input Circuit
Breaker
Cooling
Fan
RS232
Port
Terminal Block
Communication
Input Power Plug
and Cable
USB Port
General Output
Receptacle
Programmable
Output
Receptacle
Strain
Relief
Attachment
1.3.1 Front Panel and Controls
The Liebert GXT4 rack/tower models in various power ratings have the same general appearance,
controls and features (see Figure 1). The various rack/tower and minitower models differ largely in
the type of receptacles each has.
Figure 1 Liebert GXT4 rack/tower models—front view
1.3.2 Rear Panel Features
The rear panel of the Liebert GXT4 has these features:
• Liebert IntelliSlot
•USB port
• Input Circuit Breaker
•Input Receptacle
• General Output Receptacles
• Programmable Output Receptacles
• Cable Strain Relief Attachment Hole
• External Battery Connector
• Cooling Fan
• RS-232 port
• Terminal Block Communication
• Output Circuit Breakers (only on 3000VA models)
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Figure 2 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 500, 700, 1000VA model
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Figure 3 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 1500VA model
Liebert
IntelliSlot
Port
Input Circuit
Breaker
Input Power Plug and
Cable
External
Battery
Connector
Cooling
Fan
RS232
Port
Terminal Block
Communication
Programmable Output
Receptacle #1
Programmable
Output
Receptacle #2
General Output
Receptacle
Strain
Relief
Attachment
USB
Port
Liebert
IntelliSlot
Port
Input Circuit
Breaker
Input Power Plug and
Cable
External
Battery
Connector
Cooling
Fan
RS232
Port
Terminal Block
Communication
Programmable Output
Receptacle #1
Programmable
Output
Receptacle #2
General Output
Receptacle
Strain
Relief
Attachment
USB
Port
Figure 4 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 2000VA model
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Figure 5 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 120V rack/tower, 3000VA model
Liebert
IntelliSlot
Port
USB Port
Input Circuit
Breaker
Terminal Block
Communication
RS232
Port
Cooling
Fan
External
Battery
Connector
Strain Relief
Attachment
Programmable Output
Receptacle #1
Input Power Plug and
Cable
General Output
Receptacle
Programmable
Output
Receptacle #2
Output
Circuit
Breaker
Output
Input Power Plug
and Cable, L6-20P
External
Battery
Connector
USB Port
Cooling
Fan
Input Circuit
Breaker
Programmable
Output
Receptacle 1
L6-15R
Output
Circuit
Breakers
Liebert
IntelliSlot
Port
Terminal Block
Communication
Non-Programmable
Output Receptacle 2
L6-20R
Programmable
Output
Receptacle 2
L6-15R
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Figure 6 Rear panel components—Liebert GXT4 208V rack/tower, 3000VA model
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1.4 Major Components
TVSS
EMI/RFI
Input
Filter
Inverter
DC-DC
Converter
Battery
Charger
Battery
Dynamic
Bypas s
L
G
N/L2*
G
L
Programmable
Outlet
Group 1
General
Outlet
Group
Programmable
Outlet
Group 2
General
Outlet
(3000 VA Only)
N/L2*
EMI/RFI
Output
Filter
* NOT E: ONLY the GXT 4-3000 RT208 m odel (208V) requires L 2 (L6- 20P).
All other model s c overed in this manual are 120 V L-N wired
Rectifier /
PFC
The operating principle of the UPS is illustrated in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Operating principle diagram
Product Description
The UPS is composed of utility input, TVSS and EMI/RFI filters, rectifier/PFC, inverter, battery
charger, DC-to-DC converter, battery, dynamic bypass and UPS output.
Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS) and EMI/RFI Filters
The Liebert GXT4 has surge protection and filters that protect the connected load from power surges,
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). These features can
minimize any surges or interference present in the utility power. The filters also prevent surges or
interference generated by the UPS from adversely affecting devices connected on the same branch as
the UPS.
Rectifier/Power Factor Correction (PFC) Circuit
In normal operation, the Liebert GXT4’s rectifier/power factor correction (PFC) circuit converts utility
power to regulated DC power for use by the inverter while ensuring that the wave shape of the input
current used by the UPS is near ideal. Extracting this sinewave input current achieves two objectives:
• Efficient power use by the UPS
• Reduced reflected harmonics
This results in cleaner power being available to other devices in the building not being protected by
the Liebert GXT4.
Inverter
In normal operation, the Liebert GXT4’s inverter utilizes the DC output of the PFC to produce
precise, regulated sine wave AC power. When utility power fails, the inverter receives DC power from
the DC-to-DC Converter. In either operation mode, the UPS inverter is online, continuously
generating clean, precise, regulated AC output power.
Battery Charger
The battery charger utilizes energy from the utility power and precisely regulates it to continuously
float charge the batteries. The batteries are being charged whenever the Liebert GXT4 is plugged in,
even when the UPS is not turned On.
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DC-to-DC Converter
The DC-to-DC converter raises the DC voltage from the battery to the optimum operating voltage for
the inverter. This allows the inverter to operate continuously at its optimum efficiency and voltage,
thus increasing reliability.
Battery
The Liebert GXT4 uses valve-regulated, nonspillable, lead acid batteries. To maintain battery design
life, operate the Liebert GXT4 in an ambient temperature of 32°F to 77°F (0°C to 25°C).
Optional external battery cabinets are available to extend battery run times.
Dynamic Bypass
The Liebert GXT4 provides an alternate path for utility power to the connected loads in the unlikely
event of a UPS malfunction. Should the Liebert GXT4 have an overload, overtemperature or UPS
failure condition, the UPS automatically transfers the connected loads to bypass.
NOTE
The bypass power path does not protect the connected loads from disturbances on the utility.
1.5 Operating Mode
The UPS operation modes include the following: Mains (AC) Mode, Bypass Mode, Battery Mode,
Battery Recharge Mode, Active ECO Mode and Frequency Converter Mode.
Refer to 9.0 - Specifications for details about the operating mode indicators and control buttons.
Product Description
1.5.1 Mains Mode
During Mains Mode, the mains provides input power to the Liebert GXT4. The filters, PFC circuit
and inverter process this power to provide high-quality sine wave power to connected loads. The UPS
maintains the batteries in a fully charged state.
1.5.2 Manual Bypass Mode
Manual Bypass Mode occurs when the unit is manually placed in internal bypass by navigating the
LCD display menu to select 3 Control > 1 Turn On & Off > Turn UPS Bypass. Bypass operation is
indicated by an audible alarm and illuminated amber bypass indicator. (If other indicators are
illuminated, refer to 7.0 - Troubleshooting). During Bypass Mode, mains power bypasses the
inverter and provides energy to the connected load.
NOTICE
Risk of loss of power to the connected load. Can cause equipment damage.
Turning Off the UPS in Bypass Mode will result in loss of output power to the connected load.
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1.5.3 Battery Mode
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The Liebert GXT4 enters Battery Mode when mains power fails or is outside acceptable limits. The
battery system supplies power through the DC-to-DC converter to the inverter to generate clean AC
power for the connected loads.
When the Liebert GXT4 enters Battery Mode, the UPS sounds a half-second beep at 10-second
intervals. When approximately 2 minutes of run time remains, the beeps sound every 5 seconds to
warn that the battery is getting low (this Low Battery Warning is user-configurable).
In Battery Mode, the battery indicator will illuminate and the LCD will show the prompt utility power
not available.
Press either the Up or Down button once, then press the Enter button to clear the prompt and silence
the audible alarm. Once the alarm prompt has been acknowledged, the screen showing the estimated
battery run time and battery capacity will be visible. Refer to 7.0 - Troubleshooting.
For approximate battery run times, refer to Table 17.
NOTICE
Risk of loss of power to the connected load. Can cause equipment damage.
Turning Off the Liebert GXT4 when it is in Battery Mode will result in loss of output power to
the connected load.
If the UPS is turned Off manually, it must be manually restarted after mains power returns.
If the UPS is turned Off by a communication signal or because the batteries are depleted, it
will operate as set in the configuration program for Auto-Restart (Refer to 5.2.1 -
Configuration Program).
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1.5.4 Battery Recharge Mode
Once mains power is applied to the Liebert GXT4, the Battery Charger begins charging the batteries.
1.5.5 Frequency Converter Mode
All models of the Liebert GXT4 are capable of frequency conversion. Frequency Conversion Mode can
be selected using the configuration program. Allowable frequency operating modes include:
• Auto Sensing - 50Hz or 60Hz – Bypass Enabled
• Auto Sensing - 50Hz or 60Hz – Bypass Disabled
• Frequency Converter - 50Hz – Bypass Disabled
• Frequency Converter - 60Hz – Bypass Disabled
NOTE
The default for all models of the Liebert GXT4 is “Auto Sensing - 50Hz or 60Hz – Bypass
Enabled.”
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
Never touch the AC input receptacle while the UPS is operating. Voltage may still be present
even when the AC input indicator is Off.
1.5.6 Active ECO Mode
All Liebert GXT4 models can operate in Active ECO Mode. In this mode, the connected equipment is
powered through the bypass path to increase efficiency, reducing the electrical costs.
Active ECO mode keeps the rectifier and inverter operating, allowing the inverter to remain
synchronized to bypass. This synchronization allows the transfer of the connected equipment to UPS
inverter power almost seamlessly if bypass power falls outside the user-set limits. Once bypass power
returns within the acceptable parameters, the UPS will return to Active ECO Mode operation.
The default setting is Active ECO Mode Off.
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2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Unpack the UPS and conduct the following checks:
• Inspect the UPS for shipping damage. If any shipping damage is found, report it to the carrier and
your local dealer or your Emerson representative immediately.
• Check the accessories included in packaging list. If there is any discrepancy, contact your local
dealer or your Emerson representative immediately.
2.2 What’s Included
• Terminal Block Communication Terminals
• Compact Disk with:
• Liebert MultiLink
• Configuration Program
• User Manual
• USB Cable—one, 1.2m (3.9 ft.) long
• RS-232 Cable—one, 2m (6-1/2 ft) long
• Cable Strain Relief—two pieces
• Rack mounting hardware, including screws, handles and mounting rail kit (not included with
model numbers ending with an “E”)
• Plastic tower stand sets—two (four pieces)
• Warnings, Safety Instructions booklet and WEEE recycling sheet (ISO 14001 compliance))
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NOTE
The GXT4 External Battery Cabinet shipping package includes one battery cabinet, two spacers
for tower configuration and one DC power cable and rack mounting hardware, including
screws, handles and mounting rail kit (not included with model numbers ending with an “E”).
2.3 Preparation for Installation
2.3.1 Installation Environment
• Install the UPS indoors in a controlled environment, where it cannot be accidentally turned Off.
The installation environment should meet the specifications listed in 9.0 - Specifications).
• Place it in an area of unrestricted airflow around the unit, away from water, flammable liquids,
gases, corrosives, and conductive contaminants. Avoid direct sunlight.
NOTE
Operating the Liebert GXT4 in temperatures above 77°F (25°C) reduces battery life.
Installation Clearances
Maintain at least 4 inches (100mm) clearance in the front and rear of the Liebert GXT4. Do not
obstruct the air inlets on the front panel and rear panel of the UPS; blocking the air inlets reduces
ventilation and heat dissipation, shortening the service life of the Liebert GXT4.
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