Liebert UPStation GX User Manual

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POWER PROTECTION

UPStation® GX

1000 VA to 3000 VA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Do not attempt to service this product or replace the

batteries yourself. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to
dangerous voltages, even if the UPS is unplugged. There are no user­serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ADHERE TO ALL OPERATING INSTRUC- TIONS
AND WARNINGS ON THE UNIT AND IN THIS MANUAL.

2. CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. CETTE NOTICE CONTIENT DES
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ.

3. Liebert Corporation neither recommends nor knowingly sells this product for

use with life support or other U.S. FDA designated ”critical” devices.

4. CAUTION: A BATTERY PRESENTS A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR BURN
FROM HIGH SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS.

5. ATTENTION: UNE BATTERIE PEUT PRÉSENTER UN RISQUE DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE DE BRULURE PAR TRANSFERT D’ÉNERGIE. SUIVRE LES
PRÉCATIONS QUI S’IMPOSENT.

6. WHEN REPLACING BATTERIES, USE THE SAME NUMBER AND TYPE OF
BATTERIES. PROPER BATTERY DISPOSAL REQUIRED. REFER TO LOCAL
CODES.

7. POUR LE REMPLACEMENT, UTILISER LE MEME NOMBRE ET MODELE DE
BATTERIES. L’ELIMINATION DES BATTERIES EST REGLEMENTEE.
CONSULTER LES CODES LOCAUX.

8. WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, INSTALL IN A
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROLLED AREA FREE FROM CONDUCTIVE
CONTAMINANTS.

9. AVERTISSEMENT: POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE D’INCENDLE OU DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE, INSTALLE DANS UN SECTEUR AVEC TEMPERATURE CONTROLE
ET HUMIDITE CONTROLEE EXAMPT DE POLLUANTS CONDUCTEURS.

10. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating UPS. Operate indoors
only. Protect UPS from moisture and install it in a clean environment, free from
flammable liquids, gases, or corrosive substances.

11. WARNING: Do not modify cable. Consult dealer if connector does not match
equipment. UPS must be grounded at all times while in use. Turn UPS OFF before
unplugging, or the safety ground from UPS to equipment will be removed.

12. CAUTION: Output receptacles on the UPS are electrically live if the UPS is ON, even
if the UPS is not plugged in. The on/off switch on the UPS does not electrically isolate
the internal parts. To isolate the UPS, turn it OFF and unplug it.

13. CAUTION: Ground leakage current must not exceed 2.75 milli-amperes. Most data
processing equipment meets this requirement if you use no more than 4 pieces of
equipment. Note: These instructions may be modified by local wiring regulations.

14. Unplug the UPS and turn the power switch OFF before cleaning. Use only water
dampened cloth, never liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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15. Do not plug appliances, such as hair dryers or heaters into UPS receptacles.

16. Operate UPS only from a grounded outlet (2 wire plus ground) 120 VAC, 60/50 Hz.

17. The UPS is equipped with a grounded NEMA 5-15 input power plug. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of this plug. If unable to fully insert the plug into the outlet, contact
an electrician. All utility receptacles must be grounded as well.

18. Route power supply cords so they are not walked on or pinched.

19. Never block or insert any object into ventilation holes or other openings. Maintain a
minimum clearance of 4” all around UPS for proper air flow and cooling.

20. CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate battery. Released electrolyte is harmful to skin
and eyes and may be toxic.

21. CAUTION: This UPS complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a commercial environment. This UPS generates, uses, and
radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this UPS in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference which
the user must correct at his own expense.

INTRODUCTION & SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Congratulations on choosing the Liebert UPStation® GX UPS. It provides continuous,
conditioned power to microcomputers and other data processing equipment.

Upon generation, AC power is clean and stable. However, during transmission, it may be
subject to load variations or accidents that cause power problems like low voltage, voltage
spikes, or complete power failure. These problems may interrupt computer operations,
cause data loss, or even damage equipment.

The UPS protects against many of these disturbances. It smoothes out voltage variations
and during complete power failure, supports equipment long enough for an orderly
shutdown. These compact units are available in three ratings: 1000, 1500, and 2100 VA.
This manual includes specifications for each model.

The UPStation® GX is a compact ”on-line” UPS that supplies critical equipment with
continuous premium, computer-grade power. An ”On-line” UPS continuously generates
and regulates output power, whether utility power is present or not. In contrast, a ”standby”
UPS only generates output power when utility power fails.

The UPStation® GX supplies critical equipment with clean, sinewave power to simulate
utility-generated power. Equipment like computers, monitors, printers, phone systems, and
laboratory instruments operate best on sinewave power.

The LED bar displays indicate ”percentage load” and ”battery capaci
two levels of alarms during battery operation, self-diagnostics, and a combination battery
test / alarm silence switch.

To allow communications between the UPS and a LAN server or other computer system,
the UPStation’ GX UPS is equipped with an RS-232 interface port. This port provides
detailed operating information including voltages, currents, temperature, and alarm status
to the host system when used with Liebert SiteNet soft- ware. In addition, this port allows
remote programming of UPS operation and numerous internal operating parameters.

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MAJOR INTERNAL UPS COMPONENTS

Surge Suppression and EMI/RFI Filters

These components provide surge protection and filter electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference present in the utility line. These components enable the UPS to supply pure
sinewave power to sensitive equipment.

Power Factor Correction Circuit

This circuit changes the utility AC input to DC for use by the inverter and ensures sinewave
input current to the UPS. Sinewave input achieves two things: increased power efficiency
and reduced power distortion.

Inverter

The inverter converts the DC output of the power factor correction circuit to regulated AC
sinewave power. During either normal utility power operation or battery operation, the
inverter continuously generates and regulates output power.

Charger

The charger regulates energy from the power factor correction circuit to continuously
charge the batteries. The charger operates whenever the UPS is ON. For maximum
battery charge life and power protection, leave the UPS ON.

Battery
The sealed, maintenance-free, spill-proof batteries in the UPStation® GX last for 5 years at
typical room temperatures and with normal charging. They maintain UPS output at full
rated power for 10 minutes. Reducing the load increases battery back-up time.

Bypass
This standard UPStation® GX feature provides an alternate power source to the output
automatically in the event of over-temperature or fault within the UPS. Audible and visual
alarms indicate Bypass operation. The UPS remains on Bypass until the user resets the
power switch by turning it OFF then ON.
CAUTION: Resetting the power switch causes loss of power to the outlet receptacles.
Perform all necessary shutdown procedures on critical loads before resetting the power
switch.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

Unpack UPS, carefully noting the packing method. Retain packaging. To return the UPS,
re-pack as originally shipped. CAUTION: The units are heavy. The UGX1000RT-60
weighs 71 Ibs; the UGX1500RT-60 weighs 83 Ibs; the UGX2100RT- 60 weighs 97 lbs.
Take proper precautions when lifting or moving them.

Inspect UPS for freight damage. Contact the carrier and/or your distributor concerning
freight damage or missing parts.

UPS Configuration

Turn UPS On/Off switch OFF. The manufacturer ships the UPStation® GX from the factory
in tower configuration. If this suits your application, follow the tower installation instructions.
If your application requires rackmount configuration, follow the rack-mount installation
instructions.

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Load

Capacity

Test / Reset

Lift Here to

Tower-Oriented

Template Inlay

Top Cover Screws

Rear View

Flange Screws

Top Cover

Support Bracket

(with top cover off)

Bottom View

GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

NOTE: Use a utility receptacle with bonded neutral and ground to prevent UPS damage.

Damage due to faulty utility wiring is not covered by product warranty. The UPS will not
start with an incorrectly wired input AC supply, for example if the line and neutral wires are
reversed. In this situation, the UPS flashes all the LED indicators and sounds an alarm on
start-up.

High input voltage (132 volts and above) on start-up, causes the UPS to flash the
”NORMAL” indicator and sound an audible alarm. Low or unavailable input voltage (105
volts and below) terminates start-up and causes the UPS to illuminate the ”FAULT”
indicator and the first two segments of the ”LOAD” bar indicator.
If you encounter any of these conditions, call a qualified electrician.

Place UPS in a location of unrestricted airflow. Maintain a minimum of 4 inches (10 cm)
clearance at the front and rear of the UPS. Maintain an ambient temperature range of 50’
to 95’ F (10° to 35° C). NOTE: UPS operation in ambient temperatures above 77° F (25°
C) reduces battery life.

Locate UPS where it cannot be accidentally turned off, in an area free of moisture,
flammable liquids, gases, or corrosives.

RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION

1. Turn the ON/OFF switch at the front of the

UPS OFF. Remove tower-oriented template
inlay from the front display area. The
rackmount-oriented designations are printed
on the UPS beneath the template inlay.

2. Remove the three top cover screws on the
rear of the UPS. Push the top cover towards

the rear of the UPS and lift off.

3. Remove the metal top cover support bracket.
Retain the two flange screws near the front
of the UPS.

4. Gently lay the unit on its right side (when
viewing the unit from the front) and remove
the six rubber feet. Retain the screws from
the two front feet to fasten securing flanges.

5. Liebert offers kits for UPS rail or slide
installation. Install the UPS on rackmount
rails, slides or shelves. Use the installation
instructions which came with your rackmount
kit.

6. Switch OFF load equipment and plug it into
the UPS output receptacles. Plug UPS into
a dedicated and grounded wall receptacle,
properly protected by a circuit breaker or
fuse. Use a 15 amp device for the 1000 VA
or 1500 VA units, and a 20 amp device for
2100 VA units. Turn ON the UPS.

Remove Inlay

Off

Retain Screws

from front two feet

Battery

Fault

Normal

Top View