Power Inspired VFI6KT, VFI10KT User Manual
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MAN-VFI-KT-REV2
User Manual
VFI-KT Series UPS
VFI6KT
VFI10KT
Power Inspired Ltd
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Thank you for purchasing the Power Inspired VFI-KT series of UPS.
Please read this manual before use and installation.
The information contained herein, in subject to change without notice.
Important Notes
Please contact Power Inspired if you intend to use the UPS in an application that has an impact on
human life such as:
- Life Support Equipment
- Critical escape routes such as elevators or fire doors.
If using this unit in conjunction with a generator:
- it is suggested the capacity of the generator should be in excess of 30% of the capacity of the loads.
- the rating of the generator should be 1.5 to 2x the capacity of the UPS.
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Contents
Safety................................................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 5
EMC ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 5
Warning symbols ................................................................ ................................ ................................ . 5
Product description ................................................................ ................................ .............................. 6
Applications ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 6
Product range ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 6
System block diagram ................................................................ ................................ .......................... 7
Features ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 7
Installation ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 8
Siting considerations ................................................................ ................................ ............................ 8
Wiring considerations ................................................................ ................................ ........................... 8
Operation from a generator ................................................................ ................................ .................. 9
Circuit breaker and cable sizes................................................................ ................................ ............. 9
Unpacking the UPS ................................................................ ................................ .............................. 9
Rear panel layout ................................................................ ................................ ............................... 10
Wiring the UPS ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .. 11
Wiring units in parallel ................................................................ ................................ ........................ 12
Operation................................................................ ................................ ................................ ..............14
Working modes ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .. 14
On-Line mode ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 14
Bypass mode ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 14
Battery mode ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 14
ECO mode ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 14
Before switch on ................................................................ ................................ ................................ 15
Switching on the UPS ................................................................ ................................ ........................ 15
Switching off the UPS ................................................................ ................................ ........................ 16
Swapping out a UPS on a live system ................................................................ ................................ 16
Front panel controls and indicators ................................................................ ................................ ..... 17
Navigating the system menu ................................................................ ................................ ......................... 18
Figure menu items ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 18
Status menu items ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 18
Setting menu items ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 19
LCD display messages ................................................................ ................................ ................................ . 21
Maintenance ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .........22
Fan ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 22
Battery ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 22
External battery change ................................................................ ................................ ..................... 22
Visual check................................................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 22
UPS status check ................................................................ ................................ ............................... 22
Function check ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ... 22
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Troubleshooting ................................................................ ................................ ................................ .. 23
Appendix 1 Signals options ................................................................ ................................ ................ 24
RS232 serial port ................................................................ ................................ ............................... 24
Contact closure (basic monitoring and control) ................................................................ ................... 24
SNMP card (advanced monitoring and control)................................................................ ................... 25
Relay card (advanced monitoring and control) ................................................................ .................... 25
Appendix 2 Parallel board signals ................................................................ ................................ ...... 27
LBS (Load Bus Synchronisation) ................................................................ ................................ ........ 27
Dry contact relay signals ................................................................ ................................ .................... 27
Appendix 3 Specifications ................................................................ ................................ ................... 28
Electrical ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 28
Mechanical ................................................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 30
Appendix 4 Optional equipment ................................................................ ................................ .......... 30
Appendix 5 UPS alarm tables ................................................................ ................................ .............. 31
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Safety
WARNING! THIS UPS IS CLASSED AS PLUGGABLE TYPE B OR PERMANENTLY
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE INSTALLED, COMMISSIONED AND
MAINTAINED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. AN APPROPIATE AND READILY
ACCESIBLE DISCONNECT DEVICE MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO THE FIXED SUPPLY
WIRING TO THE UPS.
There are dangerous voltages and high temperatures inside the UPS. During installation, operation and
maintenance please abide by local safety instructions, regulations and laws. Failure to do so may result in
injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Safety instructions in this manual are supplementary to local
safety instructions. Power Inspired does not accept any liability caused as a result of failure to
follow safety instructions. Please note the following:
Do not operate the UPS in an environment or application outside of that detailed in the user manual.
Do not exceed rated load of UPS and ensure it operates in a dry, well ventilated location away from
any area or situation in which there is a risk of fire, such as direct sunlight or other sources of heat.
Under no circumstances open the UPS as there are no user serviceable parts. There are high
capacity batteries inside and other electronics that can cause electric shock. If the UPS requires
internal maintenance or battery replacement, contact Power Inspired.
In pluggable type B applications the UPS must be switched off and isolated prior to removal of the
AC mains input plug from the mains supply socket, as detailed on the warning label fitted on the UPS.
The UPS mains input cable must be connected to an earthed mains supply for operator safety and
EMC compliance.
If the UPS emits smoke, turn off immediately the input circuit breaker at the back of the unit and, if
fitted, the battery circuit breaker, and contact Power Inspired.
EMC
WARNING! This is a product for commercial and industrial applications in the second
environment.
This is a category C2 UPS product. In a residential environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures. (As
stated in: EN62040-2:2006).
Warning symbols
The safety symbols used in this manual are shown in table below. They alert you to important safety
information that you need to be aware of when installing, operating and maintaining the UPS.
Safety Symbol Indication
Attention
Static discharge sensitive
Electric shock
Caution: A caution describes a situation in which there is a risk of damage to equipment.
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Product description
Applications
This UPS series provides reliable AC backup power to various types of equipment, for example computer
centres, network management centres, analytical equipment, and telecommunication systems.
Product range
The VFI-KT series is available in 6KVA and 10KVA models.
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System block diagram
The UPS can be installed and operated as a single unit or it can be operated with other units of the same
type in parallel N+1 redundant mode for additional reliability, or in a parallel capacity mode for increased
output rating. To operate in parallel, units must be specified and purchased with a factory fitted parallel
kit. Figure 1 is a functional block diagram representing a single UPS. In cases where it is not possible to
meet the hold-up time with an internal battery, an external battery pack can be added.
Figure 1 Single unit block diagram
Features
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VFI-KT units have an intelligent online sine -wave output with power factor correction. High
frequency double-conversion and a wide input voltage range ensure continuous output for areas with
poor power supply regulation.
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DSP technology for digital control ensures high reliability, circuit protection and self-diagnostics in the
unlikely event of a fault. Intelligent digital battery management extends battery life and ensures
optimum performance.
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An LCD panel and LED indicators clearly display the system status and system parameters such as
input/output voltage, frequency, load, and unit temperature.
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Network power management can be achieved by using UPS monitoring software.
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A hot-plug input/output and maintenance bypass switch assembly ensures power to the load is
maintained if you need to service or repair a single unit. Where units are used in parallel an external
maintenance bypass switch must be used as the built in bypass switch is only rated for the current of
a single UPS.
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Installation
Siting considerations
Before unpacking and installing the unit, consider the following:
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DO NOT expose the UPS to high temperatures, water ingress, flammable or corrosive gas, dust,
direct sunlight or explosives.
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Locate the UPS indoors on a level surface as close as possible to the equipment it will be powering to
minimise cable voltage drops. Allow enough spare cable to move the UPS and access the rear and
side panels during servicing.
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Maintain a gap of at least 20 cm from walls or other equipment and ensure the ventilation holes/slots
at the front and rear of the units are not obstructed.
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For maximum battery life and improved product reliability ensure cool air is available at the front of the
unit. As an approximation, battery life is halved for every 10°C rise in temperature.
Wiring considerations
To ensure a safe installation please follow these instructions and the local electrical code of the area or
country in which you are installing the equipment:
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If the UPS is to be supplied from a local transformer, ensure the transformer kVA rating is at least
50% greater than the UPS output kVA rating.
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Use circuit breakers and cables with the correct rating (see the next section).
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Always fit an MCB between the mains supply live line only and the UPS input (see Figure 2).
Caution: Do not fit an MCB in the neutral line.
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Because of the high leakage current, permanently hard wire all the a.c. cables or use industrial
connectors (not domestic connectors).
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Use ring terminal crimps on the end of all cable conductors to ensure the connections are secure.
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If using external batteries, always fit a 3 pole MCCB, with a suitable d.c. voltage rating and breaking
capacity, between the battery and the UPS (see Figure 2).
Caution: The UPS is designed to work with a centre-tap battery only.
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Although it may not be absolutely necessary, we recommend you fit an MCB between the UPS and
the load to protect the output load and cables in the event of a fault (see Figure 2). You may also wish
to connect the UPS output to your load via a distribution unit (PDU).
Figure 2 Power cable wiring configuration for a single UPS
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Operation from a generator
As a guide we recommend that the load capacity should be less than 30% of the generator capacity, and
the generator rating should be 1.5 to 2 times the rating of the UPS, depending on the type of generator
used.
Caution: Ensure that the neutral line from the generator is permanently connected to the
mains neutral line. Do not use an MCB or any other type of switch in this line.
Circuit breaker and cable sizes
Use the following sizes of circuit breakers and cables to connect the UPS between mains power and the
load.
Model Battery breaker
(A)
Battery
breaker
type
Input and output
breakers (A)
Breaker
type
Input, output and
battery cable sizes
(mm2)
VFI6KT
C40/C63 MCB 6 (10 AWG)
32
MCCB
C63/C80 MCB 10 (8 AWG)
VFI10KT
50
MCCB
Caution: When installing external battery packs do not use an MCB bre
aker in the battery line as this
type of breaker is not rated for the d.c. battery voltage. Instead use an MCCB breaker that is
rated for the d.c. battery voltage and the battery short-circuit current breaking capacity.
Unpacking the UPS
To unpack the UPS:
1. Cut the two straps securing the packing box to the pallet and remove the packing box by lifting it up
and over the UPS.
2. Remove and retain the documentation, CD and leads from the top of the UPS.
3. Dispose of packets of desiccant correctly.
4. Move the UPS off the pallet.
WARNING!
UNITS CAN WEIGH UP TO 80 KG. TO PREVENT THE UPS FROM FALLING DO NOT
LEAN IT WHEN MOVING IT OFF THE PALLET.
5. Check the appearance of the UPS to see if it is damaged. If any damage is found, do not switch on
the UPS and contact Power Inspired.
6. Check the packing list. Contact Power Inspired if any of the accessories are missing.
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Rear panel layout
Fan
Removable Bypass Module
On/Off Switch
Bypass Switch Cover
Handle
Outlet Gland Plate
EPO Switch
RS232 Port
USB Port
SNMP / Relay
Card Slot
Parallel Card Slot
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Wiring the UPS
Before connecting the UPS, read the siting considerations above and check you have selected breakers
and cables with the correct ratings.
WARNING!
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO WIRE THE UPS ENSURE ALL BREAKERS ARE IN THE OFF
POSITION.
Caution: If your system uses external batteries, DO NOT mix batteries from different
manufacturers or mix different types of batteries. DO NOT use old and new batteries together.
Note: In addition to the normal tools required for electrical installation you will need a PH2 Phillips
screwdriver to remove the UPS gland box and panels. Do not use a pozidrive (PZ) screwdriver.
To connect the UPS to your system:
1. If your system uses external batteries:
a. Check that the number of 12 V blocks in each string (positive and negative) is equal and matches
the number specified in your order.
b. Measure the battery voltage. The voltage should be approximately 192 Vd.c. for 16 batteries, 216
Vd.c. for 18 batteries and 240 Vd.c. for 20 batteries. [192Vdc / 16 batteries is default.]
2. On the rear of the unit, remove the bypass box (4 screws).
3. Remove the gland box cover.
4. Remove the terminal cover.
5. Feed all the cables through the gland box cover.
Caution: Ring crimps are required on all wires to ensure the connections are secure.
Note: Complete steps 6 and 7 in the order shown or you won’t be able to access the earth
terminals.
6. Wire the input and output earth cables to the UPS bypass box terminals. Ensure that both
connections are made.
7. Wire the input, output and battery cables to the UPS bypass box terminals.
WARNING!
CHECK THAT ALL CABLES ARE WIRED TO THE CORRECT TERMINALS. DO NOT
REVERSE THE INPUT LIVE AND NEUTRAL CONNECTIONS OR THE POLARITY OF
ANY OF THE BATTERY WIRES.
8. Refit all the covers and ensure all cable glands if fitted are fully tightened
9. Refit the bypass box to the UPS.
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