Power Walker 1000VA, 1500VA, 2000VA, 3000VA User Manual

USER MANUAL

On-Line UPS

1000VA/1500VA/2000VA/3000VA

Uninterruptible Power Supply System

CONTENT

USER MANUAL ....................................................................................... 1

1. Safety and EMC Instructions ............................................................ 1

1.1 Installation .......................................................................................... 1

1.2 Operation ............................................................................................ 9

1.3 Maintenance, servicing and faults .................................................... 10

1.4 Transport .......................................................................................... 13

1.5 Storage ............................................................................................. 13

1.6 Standards ......................................................................................... 14

2. Description of Commonly Used Symbols ..................................... 15

3. Introduction ...................................................................................... 16

4. Panel Description ............................................................................. 17

5. Connection and Operation .............................................................. 19

5.1 Inspection ......................................................................................... 19

5.2 Connection ....................................................................................... 19

5.3 Battery charge .................................................................................. 21

5.4 Turn on the UPS ............................................................................... 21

5.5 Test function ..................................................................................... 21

5.6 Turn off the UPS ............................................................................... 22

5.7 Audible alarm mute function ............................................................. 22

5.8 Operation procedure of external battery for long backup time model

(“S” model) ............................................................................................. 22

6. Operating Mode for All Models ....................................................... 24

6.1 Line mode ......................................................................................... 24

6.2 Battery mode .................................................................................... 25

6.3 Bypass mode .................................................................................... 25

6.4 NO output mode ............................................................................... 26

6.5 EPO (Emergency Power Off) ........................................................... 26

6.6 ECO mode (Economy mode) ........................................................... 26

6.7 Converter mode ................................................................................ 27

6.8 Abnormal mode ................................................................................ 27

7. Setting by LCD Module .................................................................... 28

8. Trouble Shooting .............................................................................. 30

9. Maintenance ...................................................................................... 32

9.1 Operation .......................................................................................... 32

9.2 Storage ............................................................................................. 32

9.3 Battery Replace ................................................................................ 32

10. Technical Data ................................................................................ 33

10.1 Electrical specifications .................................................................. 33

10.2 Operating Environment .................................................................. 33

10.3 Typical backup time (Typical values at 25°C in minutes:) ................. 33

10.4 Dimensions and weights .................................................................. 34

11. Communication Port ...................................................................... 35

11.1 RS-232 and USB communication ports ......................................... 35

11.2 RS-232 port .................................................................................... 35

11.3 USB port ......................................................................................... 36

11.4 Installing a Serial Network Management Card (optional) .............. 36

11.5 Dry Contact port ........................................................................... 36

12. Software Installation ...................................................................... 38

Appendix: Rear panel .......................................................................... 39

1. Safety and EMC Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for models PowerWalker VFI 1000/1500/2000/3000RT LCD that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.

1.1 Installation

• This product is specially designed for PCs and it is not recommended for use in any life-supporting system and other specific important equipment.

• Do not connect household or other appliances or items of equipment which would overload the UPS (e.g. laser printers, hair dryers, etc) to the UPS output.

• This unit intended for installation in a controlled environment (temperature controlled, indoor area free of conductive contaminants).

• Condensation may occur if the UPS is moved directly from a cold to a warm environment. The UPS must be absolutely dry before being installed. Please allow an acclimatization time of at least two hours.

• Risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

• The utility power outlet shall be near the equipment and easily accessible. To isolate UPS from AC input, remove the plug from the utility power outlet.

• If UPS is to be stored for a long time, it is recommended to recharge the batteries (by connecting the utility power to UPS, switch “ON”), once a month for 24 hours to avoid a full battery discharge.

• Please do not use the UPS in excess of the rated load capacity.

• The UPS contains large-capacity batteries. So the shell shall not be opened,

otherwise such dangers as electric shock will be caused. If any internal overhaul or replacement of the battery is required, please contact the distributor.

• The internal short circuiting of the UPS will lead to dangers such as electric shock or fire, therefore, no water containers (such as a water glass) shall be placed on the top of the UPS so as to avoid such dangers as electric shock.

• Do not dispose of battery or batteries in a fire. The battery may explode.

Please read carefully the following user manual and the safety instructions before installing the unit or using the unit!

• Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.

• Icon Φ on the rating label stands for phase symbol.

• 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, or other metal objects from the hand.

• Use tools with insulated handles.

• Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel

knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.

• When replacing batteries, replace with the same type and number of the sealed lead-acid batteries.

• This pluggable type A equipment with battery already installed by the supplier is operator installable and may be operated by laymen.

• During the installation of this equipment it should be assured that the sum of the leakage currents of the UPS and the connected loads does not exceed

3.5mA.

• Attention, hazardous through electric shock. Also with disconnection of this unit from the mains, hazardous voltage still may be accessible through supply from battery. The battery supply should be therefore disconnected in the plus and minus pole of the battery when maintenance or service work inside the UPS is necessary.

• The mains socket outlet that supplies the UPS shall be installed near the UPS and shall be easily accessible.

• Place cables in such a way that no one can step on or trip over them.

• Assure to connect the UPS and external battery pack with the earth reliably

• Do not block ventilation openings in the UPS´s housing. Ensure the air vents

on the front and rear of the UPS are not blocked. Allow at least 25cm of space on each side.

• In case smoke is found coming out from the device, please cut off the power supply quickly and contact the distributor.

• An appropriate disconnect device as short-circuit backup protection should be provided in the building wiring installation. Please see the disconnect device specification in chapter 5.2

• Do not keep or use this product in any of the following environments:

o Any area with combustible gas, corrosive substance, heavy dust,

standing water or running water.

o Any area with extraordinarily high or low temperature (above 40˚C or

below 0˚C) and humidity of more than 90%.

o Any area exposed to direct sunshine or near any heating apparatus.

(Maximum ambient temperature rating is 40°C.)

o Any area with serious vibrations. o Outdoor.

• In the event that there is fire occurring in the vicinity, please use dry-power extinguishers. The use of liquid extinguishers may give rise to the danger of electric shock.

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1.1.1 Inspection of Unit

Inspect the UPS upon receiving. If the UPS is apparently damaged during the shipment, please keep the box and packing material in original form for the carrier and notify the carrier and dealer immediately.

1.1.2 Unpacking the Cabinet

To unpack the system:

1. Open the outer carton and remove the accessories packaged with the cabinet.

2. Carefully lift the cabinet out of the outer carton and set it on a flat, stable surface.

3. Discard or recycle the packaging in a responsible manner, or store it for future use.

1.1.3 UPS Setup

All model series are designed for tower and rack purpose. They can be installed into a 19 inches equipment rack. Please follow the instruction for Tower Setup and Rack-Mount Setup.

 Tower setup This series of UPS can be placed horizontally and vertically. As a tower

configuration, it is provided with the optional UPS stands to stabilize the UPS when the UPS is positioned in vertical. The UPS stand must be attached to the bottom of the tower. Use the following procedure to install UPS in UPS stands.

1. Slide down the UPS vertically and put two UPS stands at the end of the tower.

2. Place down the UPS into two stands carefully.

3. Pull out the LCD box and rotate it in a clockwise direction to 90 degree and then

push it back in the front panel.

 Rack-mount setup

The series can be installed in 19 inches racks. Both the UPS and external battery enclosure need 2U of rack space. Use the following procedure to install UPS in a rack.

1. Align the mounting ears with screw holes on the side of the UPS, and tighten

the screw.

2. Assemble the rack rails with the rack-mounting.

3. Slide in the UPS into the rack rail and lock it in the Rack-mounting.

4. Tighten the screw, and then the load can be connected.

1.1.4 EBM Installation (Optional)

 Connecting the EBM in Tower form:

1. Slide down the UPS and EBM vertically and place two UPS stands with the

extend part at the end of the tower.

2. Tighten the screw on the metal sheet for stabilization

3. Connect the Earth line from UPS (port A ) to EBM (port B)

4. Take off the front panel, and connect the battery terminal (A) from UPS to

EBM terminal (B) shown as below. Users need to remove the small gate(C)

on side of the front panel to allow the outlet wire of the EBM to pass through the gate and then reassemble front panel.

 Connecting the EBM in a rack form

1. Using the same method as assembling UPS in a rack form, assemble EBM

into the rack-mounting on the top or bottom of the UPS.

2. Connect the earth line from UPS (port A ) to EBM (port B )

3. Take off the LCD box, and unscrew the internal screws.

4. Take off the front panel, and connect the battery terminal (A) from UPS to

EBM terminal (B) shown as below. Users need to remove the small gate(C) on side of the front panel to allow the outlet wire of the EBM to pass through the gate and then reassemble front panel.

5. After installing the UPS into rack, the load can then be connected to UPS.

Please make sure the load equipment is turned off before plugging all loads into the output receptacle

 Connecting the Multiple EBMs

1000VA/1500VA/2000VA and 3000VA UPS include external battery port that allows users to connect multiple EBM in order to provide additional backup time. Follow the procedure to install multiple EBM as below.

Unscrew

Connecting multiple EBMs in Tower form

1. Connect Earth line between UPS and the first EBM, and then connect Earth Line between the first EBM and the second EBM.

2. Take off the front panel, and connect the battery terminal (A) from UPS to EBM terminal (B) shown as below. And then connect the battery terminal (D) from the first EBM to the battery terminal (E) from the second EBM. Users need to remove the small gate(C) on side of the front panel to allow the outlet wire of the EBM to pass through the gate and then reassemble front panel.

Connecting the Multiple EBMs in rack form

1. Connect Earth line between UPS and the first EBM, and then connect Earth Line between the first EBM and the second EBM.

Note: Three or more EBMs can be connected to the UPS in the same way as

shown above. Note: After connect the EBMs, please do not forget to set the number of EBMs on LCD, please refer to chapter 7 “Setting by LCD module” for setting method. If use the nonstandard EBMs,

please call local dealer or distributor for

setting method.

1.2 Operation

★ Do not disconnect the mains cable on the UPS or the building wiring

socket (grounded shockproof socket) during operation as this would remove the ground to the UPS and of all connected loads.

★ The UPS features its own, internal current source (batteries). You may be

electric shock when you touch the UPS output sockets or output terminal block even if the UPS is not connected to the building wiring socket.

★ In order to fully disconnect the UPS, first press the OFF button to turn off

the UPS, then disconnect the mains lead.

★ Ensure that no liquid or other foreign objects can enter the UPS.

★ Do not remove the enclosure. This system is to be serviced by qualified

service personnel only.

★ Remove the protective panel only after disconnecting the terminal

connections.

E B

★ Use No. 12 AWG (for 3KS input wire), 90°C copper wire and 4.4 lb-in

Torque force when connecting to terminal block.

★ Use No. 10AWG (for all models battery wire), 90°C copper wire and

Anderson PP45 connectors for user’s external battery cabinet.

1.3 Maintenance, servicing and faults

★ The UPS operates with hazardous voltages. Repairs may be carried out

only by qualified maintenance personnel.

★ Caution - risk of electric shock. Even after the unit is disconnected from

the mains power supply (building wiring socket), components inside the UPS are still connected to the battery which are potentially dangerous.

★ Before carrying out any kind of service and/or maintenance, disconnect

the batteries. Verify that no current is present and no hazardous voltage exists in the capacitor or BUS capacitor terminals.

★ Batteries must be replaced only by qualified personnel.

★ Caution - risk of electric shock. The battery circuit is not isolated from the

input voltage. Hazardous voltages may occur between the battery terminals and the ground. Verify that no voltage is present before servicing!

★ Batteries have a high short-circuit current and pose a risk of shock. Take

all precautionary measures specified below and any other measures necessary when working with batteries:

－ remove all jewellery, wristwatches, rings and other metal objects － use only tools with insulated grips and handles.

★ When changing batteries, replace with the same quantity and the same

type of batteries.

★ Do not attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them. It could cause

explosion.

★ Do not open or destroy batteries. Effluent electrolyte can cause injury to

the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.

★ Please replace the fuse only by a fuse of the same type and of the same

amperage in order to avoid fire hazards.

★ Do not dismantle the UPS, except the qualified maintenance personnel.

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