The instructions contained in this manual are not intended to cover all of the details
or variations in equipment, nor to provide for every possible contingency
to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance. Should further
information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered
sufficiently for the purchaser's purposes, the matter should be referred to the local
Toshiba sales office.
The contents of this instruction manual shall not become a part of or modify any
prior or existing agreement, commitment, or relationship. The sales contract
contains the entire obligation of Toshiba International Corporation's UPS Division.
The warranty contained in the contract between the parties is the sole warranty of
Toshiba International Corporation's UPS Division and any statements contained
herein do not create new warranties or modify the existing warranty.
Any electrical or mechanical modifications to this equipment,
without prior written consent of Toshiba International
Corporation, will void all warranties and may void UL listing
or other safety certification. Unauthorized modifications also
can result in personal injury, death, or destruction of the
equipment.
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
If additional information or technical assistance is required call Toshiba's marketing
department toll free at (800) 231-1412 or write to: Toshiba International Corporation,
13131 W. Little York Road, Houston, TX 77041-9990.
Please complete the following information for your records and to remain within this
equipment manual:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Installation:
Inspected By:
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CONTENTS
SECTIONPAGE
Disclaimer ................................................................................................. i
Thank you for purchasing the 1500/1500 Plus Series UPS. This Series features the very
latest state of the art microprocessor technology and also uses IGBT transistors for fast, high
power and low noise PWM (pulse width modulation) switching. Also, the Plus Series features a
low impedance transformer to provide isolation even during bypass operation.
It is the intent of this manual to provide a guide for safely installing, operating, and maintaining
the UPS. This operation manual contains a section of general safety instructions and is marked
throughout with warning symbols. Read this operation manual thoroughly before installation
and operation of this electrical equipment.
All safety warnings must be followed to ensure personal safety.
Follow all precautions to attain proper equipment performance and longevity.
General safety instructions are found on page v and important safety
instructions are found on pages vi, vii, and viii. Read and save these instructions
for future reference.
INTRODUCTION
The manual is divided into major sections of interest. Section 1 contains the product description
with the theory of operation and applications. All of the initial inspection, storage, installation,
operating, and prestart precautions can be found in Sections 2 and 3.
Section 4 contains the equipment standard specifications.
Section 5 outlines the operating modes, protective features, battery recharging, battery low
voltage tolerances, alarm and panel indicator functions.
Section 6 shows the control interface pin configurations.
Sections 7 and 8 are devoted to troubleshooting procedures, preventative maintenance
techniques and periodic parts replacement. A fuse rating chart is also shown.
Section 9 shows front, rear, and side panel layout views with dimensional data. Labels,
connector and switch placement, and shipping weights are also shown.
We hope that you find this operation manual informative and easy to use. If additional information
or technical assistance is needed, please call toll free (800) 231-1412 or write to: Toshiba
International Corporation, 13131 W. Little York Road, Houston, TX 77041-9990.
Again, thank you for the purchase of this product.
Warnings in this manual appear in any of four ways:
1)Danger - The danger symbol is a lightning bolt mark enclosed in a triangle which precedes
the 3/16" high letters spelling the word "DANGER". The danger symbol is used to indicate
imminently hazardous situations, locations, and conditions which, if not avoided, WILL
result in death, serious injury, and/or severe property damage.
DANGER
2)Warning - The warning symbol is an exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle which
precedes the 3/16" high letters spelling the word "WARNING". The warning symbol is
used to indicate potentially hazardous situations and conditions which, if not avoided
COULD result in serious injury or death. Severe property damage COULD also occur.
WARNING
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3)Caution - The caution symbol is an exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle which
precedes the 3/16" high letters spelling the word "CAUTION". The caution symbol is used
to indicate potentially hazardous situations and conditions which, if not avoided may result
in injury. Equipment damage may also occur.
CAUTION
4)Attention warnings - The attention warning symbol is an exclamation mark enclosed in a
triangle which precedes the 3/16" high letters spelling the word "ATTENTION". The
Attention warning symbol is used to indicate situations and conditions that can cause
operator injury and/or equipment damage:
ATTENTION
Other warning symbols may appear along with the Danger and Caution symbol and are used to specify
special hazards. These warnings describe particular areas where special care and/or procedures are
required in order to prevent serious injury and possible death:
1)Electrical warnings - The electrical warning symbol is a lighting bolt mark enclosed in
a triangle. The Electrical warning symbol is used to indicate high voltage locations and
conditions that may cause serious injury or death if the proper precautions are not
observed:
2)Explosion warnings - The explosion warning symbol is an explosion mark enclosed in
a triangle. The Explosion warning symbol is used to indicate locations and conditions
where molten, exploding parts may cause serious injury or death if the proper
precautions are not observed:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- This manual contains important instructions
that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of the UPS and it's batteries. Use for
models UE1A1A006C6, UE1A1A006C6T, UE1A1A008C6, UE1AIA008C6T, UE1A1A010C6,
UE1A1A010C6T, UE1A1A012C6.
- The maximum ambient temperature in which this UPS unit should be operated or stored is
104 °F (40 °C).
- The nominal battery voltage range is indicated in Section 5.6.
- Servicing of the batteries should only be performed by a qualified Toshiba Representative who is
knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from
batteries.
- When replacing batteries, use the same number and type of one of the following sealed, lead-acid
batteries (do not mix types of batteries):
Model CapacityManufacturerTypeQuantity
600 VA / 600 VA Plus
800 VA / 800 VA Plus
1000 VA / 1000 VA Plus
1200 VA
CAUTION
either indirect or consequential damage or injury that may result from the use of this equipment.
Misuse of this equipment could result in human injury and equipment
damage. In no event will Toshiba Corporation be responsible or liable for
CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
flame. Annual preventative maintenance must be performed by an authorized, trained technician.
Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful
to the eyes and skin and could also be toxic.
This unit contains sealed lead acid batteries. Lack of preventative
maintenance could result in batteries exploding and emitting gasses and/or
YuasaNP4-12FR5
YuasaHPH5-12FR5
Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
WARNING
resulting in secondary faults such as odor, smoke, and fire.
Failure to replace a battery before it becomes exhausted may cause the
case to crack, possibly releasing electrolytes from inside the battery, and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
unauthorized personnel away from the batteries.
WARNING
your UPS system. Refer to service manual.
DANGER
when working with batteries:
1) Verify that the UPS is off and that the power cord is disconnected from the power source.
2) Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
3) Use tools with insulated handles to prevent inadvertent shorts.
4) Wear rubber gloves and boots.
5) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
6) Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove
source of ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in
electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such grounds are
removed during installation and maintenance.
7) Verify circuit polarities prior to making connections.
8) Disconnect charging source and load prior to connecting or disconnecting terminals.
9) VRLA batteries contain an explosive mixture of hydrogen gas. Do not smoke, cause a flame
or spark in the immediate area of the batteries. This includes static electricity from the body.
10) Do not attempt to open the batteries in order to add water or sample the specific gravity of the
electrolyte. The batteries are valve regulated lead acid type and such servicing is not
possible without damaging the battery.
11) Use proper lifting means when moving batteries and wear all appropriate safety clothing and
equipment.
12) Do not dispose of lead acid batteries except through channels in accordance with local, state
and federal regulations.
Installation and servicing of batteries should be performed by personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep
Proper maintenance to the battery system of this unit must be done by a
qualified service technician, this is essential to the safety and reliability of
A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short
circuit current. The following precautions should be observed
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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT
LA SÉCURITÉ
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
Une battery peut présenter un risque de choc électrique, de brûlure par
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Model CapacityManufacturerTypeQuantity
600 VA / 600 VA Plus
800 VA / 800 VA Plus
1000 VA / 1000 VA Plus
1200 VA
transfert d' énergie.
Pour le remplacement, utiliser le même nombre de batteries du modéle
suivant.
YuasaNP4-12FR5
YuasaNPH5-12FR5
Cette notice contient des
instructions importantes concernant
la sécurité.
ATTENTION
L' élimination des batteries est règlementèe. Consulter les codes locaux
à cet effet.
An uninterruptible power supply is a system that is installed between the commercial
power and the load equipment. It is used during short-term blackouts or brownouts. The
UPS provides steady ac output power during these commercial power interruptions.
This power is provided for a long enough time so that the load can be shutdown in an
orderly fashion. This prevents loss of data and possible damage to both hardware and
software.
During normal operation the UPS uses commercial ac power. In addition, it also takes
in all of the high voltage spikes and transients caused by switching and faults, and all
of the common mode and normal mode noise which is associated with commercial ac
power. The UPS converts it all to flat dc power. From this dc power, the UPS charges
its batteries and generates its own extremely high quality ac waveform output. The
result of this process is maximum power conditioning.
If the ac power supplied to the UPS drops below a specified voltage level, the unit's
batteries automatically begin supplying power instead of receiving it. This insures that
the loads connected to the UPS continue to receive power with no interruption. When
ac input power becomes available again, operation returns to normal. The unit's
batteries begin to recharge so they will be ready for the next power interruption.
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1.2Application and Use
Toshiba's 1500 and 1500 Plus Series of on-line uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
systems provide continuous computer-grade ac power in a compact, high performance,
and energy efficient unit. The UPS unit assures safe and reliable operation of critical
office equipment. This can range from word processors and personal computers to
mini-computers and local area networks. All units feature an audible alarm which sounds
if the battery voltage drops below standard during use. This is an additional aid to help
in retaining the valuable office data banks. All units allow for computer interfacing and
an external battery pack option (see specifications).
1.3Power Backup
When an electrical power failure occurs, the UPS unit's internal maintenance-free
batteries automatically supply back-up power to the load without interruption. For
example, when used to support a computer, the UPS back-up assures enough
additional time to complete the activity and store data. This allows an orderly shutdown
after a power failure has occurred.
1.4Power Conditioning
When commercial power is present, the UPS supplies conditioned power to the load
while maintaining its batteries in a charged condition. The UPS protects against the
normal everyday problems associated with heavy use of raw commercial ac power,
including power sags, surges, signal interference, and spikes. This protection keeps
power-line problems from reaching the loads where they can cause equipment to
operate erratically, hard-disk crashes, or cause damage to hardware and software.
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2.0Inspection/Storage/Disposal
2.1Inspection of the new UPS equipment
Upon receipt of the UPS, a careful inspection for shipping damage should be made.
After Uncrating:
1) Check the unit for loose, broken, bent or otherwise damaged parts. If damage
has occurred during shipment, keep all original crating and packing materials
for return to shipping agent. Warranty will not apply to units which are damaged
during shipment.
2) Check to see that the rated capacity and the model number specified on the
nameplate conform to the order specifications.
2.2Storage of UPS equipment.
If the UPS equipment is to be subject to long or short term storage the following
guidelines should be used.
Avoid:
1) Storage in sites subject to extreme changes in temperature or high humidity.
2) Storage in sites subject to exposure of high levels of dust or metal particles
3) Storage on inclined floor surfaces or in sites subject to excessive vibration.
Before storing:
1) Charge the units batteries.
2) Place the STOP/RUN switch in the STOP position.
Storing:
1) Store within a temperature range of -20° to 40° C (-4° to 104° F).
2) For best results, store the UPS in the original shipping container and place on a
3) The optimum storage temperature is 21° C (70° F). Higher ambient
After storing:
1) If stored in an ambient temperature under 20° C (68° F); recharge the batteries
2) If stored in an ambient temperature of 20° to 30° C (68° to 86° F); recharge the
3) If stored in an ambient temperature of 30° to 40° C (86° to 104° F); recharge the
2.3Disposal
Please contact your state environmental agency for details on disposal of electrical
components and packaging in your particular area.
wood or metal pallet.
temperatures cause UPS batteries to need recharging more frequently.
every 9 months.
batteries every 6 months.
batteries every 3 months.
It is illegal to dump lead-acid batteries in landfills or to dispose of them improperly.
Please help our Earth by contacting the environmental protection agencies in your area,
the battery manufacturer, or call Toshiba toll-free at (800) 231-1412 for more information
about recycling.
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3.0Precautions
3.1Installation Precautions (General)
1) Install the unit in a well ventilated location; allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) on
2) Install the unit in a stable, level, and upright position which is free of vibration.
3) Install the unit where the ambient temperature is within the correct operating
4) Do not install the UPS in areas that are subject to high humidity.
5) Do not allow direct sunlight to shine on the unit.
6) Do not install the UPS in areas which are subject to contamination such as
7) Avoid installation near sources of electrical noise and always make sure that
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CAUTION
all sides for air ventilation and for maintenance.
range (see Specifications Section 4.0).
high levels of airborne dust, metal particles, or inflammable gas.
the unit ground is intact to prevent electrical shock and to help reduce
electrical noise.
8) Do not install where water or any foreign object may get inside the UPS.
9) This UPS generates and can radiate radio-frequency energy during operation.
Although RFI noise filters are installed inside the unit, there is no guarantee
that the UPS will not influence some sensitive devices which are operating
close by. If such interference is experienced, the UPS should be installed farther
away from the affected equipment and/or powered from a different source than
that of the affected equipment.
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3.0Precautions
3.2Prestart Precautions
1) Before connecting the UPS to a power source; move the operation switch
CAUTION
(STOP/RUN), on the front panel (See sections 9.1), to the STOP position.
3.3Operating Precautions
1) The UPS should not be powered up until the entire operation manual has
been reviewed.
2) The input power source voltage and frequency must be within the specified
ranges (See Specification sections 4.1 and 4.2). Voltages and frequencies
outside of the permissible tolerance ranges may cause internal protection
devices to activate.
3) The UPS should not be used with a load whose rated input is greater than the
rated UPS output.
4) Do not use the UPS to provide power to motors that require high starting current
or a long starting time such as vacuum cleaners and machine tools (oversizing
for lock rotor current required).
5) Do not insert metal objects or combustible materials in the unit's ventilation slots.
6) Do not place, hang, or paste any objects on the top or on the exterior surfaces
of the UPS.
7)Always use caution when connecting or disconnecting load equipment.
The UPS may be supplying power to the output load receptacles
through the bypass circuit. This can occur when the STOP/RUN
switch is in the STOP position and the unit is connected to a source of
supply power (see Circuit-bypass Mode section 5.1.3).
CAUTION
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4.0Specifications
4.1Standard Series Specifications
MODEL NUMBERUE1A1A006C6UE1A1A008C6UE1A1A010C6
CAPACITY600 VA (0.42 kW)800 VA (0.56 kW)1000 VA (0.7 kW)
InputInput voltageSingle phase, 120 Vac, +10% to -30% (*)
Input frequency45 to 65 Hz
Input capacity600 VA800 VA1000 VA
Input power factorApproximate unity (0.95 to 1.0)
BatteryBattery rated voltage60 Vdc
Battery backup time when fully charged
with 0.7 power factor at 77° F (25° C)
Recharge timeMaximum 24 hrs to 100% (90% recharge after 8 hrs) (***)
Type of batteriesSealed lead-acid
OutputOutput voltageSingle-phase, 120 volts
Output voltage regulationWithin +/- 3%, steady state
Output frequency50/60 Hz +/- 0.5% in free-running mode (line sync range +/- 1Hz)
Output voltage waveformComputer-grade sine wave with less than 3.0% total harmonic
Rated load power factor0.7 lagging (0.6 to 1.0)
Voltage transient characteristic+/- 8% under 100% load step change
Rated output current (rms)5.0A6.7A8.3A
12 min. at full load (**) 8 min. at full load (**)7 min. at full load (**)
30 min. at half load (**) 20 min. at half load (**) 18 min. at half load (**)
distortion with linear load
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Maximum output current (peak)15.0A20.0A25.0A
Inverter overload capacity150% for 30 seconds
Crest factor3.0
EnvironmentOperating temperature32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), optimal at 77° F (25° C)
Storage temperature-4 to 104° F (-20 to 40° C)
Operating humidity30 to 90%, no condensation
Altitude(****)Less than 3000 ft (1000 m) above sea level
External dimensions8.00W x 20.38D x 10.00H in (203W x 518D x 254H mm)
Net weight40.3 lb (18.3 kg)40.3 lb (18.3 kg)43.7 lb (19.8 kg)
Acoustical noise50 dB at max. output, measured 3.3 ft (1 m) from front panel
Efficiency (ac-dc-ac)85%85%87%
SwitchesBypass switchAutomatic bypass is provided when the run switch is in the stop
position, if a fault occurs, or if an overload occurs (transfer time is
approximately 4 msec)
Interfaces IBM (TM) AS/400
Fault detect and input power loss
OptionsSoftware for unattended
LAN ManagerSee section 6.0 for details.
RS232 ASCII
computer shutdownContact Toshiba for details on this option
External battery packContact Toshiba for details on this option
(*) Output capacity reduced when input voltage is between -15% and -30% of nominal.
(**) Battery backup time may vary depending on the operating conditions including ambient temperature at the
installation site.
(***) An initial charge time of 24 hrs. is necessary to obtain proper battery performance level before unit is used
for battery backup.
(****) Above 3000 ft (1000 m), output capacity reduced.
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4.0Specifications
4.1Standard Series Specifications (Cont'd)
MODEL NUMBERUE1A1A012C6
CAPACITY1200 VA (0.84 kW)
InputInput voltageSingle phase, 120 Vac, +10% to -30% (*)
Input frequency45 to 65 Hz
Input capacity1200 VA
Input power factorApproximate unity (0.95 to 1.0)
BatteryBattery rated voltage60 Vdc
Battery backup time when fully charged
with 0.7 power factor at77° F (25° C)
Recharge timeMaximum 24 hrs to 100% (90% recharge after 8 hrs) (***)
Type of batteriesSealed lead-acid
OutputOutput voltageSingle-phase, 120 volts
Output voltage regulationWithin +/- 3%, steady state
Output frequency50/60 Hz +/- 0.5% in free-running mode (line sync range +/- 1Hz)
Output voltage waveformComputer-grade sine wave with less than 3.0% total harmonic
Rated load power factor0.7 lagging (0.6 to 1.0)
Voltage transient characteristic+/- 8% under 100% load step change
Rated output current (rms)10.0A
5 min. at full load (**)
12 min. at half load (**)
distortion with linear load
Maximum output current (peak)30.0A
Inverter overload capacity150% for 30 seconds
Crest factor3.0
EnvironmentOperating temperature32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), optimal at 77° F (25° C)
Storage temperature-4 to 104° F (-20 to 40° C)
Operating humidity30 to 90%, no condensation
Altitude(****)Less than 3000 ft (1000 m) above sea level
External dimensions8.00W x 20.38D x 10.00H in (203W x 518D x 254H mm)
Net weight43.7 lb (19.8 kg)
Acoustical noise50 dB at max. output, measured 3.3 ft (1 m) from front panel
Efficiency (ac-dc-ac)87%
SwitchesBypass switchAutomatic bypass is provided when the run switch is in the stop
position, if a fault occurs, or if an overload occurs (transfer time is
approximately 4 mS)
InterfacesIBM (TM) AS/400
LAN ManagerSee section 6.0 for details.
Fault detect and input power loss
RS232 ASCII
OptionsSoftware for unattended
computer shutdownContact Toshiba for details on this option
External battery packContact Toshiba for details on this option
(*) Output capacity reduced when input voltage is between -15% and -30% of nominal.
(**) Battery backup time may vary depending on the operating conditions including ambient temperature at the
installation site.
(***) An initial charge time of 24 hrs. is necessary to obtain proper battery performance level before unit is used
for battery backup.
(****) Above 3000 ft (1000 m), output capacity reduced.
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4.0Specifications
4.2Plus Series Specifications (w/ isolation transformer)
MODEL NUMBERUE1A1A006C6TUE1A1A008C6TUE1A1A010C6T
CAPACITY600 VA (0.42 kW)800 VA (0.56 kW)1000 VA (0.7 kW)
InputInput voltageSingle phase, 120 Vac, +10% to -30% (*)
Input frequency45 to 65 Hz
Input capacity600 VA800 VA1000 VA
Input power factorApproximate unity (0.95 to 1.0)
BatteryBattery rated voltage60 Vdc
Battery backup time when fully charged
with 0.7 power factor at 77° F (25° C)
Recharge timeMaximum 24 hrs to 100% (90% recharge after 8 hrs) (***)
Type of batteriesSealed lead-acid
OutputOutput voltageSingle-phase, 120 volts
Output voltage regulationWithin +/- 3%, steady state
Output frequency(*****)50/60 Hz +/- 0.5% in free-running mode (line sync range +/- 1Hz)
Output voltage waveformComputer-grade sine wave with less than 3.0% total harmonic
Common modeLess than 0.5V peak
Normal modeLess than 10V peak
Rated load power factor0.7 lagging (0.6 to 1.0)
Voltage transient characteristic+/- 8% under 100% load step change
Rated output current (rms)5.0A6.7A8.3A
Maximum output current (peak)15.0A20.0A25.0A
Inverter overload capacity150% for 30 seconds
Crest factor3.0
EnvironmentOperating temperature32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C), optimal at 77° F (25° C)
Storage temperature-4 to 104° F (-20 to 40° C)
Operating humidity30 to 90%, no condensation
Altitude(****)Less than 3000 ft (1000 m) above sea level
External dimensions8.00W x 20.38D x 10.00H in (203W x 518D x 254H mm)
Net weight57.5 lb (26.1 kg)57.5 lb (26.1 kg)60.9 lb (27.6 kg)
Acoustical noise50 dB at max. output, measured 3.3 ft (1 m) from front panel
Efficiency (ac-dc-ac)83%83%85%
SwitchesBypass switchAutomatic bypass is provided when the run switch is in the stop
Interfaces IBM (TM) AS/400
LAN ManagerSee section 6.0 for details.
Fault detect and input power loss
RS232 ASCII
OptionsSoftware for unattended
computer shutdownContact Toshiba for details on this option
External battery packContact Toshiba for details on this option
12 min. at full load (**) 8 min. at full load (**)7 min. at full load (**)
30 min. at half load (**) 20 min. at half load (**) 18 min. at half load (**)
distortion with linear load
position, if a fault occurs, or if an overload occurs (transfer time is
approximately 4 msec)
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(*) Output capacity reduced when input voltage is between -15% and -30% of nominal.
(**) Battery backup time may vary depending on the operating conditions including ambient temperature at the
installation site.
(***) An initial charge time of 24 hrs. is necessary to obtain proper battery performance level before unit is used
for battery backup.
(****) Above 3000 ft (1000 m), output capacity reduced.
(*****) Output voltage and capacity derated for 50 Hz output.
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5.0Operating the UPS
5.1Operation Modes
5.1.1AC Input Mode (normal operation)
Power
input plug
Fuse
Bypass circuit
UPS
receptacles
(rear panel)
UPS
main
circuit
5-15P
Power
input plug
Transformer
(Plus Series)
+
UPS batteries
-
Power flow in AC input mode
The above illustration shows circuit power flow in the ac input mode. The UPS
unit's rectifier, included in a boost chopper circuit, converts ac input power to dc
power. This dc power runs the unit's transistor inverter and charges the batteries.
The boost chopper circuit maintains a constant voltage, with current limiting, for
charging the batteries and assures proper sine waveform generation for the
output current. The unit's batteries are maintained in a constantly charged state
when the UPS is in the normal operation mode. On the front panel, LED's labeled
"On Line" and "AC Input" should be on and the "Fault" LED should be off
(See Section 9.2 Panel Layout).
5.1.2Battery Backup Mode
Bypass circuit
Fuse
5-15R
= power flow
UPS
receptacles
(rear panel)
UPS
main
circuit
5-15P
Transformer
(Plus Series)
UPS batteries
Power flow in battery backup mode
The above illustration shows circuit power flow in battery backup mode. When
commercial ac power failures occur, the UPS's batteries instantly begin supplying
dc voltage to the UPS's main inverter circuit. This circuit changes (inverts) the dc
power into ac power. The ac power is available at the unit's output receptacles.
This back-up process will continue until the UPS's battery voltage drops below a
specific minimum level. When this occurs, the batteries will stop supplying power
to the load. This minimum level is the rated minimum voltage (Vmin). The rated
battery voltage chart in section 5.6 (See Section 5.7 for battery backup time)
shows (Vmin). On the front panel, LED's labeled AC Input and Fault should be
off. The On Line and Backup LEDs should be on (See Section 9.2 Panel
Layout).
5-15R
+
= power flow
-
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5.0Operating the UPS
5.1Operation Modes
5.1.3Circuit-bypass mode
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Power
input plug
5-15P
Fuse
Transformer
(Plus Series)
UPS batteries
Bypass circuit
UPS
main
circuit
+
UPS
receptacles
(rear panel)
5-15R
= power flow
-
Power flow in circuit-bypass mode.
If the UPS unit is severely overloaded or develops an internal fault, the power flow
is automatically switched from the unit's main circuit to the bypass circuit mode.
Power flow through the bypass is shown in the above illustrations. This changeover occurs automatically in approximately 4 milliseconds. The switching period
is not long enough to cause interruptions to occur in most UPS equipment loads.
The energy flow must be transferred manually from the UPS's bypass
circuit back to the inverter circuit after first correcting the fault. Toggle the
STOP/RUN switch (on the unit's front panel) first to STOP and then back to RUN.
This procedure resets the UPS and transfers back to inverter. During circuitbypass mode the AC-Input LED is ON, the On-Line LED is OFF, and the Fault
LED may be ON or OFF.(See Section 9.2 Panel Layout).
Input
5.2System Protection Features
The schematic shown below depicts the electrical locations of the protection devices on
the UPS.
Input
Abnormal
Fuse
Overcurrent
Rectifier/
Charger/
Chopper
Transformer
(Plus Series)
Low Battery
Level
+
Batteries
Overheating
Inverter
Current Limit
Overload
Output
Output
Overvoltage/
Undervoltage
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5.0Operating the UPS
5.3Operation Monitoring
5.3.1Visual Indicator Functions
The following LED (light emitting diode) indicators are located on the front panel
(see Section 9.2 "Panel Layout"). Refer to these lamps for visual information
about the operating condition of the UPS (see Section 5.3.3 "Visual and Audible
Indicator Function Chart").
1) AC Input: This green LED lights when normal ac input power is being
supplied to the UPS unit.
2) On Line: This green LED lights when the inverter output voltage is normal.
3) Fault: This red LED lights when an abnormal operating condition is
detected. Operation of the unit's inverter is inhibited until the fault has been
corrected and the system reset (see Section 5.10 "System Reset").
5.3.2Audible Alarm Functions
The UPS is equipped with an audible alarm system which activates under various
operating conditions. Sound patterns are used to indicate these conditions (see
Section 5.3.3 "Visual and Audible Indicator Function Chart"). Alarms for the
battery backup mode or low battery voltage will stop automatically when AC input
voltage is restored. Alarms for a fault condition will continue to sound until the
UPS has been reset (see Section 5.10 "System Reset").
5.3.3Visual and Audible Indicator Function Chart
ConditionCauseVisual
Audible
Alarm
Pattern
Indicators
UPS
Operation
Overcurrent (OC)Problem in chopper or1) "Fault" LED1) Auto
inverter circuit.is ONtransfer
2) "On Line"to bypass
1.5s
ON
3) "AC Input"stopped
OFF
stopped
DC Bus Overvoltage (DCOV) DC Bus > 115% of rated.LED is OFF 2) Chopper
Ouput Overvoltage (OV)V out > 110% of rated.LED is ON3) Inverter
2s
Undervoltage (UV)V out < 85% of rated.
Overheat (OH)Heatsink exceeds 90º C.
Overload (OL)Output current and over-
load specifications have
been exceeded.
.5s .5s
ON
OFF
ON
Battery problemProblem in battery1) Replace1) Bypass or
circuit.BatteryOn-Line
1s
OFF
2s
LED is ONmode.
Normal battery backupLoss of AC power1) "Fault" LED 1) Chopper
operationis OFFrunning
Low battery voltageBattery voltage too low,
Shutdown imminent.
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ON
OFF
70s
5s
.5s
1s
2) "On Line"2) Inverter
LED is ONrunning
3) "AC Input"
ON
OFF
LED is OFF
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5.4Front Panel Layout
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ON LINE (green lamp)
Lights green when the UPSs inverter is supplying power to the load.
AC INPUT (green lamp)
Lights green when normal ac input power is being supplied to the UPS
Unit.
FAULT (red lamp)
Lights red when the UPS unit has tripped in the fault mode.
REPLACE BATTERY (red lamp)
Lights red to indicate batteries may need to be replaced.
5.5UPS On-Line Mode Display
The following chart shows normal operating conditions when the UPS On-Line
lamp is green.
OutputDisplay StatusExplanation
When output current is
between 30% and 100%,
the green lamps light in
15% increments (from
Normalbottom to top) to indicate
relative output value
(This sample display
shows output current at
45% to 60% of rated
current).
All the green lamps will
light and the red Overload
lamp will flash. If the load
exceeds 135% of the max.
rated output the red
OverloadOverload lamp will light
continuously.Remove
overload as quickly as
possible to prevent fault
(fault timeouts vary
depending on overload
condition).
OutputDisplay StatusExplanation
During battery backup all
green lamps flash and the
red Backup lamp is lit
continuously. As the
batteries discharge, the
Batterygreen lamps extinguish
Backupfrom top to bottom to
indicate remaining battery
capacity (This sample
display shows battery
voltage between 75% and
90% of battery capacity).
All green lamps are off
and the red Backup lamp
Lowis lit continuously or
Batteryflashing.
During
Battery
Backup
= Flashing LED
= Steady-lit LED
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5.0Operating the UPS (Cont'd)
5.6Battery Recharging
The graph below shows the typical voltage requirements for recharging the UPS unit's
batteries.
Current
Voltage
0.4 amp (A)
Charging
current
Vmax.
Vmin.
0
The recharge process usually consists of three periods. During the first period, the
current is maintained at approximately 0.4 amperes. In the second period, the constantvoltage control starts and the current gradually decreases as the batteries continue to
charge. In the third period, a slight current flows into the batteries to keep them fully
charged. After a complete discharge, a full recharge usually requires 24 hours (90%
recharge in 8 hours).
Discharge
shut-off point
0
Period 1
Time
Period 2Period 3
Battery
charge
voltage
Fully
charged
The chart depicted below shows the rated maximum and minimum battery voltages,
and the charge current for each of the sizes.
ModelVmax.Vmin.Charge
600 VA / 600 VA Plus68.248.00.4 (A)
800 VA / 800 VA Plus68.248.00.4 (A)
1000 VA / 1000 VA Plus68.248.00.4 (A)
1200 VA68.248.00.4 (A)
Rated battery voltages
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5.7Battery Backup Time
The UPS unit's batteries provide about 5-12 minutes of back-up time depending on the
capacity of the UPS. These times are valid when a unit is operating under full load. When
the units are operating at half load, the batteries can power the load equipment about 3
times longer. The exact length of these times will depend on the UPS model used,
condition of the batteries, amount of load, temperature and other variables. See battery
backup time in the standard specifications Sections 4.1 through 4.2.
5.8Battery Low Voltage Tolerances
Excessive discharge will cause the UPS unit's battery voltage to drop. The chart shown
below lists the voltage level at which each UPS unit's low-voltage alarm will sound and
also at what level the low-voltage condition will cause the unit to automatically shut down.
Part of the UPS start-up procedure is an automatic 'Battery Check' to see if a problem
exists in the battery circuit. When the UPS is started it will begin operation in the bypass
mode. An automatic voltage level test of the batteries is made while operating in the
bypass mode for five seconds. A failure of this first test will activate visual and audible
alarms (see section 5.3.3 "battery problem"). If this test is passed, then the UPS will autotransfer from bypass mode to on line operating mode. A ten second automatic voltage
check of the batteries is made after the UPS has auto-transferred from bypass to on line
mode. Normal on line operation continues if the second test is passed. If the second test
fails, then the "Fault" LED will flash and up to three additional automatic battery voltage
checks are made at 3 hour intervals while the inverter continues to operate. If the
batteries are found to be normal during one of these three tests then the "Fault" LED
will stop flashing and normal inverter operation will continue. A failure of the third and
final check will activate visual and audible alarms (see section 5.3.3 "battery problem")
causing an auto-transfer back to bypass. If the batteries are indicated "bad" then
STOP the UPS and allow a 24 hour charge on the batteries before restarting.
5.10System Reset
The UPS is reset by moving the STOP/RUN switch from "run" to "stop" and then back
to "run". Use the reset procedure to transfer from bypass back to inverter after a fault
occurs. Some faults may only be cleared by shutting down the UPS, waiting for all LED's
on the front panel to go off, and then restarting the UPS.
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6.0UPS Control Interface
6.1DB25 Connector Pinout
RS-232C serial communication and Dry Contacts are both standard features available
through a DB25 female connector located on the back panel of the UPS (see Section 9.1).
The RS-232C serial communication interface allows control of the UPS from a personal
computer running special Toshiba software. The computer is connected to the UPS
through a serial RS-232C communication port. The Dry Contact interface is available as
open or closed contacts. An adapter is available from Toshiba for splitting the RS-232C
and Dry Contact interfaces into two separate DB9 connectors. Contact Toshiba for more
information on this option. The following chart shows the pin assignments for the DB25
connector.
PinSymbolDescription
10VSupply used by Slide-In Options cards (-)
2+9VSupply used by Slide-In Options cards (+)
3RXD_UPSUPS receive line
4TXD_UPSUPS transmit line
5TXD_AUXAuxiliary transmit line
6RXD_AUXAuxiliary receive line
7(not used)
8SNMPSIG1SNMP option card function
9RS_CommonCommon line for RS-232C communication
10SNMPSIG2SNMP option card function
11DTRUPS data terminal ready
RS-232C Serial Interface
12DSRUPS data set ready
13RTSUPS request to send
14CTSUPS clear to send
15(not used)
16Dry_CommonCommon line for Dry Contact signals
17Backup_OOpen during Battery Backup
18Backup_CClosed during Battery Backup
19Low_BatteryClosed during Low Battery
20InverterClosed during On-Line mode
21BypassClosed during Bypass mode
Dry Contacts
22FaultClosed during Fault
23(not used)
24SD_SignalShutdown command signal line
25SD_CommonShutdown command common line
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6.2RS-232C Serial Communication Interface
The available data from the UPS, via RS-232C communication, is shown below:
Operating conditionsBattery voltage
UPS operating statusUPS in BYPASS mode
(described as yes or no)UPS in NORMAL mode
'Fault detailsInput overcurrent
(described as occurredOverheat
or not occurred)Overload being timed
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Output voltage
Output current
Input frequency
Output frequency
Utility power OK
Low battery voltage detected
Input and output frequency synchronized
UPS fault occurred
DC bus overcurrent
DC bus overvoltage
DC bus undervoltage
Overload (allowable time exceeded)
Output overvoltage (during NORMAL mode)
Output undervoltage (during NORMAL mode)
6.2.1UPS Shutdown (via RS-232C)
When the UPS is operating from its internal batteries, a shutdown order can be
sent to the UPS telling it to turn OFF after a user-specified amount of time. This
function can allow you to stop discharging the UPS batteries after an orderly
system shutdown has been completed. The UPS can be programmed to turn
OFF up to 8 minutes after the shutdown command is given. This command can
be cancelled before the specified time has elapsed.
6.3Dry Contact Interface
The Dry Contact interface uses pins 16 trough 22. Pins 24 and 25 are used for the
shutdown function. The following schematic shows the contact state and pin assignments
for each signal output along with the associated DB25 connector pinout.
16Dry Contact common
17Notes:
Battery Backup1) Pin switches are shown
}
18in their inactive states
(ex. if battery voltage is
19Battery voltage lowlow then pin 19 will be
connected to pin 16)
20UPS on
2) Contacts are rated as
21Bypass onfollows:
dc: 48V, 0.1A
22Fault detect signalac: 30Vrms (42V-peak)
0.07A(0.1A-peak)
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7.0Troubleshooting Procedures
Faults are those abnormal conditions that can occur and cause the unit to shutdown normal
operation. The faults are detected by the protection circuitry (see System Protection Features
Section 5.2) in the unit. The UPS Fault lamp will light red. "Troubleshooting" involves monitoring
the bar graph lamps on the front panel and then interpreting the readout by using the fault mode
display charts.
7.1Non-Fatal Fault Mode
Non-fatal faults may or may not cause the unit to shut down. These faults normally will
cause the UPS to transfer to bypass mode. Use "System Restart" procedures (see
Section 5.10) to transfer the UPS back to On Line mode. Use the following chart to
decode the display. All non-fatal faults will cause the red Fault LED to flash.
Fatal faults may or may not cause the UPS to shutdown. Use "System Reset" procedures
(see Section 5.10) to transfer UPS back to On Line mode. Use the following chart to
decode the display. All fatal faults will cause the red Fault LED to light continuously.
8.0Preventive and Scheduled Maintenance/Parts Replacement
8.1Preventive Maintenance
Toshiba's 1500 and 1500 Plus Series of uninterruptible power systems have been
designed to provide years of trouble-free operation requiring a minimum of preventive
maintenance.
The best preventive measure that the UPS user can take is to keep the area around the
unit, particularly the air inlet vents, clean and free of moisture and dust accumulations.
If the atmosphere of the installation site is very dusty, use a vacuum cleaner to
periodically remove dust accumulations from the system. Schedule authorized service
centers to perform internal parts inspections annually.
Before performing any maintenance, the technician should
CAUTION
WARNING
be familiar with and follow the important safety instructions
located on pages vi and vii.
Proper maintenance of the battery system of this unit by a
qualified service technician is essential to the safety and
reliability of your UPS system. Refer to service manual.
8.2Parts Replacement
The following list shows intervals for periodic maintenance and replacement of certain
UPS parts.
1)Batteries: VRLA batteries are maintenance free with respect to electrolyte only.
The charging voltage, temperature, performance and connection resistance must
be monitored periodically. Necessary corrective actions must be made in order to
assure safe reliable power is supplied by the UPS. The aforementioned items
affect the life of batteries, so replacement should be done once every 3 to 5 years
at a minimum. All of the batteries must be replaced at the same time.
Quarterly maintenance
a) Visual checks
1) Leakage
2) Corrosion on positive terminal
b) Check battery temperature at the negative terminal.
c) Measure and record the system float charging voltage.
d) Measure and record the individual units float charging voltage.
Semi-Annual maintenance
a) Repeat the quarterly checks.
b) Perform a 10 second high rate (e.g. 100 amp) load test on the
individual batteries.
c) Optionally test for the purpose of trending the battery over time.
d) Re-torque all inter-battery connecting hardware (if applicable).
e) Perform inter-battery connector resistance checks.
2)Aluminum electrolytic capacitors: Replace once every 5 years.
3)Fuses: Replace once every 7 years (see output fuse rating chart on the following
page).
4)Cooling fan: Replace once every 3 years.
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8.3Fuse Rating Chart
The following chart shows the recommended fuses for all UPS sizes.
Fuse rating
ModelAmp ratingFuse model no.
600 VA15.0ALittleFuse 314015
800 VA15.0ALittleFuse 314015
1000 VA15.0ALittleFuse 314015
1200 VA15.0ALittleFuse 314015
600 VA Plus15.0ALittleFuse 314015
800 VA Plus15.0ALittleFuse 314015