Tripp Lite Extended-Run Single-Phase Battery Cabinet User Manual
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Extended-Run Single-Phase Battery Cabinet
Owner’s Manual
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1. Introduction 2
2. Important Safety Instructions 3
3. Battery Cabinet Installation 5
3.1 Preparation 5
3.2 Transportation 5
3.3 Mechanical Check 5
3.4 Internal Wiring (Typical) 6
3.5 Preliminary Electrical Check 6
3.6 Battery Cabinet Placement 6
3.7 Electrical Connection 7
3.8 Battery Charger Electrical Connection (Select Models) 7
3.9 Final Electrical Check 7
3.10 Daisy-Chaining Multiple Battery Cabinets 8
4. Operation and Charging 9
4.1 Determine Charging Voltages 9
4.2 Initial Charge 9
4.3 Operational Check 9
4.4 Acceptance Test (Optional) 9
5. Maintenance 10
5.1 Maintenance Schedule 10
5.2 Fuse Replacement 10
6. Diagrams 11
6.1 Battery Cabinet Diagram (3 Shelves) 11
6.2 Battery and Breaker Diagrams 12
6.3 Integrated Battery Charger (Select Models) 13
7. Specifications 14
7.1 Dimensions and Floor Loading 14
7.2 Recommended Torque 14
8. Storage and Service 15
9. Warranty 15
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
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1. Introduction
Tripp Lite’s Extended-Run Single-Phase Battery Cabinets connect to SmartOnline 3-Phase UPS Systems to provide long-lasting
battery backup for data centers, telecommunications, networks, industrial facilities, security, emergency systems and other missioncritical applications that require high capacity, high availability and extended runtime.
Features
Battery cabinets are available in voltages from 192 VDC through 240 VDC and capacities from 33 to 720 ampere-hours with
a constant power rating of up to 595 kW @ 15-minute rate.
Battery cabinets contain multiple 6 or 12 VDC batteries connected in series for higher voltages or in series-parallel for higher
voltages and capacities. Multiple battery cabinets may be connected in series for increased runtime.
Depending on the number of individual batteries contained, each battery cabinet will have 3 tiers with 8 to 10 individual
batteries (maximum) per tier.
The battery cabinet structure is rated up through Seismic Zone 4 applications in compliance with the Uniform Building Code.
Removable access panels facilitate periodic maintenance. There is a minimum of 6 inches of clearance above the individual
batteries for access to terminals.
Battery cabinet frame and rails are 10 gauge steel; exterior panels are 16 gauge steel. Baked powder coat nish provides chip
and corrosion resistance.
Battery cabinet is shipped bolted to pallet with a double layer of protective stretch wrap and integrated corner and top
protection.
Appropriate ventilation and convection cooling of the individual batteries is provided via ½-inch spacing between batteries.
Front and rear vents allow the free ow of warmer air out of the battery cabinet.
The internal battery series or series-parallel circuits are completely wired. The negative leg of each series string of batteries
terminates into an insulated terminal block.
An optional molded case circuit breaker is available for over-current protection. (The molded case circuit breaker can be
tted with a UV relay, shunt trip and auxiliary contacts as additional options.)
User-supplied power output cables can be fed into the battery cabinet through built-in 8-inch conduit knockouts in the top or
sides of the cabinet (gland plate included). Shorting bars provide a positive landing power connection for parallel strings in a
single cabinet. All available power connection points are at the top of the cabinet, above the topmost tier of batteries.
For improved safety, higher power density and minimized maintenance, the cabinet systems use Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid
(VRLA) recombinant batteries. The electrolyte in these batteries is immobilized in either an absorbent mat separator or a
gelling medium, eliminating the spilling hazards and maintenance requirements of free liquid electrolyte. There is no need to
add water or measure specic gravity.
Because the batteries are recombinant cells that employ an oxygen recombination cycle, minimal gasses are emitted during
normal oat charging. Each cell contains an individual valve which releases the gas products of overcharge and prevents
pressure build-up within the cell.
Select battery cabinets (“C” models) include an integrated battery charger.
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2. Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
All sections of this manual contain instructions and warnings that must be followed during the installation and operation of the
battery cabinet described in this manual. Read ALL instructions thoroughly before attempting to move, install or connect your
battery cabinet. Failure to comply may invalidate the warranty and cause serious property damage and/or personal injury.
DANGER! LETHAL HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD!
All wiring should be performed by a qualied electrician, in accordance with the warnings in this manual
and all applicable electrical and safety codes. Incorrect wiring may cause serious personal injury and
property damage.
Installation and Location Warnings
Install the battery cabinet in a controlled indoor environment, away from moisture, temperature extremes, ammable liquids •
and gasses, conductive contaminants, dust and direct sunlight.
Install the battery cabinet in a level, structurally sound location.•
The battery cabinet is extremely heavy; be extremely careful when moving or lifting the unit.•
Operate the battery cabinet at indoor temperatures between 32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C) only. For best results, maintain •
an indoor temperature of 77° F (25° C).
Leave adequate space around all sides of the battery cabinet for proper ventilation. Do not block, cover or insert objects into •
the external ventilation openings of the battery cabinet.
Do not place any object on the battery cabinet, especially containers of liquid.•
Do not attempt to stack the battery cabinet. Attempting to stack the battery cabinet may cause permanent damage and create a •
potential for serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to unpack or move the battery cabinet without assistance. Use appropriate handling equipment rated to bear •
the weight and bulk of the battery cabinet, such as freight elevators, pallet jacks and forklifts. (Fully extend forks under load.
Spread forks to maximum possible width under load. Lift cabinet from bottom only. Wear safety shoes.)
For emergency use, install a re extinguisher rated for energized electrical equipment res (Class C rating or exact •
equivalent, with a non-conductive extinguishing agent) near the battery cabinet.
Connection Warnings
The battery cabinet contains hazardous high voltages that have the potential to cause personal injury or death from electric •
shock.
The battery cabinet has its own energy source. The output terminals may be live even when the battery cabinet is not •
connected to a UPS system.
The battery cabinet must be suitably grounded according to all applicable electrical wiring regulations.•
Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the •
failure of the life support equipment or to signicantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this
equipment in the presence of a ammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
De-energize all input and output power sources before installing cables or making electrical connections.•
Use exible cable of sufcient length to permit battery cabinet servicing.•
Use ferrule caps to cover termination cables and prevent frayed ends from shorting on terminal blocks. Use cabling rated •
VW-1, FT-1 or better. Use cable sleeves and connector clamps.
Conrm that all cables are marked correctly according to their purpose, polarity and diameter.•
Observe proper polarity by connecting negative to negative and positive to positive. Failure to observe proper polarity may •
damage the batteries and create a serious risk of personal injury and property damage.
Wiring should be performed by trained, qualied electricians only.•
If the battery cabinet does not include the shunt trip option, the nal installation must include an easy-access disconnect •
device between the battery and the load. The disconnect device must be suitably rated in accordance with applicable electrical
codes and the battery cabinet rating.
Do not connect the integrated battery charger (included with “C” models only) to the UPS system output. The •
integrated battery charger requires a separate AC supply circuit.
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2. Important Safety Instructions
Battery Warnings
The battery cabinet does not require routine maintenance by the user. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Only •
qualied, knowledgeable service personnel familiar with all required precautions should open the access panels for any
reason. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
The battery cabinet contains valve-regulated recombinant lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. Do not attempt to add water to these •
batteries or sample the electrolyte specic gravity.
Valve-regulated recombinant lead-acid (VRLA) batteries can contain an explosive mixture of hydrogen gas. DO NOT •
SMOKE when near batteries. DO NOT cause ames or sparks near batteries. Discharge static electricity from body before
touching batteries. DO NOT open or mutilate batteries—released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes and may be toxic.
DO NOT dispose of batteries in a re—they may explode.
Batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burns from high short-circuit current. Battery connection or replacement •
should be performed only by qualied service personnel, observing proper precautions. Use tools with insulated handles.
Remove watches, rings or other metal objects. Wear rubber gloves and boots. Do not short or bridge the battery terminals
with any object. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
Replace batteries with equivalent batteries (same number and type) available from Tripp Lite.•
The batteries are recyclable. Refer to local codes for disposal requirements. Do not dispose of batteries except through •
approved channels in accordance with all applicable local, state and national regulations.
Fuses should be replaced by qualied service personnel only. Blown fuses must be replaced with the same number and type •
of fuses.
Do not connect or disconnect batteries when the UPS system is operating from the battery supply or when the unit is not in •
bypass mode. Disconnect the charging source prior to connection or disconnecting battery terminals.
If the charging source remains off for an extended period of time, it should be turned on periodically to allow the batteries to •
recharge. The charging source should be turned on and the batteries should be recharged at least one uninterrupted 24-hour
period every 3 months. Failure to recharge the batteries periodically may cause permanent battery damage.
Allow batteries to charge uninterrupted for 24 hours after installation.•
Do not attempt to service the integrated battery charger (included with “C” models only). Contact Tripp Lite if service is •
required.
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Note on Labeling
These symbols may appear on the product label:
V~ AC Voltage
V DC Voltage
Ground
+ Battery Positive
- Battery Negative
Refer to the product label for model numbers, voltage
ratings and other important information.
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3. Battery Cabinet Installation
Read Section 2 – Important Safety Instructions Before Installation
3.1 Preparation
At your site, prepare to off-load the battery cabinet from the delivery truck and transport it to the nal installation location. •
Consider both the packaged weight and dimensions.
Assure that the oor can bear the load of the specic battery cabinet being installed. The battery cabinet must be installed in a •
structurally sound area with a level oor that is able to bear the weight of the battery cabinet and other equipment that will be
installed nearby.
Draw a wiring schematic representing the cables connected between the battery cabinet’s output terminal blocks and any •
external disconnect device, junction box and/or load/rectier.
If you plan to store the battery cabinet for an extended period before or after installation, follow the instructions in • Section
8 – Storage and Service.
3.2 Transportation
Inspect the shipping container(s) for visible damage. (Do not remove the stretch wrap around the unit until it has been 1.
transported to the nal installation location.) Conrm that the model name and rating match the unit you ordered. If you
determine that the unit has been damaged during shipping, or if anything appears to be missing, contact Tripp Lite for
assistance. Do not attempt to use the unit if it has been damaged or mishandled.
Do not attempt to move or unpack the battery cabinet without assistance. Use appropriate handling equipment rated to bear 2.
the weight and bulk of the battery cabinet, such as freight elevators, pallet jacks and forklifts. (Fully extend forks under load.
Spread forks to maximum possible width under load. Lift cabinet from bottom only. Wear safety shoes.) Conrm that load
limits for freight elevators, handling equipment and oors along the transport route will not be exceeded by the combined
weight of the packaged battery cabinet, handling equipment and personnel. Conrm that the packaged unit will pass through
any doorways along the intended route.
The battery cabinet is secured with stretch wrap to protect it during shipping and movement within a facility. Remove the 3.
stretch wrap from the battery cabinet when the unit is in the nal installation location—not before.
3.3 Mechanical Check
While the assembled cabinet battery system is still on the shipping pallet, inspect all sides for impact or other damage.
Remove front access panels and set them aside, being careful not to scratch the nish.1.
Conrm that all individual batteries are secure in the battery cabinet and that no batteries have been damaged.2.
Conrm that none of the internal parts (terminal blocks, fuse blocks, fuses, circuit breakers and other parts) have been 3.
damaged.
If the battery cabinet includes an integrated battery charger (“C” models only), examine the wires at the DC output terminal 4.
closely. If any of the leads are bent or otherwise damaged from shipping, contact Tripp Lite. Damaged leads could cause a
battery short circuit.
Note the individual battery model number and refer to 5. Section 7-2 for the battery’s terminal type and recommended torque.
Use insulated tools to tighten all the battery terminal connections to the recommended torque.6.
Use insulated tools to tighten the cables from the positive and negative output terminals at the end batteries to the output 7.
terminal block, fuse block or circuit breaker.
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