To contact Vertiv Services for information or repair service in the United States, call 800-543-2378. Vertiv
Services offers a complete range of start-up services, repair services, preventive maintenance plans and service
contracts.
For repair or maintenance service outside the 48 contiguous United States, contact Vertiv Services, if available in
your area. For areas not covered by Vertiv Services, the authorized distributor is responsible for providing
qualified, factory-authorized service.
For Vertiv Services to assist you promptly, have the following information available:
Part Numbers:
Serial Numbers:
Rating:
Date Purchased:
Date Installed:
Location:
Input Voltage/Frequency:
Output Voltage/Frequency:
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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 Liebert Static Transfer Switch 2/Power Distribution Unit (Liebert STS2/PDU).
Read this manual thoroughly, paying special attention to the sections that apply to your installation, before
working with the Liebert STS2/PDU. Retain this manual for use by installing personnel.
Refer to 1.2.1 - Handling Considerations before attempting to move the unit.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
Before proceeding with installation, read all instructions, verify that all the parts are included and check
the nameplate to be sure the voltage matches available utility power.
This unit is supplied by more than one power source. The unit contains hazardous voltages if any of the
input sources are on, even when the unit is in bypass. To isolate the unit, turn off and lock out all input
power sources.
Verify that all input power sources are de-energized and locked out before making connections inside
unit.
Lethal voltages exist inside the unit during normal operation. Only qualified service personnel should
perform maintenance on the Liebert STS2/PDU.
Installation and operation must comply with all national and local laws and regulations.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
Under typical operation and with all Liebert STS2/PDU doors closed, only normal safety precautions are
necessary. The area around the Liebert STS2/PDU should be kept free of puddles of water, excessive
moisture, flammable liquids, gases, corrosive substances and debris.
Only properly trained personnel wearing appropriate safety headgear, gloves, shoes and glasses should
perform maintenance on the Liebert STS2/PDU. When performing maintenance on any part of the
equipment under power, service personnel and test equipment should be located on rubber mats. Service
personnel should wear insulating shoes for isolation from direct contact with the floor.
One person should never work alone, even if all power is disconnected from the equipment. A second
person should be standing by to assist and summon help in case of an accident.
NOTICE
Risk of damage from improper installation.
The input sources to the Liebert STS2/PDU must be grounded-wye sources. Input sources other than solidly grounded-
wye sources may cause damage to the switch.
Liebert neither recommends nor knowingly sells this product for use with life support or other FDA-designated
“critical” devices.
The Liebert STS2/PDU is suitable for indoor use only.
The unit is designed to operate from solidly grounded AC power sources only. Provide input over-current
protection in accordance with the unit ratings. Wire and ground the unit according to national and local electrical
safety codes. All wiring should be installed by a properly trained and qualified electrician.
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A thorough equipment inspection and supervised startup by qualified service personnel are strongly
recommended at these times:
1.Before unit is placed into service for the first time
2.After equipment relocation, and
3.After the unit has been de-energized for an extended period.
WARNING
Risk of heavy unit falling over. Can cause equipment damage, injury or death.
Locate the center of gravity symbols and determine the unit’s weight
before handling the cabinet.
Read all instructions before attempting to move the unit, lift it, remove packaging or prepare
the unit for installation.
NOTICE
This unit complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Subpart J of the FCC rules and
EN550022. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This
unit generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operating this unit in a residential area may cause
harmful interference that the user must correct at his own expense.
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1.0UNPACKING AND INSPECTIONS
NOTE
Read the entire manual before beginning to install the Liebert STS2/PDU. Upon delivery of the Liebert
STS2/PDU, the installer should perform the following steps to ensure a high-quality installation.
A high-quality installation begins on the receiving dock. The Liebert STS2/PDU and its packaging should be
inspected when the unit is delivered. If the packaging is not damaged, unpack the unit and conduct an internal
inspection before beginning installation. This section discusses inspecting and unpacking the Liebert
STS2/PDU.
1.1External Inspections
1.While the Liebert STS2/PDU is still on the truck, inspect the equipment and shipping container(s) for any signs of damage
or mishandling. Do not attempt to install the system if damage is apparent.
2.Upon receipt and before unpacking, inspect the shipping crate for damage or mishandling.
Check the Shock-Watch
• If the indicator is red, note the condition on shipper’s receipt and check for concealed damage.
• If any shipping damage is observed, file a damage claim with the shipper within 24 hours and contact your local Liebert
representative or Vertiv Services at 1-800-543-2378 to inform them of the damage claim and the condition of the
equipment.
3.Locate the bag containing the keys for the front access door. The bag is attached to the cabinet.
4.Compare the contents of the shipment with the bill of lading. Report any missing items to the carrier and to Vertiv Services
immediately.
5.Check the nameplate on the cabinets to verify that the model numbers correspond with the one specified. Record the
model numbers and serial numbers in the front of this installation manual. A record of this information is necessary should
servicing be required.
6.If unit is to be stored before installation, it is recommended to store the unit in a dry environment with temperatures in the
range of -40 to 176°F (-40 to 80°C). Use original packing materials or other suitable means to keep the unit clean. When
opening the shipping crate, use care not to puncture the container with sharp objects.
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indicator.
1.2Unloading and Handling
WARNING
Risk of heavy unit falling over. Can cause equipment damage, injury or death.
Locate the center of gravity symbols and determine the unit’s weight
before handling the cabinet.
Do not exceed a 15-degree tilt with the forklift. Read all instructions before attempting to
move the unit, lift it, remove packaging or prepare the unit for installation.
NOTICE
When moving the unit by forklift, lift the unit from the rear so as to protect the front panel.
Also, if moving the unit by forklift or pallet jack after it has been removed from the pallet, be aware of the location of the
casters and stabilizing feet (if the unit is so equipped) so as not to damage them.
Most Liebert STS2/PDU models are contained in one cabinet. The 800 amp units are contained in two cabinets,
shipped on two pallets and connected together in the field.
The unit can be moved by forklift or pallet jack. However, because the weight distribution in the cabinet is
uneven, use extreme care during handling and transporting.
See 1.2.2 - Unit Preparation for instructions on removing the Liebert STS2/PDU from the pallet.
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1.2.1Handling Considerations
The Liebert STS2/PDU is bolted to a wood shipping pallet to allow handling by forklift or a pallet jack.
WARNING
Risk of heavy unit falling over. Can cause equipment damage, injury or death.
Exercise extreme care when handling Liebert STS2/PDU cabinets to avoid equipment damage or injury to
personnel.
The cabinet can be safely tilted 15 degrees in any direction by forklift. If moving the unit up a ramp on its
casters (if the unit is so equipped) or a pallet jack, ensure that the incline does not exceed 15 degrees.
Locate the center of gravity symbols and determine the unit’s weight before handling the cabinet.
Check the unit size and weight. Refer to the cabinet drawings furnished with the unit for size and weight. Typical
cabinet dimensions are shown in Figures 7 through 22. Typical unit crated weights are:
Table 1Shipping weights (typical)
ModelWeight, lb. (kg)
250A3813 (1733)
400A4808 (2185)
600A 5892 (2678)
800A Module A*4180 (1900)
800A Module B*4723 (2147)
*800A ships on two separate pallets
Plan the route. Review the route over which the unit will be transported to its installation location to ensure that
all passages are large enough to accommodate the unit and support the weight.
Check for any non-negotiable corners or offsets in hallways. Before moving the unit to the intended location,
review 2.0 - Location Considerations.
1.2.2Unit Preparation
The unit can be removed from the pallet before it is moved to its location.
Complete the following steps to properly remove the Liebert STS2/PDU from the shipping pallet:
1.Set the pallet in a level area with enough room to maneuver and remove the unit.
2.Remove the bolts holding the unit to the shipping pallet (located in the base of the unit).
3.Remove the shipping blocks from under the frame of the unit.
4.Use a forklift to raise the unit off the pallet and onto the floor. On the 250A unit ensure that the forklift is clear of the unit's
casters and stabilizing feet. Lift the unit from the rear.
5.Conduct an internal inspection of the unit. See the list in 1.3 - Internal Inspection.
1.3Internal Inspection
After the Liebert STS2/PDU has been unpacked, conduct an internal inspection:
1.Verify that all items have been received.
2.If spare parts were ordered, verify their arrival.
3.After the Liebert STS2/PDU has been removed from the pallet, open the door and remove cabinet panels to check for
shipping damage to internal components.
4.Check for loose connections or unsecured components in the cabinet(s).
5.Check for any unsafe condition that may be a potential safety hazard.
After the Liebert STS2/PDU has been inspected and no problems are found, the unit can be moved to its
installation location. If using a forklift, remember to lift the unit from the rear.
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2.0 LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
The Liebert STS2/PDU should be placed in a clean, cool and dry location. The 250A unit without an output
cabinet requires only front access for installation and maintenance. Both front and side access are required for
installation and maintenance of 400-800A units and 250A units with output cabinet. The output cabinet comes
factory-installed or either the right or left side, depending on how it was ordered. It cannot be moved from one
side to the other in the field.
Adequate space is required above the unit for conduit (if configured as such) and cooling air flow. This section
provides specific information for these considerations.
The unit is designed with top and bottom cable terminations to allow maximum flexibility in its installation. Units
with output inline panelboards are bottom exit only. If bottom cable entry and exit is used, sufficient cable
bending space must be provided by a raised floor or a floor stand.
For dimensions of each unit, see Figures 7 through 22. If your unit is equipped with an optional key lockout
switch, see Figures 13 through 21 for the location of that switch.
2.1Recommended Minimum Service Clearances
The recommended service clearances are at the front and side, if equipped with output cabinet. The minimum
service clearance required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 110-26 is 36 in. (91cm) for units with
voltages up to 150V to ground and 42 in. (107cm) for units with voltages over 150V to ground. Clearance of at
least 18 in. (46cm) is required above the unit for cooling air flow.
2.2Heat Output
The unit produces minimal heat during normal operation.
Table 2Heat output
Switch Size
250A11,737 (3.44)
400A19,295 (5.66)
600A29,238 (8.57)
800A39,238 (11.50)
Heat Output
BTU/Hr (kW)
2.3Operating Environment
The unit is designed to be installed indoors where the ambient air temperature is in the range of 32° to 104°F
(0°C - 40°C) with a relative humidity of 0% to 95% non-condensing, up to an altitude of 4000 feet (1200 meters).
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2.4Altitude
0
10,000
(3048)
9500
(2896)
9000
(2743)
8500
(2591)
8000
(2438)
7500
(2286)
6000
(1829)
5500
(1676)
7000
(2134)
6500
(1981)
5000
(1524)
4500
(1372)
4000
(1200)
100
86
88
90
92
94
96
98
Rating (%)
Altitude, Feet (M) Above Sea Level
0
10,000
(3048)
9500
(2896)
9000
(2743)
8500
(2591)
8000
(2438)
7500
(2286)
6000
(1829)
5500
(1676)
7000
(2134)
6500
(1981)
5000
(1524)
4500
(1372)
4000
(1200)
104.0 (40)
86.0 (30)
87.8 (31)
94.1 (33)
93.2 (34)
95.0 (35)
96.8 (36)
98.6 (37)
Maximum Ambient
Temperature, °F (°C)
Altitude, Feet (M) Above Sea Level
102.2 (39)
100.4 (38)
89.6 (32)
The standard units are designed for full load operation up to 4000 feet (1200m) above sea level. See Figure 1 for
recommended deratings for altitudes greater than 4000 feet (1200m).
Figure 1Recommended derating for high altitude operation
Operation at full load at a higher altitude can be accommodated in ambient temperatures less than 104°F (40°C)
ambient. Figure 2 shows the maximum allowable ambient temperature for full load operation at altitudes above
4000 feet (1200m).
Figure 2Maximum ambient temperature for full load operation at higher altitudes
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3.0 LOCATING THE LIEBERT STS2/PDU
This section provides instructions for leveling the Liebert STS2/PDU and anchoring the unit to the floor, should
that be required.
3.1Anchoring the Unit to the Floor
The Liebert STS2/PDU can be anchored to the concrete floor to ensure stability for the unit in the event of
seismic activity.
3.2Positioning the 250A Only Liebert STS2/PDU Without Anchoring
The 250A Liebert STS2/PDU is furnished with casters and stabilizing feet. After final positioning of the unit,
adjust the stabilizing feet located in each corner of the frame base to stabilize the unit.
For stabilizing feet details, see Figures 7 through 11.
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4.0 POWER AND CONTROL WIRING
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
This unit is supplied by more than one power source. The unit contains hazardous voltages if any of the
input sources are on, even when the unit is in bypass. To isolate the unit, turn off and lock out all input
power sources.
Verify that all input power sources are de-energized and locked out before making connections inside
unit.
Lethal voltages exist inside the unit during normal operation. Only qualified service personnel should
perform maintenance on the Liebert STS2/PDU.
All power and control wiring must be installed by a licensed, properly trained and qualified electrician. All
power and control wiring must comply with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes.
The input power busbars are accessible through the front of the unit. Liebert’s 250A units have PEM nut inserts
designed to allow one-handed tightening. Busbars in the 400-800A units are supplied with holes to
accommodate two-hole lugs.
Cables can be installed through the top or bottom of the unit through removable conduits plates. Units with
output inline panelboards are bottom exit only for output cables.
Unless otherwise labeled, use the recommended tightening torque shown in Tab le 30.
See Figures 12 through 21 for wiring entrance locations.
4.1Input and Output Power Connections
The input power connections are made to the busbars provided inside the unit (see Figures 26 through 31).
These busbars are accessible through the front of the unit.
Output power connections are handled two different ways, depending on the type of distribution used. Power
connections on standard units with an output breaker are made to the busbars inside the unit. These busbars
are accessible through the front on 250A units and on the side on 400-800A units. See Figures 26 through 31
for details on the busbars. Power connections on units with panelboard distribution are made directly to the
panelboard breakers. Busbars are provided in the output cabinet for ground and neutral connections.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
Verify that all input power and control circuits are de-energized and locked out before making
connections inside unit.
The two input power feeds (sources) to the Liebert STS2/PDU should be from two independent sources to avoid
a common source failure.
To ensure proper operation of the Liebert STS2/PDU, the two input sources must be the same nominal voltage
level and phase rotation.
For uninterrupted automatic transfer, the two input sources should be synchronized within 15 degrees.
NOTICE
The input sources to the Liebert STS2/PDU must be grounded-wye sources. Input sources other than solidly groundedwye sources may cause damage to the switch.
The Liebert STS2/PDU is designed for operation with three-wire, solidly grounded sources only.
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See Figures 3 through 6 for typical one-line diagrams. Refer to Figures 26 through 31 for electrical field
connections on all units.
The input and output power wire size should be based on the overcurrent protection device, observing the NEC
and local codes.
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The Liebert STS2/PDU output power, ground and neutral busbars accommodate a wide range of wire sizes. The
Liebert STS2/PDU busbars accommodate standard two-hole lugs.
Table 3Input/output conduit plate specifications
Rating
250A
400-600A
800A
Maximum Number
of ConduitsSize, in.
12 2"
82-1/2"
63" or 3-1/2"
6 2"
42-1/2" or 3"
62-1/2"
53" or 3-1/2"
4.2System Grounding
Equipment grounding—Grounding is primarily for equipment and personnel safety, although proper grounding
also enhances equipment performance.
All input and output power feeds must include an equipment grounding means as required by the NEC and local
codes.
An insulated equipment ground conductor is recommended to run with each input and output power feed. The
equipment ground conductors should be at least the minimum size conductor per the NEC based on the
upstream overcurrent protection device.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
If conduit is used as a grounding means, adequate electrical continuity must be maintained at all conduit
connections. Using isolating bushings with a metal conduit can be a safety hazard.
4.3Control Wiring Connections
No control wiring is needed on the standard Liebert STS2/PDU. Certain options and remote monitoring
configurations require external control wiring. See 6.0 - Options for details.
The customer must supply control wiring to the Liebert STS2/PDU for connection to any monitoring or
communication options. Top and bottom removable conduit plates are provided for control wiring conduit.
Control cables can be installed through the top or bottom of the unit through removable control conduit plates.
A top hat is provided on the 400-600A units for connecting the top entry control wiring conduits (see
Figures 13 through 21). The top hat is turned upside down and ships inside the unit. It must be removed from the
unit and flipped 180 degrees before being reinstalled (see Figure 49). The control wiring top hat does NOT
contain any knockouts for conduit. The installer must drill the appropriate-sized holes for the conduit before
attaching to the top of the Liebert STS2/PDU.
See Figures 47 and 48 for arrangement of optional cards.
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4.4Remote Source Selection Wiring
An optional Remote Source Selection board may be installed in your Liebert STS2/PDU. This board is installed in the
same bay as the communications options. See Figures 47 and 48 for the location of these options. See Figure 55 for
information on the control wiring for the Remote Source Selection option.
The Remote Source Selection allows you choose the preferred input source from a remote location.
Terminal connections allow the customer to remotely select a source to be the preferred source in the same
process as the local source transfer selection.
If both the input contacts are closed, the current selected preferred source shall be retained. If the unit’s
preferred source selection and Remote Source Selection are active at the same time,
the Liebert STS2/PDU follows the last request for a preferred source change, regardless of whether it was from
the local or Remote Source Selection controls.
A six pin terminal block provides the Remote Source Selection connections. Two pairs of wires are used from the
switch to trigger the source selection. You can select the type of switch used for this remote control.
Connections are made to four of the connections, using Form A dry contacts. The contacts are numbered left to
right:
Table 4Remote source selection terminal block
Contact
1Source 1
2Isolated ground
3Source 2
4Isolated Ground
5DO NOT USE
6DO NOT USE
Connection
See 10.3 - Enabling Remote Source Selection for instructions on enabling the Remote Source Selection option.
4.5Power Supply
The Liebert STS2/PDU is supplied with redundant power supplies that are designed to operate from a voltage
range of 200V to 600V. The unit is set at the factory to match the nameplate voltage. Field adjustments are not
necessary. If the unit needs to operate at a voltage other than what is listed on the nameplate, contact Vertiv
Services or your local Vertiv representative. Tab le 5 provides transformer tap information.
Table 5Terminal block 1 and terminal block 2 wire connections
Using Tab le 5 , ensure that the wiring for the control transformers matches the input voltage for the unit.
Improper wiring could result in blown fuses.
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5.0 OUTPUT POWER WIRING
The Liebert STS2/PDU standard model is provided with a circuit breaker for connecting to the load or a remote
distribution cabinet. Other distribution configurations are available.
The three main types of distributions available for the Liebert STS2/PDU are:
•Output Breaker
•Inline Panelboards—two panelboards (84 poles) on 250A units and four panelboards (168 poles) on 400-800A units.
Square D
•SquareD I-Line
to 400A breakers are available on 800A units.
For other optional distribution methods, contact your local Liebert representative or call 1-800-LIEBERT.
The Liebert STS2/PDU distribution may be mounted on either the right or left side at the customer’s option.
Location of output conduit connections is affected by the location of the output cabinet. See
Figures 8, 9, 12, 13, 16 and 17 for wiring a right-side distribution configuration and Figures 10, 11, 14, 15, 18 and 19
for wiring a left-side distribution configuration. See Figures 23 through 44 for wiring.
See Table 6 for wiring the various output options.
5.1Customer Connections
The customer is responsible for connections from the Liebert STS2/PDU distribution to the connected load,
either directly or through remote distribution cabinets.
Table 6Distribution configurations
Distribution Type
Output Breaker
Inline Panelboards
I-Line (Square D)Figure 32
®
and General Electric panelboards are available to accommodate bolt-in or plug-in breakers.
®
Panelboard—designed to accommodate up to 10 plug-in breakers from 100A to 250A. Additionally, 300A
For Details See
Electrical Output
Field Connections
250AFigure 23
400-600AFigure 33
800AFigure 35
250AFigure 30
400-800AFigure 31
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6.0 OPTIONS
This section discusses the options available for the Liebert STS2/PDU. The communications options are also
discussed in 12.0 - Communication Interfaces.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
All options must be installed by Vertiv Services or Vertiv factory-authorized service provided by a Vertiv
distributor. The option area and customer control cable area contain hazardous voltages if any of the
input sources are on, even when the unit is in bypass. Turn Off all power sources before installing
customer control cables to any option.
6.1Programmable Relay Board
The programmable relay board (PRB) provides a means to trigger an external device when an event occurs in
the Liebert STS2/PDU. Each PRB has 8 channels. Each channel has two sets of Form-C dry contacts, rated 1A @
30VDC or 250mA @ 125VAC.
Any alarm or event may be programmed to any channel or channels. Up to ten (10) events may be programmed
to a relay. If multiple events are grouped to one relay, group the events logically to simplify troubleshooting when
an event is triggered. The same alarm or event may be programmed to more than one channel. Up to two
programmable relay boards can be installed in the Liebert STS2/PDU for a total of 16 channels. Programming is
performed through the touchscreen.
See Configuring the Programmable Relay Board Settings on page 109 for default settings and instructions
for reconfiguring the relays. See Figures 47 and 48 for the location of the PRB. See Figure 50 for wiring details.
Table 7 provides the PRB pin-out.
Table 7Programmable relay board pinout
ChannelPin No.CN.C.N.O.
CH1
TB1
TB2
TB3
TB4
Key: N.O. = Normally Open; N/C. = Normally Closed; C = Common
Note: Pin 16 not used on TB1, TB2 and TB3.
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
A1-3 12 3
B4-6 45 6
A7-9 78 9
B10-12101112
A13-15131415
B1-3 12 3
A4-6 45 6
B7-9 78 9
A10-12101112
B13-15131415
A1-3 12 3
B4-6 45 6
A7-9 78 9
B10-12101112
A13-15131415
B1-3 12 3
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6.2Input Contact Isolator Board
The Input Contact Isolator Board (ICI) provides a Liebert STS2/PDU module interface for up to eight external
user alarm or message inputs to be routed through the Liebert STS2/PDU’s alarm network. The eight contacts
are normally open dry contacts. When a contact closes, an event is triggered.
The Input Contact Isolator options are configured through the Input Contact Isolator dialog box, which is
accessed from the Comm Option dialog box on the touchscreen. You also can program the alarm messages
through this dialog box. See Configuring the Input Contact Isolator Settings on page 107 for instructions on
configuring the connections.
See Figures 47 and 48 for the location of the ICI. See Figure 51 for wiring details.
6.3Comms Board
The Comms Board provides a communication interface to Liebert SiteScan®, site monitoring product and/or an
external modem. Liebert SiteLink®-12 or Liebert SiteLink®-4 is required for Liebert SiteScan to communicate with
the Liebert STS2/PDU.
The Comms Board is equipped with an RS-422 communication port for communication to a Liebert SiteScan
monitoring system using a 2-wire twisted pair for reliable communication up to 1000 meters (3281 feet).
Information available from the RS-422 port includes the present switch status information, all monitoring
parameters and all active alarms.
The Comms Board is equipped with a modem interface for remote reporting of the present switch status
information, alarm history information and the history of status screens that are triggered upon a major alarm
event. The monitoring system software also supports an auto-dial feature that allows the system to automatically
dial programmed phone numbers by way of a modem to report designated alarm conditions.
Programming the Comms Board is performed through the touchscreen. See Comm Options on page 105 for
details.
See Figures 47 and 48 for the location of the Comms Board. See Figure 52 for information on the control wiring.
6.4Liebert IntelliSlot™ Web/485 Card With Adapter
A Liebert IntelliSlot Web/485 Card With Adapter (IS-WEB485ADPT) enables the Liebert STS2/PDU to
communicate to a network management system (NMS). The card provides the internal hardware and software to
communicate, via SNMP, to any I.P.-based Ethernet network through an RJ-45 connector using Category 5
cabling.
The Liebert IS-WEB485ADPT provides redundant paths for communications that make it possible to connect to
a Building Management System (BMS) using Modbus, while simultaneously communicating to a NMS through
SNMP. A terminal block provides the connection to Modbus.
See Figures 47 and 48 for the location of the Liebert IntelliSlot Web/485 Card With Adapter. See Figure 53 for
control wiring information.
If you have questions about the Liebert IS-WEB485ADPT, refer to the user guide SL-52615, available at Vertiv’s
Web site, www.vertivco.com
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6.5Remote Source Selection
The Remote Source Selection allows the preferred input source to be chosen from a remote location. A user
supplied normally open dry contact allows the user to remotely select a source to be the preferred source in the
same process as the local source transfer selection.
If both the input contacts are closed, the current selected preferred source shall be retained. If the unit’s
preferred source selection and Remote Source Selection are active at the same time,
the Liebert STS2/PDU follows the last request for a preferred source change, regardless of whether it was from
the local or Remote Source Selection controls.
See 10.3 - Enabling Remote Source Selection for instructions on enabling the Remote Source Selection.
See Figures 47 and 48 for the location of the Remote Source Selection option.
See 4.4 - Remote Source Selection Wiring and Figure 55 for information on the control wiring.
6.6Key Lockout Switch
The key lockout switch activates a software lockout of the touchscreen to prevent manual transfers and
configuration changes. When locked out, the touchscreen becomes a read-only display. A key is needed to do
manual transfers or change settings.
The alarm silence button is not disabled when in the lockout position.
The switch is located on the front of the unit next to the display; it is behind the front door but can be operated
without opening the front door. See Figures 20 through 22 for the key lockout switch location on each unit.
See 13.2.1 - Security and Figure 64 for instructions on using the key lockout switch.
6.7Static Switch Redundant Output Breaker
A plug-in, non-automatic circuit breaker is provided which allows redundancy in the static switch output power
path. The breaker is connected in parallel with the static switch output plug-in non-automatic circuit breaker.
6.8Inline Panelboards
An output distribution cabinet with either Square D or General Electric inline panelboards with copper bus to
accept bolt-in or plug-in circuit breakers. Each panelboard is individually protected by a 225A, 3-pole panelboard
main circuit breaker.
Each panelboard includes a separate isolated neutral bus bar and a safety-ground bus bar for the neutral and
safety-ground connections for at least 42 output circuits.
6.9I-Line Panelboards
An output distribution cabinet with one vertically mounted Square D I-Line panelboard with copper bus to
accept Square D three phase plug-in circuit breakers. The panelboard must be enclosed with an accent cover.
6.10Subfeed Breakers
Breakers for feeding remote panelboard(s) or other loads. Available in ratings of 225A or 400A.
NOTE
Only available on units with inline panelboards. 400A breaker not available on 250A units.
6.11K-Factor Transformers
U.S. Department of Energy compliant K20-rated double-shielded copper isolation transformer specially designed
to accommodate highly nonlinear loads in accordance with UL 1561 (in place of standard isolation transformer).
6.12Surge Suppression System
A fused and monitored high-energy, 80 kAmp/phase surge suppression system by Control Concepts connected
to each input of the unit for superior surge suppression.
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7.0 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS
22.8"
(579.1mm)
Air Intake
Air Intake Area
Do not block air
filter, typical
See Detail A
PSP11200
Rev. 4
Bottom Power
Conduit Entry
Area 14.8" x 10.4"
(375.9 x 264.2mm)
Top Power Conduit
Entry Area 24.4" x 9.4"
(619.8 x 238.8mm)
2.75" (69.8mm)
Typical
Stabilizing Foot
1. 18" (457mm) clearance above unit required for air exhaust
2. Installation and service access required in front only.
5. Unit bottom is structurally adequate for forklift handling.
6. Keep cabinet within 15 degrees of vertical while handling.
7. Color: IBM off-white
8. Open door to replace air filter, disposable type,
size: 1"x25"x25" (25 x 635x635mm)
9. Threaded mounting holes (see Detail A) are provided for seismic
anchoring or floor stand. Mounting bolts must be threaded into the
unit mounting holes from underneath the unit base. If a floor stand
is used, the casters must rest on the floor stand to support the unit's weight.
10. Top and bottom cable entry available through removable access plates.
Remove, punch to suit conduit size and replace.
12mm Diameter
Threaded Mounting
Hole; 4 typically
See Note 9
Hinged Access Panel
To Input Breakers
Air Exhaust
120° Front Door Swing
All doors with
lift-off hinges
2.8" (71.1mm)
Top Control Conduit
Entry Area 12.8" x 5.1"
(325.1 x 129.5mm)
1.1"
(27.9mm)
Bottom Control
Conduit Entry
Area 11" x 4.6"
(279.4 x 116.8mm)
Front
8.4"
(213.6mm)
8.8"
(223.5mm)
5.6"
(142.2mm)
5.8"
(147.3mm)
TOP
RIGHT SIDE
FRONT
BOTTOM
Detail A
(Front of Unit
Shown without Side Panel)
1.1"
(28mm)
77.6"
(1971mm)
32.3" (820mm)
60.9 (1547mm)
Figure 7Outline drawing, 250A Liebert STS2/PDU
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Figure 8Outline drawing, 250A Liebert STS2/PDU with right side I-Line distribution
A
76.8 (1950mm)
77.6
(1970mm)
ir Intake Area
Do not block air
filter, typical
2.8" (71mm)
Top Input Power
Conduit Entry Area
24.4" x 9.4"
(620 x 239mm)
Top Control Conduit
Entry Area 12.8" x 5.1"
(325 x 130mm)
1.18" (457mm) clearance above unit required for air exhaust
2. Installation and service access required in front only.
3. Heat output: Approx. 11,737 BTU/hr (3.44kW).
4. Approximate weight: 3993 lb. (1815 kg).
5. Unit bottom is structurally adequate for forklift handling.
6. Keep cabinet within 15 degrees of vertical while handling.
7. Color: IBM off-white
8. Open door to replace air filter, disposable type, size: 1" x 25" x 25"
(25 x 635 x 635mm).
9. Threaded mounting holes (see Detail A) are provided for seismic
anchoring or floor stand. Mounting bolts must be threaded into unit mounting
holes from underneath unit base. If a floor stand is used, the casters must rest
on the floor stand to support the unit’s weight.
10. Top and bottom cable entry available through removable
access plates. Remove, punch to suit conduit size and replace.
FRONT
1.1"
(27.9mm)
Top Output
Conduit Entry Area
(2) 13.1" x 7.9"
(333 x 201mm)
5.6"
(142.2mm)
TOP
Air Exhaust
120° Front Door Swing
All doors with
lift-off hinges
Bottom Input Power
Conduit Entry
Area 14.8" x 10.4"
(376 x 264mm)
PSP11206
32.3" (820mm)
RIGHT SIDE
1.8" (46mm)
2.3"
(58mm)
Hinged Access Panel
To Input Breakers
12mm Diameter
Threaded Mounting
Hole; 4 typically
See Note 9
8.4"
(214mm)
(147mm)
8.8"
(224mm)
5.8"
1.1"
(28mm)
2.75"
(69.8mm)
Typical
Detail A
(Front of Unit
Shown without Side Panel)
Front
Bottom Control
Conduit Entry
Area 11" x 4.6"
(279.4 x 116.8mm)
See Detail A
BOTTOM
(101.6mm)
Stabilizing
Foot
Bottom Output
Conduit Entry Area
(2) 12.5" x 7.2"
(318 x 183mm)
Air
Intake
4"
26"
(660mm)
2.6" (66mm)
Rev. 2
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Figure 9Outline drawing, 250A Liebert STS2/PDU with right side inline distribution
76.8 (1950mm)
Air Intake Area
Do not block air
filter, typical
2.8" (71mm)
Top Input Power
Conduit Entry Area
24.4" x 9.4"
(620 x 239mm)
Top Control Conduit
Entry Area 12.8" x 5.1"
(325 x 130mm)
1. 18" (457mm) clearance above unit required for air exhaust
2. Installation and service access required in front only.
3. Heat output: approx. 11,737 BTU/hr (3.44kW).
4. Approximate weight: 3993 lb. (1815 kg).
5. Unit bottom is structurally adequate for forklift handling.
6. Keep cabinet within 15 degrees of vertical.
7. Color: IBM off-white
8. Open door to replace air filter, disposable type, size:
1" x 25" x 25" (25 x 635 x 635mm).
9. Threaded mounting holes (see Detail A) are provided
for seismic anchoring or floor stand. Mounting bolts
must be threaded into unit mounting holes from
underneath unit base. If a floor stand is used, the
casters must rest on the floor stand to support the
unit's weight.
10. Top and bottom cable entry available through removable
access plates. Remove, punch to suit conduit size and replace.
FRONT
1.1"
(27mm)
22.8"
(579mm)
5.6"
(142.2mm)
Air Exhaust
TOP
120° Front Door Swing
All doors with lift-off hinges
Bottom Input
Power Conduit
Entry Area
14.8" x 10.4"
(376 x 264mm)
77.6
(1970mm)
2.1"
(53mm)
Hinged Access
Panel to Input
Breakers
(213mm)
(223.5mm)
PSP11207
Rev. 2
32.3" (820mm)
RIGHT SIDE
12mm Diameter
Threaded Mounting
Hole; 8 typically
See Note 9
1.7"
(43mm)
8.4"
5.8"
(223.5mm)
1.1"
(28mm)
8.8"
12.5"
(318mm)
0.88" Diameter
Typically 42 Places
Detail B
Detail A
(Front of Unit
Shown without Side Panel)
Bottom Control
Conduit Entry
Area 11" x 4.6"
Front
(279 x 117mm)
See Detail A
BOTTOM
2.6" (66mm)
2.75"
(69.8mm)
Typical
Air
Intake
8.1"
(206mm)
Stabilizing
Foot
Bottom Output
Subfeed Conduit
Entry Area
Typically 2 Places
8.3" x 4"
(211 x 102mm)
Bottom Output
Conduit Entry Area
Typically 2 Places
See Detail B
7.1" (180mm)
5.1" (130mm)
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Figure 10Outline drawing, 250A Liebert STS2/PDU with left side I-Line distribution
32.3" (820mm)
LEFT SIDE
1.8" (46mm)
2.3" (58mm)
Top Input Power
Conduit Entry Area
24.4" x 9.4"
(620 x 239mm)
77.6
(1970mm)
Top Output
Conduit Entry Areas
(2) 13.1" x 7.9"
(333 x 201mm)
Air Intake Area
Do not block air
filter, typical
1.1"
(27.9mm)
76.8 (1950mm)
33.7" (856mm)
FRONT
12mm Diameter
Threaded Mounting
Hole; 4 typically
See Notes 8 and 9
Air
Exhaust
2.75"
(69.8mm)
Typical
Stabilizing
Foot
Detail A
(Front of Unit
Shown without Side Panel)
Top Control Conduit
Entry Area 12.8" x 5.1"
(325 x 130mm)
38.7" (983mm)
5.6"
(142mm)
TOP
1. 18" (457mm) clearance above unit required for air exhaust
2. Installation and service access required in front only.
3. Heat output, approximately 11,737 BTU/Hr (3.44kW).
4. Approximate weight: 3993 lb. (1815 kg).
5. Unit bottom is structurally adequate for forklift handling.
6. Keep cabinet within 15 degrees of vertical.
7. Color: IBM off-white
8. Open door to replace air filter, disposable type, size: 1" x 25" x 25"
(25 x 635 x 635mm).
9. Threaded mounting holes (see Detail A) are provided for seismic
anchoring or floor stand. If a floor stand is used, the casters
must rest on the floor stand to support the unit’s weight.
10. Top and bottom cable entry available through removable
access plates. Remove, punch to suit conduit size and replace.
Bottom Output
Conduit Entry Area
(2) 12.5" x 7.2"
(318 x 183mm)
Hinged Access Panel
To Input Breakers
120° Front Door Swing
All doors with
lift-off hinges
26"
(660mm)
2.6" (66mm)
4" (102mm)
Bottom Input Power
Conduit Entry
Area 14.8" x 10.4"
(376 x 264mm)
24.2"
(615mm)
24.7"
5.8"
(147mm)
(27.9mm)
(627mm)
PSP11202
Rev. 2
Front
1.1"
BOTTOM
Bottom Control
Conduit Entry
Area 11" x 4.6"
(279.4 x 116.8mm)
See Detail A
Air
Intake
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Figure 11Outline drawing, 250A Liebert STS2/PDU with left side Inline distribution
0.88" Diameter
Typically 42 Places
PSP11203
Rev. 2
1.1"
(27.9mm)
1.1"
(27.9mm)
38.7" (983mm)
Bottom Input Power Conduit
Entry Area 14.8" x 10.4"
(376 x 264mm)
Bottom Output
Subfeed Conduit
Entry Area
Typically 2 Places
8.3" x 4"
(211 x 102mm)
Bottom Output
Conduit Entry Area
Typically 2 Places
See Detail B
Air Intake Area
Do not block air
filter, typical
Air
Exhaust
Air
Intake
See Detail A
Top Input Power
Conduit Entry Area
24.4" x 9.4"
(620 x 239mm)
2.75"
(69.8mm)
Typical
Stabilizing
Foot
1.18" (457mm) clearance above unit required for air exhaust
2. Installation and service access required in front only.
3. Heat output approximately 11,737 BTU/hr (3.44kw).
4. Approximate weight: 3993 lb. (1815 kg).
5. Unit bottom is structurally adequate for forklift handling
6. Keep cabinet within 15 degrees of vertical.
7. Color: IBM off-white
8. Open door to replace air filter, disposable type, size:
1" x 25" x 25" (25 x 635 x 635mm).
9. Threaded mounting holes (see Detail A) are provided for
seismic anchoring or floor stand. If a floor stand is used,
the casters must rest on the floor stand to support the unit’s
weight.
10. Top and bottom cable entry available through removable
access plates. Remove, punch to suit conduit size and replace.
12mm Diameter
Threaded Mounting
Hole; 4 typically
See Note 9
Hinged Access
Panel to Input
Breakers
120° Front Door Swing
All doors with
lift-off hinges
Top Control Conduit
Entry Area 12.8" x 5.1"
(325 x 130mm)
Bottom Control
Conduit Entry
Area 11" x 4.6"
(279 x 117mm)
8.1"
(206mm)
12.5"
(318mm)
24.7"
(627mm)
2.6"
(66mm)
5.1"
(130mm)
24.2"
(615mm)
5.8"
(147mm)
5.6"
(142mm)
TOP
LEFT SIDE
Front
7.1" (180mm)
FRONT
BOTTOM
Detail A
(Front of Unit
Shown without Side Panel)
32.3" (820mm)
76.8 (1950mm)
77.6
(1970mm)
1.7"
(43mm)
2.1"
(53mm)
33.7"
(856mm)
Detail B
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Ground Busbar
See Ground
Busbar Details in
Drawing PSP11018
TB2
TB3
TB1
Neutral Busbar
See Drawing
PSP11018
T2
T1
NOTES
1. Interconnection wiring from T1 to TB1, 2, 3 and neutral busbars are
attached to T1 and shipped in the STS section.
2. Refer to drawing PSP11018 for section location details and for
neutral and ground busbar details.
Table 8Interconnection wiring, from STS
section to breaker section
From T1ToWire Number
H1TB1-17AA and 7BB
H2TB1-28AA and 8BB
H3TB1-39AA and 9BB
X1TB2-113AA and 13BB
X1TB2-213CC and 13DD
X2TB2-314AA and 14BB
X2TB3-114CC and 14DD
X3TB3-215AA and 15BB
X3TB3-315CC and 15DD
X0Neutral Busbar
Shield WireGround Busbar
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PSP11020
Rev. 0
FRONT
STS Section
Accent Panels Not Shown
W21A,B,C, & D to
Source 1 Phase A
W22A,B,C, & D to
Source 1 Phase B
W23A,B,C, & D to
Source 1 Phase C
Unit Front
W27A,B,C & D to
Output Phase A
W24A,B,C, & D to
Source 2 Phase A
W25,A,B,C, & D to
Source 2 Phase B
W29A,B,C, & D to
Output Phase C
W26A,B,C, & D to
Source 2 Phase C
W28A,B,C, & D to
Output Phase B
RIGHT SIDE
STS Section
Accent Panels Not Shown
Notes
1. Take labeled wires from breaker section (cabinet
not shown) through CTs and through-holes as shown
in Section D - D of STS cabinet. Attach wires to
busbars in STS cabinet. See Section E - E for details.
2. See drawing PSP11018 for breaker section of cabinet.
D
Section
D - D
Section
E - E
D
E
E
CTs and
Through-Holes
Typical
See Section D-D
SECTION D - D
Move wire groups from breaker cabinet
through above section of STS2 cabinet.
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Figure 40Electrical field connections, 800A Liebert STS2/PDU interconnect wiring, left side distribution cabinet
PSP11021
Rev. 0
NOTES
1. The neutral is factory-wired.
2. Interconnection wiring from breaker busbars A, B and C to
Distribution Section are attached to breaker busbars and shipped in
the breaker section.
Distribution Cabinet
on Left
FRONT
Side Panel Not Shown
A
A
SECTION A - A
See Details Below
See Section
A - A
BUSBAR DETAILS
A, B and C
.44" Dia.
(11.2mm) Typ.
7 Places
.52" Dia. (13.2mm)
Typ. 4 Places
2.09" (53mm)
Spacing Typ.
TOP REAR OF BREAKER SECTION
Panel Not Shown
Busbar B
Busbar C
Busbar A
A
B
C
CB3
CB3A
CB2
CB5
CB1
CB4
36A,B,C,D
37A,B,C,D
38A,B,C,D
1"
(25.4mm)
2" (50.8mm)
25.9" (657.9mm)
2.5"
(63.5mm)
Table 9Interconnection wiring from Breaker Section to
Distribution Section
From Breaker
Busbar
To Distribution
Busbar
Wire
Number
AA36A, B, C, D
BB37A, B, C, D
CC38A, B, C, D
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Figure 41Electrical field connections, 800A Liebert STS2/PDU interconnect wiring, left side one-line
Busbar A
Busbar B
Busbar C
See
Drawing
PSP11019
For Details
Distribution
Section
H1 H2 H3
STS
Area
See Drawing PSP11020
Section E - E
X3 X0X1 X2
Transformer
T1
STS
Section
CT
CB3
W27
W28
W29
W21
CB1
W22
W23
See Drawing Psp11020
Section D - D
TB1
TB2
TB3
Transformer
T2
Breaker
Section
CB2
Busbar A
Busbar B
Busbar C
See Drawing
PSP11021
For Details
W24
W25
W26
Ground
Busbar
FRONT
Accent Panels Not Shown
1. Interconnection wiring from T1 to TB1, 2, 3 and neutral busbars are attached to T1 and shipped in the STS section.
See Drawing PSP11019 for details.
2. Interconnection wiring from CB1, CB2 and CB3 to STS section are attached to CB1, CB2, & CB3 and shipped
in the breaker section. See Drawing PSP11020 for details.
3. Interconnection wiring from breaker. Busbars a, b and c to distribution section are attached to brkr. Busbars and
shipped in the breaker section. See Drawing PSP11021 for details.
Neutral
Busbar
PSP11024
Rev. 0
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Figure 42Electrical field connections, 800A Liebert STS2/PDU interconnect wiring, left side one-line with CB3A
PSP11025
Rev. 0
FRONT
Accent Panels Not Shown
CB2
Breaker
Section
CB1
Distribution
Section
TB3
TB2
TB1
Neutral Busbar
Busbar A
Busbar B
Busbar C
Busbar A
Busbar B
Busbar C
CT
Ground
Busbar
See
Drawing
PSP11019
For Details
STS
Section
H1 H2 H3
X3 X0X1 X2
TransformerTransformer
T1
T2
W21
W22
W23
W24
W25
W26
See
Drawing
PSP11021
For Details
W27
W28
W29
CB3A
NOTES
1. Interconnection wiring from T1 to TB1, 2, 3 and neutral busbars are attached to T1 and shipped in the STS section.
See drawing PSP11019 for details.
2. Interconnection wiring froM CB1, CB2 and CB3A to STS section are attached to CB1, CB2 and CB3A and shipped
in the breaker section. See drawing PSP11020 for details.
3. Interconnection wiring from breaker busbars A, B and C to distribution section are attached to breaker busbars and
shipped in the breaker section. See dwg psp11021 for details
See Drawing PSP11020
Section E - E
See Drawing PSP11020
Section D - D
STS
AREA
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Figure 43Electrical field connections, 800A Liebert STS2/PDU interconnect wiring, right side one-line
See
Drawing
PSP11019
For Details
STS
Area
See Drawing PSP11020
Section E - E
H1 H2 H3
Transformer
T1
X3 X0X1 X2
STS
Section
CT
Breaker
Section
CB3
W27
W28
W29
W21
CB1
W22
W23
See Drawing PSP11020
Section D - D
TB1
TB2
TB3
Transformer
T2
CB2
Distribution
Section
W24
W25
W26
FRONT
Accent Panels Not Shown
NOTES
1. Interconnection wiring from T1 to TB1, 2, 3 and neutral busbars are attached to T1 and shipped in the STSsection.
See drawing PSP11019 for details.
2. Interconnection wiring from CB1, CB2 and CB3 to STS section are attached to CB1, CB2 and CB3 and shipped
in the breaker section. See drawing PSP11020 for details.
Neutral
Busbar
Ground
Busbar
PS
Rev. 0P11026
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Figure 44Electrical field connections, 800A Liebert STS2/PDU interconnect wiring, right side one-line with CB3A
See
Drawing
PSP11019
For Details
STS
Area
See Drawing PSP11020
Section E - E
H1 H2 H3
Transformer
T1
X3 X0X1 X2
STS
Section
CT
Breaker
Section
W21
CB1
W22
W23
See Drawing PSP11020
Section D - D
TB1
TB2
TB3
W27
CB3A
W28
W29
Transformer
T2
CB2
Distribution
Section
W24
W25
W26
FRONT
NOTES
1. Interconnection wiring from T1 to TB1, 2, 3 and neutral busbars are attached to T1 and shipped in the STS section.
See drawing psp11019 for details.
2. Interconnection wiring from CB1, CB2 and CB3A to STS section are attached to CB1, CB2 and CB3A and shipped
in the breaker section. See drawing PSP11020 for details.
Accent Panels Removed
Neutral
Busbar
PSP11027
Rev. 0
Ground
Busbar
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Figure 45Control wiring, 800A Liebert STS2/PDU, left side distribution
PSP13801
Rev. 0
CONNECT THE FOLLOWING
CN15 Cap to CN15 Plug
CN25 Cap to CN25 Plug
CN31 Cap to CN31 Plug
CN33 Cap to CN33 Plug
CN34 Cap to CN34 Plug
CN35 Cap to CN35 Plug
FRONT
Accent Panels Not Shown
STS
Section
STS
AREA
Distribution
Section
Breaker
Section
Breaker
Area
Fan Assembly
CN25
(Plug)
CN33
(Plug)
CN25
(Cap)
CN33
(Cap)
CN15
(Cap)
Display
HMI
CN15
(Plug)
CN34
(Plug)
CN34
(Cap)
CN31
(Plug)
CN35
(Plug)
CN35
(Cap)
CN31
(Cap)
P66
VI
Board
P999
Monitor
Board
P17
P4
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Figure 46Control wiring, 800A Liebert STS2/PDU, right side distribution
PSP13802
Rev. 0
CONNECT THE FOLLOWING:
CN15 Cap to CN15 Plug
CN25 Cap to CN25 Plug
CN31 Cap to CN31 Plug
CN34 Cap to CN34 Plug
CN35 Cap to CN35 Plug
P999
FRONT
Accent Panels Removed
CN34
(Cap)
CN34
(Plug)
CN31
(Cap)
CN15
(Cap)
CN25
(Cap)
CN25
(Plug)
CN15
(Plug)
CN31
(Plug)
CN35
(Cap)
STS
Section
CN35
(Plug)
P17
Breaker
Area
Breaker
Section
Distribution
Section
Display
HMI
P66
STS
AREA
Fan Assembly
Monitor
Board
VI
Board
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1. The control conduit box is mounted
upside down and inside of top of the unit
for shipping.
2. Remove the box and side cover.
3. Drill top of box for conduits.
4. Replace the box as shown in the
installed view.
5. Install conduit and land cables.
6. Replace side cover.
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Figure 50Control wiring for the programmable relay board option
J71
J72
J74
PROGRAMMABLE RELAY BOARD
PIN NO.CHANNEL
1 - 3
CH1
J71
CH2
CH3
J72
CH4
CH5
CH6
J73
J74
CH7
CH8
NOTE: Pin 16 not used on J71, J72 and J73
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
4 - 6
7 - 9
10 - 12
13 - 15
1 - 3
4 - 6
7 - 9
10 - 12
13 - 15
1 - 3
4 - 6
7 - 9
10 - 12
13 - 15
1 - 3
C
1
4
7
10
13
1
4
7
10
13
1
4
7
10
13
1
NC
2
5
8
11
14
2
5
8
11
14
2
5
8
11
14
2
NO
3
6
9
12
15
3
6
9
12
15
3
6
9
12
15
3
J73
NOTES
1. Customer control wiring connection points are
Terminal Blocks 1 through 15.
2. Programmable relay board option includes eight
signal channels with two Form-C dry contacts per
channel. See table.
(C=Common, NC=Normally Closed, NO=Normally Open)
3. Refer to other portions of this document for configuring
the programmable relay board option.
4. All control wiring (by others) must be run
separate from power wiring. Control wiring runs
should not be combined in the same conduit.
5. Refer to static transfer switch control connection
diagram for location of program relay board option.
6. Contact ratings: 1amp @ 30VDC, 200mA @125VAC.
7. Maximum cable length 500 ft. (152m) with
#16AWG flexible stranded cable.
8. All wiring must be in accordance with national
and local electrical codes.
PS213001
Rev. 2
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Figure 51Control wiring for the input contact isolator board option
1162345 7896151413121110
J51
“NO CUSTOMER CONNECTION”
INPUT CONTACT ISOLATOR BOARD
02-810012-XX
PS213002
Rev. 02
NOTES:
1. Customer control wiring connection points are Terminals 1 through 16
(see Table J51).
2. Customer-provided, normally open, dry contacts for user alarm messages.
3. Refer to installation, operation AND maintenance manual for configuring the input contact
isolator board option.
4. All control wiring (by others) must be run separate from power wiring. Control wiring runs
should not be combined in the same conduit.
5. Refer to static transfer switch control connection diagram for location of input contact isolator
board option.
6. Signal voltage: 100mA @ 12VDC.
7. Maximum cable length 500 ft. (152 meters) with #16 AWG flexible, stranded cable.
8. All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
Table J51
Input
ContactPin No.
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
5
6
4
7
8
5
9
10
6
11
12
7
13
14
8
15
16
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Figure 52Control wiring for Comms board
J81
TB51TB55TB56
No Customer
Connection
Notes
1. Maximum cable length 1000 ft. (300m)
with twisted pair cable #22 AWG 300V minimum.
2. All control wiring (by others) must be run
separate from power wiring. Control wiring
runs should not be combined in the same conduit.
3. Refer to control connection location diagram
of static transfer switch for location of Comms Board.
4. All wiring must be in accordance with national
and local electrical codes.
Liebert Sitescan
See Detail A
COMMS BOARD
02-810015-XX
J1A
No Customer
Connection
PS213003
Rev. 4
Customer-Supplied
Interconnecting
Cable to Liebert SiteScan
See
Note 1
1
2
3
TB55
Detail A
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Figure 53Control wiring for the Liebert IntelliSlot™ Web/485 Card With Adapter option
Customer-Supplied
Interconnecting
Cable to Modbus 485
See Note 2
-
+
No Customer
Connection
TB1
RS-232 (DB9
Connector)
for Setup only;
uses standard
computer serial
port cable
No Customer
Connection
TB2
DB9
Notes
1. Wire size and type: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet cable with RJ-45 plug connector.
The length is limited by internet standards.
2. Maximum cable length 1000 ft. (300m) with twisted pair cable #22 AWG minimum.
Signal voltage 5VDC, current 10mA.
3. Refer to other portions of this document for configuring the Liebert IntelliSlot
4. All control wiring (by others) must be run separately from power wiring.
Control wiring runs should not be combined in the same conduit.
5. Refer to control connection location diagram of static transfer switch for location of Liebert
IntelliSlot Web/485 card option.
6. All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes.
J3
TB3
Ethernet Network
RJ-45 Connector
See Notes 1 and 2.
™
Web/485 card.
PS213008
Rev. 3
Customer-Supplied
Interconnecting Cable:
SNMP
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Figure 54Control wiring for the RS-232 Port
See Detail A
Liquid
Crystal
Display
6789
1234
Txd Rxd
DB9 Connector
Detail A
Notes
1. RS-232 communication through DB9
connector.
2. Connector accessible with front door
opened. connector must be removed before
closing door.
5
Gnd
FRONT VIEW
Upper Half of Unit
With Door Open
PS213006
Rev. 1
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Figure 55Control wiring for remote source selection option
Remote Source Selection
Source 1
Preferred
Source 2
Preferred
246
See Note 1
Notes
1. Customer provided normally open dry contacts.
rating 10mA at 30VDC.
2. Maximum cable length 500 ft. (152m) with
#16AWG 300V minimum, flexible stranded cable.
3. All control wiring (by others) must be run
separately from power wiring. Control wiring runs
should not be combined in the same conduit.
4. Refer to static transfer switch control connection
diagram for location of remote source selection opt.
5. All wiring must be in accordance with national
and local electrical codes.
S1 GNDS2 GND
TB50
135
PS213007
Rev. 2
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Figure 56Color LCD touchscreen
PSP11900
Rev. 1
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Table 10Input circuit breaker schedule, 250-800A
Liebert
STS2/PDU
Rating
250A
400A
600A
800A
Liebert
STS2/PDU
Input Volts
208V
480VNFNN150A380-480V35K
600VNFNN125A600V18K
480V
600VNJHN200A600V25K
480V
600VNJHN300A600V25K
480V
600VNJHN400A600V25K
Circuit Breakers
(See One-Line
Diagrams)VendorTypeAmpacityVoltage
NJHN400A208-240V100K
CB6 & CB7
CB6 & CB7
CB6 & CB7
CB6 & CB7
MERLIN
GERIN
MERLIN
GERIN
MERLIN
GERIN
MERLIN
GERIN
NJHN250A380-480V65K
NJHN400A380-480V65K
NJHN500A380-480V65K
Table 11Output circuit breaker schedule, 250-800A
Liebert
STS2/PDU
Rating
250A208VCB8
400A208VCB8
600A208VCB8Square DPGD600A208-240V65K
800A208VCB8Square DPGD800A208-240V65K
Liebert
STS2/PDU
Input Volts
Circuit Breakers
(See One-Line
Diagrams)VendorTypeAmpacityVoltage
MERLIN
GERIN
MERLIN
GERIN
NJHN250A208-240V100K
NJHN400A208-240V100K
Interrupting
Rating (Amps)
Interrupting
Rating (Amps)
Table 12Non-automatic breaker schedule, 250-800A
Liebert STS2/PDU
Rating
250A
400A
600A
800A
Circuit Breakers
(See One-Line
Diagrams)VendorTypeAmpacityVoltage
CB1, CB2, CB3
CB3A, CB4, CB5
CB1, CB2, CB3
CB3A, CB4, CB5
CB1, CB2, CB3
CB3A, CB4, CB5
CB1, CB2, CB3
CB3A, CB4, CB5
Square DJLN250A
MERLIN
GERIN
MERLIN
GERIN
Square DPJD1000A208-240V100K
Withstand
Current
208-240V125K
380-480V100K
NSJ400A
NSJ600A208-240V100K
208-240V100K
380-480V100K
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8.0 INTRODUCTION TO LIEBERT STS2/PDU
OPERATION
8.1System Description
A Liebert STS2/PDU provides an automatic, seamless transfer between input power sources to an output load.
The Liebert STS2/PDU monitors the input sources, to ensure each source is operating within set parameters, as
well as ensure that each source is within acceptable tolerances for a transfer between sources to be completed.
The Liebert STS2/PDU contains two static transfer switches in one enclosure to allow the unit to transfer its load
between the two input sources without disruption to the output for longer than 1/4 of a cycle.
If a problem is detected with a primary (Preferred) input source and defined trigger points are reached, the
Liebert STS2/PDU automatically switches the input to the other (Alternate) input source. The Liebert STS2/PDU
continues to monitor both sources and can automatically transfer the load back to the preferred source, if so
configured, when that source returns to acceptable operating parameters.
The system control logic automatically monitors the input sources and power output to ensure that they are
operating within acceptable tolerances. The system logic manages the transfer between sources.
The Liebert STS2/PDU front panel contains a Color Graphical Display on an LCD touchscreen. The Color
Graphical Display provides a menu-driven operator interface and a display of system information, status
information, a one-line diagram (Mimic) of the Liebert STS2/PDU, active alarms and alarm history information.
The menu selections provide control of the preferred source, manual transfer initiation. Buttons provide for
audible alarm silence and reset.
Through the touchscreen, specific voltage, current and environmental parameters can be configured to trigger
events that can sound an alarm, write to a history log and either transfer sources or inhibit a transfer.
Preferred input source selection, alarm reset and alarm silencing are done through buttons on the touchscreen.
Communication options provide external communication with the Liebert STS2/PDU through a modem, a
network card, a programmable relay board, a contact isolator or an RS-422 port to Liebert’s SiteScan.
8.1.1Redundancy
Redundancy within the Liebert STS2/PDU prevents one component from being a single point of failure, should a
problem occur. Redundant circuits and components are used to eliminate single points of failure.
Since the Liebert STS2/PDU has two input sources, no single component failure can cause a loss of power to the
load. Redundant power supplies are provided which feed a DC dual-bus used throughout the unit to prevent any
single-point power supply failure modes.
Three separate redundant control logic modules are built into the system. Each contains the logic necessary to
run the Liebert STS2/PDU and control all transfers.
Redundant fans are provided if a primary fan fails. The redundant fans turn on to prevent overheating inside of
the unit.
Should the front panel interface fail, the control logic continues to operate and the unit would transfer should a
problem be detected on the preferred source. Information on the monitoring parameters would be available
through the remote communication options, if available, or the DB9 (RS-232) connector located next to the LCD
behind the front door. See Figure 54 for details.
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8.1.2Reliability and Agency Requirements
The Liebert STS2/PDU is designed for high reliability and high availability with a critical bus Mean Time Between
Failure (MTBF) exceeding 1,000,000 hours.
The Liebert STS2/PDU and all its options are designed, tested and certified, where applicable, to meet agency
requirements as follows:
•UL 891: Standard for Switchboard, for UL and ULc listing
•UL 1008: Standard for Automatic Transfer Switches
•UL 67: Standard for Panelboard
•UL 1561: Standard for Dry Transformers
•UL 1459: Telephone equipment (Modem)
•NEC
•FCC Part 15 EMI emission limits for Class A computing devices.
•U.S. Department of Energy 2016
The Liebert STS2/PDU uses conservatively rated components, minimizing the need to go to maintenance
bypass. All normal maintenance and repair work can be done through the front panel of the unit. This access
makes repairs and maintenance easier.
Gating and control logic are partitioned so that failure of one source’s gating or sensing logic does not prevent
the switch from transferring to the other source.
All control and logic components are mounted separate from the power components. The Liebert STS2/PDU is
designed to minimize the exposure of hazardous voltages to allow safe servicing of the unit while the load is
energized.
All electrical components requiring normal maintenance are replaceable without de-energizing the load, as long
as one source is available. Solid-state switching devices are packaged to allow safe repair of those devices
without having to de-energize the load. All non-automatic switches or circuit breakers are the plug-in or drawout type to allow replacement without de-energizing the load. All other components, including transformers,
power cables and connections, circuit breaker bases, etc., are replaceable from the front, rear or top of the unit—
however, this requires all power to be removed from the unit for safety. All solid-state power switching devices
are rated to prevent hazardous device failure in power systems with available fault currents up to the defined
limits, as listed in 14.1.6 - Electrical Requirements.
8.1.3Factory Backup and Service Assistance
Because improper installation can cause a system to fail, a Vertiv Services or a factory-trained service technician
should thoroughly inspect the unit to ensure it is properly installed and its operating parameters are properly
configured.
Once the Liebert STS2/PDU is properly installed, you, as the on-site operator, can easily monitor the unit’s
operation utilizing the touchscreen.
In the United States, if you need assistance or have questions, call 1-800-LIEBERT (1-800-543-2378).
Outside the 48 contiguous United States, contact Vertiv Services, if available in your area.
For international areas not covered by Vertiv Services, the Vertiv-authorized distributor can provide technical
support.
8.2Modes of Operation
8.2.1Normal (Preferred Source)
Under normal operating conditions, the Liebert STS2/PDU routes power from the preferred input source to the
output load. The unit monitors the voltage, current and phase of each source to ensure that both are operating
within set tolerances and that the alternate source is available, should a transfer be required.
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8.2.2Transfer
Mimic
Event display
Event controls
Display panel
and help screen
Menu options
Should the preferred source fail or be outside acceptable voltage limits, the Liebert STS2/PDU transfers the
input to the alternate source until the problem is rectified in the preferred source. The unit can be set to
automatically transfer the input back to the preferred source or allow the transfer to be done only manually.
8.2.3Transfer Inhibit
For a transfer to be completed between input sources, the sources must meet certain parameters or the transfer
cannot take place. Uninterrupted transfer between sources is inhibited due to input source failure, sources out of
sync, switch failure or the unit is in bypass mode.
8.2.4Bypass
The Liebert STS2/PDU can be manually bypassed to allow the power from a source to directly flow to the output
load. This bypass allows the unit’s electronics to be serviced without dangerous voltages being present.
The Liebert STS2/PDU includes key-interlocked maintenance bypass breakers that allow either input source’s
electronics to be bypassed for maintenance without interruption of power to the load. The maintenance bypass
allows all electronics to be isolated from the input, output and bypass connections. Bypass instructions are
available from the touchscreen and are discussed later in this manual.
8.3Operator Controls
The Liebert STS2/PDU is equipped with an interface to configure and monitor the unit either locally or remotely.
The Color Graphical Display is a touchscreen LCD that provides a color diagram (Mimic) that displays the
current status of the unit. System parameters are displayed and help is available to define events. See Figure 57
below and Figure 56 in 7.0 - Installation Drawings. The touchscreen menus allow the operator to initiate source
transfers, view event and history logs and view bypass and other operational instructions.
Figure 57Liebert STS2/PDU touchscreen
Touchscreen control buttons allow you to reset alarms, silence the audible alarm, review configurations, event
and history logs, preferred source, startup and bypass procedures and the help menu.
Qualified personnel, with a password, can use these menus to configure parameters, select a preferred source
and do manual source transfers.
Units can be accessed from a terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software attached to the unit.
Through the RS-232 access, you can monitor and configure the unit, plus remotely select a preferred source. See
12.1 - Using the RS-232 Port for instructions on using the RS-232 interface.
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9.0 THEORY OF OPERATION
9.1General Description
The Liebert STS2/PDU contains all the equipment necessary to prevent an interruption in power flow to the AC
load, should your primary source fail.
9.1.1Liebert Static Transfer Switch 2/Power Distribution Unit
The Liebert STS2/PDU is a combination automatic static transfer switch and power distribution unit. The Liebert
STS2/PDU shall include two isolation transformers connected to a solid-state, three-pole, dual-position static
transfer switch designed to automatically and manually switch between two synchronized three-phase AC power
sources without an interruption of power to the load longer than 4 milliseconds (1/4 cycle). Input, output, bypass
circuit breakers and a distribution section shall be included to form an integrated system in a single freestanding
enclosure.
The preferred source is the input source that normally carries the load when both sources are available. The
preferred source is selectable by the user from the LCD panel or an optional Remote Source Selection. The
unselected source is referred to as the alternate source and carries the load if the preferred source should fail or
if a manual transfer is initiated.
The unit uses Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs) connected in paralleled, opposing pairs to function as an AC
switch configuration. Three pairs of SCRs connect the AC load to the selected preferred input source as long as
the preferred source is available. A second set of SCRs stands ready to transfer the AC load to the alternate input
source should the preferred source fail. The switching action is a very fast, break-before-make with less than a
1/4 cycle break in the AC waveform.
During static switch transfers and retransfers, the conduction state of the SCRs is carefully monitored and
controlled to prevent a current path from one source to the other. This technique prevents a faulted source from
feeding into the other good source.
9.1.2Source Transfer
The Liebert STS2/PDU allows manually initiated transfers between the two sources, providing the alternate
source is within acceptable voltage limits and phase tolerances with the preferred source. You begin a manual
transfer by selecting the inactive source as the preferred source. On a manual transfer, the Liebert STS2/PDU
transfers between the two sources with less than one (1) millisecond interruption of power to the load. The
transfer can only be completed when both sources are available and synchronized within the user-adjustable
phase synchronization window. For sources where the two frequencies are not exactly in phase, manuallyinitiated transfers are delayed by the Liebert STS2/PDU until the two sources are within the defined phase
synchronization window.
Source selection can also be done remotely using the Remote Source Selection option, if installed.
9.1.3Automatic Transfer/Retransfer
If the preferred source is out of voltage and/or frequency limits, the load is automatically transferred to the
alternate source. The default transfer voltage limits comply with the limits of the IEEE Std. 446-1995 computer
voltage tolerance envelope.
If the unit is so configured, the load is retransferred automatically to the preferred source after the preferred
source returns to within the acceptable voltage and frequency limits for at least the defined retransfer time delay
and is in phase with the alternate source. You can enable and disable automatic retransfer to the preferred
source through a user configuration setting.
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Automatic Retransfer Inhibited
If the system makes five transfers from the preferred source to the alternate source in a five minute period,
automatic retransfer back to the preferred source is disabled.
To clear this alarm condition, you must assign the alternate source as the preferred source. Also, the
undervoltage detection thresholds may need adjustment. See Source Setpoints on page 102 for instructions on
setting the UV detection.
This alarm also is cleared if the unit transfers to the preferred source due to an alternate source AC voltage
failure (i.e., an emergency transfer.)
9.1.4Emergency Transfer
To ensure that power remains connected to the load, the Liebert STS2/PDU automatically performs an
emergency transfer from one input source to the other when an outage occurs on the existing source.
The automatic transfer takes place if the other source’s voltage is within acceptable limits and regardless of the
phase difference between the two sources.
Emergency transfers occur with a loss of power on the output of less than 4 ms.
Emergency transfers from the alternate source to the preferred source are not affected by the Auto Retransfer
Enabled/Disabled or Retransfer Delay user settings.
9.1.5Load Current Transfer Inhibit
The Liebert STS2/PDU senses the load current. If the load current exceeds the preset level deemed to represent
a load inrush or fault condition, the unit’s logic disables manual and automatic transfers, even if the selected
source’s input voltage is outside the acceptable limits. This event triggers an I-Peak alarm. If so configured, the
Load Current Transfer Inhibit is automatically reset after the current and voltage return to within normal
parameters. This reset provides continued protection against a source failure. The Load Current Transfer Inhibit
also can be programmed to require a manual reset. See Step 14 in Source Setpoints on page 102 for details.
9.1.6SCR Failure
The Liebert STS2/PDU continuously monitors the status of the SCR switching devices for proper operation. In
the event of a shorted SCR on the input source powering the load, the Liebert STS2/PDU automatically triggers
an alarm and trips open the other source isolation breaker. In the event of a shorted SCR on the other input
source, the Liebert STS2/PDU automatically triggers an alarm and trips open the other source isolation breaker.
In the event of an open SCR, the switch automatically triggers an alarm and transfers the load to the other
source. All open and shorted SCR alarm conditions are latched and require the system to be repaired and reset
to restore normal operation.
9.1.7On/Off Sequence
The Liebert STS2/PDU contains no master On/Off push button control. When connected to the input sources,
the unit’s logic power comes on automatically. The touchscreen is active as long as at least one input source is
energized and the Control Power Disconnect (located inside the static switch) is closed.
9.2Detailed Component Description
9.2.1Controls
Operator Interface
The Liebert STS2/PDU Color Graphical Display unit contains a color LCD touchscreen to provide the operator
interface to control and configure the operation of the unit and quickly diagnose problems. A password and an
optional keylock, if installed, are provided for security.
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Hardware
•The Liebert STS2/PDU operator interface in the Color Graphical Display unit is designed to provide all of the information
required to configure and monitor the unit’s operation.
•The control logic performs automatic operations with minimal operator interface.
•Each Liebert STS2/PDU unit is equipped with a color LCD touchscreen.
•The Liebert STS2/PDU can have optional communication ports installed. See 6.0 - Options and 12.0 - Communication Interfaces for more information on communication options.
•The RS-232 interface is used for configuration and status and event log monitoring.
Firmware
The operator interface enables you to monitor the Liebert STS2/PDU, to configure setpoints for transfers,
monitor system parameters and access event and history logs. The firmware is accessible through the LCD
touchscreen or the RS-232 interface. The firmware includes:
•View and set the preferred source.
•View and configure setpoints.
•View alarms, faults and status.
•The mimic graphical representation of the systems operation.
•Menu driven monitoring and configuration.
•Step-by-step instructions to assist you in the startup, shutdown and bypass operations.
•Help on event messages.
•Touchscreen alarm reset and silence buttons.
Events in the system, both faults and alarms, are detected and displayed on the LCD. See 11.0 - Alarms and Faults for
more information on events.
•A set of event masks can be configured through the LCD to trigger a system response to an event. See 11.1 - Event Mask.
•Report event conditions from other components of the system.
•Monitor and report changes in event condition states. If the event condition’s state changes from inactive to active, a new
event is detected. If the transition is from active to inactive, the event condition has cleared.
•Process new faults and alarms and clear inactive alarms.
•Provide the alarm reset and silence options.
9.2.2Circuit Breakers and Non-Automatic Circuit Breakers
Input circuit breaker for each source provides over current protection for the Liebert STS2/PDU. Three
non-automatic circuit breakers provide total isolation of the solid-state switching devices with an input
non-automatic breaker for each source and a load isolation non-automatic breaker. Two non-automatic breakers
provide for maintenance bypassing of the solid-state switching devices to either input source.
All breakers in the Liebert STS2/PDU are plug-in types, which allows any breaker to be replaced without
de-energizing the output bus. The breakers have an interlock in the plug-in base, which prevents the switch from
being withdrawn in the CLOSED position. The switch trips OPEN before it disconnects from the plug-in base.
See 14.2.5 - Circuit Breakers for specifications and more information pertaining to the circuit breakers. See
Figures 23 through 36 for circuit breaker locations.
The circuit breaker schedule is provided in Tables 10 through 12.
9.2.3SCRs
Brick-type SCRs are used rated to carry the full 100% rated load. The unit is a fuseless design with input circuit
breakers providing overcurrent protection.
9.2.4Logic Modules
The logic contains three separate redundant logic modules. The modules contain the logic necessary to run the
Liebert STS2/PDU and control transfers and shunt trips under all circumstances, without any outside assistance
once set-up and started properly.
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9.2.5Audible Alarm
An audible alarm is installed on the control board. This alarm is triggered by an alarm condition detected on the
unit. The alarm can be turned off from the touchscreen. Turning off the audible alarm does not clear or reset the
condition that triggered the alarm.
9.2.6RS-232 Port
An RS-232 serial port is provided to allow an external terminal to be connected as another user interface. See
12.1 - Using the RS-232 Port for more information.
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10.0OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before unit is placed into service for the first time, after equipment relocation or after the equipment has been
de-energized for an extended period, a thorough equipment inspection and supervised startup by qualified
personnel are strongly recommended. Contact your local Liebert representative or Vertiv Services at
800-543-2378 to arrange for equipment inspection and startup.
After the initial equipment startup, the following operating guidelines can be used for standard equipment
operation. These guidelines should be reviewed for any special equipment modifications, special site conditions or
company policies that may require changes to the standard equipment operation.
All programmable functions are preset at the factory to enable the unit to be brought up without the need to
enter all selectable parameters.
The LCD touchscreen is discussed in more detail in 13.0 - TOUCHSCREEN Display.
See Figures 23 through 36 for circuit breaker locations.
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10.1Normal System Turn-On
Mimic
Event display
Event controls
Sources
Static
Transfer
Switch
1.Depending on the type of distribution used:
• If equipped with output breaker CB8, open CB8.
• If equipped with output inline panelboards, open panelboard main breakers CB8 and CB9 and, if supplied, CB10 and
CB11.
• If optional subfeed breakers are supplied, open subfeed breakers CB12 and CB13.
See Figures 3 through 6 for location of breakers.
a.Retract the bolts on the key interlocks for CB1 and CB2.
b.Extend the bolts on the key interlocks for CB4 and CB5, thus preventing CB4 or CB5 from being turned ON.
2.Apply source/input power to both Liebert STS2/PDU inputs by closing CB6 and CB7.
The touchscreen control panel should become active and operate properly when at least one of the inputs is energized.
3.Verify that nominal input voltages are applied to both inputs (Source 1 and Source 2).
The input voltages, selected preferred source, breaker and switch status and alarms are indicated on the Mimic screen.
Figure 58Liebert STS2/PDU touchscreen
4.Close CB1.
5.Verify that Source 1 voltages are nominal and that CB1 breaker status is correctly indicated on the Monitor/Mimic screen.
6.Close CB2.
7.Verify that Source 2 voltages are nominal and that CB2 breaker status is correctly indicated on the Mimic screen.
8.Verify that boxes for the preferred source and corresponding Liebert STS2/PDU are highlighted on the Mimic screen,
indicating which side of the Liebert STS2/PDU is on.
9.Close Output Breaker CB3 (for redundant output configurations, also close CB3A).
10. Verify that CB3, the Output box and the Load box are highlighted, indicating that CB3 is closed and the STS output is
energized. On units with I-line panelboard, the panelboard is also energized.
NOTE
For redundant output configurations, CB3 descriptions apply to CB3 and CB3A.
11. Press the RESET button on the touchscreen to reset any previous alarms.
12. Check the Event Display and the Mimic to verify there are no active alarms. If any active alarms are displayed, refer to 11.0 - Alarms and Faults for a description of the alarms and possible causes. Correct all active alarm conditions before
proceeding.
13. If unit is equipped with output breaker CB8, close CB8. The output and load are energized.
14. If unit is equipped with output inline panelboards, close panelboard main breakers CB8 and CB9 and, if supplied, CB10 and
CB11. Turn on panelboard breakers. If optional subfeed breakers are supplied, close subfeed breakers CB12 and CB13.
15. Turn on the load equipment as directed in the load equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.
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10.2Manual Transfer / Preferred Source Selection
The Source Transfer option (Source Xfers) in the touchscreen menu allows you to select a preferred source.
Transfers are only permitted when the voltage and current are within their proper operating range and the
sources are synchronized. The Source Transfer screen indicates the synchronization between the two sources,
while the voltage and frequency are displayed on the Mimic. See Figure 59. Transfer is inhibited if the deviation
exceeds the parameter set in Source Setpoints. See User Settings on page 101.
NOTE
If one source will be de-energized for an extended period (hours or days), set the Liebert STS2/PDU to bypass
mode for the remaining source. Without using bypass, if a failure occurs in the switch components for the
remaining source, the Liebert STS2/PDU does not have a second source to switch to and the load would not
receive power. See 14.2.12 - Maintenance Bypass for bypass instructions.
Figure 59Source Transfer screen
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To manually select the preferred source:
1.Close the input breakers CB6, CB7, CB1 and CB2.
2.Select SOURCE XFERS from the menu bar.
The Select Preferred Source screen is displayed in the Event Display.
3.Check the Mimic to verify that Source 1 and Source 2 input voltages are correct.
4.Select SOURCE 1 or SOURCE 2 as your preferred source.
This source is now monitored as the preferred source throughout the various configurations set up through the
touchscreen.
5.Verify that the correct source is designated as the preferred source and that the input source changes to the desired
source.
The Mimic is updated to indicate the new preferred source. The source is now highlighted with blue and that
source is labeled as the preferred source. If the Transfer Inhibit message is displayed, check for alarm messages
on the Active Status window. Correct alarm conditions before attempting a source transfer.
NOTE
The preferred source may also be changed via the optional Remote Source Selection option, thereby initiating a
transfer remotely
10.3Enabling Remote Source Selection
If your system is equipped with the optional Remote Source Selection option, it must be enabled.
From the Color Graphical Display:
1.Select CONFIG from the menu bar.
2.Select SYSTEM SETTINGS from the Configuration menu.
3.Select SYSTEM OPTIONS from the System Settings menu.
4.Select YES for the REMOTE SOURCE SELECT choice.
10.4Maintenance Bypass
The Liebert STS2/PDU is equipped with two key-interlocked, bypass breakers, CB4 and CB5, to allow manual
bypass of the switch electronics for either input source in the event of switch failure or for maintenance of the
switch. Refer to Figure 3. While operating on maintenance bypass, all voltages are removed from the static
transfer switch electronics to facilitate safe repair, without de-energizing the load using a make-before-break
switching sequence.
However, the unit can be bypassed using a make-before-break switching sequence only to the same source to
which that the switch is connected, as indicated by the highlighted static transfer switch box on the Mimic
screen.
In the event of source or switch failure, the unit should be bypassed only to the current input source. For
convenience, instructions for the bypass procedure can be displayed on the touchscreen by selecting the BYP.
PROC option from the menu bar.
The Mimic is used to verify the status of the unit during the bypass procedures. In the unlikely event that the
Color Graphical Display is not available, open the front door and look through the slots in the control door. If you
can see green LEDs on the gate driver board through that slot, then the unit is connected to the source
referenced on the label below that slot. See Figure 60.
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Figure 60Gate board viewing slot locations
Green LEDS on the
Gate Driver Board are
viewable through this
slot indicate that the
STS is on Source 1
GREEN LEDS ON THE
GATE DRIVER BOARD
ARE VIEWABLE
THROUGH THIS SLOT
INDICATE THAT THE
STS IS ON SOURCE 1
Viewing Slot
for the Source 1
Gate Drive Board
Touchscreen
GREEN LEDS ON THE
GATE DRIVER BOARD
ARE VIEWABLE
THROUGH THIS SLOT
INDICATE THAT THE
STS IS ON SOURCE 2
Viewing Slot
for the Source 2
Gate Drive Board
10.4.1Bypass Procedures for Source 1
To bypass the switch for Source 1:
NOTE
If you wish to bypass the Source 1 static transfer switch but Source 2 is presently active, you must first
transfer to Source 1. See 10.2 - Manual Transfer / Preferred Source Selection.
1.Verify Source 1 is supplying power via the Mimic.
• If the Color Graphical Display is not available, check the gate driver board LEDs through the slots in the control panel.
See Figure 60.
2.Remove interlock key from CB5 and place it in the CB4 interlock.
3.Open the alternate source input breaker CB2.
4.Rotate and remove the CB2 interlock key.
5.Insert the key in the CB4 bypass breaker interlock.
6.Rotate interlock keys in CB4 bypass breaker interlock to retract interlock.
7.Close bypass breaker CB4.
8.Verify the breaker status on the Mimic screen.
9.Open source input breaker CB1.
10. Rotate the CB1 interlock key and remove it to lockout the breaker.
11. Secure the key, per your site’s lockout/tagout procedure.
12. Open output breakers CB3 and CB3A (if supplied) to remove power and isolate the static switch from the load.
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To return to normal mode:
1.Remove the key from CB5 and insert it in the CB1 breaker interlock.
2.Rotate key to retract interlock.
3.Close source input breaker CB1.
4.Verify the Source 1 and CB1 breaker status on the Mimic screen.
5.Select the SOURCE 1 button in the SOURCE XFERS menu.
6.Close output breakers CB3 and CB3A (if supplied).
7.Verify CB3 and CB3A breaker status on the Mimic screen.
8.Verify that STS SOURCE 1 and OUTPUT boxes are highlighted on the Mimic screen.
9.Open bypass breaker CB4.
10. Rotate the keys in CB4 interlock to extend the interlock.
11. Remove the proper key from CB4 interlock and insert it into CB2 breaker interlock.
12. Rotate the key to retract the CB2 breaker interlock.
13. Close source input breaker CB2.
14. Verify the STS SOURCE 2 box and CB2 breaker status on the Mimic screen.
• If the Color Graphical Display is not available, check the gate driver board LEDs through the slots in the control panel.
See Figure 60.
10.4.2 Bypass Procedures for Source 2
To bypass the switch for Source 2:
NOTE
If you wish to bypass the Source 2 static transfer switch but Source 1 is presently active, you must first
transfer to Source 2. See 10.2 - Manual Transfer / Preferred Source Selection.
1.Verify Source 2 is supplying power via the Mimic.
• If the Color Graphical Display is not available, check the gate driver board LEDs through the slots in the control panel.
See Figure 60.
2.Remove the interlock key from CB4 and place it in CB5 interlock.
3.Open the alternate source input breaker CB1.
4.Rotate and remove the CB1 interlock key.
5.Insert the key in the CB5 bypass breaker interlock.
6.Rotate interlock keys in the CB5 bypass breaker interlock to retract the interlock.
7.Close bypass breaker CB5.
8.Verify the breaker status on the Mimic screen.
9.Open source input breaker CB2.
10. Rotate the interlock key and remove it to lockout the breaker.
11. Secure the key, per your site’s lockout/tagout procedure.
12. Open output breakers CB3 and CB3A (if supplied) to remove power and isolate the static switch from the load.
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To return to normal mode:
1.Insert the key in the CB2 breaker interlock.
2.Rotate the key to retract the interlock.
3.Close source input breaker CB2.
4.Verify Source 2 and CB2 breaker status on the Mimic screen.
5.Select the SOURCE 2 button in the SOURCE XFERS menu.
6.Close output breakers CB3 and CB3A (if supplied).
7.Verify CB3 and CB3A breaker status on the Mimic screen.
8.Verify that STS SOURCE 2 and OUTPUT boxes are highlighted on the Mimic screen.
9.Open bypass breaker CB5.
10. Rotate the keys in CB5 interlock to extend the interlock.
11. Remove the proper key from CB5 interlock and insert it into CB1 breaker interlock.
12. Rotate the key to retract the CB1 breaker interlock.
13. Close source input breaker CB1.
14. Verify the STS SOURCE 1 box and CB1 breaker status on the Mimic screen.
• If the Color Graphical Display is not available, check the gate driver board LEDs through the slots in the control panel.
See Figure 60.
10.5Normal System Shutdown
The Liebert STS2/PDU can be shut down from either the static switch mode or the bypass mode.
10.5.1Shutdown in Static Transfer Switch Mode
When the Liebert STS2/PDU is operating on static transfer switch mode (not maintenance bypass mode):
1.Turn off the load equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.
2.Open CB8 or panelboard breakers and mains if supplied
3.Open CB3 to turn off the static switch output.
• Open CB3A if the Liebert STS2/PDU has a redundant output configuration.
4.Open the input switches CB1 and CB2.
5.To completely de-energize the unit, open CB6 and CB7.
10.5.2 Shutdown in Maintenance Bypass Mode
When the Liebert STS2/PDU is operating on bypass:
1.Turn off the load equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations.
2.Open CB8 or panelboard breakers and main if supplied
3.Open the bypass switch (CB4 or CB5) to turn off the static transfer switch output.
4.To completely de-energize the unit, turn open CB6 and CB7.
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11.0 ALARMS AND FAULTS
Alarms and faults are events that are triggered when the operation of the Liebert STS2/PDU falls outside of the
defined parameters. These events can also be triggered by: user actions, such as changing configurations,
clearing logs, etc.; failed components such as a fan failure, an SCR that is open or shorted, etc.; and system status,
such as open circuit breakers, load on alternate source, etc. These events can provide a warning or trigger the
system to make a change, such as switch sources or the recording of a history log.
The Liebert STS2/PDU monitoring system detects and annunciates a comprehensive set of fault and alarm
conditions. Faults and alarm messages are can be viewed on the LCD touchscreen or via the RS-232 port.
On the LCD touchscreen, the events are shown in the Status Display panel in the lower left corner of the
touchscreen and written to the Event log. You can touch a message to view a definition of an event and a tip for
troubleshooting. See 13.0 - TOUCHSCREEN Display for more information about the touchscreen.
If you are monitoring the system through the RS-232 port, see Tab le 14 for the commands to view event logs and
alarm and fault lists.
Event actions can be triggered by the settings configured from the Event Masks. See 11.1 - Event Mask for more
information.
Faults — A fault indicates that a component of the Liebert STS2/PDU has failed or has been damaged. In the
Event Display, faults are indicated in red.
Alarms — An alarm is an event caused by a significant abnormal system condition. In the Event Display, alarms
are indicated in yellow. The setpoints for many of the alarms are configurable through the User Settings. Many
alarms clear themselves when the condition is resolved. If an alarm event mask is set to latch, the alarm
messages remain active until the alarm condition has been corrected and the RESET button is pushed. See 11.1 - Event Mask for more information on latching.
When the system is equipped with an external modem and a telephone line is connected to the modem, the
system can be programmed to automatically dial out upon occurrence of any of certain designated alarms. The
auto-dial feature can be configured for alarms using the Event Mask option in the touchscreen. See Configuring
the Modem on page 106 for instructions on for setting up a modem.
11.1Event Mask
The Liebert STS2/PDU gathers, processes and reports faults and alarms, collectively referred to below as events.
The Event Mask dialog box allows you to set the system’s response for specific alarms and faults that are
generated.
The following mask types are available for each event:
•Latch — If a latch is enabled for the selected event, that event remains active even if the originating event condition
clears. A latched event may only be cleared by pushing the RESET button.
•Dial Out — If the selected event is triggered, the system automatically calls the specified telephone numbers through a
modem. For example, a page could be sent or an event could be sent to a external terminal, via a modem. See 12.0 - Communication Interfaces for more information on configuring communications options.
•Event Log — The selected event is date/time stamped and recorded to the Event Log when the event is triggered.
•Audible — If the selected event is triggered, an audible beeper or horn is sounded by the
Liebert STS2/PDU. The beeper continues while this event is active or latched or until the SILENCE button is pushed.
See Event Masks on page 100 for instructions on setting the mask type via the touchscreen. See the 12.1.4 Setting Event Masks with the Terminal for instructions on configuration using the RS-232 port.
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11.2Event and History Logs
The system tracks events through the Events Log and tracks significant events through the History Logs. These
logs allow you to quickly spot trends or diagnose problems that the unit may have had. Both logs are written in
nonvolatile memory.
The logs can be accessed from the touchscreen menu or the RS-232 port. See 13.7.1 - Logs for more instructions
on viewing the logs from the touchscreen. See Tab le 14 for the RS-232 interface commands used to access the
logs.
11.2.1Event Log
The events are tracked in sequence of occurrence. The sequence of occurrence is identified by date, time and
frame number. The last 512 events are stored in a nonvolatile memory and can be viewed from the Event Log.
Event logs wrap, meaning when the log is full, the oldest event is deleted when a new event is written to the log.
The Event Log tracks:
•# — the sequence number in which the event occurred since the log was last cleared.
•Message — the event that occurred, such as Ambient Over temp., Source 1 Fail, etc.
•Type — either a Fault or Alarm. See 11.0 - Alarms and Faults for further details on these events.
•ID — the event identifier.
•Date and Time — when the event occurred.
•Faults — the number of fault events logged.
•Alarms — the number of alarm events logged.
•User Alarms — the number of alarm events logged that were triggered by user-created alarms, such as those alarms
created with the Input Contact Isolator settings.
•Total — the sum of all the events currently logged.
11.2.2History Log
When a designated major alarm occurs, the History Status buffer is frozen, capturing 64 sequential frames before and
after the alarm condition. When the History Status buffer is frozen, a History Log is created.
Two History Logs are available to track major alarms. This log includes the triggering event plus the surrounding
events and the system voltages, currents, frequency, power, source selection and breaker positions at the time of
the event. The History Log displays the 64 sequential frames, in 4-millisecond intervals, of the Present Status
screens surrounding the event.
If you are viewing the log from the touchscreen, the Mimic and the Event Display show the data that was present
as the alarm was triggered. The data is displayed as frames are played.
The History Log allows you to replay the events leading up to the alarm and the events right after the alarm to
see the status of the switch at that time and diagnose the cause of the alarm. The History Log is triggered when
certain events are tripped that have the Freeze option enabled.
You can run through the frames sequentially. The sequence of the events is identified by date, time and frame
number. The History Log frames are stored in a nonvolatile memory buffer that is continuously overwritten until
a designated fault condition occurs. When the fault occurs to trigger a freeze, the History Log stores the next 23
frames, then freezes until it is reset. The History Log then keeps 40 frames before the fault, the frame where the
fault occurred, plus the next 23 frames.
The History Log should not be reset until the fault condition that caused the buffer to freeze is reviewed and
investigated by a qualified service technician. After the alarm condition has been corrected, the History Log can
be cleared.
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The History Log has the following fields:
•Replay Rate — indicates how long it takes for the replay to play. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the time.
•Status — the status of the Liebert STS2/PDU at the point of the current frame in the replay. The History log has three
statuses: Frozen, Not Frozen and Retrieving Data, please stand by.
•Critical Event — The event which triggered this log to be written. The event is indicated in red on the bar graph.
•Frame Number — the current frame in the replay. A negative number indicates the replay is at a point before the
triggering event occurred.
11.3Alarm Notes
The I-PK on Source 1 and I-PK on Source 2 alarms inhibit automatic transfer due to an overload or load fault.
These alarms can be set for either auto or manual alarm reset.
In the auto reset mode, the alarm is reset as soon as the load current and source voltage return to normal and
the user manually presses the RESET button. In either case, the cause of the Source 1 or Source 2 Ipeak overload
should be investigated and resolved (such as by reducing the overload condition or clearing the output fault)
before returning the switch to normal operation.
These events indicate a device failure. The device must be replaced and the system must be restarted for the fault
to clear. A shorted SCR automatically trips open a source input switch (CB1 or CB2) to prevent transfers in the
event of an SCR failure. The SCR failure must be investigated and repaired before returning the switch to normal
operation. Both source input switches must be opened (such as when the unit is placed in maintenance bypass for
servicing) before a shorted or open SCR alarm can be reset.
11.4List of Messages
Table 1 3 lists available event messages, a definition of the event and the functions that are activated with the
event by default. The functions are indicated as follows:
D — The indicated event initiates the Auto-Dial sequence through the optional modem.
A — The indicated event activates the Audible alarm.
F — The indicated event triggers a Freeze of the History Log.
L — The indicated event Latches. A latched alarm remains displayed until the alarm condition has cleared and the RESET
button has been pressed.
E — By default, all faults and alarms are written to the Event Log. See 12.1.4 - Setting Event Masks with the Terminal.
All of these functions, except Freeze, can be reconfigured to trigger for each event, using the Event Mask option.
See 11.1 - Event Mask. The Freeze function is hard-coded and cannot be changed for a event.
Table 13Event messages
IDAlarm MessageDescription/CauseAction
1S1 SCR SHORTOne or more of the SCRs for Source 1 have shorted and failed.D, F, A, E
2S2 SCR SHORTOne or more of the SCRs for Source 2 have shorted and failed.D, F, A, E
3S1 SCR OPENOne or more of the SCRs for Source 1 is open.D, F, A, E
4S2 SCR OPENOne or more of the SCRs for Source 2 is open.D, F, A, E
5PRIMARY FAN FAIL
6CONTROL MODULE FAILControl logic module has failed.D, A, E
7PWR SPLY DC A FAILPower supply DC bus A has failed.D, A, E
8PWR SPLY DC B FAILPower supply DC bus B has failed.D, A, E
9PWR SPLY S1 AC FAILPower supply Source 1 AC has failed.D, A, E
10PWR SPLY S2 AC FAILPower supply Source 2 AC has failed.D, A, E
11PWR SPLY LOGIC FAILA power supply module has failed.D, A, E
12OUT VOLT SENSE FAILThe output volt sense module failedD, A, E
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A primary cooling fan has failed and the unit is now being cooled by a secondary
fan, which is not monitored.
D, A, E
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Table 13Event messages (continued)
IDAlarm MessageDescription/CauseAction
13S1 VOLT SENSE FAILThe Source 1 volt sense module failed.D, A, E
14S2 VOLT SENSE FAILThe Source 2 volt sense module failed.D, A, E
15S1 SCR SENSE FAILThe Source 1 SCR sense module failed.D, A, E
16S2 SCR SENSE FAILThe Source 2 SCR sense module failed.D, A, E
17S1 CURR SENSE FAILThe Source 1 SCR current module failed.D, A, E
18S2 CURR SENSE FAILThe Source 2 SCR current module failed.D, A, E
19S1 GATE DRIVE FAILThe Source 1 gate drive module failed.D, A, E
20S2 GATE DRIVE FAILThe Source 2 gate drive module failed.D, A, E
21INTERNAL COMM FAILInternal CAN communications failed.D, A, E
23CB1 SHUNT TRIP FAILCB1 shunt trip failed.D, A, E
24CB2 SHUNT TRIP FAILCB2 shunt trip failed.D, A, E
27EQUIPMENT FAN FAILOne of the equipment fans failedD, A, E
28INPUT 1 SURGE FAILSource 1 input surge suppression module failedD, A, E
29INPUT 2 SURGE FAILSource 2 input surge suppression module failedD, A, E
64HEATSINK OVERTEMPHeatsink has exceeded the recommended temperature.A, E
65EQUIPMENT OVERTEMPCabinet has exceeded the recommended temperatureA, E
67S1 UVSource 1 under voltage, fast detection.A, E
68S1 UV (RMS)Source 1 under voltage, slow detection.A, E
69S1 OVSource 1 over voltageA, E
70S1 OF/UFSource 1 over frequency/under frequencyA, E
71S1 FAILSource 1 failure.A, E
72S2 UVSource 2 under voltage, fast detection.A, E
73S2 UV (RMS)Source 2 under voltage, slow detection.A, E
74S2 OVSource 2 over voltage.A, E
75S2 OF/UFSource 2 over frequency/under frequency.A, E
76S2 FAILSource 2 failure.A, E
77S1 OVERCURRENTSource 1 over current.A, E
78S2 OVERCURRENTSource 2 over current.A, E
79S1 I-PEAKI-PK on Source 1.D, F, A, E
80S2 I-PEAKI-PK on Source 2.D, F, A, E
81SOURCES OUT OF SYNCSource 1 and Source 2 are out of synchronization.A, E
82LOAD ON ALT SOURCEThe output load is running on the alternate source.A, E
83AUTO REXFER INHIBITAutomatic retransfer is inhibited.A, E
84CB1 (S1) OPENSource 1, Circuit Breaker 1 is open.A, E
85CB2 (S2) OPENSource 2, Circuit Breaker 2 is open.A, E
86CB4 (S1 BYP) CLOSEDSource 1 on bypass, Circuit Breaker 4 is closed.A, E
87CB5 (S2 BYP) CLOSEDSource 2 on bypass, Circuit Breaker 5 is closed.A, E
88CB3 (OUTPUT) OPENOutput circuit breaker (CB3) is open.A, E
89CB3A (OUTPUT) OPENOutput circuit breaker (CB3A) is open.A, E
90S1 PHASE ROT ERRORSource 1 phase rotation error.A, E
91S2 PHASE ROT ERRORSource 2 phase rotation error.A, E
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Table 13Event messages (continued)
IDAlarm MessageDescription/CauseAction
92TRANSFER INHIBITEDTransfer inhibited.A, E
93OUTPUT UVOutput is under voltage.D, F, A, E
94HISTORY LOG FULL
96INPUT 1 OV INPUTSource 1 over voltageA, E
97INPUT 1 UV INPUTSource 1 under voltageA, E
98INPUT 2 OV INPUTSource 2 over voltageA, E
99INPUT 2 UV INPUTSource 2 under voltageA, E
100LOAD OVERCURRENTOutput over currentA, E
101GROUND OVERCURRENTGround over currentA, E
102NEUTRAL OVERCURRENTNeutral over currentA, E
103LOAD VOLTAGE THDVoltage THD has exceeded the set limitA, E
104INPUT 1 CB6 OPENSource 1 input Circuit Breaker 6 is openA, E
105INPUT 2 CB7 OPENSource 2 Input Circuit Breaker 7 is openA, E
106INPUT 1 OF/UFSource 1 over frequency/under frequencyA, E
107INPUT 2 OF/UFSource 2 over frequency/under frequencyA, E
120
INPUT CONTACT #1
121
INPUT CONTACT #2
122
INPUT CONTACT #3
123
INPUT CONTACT #4
124
INPUT CONTACT #5
125
INPUT CONTACT #6
126
INPUT CONTACT #7
127
INPUT CONTACT #8
128CONFIG MODIFIEDA setpoint configuration has changed.
129PASSWORD CHANGEDThe password for touchscreen access has been modified and saved.
130TIME REPROGRAMMEDThe system’s time has been reset and saved.
131DATE REPROGRAMMEDThe system’s date has been reset and saved.
132EVENT LOG CLEAREDThe event log has been erased.
133HIST LOGS CLEAREDBoth History Logs have been erased.
134XFER COUNT CLEAREDTransfer counter reset to 0E
135KWH COUNT CLEAREDKW-Hrs counter reset to 0E
Both History Logs have been written and no more history logs can be written
without clearing one of the logs
Input Contact # x is an optional alarm input. The alarm name can be
programmed with an alarm name from the Input Contactor Isolator settings
option under the Comm Options. See Configuring the Input Contact Isolator Settings on page 107. The alarm is sent to Monitor DSP. The LCD logs the alarm
with the programmed name. Monitor DSP logs it with the generic name which is
how it is reported to the SVT query.
A, E
A, E
E
E
E
E
E
E
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12.0COMMUNICATION INTERFACES
The Liebert STS2/PDU monitoring system offers several choices for communications.
The RS-232 terminal port is standard on all units. The port is inside the front door, to the left of the touchscreen
front panel mounting as shown in Figure 54. This port is primarily used as an alternate user interface to
configure, control and diagnose the system. Commands for the RS-232 port are shown in Table 1 4.
Several other communications options are also available. Those options are located in a Communications
compartment. See Figures 47 and 48 for the location of the communications options.
Connections to the communication ports are made by wiring to terminal boards located in the Communications
compartment. The communications options listed below reference the control wiring drawing for each option.
•Liebert IntelliSlot™ Web/485 Card With Adapter (IS-WEB485ADPT) (optional) — the Liebert IS-WEB485ADPT provides
connectivity to any TCP/IP-based Ethernet network to allow the device to communicate with network management
systems (NMS) via SNMP. Events can be transmitted to the NMS to provide remote status monitoring, plus fault and alarm
detection. The Liebert IS-WEB485ADPT includes an RJ-45 port for an Ethernet connection, via Category 5 cable.
The Liebert IS-WEB485ADPT can also integrate the system with an existing Building Management System (BMS) or outof-band monitoring, using Modbus, a standard multi-drop protocol. The card has redundant communication paths that
make it possible to connect to a BMS using Modbus while simultaneously communicate to a NMS through SNMP.
See Figure 53 for more information on the Liebert IS-WEB485ADPT. If you have questions about the Liebert
IS-WEB485ADPT, refer to the user guide, SL-52615, available at Liebert’s Web site,
•Input Contact Isolator (ICI) Board (optional) — provides an interface for up to eight user inputs. External messages and
alarms can be routed to the unit, via the ICI. See Configuring the Input Contact Isolator Settings on page 107 for
instructions on configuring the connections. See Figure 51 for wiring details.
•Programmable relay board (PRB) (optional) — up to two PRBs can be installed in the Liebert STS2/PDU to route Liebert
STS2/PDU events to external devices. See Configuring the Programmable Relay Board Settings on page 109 for default
settings and instructions for reconfiguring the relays. See Figure 50 for wiring details.
•Comms Board (optional) — includes a terminal block to provide a DTE connection to an external modem. This board also
provides a direct connection to a Liebert SiteScan terminal, via an RS-422.
Liebert SiteLink-12 or Liebert SiteLink-4 is required for Liebert SiteScan to communicate with the Liebert STS2/PDU. See
Figure 52 for wiring details.
Data link requirements are Full Duplex Asynchronous RS-232 format.
Communications options are also discussed in 6.0 - Options.
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12.1Using the RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port is configured with a baud rate of 9600 with 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity and no hardware
handshaking.
12.1.1Connecting and Using a Terminal
An RS-232 connection can be used to connect the Liebert STS2/PDU to either a terminal or a PC running
terminal emulation software. If unsure of the cable pin out, see 14.2.10 - Terminal Port Connections.
1.Connect the terminal to the Liebert STS2/PDU by plugging the cable from the terminal into the RS-232 port. This
connection can be made at any time.
2.After making the connection, verify the communications link by pressing <ENTER> on the terminal keyboard.
The interface communications system responds as indicated below:
Repeating command -->
Illegal command!
<?> or <HELP?> displays the RS-232 command set
<?> <command> or <HELP?> <command> displays specific help for the command SVTP-Control>
The SVTP-Control > prompt indicates that RS-232 communications are established.
•If you receive no response or prompt, verify that the connector is properly plugged into the port and the PC or terminal
serial interface is working properly.
3.Enter the desired commands, as listed in Tab le 14 .
For additional help type <?> <command> or <HELP?> <command>
Refer to the corresponding menu options in 13.0 - TOUCHSCREEN Display for more details about the
commands.
Some terminal commands require a password. Use the PWD command and a valid password to gain access.
Table 14Terminal commands
KeysFunction
? Displays this help menu or specific help with a command
AA? Displays active alarms
AF? Displays active faults
CEL Clears the event log
CHL Clears the history logs
DATE? Displays current system date
DATE Sets system date
EL? Displays the entire event log
HELP? Displays this help menu or specific help with a command
HLn? Displays the history log #n, if frozen
LOGOUT Logs user out of unprotected mode
PS? Displays the preferred source
PS n Sets the preferred source to #n
PWD Allows users to access protected commands
QUITModem only. Ends the session and hangs up the modem.
SH Silences the horn
SPT? Displays all current setpoints
SPTx
SR? Displays status reports
TIME? Displays current system time
TIME Sets system time
UPMDR? Displays metering data
VER? Displays firmware versions
Displays current setpoints for group x. See 12.1.2 - Configuring the Liebert STS2/PDU via the Terminal for a
description of groups.
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12.1.2Configuring the Liebert STS2/PDU via the Terminal
The SPT command is used to configure the systems setpoints. The SVT syntax for the setpoints consists for
four parameters:
SPT [group] [item] [value] where the parameters are:
•SPT — is the terminal command that is used to configure setpoints.
•group — the group under the setpoint command which contains the desired settings.
•item — the item number within the selected group.
•value — the desired value for this item.
Only the specific options words listed in this section use a hexadecimal value. Other settings, depending on what
they are, use other input types. For example, System ID uses a text string; nominal voltages and currents use
standard numeric integers; and modem baud rate uses an enumeration where
0 = 2400, 1 = 9600, & 2 = 19200 bps.
NOTE
Spaces are placed between each parameter, but not between characters or numbers in a parameter. Using an
underline here to represent a space, an example of a the syntax is: SPT_2_6_0081. The value parameter is
0081.
This section provides instructions for setting these parameters, with an example of building an SPT command
for System and User settings.
Groups Parameter
The setpoints are grouped for ease of configuration. For example, Event Masks are group 4 and System Settings
are group 2. The numbers shown below are entered for the group parameter. For example, start of a System
Settings command is SPT 2.
The group parameters are:
1 = System Ratings
2 = System Settings
3 = User Settings
4 = Event Mask Settings
For example, the start of a System Settings command is SPT 2, where SPT is the system setpoints command and
2 is the group parameter for System Settings.
See 12.1.4 - Setting Event Masks with the Terminal for instructions on configuring Event Mask parameters.
Item Parameter
Each setting within the group is indexed by an item number as shown below in Tab le 16 . These item numbers
are also displayed on the terminal when you list the configuration setting for a particular group.
Continuing with the example, to configure an Options_1 setting under System Settings, the command would
begin with SPT 2 6 where 6 is the value Options_1. Note the space between each parameter.
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Value Parameter
Item settings, depending on what they are, use various value types.Tab le 15 provides a list of the possible value
types and their description.
Table 15Value types
TypeDefinition
Numeric
Scaled
String
Enumeration
Bit-packed
Event Masks
An integer numeric value in the units indicated by the item name. For example, a System Voltage Rating of 480
would indicate 480 volts.
Similar to the Numeric, this value type is an integer that has been scaled, usually to remove decimal points that
would normally appear within the value. In this case, a value of 2.5 may actually be input as simply 25. For all Scaled
types, the scaling appears in Ta bl e 1 6.
Certain settings are represented by alphanumeric character strings, such as setting the System Model Number to
ProductName.
This type uses an indexed list to represent possible choices. One example is the Modem Baud Rate which uses a
value of 0 to select 2400 bps, 1 for 9600 bps and 2 for 19200 bps.
This type of value uses a hexadecimal binary word, where each of the sixteen bits in the word has the value of 1
(True) or 0 (False). Although somewhat difficult to use, it packs a large amount of data within a single entry. A
detailed description of this type appears in section 12.1.3 - Setting Bitpacked Options With the Terminal.
This type is a specially formatted and is used to customize the behavior of each fault and alarm in the system. See
12.1.4 - Setting Event Masks with the Terminal for instructions on configuring Event Mask parameters.
Table 1 6 shows the various groups, the settings contained within and the type of value it requires.