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User Manual
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APC Smart-UPS RT – UXI/UXICH
8000/10000 VA 220/230/240 VAC
Tower/Rack-Mount 6U
Uninterruptible Power Supply
990-2687B 04/2006
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Introduction The APC Smart-UPS® RT is a high-performance, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges. The UPS filters small utility line fluctuations and isolates electronic equipment from large disturbances by internally disconnecting from utility line power. The UPS provides continuous power from the internal battery until utility power returns to safe levels or the battery is fully discha
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ATTACH THE BEZEL TO THE UPS HARDWIRING INSTRUCTIONS • Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. • Adhere to all national and local electrical codes. • Install a utility circuit breaker for input wiring, (see tables below). 220/230/240 V MODELS Input Connections Output Connection (optional) Wire to L1A, N1, and . Single-Phase: Wire to L1, N, and . Three-Phase: Wire to L1, L2, L3, N, and . System Wiring Number Voltage Current External Input Wire of Full Load Circuit B
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1. Switch the UPS input circuit breaker (see A in diagram) and utility circuit breakers OFF. 2. Remove the input access panel, (see B in diagram). 3. Remove circular knockout. 4. Run appropriate size wire through the access panel, and connect to the terminal block, (Green: Ground, Brown: Hot, Blue: Neutral). Connect the ground wire first. Use appropriate strain reliefs, (not included). 5. For three-phase input, set the input phase selector switch, (see C in diagram) to “3”. For single-p
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS The input circuit breaker must be switched on for the UPS to operate. 8000/10000 VA The input circuit breaker protects the UPS from extreme overload conditions. Input Circuit Breaker 8000/10000 VA IEC 320-C13 10 A total current IEC 320-C19 Output Circuit from four 16 A for each Breakers receptacles receptacle BASIC CONNECTORS Power management software and interface kits can be used with the UPS. Use only interface kits supplied or approved by APC.
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CONNECT THE EXTERNAL BATTERIES Battery Safety Read and adhere to the following warnings when installing or servicing the external batteries. Failure to observe these warnings may result in serious injury, death or damage to the equipment. WARNINGS • Do not attempt to install or service external batteries alone. A qualified electrician should perform the installation and servicing of external batteries. • Disconnect charging source(s) BEFORE connecting or disconnecting battery term
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THIRD PARTY BATTERY SOLUTION Batteries must be Sealed Lead-Acid type. Use 50 A, 250 VDC fuses with an Interrupt rating of ≥ 20,000 A. Ensure that the external batteries are wired prior to connecting the batteries to the UPS. Two separate, isolated 192 V battery systems are required when using a third party battery solution. One cable assembly must be wired to each 192 V battery system. Two cable assemblies are included with the UPS, one for each 192 V battery system. Connect the Ground a
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CONNECT EQUIPMENT AND POWER TO THE UPS 1. Connect equipment to the UPS. 2. Turn on all connected equipment. To use the UPS as a master ON/OFF switch, ensure all connected equipment is switched ON. The equipment will not be powered until the UPS is turned on. 3. Switch the utility circuit breaker on. 4. To power up the UPS press the button on the front panel. • The UPS battery charges when it is connected to utility power. • Allow at least 24 hours for the batteries to fully charge pr
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TERMINAL MODE TO CONFIGURE UPS PARAMETERS AND PROGRAM THE NUMBER OF BATTERY PACKS Terminal Mode is a menu driven interface that enables enhanced configuration of the UPS. Connect the serial cable from the computer to the serial com connector on the back of the UPS. Instructions for use with PowerChute Network Shutdown software: 1. Open a terminal program. Example: HyperTerminal • From the Desktop, go to Start => Programs => Accessories => Communication =>HyperTerminal. 2. Double-click
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OPERATION SMART-UPS RT FRONT DISPLAY Load Battery Charge Indicator Description The Online LED illuminates when the UPS is drawing utility power and performing Online double conversion to supply power to connected equipment. The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. On Battery The Bypass LED illuminates indicating that the UPS is in bypass mode. Utility Bypass power is sent directly to connected equipment during bypass mode operation. Bypass mode op
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Feature Function Manual bypass enables the user to manually put connected equipment into bypass Normal/Bypass mode. While in bypass mode the utility power bypasses the UPS and goes directly to the connected equipment. Battery operation is not available while the UPS is in bypass mode. Refer to Troubleshooting in this manual. This is not a normal condition. Cold Start When there is no utility power and the UPS is off, press and hold the button to power up the UPS and connected equip
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USER CONFIGURABLE ITEMS NOTE: SETTINGS ARE MADE THROUGH SUPPLIED POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE, SMART SLOT ACCESSORY CARDS, OR TERMINAL MODE. FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES Automatic Self-Test Every 14 days Every 7 days(168 hours), Set the interval at which the (336 hours) 14 days (336 hours) UPS will execute a self-test. On Startup Only, No Self-Test UPS ID UPS_IDEN Up to eight characters to Uniquely identify the UPS, (i.e. define the UPS serv
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NOTE: SETTINGS ARE MADE THROUGH SUPPLIED POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE, SMART SLOT ACCESSORY CARDS, OR TERMINAL MODE. FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES High Bypass Point +10% of +5%, +10%, +15%, Maximum voltage that the UPS output voltage +20% will pass to connected setting equipment during internal bypass operation. Low Bypass Point -30% of output -15%, -20%, -25%, -30% Minimum voltage that the UPS voltage setting will pass to connected equipment du
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CONNECT THE EPO (EMERGENCY POWER OFF) The output power can be disabled in an emergency by closing a switch connected to the EPO. Adhere to national and local electrical codes when wiring the EPO. Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. The switch should be connected to a normally open switch contact. External voltage is not required; the switch is driven by 12V internal supply. In closed condition, 2mA of current are drawn The EPO switch is internally powered by the UP
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MAINTENANCE, SERVICE Battery Replacement See your dealer or contact APC at the Web site, www.apc.com for information on replacement battery modules. Service If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in the Troubleshooting section of this manual to eliminate common problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Support through the APC Web site, www.apc.com. Note the model number of the UPS, the seria
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TROUBLESHOOTING Use the table below to solve minor installation and operation problems. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com, for assistance with complex UPS problems. PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE UPS WILL NOT TURN ON Battery not connected properly. Check that the battery connectors are fully engaged. button not pushed. Press the button once to power the UPS and the connected equipment. UPS not connected to utility Check that the power cable from the UPS to the utility powe
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PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE BYPASS LED ILLUMINATES The bypass switch has been If bypass is the chosen mode of operation, ignore the illuminated LED. turned on manually or through If bypass is not the chosen mode of operation move the bypass switch on the an accessory. back of the UPS, to the normal position. FAULT AND OVERLOAD LEDS ILLUMINATE, UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE The UPS has ceased sending The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load” as defined in
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REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings 220, 230, 240 V MODELS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installe
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Declaration of Conformity 18
