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APC Silcon
480kW 400/415V UPS
User Guide
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Thank You Thank you for chosing APC Silcon. Please read this User Guide thoroughly prior to installing the system as it provides important information on safe and efficient installation and use. The installation and use of this product must comply with national, federal, state, municipal and local codes. Safety Symbols used in this manual WARNING! Indicates a hazard which, if not
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Contents: 1.0 Introduction 4 1.1 Display Unit 4 2.0 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Panel 5 2.1 Stop UPS (for stand-by) 5 2.2 Start UPS (from stand-by) 5 2.3 Stop UPS (for complete power down) 6 2.3.1 Switching off the UPS 6 2.4 Start UPS (from complete power down) 8 2.4.1 UPS start-up 8 2.5 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (single systems) 10 2.5.1 Bypassing the Single System UPS 10 2.5.2 Switching the Single System UPS from External Bypass into Normal
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Introduction 1.0 Introduction This UPS system is designed to offer reliable and problem-free power supply for several years. The system requires only a minimum of maintenance, but we recommend you follow the maintenance guidelines described in section 6.0 Maintenance & Testing. 1.1 Display Unit The display unit (located on the front of the UPS) is the link between the user and the UPS and consists of a display, an alarm LED indicator and a keyboard. The display reads parameters, me
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.0 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Panel WARNING! AC voltage generated either from batteries or mains may be present at UPS output. Always disconnect AC input supply source, switch off UPS, AND switch off DC. TEST BEFORE YOU TOUCH! Some UPS systems ha
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.3 Stop UPS (for complete power down) 2.3.1 Switching off the UPS CAUTION! If the UPS system is equipped with a Service Bypass Panel, and if the load must remain energized by mains, refer to the Operating Service Bypass Panel sections in this guide before proceeding Red / OFF Green
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 1. Open front doors 2. Note that step 3 will interrupt output voltage and activate the alarm! The red LED alarm below the display will light up The acoustic alarm will sound for 30 seconds* Display shows 3. Press the green ON and the red OFF button simultaneously. The red LED alarm below the display will light up **System OFF** The acoustic alarm will sound for 30 seconds* 4. On systems with no Service Bypass Panel, switch off th
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.4 Start UPS (from complete power down) 2.4.1 UPS start-up CAUTION! Make sure all cable connections are in place prior to first start-up. Red / OFF Green /ON NOTICE! After first system start-up, check that battery temperature is displayable (press and simultaneously on the d
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 1. Check that the system has been in a stable environment for at least 12 hours enabling any condensation to evaporate prior to start-up. Display shows 2. Open front door(s) 3. Switch on mains power by closing Q001 System type XXX See notice below. XXX kVA - XXX 4. Wait for approx. 10 seconds Stop charge DC capacitors : YES Start charge DC 5. Press on the keyboard capacitors : YES 6. Press on the keyboard Data stored Start
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.5 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (single systems) 2.5.1 Bypassing the Single System UPS Mains Load Service Bypass Switch APC Silcon UPS Action Display shows 1. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 2. Press or on the keyboard until : NO Bypass operation 3. Press on the keyboard : YES 4. Press on the keyboard Lamp indication on Bypass Panel 5. Check light indication on the bypass pa
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass CAUTION! Do not leave UPS out of service for more than 48 hours. Refer to section 2.3 Stop (for complete power down). 2.5.2 Switching the Single System UPS from External Bypass into Normal UPS Operation Load Mains Service Bypass Switch APC Silcon UPS 990-4058GB User Guide APC Silcon 480kW
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Action Display shows **System OFF** 1. Set the input switch (Q001) to position 1 2. Wait 5 sec. Open the front door of the UPS and Normal operation press the green ON key load power 0% 3. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 4. Press or on the keyboard until : NO Bypass operation 5. Press on the keyboard : YES 6. Press on the keyboard Lamp indication on Bypass Panel 7. Check l
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.6 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (parallel systems) 2.6.1 Bypassing the Parallel UPS System (All UPSs) Load Mains Service bypass switch APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS CAUTION! Do not leave UPS out of service for more than 48 hours. Refer to section 2.3 Stop (for complete po
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Action Steps 1-4 apply to all the parallel systems. Note that this will switch all systems into bypass operation Display shows 1. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 2. Press or on the keyboard until : NO Bypass operation 3. Press on the keyboard : YES 4. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation All systems switch to bypass operation Do not switch off any of the UPS systems until steps 5-8 have bee
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.6.2 Switching the Parallel System from External Bypass into Normal UPS Operation Mains Load Service bypass switch APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS NOTICE! If battery has been disconnected, please refer to section 2.4.1 UPS start-up. 990-4058GB User Guide APC Silcon 480kW 400/415V UPS 15
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Action Display shows 1. Check that the output switch (Q004) is set to position 0 2. Check that all output switches (Q002) are set to position 1 3. Set input switches (Q001) to position 1 **System OFF** 4. Wait 10 secs. Open the UPS front door and Normal operation press the green ON button on all systems load power 0% 5. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 6. Press or on the keyboard until : NO By
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.7 Isolating one UPS in a Parallel Configuration for Service/Maintenance 2.7.1 Isolating one UPS in a Parallel/Redundant System Load Mains Service bypass switch APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS In a redundant system one UPS may be isolated for service/maintenance without affecting other parallel UPS(s). Action 1. Check that the remaining UPS(s) will be able to carry the load when one UPS is isolated. 2. Switch off the system
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass NOTICE! With Q002 in position 0, the UPS can be operated and tested as a single system without affecting the other parallel UPS(s) if correct monitoring device has been installed. Applicable to all bypass panels. 990-4058GB 18 User Guide APC Silcon 480kW 400/415V UPS
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Operation 3.0 Operation The display unit will read parameters, alarms/messages and measured values. LED alarm incorporates audible alarm, indicating unusual operating situations. The keyboard is used to program and control parameters and to display alarm messages and measured values. 3.1 Keyboard Displays outputy voltage Displays battery voltage Schrolls up through list Displays input voltage Displays Displays battery current output current Schrolls down Displays through list input cu
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Operation 3.2 Display of Measured Values To read measurements, press one or two keys simultaneously as shown below. (Illustrated values are examples only). Action Display shows Description 98.01.16 Year, month, day System off 10.22,13 Hour, minute, second Mains 1 voltage Mains 1 voltage 385 385 385Vac is 3 x 385V Mains 1 current Mains 1 current 16 16 16Aac is 3 x 16A Battery voltage Battery voltage is 438Vdc on battery 1 System off 438 437Vdc 437Vdc on battery 2 Battery current Charg
