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®
Symmetra LX
Operations Guide
For use with Symmetra LX UPS Models:
200 V, 4–8 kVA 200 V, 4–16 kVA
208/240 V, 4–8 kVA 208/240 V, 4–16 kVA
220/230/240 V, 4–8 kVA 220/230/240 V, 4–16 kVA
Symmetra LX
Rack-mount UPS
Symmetra LX
Rack-mount
Extended Run
Symmetra LX
Tower UPS
Symmetra LX
Tower
Extended Run
990-1546A-001 06/2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Overview ...................................................................................................................1 PowerView .............................................................................................................................................................1 Keys and Indicators................................................................................................................................................1 Navig
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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW Overview ® This manual provides an overview of operations for the Symmetra LX and Extended Run Cabinet, including detailed explanations of monitoring, control, and configuration through the PowerView user interface. Illustrations are representative. Your unit and configuration, including components and optional APC equipment, may vary from those depicted in this document. Manuals may be accessed through the APC Web site, www.apc.com. PowerView PowerView contains an al
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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW Navigation Keys Name Sound Function ? Help Short beep Opens context-sensitive help. Enter Short beep Opens the selected menu item or setting. ESC + ? + Escape + Help Two short When pressed simultaneously for about one second, + Enter beeps resets the PowerView RM interface. One long beep When pressed simultaneously for about three seconds, puts the interface in programming mode for installing new language program files. Navigation The normal display on the Powe
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CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS Basic Commands Supply Power to the UPS This procedure supplies power to the Symmetra LX and does not supply power to the equipment connected to the UPS. 1. Turn ON the AC utility power to the UPS 2. Switch ON the circuit breakers for all connected equipment. a. If connected equipment is hardwired, check that the output circuit breakers in the distribution panel are turned ON. b. If connected equipment is plugged into the UPS ! , check that each UPS PDU output
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CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS Set the Correct Output Voltage 1. Press the Esc button until the Main Menu appears. Use the up and down arrow keys to choose Setup, and ENTER to select. Control Logging Status Display >Setup Diags Accessories Help 2. Use the arrow keys and ENTER to select Other. Settings: Alarms Shutdown Bypass Defaults Copy Output Freq >Other 3. If the output voltage is not correct for your application, use the arrow keys,
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CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS 5. In approximately 90 seconds, the green Load On indicator will illuminate and this message will appear. UPS LOAD IS ON Press any key
Turn Off UPS Output Power and Load Equipment 1. Press Esc until the Main Menu appears. >Control Logging Status Display Setup Diags Accessories Help 2. Scroll down and select the Turn UPS Output Off command. Graceful Turn Off Start Runtime Cal >Turn UPS Output Off 3. Confirm choice by selec
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CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS Command Bypass Command Bypass requires utilization of the commands on the PowerView display. This mode is used to bypass the UPS electronics and directly supply power to the load. Follow the steps below to directly connect the output power of the UPS to the branch circuit (mains) using the command bypass mode. 1. Use Esc to view the Main Menu, and select Control. >Control Logging Status Display Setup Diags Accessories Help
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CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS Language Setting The factory default language of the user interface is English. You can change the language by downloading new firmware into the PowerView. French, German, Italian, and Spanish are available on the enclosed CD. Visit the APC web site at http://www.apc.com for multilingual product documentation and firmware language support. Illustrations are representative. Your configuration may be different from the models shown in this procedure. To change the
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CHAPTER 2: BASIC COMMANDS Language Setting (continued) 6. Locate the language program file to be downloaded into the UPS. See the APC website at http://www.apc.com/support and download the desired language. 7. Place the PowerView in programming mode simultaneously pressing the three keys on the right (Esc, Help, and ENTER) for approximately three seconds, until the PowerView emits a long beep. • The LCD will display the Programming screen. • To leave the Programming screen before
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CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Menu Commands The following sections describe the details of each command. Commands are organized according to the menu hierarchy in the PowerView. Accessories Menu The Accessories Menu allows you to monitor APC accessories if they are installed. The PowerView must be connected to the computer interface port at the back of the UPS frame in order to monitor internal accessories. Control Menu Use the Control Menu and its submenus to control power flows to and from
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CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Display Menu The Display Menu allows the user to customize the PowerView display. Display Function Options Date/Time Sets the correct date and time. Date: dd-mmm-yyyy Ex:11-Aug-2003 Time: hh:mm:ss Ex: 21:36:10 Protects against unauthorized Password configuration changes. Valid characters include: AZ, or 09 Password Sets a password. Type _ to complete. 1, 2, 5, 10 (default); 30 minutes; Timeout Sets the inactivity timer. 1, 2, or 4 Hours
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CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics Menu provides useful information for troubleshooting. Menu Item Function Fault and Diagnostics Displays current system fault and diagnostic information of that fault. (Main) Intelligence Module Displays detailed intelligence module status and information. Redundant Intelligence Displays detailed redundant intelligence module status and information. Module Power Modules Displays detailed power module status and information. Ba
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CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Logging Menu (continued) Menu Item Function List Event Groups Lists the specific events in each group. Power Events UPS Control Events User Activities UPS Fault Events Measure UPS Events Clear Log Clears the view log. Does not clear the active event lists. Status Menu The Status Menu displays load, battery/power module, voltage, and electrical current information. Menu Item Function Ø Vin Vout Iout Displays input voltage(s), output voltage(s), a
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CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows the user to customize the UPS functionality. Menu Item Function Options Sets the shutdown parameters in the event of a None Shutdown utility power failure. Low Batt(ery) Sets the number of minutes an audible alarm 2 (default), 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, Dur(ation) sounds before the UPS shuts down due to battery 18, or 20 minutes exhaustion. Shutdown Delay Sets the additional runtime for computer issuing 0, 20 (default), 60, 120, 240,
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CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Setup Menu (continued) Menu Item Function Options Alarms Sets the alarm thresholds. None Redundancy An audible alarm sounds if the redundancy falls 0 (default), 1, or 2 below this level. Load An audible alarm sounds when the load exceeds Never (default), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, this limit. (Upper value is limited by the maximum 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12 kVA power of the UPS.) Runtime An audible alarm sounds if the available runtime 0:0 (default),5m, 10m, 15m, falls be
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CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting The PowerView reports various messages on the display, including alarm status and changes in system configuration. This section lists all the PowerView display messages, the reason for the message, and the appropriate corrective action. Contact APC Technical Support Staff for assistance with complex UPS problems. Refer to the APC Web site at http://www.apc.com for a location near you. Messages may occur simultaneously. If this happens, be sure t
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CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING Condition PowerView Message Reason Corrective Action Start-Up AC adequate for UPS but The UPS will function on-line with Option 1: Improve the (continued) not for bypass. the input voltage. But, in the event incoming voltage. that bypass is required, the input Option 2: Proceed with start- voltage is not adequate to power up. Normal bypass is not the load equipment. available. Low/No AC input, start-up Input voltage is not adequate to Option 1: Abort start-u
