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English User's Manual
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Main Tech Support: Phone ......................... +353 91 702020 Fax .............................. +353 91 755275 E-Mail......................... apceurtech@apcc.com Toll-Free Numbers: Ireland ........................ 1-800-702000 x2045 Austria ........................ 0660 6480 Belgium ...................... 0800 15063 Czech Republic .......... 0800 102063 Denmark .................... 800 18 153 France ......................... 0800 906 483 Finland ....................... 9800 13 374 Germany
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Important Safety Instructions! Important Safety Instructions! Important Safety Instructions! Important Safety Instructions! Important Safety Instructions! Please read this manual! Veuillez lire ce manuel! Bitte lesen Sie dieses Anleitungshandbuch! ¡Se ruega leer este manual de instrucciones! This User's Manual provides safety, installation and operating instructions that will help you derive the fullest performance and TM service life that the Symmetra Power Array has to offer. TM PLEASE SAVE TH
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Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from APC or an APC service center. Products must be returned to APC or an APC service center with t
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T Table of Contents able of Contents T T Table of Contents able of Contents able of Contents INTRODUCTION Theory of Operation ................................................................................................................. i Modes of Operation .................................................................................................................. iii SAFETY INFORMATION Symbols Used In This Manual .....................................................................
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5. SETTING UP THE POWER ARRAY Overview of Setup ..................................................................................................................... 5-1 Frame Leveling Procedure ........................................................................................................ 5-1 Installing the Battery Modules ................................................................................................. 5-2 Installing the Power Modules .................................
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Introduction TM The APC Symmetra Power Array is a scalable, redundant power protection sys- tem for multiple servers and business critical applications. This is an introduction TM to the Symmetra Power Array. MiniFrame MasterFrame
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Thank Y Thank You! ou! Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Thank Y Thank Y Thank You! ou! ou! Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Theory of Operation TM TM Thank you for investing in the Symmetra Power Array. Please The Symmetra Power Array is comprised of three func- read this User's Manual thoroughly before installing the sys- tional components: A power processing system, a battery tem. It provides important information for using the source, and a control/user interface system. The
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Power Pr Power Processing System ocessing System Contr Control/User Inter ol/User Interface face Power Pr Power Pr Power Processing System ocessing System ocessing System Contr Contr Control/User Inter ol/User Inter ol/User Interface face face The power processing system delivers conditioned AC output The control/user interface system coordinates the operation TM power with a low distortion sinewave. Under normal operat- of the Symmetra and reports status conditions via several ing conditions,
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On-Line Operating Mode Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation Modes of Operation The on-line operating mode is the normal operating mode. The Power Array functions in one of four modes of operation When the system is in the on-line operating mode, the Power depending on user commands, the status of the AC mains TM Array receives AC mains (utility) power and delivers condi- (utility) voltage, and the condition of the Symmetra itself. tioned power to the load
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On-Battery Operating Mode Bypass Operating Mode TM When in the on-battery mode, the Power Array draws DC When the Symmetra is in the bypass operating mode, the power from the battery source, converts it to conditioned AC system is bypassed and utility power is delivered directly to the TM TM power and delivers it to the load equipment. Symmetra load. Symmetra is equipped with an automatic bypass func- typically enters this mode in the event of a mains (utility) power tion to allow the system
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Definitions Definitions Important Information Important Information Definitions Definitions Definitions Important Information Important Information Important Information The following terms are used in this manual. Review these Please read this User's Manual thoroughly before proceeding TM TM definitions for a better understanding of the Symmetra : with the installation of the Symmetra Power Array system. It provides important information about installing and using TM the Symmetra safely and ef
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Safety Information Important Safety Information Read this safety information com- pletely before installing or using the TM Symmetra Power Array. MiniFrame MasterFrame
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Safety Symbols Used In This Manual Symbols Used In This Manual Symbols Used In This Manual Symbols Used In This Manual Symbols Used In This Manual IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following symbols appear in this User's Manual: n SAVE THIS USER MANUAL - This manual contains im- portant instructions that should be followed during in- CAUTION/DANGER - Caution indicates r
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Safety n CAUTION: Risk of Electrical Shock and Energy Hazard, 120V, 7.2 Ah battery module. Before replacing battery modules, remove conductive jewelry such as chains, wrist watches and rings. High short circuit current through conductive materials could cause severe burns. n CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries or battery mod- ules in a fire. The batteries may explode. n CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate battery modules or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. I
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Chapter One Physical Representation This chapter provides an illustrated descrip- TM tion of the Symmetra Power Array system and each of the modular components. Before proceeding, examine the illustration below. It depicts a MiniFrame (8kVA) and a MasterFrame (16kVA) Power Array as they appear during normal operating conditions. MiniFrame MasterFrame
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Chapter 1 - Physical Representation The Power Array Frame The Power Array Frame The Power Array Frame The Power Array Frame The Power Array Frame Main Intelligence TM The Symmetra Power Array frame serves as the base for and the modular components of the system. The MiniFrame pro- Redundant Intelligence vides bays for three power modules and two battery mod- Modules ules. The MasterFrame provides bays for five power mod- ules and four battery modules. The bay at the top right houses the main
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Chapter 1 - Physical Representation Power Powerview User Inter view User Interface face Power Module Power Module Power Power Powerview User Inter view User Inter view User Interface face face Power Module Power Module Power Module The power module is a self-contained, 4kVA UPS (without The PowerView incorporates a 4 x 20 alphanumeric LCD batteries) housed inside a metal enclosure. A blind mating screen with four navigation keys, four LED status indicators, connector at the rear of the module e
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Chapter 1 - Physical Representation Redundant Intelligence Module (RIM) Redundant Intelligence Module (RIM) Redundant Intelligence Module (RIM) Redundant Intelligence Module (RIM) Redundant Intelligence Module (RIM) The redundant intelligence module is a backup version of the main intelligence module. It provides redundancy in the event of a MIM failure or while a MIM is being replaced. If a functioning MIM is present, the RIM can be removed and replaced without placing the load at risk. The
