Critical Power Installation Guide Uninterruptible Power Supply GE Consumer & Industrial SA General Electric Company CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno) Switzerland T +41 (0)91 / 850 51 51 F +41 (0)91 / 850 52 52 www.gecriticalpower.com imagination at work...
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The present publication and any other documentation supplied with the UPS system is not to be reproduced, either in part or in its entirety, without the prior written consent of GE. The illustrations and plans describing the equipment are intended as general reference only and are not necessarily complete in every detail.
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START-UP AND COMMISSIONING A GE Critical Power Field Services Engineer must perform start-up and commissioning of the UPS. Please Contact GE Services at least two weeks prior to schedule start-up and commissioning at 1-800-637-1738, or by E-mail at qservice@ge.com. Distributed in the USA by:...
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UPS. While every care has been taken to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this manual, GE assumes no responsibility or liability for any losses or damages resulting from the use of the information contained in this document.
Critical Power SAFETY RULES With this document, GE gives to the user all the necessary information about the correct use of the UPS. Please read carefully this Installation Guide before installing the UPS. We recommend that this manual be kept next to the UPS for future references.
Critical Power IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for UPS LP33 Series 20 & 30 that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and battery. GENERAL Move the UPS in an upright position in its original package to the final destination room. To lift the cabinets, use a forklift or lifting belts with spreader bars.
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Critical Power Safety instructions when working with battery THE BATTERY MUST BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED TO THE UPS BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTALLATION PERSONNEL MUST READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION AND REFER TO THE BATTERY MANUFACTURERS INSTALLATION MANUAL BEFORE HANDLING THE UPS AND BATTERY.
Critical Power Safety symbols and warnings Safety warnings The text of this manual contains some warnings to avoid risk to personnel and to avoid damage to the UPS system and the supplied critical loads. The non-observance of warnings could result in human injury and equipment damages. Please pay attention to the meaning of the following warnings and symbols.
Critical Power LAYOUT LAYOUT LP33 SERIES 20 & 30 Q2 Q1 Fig. 2.1-1 General view Fig. 2.1-2 General view with open door SNMP SNMP RS232 RS232 Opening for input and output of cables Customer Interface Board (optional) UPS output switch Manual bypass switch Relay card RPA parallel board (optional)
It does not contain CFCs (Carbon Fluor Clorid) or HCFCs (Halogen Carbon Fluor Clorid). PACKING MATERIAL RECYCLING GE, in compliance with environment protection, uses only environmentally friendly material. UPS packing materials must be recycled in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Critical Power INSTALLATION TRANSPORT The UPS is fixed on transport socket suitable for forklift, which includes a special layer of Ethafoam to protect the equipment against the transport shock. Normally the UPS is packaged with a carton box. On request the equipment can be packaged in a wooden crate. Move the UPS in its original package to the final destination room.
Critical Power 4.1.1 Dimensions and weights 29.32" 744.8mm 23.62" 28.54" 600m 725mm CENTER GRAVITY CENTER OF GRAVITY 11.8" 13.7" 300m 349m Fig. 4.1.1-1 Dimensions LP33 Series 20 & 30 LP33 Series 20 kVA 30 kVA 23.62” x 29.32” x 75.00” 23.62”...
Critical Power DELIVERY When delivered, check carefully the package integrity and the physical conditions of the UPS equipment. In case of any damage sustained during transport, immediately inform the carrier and contact your local Service Center. A detailed report of the damage is necessary for any insurance claim. NOTE ! A damaged UPS must never be installed or connected to utility or battery! STORAGE...
Critical Power PLACE OF INSTALLATION The UPS should be installed in a restricted area where only qualified personnel should be admitted. The place of installation should be clean, dust-free, and provided with proper ventilation or air- conditioning. Verify for sufficient floor load capacity (see Section 4.1.1). We strongly advice that the ambient temperature should not exceed 68°...
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Critical Power Opening for input and output cable connections LP33 Series 20 & 30 1.73" 20.16" 44mm 512mm 9.50" 4.25" 241.3mm 107.9mm 4X LIVELLING FEET ANCHOR LOCATIONS BOTTOM CABLE ENTRY AREA 100 SQ IN (64500 SQ mm Ø 0.75" Front 2.00"...
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Critical Power Positioning of the LP33 Series 20 & 30 Parallel System Fig. 4.4-4 RPA Parallel System disposition In case of Parallel System, try to place the UPS modules in sequence of their numbers (marked on the packing). If the units are positioned “side by side”, the side panels must be mounted on all units.
Critical Power VENTILATION AND COOLING The heat produced by the UPS is transferred to the environment by its internal fan(s). Airflow through the UPS It is important that the cooling air can freely flow through the air inlets and outlets of the UPS. NOTE ! Insufficient distances on both sides of the UPS could increase the temperature inside...
Critical Power UNPACKING Move the equipment in it’s original packing, carton box or wooden case, until the place of installation and remove the packing and the transport sockets only just before installing the UPS. Procedure for the unpacking of the UPS: ...
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A detailed report of the damage is necessary for any indemnity claim. PACKING MATERIAL RECYCLING GE, in compliance with environment protection, use only environmentally friendly material. UPS packing materials must be recycled in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Critical Power ELECTRICAL WIRING WARNING ! UPS installation and connection must be performed by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL only. It is the responsibility of the installation technician to ensure that all local and national electric codes are adhered to. 4.7.1 Utility input connection WARNING ! Ensure that the AC and DC external isolators are OFF and locked out to prevent their inadvertent operation.
Critical Power 4.7.2 Input/output over current protection and wire sizing The cabling of the UPS system has to be sized according to the UPS power rating. Sizing of circuit breakers, fuses and cables for Input Utility, Output Load and Battery must meet the requirements of local and national electrical codes.
Critical Power UTILITY INPUT LPS33U_020-030_RPA system_GE_01US LP33 Series 20 & 30 LP33 Series 20 & 30 LP33 Series 20 & 30 LP33 Series 20 & 30 LOAD Fig. 4.7.2-1 RPA Parallel System In order to ensure a correct load sharing between the parallel units, when the load is supplied by utility, it is recommended to keep the cable size and length from the input distribution board to the output bus-bar the same for each parallel unit.
Critical Power 4.7.4 General data table for current protection and wire sizing Fig. 4.7.4-1 Common Input Rectifier & Bypass Fig. 4.7.4-2 Dual Input Rectifier & Bypass (option) The AC values below are current ratings per phase. These maximum and nominal ratings should be considered when choosing the appropriate AC over current protection device.
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Critical Power Size of Branch Circuit Over current Protection - All Models: "CAUTION - To reduce the risk of fire, only connect UPS to a circuit provided with (see below) maximum amperes branch circuit over current protection in accordance with the NEC (National Electric Code), NSI / NFPA 70 AC Input AC Input Rectifier AC Input Bypass...
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Critical Power NEC SECTION 210-20 (a) Table 310-16. Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, 60°C Trough 90°C (140°F Trough 194°F) Not More than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway, Cable, or Earth (Directly Buried), Based on Ambient Temperature of 30°C (86°F). Size Temperature Rating of Conductor (See table 310-13) 60°C (140°F)
Critical Power WIRING CONNECTION WARNING! UPS installation and connection must be performed by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL only. 4.8.1 Power connections Input/output and DC connections are provided with terminal blocks. Please refer to chart below for torque specifications. Carefully read the following recommendations before proceeding: ...
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Critical Power Access to the terminals and instructions for top feed cable connections To access input, output and battery connections proceed as follows: Open the front door “A” of the cabinet. Remove the protection panel “B”. Remove the bottom fascia cover “C”. Q2 Q1 ...
Critical Power ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING ! The connections to and from the UPS must be executed by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Refer to the “Safety Rules - Installation” described on page 6. 4.9.1 Common input utility Common input utility The UPS delivered in standard version has common input utility.
Critical Power 4.9.2 Dual input utility (option) Dual input utility On request, the UPS can be delivered for dual input utility. Two independent lines (F2 and F3) supply separately the rectifier and the bypass inputs With this configuration, when the rectifier-input fuses are opened, the automatic bypass...
Critical Power 4.9.3 Battery connection Before proceeding to an external battery connection, follow the Safety rules concerning the battery. Make sure that the UPS is not powered and remove the external battery protections. NOTE ! To meet standards concerning electromagnetic compliance, the connection between the UPS and external Battery must be done by using a shielded cable or suitable shielded (metal) conduit! UPS with standard cabinet battery + Additional cabinet battery (...
Critical Power 4.9.4 RPA Parallel System - Control bus connection WARNING ! This operation must be performed by trained personnel before the initial start-up (ensure that the UPS installation is completely powered down). Access to the RPA board 1 - Open the front door “A” of the UPS cabinet. 2 - Remove the front panel “B”.
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Critical Power LP33 Series 20 & 30 LP33 Series 20 & 30 LP33 Series 20 & 30 LP33 Series 20 & 30 Fig. 4.9.4-4 Control bus location RPA Parallel System Control bus location RPA Parallel System Place the cables and connect them as indicated in the diagram Fig. 4.9.4-4 following these procedures: ...
(accessible a partic only through password), and can therefore only be done by a GE QUALIFIED SERVICE ENGINEER The LP33 Series 20 & 30 can run as frequency converter only with a connected battery, as a standard UPS.
Critical Power CUSTOMER INTERFACE SLOT 3 (J5) SLOT 2 (J3) J27 - RS232 Q2 Q1 RELAY CARD SLOT 1 (J4) Fig. 5-1 Slot connectivity LP33 Series 20 & 30 is supplied by a standard Serial Port J27 - RS232 (see Section 5.1) and a Relay Card (see Section 5.2).
SERIAL PORT J27 - RS232 Serial Port J27 - RS232 (sub - D, female 9 pin) Total remote management of the system using software GE Power Diagnostics, GE Data Protection or GE Service Software for system Q2 Q1 protection and management of the UPS systems.
Critical Power RELAY CARD WARNING ! Connections described in this chapter shall be done only by a TRAINED PERSON or SERVICE ENGINEERS. The Relay Card, allows the programming of 4 output channels on dry contacts, which can be read on either terminal J3 or plug J4 (sub - D - male 9 pin).
Critical Power EPO (EMERGENCY POWER OFF) WARNING ! Connections described in this chapter shall be done only by a TRAINED PERSON or SERVICE ENGINEERS. An external Emergency switch (NC - P1 - Control board Normally Closed voltage-free contact) can be connected on terminals X7 / 1, 2 of the P1 –...
Serial port J3 - RS232 (sub - D - female 9 pin) Pin 2: TX (out) Total remote management of the system using software GE Power Diagnostics, GE Data Protection or Pin 3: RX (in) GE Service Software for system protection and management of the UPS systems.
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The battery recharge inhibition during the generator operation, or after what delay from generator start the battery will start to be recharged. Consult your nearest Service Center at +1-800-637-1738, or by E-mail at pqservice@ge.com for more information. Modifications reserved Page 40/43 GE_UPS_ISG_LPS_3UL_20K_30K_2US_V010.docx...
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Critical Power EPO (Emergency Power Off) An external Emergency switch (NC - Normally Closed voltage-free contact) can be connected on terminals X2 / 1, 2 or connector J2 / 12, 25 of the Customer Interface (see Fig. 5.4-1 / X2 & J2). P1 - Control board Fig.
Critical Power OPTIONS TOP ENTRY CABLES CABINET Top Entry Cables Cabinet Allows the connection of input and output cables from the top of the UPS. The “Top entry cables cabinet“ must be placed on the right side of the UPS cabinet as illustrated in drawing Fig 6.1-1.
Critical Power NOTES NOTES FORM It is recommended to note in this section Notes, with date and short description all the operations performed on the UPS, as: maintenance, components replacement, abnormal situations, etc. Date Description Done by Modifications reserved Page 43/43 GE_UPS_ISG_LPS_3UL_20K_30K_2US_V010.docx Installation Guide LP33 Series 20 &...