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Digital Energy LP 33 10 – 20 – 30 kVA Series 4 6595 Riazzino (Locarno) Telephone: +41 (0) 91/850 51 51 Switzerland Fax: +41 (0) 91/850 51 44 GE Digital Energy SA LP Series UPS Technology for the digital world...
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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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Dear Customer, We thank you for selecting our products and are pleased to count you amongst our very valued customers at GE. We trust that the use of the LP 33 Uninterruptible Power Supply system, developed and produced to the highest standards of quality, will give you complete satisfaction.
Table of contents Page SAFETY RULES........................6 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ................... 7 SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS................9 INTRODUCTION ........................10 GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................10 DESCRIPTION ........................11 PRINCIPAL DIAGRAM AND MAIN ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION ........11 OPERATION MODES ......................12 RPA PARALLEL SYSTEM ....................15 SERVICE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................
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LCD SCREEN.......................... 40 METERING SCREENS (METERING)................. 40 EVENT SCREENS (ALARM) ....................43 7.2.1 Alarms list........................43 7.2.2 Messages list........................ 47 7.2.3 Event report LP 33 ......................50 MENU SCREENS (MENU) ....................51 7.3.1 User parameters screen....................52 OPERATION..........................56 PROCEDURES FOR SINGLE LP 33 ..................56 8.1.1 Start-up of the LP 33.......................
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 Operating Manual before installing or operating the UPS. We recommend that this manual be kept next to the UPS for future references.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES 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. • Check for sufficient floor and elevator loading capacity. •...
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STORAGE • Store the UPS in a dry location; storage temperature must be within -25°C to 55°C (-13°F to 131°F). • If the unit is stored for a period exceeding 3 months, the batteries must be recharged periodically (time depending on storage temperature). BATTERY •...
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS Safety warnings The text of this manual contains some warnings to avoid risk to the persons and to avoid damages to the UPS system and the supplied critical loads. The non-observance of the warnings reminding hazardous situations could result in human injury and equipment damages.
Wide rectifier input frequency tolerance: +/-10% (45 ÷ 55 for 50 Hz and 54 ÷ 66 for 60 Hz). • RPA (Redundant Parallel Architecture) up to 4 units. • GE Connectivity. • Compliance with European standard 50091-2. Operating Manual LP 33 / 10-20-30 kVA OPM_LPS_33E_10K_30K_4CN_V010.doc...
DESCRIPTION PRINCIPAL DIAGRAM AND MAIN ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION Fig. 3.1-1 UPS principal diagram The Uninterruptible Power Supply System LP 33 / 10 - 20 - 30 kVA can be divided into the following main elements: Electronics The UPS is designed with a microprocessor–controlled supervision and diagnostic system. Communication between user and UPS is achieved by the front panel consisting of an LCD screen, displaying the operation modes, the measurements and the events / alarms.
OPERATION MODES This section describes the different possible operation modes of the UPS explaining the function of the main modules of the UPS. On-line mode operation Under normal conditions load permanently powered by the inverter with constant amplitude and frequency. The rectifier, powered by the mains, supplies the inverter and the battery-charger keeps the battery fully charged.
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Automatic bypass operation In On-line operation mode, the load is permanently supplied by the inverter but, in case of trouble on the inverter, or when overload or short-circuit on the output occur, if the mains voltage do not exceed the admitted tolerances, the load is instantly transferred to the mains through the automatic bypass, taking advantage of the higher short circuit...
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Manual bypass operation The manual bypass circuit consisting of Q1 and Q2 manual switches, permits the transfer of the load directly to the mains without interruption, leaving the UPS galvanically separated from the output load. This type of operation is normally used when the UPS system must be completely turned off for maintenance or reparation.
RPA PARALLEL SYSTEM The RPA (Redundant Parallel Architecture) allows to extend the unit to a parallel system with 2, 3, or 4 units LP 33 connected on the same bus, which ensure the highest reliability rate and increase the power availability. Mains Input Parallel system for power capacity Two or more units can be paralleled in order to...
Fig. 3.4-1 Identification label WARRANTY GE, operating through its authorised agents, warrants that the standard products will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months (12 months for battery), after the date of the invoice, or such other period as may be specified.
It does not contain CFCs (Carbon Fluor Clorid) or HCFCs (Halogen Carbon Fluor Clorid). GE, in compliance with environment protection recommends to the User that the UPS equipment, at the end of its service life, must be recovered conforming to the local applicable regulations.
INSTALLATION TRANSPORT The UPS is fixed on transport socket suitable for forklift, which include a special layer of Ethafoam to protect the equipment against the transport shock. Normally the UPS is packaged with carton box. On request the equipment can be packaged in wooden case. Move the UPS in its original package to the final destination room.
4.1.1 Dimensions and weight Dimensions and weight LP 33 Dimensions Weight Weight with without standard battery (W x D x H) battery 500 x 780 x 1310 mm 135 Kg / 367 (7Ah) (14Ah) 10 kVA 19.7” x 30.7” 51.58” 298 lbs / 810 (7Ah)
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 Centre. A detailed report of the damage is necessary for any insurance claim. NOTE ! A damaged UPS must never be installed or connected to mains or battery! STORAGE...
4.3.2 Storage of the battery In case of extended storage, when the delivery includes maintenance free batteries, keep in mind that they are subject to auto-discharging process To avoid permanent damages to the battery, you must observe the following instructions: •...
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 20°÷25°C / 68°÷77°F (max.
VENTILATION AND COOLING The heat produced by the UPS is transferred to the environment by its internal blowers. Airflow through the UPS It is important that the cooling air can freely flow through the air inlets and outlets of the UPS.
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: • Make sure to have sufficient space around the UPS before you start unpacking.
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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.
CABLING WARNING ! The connections to and from the UPS must be executed by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Refer to the “Safety prescriptions - Installation” described on page 7. The cabling of the UPS-system has to be done according to the power installed. Exceptions are only allowed to suit local prescriptions.
4.7.1 Fuse discrimination (co-ordination of breakers tripping) In order to ensure the circuit selectivity in case of short- circuit at load level, special care must be taken in choosing the fuse ratings installed in the output distribution. When a short-circuit on the output occurs, if the mains voltage does not exceed the admitted tolerances, the load is instantly transferred to the mains through the automatic bypass, taking advantage of the higher short circuit power.
4.7.2 Fuse ratings LP 33 fuses The UPS is equipped with rectifier input fuses F1, F2, F3 and battery fuses F9, F10, F11. In case of replacement the same type and the same rating must be used (see table below). Fig.
4.7.3 Input / output cable ratings Cable sizes indicated below, do not consider eventual line voltage drop. NOTE ! The values given in the tables below do correspond to European Standards (EN) and, in brackets, for Swiss standards (SEV/ASE). In any case the local standards must be respected. Fig.
CONNECTIONS WARNING ! The connections to and from the UPS must be executed by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. Refer to the “Safety prescriptions - Installation” described on page 7. 4.8.1 Common input mains Common input mains The UPS delivered in standard version has common input mains.
4.8.2 Separate input mains (option) Separate input mains On request, the UPS can be delivered for separate input mains. 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 and the maintenance bypass are supplied by the other Fig.
4.8.3 External 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 and the fuses F9, F10, F11 at the front of the UPS cabinet. ATTENTION ! Before closing the battery fuses F9, F10 and F11, verify for correct polarity of the battery connection.
4.8.4 RPA 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 cabinet. 2 - Remove the protection covers “B, C, D”...
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UPS 4 UPS 3 UPS 2 UPS 1 Fig. 4.8.4-4 Control bus location RPA parallel system Control bus location RPA parallel system Place the cables and connect them as indicated in the diagram Fig. 4.8.4-4 following these procedures: • Fix the control bus cables with the appropriate tie-wrap “E”. •...
UPS FUNCTIONING AS FREQUENCY CONVERTER When the UPS LP 33 is delivered as frequency converter (different output frequency with respect to the input frequency), the automatic bypass and manual bypass functions are disabled. Therefore the load cannot be transferred to mains in case of overload, short circuit, or inverter failure.
SYSTEM HANDLING CONTROL PANEL Warning Alarm Operation Metering Alarm Menu Enter Digital Energy LP Series LPS33_control panel CN_01 Fig. 6.1-1 Control panel LCD screen Shows the UPS system data, events messages and UPS setting. The data is displayed on 2 rows, 20 characters each, allowing the operator to select between 2 languages: English and Chinese.
COMMAND PUSH BUTTONS AND SWITCHES total off By pressing this red button, all the contactors (K4, K6 and K7) will be opened. The booster, the battery-charger and the inverter shut down. In a parallel system pressing total off on one unit Fig.
LCD SCREEN Shows the UPS system data, events messages and UPS setting. The data is displayed on 2 rows, 20 characters each, allowing the operator to select between 2 languages: English and Chinese. If there is no keypad activity during 1 minute the LCD screen will return to default screen. METERING SCREENS (Metering) This menu allows, when the keypad Metering is pressed, to show on the LCD panel a series of screens containing metering information about AC and DC parameters.
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1. Rectifier input voltage information screen and rectifier input Rectifier U1=228V line voltage L1 phase. U2=230V U3=229V RECTIFIER INPUT LINE VOLTAGE L2 AND L3 PHASES. 1. Rectifier input frequency information screen. Rectifier frequency f=50.0Hz RECTIFIER INPUT FREQUENCY. 1. Inverter output voltage information screen and inverter Inverter U1=230V output line voltage L1 phase.
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1. The software version implemented on the control board. SW Version: x.xx S/N: L4020-1503-0001 THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE UNIT. 1. Screen containing the statistic evaluation in % (100= good; IEM RATE 100% 0= bad) of the utility, for the IEM mode operation. 1.
EVENT SCREENS (Alarm) Each of the following listed alarms or messages can be displayed on the LCD screen or transmitted to a PC through the serial port RS232 or the SNMP card (optional). Entering the Alarm mode, the LCD screen displays a sequence of screens corresponding to the last 256 alarms &...
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Code Alarm Meaning During battery test the DC voltage falls under the critical level. BATTERY 4118 If the boost voltage has not been reached within 24 FAULT hours, then the charge voltage returns to floating voltage. Battery test is stopped. Rectifier and inverter are OFF.
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Code Alarm Meaning The mains bypass voltage is out of the tolerances BYPASS MAINS (±10%). 4410 OUT OF TOLERANCE K6 opens, synchronisation with mains is inhibited and transfer to mains is blocked. The load supplied by utility is over 100%. NO INVERTER 4520 The load remains blocked on utility as long as alarm...
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Code Alarm Meaning LOAD OFF DUE TO Load Off after time-out of “stop operation” for overload on 4998 EXTENDED OVERLOAD inverter or bypass (time depending on the % of overload). Load Off after time-out of “stop operation” with missing LOAD OFF DUE TO mains due to battery low voltage or overtemperature 4999 UBATT OR TEMP.
7.2.2 Messages list Are defined messages: all the recorded events which are referred to the operation status coherent with the normal situation of the UPS. Code Message Meaning RECTIFIER Rectifier input mains is again within the admitted tolerance 4111 (voltage, frequency and phase). MAINS OK The UPS is in Load OFF status, resulting in Battery supply for the power supply.
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Code Message Meaning INVERTER The command to start the inverter has been activated on the 4361 control panel. INVERTER The command to switch OFF the inverter has been done by 4362 the control panel or automatically for alarm detection. Bypass input mains is again within the admitted tolerance BYPASS MAINS 4411 (voltage, frequency and phase).
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Code Message Meaning The function IEM mode is enabled, and according to the time COMMAND UPS program the UPS will run in IEM mode, supplying the load 4601 STAND BY normally by mains. The auxiliary contact indicates that the output switch Q1 has 4602 OPEN been opened.
Event report LP 33 7.2.3 In case of failure or malfunction, before calling the nearest Service Centre please note the most important identification data of your UPS and the most recent events displayed. In order to make the diagnosis easier for our Diagnostic Centre we suggest you make a copy of this page, fill it in with the requested data, and send it by fax.
MENU SCREENS (Menu) Pressing the menu keypad a series of screens will be displayed, permitting the user to set some functions of the UPS, to restore the command total off, to perform the LEDs TEST, and to switch the inverter ON/OFF. UPS family, nominal rating and for RPA: P + No.
7.3.1 User parameters screen This screen allows the user to modify some parameters permitting to adapt some functions of the UPS to his/her needs, described as follows. > LEVEL 1: USER This screen can be accessed by entering MENU/PARAMETER LEVEL MENU/LEVEL 1: USER and confirming with the key Enter.
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Modem alarm enable / disable Modem alarm enable/disable. Modem Alarm Enabled 2. YES/NO controls the automatic events signalling through modem. If this parameter is set to YES the UPS itself will call the remote location when a new event occurs. Modem alarm delay Modem alarm delay.
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18. Enabling time in function of weekdays Enabling time in function of weekdays. IEM Hours Saturday / Friday For the weekdays from d1 to d7 (Saturday to Friday) the edit mode (edit day) allows to define time intervals when the UPS is operating in IEM mode. The hour is given in 24-hour format.
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Example 4: If the IEM mode must be enabled on Monday and Tuesday between 18:00 in the evening and 06:00 of the following morning, on Friday between 12:00 and 13:00, during all Saturday and on Sunday until 20:00, the corresponding parameters are. Weekday Saturday Sunday...
OPERATION PROCEDURES FOR SINGLE LP 33 Start-up of the LP 33 8.1.1 Before connecting hazardous voltages, make sure that: • The connection to the electrical system has been performed by qualified personnel; • The equipment frame has been correctly grounded to the main earth; •...
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Switch On the output switch Q1 (Pos. I). LP 33 20kVA The output will be supplied by the mains through the APPLICAT. ON UTILITY bypass. Verify, selecting the screen METERING/Udcp and Udcn, Udc Voltage that the booster voltage has reached about 400 VDC. Udcp=400V Udcn=400V Switch On the inverter entering the screen:...
8.1.2 UPS shutdown with load transfer on manual bypass (Q2) The purpose of this procedure is to supply the load directly by mains through manual bypass Q2. This procedure is normally performed when the UPS must be completely switched OFF for maintenance or service purpose, performed by an authorised Service Centre.
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In order to discharge the DC link capacitors, start once > INVERTER ON ٭ more the inverter through the screen: INVERTER OFF MENU/COMMAND MENU/INVERTER ON Remark: command INVERTER ON will be enabled only Inverter: U1= 7V when the inverter voltage of each phase U2= 7V U3= 7V decreases below 7 VAC (about 30 seconds).
8.1.3 Start-up following the operation on manual bypass This procedure presupposes that the load is powered by the manual bypass switch: • The inverter is switched OFF; • The manual bypass switch Q2 is switched ON (pos. I); • The output switch Q1 is switched OFF (Pos. 0); •...
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bypass Q2 (Pos. Verify, selecting the screen METERING/Udcp and Udcn, that the booster voltage has reached about 400 VDC. Switch > INVERTER ON ٭ inverter by entering INVERTER OFF the screen: MENU/COMMAND MENU/INVERTER Some seconds later LP 33 20kVA load will APPLICATION ON UPS transferred...
8.1.4 Complete shutdown As a result of this procedure the UPS is completely switched OFF and not powered, exception made if the battery is included in the same cabinet. NOTE ! This procedure involves all equipment powered by UPS, to be shut down. Perform the command total off.
PROCEDURES FOR PARALLEL SYSTEM LP 33 Parallel System start-up of the LP 33 8.2.1 Before connecting hazardous voltages, make sure that: • The connection to the electrical system has been performed by qualified personnel; • The equipment frame has been correctly grounded to the main earth; •...
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Switch ON the output switch Q1 (Pos. I) on each unit. LP 33 20kVA P1 When the last Q1 will be closed, the output will be supplied APPLICAT. ON UTILITY by the mains through all bypass. Verify, selecting the screen METERING/Udcp and Udcn, Udc Voltage that the booster voltage has reached about 400 VDC.
8.2.2 Parallel UPS shutdown with load transfer on manual bypass (Q2) The purpose of this procedure is to supply the load directly by mains through manual bypass Q2. This procedure is normally performed when the UPS must be completely switched OFF for maintenance or service purpose, performed by an authorised Service Centre.
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Switch OFF the inverter on each unit entering the INVERTER ON screen: MENU/COMMAND MENU/INVERTER OFF > INVERTER OFF ٭ Attention: to switch OFF permanently the inverter the key Enter must be pressed 2 times. The load is now supplied directly from the mains through the manual switches Q2. WARNING ! The UPS cabinet contains parts electrically live.
8.2.3 Start-up following the operation on maintenance bypass This procedure presupposes that the load is powered by the manual bypass switch: • The inverter is switched OFF; • The manual bypass switch Q2 is switched ON (Pos. I); • The output switch Q1 is switched OFF (Pos. 0); •...
8.2.4 Shutdown of a single unit in a parallel system With purpose to separate one unit from the parallel system. Switch OFF the inverter only on this unit entering the INVERTER ON screen: MENU/COMMAND MENU/INVERTER OFF > INVERTER OFF ٭ Attention: to switch OFF permanently the inverter the key Enter must be pressed 2 times.
8.2.5 Start-up an additional unit in a parallel system Before connecting hazardous voltages, make sure that: • The connection to the electrical system has been performed by qualified personnel; • The equipment frame has been correctly grounded to the main earth; •...
8.2.6 Complete shutdown of a parallel system As a result of this procedure the parallel system is completely switched OFF and not powered, exception made if the battery is included in the same cabinet. NOTE ! This procedure involves all equipment powered by parallel system, to be shut down.
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RELAY CARD 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). General alarm (NO) Mains failure (NC) C (common)
EPO (EMERGENCY POWER OFF) Connections described in this chapter shall be done only by a trained person or SERVICE ENGINEERS. An external Emergency switch (NC - Normally Closed P2 - Mainboard voltage-free contact) can be connected on terminals X7 / 1, 2 of the P2 –...
10 OPTIONS 10.1 OPTIONS GENERAL VIEW Mains Input RPA kit Redundant Parallel Architecture Allows to extend the unit to a parallel system with 2, 3, or 4 units connected on the same bus, which ensure the highest reliability rate and increase the power availability without prior investments.
10.2 OPTIONS ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTION 10.2.1 Customer Interface The installation and cabling of the options must be performed by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. Serial port J3 - RS232 (sub - D - female 9 pin) The serial port J3 allows an advanced communication mode Pin 2: TX (out) between the UPS and any computer through the JUMP protocol...
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Output signals on voltage-free contacts On terminals J3 or J4 connector 6 of the following 28 signals can be selected from the display (access only with password): MENU / PARAMETER MENU / LEVEL 2: SERVICE. 0 - No signal 15 - Battery discharge 1 - Buzzer 16 - Manual bypass ON 2 - General alarm (NO)
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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. 10.2.1-1 / X2 & J2). P2 - Mainboard Fig.
10.2.2 Optional battery cabinet connection The installation and cabling of the options must be performed by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. Before connecting the UPS with an optional battery cabinet, follow the safety rules concerning the battery. Make sure that the UPS is not powered, the fuses F9, F10, F11 at the front of the cabinet and all the battery fuses Fbatt1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of the battery cabinet are removed.
11 MAINTENANCE All maintenance and service works must be performed by QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. 11.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE When used properly, the LP 33 UPS is virtually maintenance free. Take care of proper environmental conditions (see Section 4.5 – Ventilation & Cooling) and keep air inlets/outlets free from dust and any other obstacle.
UPS remain the same, but that means the unit has not been serviced for the last 20.000 hours by a qualified GE Service Engineer. Some components of the UPS which need periodic maintenance, if not replaced, could cause a reliability reduction of the supply system.
12 NOTES 12.1 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 Operating Manual LP 33 / 10-20-30 kVA OPM_LPS_33E_10K_30K_4CN_V010.doc 81/82...
13 ANNEX 13.1 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Can be found in the final section and are listings of the technical data of the UPS. 13.2 SCHEMATICS These are included in the last section and include the UPS functional drawings. Operating Manual LP 33 / 10-20-30 kVA OPM_LPS_33E_10K_30K_4CN_V010.doc 82/82...