Consequently the load may energised even if the AC input power supply has been cut; the load is supplied with power as soon as the AC input power supply is connected, even if no LEDs are on;...
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Ethvert inngrep som medfører åpning av beskyttelsesdekslene, må derfor utelukkende overlates til spesielt utdannede teknikere som er godkjent av MGE UPS SYSTEMS; det er absolutt påkrevet at apparatet koples til en jordet stikkontakt;...
Comet. Qualquer intervenção que que exija a abertura dos paineis de protecção, só pode ser feita por pessoal qualificado pela MGE UPS SYSTEMS; o Comet deve ser, imperativamente, ligado à terra; não colocar o Comet próximo de líquidos ou num ambiente demasiado húmido;...
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Cometin sisällä on vaarallisia jännitteitä. Ainoastaan MGE UPS SYSTEMS’n valtuuttama pätevä henkilökunta voi suorittaa suojakilpien avaamista vaativia toimia; Comet on välttämättä liitettävä maavirtaan; älkää koskaan asettako Cometia ympäristöön, jossa se voisi joutua kosketuksiin nesteiden tai liiallisen kosteuden kanssa;...
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Om detta inte sker kan batteriet skadas definitivt; varning: beträffande en produkt avsedd för begränsad distribution till på förhand underrättade installatörer eller konsumenter. Restriktioner vid installationen eller extra tillkommande åtgärder kan vara nödvändiga för att undvika störningar. Comet : 6761200XT/FB Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS safety information ... 1.1 identification to Comet ... 1.1 configuration ... 1.1 functional diagram ... 1.2 general ... 2.1 final positioning ... 2.1 special precautions ... 2.2 connections ...
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Indications concerning technical characteristics and dimensions are not binding unless confirmed by MGE UPS SYSTEMS. This document may be copied only with the prior written consent of MGE UPS SYSTEMS. Authorized copies must be marked "Comet MGE UPS SYSTEMS installation and user manual nr.
Comet configuration Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS Danger: high voltages are present inside the Comet system. Any servicing requiring removal of the protection covers may be undertaken only by qualified personnel certified by MGE UPS SYSTEMS.
(reserved for after-sales support), standard communication port, switchgear cover panel, protection panel, protective cover. Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA load Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
(figure 8) Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS "Comet" cubicles are equipped with 4 wheels for moving over short distances and with jacks to immobilize the unit. The jacks must be raised prior to repositioning a cubicle;...
Comet. If the above installation conditions are not respected, maintenance and servicing of the unit may require system shutdown. load cables must be run separately from all other cables (power supply or computer system interconnection cables). They should not pass near interference-emitting equipment or sensitive loads;...
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For protection of life and property, earth wires should always be connected first. For Comet 31 series or Comet 33 series devices, the Mains power supply must be with a neutral cable. For Comet 33 series, the neutral may be reconstituted by a complete insulation transformer option (a transformer with a triple-point structure).
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Mains 2 battery (optional) (optional) to load (single-phase + earth) see the paragraph on "connection of the cable shielding" in the section "appendices" from LV switchboard (three phases, neutral and earth) Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS Mains 2 (optional)
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Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS Connection sequence for Comet other than 5kVA: remove the connection cover panel 13 that is secured with screws; connect the AC input cables to Mains 1 terminal block XR1, carefully respecting earth, neutral and phase correspondence as indicated on the label;...
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(three phases neutral and earth) Fig. 14 Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FC load battery (optional) to load (single-phase + earth) N L1 L2 L3 load battery (optional) to load (three-phases, neutral and earth) Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS Comet operating controls are made up of (see figure 15): basic controls and indications 9 concerning the overall operating status of the UPS; the special command and diagnostic display panel 10 include specific controls and a 2-digit display for the UPS fault numbers.
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AC input power via the "static bypass" 3 due to inverter 7 shutdown (voluntary or following an overload or an internal fault); battery power is not available because the battery circuit breaker 4 is in "off" position. Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
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"inverter on" button "inverter off" button Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS bip...bip... + – + – + – Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA The buzzer is activated in the following situations: the load is supplied directly by AC input power via the "static bypass"...
Important: this function causes the battery to discharge completely in order to update the battery monitoring parameters. In the event of a network power cut, the uninterrupted battery power supply returns to normal operation. The self-operating time is thus reduced.
Comet Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS check the settings of the protection devices: input power switch 1 in off (O) position, battery circuit breaker 4 in off (O) position, "manual bypass" 8 switch set to "NORMAL" position (see figure 18);...
7 starts and if the transfer conditions are correct, the load is transferred to the inverter, the red "load not protected" light 18 goes off, the green "load protected" light 21 goes on. + – Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS press the "inverter off" button 23 for three seconds: the green "load protected" light 21 goes off, the red "load not protected" light the buzzer 17 sounds, the inverter 7 stops if the transfer conditions are correct, the load is supplied directly by AC input power via the "static bypass"...
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Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS The AC input power supply is present (figure 19): the green "load protected" light 21 is on; the power drawn by the load is supplied by AC input power via the rectifier 2 and inverter 7 modules.
2 , the charger 6 and the inverter 7 automatically start up (the inverter must be manually started if the system is in manual start mode). Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA load Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
(except for 5 kVA Comet S11 or S31) Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS the battery is periodically checked every month. The message "17" on the diagnostics display 27 tells the user that the battery is in this operating mode;...
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If the overload persists, the inverter shuts down and the supply of power to the load is interrupted. Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA (greater than 1.5In) Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS rated load current In...
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Mains 2 out of tolerance Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS Mains 2 (or the standby Mains) supplies the "static bypass" 3 (SS) and the manual maintenance bypass. as standard it is connected to the same terminal block as power Mains 1;...
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Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS + – bip...bip... bip...bip... bip...bip... bip...bip... Legend of alarm indications table: buzzer off, light off, bip...bip... buzzer on, light on, light flashing Any state other than normal operation (green "load protected" light 21 on) is considered a fault by the diagnostics system.
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Reduce the load; "31" - Mains 2 voltage outside tolerance range: this display indicates that the Mains 2 power supply voltage of the "static bypass" 3 is outside the tolerance range; Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA...
"static bypass". Reduce the load; "37" - Mains 1 voltage outside tolerance range: this display indicates that the voltage of the Mains 1 power supply of the "rectifier module" 2 is outside the tolerance range; "39" - installation fault: indicates an incorrect connection at the frequency converter input;...
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Use of the switch other than as indicated above may damage Comet and render void the warranty. This function is not available for frequency converters. Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS The communication connector 15 , positioned on the back for Comet series 11 and series 31 5/7.5/10/15/20kVA and on the front for the other models, supplies the following information: operation on the "static bypass";...
This option manages an RS232 serial interface using an ASCII protocol. This option is supplied with the CD-ROM "Solution Pac"™ which integrates a range of management software for MGE UPS SYSTEMS Uninterruptible Power Supply under SNMP. These options enable remote monitoring of Comet.
MGE UPS SYSTEMS battery maintenance environmental protection Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS Preventative maintenance for the Comet is limited to the strict minimum.
Training courses offered by MGE UPS SYSTEMS enable personnel to monitor the system and undertake basic maintenance. Contact your MGE UPS SYSTEMS distributor for the list of courses offered. Your MGE UPS SYSTEMS contact can supply you with the catalogue of maintenance contracts that indicate out how you can transfer responsibility for maintenance to qualified technicians always on call.
1 or 2 additional battery cabinets. If Comet was not factory-set for the additional cabinets, the new configuration must be entered by a MGE UPS SYSTEMS after-sales support technician. Battery cells for an overall operating range of 30 mn (at rated output power with a power factor of 0.6):...
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Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA battery cabinet terminal block load battery to a second battery cabinet (if applicable) tie the shielding of the cable to the stud provided on the connection cover panel (see appendices). Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS Installation of an emergency off function must be carried out in compliance with applicable regulations. When an external emergency off function is activated, the AC input to Comet must be cut to ensure protection of life and property.
For information on cable cross-sections, see the "appendices": "selection of cable cross-sections" (the connection cable between Comet and the option is supplied). switchboard transformer Fig. 26 Comet series 31 switchboard Fig. 27 Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Comet series 11/33 load load transformer Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
This option comprises a high-frequency filter which limits the disturbances transmitted to the AC input power supply and guarantees compatibility with the standards in force. This guarantee is no longer provided if the transformer is used on its own (without a filter).
The cables requiring connection are indicated as bold lines. For information on cable cross-sections, see the Appendices (selection of cable cross-sections). switchboard connect nothing to this terminal block Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Comet Mains 2 Mains 1 Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS load...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS This option increases the reliability of the power supply to the load. It requires a special configuration of the main Comet (with separate Mains 2). For the "separate Mains 2" option on the standby Comet, see the "separate Mains 2"...
(the connection cables between Comet and the option are supplied). switchboard filter filter This option comprises a high-frequency filter which limits the disturbances transmitted to the AC input power supply. Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Comet Mains 2 Mains 1 Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS load...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS To implement a power supply via a separate Mains 2 and isolation of Comet from Mains 1, the two options, full isolation transformer and separate Mains 2 transformer, must be combined. Each option requires its own cubicle.
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(with transformer where applicable); separate Mains 2 isolation transformer cubicle; full galvanic isolation transformer cubicle. Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Comet Mains 2 Mains 1 Comet Mains 2 Mains 1 Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS the Comet range is made up of three types of uninterruptible power supplies: Comet series 11 (single-phase input, single-phase output), Comet series 31 (three-phase + neutral input, single-phase output), Comet series 33 (three-phase + neutral input, three-phase + neutral output);...
Comet series 31 general characteristics Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS apparent power (kVA): active power (kW): efficiency (%): heat losses (W): noise level (dBa): on RL load: on RCD load: battery backup time (minutes): at rated load (power factor 0.6):...
Note 2: for Comet series 33, during operation on the "static bypass" at rated output for a non-linear load, the values in parentheses correspond to the current in the AC input line neutral. For connections to the AC input power supply and to the load, Comet terminal blocks accept the following cable cross-sectional areas: Comet...
6A (curve Z) or C60N 6A (curve B) C60L 6A (curve Z) or C60N 5A (curve B) C60L 16A (curve Z) or C60N 10A (curve B) C60L 16A (curve Z) or C60N 10A (curve B) Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
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Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS If the configuration includes the "separate Mains 2" option, the protection devices recommended for Mains 1 and Mains 2 are the same as those of circuit breaker CB1 in the table above for Comet series 11 and Comet series 33.
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1 cable and the load cable. cable shielding protective cover (removed) connection cover panel Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FB connection cover panel shielding cylinders cable shielding connection cable ties Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
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Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS forced shutdown: user-initiated shutdown of the inverter due to incorrect AC input (Mains 1 or Mains 2) characteristics and resulting in a 0.5 second interruption in the supply of power. backup time: the duration over which Comet can supply full rated load without AC input power.
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Comet output terminals. load protected: load is supplied via the inverter, i.e. with battery protection. load not protected: load is supplied via the "static bypass", i.e. without battery protection. 12.2 Comet installation and user manual: E-6761200XT/FA Merlin Gerin by MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
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