SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for the Synthesis™ UPS family that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. - Always disconnect the source of AC power before installing or servicing this equipment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ......................... 6 GENERAL ......................... 6 FACTORY START UP ..................... 6 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING..................7 STORAGE OF BATTERIES..................... 8 SITE PREPARATION ....................... 8 1.5.1 SPECIFICATIONS FOR HANDLING EQUIPMENT......... 10 1.5.2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR UTILITY INPUT LINE AND RATINGS....10 1.5.3 INSTALLATION DATA ..................
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Table of Figures A: R – S 4-12 VA ( IGURE ECOMMENDED PLACEMENT TANDARD CONFIGURATION OVERHEAD ) ..........................9 VIEW B: R – E 4-12 VA....9 IGURE ECOMMENDED PLACEMENT XTENDED UN CONFIGURATION C: R – S 14-18 VA ( IGURE ECOMMENDED PLACEMENT TANDARD CONFIGURATION OVERHEAD ) ..........................10...
1.2 FACTORY START UP Factory Start-Up Service (FSU) may have been ordered with this unit. If the FSU was ordered contact your Chloride Power Electronics Sales Agent two weeks prior to the desired start up date. CAUTION WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING BATTERIES.
1.3 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING This system is shipped in separate packages. The packages shipped consist of the following: (1) Electronics Module shipped complete (1) or more assembled Battery Cabinet(s) (if purchased with extended run time option) (1) Output Cabinet (4-12kVA only) (1) Installation Kit (contained in the upper compartment of the Output Cabinet of 4-12kVA only) Check each package for shipping damage, and for proper marking.
1.4 STORAGE OF BATTERIES The batteries used in Synthesis™ are completely sealed, absorbed electrolyte, limited maintenance storage batteries. This means that there is no access to the electrolyte for specific gravity readings or for refilling. The battery is shipped fully charged, interconnected, and ready for connection to the inverter system.
CABLE ENTRY (BOTTOM) BATTERY FRONT Figure C: Recommended placement – Standard configuration 14-18kVA (overhead view) 1.5.1 SPECIFICATIONS FOR HANDLING EQUIPMENT The Electronics Module can be moved into place by one or two persons. See Table unit weights. 1.5.2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR UTILITY INPUT LINE AND RATINGS This system must be connected to a properly rated 60Hz +/- 5% line.
0% to 90% 1.5.5 EXTERNAL PROTECTION DEVICES AND WIRE SIZES The Synthesis™ UPS does not contain branch overcurrent protection devices on either its input or output. It is the responsibility of the installer to provide this protection. Read the following sections carefully, following NEC and local codes in all cases if there is a conflict with this document.
The following table indicates the currents and recommended sizes of overcurrent protection. Size the cables in accordance with local codes and National Electrical Code (NEC). In cases where the cables are so long that they cause a drop in voltage of >3%, a larger dimension shall be selected.
1.5.8 BATTERY CABINET PLACEMENT Remove the strapping, mounting screws, enclosure, and all packing material from the Battery Cabinet. Attach the ramp to the front of the pallet and roll the unit down the ramp. NOTE: Battery Inter-Shelf connectors should not be joined until you are ready to perform the system start-up procedure.
1.6.1 CONNECTING THE AC INPUT SUPPLY (4-12KVA) In order to gain access to the external electrical connections it is necessary to remove the protection panel situated on the rear of the UPS. (Ensure that the UPS is electrically isolated before removing this panel.) NOTE: Once installation has been completed, the leveling feet on the UPS should be lowered so that the casters are off the floor.
1.6.1.1 SINGLE SOURCE CONNECTIONS (STANDARD) The UPS comes shipped configured for a single AC input as shown in Figure E below. QS1 QS3 QS4 I O N I O N I O N I O N I O N I O N O F F O F F O F F...
1.6.1.2 CONFIGURING THE UPS FOR A DUAL FEED INPUT Jumpers to Remove for Dual Input QS1 QS3 QS4 I O N I O N I O N I O N I O N I O N O F F O F F O F F O F F O F F...
1.6.2 BATTERY CABINET CONNECTIONS If the unit has been purchased with an optional extended runtime battery cabinet, connect the battery cables to the UPS using the Black, Red and Green/Yellow cables provided in flexible conduit. For units with internal batteries, skip to Section 1.6.3. On the UPS module, attach the conduit to the knockout located beneath the battery terminals.
1.6.3 CONNECTING THE UPS TO THE OUTPUT CABINET (4-6KVA) The Output Cabinet is connected to the UPS cabinet by flexible conduit. Begin the connection by attaching the 90° end of the flexible conduit to the UPS cabinet. The two black wires attach to the A and B terminals and the ground wire attaches to the ground terminal (reference Figure E.) Remove the front panel from the output cabinet by unlocking the door, removing two restraining screws and lifting the panel off.
1.6.4 CONNECTING THE UPS TO THE OUTPUT CABINET (8-12KVA) The Output Cabinet is connected to the UPS cabinet by flexible conduit. Begin the connection by attaching the 90° end of the flexible conduit to the UPS cabinet. The two black wires attach to the A and B terminals and the ground wire attaches to the ground terminal (reference Figure E.) Remove the front panel from the output cabinet by unlocking the door, removing two restraining screws and lifting the panel off.
1.6.5 CONNECTION OF THE LOAD WIRING Remove the top and the front cover panels of the output cabinet. Make sure the labeled output voltage corresponds to the rated load voltage. Make the appropriate connections as detailed in the following sections. NOTE This equipment is manufactured as a separately derived system.
1.6.5.2 CONNECTIONS OF 120/208/240V LOADS (4-12kVA) Connections for 240VAC loads are available between L1 and L3. Loads that utilize 208VAC can be connected using terminals L2 and L4.Use L1 and N and/or L3 and N for 120VAC loads. Refer to Figure N below. The total kW drawn from these three connections cannot exceed the kW rating of the UPS.
1.6.5.3 POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL (OPTIONAL) Units purchased with the optional Power Distribution Panel (PDP) allow the installation of up to 8 (4-6kVA) or 16 (8-12kVA) 1” breakers inside the Output Cabinet. The PDP comes configured for 120/240 volts only. In 120/208/240 applications, the 208-volt connection is a hardwire only.
1.6.6 LEVELING THE CABINETS After all connections have been completed adjust leveling feet to lift casters off of the floor and immobilize the cabinets. See Figure O. LEVELING FEET (4) PLACES Figure O: Leveling the cabinets...
1.7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (14-18kVA) NOTES • Connections to the building electrical system should utilize flexible raceway to allow movement of the cabinet for service access. • All cabinets should be bonded to comply with applicable NEC Requirements. • Torque terminal screws to 20 in-lbs. •...
1.7.1.1 SINGLE SOURCE CONNECTIONS W/ 120/240VAC OUTPUT (14-18KVA) The UPS comes shipped configured for a single AC input as shown in Figure Q below. UTILITY LOADS EXTERNAL BATTERIES Figure Q: Single AC Source 14-18kVA, 208 or 240VAC input and 120/240VAC output The configuration shown in Figure Q details the connections when the UPS is fed by a single 208 or 240VAC source and a 120/240VAC output is required.
1.7.1.2 SINGLE SOURCE CONNECTIONS W/ 208VAC OUTPUT (14- 18KVA) UTILITY LOADS EXTERNAL BATTERIES Figure R: Single AC Source 14-18kVA, 208 or 240VAC input and 208VAC output The configuration shown in Figure R details the connections when the UPS is fed by a single 208 or 240VAC source and a 208VAC output is required.
1.7.1.3 CONFIGURING THE UPS FOR A DUAL FEED INPUT. The UPS can easily be configured in the field for a dual feed input. JUMPERS BYPASS UTILITY LOADS EXTERNAL BATTERIES Figure S: Configuring the dual feed option (14-18kVA) Removing the two jumpers shown in Figure S allows the UPS bypass line to be fed by a separate source.
1.7.2 BATTERY CABINET CONNECTIONS Connect the battery cables to UPS using Black and Red cable provided in flexible conduit. See Figure T. Attach one end of the flexible conduit to the knockout on the UPS under the battery connection terminals. The black cable connects to Battery Negative (-) and Red Cable connects to Battery Positive (+).
1.7.3 CONNECTION OF THE LOAD WIRING (14-18KVA) Make sure the labeled output voltage corresponds to the rated load voltage. Make the appropriate connections as detailed in the following sections. NOTE This equipment is manufactured as a separately derived system. The output neutral shall be grounded in accordance with NEC Art 250-5.
Section 3.4: Troubleshooting Procedures. CONTROL PANEL 2.2.1 COMMANDS AND SIGNALS Synthesis comes complete with a control panel on the front of the UPS, which provides visual (LED) and audible indications of the current condition of the supply to the load.
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TABLE OPERATIONAL STATUS OF CONTROL PANEL INDICATORS LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 ACOUSTIC STATUS COMMENT/ ACTIONS yellow green ALARM REASONS Silent Normal Normal Operation None Flashing Silent Normal Not functioning in None accordance with assigned priority. Flashing Active WARNING Battery supplying load: Silence the acoustic alarm.
2.3 SYSTEM START UP PROCEDURES Before starting up the UPS system: a) Ensure that the ventilation holes in the side and rear panels are unobstructed. b) Ensure that the equipment ground connection is in place. Ensure that the UPS switches QS1, QS3, QS4 and QS5 are in the OFF (0) position. 2.3.1 4-12KVA UNITS Figure V: UPS Switches 4kVA to 12kVA BATTERY...
2.3.2 14-18KVA UNITS Figure X: UPS Switches 14-18kVA Step 1: Turn on the battery switch, (QS5). Step 2: Turn on the input switch, (QS1). (Note: This switch controls both the utility and the bypass paths in dual input machines.) Step 3: Wait approximately 3 seconds then close output switch, (QS4).
2.4 SYSTEM SWITCH OFF PROCEDURE (4-18kVA) Step 1: Press the Inverter Stop button for at least 2 seconds. Step 2: Turn QS4 (output switch) off. Step 3: Turn QS1 (input switch) off. (Note: This switch controls both the utility and the bypass paths in dual input machines.) Step 4: All LEDs should be extinguished.
AC power during the utility power failure. A block diagram of this system is found in Figure Y. The Synthesis™ can operate in either “Line Interactive” or “Double Conversion” mode, depending on the condition of the utility input. In Line Interactive mode, the load is powered through the reserve static switch.
3.2 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Synthesis™ UPS is virtually maintenance free. Normal housekeeping cleanliness should be observed. Louvers and grills should be dusted or vacuumed annually. The area in front of the cabinet should be kept clean and dry.
Figure AA: UPS Module Interface Connector Locations 14-18kVA. (Back of Unit) 4.1 INTERFACE 4.1.1 DISPLAY The back-lit liquid crystal alphanumeric display has a total of 24 characters arranged in two lines; it provides a means of communication with Synthesis™ through display of operating parameters and measured values.
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The messages are available in 6 languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish. Obtaining information is extremely simple; 50 different functional parameters are available at the push of a button. SCROLL UP SCROLL DOWN INDICATIONS X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X SILENCE BUZZER SCROLL RIGHT...
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4.1.1.2 FUNCTION MENU In addition to the Block Pages, the display also provides the: FUNCTION MENU This allows selection of the operating language and activation of the following commands: BATTERY TEST INVERTER STOP INVERTER START How to “move” within the function menu (USING THE ‘UP’, ‘DOWN’...
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4.1.1.3 DISPLAY LAYOUT the “UP”, “DOWN” and “RIGHT” buttons it is possible to access the required By using information. BLOCK STATUS MEASUREMENT ALARM PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE SYSTEM INPUT BATTERY INVERTER DIRECT LINE LOAD FUNCTION MENU TO SYSTEM BLOCK PAGE (SEE DIAGRAM C) If no alarms are active, this part will not be displayed and the system will return to the relevant block page upon exit from the Measurements page.
EXAMPLE OF HOW TO ‘MOVE’ WITHIN AN INDIVIDUAL BLOCK (USING THE ‘UP’, ‘DOWN’ AND ‘RIGHT’ ARROWS) BLOCK STATUS MEASUREMENT ALARM PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE LIST OF LIST OF LIST OF STATUSES MEASUREMENTS ALARMS If active. 4.1.2 RS-232 INTERFACE The UPS is equipped with a 9 pin “D”-type connector which makes it possible to connect a computer to the microprocessor inside the UPS.
DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Data Carrier Detect Received data Transmitted data Data Terminal Ready Common 4.1.3 STATUS CONTACTS In addition to the RS-232 interface, the Synthesis™ has a contact closure status port as shown below. Figure DD: Installation of computer interface 4-12kVA...
Figure EE: Installation of computer interface 14-18kVA The contact port is a “D”-type male 9 pin connector which, when connected to one of more advanced computing systems such as AS/400 , NOVELL, etc., allows the computer to react to a power outage and take action such as saving data and executing an orderly system shutdown.
Figure FF: illustrates the operation of the contacts. All the status contacts are normally open and close when the condition they describe are true. For example, when the battery is supplying the load, pin 9 is shorted to pin 5. System normal “...
Figure HH: Remote EPO location 14-18kVA 4.1.5 SUMMARY ALARM Synthesis™ is also equipped with a remote indication that provides a summary of the alarm status. Figure II: SUMMARY ALARM terminals 4-12kVA The summary alarm is simply a form C relay that changes state when there is a problem with the UPS.
Figure JJ: SUMMARY ALARM terminals 14-18kVA 4.2 OPTIONS 4.2.1 REMOTE DISPLAY The Remote Display is a duplication of the front panel display with cables for installation at a remote location from the UPS module. The Remote Display requires the Optional RS232 Serial Port. The Remote Display cable connects to the Optional RS232 port and low voltage power supply terminals on the rear of the Electronics Module.
With an interface kit using an RS422/485 protocol it is possible to transfer UPS diagnostic information to a non-dedicated PC up to 1000m away. 4.2.5 LIFE2000 LIFE2000, is an advanced remote diagnostic and control system which gives the Chloride Service Center direct access to the operating condition of your UPS, as well as allowing...
UPS. LIFE2000 is intended to monitor the operating status of the UPS, not the utility. 4.2.6 OPTIONS SUMMARY TABLES The Synthesis™ has two RS-232 ports that can be used to interface to various options that are available. The following table summarizes the possible configurations. Table H: Software options...
5.0 Specifications 5.1 ELECTRICAL 5.1.1 SYNTHESIS 4-12kVA (At 25 °C, Nominal Line Voltage unless otherwise specified) Output Power (kVA/kW): 4/2.8, 5/3.5, 6/4.2, 8/5.6, 10/7, 12/8.4 Input Voltage: 208* or 240 VAC, 60 Hz, Single Phase Factory Wired *NOT AVAILABLE ON 6kVA or 12kVA SYSTEMS...
15B10654G1 RFI filter, class A 15B10658G1 AP2S* RFI Inverter Snubber Bd *This board "piggybacks" on the inverter board ** Ref SIB B 6.2 8-12 kVA SPARE PARTS LISTING 8-12 kVA - Level 1 KIT P/N: SPK12KL1 Qty. Part number CIRCUIT DESIGNATION Description 00B46117PC060 FU3, FU6...
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