UNISTAR V 120-230V 50/60Hz 1 to 3kVA USER MANUAL 003-2519, Rev D...
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No reproduction of any part of this manual, even partial, is permitted without the authorization of Staco Energy Products Company. The Staco Energy Products Company reserves the right to modify the product described herein, in order to improve it, at any time and without notice.
1. Important Safety Warnings Please strictly comply with all warnings and operating instructions in this manual. Save this manual and carefully read the following instructions before installing the unit. Do not operate this unit before reading through all safety information and operating instructions carefully. 1.1 Transportation Transport the UPS system only in the original package to protect against shock and impact.
1.5 Maintenance, Service and Faults • The UPS system operates with hazardous voltages. Repairs may be carried out only by qualified maintenance personnel. • CAUTION - Risk of electric shock. Even after the unit is disconnected from the mains (building wiring outlet), components inside the UPS system are still connected to the battery and electrically live and dangerous.
2. Installation and setup NOTE: Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. Please keep the original package in a safe place for future use. NOTE: There are two different types of online UPS: standard and long-run models. Please refer to the following model table.
3 kVA 120V version 240V version 1. Programmable outlets: connect to non-critical loads. 2. Output receptacles: connect to mission-critical loads. 3. AC input 4. Input circuit breaker 5. Emergency power off function connector (EPO) 6. USB communication port 7. RS-232 communication port 8.
2.2 Operating principle The UPS is composed of mains input, TVSS and EMI/RFI filters, rectifier/PFC, inverter, battery charger, DC-to-DC converter, battery, dynamic bypass and UPS output. 2.3 Install the UPS For safety consideration, the UPS is shipped out from factory without connecting battery wires. Before installing the UPS, please follow the below steps to re-connect battery wire.
2.3.1 Rack-mount Installation CAUTION – Do NOT use the mounting brackets to lift the unit. The mounting brackets are only for securing the unit to the rack. Install UPS alone Install UPS and external battery 2.3.2 Tower Installation Install UPS alone Install UPS and external battery NOTE: When installing the UPS or battery pack with feet, keep 2.76in distance from the edge of the unit.
2.4 Setup the UPS Step 1: UPS input connection Plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. CAUTION: For 1 and 2 kVA models, to reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 20 amperes maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Step 5: Disable and enable EPO function Keep pin 1 and pin 2 closed for UPS normal operation. To activate EPO function, cut the wire between pin 1 and pin 2. Short terminals for UPS normal operation. Step 6: External battery connection Connect one end of external battery cable to UPS unit and the other end to battery pack.
2.5 Battery Replacement NOTICE: This UPS is equipped with internal batteries and only service personnel can replace the batteries. CAUTION!! Consider all warnings, cautions, and notes before replacing batteries. NOTE: Upon battery disconnection, equipment is not protected from power outages. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
2.6 Battery Kit Assembly (option) NOTICE: Replacement battery pack comes fully assembled from the factory. Consult factory for details. 2-battery kit – 1kVA Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1: Remove adhesive tapes. Step 2: Connect all battery terminals by following below picture. Step 3: Put assembled battery packs on one side of plastic shells.
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4-battery kit – 2kVA Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1: Remove adhesive tapes. Step 2: Connect all battery terminals by following below picture. Step 3: Put assembled battery packs on one side of plastic shells. Step 4: Cover the other side of plastic shell as shown below. Then, battery kit is fully assembled. 6-battery kit –...
3. Operation 3.1 Button operation Button View Button Function Turn on the UPS: Press and hold ON/Mute button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the UPS. Mute the alarm: After the UPS is turned on in battery mode, press and hold this button for at least 5 seconds to disable or enable the alarm system.
3.2 LCD Panel Display Function Remaining backup time information Indicates the remaining backup time in pie chart. Indicates the remaining backup time in numbers. H: hours, M: minute, S: second Fault information Indicates that warning and fault occurred. Indicates the warning and fault codes. The codes are listed in detail in section 3-5.
Battery information Indicates the Battery level by 0-25%, 26-50%, 51-75%, and 76-100%. Indicates the battery is at fault. Indicates low battery level and low battery voltage. Input & Battery voltage information Indicates the input voltage or frequency or battery voltage. Vac: Input voltage, Vdc: battery voltage, Hz: input frequency 3.3 Audible Alarm Battery Mode...
3.5 UPS Settings There are three parameters to set up the UPS. Parameter 3 Parameter 1: Program alternatives. Refer to below table. Parameter 2 and Parameter 3 are the setting options or values Parameter 1 for each program. Parameter 2 01: Output voltage setting Interface Setting...
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04: ECO enable/disable Interface Setting ENA: ECO mode enable DIS: ECO mode disable(Default) 05: AECO enable/disable Interface Setting ENA: Advanced ECO mode enable DIS: Advanced ECO mode disable(Default) 06: Bypass mode enable/disable when UPS is off Interface Setting ENA: Bypass mode is enabled when UPS is off DIS: Bypass mode is disabled when UPS is off (Default) 07: Programmable outlets enable/disable Interface...
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08: Programmable outlets setting Interface Setting 0-999: setting the backup time limits in minutes from 0-999 for programmable outlets which connect to non-critical devices on battery mode. 09: Acceptable input voltage range setting Interface Setting For 200/208/220/230/240 VAC models, you may choose the following selection for acceptable input voltage range: 110/300 flashing in turns: The acceptable input voltage range is from 110V to 300V.
3.6 Operating Mode Description Operating mode Description LCD display When the input voltage is within acceptable Online mode range, UPS will provide pure and stable AC power to output. The UPS will also charge the battery in online mode. ECO mode When the input voltage is within setting range (Efficiency (±3%Vo max), UPS will bypass voltage to output...
Standby mode UPS is powered off and without output power, but the battery still can be charged. The UPS is in fault mode when no output power Fault mode is supplied from the UPS and the fault icon flashes on the LCD display, although the UPS information can be displayed on the screen.
4. Troubleshooting If the UPS system does not operate correctly, use the table below to check problem. Symptom Possible cause Remedy No indication and alarm even though The AC input power is not Check if input power cord the main is normal. connected properly.
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Symptom Possible cause Remedy Battery backup time is shorter than Charge the batteries for at nominal value least 5 hours and then check Batteries are not fully charged capacity. If the problem still persists, consult the manufacturer. Contact the manufacturer to Batteries defective replace the batteries.
5. Storage and Maintenance 5.1 Operation The UPS system contains no user-serviceable parts. If the battery service life (3-5 years at 25°C ambient temperature) has been exceeded, the batteries must be replaced. In this case, please contact the manufacturer for replacement battery packs. Be sure to deliver the spent battery to a recycling facility.
6. UPS Specifications 6.1 120V Specifications MODEL (SCV) 10001 10001-LB 15001 15001-LB 20001 20001-LB 30001 30001-LB 1000 VA 900 VA 1500VA 1250VA 2000 VA 1700 VA 3000 VA 2500 VA Capacity 900 W 810 W 1350W 1125W 1800 W 1530 W 2700 W 2250 W INPUT...
6.3 Battery Pack Specification Model SCV-BAT-1K SCV-BAT-1.5K SCV-BAT-2K SCV-BAT-3K Used with UPS 1.5K Models Battery Type 12V 9Ah 12V 9Ah 12V 9Ah 12V 9Ah Battery Numbers Dimensions 15.78 x 17.24 x 3.39 15.78 x 17.24 x 3.39 19.72 x 17.24 x 3.39 24.44 x 17.24 x 3.39 (DxWxH) Net Weight(LBS) NOTE: Battery cabinet should be used with corresponded UPS.
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