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Some configurations are classified under IEC 62040-2 as “C2 UPS for Unrestricted Sales Distribution.” VCCI Notice Eaton, ABM, FERRUPS, Powerware Hot Sync, and X-Slot are registered trademarks of Eaton or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Greenlee is a registered trademark of Greenlee Textron. National Electrical Code and NEC are registered trademarks of National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Special Symbols The following are examples of symbols used on the UPS or accessories to alert you to important information: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Observe the warning associated with the risk of electric shock symbol. CAUTION: REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Refer to your operator's manual for additional information, such as important operating and maintenance instructions.
UPSs, each with a CAN Bridge Card and a parallel tie cabinet. Figure 1 shows the Eaton 9155 UPS and an optional Extended Battery Module (EBM). Figure 1. The Eaton 9155 UPS and EBM (2-High Cabinets Shown) 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality...
Proper disposal of batteries is required. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements. Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries may explode when exposed to flame. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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Une mise au rebut réglementaire des batteries est obligatoire. Consulter les règlements en vigueur dans votre localité. Ne jamais jeter les batteries au feu. L'exposition aux flammes risque de les faire exploser. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
Es necesario desechar las baterías de un modo adecuado. Consulte las normas locales para conocer los requisitos pertinentes. Nunca deseche las baterías en el fuego. Las baterías pueden explotar si se las expone a la llama. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
NOTE Check the battery recharge date on the packaging label. If the date has expired and the batteries were never recharged, do not use the UPS. Contact your service representative. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
3-High UPS with Isolation Transformer 2-High EBM 3-High EBM Clearances The following clearances are recommended for the Eaton 9155 UPS: From Front of Cabinet 36” (91.4 cm) working space From Back of Cabinet 6” (15.2 cm) 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality...
(see Figure 3). Retain the hardware for later use. NOTE Be sure to retain the stabilizing bracket and hardware for later re-assembly onto the cabinet. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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6. Reinstall the front cover removed in Step 3. Hang the top edge of the cover on the cabinet first, then lower the bottom edge and snap into place. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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8. With the cabinet supported, slowly pull the pallet away from the cabinet (see Figure 5). Figure 5. Removing the Pallet 9. Roll the cabinet to the desired location. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
Chapter 4 Parallel Installation The Eaton 9155 has the following power connections: 2‐phase (L1 and L2), neutral, and ground connection for rectifier/bypass input 2‐phase (L1 and L2), neutral, and ground connection for load output The nominal input/output voltages are: 100/200, 110/220, or 120/240 Vac with 180° phase displacement 120/208 or 127/220 Vac with 120°...
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Follow local requirements. NOTE To accommodate the feature of easy system expandability, it is recommended that initial installation of the Eaton 9155 UPS contain wiring to support the maximum capacity of the UPS cabinet. 3. Switch off utility power to the distribution point where the parallel tie cabinet and UPSs will be connected.
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Parallel Cabinet Figure 6. Parallel Tie Cabinet Front Cover 6. Remove the internal cover to gain access to the breakers (see Figure 7). Internal Cover Figure 7. Internal Cover 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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8. Verify that the parallel bypass breaker is in the OFF position (see Figure 8). 9. Mount the parallel tie cabinet to the wall and install the conduit. Figure 8. Parallel Bypass Breaker 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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12. Hardwire the UPS input terminations (TB1‐1 through TB1‐5) for each UPS. See Table 2 for specifications and Figure 10 for a detailed view of the UPS terminal block. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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*Use only 75°C-rated copper wire. Minimum wire size is based on 120/208 full load ratings applied to NEC Code Table 310‐15(B)(16). Input Output Figure 10. UPS Terminal Block 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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Line 2 UPS 1 Line 2 Line 1 UPS 3 Line 2 Figure 11. UPS Output to Parallel Tie Cabinet Wiring 14. Replace each UPS wiring access cover. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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PARALLEL INSTALLATION 15. Hardwire the load to the parallel tie cabinet (see Figure 12). Line 1 Line 2 Neutral Figure 12. Load Connections 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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18. Reinstall the internal cover removed in Step 6. 19. Reinstall the parallel tie cabinet front cover removed in Step 5. 20. Continue to “Installing Options” on page 23. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
® software, remote emergency power-off (REPO), relay output contacts, or programmable signal inputs, refer to the Eaton 9155 UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide. Figure 15 shows the location of the communication options and control terminals on the UPS.
Press and release the handle latch at the bottom of each cover and then lift the cover up and off the cabinet (see Figure 17). Figure 17. Removing the Front Covers 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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Pins 1 and 2; set the card for the middle UPS to Pins 2 and 3. Jumper J7 - Pins 2 and 3 Jumper J7 - Pins 1 and 2 Figure 18. Setting the CAN Bridge Card Jumper J7 (Side View) 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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Verify all CAN Bridge Card wiring is correct for proper operation. NOTE Signal Input 2 can still be used for building alarms; it is automatically rerouted to the CAN Bridge Card. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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With wire cutters, cut either side of the tab and twist down to remove the tab (see Figure 20). Figure 20. Removing Knockout Tabs 10. Route the cable(s) to the approximate location of the cover access holes. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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Be sure the cables fit in the access holes in the covers. Figure 21. Reinstalling the Front Covers 12. Continue to “Stabilizing the Cabinet” on page 31 to complete the parallel UPS installation. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
Chapter 6 Stabilizing the Cabinet NOTE For seismic installations, you MUST order and install an Eaton 9155 UPS seismic kit; do not use the following instructions. NOTE For non-seismic installations, you MUST install the stabilizing bracket on all 3-high cabinets. The stabilizing bracket is optional for 2-high cabinets.
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“Extended Battery Module Installation” on page 35 to install optional EBMs. “Operation” on page 39 to start up the parallel UPS system. M4 Screws Figure 23. Stabilizing Bracket with One Cabinet 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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STABILIZING THE CABINET M4 Screws Figure 24. Stabilizing Bracket with Two Cabinets M4 Screws Figure 25. Stabilizing Bracket with Three Cabinets 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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STABILIZING THE CABINET 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
6. Plug the EBM cable into the UPS battery connector. 7. If additional EBMs are installed, plug the EBM cable of the second cabinet into the battery connector on the first EBM. Repeat for each additional EBM. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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NOTE After UPS startup, ensure maximum battery runtime by configuring the UPS for the correct number of EBMs (see page 49). Front Ground Strap Figure 27. Front Ground Strap Installation (2-High Cabinets Shown) 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
Chapter 8 Operation This chapter contains information on how to use the Eaton 9155, including front panel operation, UPS startup and shutdown, and configuring the UPS for Extended Battery Modules (EBMs). Control Panel Functions The UPS has a four-button graphical LCD with backlight. It provides useful information about the UPS itself, load status, events, measurements, and settings (see Figure 28).
Use the two middle buttons ( and ) to scroll through the menu structure. Press the button to enter a submenu. Press the button to select an option. Press the button to cancel or return to the previous menu. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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UPS Type / Part Number / Serial Number / Firmware / Display / CAN Bridge Turn UPS ON/OFF ON and OFF Options UPS Off / System On / System Off 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
UPS. 4. Remove the breaker tie from all battery circuit breakers. 5. Switch all battery circuit breakers to the ON position. indicator stops flashing on each UPS. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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7. Press the button until the Eaton logo appears. ® 8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for the remaining UPSs in the parallel system. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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Card connections and recheck the status from the UPS front panel. 16. Press the button on the front panel display and then press the button to select the TURN UPS ON/OFF menu. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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Using the button, scroll to the Measurements menu and press button twice to select the Parallel System menu. Select and view the voltage meter options. 22. Press the button until the Eaton logo appears. ® 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
UPS-64 models contain 4 strings; EBM-96 models contain 6 strings. 6. Press the button to save the setting. 7. Press the button until the Eaton logo appears. ® 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
Eaton logo appears. ® 6. If you want to completely remove power from the UPS, continue to the following section, “Individual UPS Shutdown,” to shut down each UPS. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
7. Switch off utility power where the UPS is connected. If you are shutting down all the UPSs in a parallel system, repeat Steps 2 through 6 for each UPS then remove utility power. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
The UPS goes to Bypass mode for five seconds, and then the indicator illuminates. Each UPS should be in Normal mode. 10. Press the button until the Eaton logo appears. ® 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
2. Switch the bypass breaker on the parallel tie cabinet to the ON position. 3. Switch the UPS breakers on the parallel tie cabinet to the OFF position. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
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6. On the same UPS front panel, set the UPS to Normal mode: Press the button to select the Go to Normal Mode option. Each UPS should go to Normal mode. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting The Eaton 9155 is designed for durable, automatic operation and also alerts you whenever potential operating problems may occur. Usually the alarms shown by the control panel do not mean that the output power is affected. Instead, they are preventive alarms intended to alert the user.
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If the condition persists, contact your backup time. service representative. Battery circuit breakers are in the Switch all battery circuit breakers to the ON OFF position. position. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
Press any button on the front panel display to silence the alarm. If the alarm status changes, the alarm beeps again, overriding the previous alarm silencing. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
TROUBLESHOOTING Service and Support If you have any questions or problems with the UPS, call your Local Distributor or the Eaton Customer Support Center at one of the following telephone numbers. Available support services: Onsite service technician scheduling Technical product information or troubleshooting...
This limited warranty (this “Warranty”) applies only to the original End-User (the “End-User”) of any Eaton 9155, 9170+, and FERRUPS 4.3–18 kVA Products (individually and collectively, the “Product”) purchased on or after June 1, 2004, and cannot be transferred. This Warranty applies even in the event that the Product is initially sold by Company for resale to an End-User.
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In order to receive the benefits of this Warranty, the End-User must use the Product in a normal way; follow the Product's user's guide; and protect against further damage to the Product if there is a covered defect. 164201592 Rev D www.eaton.com/powerquality Eaton 9155 Parallel UPS (8–15 kVA) User's Guide...
This load protection guaranty (this “Guaranty”) applies only to the original End-User (the “End-User”) of any Eaton 3105, 3S, 5S, 5SC, 5110, 5115, 5125, 5P, 5PX, 9130, 9135, 9140, 9PX, 9155, 9170+, and FERRUPS Products (individually and collectively, the “Product”) and cannot be transferred. This Guaranty applies even in the event that the Product is initially sold by Company for resale to an End-User.
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In the USA, call the Customer Reliability Center 7x24 at 800-356-5737. Outside of the USA, contact your local Eaton product sales or service representative. For comments or questions about this Load Protection Guaranty, write to the Customer Quality Representative, 8609 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 USA.