Otherwise, human safety may be endangered and damage to the UPS will not be covered by the warranty. The Liebert EXM is designed for commercial and industrial uses and cannot be used as life support equipment. WARNING Internal battery strapping must be verified prior to moving a battery cabinet (after initial installation).
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UPS system. Observe all safety precautions in this manual before handling or installing the UPS system. Observe all precautions before as well as during performance of all maintenance procedures. Observe all DC safety precautions before working on or near the DC system. Vertiv | Liebert ®...
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à la base peuvent soutenir le système seulement si les fourches se trouvent complètement sous le système. Lisez toutes les instructions ci-dessous avant de tenter de déplacer, lever, déballer ou préparer le système en vue de son installation. Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert...
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Materials sold hereunder cannot be used in the patient vicinity (e.g., use where UL, cUL or IEC 60601-1 is required). Medical applications such as invasive procedures and electrical life support equipment are subject to additional terms and conditions. Vertiv | Liebert ®...
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(earth ground). Never work alone, even if all power is removed from the equipment. A second person should be standing by to assist and summon help in case an accident should occur. Vertiv ® ™...
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All operations described in this section must be performed by properly trained and qualified electricians or technical personnel. If any difficulties are encountered, contact Vertiv®. See the back page of this manual for contact information.
AC input AC output Requests the user to consult the manual Indicates the unit contains a valve-regulated lead acid battery PbH2SO4 Recycle DC voltage AC voltage Equipment grounding conductor Bonded to ground Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
Liebert Services about ® adding capacity. Optional transformers are available to add 208V isolation or 480V or 600V input capability to the Liebert EXM in ™ ( the optional Liebert BDC Bypass Distribution Cabinet) and in the optional Liebert EXM Dual Transformer Cabinet.
NSPECTIONS While the Liebert EXM and ancillary cabinets are still on the truck, inspect the equipment and shipping container for any signs of damage or mishandling. Do not attempt to install the system if damage is apparent. If any damage is noted, file a damage claim with the shipping agency immediately and contact Liebert Services at 1-800-LIEBERT to inform them of the damage claim and the condition of the equipment.
80°F, (23-27°C). The Liebert EXM is cooled by internal fans. Cooling air enters the unit through the front of the unit and is exhausted out the top. To permit proper air flow and prevent overheating, do NOT block or cover the ventilation openings or blow air down onto the unit.
ECHANICAL ONSIDERATIONS The Liebert EXM is constructed with a steel frame and removable panels. Top and side panels are secured to the chassis by screws. The doors may be opened for access to power connection bars, auxiliary terminal blocks and power switches.
2.6.2 Clearances Provide at least the minimum clearance required by NEC on all sides of Liebert EXM, including 36" (914mm) in front, to permit routine tightening of power terminations within the UPS and free passage of personnel with the door fully opened. Depending on the floor anchoring system used, up to 5" (127mm) may be required in the rear of the UPS.
Floor Installation If the Liebert EXM is to be placed on a raised floor, the UPS should be mounted on a pedestal that will support the equipment point loading. Refer to the bottom view in Figure 1 to design this pedestal.
™ wraparound maintenance bypass for servicing the UPS. Liebert bypass cabinets are designed to be bolted to the right side of the UPS (see Figure 4). Refer to SL-25652, the Liebert EXM Maintenance Bypass Cabinet manual, for further details. Bypass Distribution Cabinet—Optional Liebert EXM Bypass Distribution Cabinets are available to provide a ™...
Dual Transformer Cabinet—Optional Liebert EXM Dual Transformer Cabinets are available to provide step- ™ down voltage transformation for dual-input UPS applications. Refer to SL-25655, the Liebert EXM Dual Transformer Cabinet manual, for further details. System Composition A UPS system can comprise a number of optional equipment cabinets, depending on the system design requirements—e.g., UPS cabinet, External Battery Cabinet and External Bypass Cabinet.
DB15 Liebert IntelliSlot Ready Switch Bays 1, 2, 3 The Static Bypass Assembly has three Liebert IntelliSlot interface card bays and connections for optional ™ ancillary cabinets and for other options. Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
Risk of electric shock. Can cause property damage, injury and death. Before connecting input power to the Liebert EXM, ensure that you are aware of the location and operation of the overcurrent protection devices that connect the UPS input/bypass supply to the power distribution panel.
Both feeds must be protected externally with properly sized protective devices. To wire the Liebert EXM as a single source dual-input UPS, remove the links and wire the bypass feed to the bypass busbars, then wire the main feed to the main busbars (see Figure 10).
1. Install in accordance with national and local electrical codes. 2. Input and bypass must share the same single source. 3. A neutral is required from the system AC input source. Vertiv recommends a full-capacity neutral conductor and grounding conductors.
MBB - Maintenance Bypass Breaker 2. Input and bypass must share the same single source. MIB - Maintenance Isolation Breaker 3. A neutral is required from the system AC input source. Vertiv * External Overcurrent Protection recommends a full capacity neutral conductor and grounding by others conductors.
3.2.4 UPS Input Configuration with Transformers Figure 9 shows the Liebert EXM in a split bypass (dual-source, dual-input) configuration using two transformers inside a dual-transformer cabinet. In this configuration, the static bypass and the rectifier lines can be supplied by independent sources. The Liebert EXM Dual Transformer Cabinet is the only approved method for supplying the EXM from two independent sources.
The rectifier input, bypass, output and battery are easily accessible from the front of the unit for installation. All require lug type terminations. They are connected to busbars on the front of the Liebert EXM, as shown in Figure 10. These busbars are accessible when the I/O panel is removed.
BDSUi (optional). The fuse ® blocks are at the lower right of the I/O panel on the front of the Liebert EXM UPS. See Figure 11 for fuse-holder locations. The back-feed breaker fuse block provides 120V nominal provided from the UPS output (L-N) and the fuse is rated for 8 amps.
The ground and neutral busbars are easily accessible when the I/O panel is removed. Cable connections should be made before a cabinet is attached to the right side of the Liebert EXM or before the UPS is placed where another obstruction, such as a wall, is against the Liebert EXM’s the right side.
Size the breakers according to the input currents shown in Tables 16 through 19. NOTE For single or dual input, a 120V shunt trip coil(s) is required when a breaker is supplied by the customer. See Figures 8 and 9 for details. Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert...
3.2.10 Cabling Procedure WARNING All operations described in this section must be performed by properly trained and qualified electricians or technical personnel. If any difficulties are encountered, contact Vertiv®. See the back page of this manual for contact information. AVERTISSEMENT Toutes les opérations décrites dans cette section ne doivent être effectuées que par des électriciens ou...
0.5 to 1mm for a maximum connection length between 82 and 165ft. (25-50m). The ATB has several input dry contacts. Figure 16 Input dry contacts See Table 5 for pins and description. Vertiv | Liebert ® ™ 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
Rectifier input state normally closed contact. Closed when the rectifier is normal. NOTE All auxiliary cables of terminal must be double-insulated. Wire should be 20-16AWG stranded for maximum runs between 80 and 200 feet (25-60m), respectively. Vertiv | Liebert ® ™...
All auxiliary cables of terminal must be double-insulated. Wire should be 20-16AWG stranded for maximum runs between 80 and 200 feet (25-60m), respectively. NOTE Refer to SL-25653, the Liebert EXM Bypass Distribution Cabinet manual for the Liebert BDC wiring. 3.4.4 Battery Cabinet Interface Connectors The battery cabinet interface is on the Auxiliary Terminal Block at J22.
Do not apply more than 12V to the Emergency Power Off (EPO) input. Exceeding 12V on this input can damage the Liebert EXM’s internal circuitry and control boards. Exceeding 12V will also put the Liebert EXM in an EPO state, and the unit will not reset, making it non-functional.
Installation Drawings 4.0 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS The diagrams in this section illustrate the key mechanical and electrical characteristics of the Liebert EXM UPS System cabinets (UPS, Liebert BDC and battery). Figure 22 UPS dimensions—Front view 23.6" (600mm) NOTES 1. Dimensions are in inches (mm) 2.
UPS main components—Typical 10-40kVA unit Power Fuses Replaceable Air Filter Battery Operator Fuse Control Panel Bypass Module Power Modules Replaceable Air Filter Internal Batteries RIGHT SIDE FRONT Door Open and Side Panel Removed Door Open Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
Liebert IntelliSlot cards communicate via Liebert’s proprietary Velocity protocol to cards that translate the information into such protocols as SNMP and Modbus. Other cards provide dry contact signals for external signaling of operating status. The Liebert IntelliSlot communication ports may be installed or removed while the Liebert EXM is operating. —SNMP/HTTP N IEBERT...
AS/400 computers (additional cable required) and other relay contact monitoring systems. The relay card is rated for 24 VAC/DC at 1A. and supported in any of the three Liebert IntelliSlot bays on the Liebert EXM. 5.4.1 Liebert IntelliSlot Relay Card Pin Configuration The card has two terminals blocks, TB1 (green, numbered 1-9) and TB2 (black, 10-18), as shown in Figure 26.
Closed if no alarm conditions are present Summary Alarm* Closed if Summary Alarm occurs Common - Summary Alarm On UPS Closed if On UPS (inverter) power On Bypass Closed if On Bypass Common - On Bypass Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
UPS Fault Low Battery On Bypass Summary Alarm NOTE Refer to the Liebert IntelliSlot Relay Card manual, SL-23211 for additional details. the document is available at the Liebert Web site, www.liebert.com Vertiv | Liebert ® ™ 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
The Liebert EXM operates in the modes shown in 6.1 - Liebert EXM Operating Modes. This section describes various kinds of operating procedures under each operating mode, including transfer between operating modes, UPS setting and procedures for turning on/off inverter.
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Operation Normal Mode Operating in normal mode, the Liebert EXM’s rectifier derives power from a utility AC source and supplies regulated DC power to the inverter, which regenerates precise AC power to supply the connected equipment. The rectifier also uses the utility source power to charge the batteries.
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Operation Bypass Mode When the Liebert EXM is in bypass mode, the load is directly supported by utility power and is without battery backup protection. The Liebert EXM’s static transfer switch will shift the load from the inverter to bypass mode without interruption in AC power if the inverter is synchronous with the bypass and any of the following occurs: •...
Operation UPS S TARTUP The Liebert EXM must be fully installed and commissioned before startup, and external power isolators must be closed. Once those general conditions are met, the UPS may be started. WARNING Risk of electrical shock and arc flash. Can cause property damage, injury and death.
13. For a single-input system, the bypass isolation breaker (BIB) remains closed; this allows power to remain present at the UPS input; refer to Figure 28. 14. For a single-source, dual-input system, the bypass isolation breaker (BIB) can be opened to further isolate the UPS from input power; refer to Figure 29. Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert...
Risk of electrical shock and arc flash. Can cause property damage, injury and death. Even with the UPS in maintenance bypass and Off, portions of the Liebert EXM system are still energized. Service must be performed by properly trained and qualified personnel only.
If those conditions are not present, there is a risk of a short interruption in powering the load. Verify that the Liebert EXM is in Maintenance Bypass mode. NOTE Pressing the Alarm Silence Switch cancels the audible alarm, but leaves the warning message displayed until the appropriate condition is rectified.
Open all battery circuit breakers(s) including the internal battery breaker (if applicable). If the MBC is a Vertiv cabinet, open the Maintenance Isolation Circuit Breaker (MIB). If the MBC is a customer-issued switchgear or a non-Vertiv cabinet, open the breaker(s) that supply power to the critical bus.
1. Install in accordance with national and local electrical codes. 2. Input and bypass must share the same single source. 3. A neutral is required from the system AC input source. Vertiv recommends a full-capacity neutral conductor and grounding conductors.
The following procedure will remove power from the critical bus. Before beginning these steps, shut down the connected load or transfer the connected load to an input power supply not dependent on the Liebert EXM system that is being de-energized.
The following procedure will remove power from the critical bus. Before beginning these steps, shut down the connected load or transfer the connected load to an input power supply not dependent on the Liebert EXM system that is being de- energized.
Operation 6.9.3 De-Energize and Isolate a Single Liebert EXM in a Parallel System—Software Version 1.0 NOTICE Risk of loss of power to the connected load. Can cause equipment damage. The following procedure will remove power from one UPS in the parallel system. Do not proceed if the other UPS’s supplying the critical load cannot accommodate the additional load.
Operation 6.9.5 Place a Liebert EXM Parallel System with SKRU Interlock in Maintenance Bypass—Software Version 1.0 NOTICE Risk of loss of power to the connected load. Can cause equipment damage. The UPS’s will not be supporting the connected load. The load will not be protected from utility input power failure.
• after the “Auto Recovery after EOD Delay Time” expires (the default delay is 10 minutes) During the auto recovery delay, the Liebert EXM will be charging its batteries to provide a safety margin for equipment shutdown if input power fails again.
6.13.1 Battery Undervoltage Warning Before the end of discharge, the Liebert EXM displays a low battery warning. After this warning, the battery has the capacity for 5 minutes discharging with full load (default time). The Liebert EXM can be user-configured to display this warning from 3 to 60 minutes before end-of-discharge.
Seul du personnel de service qualifié et dûment formé est autorisé à retirer les couvercles de protection. The Liebert EXM operates in the modes shown in Table 13. This section describes various kinds of operating procedures under each operating mode, including transfer between operating modes, UPS setting and procedures for turning on/off inverter.
The Liebert EXM UPS is ENERGY STAR certified satisfying “ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) - Eligibility Criteria, Version 1.0.” UPS E NVIRONMENTAL The Liebert EXM is designed to operate under the following environmental conditions without damage or degradation in electrical operating characteristics: Table 14 Environmental requirements...
Frequency Slew Rate 0.1-3Hz ±0.1% (Single Power Module) Frequency Regulation ±0.25% (Two Power Modules) Voltage Adjustment Range ±5% Factory set to 60Hz; 50Hz selectable by commissioning engineer. Frequency converter operation is also selectable. Vertiv | Liebert ® ™ 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
Risk of electrical shock and arc flash. Can cause property damage, injury and death. Only Vertiv or Vertiv-trained service personnel should work on this equipment. Both AC and DC high voltages are present in lethal amounts within this equipment. Extreme care should be taken when working around UPS equipment.
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L'entretien et la réparation de cet équipement doivent être confiés exclusivement à un personnel qualifié de Vertiv® ou formé par Vertiv. Des hautes tensions c.a. et c.c. mortelles sont présentes dans cet équipement. Faites preuve d'une grande prudence lorsque vous travaillez à proximité d'un système ASC.
Risque d’arc ou de décharge électrique pouvant entraîner des dommages matériels, des blessures et même la mort. Les procédures d’entretien ci-dessous exposent des composants sous tension dangereuse. Les interventions d’entretien doivent être confiées à du personnel qualifié et dûment formé. Vertiv | Liebert ® ™...
• Determine whether the battery is grounded. If it is grounded, remove source of ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance. Vertiv ® ™...
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Do not use equalize charging with valve-regulated, lead-acid batteries, such as those used in Liebert battery cabinets. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s manual, available on the manufacturer’s Web site, for specific information about equalize charging. Vertiv | Liebert ® ™...
IMITED OMPONENTS The Liebert EXM UPS has a design life well in excess of 10 years. Well-maintained units can continue to provide economic benefits for 20 years or more. Long-life components are used in the UPS wherever practical and cost- effective.
Replacing Air Filters Installing the two air filter sizes in a Liebert EXM requires only a Phillips screwdriver. Each filter is held in place by a bracket on either side of each filter. Two sets of washable and reusable dust filters are shipped with each UPS.
Tektronix, H-P or Fluke 10X, with 10 ft. Cable Voltage Probes Tektronix, H-P or Fluke 100X, with 10 ft. Cable Digital Multi-meter Fluke 8060, with Test Leads Tool Kit Standard electrical contractor tools Vertiv | Liebert ® ™ 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
X - Means the content of the hazardous substances in at least one of the average quality materials of the part is outside the limits specified in SJ/T11363-2006 Vertiv has been committed to the design and manufacturing of environment-friendly products. It will reduce and eventually eliminate the hazardous substances in the products through unremitting efforts in research.
UPS. Check the external bypass supply if it is found to be faulty. If the utility is likely to trigger this alarm frequently, the bypass limit can be changed a little larger through the configuration software according to the customer’s agreement. Contact Liebert Services at 800-543-2378 for assistance. Vertiv | Liebert ® ™...
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Contact Liebert Services at 800-543-2378 for assistance. The whole paralleled UPS system transferred to bypass at the same time. This message will appear on the System Transfer UPS which passive transfer to bypass. Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
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Operation Invalid This record is registered following an incorrect operation. Byp. Abnormal Shutdown Both bypass and inverter voltages unavailable. Load interruption. Mains Neutral Lost AC Input mains reference neutral not detected. Vertiv | Liebert ® ™ 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
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Environment in battery room needs attention. Rec Flash Update Rectifier firmware is being updated. Inv Flash Update Inverter firmware is being updated. Monitor Flash Update Monitor firmware is being updated. LBS abnormal LBS is abnormal. Vertiv ® ™ | Liebert 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
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UPS Status Messages NOTES Vertiv | Liebert ® ™ 10-40kVA, 50/60Hz User Manual...
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT / SERVICE Web Site www.vertivco.com Monitoring liebert.monitoring@vertivco.com 800-222-5877 Outside North America: +00800 1155 4499 Three-Phase UPS & Power Systems 800-543-2378 Outside North America: 614-841-6598 LOCATIONS United States 1050 Dearborn Drive P.O. Box 29186 Columbus, OH 43229 Europe Via Leonardo Da Vinci 8 Zona Industriale Tognana 35028 Piove Di Sacco (PD) Italy +39 049 9719 111...
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