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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual VFI-KT Series UPS VFI6KT VFI10KT POWER INSPIRED LTD Units 5-7 High Point, Riding Road, Brackley, NN13 7BH UK info@powerinspired.com | www.powerinspired.com +44 (0) 1280 811180 MAN-VFI-KT-REV2... -
Page 2: Important Notes
Please read this manual before use and installation. The information contained herein, in subject to change without notice. Important Notes Please contact Power Inspired if you intend to use the UPS in an application that has an impact on human life such as: - Life Support Equipment - Critical escape routes such as elevators or fire doors. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Contents Safety..............................5 EMC ..............................5 Warning symbols ..........................5 Product description ..........................6 Applications ............................6 Product range ............................6 System block diagram .............. - Page 4 VFI-KT Series User Manual Troubleshooting ..........................23 Appendix 1 Signals options ........................ 24 RS232 serial port ..........................24 Contact closure (basic monitoring and control) ................... 24 SNMP card (advanced monitoring and control)................... 25 Relay card (advanced monitoring and control) ..............
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Page 5: Safety
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. Safety instructions in this manual are supplementary to local safety instructions. Power Inspired does not accept any liability caused as a result of failure to follow safety instructions. Please note the following: Do not operate the UPS in an environment or application outside of that detailed in the user manual. -
Page 6: Product Description
VFI-KT Series User Manual Product description Applications This UPS series provides reliable AC backup power to various types of equipment, for example computer centres, network management centres, analytical equipment, and telecommunication systems. Product range The VFI-KT series is available in 6KVA and 10KVA models. -
Page 7: System Block Diagram
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual System block diagram The UPS can be installed and operated as a single unit or it can be operated with other units of the same type in parallel N+1 redundant mode for additional reliability, or in a parallel capacity mode for increased output rating. -
Page 8: Installation
VFI-KT Series User Manual Installation Siting considerations Before unpacking and installing the unit, consider the following: ■ DO NOT expose the UPS to high temperatures, water ingress, flammable or corrosive gas, dust, direct sunlight or explosives. ■ Locate the UPS indoors on a level surface as close as possible to the equipment it will be powering to minimise cable voltage drops. -
Page 9: Operation From A Generator
5. Check the appearance of the UPS to see if it is damaged. If any damage is found, do not switch on the UPS and contact Power Inspired. 6. Check the packing list. Contact Power Inspired if any of the accessories are missing. -
Page 10: Rear Panel Layout
VFI-KT Series User Manual Rear panel layout Outlet Gland Plate Removable Bypass Module EPO Switch On/Off Switch RS232 Port Bypass Switch Cover USB Port Handle SNMP / Relay Card Slot Parallel Card Slot... -
Page 11: Wiring The Ups
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Wiring the UPS Before connecting the UPS, read the siting considerations above and check you have selected breakers and cables with the correct ratings. WARNING! BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO WIRE THE UPS ENSURE ALL BREAKERS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. -
Page 12: Wiring Units In Parallel
VFI-KT Series User Manual 10. If your unit has an SNMP or relay contact card fitted or you plan to use the RS232 port or other standard signals, see Appendix 1 Signals options on page 24. Wiring units in parallel You can operate 2, 3 or 4 units in parallel. - Page 13 VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual 4. Locate a locking plate over each pair of connectors and secure in place. This provides extra protection against accidental removal of a CAN bus cable. 5. Optional connection. You can control and monitor all units using the RS232 port on one UPS. To do this, connect the pink RS485 socket of one unit to the green RS485 socket of the next unit and so on until all units are connected in a daisy-chain.
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Page 14: Operation
VFI-KT Series User Manual Operation Working modes The UPS has four distinct modes of operation: ■ On-line mode ■ Bypass mode ■ Battery mode ■ ECO mode Each operating mode is described below. On-Line mode This is the default mode of operation in which the load is supplied via the inverter when the a.c. input and load are within their normal ranges. -
Page 15: Before Switch On
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Before switch on Before turning on the unit for the first time or after any wiring or battery changes: 1. Read the section above on working modes. 2. Check all the wiring. 3. Check that the rated load does not exceed the rated output of the UPS. 4. -
Page 16: Switching Off The Ups
VFI-KT Series User Manual Switching off the UPS Caution: All power to the load will be removed when you follow this procedure. To switch off the UPS: 1. On the front panel (see Figure 4 on page 17), press OFF to place the unit in bypass mode. 2. -
Page 17: Front Panel Controls And Indicators
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Front panel controls and indicators The front panel controls and indicators are shown in Figure 4. Using the buttons, LEDs and the menu structure displayed on the LCD panel you can: ■ Check the status of the UPS ■... -
Page 18: Navigating The System Menu
VFI-KT Series User Manual Navigating the system menu 1) The main interface is displayed when the power is connected or the system is cold started 10.0KVA 2) Press ◄ or ►. The display will change to the basic status interface: MODE: NOR Battery: Vin:... -
Page 19: Setting Menu Items
VFI-KT Series User Manual Status menu items These menu items provide UPS system information only. STATUS STATUS Code: 5 Version Fault: 0 0 0 0 V03B05D002 Model: 10KVA Setting menu items These menu items allow you to change the UPS settings. SETTING Mode: Batt Num:... - Page 20 VFI-KT Series User Manual Setting menu items (continued) The next screen allows you to enable or disable the buzzer: SETTING Buzzer: Enable The next screen allows you to perform a series of battery tests SETTING BatTest: Off The options are Off, Test1, Test2 and Test3 The next screen allows you to configure the unit for parallel operation SETTING Parallel Set...
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Page 21: Lcd Display Messages
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual LCD display messages Display Meaning CurState: Init Initialisation No-Out No output Bypass UPS in bypass mode Mains Rectifier working Battery Battery invert Testing Battery test in progress Startin Starting CurState: ECO UPS running in ECO power saving mode CurState: EPO Emergency Power OFF mode CurState: M-Byp... -
Page 22: Maintenance
VFI-KT Series User Manual Maintenance At normal room ambient temperature the fans will operate continuously for 20,000 to 40,000 hours. Increased ambient temperatures will shorten this lifetime. Periodically ensure that there is air is blowing out of the rear of the unit. Battery For units with external batteries we recommend the use of sealed lead acid, maintenance free batteries. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
‘battery fault’ poor connection battery connections b. Reverse battery connection b. Check the battery polarity c. Battery defective c. Contact Power Inspired Contact Power Inspired Fault indicator on, LCD displays Charger defective ‘charger fault’ Abnormal backup time a. Battery not fully charged a. -
Page 24: Appendix 1 Signals Options
VFI-KT Series User Manual Appendix 1 Signals options RS232 serial port The VFI-KT units are fitted with a standard RS232 serial port, which can be used to: ■ Monitor the UPS power status ■ Monitor the UPS alarm information ■ Monitor the UPS running parameters ■... -
Page 25: Snmp Card (Advanced Monitoring And Control)
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual SNMP card (advanced monitoring and control) If your unit is fitted with the optional SNMP card (located in the Intelligent Slot on the rear panel), connect it to your computer with a network cable (see Figure 7). For instruction on how to operate the SNMP card, refer to the documentation on the supplied CD. - Page 26 VFI-KT Series User Manual Relay contact specifications: Parameter Value Maximum switched voltage 277 Va.c. or 30 Vd.c. Typical switched voltage 5 to 12 Vd.c. Maximum switched current NO: 10 A NC: 3 A Maximum switched power NO: 1400 VA, 150 W NC: 850 VA, 90 W Opto-coupler input specifications (used for remote shutdown): Parameter...
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Page 27: Appendix 2 Parallel Board Signals
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Appendix 2 Parallel board signals The parallel board has three sets of signals: ■ CAN bus (DB9) connectors. These must be connected as described in Wiring units in parallel on page 12. ■ LBS (Load Bus Synchronisation) connectors. These may be used for a particular system configuration as described below. -
Page 28: Appendix 3 Specifications
VFI-KT Series User Manual Appendix 3 Specifications Electrical Model VFI6KT VFI10KT Capacity 6 kVA, 5.4 kW, 0.9 pf 10 kVA, 9 kW, 0.9 pf Input Power factor ≥0.99 Rated voltage (nominal) 220 230 240 Va.c. Rated frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz Voltage range 120 to 276 Va.c. - Page 29 VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Output Overload 105% to 110%, 1 hr 110% to 125%, 10 min 125% to 150%, 1 min ≥150%, 200 ms Overload for bypass 125% Crest factor Efficiency in normal mode ≥90% ≥81% Efficiency in battery mode Efficiency of inverter ≥90% Dynamic response...
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Page 30: Mechanical
VFI-KT Series User Manual Mechanical Height (mm) Width (mm) Depth (mm) Net weight 62 kg VFI6KT 64 k g VFI10KT Audible noise <55dB (1m) Colour Black Display LCD and LED Ingress protection IP20 Appendix 4 Optional equipment The following items are available as options for the UPS: ■... -
Page 31: Appendix 5 Ups Alarm Tables
VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Appendix 5 UPS alarm tables 01: (Running) 0x01 No output 0x02 On bypass 0x03 Online 0x04 On battery 0x05 Battery self-testing 0x06 Inverter starting 0x07 ECO mode 0x08 0x09 Maintenance bypass 0x0A Fault 02: (Status) Rectifier working Rectifier limit Input normal... - Page 32 VFI-KT Series User Manual 00: no out; 01: bypass; 10: inverter 0 (hold) 0 (hold) 03: (Alarm A) Rectifier fault Rectifier over temperature Inverter over temperature Rectifier over current Assistant supply 1 fault Assistant supply 2 fault Input SCR fault Discharge SCR fault Charge SCR fault Fan fault...
- Page 33 VFI-KT Series User Manual User Manual Input frequency over limit Input voltage over limit 0 (hold) 0 (hold) 04: (Alarm B) Inverter fault Bridge cross of inverter Invert SCR short circuit Invert SCR open circuit Bypass SCR short circuit Bypass SCR open circuit CAN communication fault Parallel current not equal Bypass phase wrong...
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