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  • Page 1 ® Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS User’s Guide 500 VA–18 kVA, 50 and 60 Hz...
  • Page 3 ® Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS User’s Guide 500 VA–18 kVA, 50 and 60 Hz www.powerware.com...
  • Page 4 TeleVideo is a registered trademark of TeleVideo, Inc. WYSE is a registered trademark of WYSE Technology Inc. Copyright 2002 Powerware, Raleigh, NC, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Powerware.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 6 ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Identifying Your UPS NOTE Before starting up the UPS, verify that it has been installed according to the Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide . FERRUPS UPSs come in different sizes (see Figure 1). If your UPS is a 500 VA–3.1 kVA model, continue with “Startup for the FE and...
  • Page 8 Introduction Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 9: Safety Warnings

    UPS must not have an earth leakage current greater than 1.5 milliamperes. Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ® D A N G E R W A R N I N G...
  • Page 10 UPS, tilsammen ikke overskride en jordafdelingsspænding på mere end 1,5 milliampere. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide C A U T I O N F A R E A D V A R S E L !

  • Page 11: Belangrijke Veiligheidsinstructies

    1,5 milliampère hebben. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide A D V A R S E L G E V A A R W A A R S C H U W I N G Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 12: Tarkeita Turvaohjeita

    UPS-laitteen ulostulokytkentöjen yhteinen maavuotovirta ei ylitä 1,5 milliampeeria (mA). Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide O P G E L E T V A A R A V A R O I T U S Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 13: Consignes De Sécurité

    1,5 mA. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide V A R O D A N G E R ! A V E R T I S S E M E N T ! Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 14 Erdschlußstrom von insgesamt 1,5 Milliampere nicht überschreiten. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide A T T E N T I O N ! W A R N U N G A C H T U N G...
  • Page 15 ÓÇÌÁÍÔÉÊÅÓ ÏÄÇÃÉÅÓ ÁÓÖÁËÅÉÁÓ ÖÕËÁÎÔÅ ÁÕÔÅÓ ÔÉÓ ÏÄÇÃÉÅÓ ÔÏ ÐÁÑÏÍ ÅÃ×ÅÉÑÉÄÉÏ ÐÅÑÉÅ×ÅÉ ÓÇÌÁÍÔÉÊÅÓ ÏÄÇÃÉÅÓ ÁÓÖÁËÅÉÁÓ Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide V O R S I C H T ! ÊÉÍÄÕÍÏÓ ÐÑÏÅÉÄÏÐÏÉÇÓÇÊ ° Rev A www.powerware.com Safety Warnings...

  • Page 16: Avvisi Di Sicurezza

    Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ÐÑÏÓÏ×Ç P E R I C O L O A V V E R T E N Z A...

  • Page 17: Viktig Sikkerhetsinformasion

    (95% maks.). Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Safety Warnings A T T E N Z I O N E F A R L I G F A R L I G Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 18: Regulamentos De Segurança

    à terra maior que 1,5 miliampères. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide F O R S I K T I G C U I D A D O A D V E R T Ê N C I A...

  • Page 19: Предупреждения По Мерам Безопасности

    эксплуатируйте устройство около воды или в местах с повышенной влажностью (макс. 95%). Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide P E R I G O О П А С Н О П Р Е Д У П Р Е Ж Д Е Н И Е...

  • Page 20: Advertencias De Seguridad

    SIE. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide О С Т О Р О Ж Н О P E L I G R O A D V E R T E N C I A...
  • Page 21 Ta aldrig bort nätsladden när UPS-enheten är påslagen. Detta tar bort skyddsjordningen från både UPS-enheten och den anslutna utrustningen. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Safety Warnings P R E C A U C I Ó N F A R A V A R N I N G Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 22 Följ tillämpliga anvisningar. Batterierna måste avyttras enligt anvisningarna i lokal lagstiftning. Använda batterier får aldrig brännas upp. De kan explodera. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide V I K T I G T Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 23: Ups Startup

    UPS S TARTUP This section provides step-by-step instructions for starting the Powerware FERRUPS UPS. Follow these procedures closely to avoid potential damage to your equipment or the UPS and to protect yourself and others from hazardous operating conditions. Startup for the FE and QFE 500 VA–3.1 kVA UPS To start the FE and QFE 500 VA–3.1 kVA UPS, use the following steps:...
  • Page 24 NOTE For QFE models, use the supplied UPS cord to connect your equipment to the UPS output receptacles. For Hardwired UPSs: 7. Turn on the equipment that is connected to the UPS. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide AC LINE READY CHARGING BATTERY POWER Figure 2.

  • Page 25: Startup For The Fe And Qfe 4.3-18 Kva Ups

    Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) Installation Guide. Confirm that your AC line disconnect switch and the UPS ON/OFF switch are both in the OFF position.
  • Page 26 [ENTER] [PROGRAM] Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Turn the AC input power on at the Turn the AC line disconnect switch to the Plug the equipment you want to Turn on the equipment connected to the Display shows: Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 27 (Ah) for the total number of battery packs used in the UPS. If you purchased one of the FERRUPS battery pack options available from Powerware, select the Ah value from Table 1. Before programming the battery Ah, enter the user password following the instructions in “Entering Passwords”...
  • Page 28 Battery Pack 10ME 11ME 12ME 13ME 14ME 15ME 21ME 24ME 25ME EBPS10 EBPS12.5 EBPS18 Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Battery Ah Battery Pack 10FE 11FE 12FE 13FE 14FE 15FE 16FE 17FE 18FE 19FE 20FE 21FE 22FE Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 29: Rear Panels

    This section shows the rear panels of the FERRUPS models. On/Off Switch Power Cord On/Off Switch Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Figure 3. FERRUPS 500–850 VA UPS Rear Panel Figure 4. FERRUPS 1.15–1.4 kVA Rear Panel Rev A www.powerware.com UPS Startup RS-232...
  • Page 30 Optional Receptacle Panel 4.3–5.3 kVA Models Figure 6. FERRUPS 4.3–18 kVA Rear Panels Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ON/OFF Switch Figure 5. FERRUPS 1.8–3.1 kVA Rear Panel Receptacle Panel (Optional for 7 kVA) RS-232 Communication Port 7–18 kVA Models...

  • Page 31: Operation

    The UPS front panel indicators indicate how the UPS is operating and also alert you of potential power problems. Figure 7 shows the UPS front panel indicators. Table 2 explains the status of each indicator. Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ® AC LINE READY...
  • Page 32 (see “Alarms” on page 59.) If you have a control panel, an alarm message appears on its display. No alarm exists. Flashing Not applicable. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Explanation Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 33: Using The Control Panel

    Notice that names of the operating modes appear in red on the bottom of keys 1–4. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com Operation...

  • Page 34: Entering Passwords

    To enter the User Password, follow these steps: Press this key: [CLEAR] [PROGRAM] [3] [7] [7] [ENTER] To clear the password, press [CLEAR] until appears on the control panel display. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Display shows: Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 35: Displaying And Changing Parameters

    To enable the control panel again, Press this key: [CLEAR] and [ENTER] together [8] [2] [0] [4] [9] [ENTER] Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Display shows: Display shows: Display shows: Display shows: Rev A www.powerware.com Operation...

  • Page 36: Using The Configuration Menu

    (see Figure 8). 6LPXOWDQHRXVO\ SUHVV &RQILJXUDWLRQ PHQX Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide WR HQWHU 5&3 Figure 8. Remote Control Panel Rev A www.powerware.com for two...

  • Page 37: Automatic System Test

    If not, the UPS sounds alarm M, Check Battery ( indicator flashes during this part of the test. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ). See “Alarms” on page 59. – – – ). See “Alarms” on page 59. –...

  • Page 38: Parameters

    01 V In 120.7 Service 02 V Out 120.7 Service Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Parameter Name Explanation (Short Form) time System Time. The UPS uses this time to record alarms and inverter runs. When the...
  • Page 39 [DISPLAY] Allowed [1] [1] [ENTER] 12 SinkTemp 26c Change Not Allowed 13 --Reserved-- Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Parameter Name Explanation (Short Form) Reserved acampsiout The current your equipment is drawing from the UPS. vaout Volt-Amps Out.
  • Page 40 Change Not Allowed 23 InvMin 0000.0 Change Not Allowed Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Parameter Name Explanation (Short Form) xfmrtemp The temperature of the transformer. The UPS (xt) sounds an alarm and shuts down if this value is too high.

  • Page 41: Ups Shutdown

    4. When it has gone into the Off mode because the batteries have been discharged during an extended outage. 5. When a system malfunction requires a UPS shutdown. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Parameter Name Explanation (Short Form) inverterlog...
  • Page 42 3. If the UPS is plugged in, unplug it. For hardwired models, turn the AC line disconnect switch to the OFF position. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide C A U T I O N Turn off the protected equipment. (see the label...

  • Page 43: Extended Power Outages

    UPS until the AC input power returns (see “UPS Shutdown” on page 35). Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide If you have a battery cabinet that has a DC Unlock the lock in the center of the front panel and Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 44 Operation Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 45: Communication

    RS-232 communication with the UPS and use commands and parameters to control UPS operation. Powerware Software Suite Each UPS ships with the Powerware Software Suite CD-ROM and a communication cable. To begin installing CheckUPS II software, refer to the instructions accompanying the Powerware Software Suite CD-ROM.

  • Page 46: Communication Port

    6 or 18) is for remote shutdown. The following sections describe how to take advantage of these features. Pin 20 is for option use only. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Figure 9. Communication Port t ti FE 500 VA–3.1 kVA models with serial numbers 25000 and greater have FE 500 VA 3 1 kVA models with serial numbers 25000 and greater have FE 500 VA–3.1 kVA models with serial numbers 25000 and greater have...

  • Page 47: Connecting A Terminal Or Computer To The Rs-232 Port

    RS-232 port, see Table 5 on page 40 and “Remote Monitoring” and “Remote Shutdown” on page 47. NOTE To connect a modem, see TIP 503. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Communication C A U T I O N Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 48 Call your service representative if you need to adjust any of the settings. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Figure 10. DB-9 to UPS Pinout Figure 11. DB-25 to UPS Pinout Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 49 Pause displays that take more than one screen. Resume scrolling. (Turn Pause off.) Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Standard Setting 25 pin D (female) wired as DCE. ASCII, 8 bits, 1 stop bit. Standard setting or Most significant bit set to 0.

  • Page 50: Entering Commands From A Terminal Or Computer

    *If you change parameter 39 to “Yes,” this command requires a User password. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Shows a list of all possible alarm messages, the audio code and letter for each alarm and whether the alarm is active.
  • Page 51 *If you change parameter 39 to “Yes,” this command requires a User password. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Function Displays system time and date. To set the date, enter Delays next command when you enter a number after represents 2.5 milliseconds, so...
  • Page 52 *If you change parameter 39 to “Yes,” this command requires a User password. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Function Displays all parameters and their keywords (the names you can use with commands). You can also display a range of parameters by entering the numbers or names of the starting and ending parameters.

  • Page 53: Remote Monitoring

    UPS displays “Emergency PwrOff.” Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Function Starts a system test of the logic, inverter and battery. Shows the current UPS time. To set the time, enter the command.
  • Page 54 You can also set up the UPS to restart automatically when the shutdown signal stops. See TIP 503 or contact your service representative for more information. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 55: Options

    C H A P T E R 6 PTIONS Powerware offers many options for your FERRUPS UPS. If you would like more information, contact your local Powerware office or distributor. Bypass Switches If your UPS does not have a plug, a bypass switch lets you transfer your protected equipment to direct AC input power conveniently when it’s...
  • Page 56 Options Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Check and record the values of the first 19 parameters while the UPS is online and on battery. For more information on preventive maintenance checks, contact your service representative. Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ® Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 58 Maintenance Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    240 Vac Efficiency on AC Line On Line BTU/hour: kW/hour: .062 .081 Audible Noise (dB) Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ® 850 VA/ 1.15 kVA/ 1.4 kVA/ 1.8 kVA/ 600W 800W 1 kW 1.25 kW 6.6A 8.9A...
  • Page 60 Service for 60 Hz 208 = 25A 208 = 30A Models 240 = 20A 240 = 25A Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide 850 VA/ 1.15 kVA/ 1.4 kVA/ 1.8 kVA/ 600W 800W 1 kW 1.25 kW...
  • Page 61 FE and QFE 10 kVA, 12.5 kVA, and 18 kVA models do not have internal batteries. Batteries are in a separate battery cabinet or rack. If your model has an internal bypass switch, add 8” (20.0 cm) to the depth. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide 7 kVA/ 10 kVA/ 5 kW 7.5 kW...
  • Page 62 Electrical Code Article 250-5d, with output neutral bonded to ground. There is no direct Bonding connection between input and output, and less than 2 pF of effective input to output capacitance. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 63 5A. Type Standard batteries are sealed, gas recombinant, lead-acid type, especially designed for UPS use. Optional battery chargers at higher current ratings are available. Call your local Powerware office or distributor for more information. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide 20°...
  • Page 64 Specifications Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Rev A www.powerware.com...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    NOTE If you do not turn the alarm beep back on, the UPS is not able to sound an alarm code the next time there is an alarm. Powerware FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide ® Turn the Alarm Silence Switch on Press [CTRL]-[5] [ENTER] [ENTER] Rev A www.powerware.com...
  • Page 66 Temp UPS shuts down. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide What To Do Wait for AC input power to be restored. When AC input power returns, turn on the UPS. The CHARGING indicator illuminates as the UPS begins recharging batteries.
  • Page 67 The input voltage is higher than the alarm Input setting. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Troubleshooting What To Do To start the user test alarm from the control panel, press [CTRL]-[8] [ENTER] [ENTER]. Repeat the procedure to turn the alarm off.

  • Page 68: Alarm And Inverter Logs

    Use this key: [1] through [9] Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide What To Do The UPS shuts down. Contact your service representative. The UPS may have shut down; if so, contact your service representative. If the UPS has not shut down, shut down your equipment or bypass the UPS;...

  • Page 69: Reading The Inverter Log From A Control Panel

    February 5 (2/5). “0951” means the inverter ran at 9:51 a.m. “0015” means the inverter ran for 0 hours and 15 minutes. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide To do this: Pause the scrolling and start it again. Go to the next log entry.

  • Page 70: Reading The Alarm Log From A Terminal Or Computer

    You can also display parameter 25 to view the Alarm Log; this display is the same as the control panel display. Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide Meaning Explanation System Test UPS went to inverter to test the batteries.

  • Page 71: Reading The Inverter Log From A Terminal Or Computer

    Alarm Code Summary – – – – – – – – – – – – – Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide EventTime Duration 11:25:32 00:00:45 12:13:18 00:01:08 Low Battery – Near Low Battery – –...

  • Page 72: Service And Support

    NOTE For critical applications, immediate replacement may be available. Call the for the dealer or distributor nearest you. Help Desk Powerware ® FERRUPS FE/QFE UPS (500 VA–18 kVA) User’s Guide at one of the following telephone numbers Help Desk Rev A www.powerware.com Local...

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