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- Page 1 Pinnacle Plus Series 6 KVA/8 KVA/10 KVA/12 KVA UPS’s Uninterruptible Power Supplies From Alpha Technologies ! ! ! ! ! Operator’s Manual...
- Page 2 ! ! ! ! ! Operator’s Manual ! ! ! ! ! Pinnacle Plus Series 6 KVA/8 KVA/10 KVA/12 KVA UPS’s Alpha Technologies...
- Page 3 ATTENTION: Important operating instructions. Follow them exactly. NOTICE: The Pinnacle Plus Series generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencies if not installed and tested in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits established for a Class A computing device pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules when it is operated alone.
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Page 4: Safety Checklists
Carefully unpack the unit. Report any shipping damage at once. Read this manual. If you have any questions about the safe installation, operation or main- tenance of this unit, contact Alpha Technologies’ customer service department. Before installation, confirm the voltage and current input requirements of the load(s) is compatible with the unit’s output. -
Page 5: Battery Safety Checklist
Pinnacle Plus Series Safety Checklists (Continued) Battery Safety Checklist There are dangerous voltages inside the unit. Only qualified people should perform instal- lation and maintenance. Live battery wires must not touch the unit’s chassis or any other metal objects. This can cause a fire or explosion. - Page 6 Pinnacle Plus Series Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......... 1.1 The Pinnacle Plus Advantage ....1.2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist ..1.3 The Pinnacle Series ......... 2. Installation ..........2.1 Pre–Installation Checklist ......2.2 Wiring the Unit ......... 2.3 Connecting External Battery Packs ..
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Page 7: Introduction
Section 1 Introduction This section introduces you to the Pinnacle Plus series of UPS’s: • The Pinnacle Plus series many advantages (Section 1.1). • An unpacking and inspection checklist (Section 1.2). • An tour of the units, their connectors, switches and control panels (Section 1.3). -
Page 8: Automatic Bypass
1 Introduction The Pinnacle Plus Series Advantage The Pinnacle Plus series is an indoor Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that uses advanced technology to protect computer networks, telecommunications installations and other vital instru- ments from power line disturbances. The Pinnacle Plus series uses a double conversion circuit and a digitized microprocessor to provide continuous power to the loads. -
Page 9: Unpacking And Inspection Checklist
1 Introduction Unpacking and Inspection Checklist TIP: If items are missing or damaged, contact Alpha and the shipping company at once. Most shippers have a short claim period. Carefully remove the unit from its shipping container. Inspect it for damage and make sure the following items are included: One Pinnacle Plus series UPS with pre-installed batteries. - Page 10 1 Introduction Unpacking and Inspection Checklist (Continued) For technical support contact Alpha Technologies customer service department directly at: For emergency technical support 7 days a week / 24 hours a day call: USA: 1–800–863–3364 CANADA: 1–800–667–8743 Complete the following for your records...
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Page 11: Front Panel
1 Introduction The Pinnacle Plus Series 1.3.1 Front Panel These drawings are used for illustrative purposes only. See your unit for the exact location and type of all switches and controls. The control panel’s operation is described in Section 3.2. -
Page 12: Rear Panel
1 Introduction The Pinnacle Plus Series (Continued) 1.3.2 Rear Panel These drawings are used for illustrative purposes only. See your unit for the exact location and type of all connectors, switches and circuit breakers. Optional Interface RS-232 Optional USB Port... - Page 13 1 Introduction The Pinnacle Plus Series (Continued) RS-232 Optional UPS Port Optional Optional Interface Network Interface Transient Protector Network Transient Optional External Protector UPS Port Battery Connector RS-232 Cooling Fans Cooling Fans Bypass switch Input and Bypass switch Output Circuit...
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Page 14: Installation
Section 2 Installation This section tells you how to install the Pinnacle Plus series. • A pre-installation checklist (Section 2.1). • How to connect the unit to the line and the loads (Section 2.2). • How to connect an external battery pack (Section 2.3). -
Page 15: Pre–Installation Checklist
TIP: Determine what output voltage you are using. When starting the unit for the first time, see if you need to configure the unit’s output voltage (Section 3.4). Wiring Finished Turn on the unit as described in Section 3.1. Alpha Technologies... -
Page 16: Connecting External Battery Packs
Connect the cable from the battery pack to the unit (Figure 2.2). If used, connect the second battery pack to the first pack. Connect the loads to the unit. Connect the line to the unit. Turn on the unit (Section 3.1). Battery Pack Connection Finished Alpha Technologies... -
Page 17: 2.4 Connecting An Emergency Power Off Switch
An Emergency Power Off (EPO) switch is connected to the rear panel’s EPO connector. When this switch is opened, the unit shuts off. To restart the unit, turn it on (Section 3.1). EPO Connector Figure 2.3 Emergency Power Off Switch Wiring Alpha Technologies... -
Page 18: Connecting The Rs–232 Port
The SNMP card allows control and manage- Network Transient Protector ment over a network or the internet. The AS/ 400 card allows voltage free relay contacts. Contact Alpha Technologies for more informa- tion and availability Figure 2.5 Network Connections Alpha Technologies... -
Page 19: Operation
Section 3 Operation This section tells you how to operate the Pinnacle Plus series. • How to turn the unit on and off (Section 3.1). • How to use the control panel (Section 3.2). • How to perform a self test (Section 3.3). -
Page 20: Turning The Unit On And Off
Press down the ON/OFF button for five seconds. FUNC STATUS ON/OFF ES CAPE ENTE R The LCD shows “Shutdown” then “UPS Off” then becomes dark. The fan and the ON LED turns off. For emergency shutdowns, install an Emergency Power Off switch (Section 2.4). Alpha Technologies... -
Page 21: Using The Control Panel
Press FUNC for 1 second. i t s “O/P Volt” appears. Press FUNC to move down the list. Press ENTER to select the parameter. If no action is taken in 10 seconds, the LCD t i n returns to its original status. Alpha Technologies... -
Page 22: Self Test
TIP: If no buttons are pushed for 10 seconds, the LCD exits this menu and displays the operat- ing mode. Press the FUNC button for 5 seconds. The first parameter, “O/P Volt Set” is displayed on the LCD. Press FUNC to scroll through the parameters (Figure 3.1). Press ENTER to select a parameter. Alpha Technologies... -
Page 23: Setting The Parameters
* For the unit’s and the power management software to operate properly, the manual bypass should be set to OFF. This feature is meant to be used with an external maintenance bypass switch. ** Turn the unit off and restart after changing this parameter. Figure 3.1 Parameters Alpha Technologies... - Page 24 Input voltage window is: Free Run: ON ±10%, +10%/-15% or +15/-20% VAC Bypass: ENABLED (operator set) Free Run: OFF Input frequency window is: (Bypass is automatically ±2%, ±5% or ±7% Hz turned off) (operator set) Figure 3.2 Free Run/Bypass Combination Table Alpha Technologies...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
5 Shutdown the loads. battery power. seconds Constant Charger Failure The charger is faulty. Contact Alpha Technologies. beeping --Make sure the UPS's fans and vents are not blocked. Constant --Make sure the ambient air temperature is Over-Temperature The UPS is over heating. -
Page 26: Battery Replacement
Take note of the battery configuration and wiring. Remove the batteries from the unit. Replace the batteries with any of the qualified batteries listed in Figure 3.4. Reinstall the front panel. Battery Replacement Finished Figure 3.4 Qualified Replacement Batteries Alpha Technologies... -
Page 27: Specifications
< 55 dBA (6000 VA), <65dBA (8000-12000 VA) Humidity up to 95%, non-condensing Conformance Safety (Designed to Meet) UL 1778 / CSA / CE EMC (EMS / EMI) IEC 61000-4 / FCC Part 15 Class B/ CISPR 22 Alpha Technologies... -
Page 28: Warranty
Alpha Technologies warrants its equipment to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for a period of 36 months from the date of manufacture. The liability of Alpha Technologies under this warranty is solely limited to repairing, replacing, or issuing credit for such equipment (at the discretion of Alpha Technologies), provided that: 1. - Page 29 Units R5–R7, Regents Park Estate Cnr Park Rd. and Prince’s Rd East Regents Park, NSW 2143, Australia Tel: +61–2–9722–3320 Fax: +61–2–9722–3321 Alpha sales and service offices located throughout the world © 2004 Alpha Technologies Ltd. http://www.alpha.com Printed In Canada 017–7XX–B0 10 / 04...
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