USER MANUAL Online UPS: Challenger Series Stand Alone (SA) 120 VAC ‒ 220 VAC Capacity: 1 KVA ~ 2 KVA ~ 3 KVA REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE Rev. 1.3 Formal Release 2015/08/31...
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Warning: Caution Unsafe practices that could endanger health, safety and cause financial damage. Important Any important technical and operating information on the equipment, should not neglected. Annotation Sy-G reserves the right to alter the features of its products without prior notice.
1. Safety Warning Please comply with all warnings and operating instructions in this manual strictly. Save this manual properly and read carefully the following instructions before installing the unit. Do not operate this unit before reading through all safety information and operating instructions carefully.
Please use only VDE-tested, CE-marked power cables to connect the loads to the UPS system. When installing the equipment, it should ensure that the sum of the leakage current of the UPS and the connected devices does not exceed 3.5mA. 1.4.
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Do not attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them. This could cause battery explosion. Do not open or destroy batteries. Escaping electrolyte can cause injury to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic. Please replace the fuse only with the same type and amperage in order to avoid fire hazards.
2. Installation and Setup Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. Please keep the original package in a safe place for future use. 2.1. Rear Panel View 1 KVA 2 KVA Page | 5...
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3 KVA Description UPS AC input. Input circuit breaker. USB communication port. RS-232 communication port. SNMP intelligent slot (option). External battery connection (only available for L model). Output receptacles. Output terminal. Output circuit breaker. Page | 6...
2.2. Install the UPS Rack-mount Installation This UPS can be mounted in the 19” rack chassis. Please follow below steps to position this UPS. Stand Alone Installation Step 1: Connect battery wires If using rack UPS, the UPS is shipped out from factory without connecting battery wires for safety consideration.
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Step 2: UPS input connection Plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. 208/220/230/240 VAC models: The power cord is supplied in the UPS package. 110/115/120/127 VAC models: The power cord is attached to the UPS.
communication port of your PC. With the monitoring software installed, you can schedule UPS shutdown/start-up and monitor UPS status through PC. The UPS is equipped with intelligent slot perfect for either SNMP or AS400 card. When installing either SNMP or AS400 card in the UPS, it will provide advanced communication and monitoring options.
NOTE: Upon battery disconnection, equipment is not protected from power outages. CAUTION!! Consider all warnings, cautions, and notes before replacing batteries. 2.4. Battery kit Assembly (OPTIONAL) NOTICE: Please assemble battery kit first before installing it inside of UPS. Please select correct battery kit procedure below to assemble it. Page | 10...
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Battery Kit - 2 Units Battery Kit - 3 Units Page | 11...
3. Operations 3.1. Button Operation BUTTON FUNCTION Turn on the UPS: Press and hold ON/Mute button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the UPS. Mute the alarm: After the UPS is turned on in battery mode, press and hold this button for at least 5 seconds to disable or enable the alarm system.
3.2. LCD Panel DISPLAY FUNCTION REMAINING BACKUP TIME INFORMATION Indicates the remaining backup time in pie chart. Indicates the remaining backup time in numbers. H: hours, M: minute, S: second FAULT INFORMATION Indicates that the warning and fault occurs. Indicates the warning and fault codes, and the codes are listed in details in 3.5 section.
Indicates the bypass circuit is working. Indicates the ECO mode is enabled. Indicates the Inverter circuit is working. Indicates the output is working. BATTERY INFORMATION Indicates the Battery level by 0-25%, 26-50%, 51-75%, and 76- 100%. Indicates the battery is fault. Indicates low battery level and low battery voltage.
3.5. UPS Setting Parameter 1: It’s for program alternatives. Refer to below table. Parameter 2 and Parameter 3 are the setting options or values for each program. 00: Exit setting. 01: Output voltage setting. INTERFACE SETTING Parameter 3: Output voltage 208/220/230/240 VAC models, you may choose the following output voltage:...
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03: Output frequency setting. INTERFACE SETTING Parameter 2 & 3: Output frequency setting. You may set the initial frequency on battery mode: BAT 50: presents output frequency is 50Hz. BAT 60: presents output frequency is 60Hz. If converter mode enable, you may choose the following output frequency: CF 50: presents output frequency is 50Hz.
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06: Bypass mode enable/disable. INTERFACE SETTING Parameter 3: Enable or disable Bypass function. You may choose the following two options: ENA: Bypass mode enable. DIS: Bypass mode disable (Default). 07: Bypass voltage range setting. INTERFACE SETTING Parameter 2 & 3: Set the acceptable high voltage point and acceptable low voltage for bypass mode.
3.6. Operating Mode Description OPERATING MODE DESCRIPTION LCD DISPLAY When the input voltage is within acceptable range, UPS will provide pure and stable AC Online mode power to output. The UPS will also charge the battery at online mode. Energy saving mode: When the input voltage is within voltage ECO mode regulation range, UPS will bypass voltage to...
Inverter soft start fail Overload Inverter voltage high Charge failure Inverter voltage Low 3.8. Warning indicator WARNING ICON (FLASHING) ALARM Low Battery Sounding every second Sounding twice every second Overload Battery is not connected Sounding every second Over Charge Sounding every second Over temperature Sounding every second Sounding every second...
4. Troubleshooting If the UPS system does not operate correctly, please solve the problem by using the table below. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Check if input power cord The AC input power is not firmly connected to the No indication and alarm even connected well.
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but directly from AC power via bypass. 2. The load is no longer supplied by power. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Charge the batteries for at least 5 hours and then Batteries are not fully check capacity. If the charged Battery backup time is shorter problem still persists, than nominal value consult your dealer.
5. Storage and Maintenance Operation The UPS system contains no user-serviceable parts. If the battery service life (3~5 years at 25°C ambient temperature) has been exceeded, the batteries must be replaced. In this case, please contact your dealer. BE SURE TO DELIVER THE SPENT BATTERY TO A RECYCLING FACILITY OR SHIP IT TO YOUR DEALER IN THE REPLACEMENT BATTERY PACKING MATERIAL.
[1] - Derate to 80% of capacity in Frequency converter mode and to 80% when the output voltage is adjusted to 100/200/208 VAC. SY-G reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on SY-G products previously or subsequently sold.
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