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Pulsar Evolution at the end of its service life. To discover the entire range of MGE UPS SYSTEMS products and the options available for the Pulsar Evolution range, we invite you to visit our web site at www.mgeups.com or contact your MGE UPS SYSTEMS representative.
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Foreword Using this document Information may be found in two ways, using: the contents; the index. Pictograms Important instructions that must always be followed. Information, advice, help. Visual indication. Action. Audio indication. In the illustrations on the following pages, the symbols below are used: LED off.
1. Presentation 1.1 Overall view Tower models Dimensions in mm (W x H x D) Evolution 800 150 x 237 x 415 Evolution 1100 150 x 237 x 415 Evolution 1500 150 x 237 x 483 Weight in kg Evolution 800 10.5 Evolution 1100 11.5...
1. Presentation 1.3 Control panel Iluminated ON/OFF button for the outlets. Operation on battery power. UPS fault. Battery fault. Overload. Group 1 programmable outlets supplied with power. Group 2 programmable outlets supplied with power. Booster or fader mode. Bargraph indicating percent load at output. Bargraph indicating the battery charge level.
2. Installation 2.1 Unpacking and parts check Tower models io n lu t E v o Two cords for connection of the protected equipment. RS232 communications cable. USB communications cable. CD-ROM with the Solution-Pac and UPS Driver software. Product documentation. Page 10 - 34007117EN/AB...
2. Installation Rack models Two cords for connection of the protected equipment. RS232 communications cable. USB communications cable. CD-ROM with the Solution-Pac and UPS Driver software. Product documentation. Telescopic rails for mounting in 19" bay with mounting hardware. Securing system for equipment power cords. - Page 11 34007117EN/AB...
2. Installation 800/1100/1500 Rack models Follow steps 1 to 6 for rack mounting of the UPS on the rails. The rails and the necessary mounting hardware are supplied by MGE UPS SYSTEMS. - Page 13 34007117EN/AB...
2. Installation 2.3 Connecting the protected equipment A Pulsar Evolution 1500 tower UPS has been used below to illustrate the instructions. The principle is the same for all the other tower and rack models. Check that the indications on the rating plate on the back of the UPS correspond to your AC-power system and to the actual electrical consumption of all the equipment to be connected to the UPS.
2. Installation A Pulsar Evolution 1500 tower UPS has been used below to illustrate the instructions. The principle is the same for all the other tower and rack models. 2.4 Connection to the RS232 or USB communications port (optional) The RS232 and USB communications ports cannot operate simultaneously.
2. Installation 2.6 Installation of the communications-card option 1 - Remove the slot cover 4 secured by two screws. Restricted-access slot for 2 - Insert the card in the slot. the communications card 3 - Secure the cover with the two screws. RS232 DATA LINE PROTECTION It is not necessary to shut down the UPS to install the communications card.
3. Operation 3.1 Start-up Press the ON / OFF button 10 . The buzzer beeps and all the LEDs come ON. The buzzer beeps twice during the self-test, then button 10 remains ON, indicating that the outlets are supplied with power. - AC power is present: Only button 10 is ON.
3. Operation 3.3 Operation on battery power (following failure of AC-input power) Transfer to battery power The AC-input power is out of tolerances, LED 11 goes ON. During operation on battery power, the buzzer beeps every ten seconds. The equipment connected to the UPS is supplied by the battery. Threshold for the low-battery warning When the threshold is reached, the buzzer beeps every three seconds.
3. Operation 3.4 Personalisation (optional) Function Personalisation parameters can be set and modified using the UPS Driver software installed on a computer that is connected to the UPS (see section 2.4 Connection to the RS232 communications port). Check that the RS232 21 communications cable is connected. UPS Driver installation: 1 - Insert the Solution-Pac CD-ROM containing the UPS Driver software in the drive of a PC running Windows.
3. Operation Voltage-thresholds tab Configurable function Default setting Options Output voltage on battery power 230 V 200 V - 220 V - 240 V Upper threshold for transfer to battery power 294 V 271 to 294 V Fader-mode cut-in threshold 265 V 244 to 265 V Booster-mode cut-in threshold...
4. Maintenance 4.1 Trouble-shooting Troubleshooting not requiring MGE UPS SYSTEMS after-sales support (all versions) Indication Signification Correction LED 13 flashes and the UPS overload. The power drawn by the connected Check the power drawn by the buzzer beeps once. equipment exceeds UPS capacity.
4. Maintenance 4.2 Replacement of the battery module Safety rules Batteries constitute a danger (electrical shock, burns). The short-circuit current may be very high. Precautions must be taken for all handling: remove all watches, rings, bracelets and any other metal objects; use tools with insulated handles.
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4. Maintenance E - Remove the battery module by pulling on the plastic tab and proceed with replacement. Installation of the new battery module Carry out the above operation in reverse order. Caution: risk of electric arc when connecting the battery. To maintain an identical level of performance and safety, use a battery module identical to that previously mounted in the UPS.
4. Maintenance Rack models Removal of the battery module This operation may be carried out with the UPS supplying power to the load. A - Unclip the small plate with the MGE logo on the front panel of the UPS. B - Remove the two screws.
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4. Maintenance E - Remove the cover. F - Remove the battery module by pulling on the plastic tab and proceed with replacement. Installation of the new battery module Carry out the above operation in reverse order. Caution: risk of electric arc when connecting the battery. To maintain an identical level of performance and safety, use a battery module identical to that previously mounted in the UPS.
UPS recycling at the end of service life: MGE UPS SYSTEMS undertakes to recycle, by certified companies and in compliance with all applicable regulations, all UPS products recovered at the end of their service life (contact your MGE branch office).
6. Appendices Technical characteristics Pulsar Evolution 1500 / 1500 rack 800 / 800 rack 1100 / 1100 rack 500 VA / 350 W 1500 VA / 1000 W Output rating 800 VA / 560 W 1100 VA / 700 W AC-input power Voltage Single-phase, 160 V to 294 V...
UPS. RS232 communications port For UPS connection to a computer via the serial port. Solution-Pac MGE UPS SYSTEMS safety, set-up and supervision software suite on the CD-ROM supplied with the UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supply. UPS Driver Communications software on the CD-ROM supplied with the UPS. It may be used to personalise the default settings.
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