Critical Power TLE Series 300/350/400/500 TLE Series 160/200/225/ 250 Installation Guide Uninterruptible Power Supply GE Consumer & Industrial SA General Electric Company CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno) Switzerland T +41 (0)91 / 850 51 51 F +41 (0)91 / 850 52 52 www.gecriticalpower.com...
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Critical Power TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 – 250 – 300 – 400 - 500 UL S2B Model: Issued by: Product Document Department – Riazzino - CH Approved by: R & D Department – Riazzino - CH Date of issue:...
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We thank you for selecting our products and are pleased to count you amongst our very valued customers at GE. We trust that the use of the TLE Series 160 - 500 Uninterruptible Power Supply System, developed and produced to the highest standards of quality, will give you complete satisfaction.
WARNING! TLE Series 160 - 500 is a Category C3 UPS Product (according to IEC 62040-2). This is a product for commercial and industrial application in the second environment − installation restrictions or additional measures may be needed to prevent disturbances.
WIRING CONNECTION ......................................32 4.8.1 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Power connection with Common Input Utility ..................35 4.8.2 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Power connection with Dual Input Utility ....................37 4.8.3...
Critical Power IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for models TLE Series 160 - 500 that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and battery. GENERAL Move the UPS in an upright position in its original package to the final destination room.
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10 Where conductors may be exposed to physical damage, protect the conductors in accordance with all applicable codes. 11 If you are replacing the battery or repairing battery connections, shut OFF the UPS and remove the battery fuses. Modifications reserved Page 7/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
This symbol indicated the word “phase”. This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch in the on position. This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch in the off position. Modifications reserved Page 8/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Fig. 2.1-1 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 General view SNMP Fig. 2.1-4 Connectivity Rack Fig. 2.1-2 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 General view with open doors Fig. 2.1-5 Q1 - UPS Output switch Modifications reserved Page 9/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx...
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Critical Power µP Fig. 2.1-6 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 General view without protection panels Opening for top cable entry (*) Opening for bottom cable entry (*) Bus bars for Utility input and Load output Bus bars for external Battery connection Customer Interface Board (see Fig.
SNMP Fig. 2.2-4 Connectivity Rack Fig. 2.2-2 TLE Series 300 – 400 - 500 General view with open doors Fig. 2.2-5 Q1 - UPS Output switch Modifications reserved Page 11/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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Terminals for “EPO - Emergency Power Off” connection and 24Vdc for external battery switch Remove this panel or provide means to capture metal filings from cutting conduit entry holes Modifications reserved Page 12/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
WARNING ! Leads contained in the batteries is a dangerous substance for the environment, therefore it must be correctly recycled by specialized companies! Modifications reserved Page 13/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
WARNING ! When loading / unloading and when moving the UPS, it is forbidden: When loading / unloading and when moving the UPS, pay attention to: Modifications reserved Page 14/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Critical Power 4.1.1 Dimensions and weights TLE Series 160 - 500 Dimensions and weights TLE Series 160 - 220 - 225 - 250 44.10 x 34.06 x 75.00 inches Dimensions (W x D x H): 1120 x 865 x 1905 mm...
6 months when the storage temperature is 68°F (20°C) 3 months when the storage temperature is 86°F (30°C) 2 months when the storage temperature is 95°F (35°C) Modifications reserved Page 16/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Potential consequences are explained in Section 9.1.4 of the User Manual: read and understand them. The TLE Series 160 - 500 UPS can radiate radio frequency energy. Although some RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) filtering is inherent to the UPS there is no guarantee that the UPS will not influence sensitive devices such as cameras and monitors that are positioned close If interference is expected, the UPS should be moved away from the sensitive equipment.
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50 mm 8.27 " 210 mm 0.99 " 25 mm Fig. 4.4.1-4 TLE Series 160 - 220 - 225 - 250 Opening on the bottom of the cabinet for input & output cables connections Utility input Load output Battery 29.10 "...
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2.37 " / 60 mm 27.56 " / 700 mm 14.18" / 360mm 44.10 " / 1120 mm Fig. 4.4.1-7 TLE Series 160 - 220 - 225 - 250 UPS cabinet floor fixing points 2.13 " / 54 mm TLES_UL_400-500_S1_UPS fixing_02 FRONTAL SIDE 27.56 "...
UPS 2 UPS 2 UPS 1 UPS 1 Fig. 4.4.1-9 TLE Series 160 - 220 - 225 - 250 Fig. 4.4.1-10 TLE Series 300 - 400 - 500 RPA Parallel System disposition RPA Parallel System disposition In case of Parallel System, try to place the UPS modules in sequence of their numbers (marked on the packing).
5454 m NOTE ! Even when eBoost™ Operating Mode option is available, the ventilation and cooling system shall be rated as for operation in VFI mode. Modifications reserved Page 21/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Be aware of the heavy weight of the UPS, pay attention when moving the UPS cabinet. White colour without any anomaly Red colour anomaly evidence The package of the TLE Series 160 - 500 is equipped with ShockWatch (indicator for shock), and TiltWatch (indicator for overthrow) on the outside. These devices indicate an eventual shock or overthrow during transport.
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Location of the “Anti-Humidity & Corrosion devices” PE stretch foil PROTECTIVE FOIL PROTECTIVE FOIL TLE Series 160 - 500 is provided with a “Protective Foil”, on to remove as indicated in the label the roof and door/front panels, to prevent material from falling into UPS.
While installing UPS dual source, the interconnection links BR1, BR2 and BR3 MUST BE REMOVED. See Fig. 4.8.2-2 & Fig. 4.8.4-2. Connect a single input Neutral to Bypass Utility (inside the UPS, common Neutral for Bypass and Rectifier). Modifications reserved Page 24/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Largest Fuse or Circuit Breaker should be rated at no more than 20% of the UPS Output Current Rating. NOTE ! The delivery and installation of fuses and input/output connections of the UPS are at the customer’s expense, unless agreed otherwise. Modifications reserved Page 25/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
504 A 555 A 481 A 504 A 569 A 968 A TLE Series 500 630 A 690 A 601 A 630 A 690 A 1210 A Modifications reserved Page 26/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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1 x 2/0 AWG TLE Series 500 4 x 350 kcmil 4 x 300 kcmil 4 x 600 kcmil 4 x 300 kcmil 1 x 3/0 AWG Modifications reserved Page 27/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Critical Power 4.7.4 Installation requirements Typical examples for the connection of the TLE Series 160 - 500. Single UPS with Common Input Utility for Rectifier & Bypass Single UPS with Common Input Utility for Rectifier & Bypass, 3-wire distribution (3-phase plus ground) Single UPS with Dual Input Utility for Rectifier &...
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Critical Power UPS Parallel System with Common Input Utility Rectifier & Bypass UPS Parallel System with Common Input Utility Rectifier & Bypass, 3-wire distribution (3-phase plus ground) Modifications reserved Page 30/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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(Connect a single input Neutral to Bypass Utility (inside the UPS, common Neutral for Bypass and Rectifier) UPS Parallel System with Dual Input Utility for Rectifier & Bypass 3-wire distribution (3-phase plus ground) Modifications reserved Page 31/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Once the power cables have been connected, re-install the internal safety shields and close the cabinets by re-installing all external panels. TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Access to the bus bars for the cable connections Utility mains / Battery / Output load...
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Always disconnect the rectifier, bypass, load and battery sources from the UPS before removing or replacing these panels. If not serious injury or death could occur! Modifications reserved Page 33/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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UPS Utility mains / Battery Output load Fig. 4.8-4 TLE Series 300 - 400 - 500 Configuration bus bars with bottom cable entry Modifications reserved Page 34/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
BR1, BR2 and BR3 MUST REMAIN CONNECTED Fig. 4.8.1-1 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Power connection with Common Input Utility Power connection cables are connected to bus bars using M10 bolts. The bolts of the connection cables must be tightened with a torque wrench at 355 Lb-in / 40 Nm.
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This shall be accounted for in GFCIs settings NOTE ! Failure to properly adjust the GFCI settings could compromise the power delivery to the critical load. Modifications reserved Page 36/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
MUST BE REMOVED (see Fig. 4.8.2-3) Fig. 4.8.2-1 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Power connection with Dual Input Utility Power connection cables are connected to bus bars using M10 bolts. The bolts of the connection cables must be tightened with a torque wrench at 355 Lb-in / 40 Nm.
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This shall be accounted for in GFCIs settings NOTE ! Failure to properly adjust the GFCI settings could compromise the power delivery to the critical load. Modifications reserved Page 38/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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Fig. 4.8.2-3 TLE Series 300 - 400 - 500 Interconnection links BR1, BR2 and BR3 NOTE ! For separate Bypass and Rectifier input configuration, the interconnection links BR1, BR2 and BR3 MUST BE REMOVED (see Fig. 4.8.2-3). Modifications reserved Page 39/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
BR1, BR2 and BR3 MUST REMAIN CONNECTED Fig. 4.8.3-1 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Power connection with Common Input Utility Power connection cables are connected to bus bars using M10 bolts. The bolts of the connection cables must be tightened with a torque wrench at 355 Lb-in / 40 Nm.
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This shall be accounted for in GFCIs settings NOTE ! Failure to properly adjust the GFCI settings could compromise the power delivery to the critical load. Modifications reserved Page 41/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
To meet standards concerning electromagnetic compliance, the connection between the UPS and external Battery must be done by using a shielded cable or suitable shielded (steel) conduit! Modifications reserved Page 42/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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This shall be accounted for in GFCIs settings NOTE ! Failure to properly adjust the GFCI settings could compromise the power delivery to the critical load. Modifications reserved Page 43/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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Fig. 4.8.4-3 TLE Series 300 - 400 - 500 Interconnection links BR1, BR2 and BR3 NOTE ! For separate Bypass and Rectifier input configuration, the interconnection links BR1, BR2 and BR3 MUST BE REMOVED (see Fig. 4.8.4-3). Modifications reserved Page 44/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
Critical Power 4.8.5 Use of TLE Series 160 - 500 in eBoost™ Operation Mode NOTE ! For systems intended to be operated in eBoost™ Operation Mode, the installation shall be protected with suitable surge protection devices (SPDs) on the AC bus feeding the UPSs.
GE Service Technician only. When the TLE Series 160 - 500 is utilized for different output frequency compared to the input frequency, the Automatic Bypass function is disabled, therefore the Load cannot be transferred to Utility in case of overload, short circuit, or inverter failure.
= UPS number 3 = UPS number 4 = UPS number 5 Fig. 4.9.1-1 Power wiring of RPA Parallel System = UPS number 6 Modifications reserved Page 47/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
A unit number from 1 to 6 is defined by the setting of parameters and displayed on the panel (1 to 6). This number is also marked inside and outside the packaging. Modifications reserved Page 48/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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On the two boards P13/P14 – IM0022 – Bus Interface Board, of the intermediate units of a Parallel System, the switches SW1-1/2/3/4/5/6 MUST BE IN POSITION OFF (see Fig. 4.9.2-3). Modifications reserved Page 49/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
ENSURE THAT THE UPS INSTALLATION IS COMPLETELY POWERED DOWN. Keep SELV cables separated from HIGH VOLTAGE cables. Fig. 4.9.3-1 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Fig. 4.9.3-2 TLE Series 300 - 400 - 500 View electronic module on intermediate unit...
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J1A/1 J1B/1 J1B/2÷5 UPS 1 UPS 3, 4, 5, 6 J1A/1 UPS 2 J1A/2÷5 Fig. 4.9.3-4 TLE Series 160 - 200 - 225 - 250 Control Bus cable routing and connection UPS 1 UPS 2/3/4/5 J1A/1 J1A/2÷5 J1A/1 J1B/2÷5 J1B/1...
In a Parallel System a separate NC (Normally Closed) contact must be connected individually to each unit. Fig. 4.11-2 XA “EPO - Emergency Power Off” – RPA Parallel System connection schematics Modifications reserved Page 52/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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In case of a Parallel System perform the “Inverter OFF” command from the screen: “Commands 1 / Inverter / OFF” of each unit connected on the Parallel Bus and having its output switch Q1 closed. Modifications reserved Page 53/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
J35µP - RS232 Connectivity rack TLE Series 400 & 500 Fig. 5-1 TLE Series 160 - 500 Connectivity rack and Serial port J35µP – RS232 TLE Series 160 - 500 has the following equipment’s: Serial Port J35µP - RS232 (see Section 5.1).
UPS systems. J1 - RJ45 Fig. 5.2.1-1 Connector J1 – RJ45 8P8C J1 - RS232 TLE Series 160 - 500 is supplied with an J1 - RJ45 CNT_Cable RJ45-RS232_01 adaptation cable for a serial port RS232 / sub DB9 connection.
It is advised to contact your GE Service Center for further details. In a Parallel System a separate NO (Normally Open) contact must be connected to each individual unit. Modifications reserved Page 58/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
When using the “eBoost/IEMi control” function on the programmable user relays of the Customer Interface X1 terminals in a Parallel System, a separate NO (Normally Open) contact must be connected to each individual unit. Modifications reserved Page 59/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
It is recommended to note in this section Notes, with date and short description all the operations performed on the UPS, as: maintenance, components replacement, abnormal situations, etc. Date Description Done by Modifications reserved Page 60/60 GE_UPS_ISG_TLE_SUL_M16_M50_2bU_V010.docx Installation Guide TLE Series 160 - 500 UL S2B...
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