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  • Page 1 Eaton 9E-IN User Manual Tower 6-10K...
  • Page 2 Service and support: Call your local service representative SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. The UPS models that are covered in this manual are intended for installation in an environment within 0 to 50°C, free of conductive contaminant.
  • Page 3 Refer to the user manual. Safety of persons RISK OF VOLTAGE BACKFEED. The system has its own power source (the  battery). Isolate the UPS and check for hazardous voltage upstream and downstream during lockout-tagout operation. Terminal blocks may be energized even if the system is disconnected from the AC power source.
  • Page 4 accessible. The unit can be disconnected from AC power source by opening this circuit breaker. An additional AC contactor is used for backfeed protection and must comply  with IEC/EN 62040-1 (the creep age and clearance distances shall meet the basic insulation requirements for pollution degree 2).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. INTRODUCTION .................... 1 1.1 E ................1 NVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2. PRESENTATION ..................... 3 2.1 F ...................... 3 RONT PANEL 2.2 R ...................... 4 EAR PANELS 2.3 C ....................5 IRCUIT DIAGRAM 3. INSTALLATION ....................6 3.1 I ................. 6 NSPECTING THE EQUIPMENT 3.2 U ..................
  • Page 6 7.1 E ....................34 QUIPMENT CARE 7.2 T UPS ..................34 RANSPORTING THE 7.3 S ................... 34 TORING THE EQUIPMENT 7.4 R ..................35 EPLACING BATTERIES 7.5R ................36 ECYCLING THE USED EQUIPMENT 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 37 8.1 T ................37 YPICAL ALARMS AND FAULTS 8.2 S ..................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for selecting UPS to protect your electrical equipment. The UPS has been designed with the utmost care. We recommend that you take the time to read this manual to take full advantage of the many features of your UPS (Uninterruptible Power System). Before installing your UPS, please read the booklet presenting the safety instructions.
  • Page 8 Product The product is made up of recyclable materials. Dismantling and destruction must take place in compliance with all local regulations concerning waste. At the end of its service life, the product must be transported to a processing center for electrical and electronic waste. Battery The product contains lead-acid batteries that must be processed according to applicable local regulations concerning batteries.

  • Page 9: Presentation

    2. Presentation 2.1 Front panel Tower model: Tower UPS 6KS/10KS Tower UPS 6K/10K Tower EBM...

  • Page 10: Rear Panels

    2.2 Rear panels Tower model: Tower UPS 6KS Tower UPS 10KS Tower UPS 6K Tower UPS 10K Tower EBM 1. Intelligent slot version, one is 5 Pole. Another is 7pole. 2. USB 7pole add bat+, bat-, and no external 3. RS232 battery connector #10.) 4.

  • Page 11: Circuit Diagram

    2.3 Circuit diagram...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Do not install the unit until the inside and outside of the unit are absolutely dry (hazard of electric shock). Remove the packing materials and lift the unit out with two people at least.  Tower 6KS/10KS  Tower 6K/10K  Tower EBM...
  • Page 13 Note: The cabinet is heavy, please see spec weight provided on the carton/label. Do not lift the unit’s front panel and rear panel. Discard or recycle the packaging in a responsible manner, or store it for future use. Packing materials must be disposed in compliance with all local regulations concerning waste.

  • Page 14: Checking The Accessory Kit

    3.3 Checking the accessory kit Verify that the following additional items are included with the unit: Tower Tower Tower 6K/10K 6KS/10KS Battery power cable USB cable RS232 cable Parallel cable Dry contractor EPO contractor Stabilizer bracket Extension plate of Stabilizer bracket Ear bracket Rail kit...
  • Page 15 install ‘Stabilizer bracket’ to the unit. 3. Install the unit to a surface (optional): place 4pcs bolts (M8 is recommended) to the final location previously, bolt’s position please refer to below, then fix the unit to the bolts.  EBM model 1.

  • Page 16: Power Cables Connection

    4. Power cables connection Recommended protective devices and cable cross-sections Recommended upstream protection UPS power rating Upstream circuit breaker 6000VA D curve – 63A 10000VA D curve – 100A to UPS Normal AC / Bypass AC source N(L2) G N(L2) L1 Read the Safety instructions page 3 regarding backfeed protection requirements.

  • Page 17: Access To Terminal Blocks (Ac Source To Ups)

    4.1 Access to terminal blocks (AC source to UPS) High leakage current: Earth connection essential before connecting supply. Common input/output sources connection This type of connection must be carried out by qualified electrical personnel Before carrying out any connection, check that the upstream protection devices (Normal AC source and Bypass AC source) are open "O"...

  • Page 18: Parallel Installation And Operation (Optional)

    4.3 Parallel Installation and Operation (Optional) As long as the UPS is equipped with parallel board and parallel cables, up to 3 UPSs can be connected in parallel to configure a sharing and redundant output power. How to install a new parallel UPS system: 1) Before installing a new parallel UPS system, please prepare the input /output wires, breakers, and a main maintenance mechanical switch or static switch.
  • Page 19 4) Install ‘cable locker’ to protect the ‘parallel cable’ for each UPS. 5) Connect the input and output wires and make sure all the breakers are turned off.  Tower model:...
  • Page 20 6) Turn on the input breakers for the parallel UPS. 7) Pressing button continuously for more than 1 second for one UPS of the system, then the system will turn to line mode. 8) Regulate the output voltage of the each UPS separately, and check if the difference of output voltage is less than 0.5V among the parallel system.
  • Page 21 8) Press the button of one UPS, all the ups will turn on, after that, the system will work in Line mode. 3. How to remove a single UPS from parallel system: 1) Firstly, a main maintenance mechanical switch or static switch should be installed for the parallel system.

  • Page 22: Operation

    5. Operation 5.1 Control panel The UPS has a graphical LCD with five-button. It provides useful information about the UPS itself, load status, events, measurements and settings. The following table shows the indicator status and description: Indicator Status Description Normal The UPS is operating normally on Online or on High (Green) Efficiency mode.
  • Page 23 The following table shows the Control Button Functions: The Button Function Illustration Press this button for >100ms&<1s can power on Power on the ups without utility input at the condition of battery connected. When the unit is powered on and stayed is in Turn on Bypass mode, press this button for >1s can turn on the UPS.

  • Page 24: Lcd Description

    The Buzzer definition as below： UPS condition Buzzer status Fault active Continuous Over Load 2 Beep every second Warning active Beep every second Other Warning active Beep every 4 seconds, if battery low, buzzer Beep every second Battery output Beep every 2 minutes Bypass output 5.2 LCD description The LCD backlight automatically dims after 2 minutes of inactivity (except UPS is...
  • Page 25 Online mode The UPS is operating The UPS is powering and protecting the normally. equipment. Battery mode A utility failure has The UPS is powering the equipment with occurred and the UPS is the battery power. on Battery mode. Prepare your equipment for shutdown. 1 beep every 4 seconds End of backup time...
  • Page 26 Converter mode The UPS is operating In converter mode, the UPS would free run on converter mode. with fixed output frequency (50Hz or 60Hz). Once the mains is loss or abnormal, the UPS would transfer to battery mode and the load is supplied continuously. 1.

  • Page 27: Display Functions

    5.3 Display functions Use the two middle buttons ( ) to scroll through the menu structure. Press the Enter ( ) button to select an option. Press the ESC button to cancel or return to the previous menu. When starting the UPS, the display is in the default UPS status summary screen. Main menu Submenu Display information or Menu function...

  • Page 28: Ups Startup And Shutdown

    Power strategy [normal] [high efficiency] [converter] [normal] Auto bypass [enabled] [disabled] [enabled] Auto restart [enabled] [disabled] [enabled] Authorize the product to restart automatically when mains recovers after a complete battery discharge. Dry in [Disabled] [SON] [SOFF] [Maintain bypass] [Disabled] Dry out [Load powered] [On battery mode] [Battery [Load powered] low] [Battery disconnected] [Bypass output]...
  • Page 29 A few seconds later, the UPS turns into Line mode. If the utility power is abnormal, the UPS will transfer to Battery mode without output interruption of the UPS. Starting the UPS on Battery Before using this feature, the UPS must have been powered by utility power with output enabled at least once.

  • Page 30: Lcd Operation

    5.6 LCD operation Except the default UPS status summary screen, the user can get more useful information about UPS status, detailed various measurements, previous event records which ever occurred, UPS own identification, and could change the settings to fit the user own requirements, optimize the function of UPS. The main menu In the default UPS status summary screen, when pressing <300ms,...
  • Page 31 The UPS status menu By pressing on the menu of “UPS status”, the display would enter the next UPS status menu tree. The content of UPS status menu tree is same as the default UPS status summary menu. By pressing ESC >300ms, the display would return the last main menu tree.
  • Page 32 The measurement menu By pressing on the menu of “Measurement”, the display would enter the next measurement menu tree. A lot of detailed useful information could be checked here, Ex. the output voltage and frequency, the output current, the load capacity, the input voltage and frequency, etc.
  • Page 33 The event log menu By pressing on the menu of “Event log”, the display would enter the next event menu tree. All the previous events, alarm and fault have been recorded here. The information includes the illustration, the event code, and the precise time of UPS when the event happened.
  • Page 35 The identification menu By press on the menu of “Identification”, the display would enter the next identification menu tree. The identification information includes UPS serial number, firmware serial number, model type, would be shown here. By press ESC >300ms, the display would return the last main menu tree. The setting menu Please contact your local distributor for further information before using the settings.
  • Page 37 Example: set rated output voltage value...

  • Page 38: Communication

    6. Communication 6.1 Communication ports RS232 or USB communication ports The RS232 and USB communication ports cannot operate simultaneously. 1. Communication cable to the serial or USB port on the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the communication cable to the RS232 or USB communication port on the UPS.

  • Page 39: Intelligent Card (Optional)

    6.2 Intelligent Card (Optional) Intelligent Card allow the UPS to communicate with different types of devices in variety of networking environments. The Online series has one available communication bay for the following connectivity cards: 1. Connect UPS-MS Web/SNMP Card – has SNMP and HTTP capabilities as well as monitoring through a Web browser interface;...

  • Page 40: Ups Maintenance

    7. UPS maintenance 7.1 Equipment care For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the equipment clean and dust free. If the atmosphere is very dusty, clean the outside of the system with a vacuum cleaner. For full battery life, keep the equipment at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 41: Replacing Batteries

    7.4 Replacing batteries DO NOT DISCONNECT the batteries while the UPS is in Battery mode. Consider all warnings, cautions, and notes before replacing batteries. Servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel with  knowledgeable of batteries and required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.

  • Page 42: Recycling The Used Equipment

    For RT module, if PDU is connected with the UPS, should turn the MBS to bypass and switch off the input and then replace the EBM(s). If PDU is not connected with the UPS, should turn off the UPS and then replace the EBM. To replace the EBM(s): 1.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting The UPS is designed for durable, automatic operation and also alert you whenever potential operating problems may occur. Usually the alarms shown by the control panel do not mean that the output power is affected. Instead, they are preventive alarms intended to alert the user. Events are silent status information that are recorded into the Event log.
  • Page 44 No battery The batteries are disconnected. Verify that all batteries are Fault (Red) LED is Flash properly connected. 1beep every 1 second If the condition persists, Code: A011 contact your service representative. Bypass mode An overload or a fault has Equipment is powered but Bypass (Orange) LED is occurred, or a command has...
  • Page 45 In HE Mode The UPS is on bypass while The equipment transferred Line (green) LED is on. operating on the High to bypass utility power as a Code: E063 Efficiency setting. normal function of High Efficiency operation. Battery mode is available and your equipment is protected.
  • Page 46 BUS Over Voltage Indicates that the UPS get BUS The UPS transfers to Fault (Red) LED is On. over voltage fault because of Bypass mode if supporting Beep continuous. BUS. the load Code: F021 BUS Under Voltage Indicates that the UPS get BUS The UPS transfers to Fault (Red) LED is On.

  • Page 47: Silencing The Alarm

    Battery Over Voltage Indicates that the battery The UPS will turn off the Fault (Red) LED is On. voltage is too high charger until the battery Beep continuous. voltage is normal Code: F016 Negative power Fault In parallel system，power of Redundancy mode，the Fault (Red) LED is On.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Model Power Ratings Tower 6K UPS 6000VA / 6000W Tower 10K UPS 10000VA / 10000W Tower 6KS UPS 6000VA / 6000W Tower 10KS UPS 10000VA / 10000W Note：1. 6K/10K means standard model 2. 6KS/10KS means long backup model Table 2. Extended Battery Module model list...
  • Page 49 Tower 6K 16PCS BAT 230V / 31.2A 208/220/230/240V 176~276Vac Tower 6K 20PCS BAT 230V / 32.3A 208/220/230/240V 176~276Vac Tower 6KS 16PCS BAT 230V / 38.7A 208/220/230/240V 176~276Vac Tower 6KS 20PCS BAT 230V / 42.3A 208/220/230/240V 176~276Vac Tower 10K 16PCS BAT 230V / 49.9A...
  • Page 50 Output overload 100-105% : no alarm 105-125% : load transfers to Bypass mode after 10 minutes 125-150% : load transfers to Bypass mode after 30s > 150% : load transfers to Bypass mode after Output overload 100-105% : no alarm (Bypass mode) 105-125% : continue working and alarm 125-150% : UPS shuts down after 30s...
  • Page 51 Storage temperature -15 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) with batteries -25 to 60°C (5 to 140°F) without batteries Transit temperature -25 to 55°C (-13 to 130°F) Relative humidity 0 to 95% no condensing Operating altitude Up to 3,000 meters (9,843 ft) above sea level with 10% derating per 1000m Transit altitude Up to 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) above sea level...
  • Page 52 Table 10. Communication options Communication bay available independent communication bay for connectivity cards Compatible MODBUS card connectivity cards NMC card AS400 card Communication ports RS-232 (DB9): 2400 bps USB 2.0: full speed Dry out 2 pins jumper (normally closed) Dry in 2 pins jumper (normally closed) Emergency Power Off 3 pins jumper (normally closed)

  • Page 53: Glossary

    10 Glossary Bypass AC source Source supplying the bypass line. The equipment can be transferred to the bypass line if an overload occurs on the UPS output, for maintenance or in the event of a malfunction. Frequency converter Operating mode used to convert the AC-power frequency between the UPS input and output (50Hz ->...

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