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FirstLine P FirstLine P 924 160-250kVA UPS USER MANUAL 003-2460 Rev C...
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No reproduction of any part of this manual, even partial, is permitted without the authorization of Staco Energy Products Company. The Staco Energy Products Company reserves the right to modify the product described herein, in order to improve it, at any time and without notice.
Safety Warnings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for Models 65, 80, 100 and 125kVA FIRSTLINE P series UPS that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS. Please read all instructions before operating the UPS and save this manual for future reference.
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install this UPS in a temperature and humidity controlled, indoor environment, free of conductive contaminants. Do not operate near water or excessive humidity (95% maximum). WARNING Input and output over-current protection and disconnect switches must be provided by others.
Symbols used in the Manual In this manual, some operations are shown by graphic symbols to alert the reader to the dangerous nature of the operations: Danger / Risk of Electric Shock This symbol indicates possibility of serious injury or substantial damage to the unit, unless adequate precautions are taken.
Table of Contents Applicability .............................. iii Safety Warnings ............................iii Emergency Interventions ......................... iv First aid interventions ........................... iv Firefighting measures ........................... iv Symbols used in the Manual ........................v Protective Equipment ..........................v General Precautions ..........................v 1. Layout ..............................1 1.1 Views ..............................
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3.4.2 Standby-On / Smart Active ..................... 25 3.4.3 Standby-Off (with Mains Present the Load is not Powered) ........... 26 3.4.4 Stabilizer (Operation In On-Line Mode Without Battery) ............26 4. Control Panel and Display ........................27 4.1 Signal panel functions ........................27 4.2 Graphic Display ..........................
1. Layout 1.1 Views Figure 1 - FLU cabinet front view A - Control Panel with Graphic Display B - Door Handle C - Ventilation Grilles D - Communication Area E - Front Cover Panel with Ventilation Grilles F - Switch Cover Panel G - Door 1 - SWIN: Input Power Switch 2- SWBY: Static Switch Bypass Input...
Figure 2 - FLU-T cabinet front view A - Control Panel with Graphic Display B - Door Handle C - Ventilation Grilles D - Communication Area E - Front Cover Panel with Ventilation Grilles F - Switch Cover Panel G - Door 1 - SWIN: Input Power Switch 2 - SWBY: Static Switch Bypass Input 3 - SOUT: Static Switch Output...
1.2 Preliminary Operations 1.2.1 Removing the Packaging and Positioning the Device On delivery, the packaging must be inspected to ensure that it is whole and that it has not been crushed or dented. Check in particular that neither of the two impact resistant devices on the packaging is red; if one of them is red;...
1.2.4 Cooling of the Premises The recommended operating temperature for the lifetime of the UPS and of the batteries is between 20 and 25°C. The lifespan of the battery depends on the operating temperature; with an operating temperature increase from 20°C to 30°C, the lifespan of the batteries is halved.
2. Installation • Check the Safety Instructions. • Any incorrect connection or handling may cause damage to the UPS and/or the loads connected to it. Read these instructions carefully and follow the steps indicated. • This UPS must be installed by qualified electrician. •...
Each model can be configured for a delta input source with a delta connected load or for a wye input with a wye connected load. If the load requires a neutral connection (i.e. wye), then an input neutral must be provided. Refer to the Power Connection terminals diagrams later in this section for details concerning configuration of the neutral to ground bond.
2.3 Cable Entry The cables can enter in the UPS from the bottom or from the top with the optional (Top Entry Cabinet) Proceed as follows in order to open the UPS 1. Open the door 2. Remove the switch cover panel 3.
2.4 Connect of Power Cables 2.4.1 Input Line without Neutral If utility is a 3-wire source and the load requires a neutral, a transformer must be inserted either on the mains supply line or on the bypass line. Figure 7 - Schematic diagram: Single Input without Source Neutral Figure 8 - Schematic diagram: Dual Input without Source Neutral Page | 9...
2.4.2 Single Input Connect the input, output and battery cables to the terminals as shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10: Figure 9 – FLU UPS Single Input Power Connection Terminals For the Input, Output and Battery connections, follow the order from the top to bottom, or right to left, as described in the boxes.
Figure 10 – FLU-T UPS Single Input Power Connection Terminals For the Input, Output and Battery connections, follow the order from the top to bottom, or right to left, as described in the boxes. The label marked “N” present on the terminal identifies the neutral terminal.
2.4.3 Connection of Power Cables for Dual input Unit Connect the input, bypass, output and battery cables to the terminals as shown in Figure 11 and Figure 12 Figure 11 – FLU UPS Dual Input Power Connection Terminals The single input is a factory default configuration. Remove the jumpers present between the SWIN and SWBY.
Figure 12 – FLU-T UPS Dual Input Power Connection Terminals The single input is a factory default configuration. Remove the jumpers present between the SWIN and SWBY. The input phase connections attach using bolts through the holes that were previously used to attach the busbars.
2.5 Differential (GFI) If the UPS protection against electric shock uses a differential current device (Ground Fault Interrupter), it will have to have the following characteristics: • Sensitivity 300mA • Sensitive direct current and unidirectional components (class A or class B) •...
2.7 Connection of Signals and Remote Commands In order to access the interface cards, open the door and remove the protection panel secured with screws (K) as shown in the drawing: A- Parallel B- EPO (Emergency Power Off control) C- Remote Commands and Alarms D- RS232-2 E- RS232-1 F- Slot 2 (Main)
2.7.1 Remote Commands, Alarms and EPO The card is equipped with a terminal board with 14 positions. Power Supply - 1 power supply 12Vdc 80mA (max.) [Pins 10 and 11]; Alarms - 3 potential-free change-over contacts for alarms (they are capable of switching up to 30 V AC or DC at UP to 1 A);...
Figure 16 – Remote Alarm Contacts 2.7.2 RS232-1 and RS232-2 2 DB9 connectors are available for RS232 connection. The factory-set transmission protocol is: 9600 baud, -no parity, -8 bits, -1 stop bit. The transmission speed may be varied from 1200 to 9600 baud, using the PERSONALIZATIONS menu on the CONTROL PANEL.
DB9 female RS232-1 For connection with a computer, use a standard RS 232 cable. See the diagram for connection with a modem. Figure 18 – RS232-1 Male Connection 2.7.3 SLOT 1 and SLOT 2 Following Cards May be Inserted (Optional): NetMan 102 Plus (in SLOT 1 main or SLOT 2 aux) Device for management of the UPS’s on the Ethernet.
2.7.5 Optional MODEM Model compatible with the communication standards between the UPS and the software provided. Note: the modem must be connected to an RS232 port; a standard RS232 port may not therefore be used. 2.7.6 Optional MULTI I / O The function of this accessory is to convert external signals from the UPS (e.g.
2.7.10 SWOUT and SWMB aux. Terminals to be used for connection of the auxiliary contacts of switches used for a wrap-around bypass Note: • Auxiliary switch of SWMB EXT must open in advance, before closing the power contact • Auxiliary switch of SWOUT EXT must close in advance, before opening the power contact Figure 19 –...
Figure 20 – Parallel System Wrap-around bypass Table 3 - Interface Terminal Connector NAME TYPE FUNCTION INPUT Aux Swbatt Normally open: contact used to indicate when SWBATT is closed Aux Swbatt Return INPUT Aux Swmb INPUT Normally close contact used to indicate when the SWMB EXT is closed Aux Swmb Return INPUT...
3. Operation It is critical that the following procedure be followed in the sequence given. Figure 21 – Single Input 1-Line Figure 22 – Dual Input 1-Line Page | 23...
3.1 Start up 3.1.1 Before Start Up 1) Verify that all the connections have been made correctly and are properly tighten, following the labeling of the phase rotation sequence. 2) Check that the UPS switches and any external battery cabinet or cabinets are in off position. 3) Be sure that all the loads are turned off.
3.2 Single UPS and Load Shutdown This operation will shutdown the load connected to the output. In parallel versions each procedure must be carried out on all the UPS’s: 1) Open the load switch; 2) Open SWOUT, static switch output switch; 3) Open SWIN, input power switch;...
Standby On: See Section 4.7.2.18 Inverter-Off/Bypass to place the unit in Standby mode. The switch from inverter to bypass line may be immediate (time set = 0) or delayed (up to 180 minutes). For the switch to take place, the bypass line has to remain within acceptable limits for the delay time set. In Standby On mode, the rectifier remains powered and keeps the batteries charged.
4. Control Panel and Display 4.1 Signal panel functions Figure 23 – Signal Panel F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 = FUNCTION KEYS. The function of each key is shown at the bottom of the display and it varies according to the menu. EPO = Emergency Power Off button.
Indicator Symbol Color Function State Meaning Input Bypass line is present and correct Bypass line Green Flashing Input Bypass line is present but not correct indicator Input Bypass line is not present Mains is present and correct Mains line Green Flashing Mains is present but not correct indicator...
4.2 Graphic Display A wide graphic display is present on the UPS door, which allows the user to have a close-up, detailed overview in real time of the status of the UPS The user can switch the UPS on and off, consult electrical mains, output, battery measurements etc.
4.3 Basic menu (text lines area) If no commands have been inserted, the first text line shows messages to inform about status of operation. In each operating condition, the display returns to the "basic menu" after two minutes from the last command.
4.3.2 The Second Line of the Basic Menu The second line displays the main operating values about system, output load, battery, buzzer and alarm message number • U125A indicates an UPS model with 125kVA rated power, operating with 60Hz output frequency. o When the unit is set for the parallel operation the letter “P”...
4.4 Language setting menu (keys 1, 1) From the keys menu, press 1 twice to access the languages menu. The following languages are available: o Italian, o Polish, o English, o Hungarian, o French, o Turkish, o German, o Czech, o Spanish, o Russian, o Dutch,...
4.5 Measurements menus (key 2) The measurements with two line displayed, are selected from the basic menu by pressing key 2 Batt Out Batt • IN=100,100,100%V, 60.2Hz Measurement of the three voltages, neutral phase and input frequency. The voltage is indicated as a percentage of the rated voltage; for example 100% is equivalent to 277V.
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Batt • BATT=xxxV Battery voltage value; • +0.0A Battery current, positive with Battery discharging, negative with battery charging; • i=230,230,230Vln Inverter output voltage; • yyyVdc Input inverter DC voltage • Ts=28, Tr=50, Ti=49, Tb=25; Temperature of the system, and of the rectifier and inverter modules, Tb is present only if the external temperature the sensor is installed.
4.6 Full page Measurements and output waveforms (key 2, 7) The full page measurements and output voltage and current waveform are selected by pressing key 7 from the two line measurement menu. Page | 36...
4.7 Controls Menu (key 3) 4.7.1 Battery Test (Keys 3, 2) This activates the cycle to check the state of the battery, which lasts 8 seconds. Press key 8 to interrupt the test and return to the basic menu before this time has elapsed. The battery test cycle lowers the rectifier output voltage so that the battery can be evaluated with the load even when the input voltage is present.
Disabling the BATTERY TEST: 1. Press keys 3, 5: “CUSTOMIZING”, 2. Insert code 323232, with battery test disabled the code o=02 will be shown in the basic menu of the display. 3. To reactivate the test, insert code 323232 again. 4.7.2 Customizing The "CUSTOMIZING"...
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4.7.2.1 Entering Customized Code Keys menu 3, 5: CODE 436215 The code is no longer required for 2 minutes after it has previously been inserted. The next menu can only be accessed by inserting the correct code, otherwise it returns to the basic menu.
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4.7.2.3 Battery Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: 1. 3 2. 5 3. 436215 4. 3 On initial installation the rated capacity value of the connected battery must be inserted; this value is usually printed on the battery container. It is important to insert the correct battery capacity value, since this value is used by the system logic to calculate the backup time.
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1. For batteries of type 1, 2 or 3, press key 2 from menu to change from cyclical charge to charging at two levels 2. For batteries of type 0, press key 2 from menu to change from cyclical charge to charging at two levels 3.
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With the three factory preset voltage values, the display panel may indicate an incorrect backup time during discharge. Battery type “0” setting The three values to be set are linked to the battery discharge regime (relationship between discharge current / battery capacity in Ah). Vs=12,2 V Vp=11,2 V 9,6V...
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4.7.2.7 Auto-Off "VA" Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: 1. 3 2. 5 3. 436215 4. 6 Press key 1 to exit the menu. Keys 7 and 8 can be used to decrease or increase the percentage threshold of the output load for the AUTO-OFF function and switching the system to the bypass line;...
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The system waits until the battery recharge exceeds the value of 60% before deactivating. When the internal clock reaches the time Toff, if the mains voltage is present and the percentage of recharge is greater than 60%, or the mains voltage is not present and operation is from battery, the following is displayed: The "end of discharge pre-alarm"...
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4.7.2.11 MODEM Set-up Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: 1. 3 2. 5 3. 436215 4. 7 5. 4 Press key 1 to exit the menu. Keys 7 and 8 can be used to decrease or increase the control value for management of the modem. The choice is between the values of 0 to 5.
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4.7.2.12 "Dial /Send" MODEM Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: 1. 3 2. 5 3. 436215 4. 7 5. 4 6. 5 (6) Press key 1 to exit the menu. Keys 7 and 8 can be used to decrease or increase the figure on which the cursor is positioned. The cursor is moved by means of keys 2 and 3, and is indicated initially by the character '_'.
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4.7.2.15 IDENT Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: 1. 3 2. 5 3. 436215 4. 7 5. 7 Press key 1 to exit the menu. Keys 7 and 8 can be used to decrease or increase the number used for the identification of a single unit in systems with several UPS connected to a single RS232 serial line.
4.7.2.18 Inverter-Off/Bypass Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: 4. 3 5. 6 Exit the menu by pressing key 8 or any other key with a sequence other than the one described here. Pressing keys 4, 7, 2, 6, 3 in succession as shown on the display activates the command for bypass with shutdown of the inverter.
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4.7.3.1 Recorded Voltages Measurements Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: 1. 4 2. 2 3. 2 4. 2 The "RECORDED VOLTAGES MEASUREMENTS" menu is accessed via key 2 (press 2 again to access the other measurement menus from menu 4 "RECORDED EVENTS" or menu 4, 6 "RECORDED CODES"...
4.7.5"Clock": Date/Time (key 6) Press the following sequence of keys to access the menu: The "DATE/TIME" menu is accessed via key 6 from the basic menu. The display shows the current contents of the internal calendar and clock with the following format: DATE/TIME = ymd/h = years, months, days / hours, minutes, seconds.
5. UL924 Emergency Lighting Systems The Staco FirstLine P can be used as part of an approved UL924 Emergency Lighting system. Table 7 – Battery Models approved for UL924 FIAMM C & D HRL 12540W 12FLX540 UPS12-540MR Table 8 – UL924 Approved Systems...
6. Maintenance The Uninterruptible Power Supply is designed and produced to last a long time, even in the most severe service conditions. It should be remembered however that this is electronic power equipment, which requires periodic maintenance. Moreover, some components have a limited lifespan and as such must be periodically checked and replaced should conditions so dictate: in particular the batteries, the fans and in some cases the electrolytic capacitors.
Warning If the batteries need to be replaced, this must be done by factory authorized personnel. The replaced parts must be sent to a specialized company for disposal by means of recycling. Batteries are classified by law as “toxic waste”. 6.4 Recommended Replacement Intervals The Staco UPS has a long design life.
7. Specifications 7.1 Electrical Specifications UPS Models 160 kVA 200 kVA 250 kVA INPUT RECTIFIER Rated Voltage 480Vac 3-phase Rated Voltage Tolerance w/o Contrib. of Battery -10%, +15% @100% Load Voltage Tolerance In Battery Mode or Load Depending -40%, + 15% Input Frequency Tolerance [Hz] 45 to 65 Power Factor at Rated Voltage (480 V) and Battery...
UPS Models 160 kVA 200 kVA 250 kVA Inverter Efficiency [%] Normal Mode AC/AC Efficiency Normal Mode Heat Rejection [BTU/Hr] 36,860 46,072 57,676 Bypass Rated Voltage 480Vac 3-phase + N Rated Voltage Tolerance ± 15% (adjustable from ± 10% to ± 25%) Rated Frequency 60Hz Frequency Tolerance...
7.4 Rated Currents Warning To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with branch circuit protection with maximum current rating per the table, below, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Use at least 75 o C rated copper wire. Minimum wire size is based on full load ratings applied to NEC Code Table 310-16.
Per NEC article 300-20(2), all three-phase conductors must be run in the same conduit. Neutral and ground must be run in the same conduit as the phase conductors. Conduit is to be sized to accommodate one neutral conductor the same size as the phase conductor and one ground conductor.
Appendix A – Alarms Below is a list of the alarm messages that are shown on the first line of the display panel, the “A=” column shows the number that is also displayed on the right in the lower row. EVENT MESSAGE DESCRIPTION NORMAL OPERATION...
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EVENT MESSAGE DESCRIPTION This indicates that the load is powered from the bypass line and is greater than the rated value; the value indicated on the panel, expressed as a percentage %VA, exceeds the value of 100%. BYPASS FOR OUTPUT The load must be reduced to prevent damage to the UPS.
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EVENT MESSAGE DESCRIPTION SYSTEM OFF The system is OFF therefore the output load is not feed BATTERY TEST ACTIVE The battery test is operating Parallel Cable There is a fault in the parallel signals cable. FAULT Fuse FAULT Some optional fuses are blown Battery discharge The optional battery discharging test failed.
Appendix B - Optional remote commands Technical support personnel may modify the COMMAND that can executed from the standard “INV.OFF” remote input or from the optional remote input/output card. Name Description Typical application Disables the recharging of the battery, keeping the When there is a generator, this Battery charge recharge current to a minimum, independently of the load.
Appendix C - Parallel Configuration C.1 Introduction UPS’s may be connected in a parallel configuration to increase both the reliability of the power supply to the load and the available output power. Up to 8 UPS’s can be parallel-connected. It is recommended to connect units of the same power.
C.2 Electrical System Set-Up All the information contained in the section on electrical system set-up in relation to the UPS remains valid with the addition of the information set out below. C.2.1 Input The instructions seen in the first part of the manual for a single UPS remain valid; each unit must be protected with equivalent fuses or switches.
C.2.4 External Maintenance Bypass. In some cases, in order to facilitate maintenance operations of the individual units making up the system, it may be advisable to install an external maintenance bypass. The External Maintenance Bypass should be installed in accordance with the manual for the External Maintenance Bypass Cabinet C.3 Mains and Load Connections.
Length of cables The sum of the lengths of the mains power supply and output cables must be the same for all units. With reference to the above drawing, these must be: a1+c1 = a2+c2 = a3+c3 a = length of input line cables c = length of output line cables The length of cables rule must also be observed with separate mains power lines: the lengths of the cables of the bypass line + output line must be the same between all the UPS connected in parallel.
C.4.1 Parallel Card Installation 1. Open the UPS doors 2. Place and fix the new card (position 8) on the UPS door as shows in the picture. Figure 29 – Parallel Card Installation Page | 67...
C.4.2 Parallel Card Connections 1. Connect the flat cable DB9(present in the UPS) to the connector J2 in the parallel card 2. Insert the supplied connector (05 position) in J1 of the parallel card 3. Connect the flat cable supplied (04 position) from the connector J3 in the parallel card to the connector J2 in the system card System Card Flat DB9 Cable...
C.4.4 Parallel Card RJ45 Connections Connect the flat cable (present in the UPS) to the connector J4 in the parallel card RJ45 Flat Cable Figure 32 – Parallel Card Flat Cable Installation C.5 Connection of Signals The signals of several parallel UPS’s are connected in a closed loop configuration; if the loop is interrupted at any point, either due to a fault or for maintenance, operation of the system is not compromised, and the system continues to operate normally, as will be shown repeatedly below.
C.5.1 RJ45-flat-adapter signals parallel card. The UPS may be provided with one of two versions of the parallel card which differ in the type of switch used (type 1 or type 2). The difference between the two switches is the position of the control lever.
C.5.3 Two UPS’s in Parallel A. UPS PARALLEL CABLE B. RJ45 type connector C. RJ45-flat-adapter signal parallel card D. UPS1 LED on, UPS2 LED off E. SW1 in start position on UPS1, SW1 in cont position on UPS2 Two RJ45 cables are required despite redundancy. System will not start up unless two cables are installed.
Figure 37 – Parallel Connection – Three Modules To add other parallel UPS’s, a “UPS PARALLEL CABLE” must be added for each new UPS connected. Danger The signal connection must not be removed when one UPS is shut down C.6 Parallel Start-up procedure For each UPS, follow the start-up single unit procedure.
C.7 Parallel Communication Troubleshooting For the sake of simplicity, the instructions shown below refer to a system with three UPS’s, but are equally valid for more complex systems. C.7.1 Normal Condition 1) Normal operation, Master unit 2) Normal operation, Slave unit 3) Normal operation, Slave unit A - UPS Parallel Cable C.7.2 Single Opened Parallel Cable...
C.7.3 Multiple Opened Parallel Cable The signal cables between UPS’s 1, 3 and 2, 3 are opened. 1) Normal operation, Master unit with message “Parallel signal cable fault” on the panel 2) Normal operation, Slave units with message “Parallel signal cable fault” on the panel 3) Disconnected (TLI open, SCRs off), Slave units with message “INTERNAL FAULT 10”...
C.8.2 Mechanical bypass on the whole system The sequences of operations to be carried out to place the system in mechanical bypass are described below. The procedures vary depending on the initial state: C.8.2.1 All the UPS are in NORMAL OPERATION The power supplied to the load is not interrupted in any way;...
C.9 Insertion and removal with UPS’s operating (hot swap The hot insertion and removal of the UPS can only take place if the system is configured with the RJ45 female/RJ45 female shielded adaptor cable. The hot insertion and removal of the UPS makes technical support easier and improves the reliability of the system.
C.9.2 Example of Hot Removal With hot removal, it is not necessary to shut down all the UPSs of the system in order to remove one. NOTE: if the UPS to be removed has SW1 in the start position, one of the other UPS’s (UPS 1 or UPS2) must be in the start position.
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