Gamatronic B60US-IB Installation Manual

Gamatronic B60US-IB Installation Manual

Three phase modular ups for the 208v grid
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Revision 3.0, January 2020 (Doc. 2MUM-B60I)

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  • Page 1 This installation guide is for product #101SW463-1. AMATRONIC HREE HASE ODULAR 208V FOR THE GRID B60US-IB INSTALLATION GUIDE Revision 3.0, January 2020 (Doc. 2MUM-B60I)
  • Page 2 Remember to register your product at: http://www.gamatronic.com/product-warranty in order to activate your warranty. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 3 Most of the electrical abbreviations in this document are according to IEEE 280 Standard Letter  Symbols for Quantities Used in Electrical Science and Electrical Engineering. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CIRCUIT BREAKER SELECTIVITY ........................74 PARALLEL OPERATION ........................... 76 6.1................................76 HEORY Decentralized static switch method ..................... 76 6.1.1. Parallel communication........................77 6.1.2. EPO and parallel operation ..........................79 6.1.2.1. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 6 Common vs. Decentralized battery ........................79 6.1.2.2. 6.2......................79 NSTRUCTIONS FOR PARALLEL CONFIGURATION Maintenance bypass for parallel systems .................... 87 6.2.1. MAINTENANCE BYPASS MODE PROCEDURE ....................88 7.1............................. 89 IRCUIT BREAKER LAYOUT 7.2............89 RANSFERRING THE TO MAINTENANCE BYPASS MODE FROM NORMAL MODE 7.3.
  • Page 7 Figure 43: PQ Mode setup ........................57 Figure 44: PQ Mode ..........................58 Figure 45: Reactive load testing ......................59 Figure 46: Disable PQ mode ....................... 59 Figure 47: Generator mode ......................... 61 UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 8 Figure 48: Changing the auxiliary contact to normally closed ............. 62 Figure 49: ECO Mode.......................... 63 Figure 50: Enable ECO mode ......................64 Figure 51: Turning on ECO mode ....................... 64 Figure 52: ECO Mode Status ......................65 Figure 53: Web View ........................... 66 Figure 54: Location of Connector Groups 1 and 2 on the front of the UPS.
  • Page 9: Unpacking Instructions

    Verify that their indicators are not red. A red indicator is a sign of rough handling (ShockWatch) or tip-over (TiltWatch). Notify the carrier and Gamatronic Support immediately if rough handling of the UPS is suspected or if any damage is found or suspected.
  • Page 10: Figure 2: Shockwatch And Tiltwatch Devices

    - OR - Figure 2: ShockWatch and TiltWatch devices These devices indicate if the package was subject to shock or tip-over. 4. Using a forklift, move the shipping crate close to the place in which the UPS will be installed. 5.
  • Page 11: Figure 3: Remove The Roof And Support Beams (Use Electric Screwdriver)

    Be careful to avoid scratching the finish of the Modular UPS. 10. Lift the UPS from the shipping pallet and move it to the location where it will be installed. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    2. Safety Precautions The UPS system is designed for a wide range of environments. Nevertheless, the modular UPS should be handled with care, according to the following guidelines. 2.1. Do’s Read this manual and the User Guide carefully before starting installation and operation of the ...
  • Page 13 The battery cabinet contains a series of batteries that provides high voltage and energy in the UPS body even when the UPS is not connected to the ac input. Take appropriate precautions during installation, inspection and servicing. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 14: Don'ts

    2.2. Don’ts Do not open the cover of the UPS or the battery cabinets under any circumstances. All UPS  panels and doors should be closed. Do not insert any objects through the ventilation holes.  Do not put objects on the UPS. ...
  • Page 15: System Structure And Installation

    Up to 3 power modules, each provides 20 kVA / 18 KW  Static switch module  System controller  Up to 3 internal battery banks  Maximum output capacity of the UPS is 60 kVA/54 kW. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 16: Figure 5: Major Components Of The Ups System

    Figure 5: Major components of the UPS system Figure 6: Main terminals viewed from the UPS rear UPS for 208 Vac Grid, Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 17: Important Installation Information

    3.1. Important Installation Information The Gamatronic UPS must be connected in a “4-wire + Ground” configuration (i.e., 3 phases + Neutral + Ground). The voltage displayed on the status screen is the Phase-to-Neutral voltage. The Neutral line MUST be connected to the UPS on the input and output stages of the UPS. The UPS will support phase-to-phase loads and phase-to-Neutral loads.
  • Page 18: Installation Checklist

    Reference column) for detailed information about each checklist item. The detailed explanation of each section can be found in section ‎ 3 .3 and Section ‎ 0 . When the checklist is complete, e-mail it to your vendor and to Gamatronic at Support@gamatronic.com.
  • Page 19 Before wiring the system, verify that all possible voltage sources are disconnected, and the following circuit breakers are in the “OFF” position: Rectifier ac input, bypass ac input, ac output and all battery cabinets. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 20 Verify that wire sizes for ac input, bypass ac Verify that all ac phase, input, ac output and battery cabinet(s) meet neutral, dc pole and local code for maximum current values. midpoint wire sizes and Figure 9 circuit breakers meet local Figure 10 code for maximum Verify that input and output circuit breakers...
  • Page 21 10V, charge the battery set that voltage = 200V (± 8 %). has the lowest voltage, until the differences across SW3 and SW4 are less than 10 V. 19.4 Turn off all battery CBs UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 22 Note: the static switch will supply output power from the bypass. Initial Configuration Type the password you receive from the Gama app, Gamatronic support or at: Password accepted http://license.gamatronic.com/ Note the Hardware ID number Enter the Ah value of the battery set.
  • Page 23 11. Turn on the system (main>operation>on/off>system on) 12. The system will transfer to bypass, then once all inverters are fully operational the system will transfer the output to the inverter (i.e., Normal Mode) UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 24 √ Check DC voltage Turn on the battery circuit breakers and wait for the dc relays to connect the rectifer to the battery. If the battery voltage is low verify that the battery is charging and wait until the battery reaches its floating voltage.
  • Page 25 Testing and Setup 46. Verify that the system is running on normal mode at full capcity. 47. Verify that the batteries are connected and at floating volatge ±216 Vdc. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 26 Confirm that there are no system alarms. Battery test: preform a battey test main>operation> battery test. The batteries are required to hold the inverter DC voltage and pass until the end of the 5 minutes. Self-Load test: During system commissioning, the charger, inverter and bypass of the UPS module shall be tested at full load without the need for an external load bank.
  • Page 27: Installation Procedure

    Perform the following procedures before connecting any external cables to the UPS. To perform the physical site preparation procedure: 1. Ensure that the ambient temperature in the immediate vicinity of the UPS complies with system requirements: UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 28 Minimum/maximum operating temperatures: +14°F / +104 °F (–10 °C / +40 °C).  2. Recommended operating temperature: Between +59°F and +77 °F (+15°C and +25 °C).  3. Verify that there is no water condensation or dampness at the installation site. 4.
  • Page 29: Figure 7: Dimensions Of The Gamatronic Ups

    20 cm free space between the UPS and the other equipment. The object here is to avoid subjecting the UPS to additional heat and to protect the UPS from stray electronic signals. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 30: Electrical Site Preparation

    2. Verify that circuit breakers on the electrical panel that supplies the UPS are compliant with local and national codes and Gamatronic system specifications. 3. Verify that the input and output power cable connections, ground, and neutral lines comply with local and national codes and are appropriate for the circuit breakers protecting them.
  • Page 31: Cable Site Preparation

    7. FAST FUSES (SEMICONDUCTOR FUSES) must be used between the battery and the Gamatronic UPS. For example, the Ferraz Shawmut A70QS fuse (F1, F2, F3 and F4 in Figure 16. Be sure to verify proper polarity. 8. For initial startup to take place, the battery must be connected to the UPS and must be available.
  • Page 32: The Neutral Line

    The Neutral Line 3.3.4.2. When the UPS is operating, a neutral line must be connected at all times and must not be disconnected at any time. Caution: If at any time the neutral line becomes disconnected, there will be no input or output reference voltage because the input neutral line and the output neutral line are physically linked together.
  • Page 33: Figure 9: Recommended System Connections

    Figure 9: Recommended system connections Note: For recommended circuit breaker and fuse ratings, see Table 2. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 34: Figure 10: Recommended Connections With Input Isolation Transformer

    Figure 10: Recommended connections with input isolation transformer Note: For recommended circuit breaker and fuse ratings, see Table 2. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 35: Connecting The Ups To The Electrical Panel

    Connecting the UPS to the electrical panel 3.3.4.4. When connecting the electrical panel to The Gamatronic UPS, a torque of 10 to 20 Nm is recommended on the UPS terminal side. The lug size needed to fit a 3/8" or metric M10 screw size.
  • Page 36: Table 2: Recommended Circuit Breakers For The Current Rating For 20-60Kva Ups 208

    A suitably rated fuse must be installed on the rectifier ac input line and bypass input line. Refer to Figure 9 or Figure 10 for system connections and to Table 2 for circuit breaker recommendations. See Chapter ‎ 5 for an overview of circuit breaker selectivity. Warning: Connection of The UPS to the electrical panel must be performed only by a licensed electrician experienced with similar systems.
  • Page 37: Assembling And Connecting Internal Batteries

    If one or more of the battery strings are not used, remove the trays and store them externally to the unit. All battery terminal connection torque values must be in accordance with the battery manufacturer specifications. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 38: Figure 12: Internal Battery Bank Layout

    Figure 12: Internal battery bank layout Figure 13: Battery wire terminals Figure 14: Single battery tray UPS for 208 Vac Grid, Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 39: Figure 15: Connect The Eighth Battery On Each Tray

    Figure 16: Link the four batteries on each side of the tray Bus bar links with insulated covers are provided to link 4 batteries on either side on the tray together. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 40: Figure 17: For Safe Disconnection Of The Batteries

    Figure 17: For safe disconnection of the batteries There are 2 wires with cable plugs on one end and Anderson plugs on the other to connect the 4 and 5 battery on each tray. They allow for a safe disconnect of every 48V. Be sure to use the terminal insulators.
  • Page 41: Figure 19: One Of The Internal Battery Banks

    Figure 19: One of the internal battery banks UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 42: Assembling And Connecting External Batteries

    The UPS supports the use of standard lead-acid batteries as well as lithium- ion batteries. If you plan on using lithium-ion batteries, consult with Gamatronic Support to insure that the battery setup parameter values are appropriate for the batteries you will be using.
  • Page 43: Figure 20: Connecting A Single Battery Set

    6. If you are using lithium-ion batteries, contact Gamatronic support for configuration instructions. Figure 20: Connecting a Single Battery Set UPS KVA UPS KW DC CURRENT Table 3: Battery current ratings for semiconductor fuses and circuit breakers 7. The fuses between the battery cabinets and The UPS (F1, F2, F3, and F4 in Figure 20) must be FAST FUSES (SEMICONDUCTOR FUSES);...
  • Page 44: Figure 21: Connecting Multiple Battery Sets, Using Cbs

    Figure 21: Connecting multiple battery sets, using CBs Figure 21 shows how two battery sets can be connected to the UPS. This example includes two circuit breakers (DC SW #1 and #2), one for each battery pole. Fuses F5, F6 and of DC SW #1 and #2 (for each battery set) in Figure 21 have the same values as those specified in Figure 20.
  • Page 45: Powering Up The System

    A series of screens are displayed on the control panel to enable you to perform initial UPS system configuration. Initial Configuration 3.3.6. After initial system configuration is performed for the first time, the initial configuration Wizard will not appear again. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 46: System Startup Wizard

    System Startup Wizard 3.3.6.1. When the UPS is initially started up, a series of configuration screens are presented on the LCD display panel. You will be prompted to provide the UPS with basic system configuration information in order to enable initial operation of the UPS. To perform first time UPS configuration: 1.
  • Page 47: Figure 23: Initial Configuration Wizard: Password Entry

    The Password screen appears: Figure 23: Initial configuration wizard: password entry 3. Type the Technician password you received from Gamatronic in the Password text input field and press OK. Without a password you cannot continue. The Battery Capacity screen appears:...
  • Page 48: Figure 25: Initial Configuration Wizard: Set Time Zone

    If you are not sure of your batteries’ Ah capacity, check one of the batteries in the battery cabinet(s). The Ah rating is usually indicated on the battery's exterior. The Ah rating of a single battery is the same as for the entire cabinet. When using multiple battery banks the Ah value of each battery bank must be added (i.e.
  • Page 49: Figure 26: Finish Configuration Wizard

    The Finish screen appears: Figure 26: Finish configuration wizard 6. Press Finish. The System Menu wizard exits. 7. Continue the first time installation process (Section ‎ 3 .3.6.2 below). UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 50: Continuing First Time Ups Configuration

    3.3.6.2. To continue the first time startup process: 1. If you are using lithium-ion batteries, contact Gamatronic support for configuration instructions and check the values in the Setup > Battery parameters against the information in the battery manufacturer’s data sheet. Verify that the parameter values are appropriate for the batteries you have chosen.
  • Page 51: Figure 29: Modules Off Screen

    The Modules Off screen appears: Figure 29: Modules Off Screen 7. Select the power module icon. The selected power module is highlighted with a blue border. 8. Select Complete Shutdown. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 52: Figure 30: Modules

    The selected power module is shutdown. 9. Insert the next power module 3/4 of the way in and attach the 2 flat cables then, slide it in fully. 10. Turn on the power module (Main > Operation > Turn On/Off > Modules on). The Modules on screen appears: Figure 30: Modules 11.
  • Page 53: Figure 31: Confirm Disconnecting The Load

    27. In the System Menu screen, if the Alarm symbol (a red circle with a white “x” in the middle) is displayed, press the Alarm symbol to display any potential problems. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 54: Figure 33: The "Alarms" Icon Indicates Alarm Conditions

    For additional information about responding to Alarm indications, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide. Figure 33: The "alarms" icon indicates alarm conditions Next perform a brief battery test to verify that The UPS is ready and it is able to operate in battery mode when needed.
  • Page 55: Figure 35: Battery Test In Progress Screen

    32. Transfer the unit to bypass. (Operation > Transfer load > Transfer to bypass) The Transfer load to bypass appears: Figure 36: Confirm Transfer Load to Bypass 33. Select OK. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 56: Figure 37: Confirm Transfer Load To Inverter

    34. You can now connect a load device to the ac output circuit breaker and then turn ON the ac output circuit breakers on the electrical panel. 35. If working with operating loads turn off the maintenance bypass circuit breaker to move the load to the UPS.
  • Page 57: Figure 38: Set Last Maintenance Date Screen

    > Save settings. The Save User Settings screen appears: Figure 39: Confirm Save User Settings 42. Confirm OK. The User Settings are saved. The system is now supporting the load. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 58: Assigning Ip Address To The Ups

    Assigning IP Address to the UPS 3.3.6.3. This procedure assigns an IP address to the UPS. Assigning an IP address allows you, the user, to remotely monitor The UPS over an IP network. If you do not intend on remotely monitoring the UPS, you can skip this step. If you decide to later implement remote monitoring, you can perform this process at that time.
  • Page 59: Figure 41: Ip Address Configuration

    DNS address and a secondary DNS address. 48. Type the addresses (including digits and dots that make up the address) using the virtual keyboard of the LCD panel in the appropriate text input fields. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 60: Tests

    To select an address field on the screen, tap the field with your finger. Depending on the particular model of screen on your system, dragging your finger lightly across the field from right to left may yield best results. 49. When you have completed entering all of the addresses, select Confirm. The addresses you entered are saved to the UPS system controller.
  • Page 61: Figure 42: Enable Pq Mode

    8. Wait until the system starts in PQ mode. 9. Navigate to the UPS ON PQ Output screen by selecting Main > Status. The UPS On PQ Output status screen appears: UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 62: Figure 44: Pq Mode

    Figure 44: PQ Mode 10. Verify that the rectifier input current level has gone up and the Static switch is bridged to the inverter (See Figure 44). 11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 to adjust PQ power, by increasing the load level in 10% increments.
  • Page 63: Figure 45: Reactive Load Testing

    16. Disable PQ mode (System Menu > System > System Type > PQ Mode). 17. The PQ Mode screen appears: Figure 46: Disable PQ mode 18. Select Disable and then select Confirm. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 64: Test: Under Load

    The system is returned to VF mode. The system is back in full operation and is ready to be used as a UPS. Test: Under load 3.4.2. This test is designed for standard load bank testing to verify the operation of UPS under load. To perform the test under load: 1.
  • Page 65: Test: Ats

    2. From the Generator drop down menu choose dry contact 2 and select Confirm. Now that it is enabled the battery charging current will be limited when the contact opens or closes depending on controller setting configuration. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 66: Test: Eco Mode

    To change the System Controller setting from the default N.O. (normally open) to N.C. (normally closed): 1. From the System Menu go to input dry contact settings by choosing Setup > Dry contacts > Input dry contacts. The Input Dry Contacts screen appears: Figure 48: Changing the auxiliary contact to normally closed 2.
  • Page 67: Figure 49: Eco Mode

    Figure 49: ECO Mode 2. Select ECO mode. A Gamatronic key is required for ECO mode. If ECO mode has not been enabled via a Gamatronic key, the system will prompt you for the key before the feature may be accessed.
  • Page 68: Figure 50: Enable Eco Mode

    The ECO mode screen appears: Figure 50: Enable ECO mode 3. The system controller must enable ECO mode. In the ECO mode screen, select the Enabled checkbox and then select Confirm. 4. Navigate to Operation (Main > Operation). The following screen appears: Figure 51: Turning on ECO mode 5.
  • Page 69: Test - Ip Communication With Controller

    Verifying communication and that the Web server built into the System Controller is functioning properly. You may skip this step if you do not intend to use remote monitoring of the UPS at this time. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 70: Figure 53: Web View

    The following procedure is given in general terms; the specifics will vary depending on the operating system of the computer you are using. To test IP Communication with the Controller: 1. Use an RJ45-to-RJ45 straight or crossed cable to attach a PC or laptop or other external computer to the Ethernet (RJ45) port on the UPS’s system controller.
  • Page 71: Auxiliary Connections

    Figure 54: Location of Connector Groups 1 and 2 on the front of the UPS. The location of connector groups 1 and 2 is shown in Figure 54 and close-up views of the connectors are shown further on in the text where relevant. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 72: Figure 55: Close-Up Of Connector Group 1

    Figure 55: Close-up of Connector Group 1 ‎ Table 5: Key to 1 Figure 55: Close-up of Connector Group 1 ESCRIPTION P23 Load-on-bypass dry contact, N.O. Forced Bypass contacts. N.O. When these contacts are closed, the UPS immediately goes into bypass mode. These contacts are intended to be used in conjunction with the Maintenance Bypass function.
  • Page 73: Figure 56: Connector Group 2

    Digital output #3 Do NOT remove P2 or P13 Digital output #4 Digital output #5 Digital output #6 Digital output #7 Digital output #8 RS485 Modbus A RS485 Modbus B UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 74 RS485 Parallel A RS485 Parallel B Temp. sensor #1 A Temp. sensor #1 B Temp. sensor #2 A Temp. sensor #2 B Digital input #1 Common Digital input #2 (Optional: Generator mode) Common Digital input #3 Surge protector fault Common Digital input #4 (Optional: Maintenance bypass) Common...
  • Page 75 Negative Battery Current -12 V Digital output #2 Common Digital output #1 Remote panel PWR Remote panel DAT Remote panel CLK Remote panel Gnd RS232 TX RS232 RX RS232 Gnd UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 76: Input And Output Dry Contacts

    4.1. Input and output dry contacts The UPS has input and output dry contacts. The input dry contacts enable the UPS’s computer to monitor the state (open or closed) of a relay external to the UPS, and to generate an alarm if the state of the external relay changes. The output dry contacts enable the UPS to trigger an external circuit in response to a system alarm.
  • Page 77: Surge Protector Malfunction Alarm

    12AWG or of a cross-section area 2.5 mm is recommended. Figure 58: LVD wiring diagram For additional information about configuring the LVD function, refer to the UPS User Guide. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 78: Circuit Breaker Selectivity

    5. Circuit Breaker Selectivity When discussing power distribution, “selectivity " (also referred to as “discrimination”), it is the selection and arrangement of circuit breakers such that in the event of a short circuit or overload in the line, the circuit breaker closest to the short will be tripped and the upstream circuit breakers remain unaffected.
  • Page 79 If local electrical codes are more stringent than the recommendations presented above, the local code takes priority. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 80: Parallel Operation

    6. Parallel Operation 6.1. Theory When two or more UPS units are deployed in parallel, they are connected according to the decentralized Static Switch method (see below). Special technical solutions and control algorithms are implemented to synchronize all units in the system to prevent circulation of energy between them and to isolate a faulty unit from the common power bus.
  • Page 81: Parallel Communication

    "ring configuration" arrangement. This is accomplished by the use of Gamatronic-provided cables with D25 connectors on each end. Parallel communication keeps the parallel units synchronized with each other and is used to pass commands and status information between units.
  • Page 82: Figure 78: Parallel Comm. Connections (See Table 7)

    Figure 61: Parallel comm. connections (see Table 7) Figure 62: Location of the parallel comm. connections at inside rear of the system Connections for the two parallel communication cables when two or more UPS’s are being operated in parallel configuration. All parallel communication cables (the 25-pin cables) must be housed in appropriate conduits.
  • Page 83: Epo And Parallel Operation

    Common vs. Decentralized battery 6.1.2.2. Gamatronic UPS systems running in parallel can be setup in one of two ways to batteries. 1. Common battery. Is a single battery connection that is shared between all the UPS systems that are running in parallel.
  • Page 84: Table 7: Cable Sets For Parallel Communication Between Upss

    UPSs, and the bypass input cables must be at least 10 meters in length. 3. Connect the UPSs in a ring configuration using two parallel kit communication cables on each UPS. For parallel systems with common battery, contact Gamatronic support for special cable. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 85: Figure 80: Common Dc Parallel Communication Cable

    5. Turn on one of the systems. This system will become the “master” system. Wait until the startup procedure is complete. When the startup procedure completes you will be presented with the main System Menu screen as below: UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 86: Figure 82: System Menu Main Screen

    Figure 65: System Menu main screen The screen should display UPS ON, Normal mode message, and there should be no alarms present. If there are active alarms, resolve any problems before continuing. 6. Put the UPS in multisystem mode (System Menu > Setup > System > Multisystem mode).
  • Page 87: Figure 83: The Crown Icon Indicates The Master Ups

    If the difference in output voltage is greater than 2 % for any phase, navigate to the System Menu > Status screen, tap the Modules icon, and then tap the Output tab at the bottom of the page. The following screen appears: UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 88: Figure 85: Ac Output Voltage Display For A Single Module

    Figure 68: Ac output voltage display for a single module 11. You will see the ac output voltage display, per module. By tapping on each of the module icons on the left side of the screen you can see which modules have an output voltage that is more than 2 %.
  • Page 89: Figure 86: Connection Diagram For 2 Parallel Units

    Figure 69: Connection diagram for 2 parallel units UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 90: Figure 87: Connection Diagram For 4 Units In Parallel

    Figure 70: Connection diagram for 4 Units in Parallel UPS for 208 Vac Grid, Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 91: Maintenance Bypass For Parallel Systems

    The rating of circuit breaker CB12 in the connection schematics must be appropriate for the number of parallel UPSs. Table 8: Rating of CB12 (for maintenance bypass option) UMBER OF ECOMMENDED RATING FOR CB12 (A PARALLEL UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 92: Maintenance Bypass Mode Procedure

    7. Maintenance Bypass Mode Procedure In maintenance bypass mode, the UPS does not to supply power to the load and UPS is isolated from the mains power. This enables a technician, after turning off ALL the input, output and battery circuit breakers, to work safely on the UPS. The technician can perform full maintenance procedures, load testing and even replace the unit without any interruption of power to the load.
  • Page 93: Circuit Breaker Layout

    Transferring the UPS to maintenance bypass mode from normal mode In normal operation, the UPS's ac circuit breakers are positioned as shown in Table 9 (see Figure 71 for CB locations). UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 94: Figure 89: Ups On - Normal Mode

    Table 9: Normal mode operating position of the circuit breakers Battery box input Rectifier ac input Bypass ac input UPS AC output Maintenance bypass (on battery box) (CB 2) (CB 3) (CB 5) (CB 6) To put the system in maintenance bypass mode: 1.
  • Page 95: Figure 90: Transfer Load To Bypass Confirm Dialog

    The UPS On – Bypass mode screen appears: Figure 74: UPS ON - Bypass mode Notice the UPS ON Bypass mode message on the screen. 7. Verify that the load is being supported by the bypass. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 96: Transferring The Ups Back To Normal Mode From Maintenance Bypass Mode

    Then, operate the UPS's ac circuit breakers as follows: 1. Switch ON the MAINTENANCE BYPASS circuit breaker. 2. Switch OFF the AC OUTPUT circuit breaker. 3. Switch OFF the RECTIFIER AC INPUT circuit breaker. 4. Switch OFF the BYPASS AC INPUT circuit breaker. 5.
  • Page 97: Table 12: Position Of The Cbs In Normal Mode

    Table 12: Position of the CBs in normal mode Battery box input Rectifier ac input Bypass ac input UPS AC output Maintenance bypass (on battery box) (CB 2) (CB 3) (CB 5) (CB 6) UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 98: Using The Ups With A Generator

    8. Using the UPS with a Generator At many sites a generator is used as a reserve source for feeding the UPS during mains power failure. 8.1. The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) In such cases, the switching between the two sources (the mains and the generator) is performed by an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).
  • Page 99: Figure 93: Example Of An Ats Control Panel

    ● The “Stop” setting opens the ATS’s circuit breakers. UPS for 208 Vac Grid, B60US-IB Installation Guide, doc. rel. 3.0...
  • Page 100: Service And Repairs

    9. Service and Repairs IMPORTANT NOTICES 1. Any company whose technicians have been trained by Gamatronic and has received proper authorization and certification has Gamatronic’s permission to apply modifications to our products in North America. Modifications could entail adding or removing modules as well as performing service or maintenance.

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