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Safety Instructions • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. See installation instructions before connecting to the supply. This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the MBP. • In the event of a fire, please use a dry powder fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire.
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Dangerous voltage levels are present within the system. It should be opened ⚫ exclusively by qualified service personnel. High leakage current may be present. Earth connection is essential before ⚫ connecting to the supply. Precautions must be taken for all handling, Wear rubber gloves and boots. ⚫...
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installation in rack system). Straps are provided only for unpacking the unit manually from the carton; ⚫ don’t use the straps to carry the unit around. The unit may slip from the straps during handling (risk of injury and product damage): keep 12”...
1. Introduction Thank you for selecting the Eaton MBP (Maintenance ByPass) for use with the Eaton 9SX 15- 20KPMAU series UPS.. When installed and used properly as outlined in this manual, the MBP provides the ability to bypass the UPS power and battery modules for servicing whist keeping the critical load up.
concerning waste. At the end of its service life, the product must be transported to a processing center for electrical and electronic waste. 1.1 Model configuration N.W.(kg) Note Model name Size W*H*D(mm) single MBP MBP20K 438*129(3U)*465 12.8 (Basic version) single MBP MBP20KPDU 438*129(3U)*465 13.6...
1.2 Appearance Front view (With front panel) Notes: 1. Ventilation area 2. Maintenance Bypass label 1.2.1 Single MBP (Basic version) Front view (Remove front panel) Rear view...
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Notes: RJ45 ports (Detect EBM / MBP) AC input terminal ports AC output segment 1(Not programmable) UPS ports Input switch Maintenance bypass switch Single MBP (standard version): 1.2.2 Front view (Remove front panel) Rear view Note: 1. RJ45 ports (Detect EBM / MBP) 2.
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8. Breakers for IEC output sockets 9. Input switch 10. Maintenance bypass switch 1.2.3 1+1 parallel MBP (standard version): Front view (Remove front panel) Rear view Note: 1. RJ45 ports (Detect EBM / MBP) 2. AC input terminal ports 3. AC output segment 1 (Not programmable) 4.
Installation 2.1 Unpacking and inspection Please carefully check the module for damages during transportation. Any damages or missing accessories should be reported to the supplier or carrier immediately. Do not carry the modules by the front and rear panels 2.1.1 Unpacking the Unit 2.1.2 Inspecting accessories MBP accessories MBP20K...
2.2 Mechanical installation The MBP supports two installation modes: Tower installation and rack installation. The MBP should be located at the top (rack installation), or to the left (tower installation) of the power module for cable connection access. (as shown below) Rack installation Tower installation Allow for 500mm front and rear clearance from the module for ventilation...
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Fasten the rail kit to cabinet with 8pcs M5 screws + washers (as below): Install the mounting ears. Lock the left/right mounting ears into the MBP with 8pcs of M4 flat screws (take note of the correct orientation of the mounting ears as below) Note: There are 2 other possible mounting positions for the mounting ears to suit different rack depths:...
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Take the MBP to the rail kit and push backwards; secure to the cabinet posts with 4pcs M5 screws + washers (as below). 2.2.2 Tower mount Place the MBP on the left side of the UPS and align it with the front panel of the UPS module.
Wiring This section outlines the AC input/output cable connections for the MBP, and the connection to the UPS’ power module. When installing and connecting the MBP, configure the circuit breaker and the feed protection contactor before connecting the MBP to prevent current feedback. a “voltage feedback risk” warning label must be added to the feeder protection contactor or similar feeder.
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Three phase system Recommended circuit breaker and contactor current specifications: Breaker Contactor MBP model Input mode ≥125A 1 phase main input D type 125A 3 phase main input D type 63A ≥63A D type 100A ≥100A 1 phase bypass input MBP20K D type 40A MBP20KPDU...
D type 230A ≥230A 1 phase bypass input D type 80A 3 phase bypass input ≥80A 1 phase output D type 230A ≥230A 3 phase output D type 80A ≥80A Cable and connector The cable’s conductor size should be selected based on the size of the UPS power module. Refer to the following two tables for the cross-sectional dimensions in mm².
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20kVA UPS 20KVA UPS Input Output Main input Bypass input Input/ Output MBP Model Mode MBP20K MBP20KPDU MBP20KPARA : Notes 1. For single input connection, please select the larger conductor size cross-section. 2. UPS output cable length is recommended not to exceed 10m. Please refer to the following table for conductor’s terminal selection: Conductor cross-section (Unit:mm²) Ring terminal type...
3.1 Wiring of single MBP (Standard version) Single MBP (Standard version) terminal block (TB) layout as below: Notes: 1. AC input TB: N/N/mL1/ bL1/ mL2/bL2/ mL3/bL3/PE (‘m’ is main input,’b’ is bypass input) 2. AC segment 1 (Not programmable): PE/N/N/L1/L2/ L3 3.
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Label for Mode-setting Note: This MBP supports the following 4 modes of connection by default, with Copper busbars #1, #3, #4, and #5, as well as 4 pieces of ‘Mode-setting label’ are included as accessories. 3-3(single source)/ 3-3(dual source) 3-1(single source)/ 3-1(dual source) To configure to the following 4 modes of connection, contact your supplier for the issue of Copper Busbars #6, #7, and #8, as well as the corresponding ‘Mode-setting label’.
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3.1.1 Mode 3-1(single source) (Default) Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’, then connect the AC cabe (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL1/bL1/bL2/bL3’ with ‘busbar #4’, then connect the AC cable (L1) to it IV.
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Remove all busbars from the UPS Connect the UPS to MBP with the ‘Cable to UPS1’ included in the MBP’s accessory 3.1.2 Mode 3-1(Dual source) Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’ III.
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III. Bridge the ‘AC segment terminal L1/L2/L3’ with ‘busbar #3’, then connect the AC cable(L) to it Connection to the UPS: Remove all busbars from the UPS Connect the UPS to MBP with the ‘Cable to UPS1’ included in the MBP’s accessory Mode 3-3(single source) :...
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IV. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL2/bL2’ with ‘busbar #1’, then connect the AC cable (L2) to it V. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL3/bL3’ with ‘busbar #1’, then connect the AC cable (L3) to it Output: I. Connect the ground cable (PE) to the chassis II.
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Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’ III. Connect the AC main source cable (N) and bypass source cable with lugs on top of each other to the aforementioned (N) terminal busbar #1 IV.
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3.1.5 Mode 1-1(single source) Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminals mL1/bL1/mL2/bL2/mL3/bL3 with ‘busbar #6’, then connect the AC cable (L) to it Output: I.
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II. Connect the UPS to MBP with the ‘Cable to UPS1’ included in the MBP’s accessories 3.1.6 Mode 1-1(Dual source) Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’ III.
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II. Bridge the ‘AC segment terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC segment terminals L1/L2/L3’ with ‘busbar #3’, then connect the AC cable (L) to it Connection to the UPS: I.
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Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminals mL1/bL1/mL2/mL3 with ‘busbar #8’, then connect the AC cable (L) to it Output: I.
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3.1.8 Mode 1-3(Dual source) Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N’ with ‘busbar #1’ III. Connect the AC main source cable (N) and bypass source cable (N) with lugs on top of each other to the aforementioned N/N terminal busbar #1 IV.
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Connection to the UPS: I. Remove all the busbars of the UPS II. Connect the UPS to the MBP with the ‘Cable to UPS1’ included in the MBP’s accessory Notes: • Bypass is not available in this mode. Please use with caution. •...
3.2 Wiring of single MBP (Basic version) Single MBP (Basic version) terminal block (TB) layout as below: Notes: 1. AC input TB: N/N/mL1/ bL1/ mL2/bL2/ mL3/bL3/PE (‘m’ is main input,’b’ is bypass input) 2. AC segment 1 (Not programmable): PE/N/N/L1/L2/ L3 3.
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Label for Mode-setting Notes: This MBP supports the following 4 modes of connection by default, with Copper busbars #1, #3, #4, and #5, as well as 4 pieces of ‘Mode-setting label’ are included as accessories. 3-3(single source)/ 3-3(dual source) 3-1(single source)/ 3-1(dual source) To configure to the following 4 modes of connection, contact your supplier for the issue of Copper Busbars #6, #7, and #8, as well as the corresponding ‘Mode-setting label’.
3.3 Wiring of 1+1 parallel MBP(standard version) 1+1 parallel MBP (standard version) terminal block (TB) layout is as below: Notes: AC input TB: N/N/N/mL1/ bL1/ mL2/bL2/ mL3/bL3/PE (‘m’ is main input,’b’ is bypass input) AC segment 1 (Not programmable): PE/N/N/N/L1/L2/L3 AC segment 2 (Programmable): N/N/N/L1/L2/L3/PE UPS1 TB ports UPS2 TB ports...
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Label for Mode-setting Note: This MBP supports the following 4 modes of connection by default, with Copper busbars #3, #9, #10, #12, #15, as well as 4 pcs of ‘Mode-setting label’ are included as accessories. 3-3(single source)/ 3-3(dual source) 3-1(single source)/ 3-1(dual source) To configure to the following 4 modes of connection, contact your supplier for the issue fo Copper Busbars #6, #7, #8, as well as the corresponding ‘Mode-setting label’.
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Mode 3-1(single source) (Default MBP wiring mode) 3.3.1 Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #9’, then connect the AC source cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminals mL1/bL1/bL2/bL3’ with ‘busbar #15’, then connect the AC cable (L1) to it IV.
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II. Bridge the ‘AC segment terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #3’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC segment terminals L1/L2/L3’ with ‘busbar #3’, then connect the AC cable (L) to it Connecting to UPS 1 and UPS 2: I.
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Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #3’ III. Connect the AC main source cable (N), and bypass source cable (N) to the aforementioned N/N/N terminal busbar #3 IV.
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Mode 3-3(single source) : 3.3.3 Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #9’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL1/bL1’ with busbar #10’, then connect the AC cable (L1) to it IV.
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cable (L3) to it Output: I. Connect the ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC segment terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #3’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Connect the ‘AC segment terminal L1/L2/L3’ to AC cable (L1/L2/L3) Connecting to UPS 1 and UPS 2: III.
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Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #9’, then connect the AC cable (N), and bypass source cable (N) to it III. Connect the ‘AC input terminal mL1/mL2/mL3’ to the main source cable (L1/L2/L3) IV.
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Mode 1-1(single source) : 3.3.5 Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #9’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL1/bL1/mL2/bL2/mL3/bL3’ with ‘busbar #11’, then connect the AC cable (L) to it Output: I.
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AC cable (L) to it Connecting to UPS 1 and UPS 2: I. Remove all busbars of the UPS II. Connect UPS 1 and UPS 2 to the MBP with ‘Cable to UPS 1’ and Cable to UPS 2’ included in the MBP’s accessory Mode 1-1(Dual source) :...
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III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL1/mL2/mL3’ with ‘busbar #13’, then connect the main source cable (L) to it IV. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal bL1/bL2/bL3’ with ‘busbar #12’, then connect the bypass source cable (L) to it Output: I. Connect the ground cable (PE) to the chassis II.
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Mode 1-3(single source) : 3.3.7 Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #9’, then connect the AC cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL1/bL1/mL2/mL3’ with ‘busbar #14’, then connect the AC cable (L) to it Output: I.
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III. Connect the ‘AC segment terminal L1/L2/L3’ to AC cable (L1/L2/L3) Connecting to UPS 1 and UPS 2: I. Remove all busbars of the UPS II. Connect UPS 1 and UPS 2 to the MBP with ‘Cable to UPS 1’ and Cable to UPS 2’...
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Input: I. Connect the main-ground cable (PE) to the chassis II. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal N/N/N’ with ‘busbar #9’, then connect the AC main source cable (N) and bypass source cable (N) to it III. Bridge the ‘AC input terminal mL1/mL2/mL3’ with ‘busbar #12’, then connect the main source cable (L) to it IV.
4. Operation This section describes the operation of the MBP, using the operation of the 1+1 Parallel MBP as an example. 4.1 Wiring of detection cable Notes: • Refer to section 3 to complete the AC connection of the UPS and MBP. •...
4.2 Normal mode to maintenance bypass mode Remove plastic-panel: Loosen the plastic panel screws of the MBP and remove the plastic panel as shown below. Rotate the ‘Maintenance Bypass Switch’: Remove the protective panel of 'Maintenance Bypass Switch'. At this point, the UPS will transfer to internal bypass automatically (given MBP detection cables are connected properly).
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Remove the UPS: Disconnect all the EBMs from the UPS and ensure that the UPS has been completely shut down. Remove all the wiring between the MBP and the UPS, then remove the UPS for maintenance/replacement. Caution: When removing the ‘UPS to MBP’ connection cables, only remove the top cover of the terminal box.
Appendix 2: Product specification Model name MBP20K MBP20KPDU MBP20KPARA Voltage range 220/230/240VAC (Phase voltage) Frequency 50/60Hz Input Rated current 129A MAX 258A MAX (Single phase input) Rated current 43A MAX 86A MAX (Three phase input) Rated voltage 220/230/240VAC (Phase voltage) Frequency 50/60Hz Bypass...