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Eaton BladeUPS Maintenance Bypass Cabinet (MBC) ® ® Installation and Operation Manual For use with Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) systems...
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Eaton, BladeUPS, and Cutler-Hammer are registered trademarks of Eaton Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Copyright 2013 Eaton Corporation, Raleigh, NC, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Eaton Corporation.
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Special Symbols The following are examples of symbols used on the UPS or accessories to alert you to important information: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Observe the warning associated with the risk of electric shock symbol. CAUTION: REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Refer to your operator's manual for additional information, such as important operating and maintenance instructions.
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Connecting Power Wiring ........3-5 BladeUPS and MBC Communication and Signaling ....3-7 3.3.1...
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Specifications Diagram ........A-4 Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Distribution Configuration Options ..A-5 Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
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Figure 3-4. MBC with covers removed ............3-6 Figure 3-5. Eaton BladeUPS Communication Options and Control Terminals ......3-9 Figure 3-6.
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While the BladeUPS modules have an internal bypass, the MBC provides full system bypass to allow for testing and maintenance. With the MBC, service, testing, and maintenance can be performed on up to a full rack of BladeUPS modules without interrupting power to the critical load.
A 75 kVA 480-208/120V Delta/Wye isolation transformer converts 480 Vac utility input to 208V UPS input for applications that require 208V, and for use with the distribution panels supplying 208/120 Vac to the critical load. Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
40C (104F). Do not operate near water or excessive humidity (95% max). The system is not intended for outdoor use. Ensure all power is disconnected before performing installation or service. Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
UPS cabinet, the MBC, and options or accessories that have been installed. The term standalone refers to cabinets that are not physically attached to the UPS, and are wired with external customer-supplied wiring. Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
® ® BladeUPS 5.1 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) systems for the following additional information: UPS cabinet, optional components, and accessory installation instructions, including site preparation, planning for installation, and wiring and safety information. Detailed illustrations of cabinets and optional accessories with dimensional and connection point drawings are provided.
Chapter 2 Installation Plan and Preparation Use the following basic sequence of steps to install the Eaton BladeUPS Maintenance Bypass Cabinet (MBC). Create an installation plan for the MBC (Chapter 2). Prepare your site for the MBC (Chapter 2). Inspect, unpack, and unload the MBC (Chapter 2 and 3).
Figure 2-1. Eaton BladeUPS Maintenance Bypass Cabinet with Shipping Pallet WARNING The MBC is heavy (544.31 kg/1200 lb). If unpacking instructions are not closely followed, the cabinet may tip and cause serious injury. Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
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Installation Plan and Preparation CAUTION Do not install a damaged cabinet. Report any damage to the carrier and contact your Eaton service representative immediately. Do not tilt the MBC more than 10 from vertical or the cabinet may tip over.
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All wiring should be performed by a licensed electrician. Installation should be performed only by qualified personnel. WARNING The MBC and BladeUPS rack should be completely isolated from all power sources prior to and during installation of wiring and communication cards. Refer to the following while installing the MBC: See the Appendix for installation drawings and additional installation notes.
Control wiring is 16-22GA 75C copper wire only. Tighten to 7 lb-in, and run intercabinet wiring through conduit. After signal input wiring is connected between the MBC and the BladeUPS, the UPS firmware setting must be set to FORCE BYPASS to allow the system to force a maintenance bypass mode.
20 x 1 1/2-inch hex head screws that secure each vent cover. Remove and retain the vent covers and screws for reinstallation. 1/4” Hex Head Screws Figure 3-1. Removing the Vent Cover on the Front Door Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
Place the forks of the forklift in the specified location to lift the cabinet from the pallet (see Figure 3-3). Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
User’s Guide (Preassembled and Standard Systems) ® ® For use with Eaton BladeUPS 5.1 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) systems for UPS cabinet wiring information, conduit locations, and terminal locations. To connect the MBC power wiring: Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1...
Installation Verify that the UPS system is turned off and all power sources are removed. Refer to the Eaton ® BladeUPS ® User’s Guide (Preassembled and Standard Systems) For use with Eaton BladeUPS 5.1 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) systems for shutdown instructions.
BladeUPS and MBC Communication and Signaling In a parallel BladeUPS system, only one UPS is required to be connected by signal input wiring to the MBC. This UPS transmits bypass instructions to the other UPSs through the pull chain and Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card communication interface.
The firmware on the UPS also provides a user setting for the Force Bypass mode feature.This setting is enabled using the LCD menu display on the front panel of the BladeUPS. With this setup, if the UPS is accidently left in service before closing the MBB, the signal wiring between the UPS and the MBC senses this error and immediately forces the UPS to maintenance bypass mode.
CAUTION In a UPS connected to utility power, X-Slot cards remain powered on even if the input breaker is off. Verify that the UPS system is turned off and all power sources are removed. Refer to the Eaton ® BladeUPS ®...
MBC. The other contact can be either NO or normally closed (NC). This contact connects directly to the REPO connections on the BladeUPS. Verify that the UPS system is turned off and all power sources are removed. Refer to the Eaton ®...
Start screen. Starting Up the MBC Although this unit can be started by any knowledgeable contractor or end user, Eaton offers optional startup and maintenance contracts using factory authorized service personnel Completing the Installation Checklist The final step in installing the MBC is completing the following installation checklist (see the Appendix A.1,...
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480V. An isolation transformer in the Maintenance Bypass Cabinet (MBC) converts the 480V input power to 208V and routes the power to the BladeUPS to be used in conjunction with data center equipment.
PANEL BOARD B MAIN POWER FLOW IN UPS MODE MAIN POWER FLOW IN MAINTENANCE BYPASS MODE Figure 4-2. Path of Current in Maintenance Bypass Mode Example Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
Chapter 5 Maintenance The components inside the Eaton BladeUPS Maintenance Bypass Cabinet (MBC) are secured to a sturdy metal frame. All repairable parts and assemblies are located for easy removal, with very little disassembly. This design allows authorized service personnel to perform routine maintenance and servicing quickly.
Scheduling Maintenance Training A basic training course, available from Eaton, gives you a competent working knowledge of the UPS system and MBC operation. The class also teaches you how to perform first level corrective maintenance. For more information about training and other services, contact the Help Desk (see page 1-6).
Chapter 6 Controls and Operation This chapter describes the Eaton BladeUPS Maintenance Bypass Cabinet (MBC) controls and instructions for operating the UPS system. Locating Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Controls Figure 6-1 identifies and shows the location of the controls on the MBC. The MBC contains the following...
Before starting the UPS with the MBC, verify that all installation tasks are complete. The preliminary startup verifies all electrical interconnections to ensure the installation was successful and the UPS system operates properly. Verify that the UPS is Off. For additional information, refer to the Operation chapter in the Eaton ® BladeUPS ®...
® ® (Preassembled and Standard Systems) For use with Eaton BladeUPS 5.1 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) systems to confirm the following detailed instructions on placing the UPS in Bypass mode: - Press the CONTROLS pushbutton on the main menu bar. The System Controls screen appears.
Only trained personnel familiar with the operation of this equipment should transfer loads. Failure to follow this transfer sequence may cause loss of power to loads or overload protection devices to activate. Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
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Controls and Operation Close the RIB on the MBC to supply power to the BladeUPS. Verify that the UPS is operating and is in Bypass mode. For additional information, refer to the Operation chapter in the Eaton ® BladeUPS ®...
® ® Guide (Preassembled and Standard Systems) For use with Eaton BladeUPS 5.1 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) systems for detailed instructions on placing the UPS in Normal mode. Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1...
Product Specifications The following tables detail the model characteristics such as input, output, and environmental specifications for the Eaton BladeUPS Maintenance Bypass Cabinet (MBC). The MBC is a free-standing cabinet with safety shields behind the doors. Table 7-1. Model Characteristics...
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Storage Temperature –25 to 60C (–13 to 140F) Relative Humidity (Operating and 5% to 95% maximum noncondensing Storage) Acoustical Noise EMI Suppression Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Immunity Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
End-User an invoice (which the End-User agrees to pay), for the value of the replacement product. If the Warranted Item is to be replaced by Eaton, but the End-User is unwilling or unable to supply a credit card number or purchase order for the value of the replacement product, Eaton will use commercially reasonable...
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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The remedies of the End-User set forth herein are exclusive and are the sole remedies for any failure of Eaton to comply with its obligations hereunder. In no event shall Eaton be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages of any kind or type whatsoever, resulting from, or in connection with, any claim or cause of action, whether brought in contract or in tort (including negligence or strict liability).
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OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE: In the United States, call the Customer Reliability Center 7x24 at 800-356-5737. Outside of the United States, contact your local Eaton product sales or service representative. For comments or questions about this Warranty, write to the Customer Quality Representative, 3301 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 USA.
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Appendix A Installation Reference Appendices The information in this appendix will help during the planning and installation of the Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet. This appendices included in this section are listed in Table A-1 Table A-1. Installation Reference Appendices...
MBC remote emergency power-off (REPO) signal wiring is connected from the MBC to the REPO button. Ensure that SEPARATE contact was used to wire the REPO to the UPS. Eaton BladeUPS 12 kVA Maintenance Bypass Cabinet Installation and Operation Manual P-164000130—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/powerquality...
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