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The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and/or sold by Vertiv. This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv. Any copying, use or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited.
IMPORTANT! This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Read this manual thoroughly and the safety and regulatory information, available at https://www.vertiv.com/ComplianceRegulatoryInfo, before attempting to install, connect to supply, or operate this UPS.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 2 EDGE Description The Liebert® EDGE is a line-interactive UPS designed for IT applications such as network closets and small data centers. It is available in 1U, 2U, 3U and MT(mini tower) form factors. It provides reliable power protection for servers, critical nodes, network workstations, large network peripherals, network routers, bridges, hubs and other electronic equipment.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 2.3 Front Panel NOTE: For detailed descriptions of the LCD display. See Controls. Figure 2.2 Controls and Display ITEM DESCRIPTION ESC/MUTE button. SeeControls, for details. DOWN/LEFT button. SeeControls, for details. UP/RIGHT button. See Controls, for details. ENTER/ button.
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• Inspect the UPS for shipping damage. If any shipping damage is found, report it to the carrier and your local dealer or your Vertiv representative immediately. • Check the accessories included in packaging list. If there is any discrepancy, contact your local dealer or your Vertiv representative immediately.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 3.3 Preparation for Installation 3.3.1 Installation Environment Unpack the UPS and conduct the following checks: • Install the UPS indoors in a controlled environment, where it cannot be accidentally turned off. The installation environment should meet the specifications listed in Specifications. •...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide ITEM DESCRIPTION Connect the two halves of the stand together. Place the UPS in the stands. Make sure that the stands are installed 70 mm from the edge of the unit. Figure 3.2 Attaching stands to the UPS and external battery ITEM DESCRIPTION Connect the two halves of the stand to the spacer, after installing the additional stand components shown in item 4, and...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Rack-mount Installation CAUTION: Do not use the mounting brackets to lift the unit. Only use the mounting brackets to secure the UPS to the rack. To install the UPS or EBC in a rack see Figure 3.3 below . Figure 3.3 Installing the UPS in a rack ITEM DESCRIPTION...
3.6 USB Communication Connection Basic monitoring of the EDGE and unattended controlled shutdown of your computer in case of a power failure can be done using the Vertiv Power Assist software via the USB port. Visit www.vertiv.com/powerassist for additional information.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 3.8 External Battery Cabinet Connection on 2U and 3U VRLA Models (Optional) External battery cabinets provide longer battery run-time for connected devices. Refer to Specifications, and Battery Run Times, to select the appropriate model and quantity for your PSI5 model and applications.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 3.9 Network Communication Card Connection (Optional) Advanced monitoring and simple control of the EDGE can be done with the use of a Vertiv Liebert IntelliSlot Unity Communications card. Visit www.vertiv.com/intellislot for additional information. To install the card: Remove the two screws and protective cover on the rear-panel Network Communications Port.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 4 Operations 4.1 Modes of Operation 4.1.1 Off Mode The UPS input is plugged into a stable, nominal source, but the outlets are turned off. The internal batteries are charging. 4.1.2 On/Normal Mode The UPS input is plugged into a stable, nominal source, and the outlets are turned on. The internal batteries are charging.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 4.1.9 Controls Figure 4.1 Display and Buttons on the front panel Table 4.1 Control-button descriptions ITEM FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mute the alarm: Press and hold this button for at least 2 seconds to mute an active alarm. ESC/MUTE Esc Key: Press this button to exit from menu or cancel the setting.
4.2.1 Default Screen and Flow Screens At start-up, the UPS executes a system test and displays the Vertiv logo screen for about 10 seconds. After the test completes, an overview screen shows status information, the active (green) power path, and the non-working power path (gray).
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide NOTE: While the UPS is operating, the LCD will dim and display a screen saver if there is no active alarm or user interaction for two minutes. After 5 minutes, the screen will turn off. Any button press will wake it.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 4.2.2 Main menu Screen To access the main menu, press Enter while at the flow screen. Use the arrow buttons to select the sub- menu options, and press Enter to open the sub menu. Press ESC to return to the flow screen. 4.2.3 Status Screen The status screen displays voltages, currents, frequencies, and parameters on individual tabs for input, battery, output, and load status.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Input brownout count The number of times that the input voltage was too low to support the load and the UPS was forced to switch to battery power (brown out) Resets to 0 when the UPS is powered down. Battery Status Options Battery status Current battery state: charging, discharging, or fully-charged...
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Energy (kWh) Output power Load Status Options Sout (kVA) Apparent output power Pout (kW) Active output power Power factor Power factor of output power Load percent (%) Percentage of recent power rated to output power 4.2.4 Settings Submenu The settings screen consists of tabs that list UPS settings for configuration and adjusting parameters with tabs for: •...
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Sets the number of attached external battery cabinets or allows the number of EBCs to be detected automatically with Autodetect. Autodetect is used only for Vertiv EBCs. If more than 6 Vertiv EBCs are connected, autodetect does not function and this must be set manually. For third-party external batteries, set this option to 0 and use “External battery AH”...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Low battery time Sounds an alarm when the selected amount of time remains for the UPS to operate in Battery mode. • 2 - 30 minutes (default of 2) Battery periodic test enable The UPS can periodically self-test the battery. •...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Monitor Settings Options Language Selects the language of the display options are: • English (default) • Français (French) • Português (Portuguese) • Español (Spanish) • 简 体 中 文 (Chinese) • Deutsch (German) • 日 本 語 (Japanese) •...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Auto restart delay Length of time to elapse before an automatic restart after input power is restored • 0 - 999 seconds (default 0) Start with no battery Allows the UPS to start when the battery has reached the end of discharge (EOD). This can be used to turn on the UPS and power the attached load without battery protection when utility power has been restored after the battery was fully depleted.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide • Active close = The UPS will activate the EPO function when Pin 1 and Pin 2 are closed (shorted) 4 Operations...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Outlet1 Parameter Options Turn on/off outlet (LI models) Turns on or turns off the outlet based on the current state. Provides a confirmation window with Yes/No options to confirm turning on the outlet. Turn off outlet (VRLA models) Opens the dialog to turn off the programmable outlet.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Settings based on backup time Control outlets based on battery backup time remaining. Threshold of turning off the outlet (min) When the selected amount of time remains on battery mode, the outlet is turned off. Select the checkbox to enable or disable (default) the option. •...
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 4.2.5 Control Screen The Control screen offers UPS-control options. To adjust the UPS controls: At the main menu, select the Control icon, and press Enter. 2. Press Enter on the Control tab. 3. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor through the options. Press Enter on the option to be modified.
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Table 4.2 Alarm Messages table Message Description Aux. power fault UPS internal auxiliary power voltage fault. Contact Vertiv Technical Support. Battery cabinet More than 10 external battery cabinets are connected to the UPS. Disconnect excess battery cabinets. connect abnormal The battery has reached the end of discharge and mains/utility power is unavailable. Restore the mains Battery EOD power.
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The inverter is turned off when the inverter output voltage or current exceed the ranges set. If bypass is Inverter fault available, the UPS will transfer to bypass mode, otherwise the system will power off. Contact Vertiv Technical Support. Inverter load capacity is larger than the rated value, overload delay time is up, inverter shuts down. If bypass is available, the system will transfer to the bypass mode, otherwise the system will power off.
This occurs when the output is off and the system detects that there is still voltage on the output. Check not zero output equipment for backfeeds or contact Vertiv Technical Support. Load off due to The system was shut down in battery mode. This will clear when the system is turned back on.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide • Product tab - shows UPS identification information, firmware versions, and information about the communication card (when the card is installed). To view the product and battery-age information: At the main menu, select the About icon, and press Enter. 2.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 4. A prompt will appear to confirm the selection. Use the arrow buttons to select Yes and press Enter. NOTE: The operation is password protected. The password is 12345. Restore factory default If the operation success, it will restore configuration to factory defaults. 4 Operations...
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 4.3 Editing Display and Operation Settings You may adjust the display settings and UPS configuration via the LCD. The display and operation settings are password protected. The default password is 111111 (six ones). To enter the password: Use the arrow buttons to increase the digits or move to the next digit.
Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 4.3.1 Changing the Password The default password is 111111 (six ones). You must use the current password to change the password. At the main menu, select the Settings icon, and press Enter. 2. At the password prompt, use the up-arrow to select the first digit, press the down-arrow to move to the next digit, repeat for each digit, then press Enter to access the settings.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 4.5 Faults (continued) Fault Cause Battery voltage abnormal The battery voltage exceeds the normal range. The internal heat sink temperature or ambient temperature exceeds the setting range, and the output Over temp is off. Overload The UPS output is overloaded Charger failure The charger does not have output and battery voltage is low...
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The EDGE charges the batteries continuously when it is connected to input power. If the EDGE will be stored for a long time, Vertiv™ recommends connecting the UPS to input power every 4 to 6 months for at least 2 hours for LI models and 24 hours for lead acid models to ensure full recharge of the batteries.
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NOTE: Default Settings password is 111111 7. Properly dispose of old batteries at an appropriate recycling center or return them to Vertiv in the packing material for the replacement batteries. Figure 5.1 Removing the battery box from 1U, 2U, and 3U units to replace batteries...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Figure 5.2 Replacing the batteries on MT models ITEM DESCRIPTION With unit laying on left side, remove screws from battery cover. Remove the battery cover. Slide out the battery kit and disconnect the battery connector. Connect the battery connector to the replacement battery. Slide the replacement battery kit into the UPS.
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide 6 Specifications Table 6.1 Specifications, EDGE-500IRM1U,EDGE-1000IRM1U and EDGE-1500IRM1U MODEL EDGE-500IRM1U EDGE-1000IRM1U EDGE-1500IRM1U Power Rating @ 230V 500VA / 450W / 2.2A 1000VA / 900W / 4.4A 1500VA / 1350W / 6.7A Dimensions, D×W×H, in. (mm) Unit Dimensions, W x D x H, mm 438 x 380 x 43 438 x 480 x 43 438 x 600 x 43...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 6.1 Specifications, EDGE-500IRM1U,EDGE-1000IRM1U and EDGE-1500IRM1U (continued) MODEL EDGE-500IRM1U EDGE-1000IRM1U EDGE-1500IRM1U Power Rating @ 230V 500VA / 450W / 2.2A 1000VA / 900W / 4.4A 1500VA / 1350W / 6.7A Output Output Voltages (on battery) 200 / 208 / 220 / 230 / 240 VAC (230 VAC is factory default) Output Frequency (on battery) Autodetect 50/60 Hz ±1% Output Receptacles - not...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 6.2 Specifications, EDGE-750IMT, EDGE-1000IMT and EDGE-1500IMT (continued) MODEL EDGE-750IMT EDGE-1000IMT EDGE-1500IMT Power Rating @ 230V 750VA / 675W / 3.3A 1000VA / 900W / 4.4A 1500VA / 1350W / 6.7A 45 to 65 Hz Autodetect 50 / 60 Hz Frequency Input Range Battery to Normal comeback at 50Hz: 47 to 53Hz Battery to Normal comeback at 60Hz: 57 to 63Hz...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 6.2 Specifications, EDGE-750IMT, EDGE-1000IMT and EDGE-1500IMT (continued) MODEL EDGE-750IMT EDGE-1000IMT EDGE-1500IMT Power Rating @ 230V 750VA / 675W / 3.3A 1000VA / 900W / 4.4A 1500VA / 1350W / 6.7A Operating Altitude 3000 m @ 0°C to 40 °C without derating <45 dBA AVR mode, >70% load Audible Noise <55 dBA Battery mode...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 6.3 Specifications, EDGE-1500IRT2UXL, EDGE-2200IRT2UXL,EDGE-3000IRT2UXL and EDGE- 3000IRT3UXL (continued) MODEL EDGE-1500IRT2UXL EDGE-2200IRT2UXL EDGE-3000IRT2UXL EDGE-3000IRT3UXL Power Rating @ 230V 1500VA / 1350W / 6.7 A 2200VA / 1980W / 9.8A 3000VA / 2700W / 13.3A High Line Normal to 220 / 229 / 242 / 253 / 264 VAC Buck High Line Buck to...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 6.3 Specifications, EDGE-1500IRT2UXL, EDGE-2200IRT2UXL,EDGE-3000IRT2UXL and EDGE- 3000IRT3UXL (continued) MODEL EDGE-1500IRT2UXL EDGE-2200IRT2UXL EDGE-3000IRT2UXL EDGE-3000IRT3UXL Power Rating @ 230V 1500VA / 1350W / 6.7 A 2200VA / 1980W / 9.8A 3000VA / 2700W / 13.3A 101% - alarm warning 106% - alarm warning and shutdown after 60 seconds Output Overload 126% - alarm warning and shutdown after 50 seconds...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 6.4 Specifications, EDGELI-1500IRT2U, EDGELI-2200IRT2U, EDGELI-3000IRT2U EDGELI- MODEL EDGELI-2200IRT2U EDGELI-3000IRT2U 1500IRT2U 1500VA / 1350W / Power Rating @ 230V 2200VA / 1980W / 9.8A 3000VA / 2700W /13.3A 6.7 A Dimensions, D×W×H, in. (mm) Unit Dimensions, W x D x H, mm 438 x 410 x 86 438 x 510 x 86 438 x 610 x 86...
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Liebert® EDGE Installer/User Guide Table 6.4 Specifications, EDGELI-1500IRT2U, EDGELI-2200IRT2U, EDGELI-3000IRT2U (continued) EDGELI- MODEL EDGELI-2200IRT2U EDGELI-3000IRT2U 1500IRT2U 1500VA / 1350W / Power Rating @ 230V 2200VA / 1980W / 9.8A 3000VA / 2700W /13.3A 6.7 A Output Output Voltages (on battery) 200 / 208 / 220 / 230 / 240 VAC (230 VAC is factory default) Output Frequency (on battery) Autodetect 50/60 Hz ±1%...
Appendix A: Technical Support Our Technical Support staff is ready to assist you with any installation or operating issues you may encounter with your Liebert® product. Visit https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/ for additional assistance. Alternatively, please call or e-mail us: In Europe, Middle East, and Asia EMEA Multi-language technical support and warranty e: warranty.channel.emea@vertiv.com...
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