IBM 6000 VA LCD 4U Installation And Maintenance Manual

IBM 6000 VA LCD 4U Installation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 6000 VA LCD 4U Rack UPS 6000 VA UPS 3U Extended Battery Module Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 3 6000 VA LCD 4U Rack UPS 6000 VA UPS 3U Extended Battery Module Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices,” on page 61, the Safety Information and Environmental Notices and User Guide documents on the IBM Documentation CD, and the Warranty Information document that comes with the product.
  • Page 5 Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza. Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2012...
  • Page 6 Antes de instalar este producto, lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Important: Each caution and danger statement in this document is labeled with a number. This number is used to cross reference an English-language caution or danger statement with translated versions of the caution or danger statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 7 DANGER When working on or around the system, observe the following precautions: Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: v Connect power to this unit only with the provided power cord. Do not use the provided power cord for any other product.
  • Page 8 To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
  • Page 9 The following general safety information should be used for all rack-mounted devices: DANGER Observe the following precautions when working on or around your IT rack system: v Heavy equipment—personal injury or equipment damage might result if mishandled. v Always lower the leveling pads on the rack cabinet. v Always install stabilizer brackets on the rack cabinet.
  • Page 10 3. You can connect only one extended battery module to the UPS. 4. For input voltage rating 115/200 – 127/220 V ac, the IBM 6000 VA LCD 4U Rack UPS (200 V / 208 V) must be connected phase-to-phase (and not phase-to-neutral), so that the input voltage of the UPS is 200 V or 220 V.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Rear view of the UPS ..... . . 7 6000 VA LCD 4U rack UPS (200 V / 208 V)....7 6000 VA LCD 4U rack UPS (230 V).
  • Page 12 Hardware service and support ....59 IBM Taiwan product service ....59 Appendix B.
  • Page 13 VCCI Class A statement ....66 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) statement ......66 Korea Communications Commission (KCC) statement .
  • Page 14 6000 VA UPS and 6000 VA EBM: Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Warranty Information document that comes with the product. See the Rack Installation Instructions document for complete rack installation instructions. For the IBM Redbooks Product Guide for the IBM 6000 VA LCD 4U Rack UPS, see http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/tips0793.html?Open. Important: Do not power the 6000 VA UPS from another UPS.
  • Page 16: Hardware And Software Requirements

    Hardware and software requirements The IBM Documentation CD requires the following minimum hardware and software: v Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 3 or later), Windows 2000, or Red ® Linux. v 100 MHz microprocessor. v 32 MB of RAM.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    The specifications of the UPS models and the extended battery modules are shown in the following tables. Note: All dimensions include the front bezel. Table 1. 6000 VA LCD 4U rack UPS specifications 6000 VA LCD 4U rack UPS 6000 VA LCD 4U rack UPS...
  • Page 18: Internal Circuit Configuration

    Notices and statements in this document The caution and danger statements in this document are also in the multilingual Safety Information document, which is on the IBM Documentation CD. Each statement is numbered for reference to the corresponding statement in the Safety Information document.
  • Page 19: Chapter 2. Installing The Uninterruptible Power Supply

    Two bezels (upper and lower) v Rack mount kit, including rails and mounting hardware v Documentation package v IBM UPS Manager CD (power-management software) v Serial and USB communication cables v Remote emergency power-off connector Front view of the UPS The following illustration shows the front view of the UPS.
  • Page 20 Note: The illustrations in this document might differ slightly from your hardware. For more information about the control panel on the front of the UPS, see “Control panel” on page 19. 6000 VA UPS and 6000 VA EBM: Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 21: Rear View Of The Ups

    Note: The shaded areas that are shown in the following illustrations indicate the load segment groupings. The shading does not appear on the chassis. 6000 VA LCD 4U rack UPS (200 V / 208 V) 6000 VA LCD 4U rack UPS (230 V)
  • Page 22: Front View Of The Extended Battery Module

    The following illustration shows the rear view of the 3U extended battery module. Rack installation To install the UPS or extended battery module in a rack cabinet, see the IBM Rack Installation Instructions document that comes with the rack mount kit.
  • Page 23: Connecting An Extended Battery Module To The Ups

    Connecting an extended battery module to the UPS Important: A small amount of arcing might occur while you are connecting the extended battery module to the UPS. This is normal and does not damage the unit or cause any safety concern. Insert the extended battery module cable into the UPS battery connector quickly and firmly.
  • Page 24 2. Align the extended battery module power cord with the extended battery module connector on the UPS. Firmly press the power cord into the UPS. 6000 VA UPS and 6000 VA EBM: Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 25: Completing The Installation

    Completing the installation To complete the installation of the UPS, complete the following steps: 1. If you are installing the IBM UPS Manager software, see “Installing the UPS Manager software” on page 31. 2. If you have not already done so, connect a computer to the UPS by using one of the communication cables that comes with the UPS.
  • Page 26 3. The pins must be open to keep the UPS running. If the UPS shuts down because the remote emergency power-off connector pins are shorted, restart the UPS by reopening the remote emergency power-off connector pins and turning on the UPS manually. Maximum resistance in the shorted loop is 10 ohm.
  • Page 27 3. Install the remote emergency power-off connector in the remote emergency power-off port on the rear of the UPS. Note: The orientation of the remote emergency power-off port on your UPS model might be different from what is shown in the following illustration. You might have to rotate the remote emergency power-off connector to install it.
  • Page 28: Hard-Wiring The Ups Input (For Licensed Electrician Only)

    Hard-wiring the UPS input (for licensed electrician only) CAUTION: The product might be equipped with a hard-wired power cable. Ensure that a licensed electrician performs the installation per the national electrical code. (C022) The 6000 VA UPS models require a dedicated branch circuit that meets the following requirements: v A breaker that is wall-mounted and readily accessible to the operator: 6000 VA, 200 V / 208 V models only: A 40 A 2-pole circuit breaker to provide...
  • Page 29 2. Remove the four screws that secure the terminal block cover to the UPS. Save the screws. 3. Punch a hole in the terminal block cover for the input conduit, using a round knockout punch or similar device. The hole must accommodate a 20 - 25.5 mm (0.75 - 1 in.) Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC).
  • Page 30 6. Connect the input and ground wires to the terminal block according to the following illustration and Table 4. Table 4. UPS wiring specifications Terminal UPS wire Terminal wire Tightening Wire functions position function size rating torque Input Input ground 5.26 - 16 mm 2.49 Nm (22 (10-6 AWG)
  • Page 31: Ups Initial Startup

    3. Make sure that all load segment circuit breakers are in the On position. 4. Turn on the main utility breaker. The UPS front panel display is illuminated. The IBM startup screen changes to the UPS status summary screen. Standby status is displayed on the front panel of the UPS.
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  • Page 33: Chapter 3. Operating The Uninterruptible Power Supply

    OK: Press this button to select the current menu or option. On the following screens, press and hold this button longer than 1 second: v On the User Setting screens, to save the displayed setting. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2012...
  • Page 34: Operating Modes

    v On the Meter and Notice/Alarm screens, to lock the screen (prevent the screen from returning to its default after timeout). A locked screen displays a small key image near the status icon. To unlock the screen, press any button to perform its usual function.
  • Page 35: Turning On The Ups

    Turning on the UPS After the UPS is connected to the power source, it enters Standby mode. To turn on the UPS, press the on/off button for approximately 1 second. The display changes from the start screen to the UPS Status Summary screen and shows the Standby icon flashing while the UPS starts.
  • Page 36: System Status

    System status The System Status provides the following information: v Battery status, including state and change level v Status summary (load percentage, output power, output voltage and frequency, and mode) v Notice or alarm status, if any are present If the message ALARM is displayed, press the down ( ) button to display the active notices, alarms, and battery status messages.
  • Page 37: Control Screens

    UPS firmware: Firmware version for the primary processor on the UPS Note: The network management card firmware screens are displayed only if an IBM Network Management Card is installed. See “IBM Network Management Card” on page 33. Chapter 3. Operating the uninterruptible power supply...
  • Page 38: Configuration

    Configuration Only the available options are displayed. User settings are not protected by default. You can enable the password through the User Password setting. The following table describes the options that you can change. Table 8. Configuration settings Description Available settings Default setting Change language [English] [French] [German] [Spanish] [Japanese] [Simplified...
  • Page 39 Table 8. Configuration settings (continued) Description Available settings Default setting Overload alarm level [10%] [20%] [30%]...[100%] 100% If 100%, the UPS issues an Output Overload alarm at load > 100%. Note: Output Overload Level 1 by default is set to 100% and is configurable from 10% to 100% in 10% increments through the LCD setting menu.
  • Page 40: Transferring The Ups Between Modes

    Table 8. Configuration settings (continued) Description Available settings Default setting LCD contrast [-5], [-4], [-3], [-2], [-1], [+0], [+1], [+2], [+3], [+4], [+5] [+0] The display contrast is adjustable from -5 to +5. This range covers the maximum adjustment for contrasting the background with the text in the visual display of the control panel.
  • Page 41: Behavior On Overload

    Behavior on overload The following table explains how the UPS responds to an overload condition. Table 9. Behavior on overload Overload severity Load level On utility power On Bypass On battery Level 1 100% to Overload alarm only and Overload alarm only and Overload alarm only, 101% support load indefinitely...
  • Page 42: Configuring Automatic Start Delay

    Configuring automatic start delay The load segments turn on automatically after the utility power returns if they were shut down by any of the following means: v The on/off button v An external command with the auto-restart option v Battery under voltage state v Automatic on battery shutdown command You can change the length of the restart delay time or disable automatic restart.
  • Page 43: Configuring Battery Settings

    To set the shutdown times for each load segment, complete the following steps: 1. From the main menu, press the down ( ) button to scroll to the Configuration menu, and press the OK button. 2. Press the down ( ) button to scroll to Automatic on Battery Shutdown, and press the OK button.
  • Page 44: Running Automatic Battery Tests

    Running automatic battery tests The automatic discharge test is enabled by default and runs during the transition from Float to Rest mode. After the test is complete, the charge cycle restarts to completely charge the batteries and then continues to Rest mode. The automatic test runs approximately once every three months and does not run again until after three more Float to Rest mode transitions.
  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Additional Uninterruptible Power Supply Features

    1. Connect a computer to either the RS-232 port or USB port on the UPS. See “RS-232 and USB communication ports.” 2. Insert the IBM UPS Manager CD that comes with the UPS into the CD or DVD drive. If the Software Wizard install menu does not automatically open, see the CD_ReadMe.txt file and follow the steps to manually open the wizard.
  • Page 46: Rs-232 Port

    RS-232 port To establish communication between the UPS and a computer, connect one end of the serial communication cable that comes with the UPS to the RS-232 port on the UPS. Connect the other end of the serial cable to the RS-232 port on a computer. Important: Do not use a USB-to-serial cable adapter with the RS-232 cable that comes with the UPS.
  • Page 47: Usb Port

    USB port The UPS can communicate with a USB-compliant computer by using the IBM UPS Manager software, which is compatible with a human interface device (HID). To establish communication between the UPS and a computer, connect the USB cable that comes with the UPS to the USB port on the UPS. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a USB port on a computer.
  • Page 48: Advanced Battery Management

    The ABM function has no impact on the daily operation of the UPS. For more information about the ABM function, see Retain tip: H205146 at http://www.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=migr-5089474. 6000 VA UPS and 6000 VA EBM: Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Hardware Maintenance Information

    Replaceable UPS components The replaceable components in the UPS are Tier 1 customer replaceable units (CRUs). Replacement of Tier 1 CRUs is your responsibility. If IBM installs a Tier 1 CRU at your request, you will be charged for the installation.
  • Page 50: Battery Replacement Guidelines

    To avoid possible explosion, do not burn. Exchange only with the IBM-approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations. In the United States, IBM has a process for the collection of this battery. For information, call 1-800-426-4333. Have the IBM part number for the battery unit available when you call.
  • Page 51 Replace batteries with the same number and type of batteries as originally installed in the UPS. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries might explode when exposed to flame. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes and can be extremely toxic.
  • Page 52 To replace the battery modules, complete the following steps: 1. Remove the upper and lower UPS front bezels. Press the two side latchs toward each other to release the bezel, and pull the bezel away. Repeat for the second bezel. 2.
  • Page 53 3. Remove the battery retaining bracket: a. Loosen the thumbscrew on the battery retaining bracket 1 . b. Slide the battery retaining bracket to the left 2 . c. Rotate the battery retaining bracket out 3 . d. Slide the battery retaining bracket to the right and remove it 4 . Chapter 5.
  • Page 54 4. Use the plastic tabs to pull both battery modules partially out of the bay. Important: Each internal battery module weighs 24 kg (53 lb) and requires two people to lift it. 5. With two people, pull each battery module fully out of the bay and recycle or discard them as instructed by local regulations.
  • Page 55 7. Reinstall the battery retaining bracket: a. Slide the battery retaining bracket to the left into the slot 1 . b. Rotate the battery retaining bracket toward the UPS 2 . Make sure that the internal battery connectors are out of the way. c.
  • Page 56 9. To attach the UPS front bezel, press the two side latches toward each other, align the bezel with the UPS, and snap it into place. Repeat for the second bezel. 6000 VA UPS and 6000 VA EBM: Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 57: Testing A Battery

    Testing a battery Before you run a battery test, make sure that: v The batteries are fully charged (the LCD displays the battery status message Battery resting). v The UPS is in Normal mode with no active alarms. v The load is greater than 10%. v The bypass voltage is usable.
  • Page 58: Battery Charge Values Without Loads

    IBM 6000 VA UPS 5395-6AX 108 113.4 (200 V / 208 V) IBM 6000 VA UPS (230 V) 5395-6KX 108 113.4 The voltage values are indicated for one battery only. To measure the voltage value, you must disconnect any batteries that are connected to each other. The battery voltage must be measured at the battery connectors as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 59: Battery Charge Does Not Display As 100

    The battery charge remains at 99% even after you replace the batteries. The charge value is displayed as 99% on the UPS LCD panel and the IBM UPS Manager software. This does not indicate a hardware failure and the UPS is working as designed.
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  • Page 61: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting

    To access troubleshooting information by using the Status menu, complete the following steps: 1. While the main menu is displayed, press the down ( ) button to scroll to the System Status menu, and press the OK button. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2012...
  • Page 62: Alarm History Menu

    2. Press the down ( ) button to scroll through the active notice and alarm screens, and then the battery status screens. Alarm history menu From the Alarm History menu, you can access the last 50 events, which include events, notices, and alarms, arranged from latest to oldest. To access troubleshooting information by using the Alarm History menu, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 63 3. Click OK. The computer creates a communication connection. 4. Click Call, then click Disconnect. 5. Click File -> Properties. Set the computer ASCII settings as shown in the following illustration. 6. Type GH and press Enter. The UPS replies with a list of events that includes the event type, ID, date and time, and name.
  • Page 64 Alarm #199 03/10/2010 10:55:38 Battery Disconnected Notice #025 03/09/2010 08:30:40 Output Overload Event #181 03/09/2010 07:29:39 UPS Control Power ON 7. Select the text that you want, right-click the mouse, and click Copy. The list of events is copied to your computer clipboard. 8.
  • Page 65: Typical Alarms And Conditions

    Typical alarms and conditions The typical alarms and conditions are described in the following table. Table 14. Typical alarms and conditions Alarm or condition Possible cause Action The UPS does not provide or indicate The batteries need charging or Apply utility power for 48 hours to the expected backup time.
  • Page 66 Table 14. Typical alarms and conditions (continued) Alarm or condition Possible cause Action On Manual Bypass The UPS was manually commanded None (Notice 143) to transfer to Bypass mode and will Slow Intermittent Alarm remain in bypass until commanded. Battery Disconnected The UPS does not recognize the Make sure that all batteries are (Alarm 199)
  • Page 67 Table 14. Typical alarms and conditions (continued) Alarm or condition Possible cause Action Site Wiring Fault An alarm is triggered when the Have a qualified electrician correct (Alarm 194) difference between the ground and the wiring problem. If the UPS is not Fast Beeping Alarm neutral voltage is ≥25 V (tolerance wired with a neutral wire, change the...
  • Page 68: Silencing The Alarm

    Table 14. Typical alarms and conditions (continued) Alarm or condition Possible cause Action Heatsink Over Temperature The UPS has detected that one of its The UPS transfers to Bypass mode if (Alarm 73) heat sinks has exceeded the available. If bypass is not available or Fast Beeping Alarm maximum defined operating the UPS is in power on or Standby...
  • Page 69: Low Battery Alarm Or Error Message

    If the UPS came directly from IBM, replace the batteries. v If the UPS came from an IBM Business Partner, contact the IBM Business Partner for battery replacement.
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  • Page 71: Appendix A. Getting Help And Technical Assistance

    If you need help, service, or technical assistance or just want more information about IBM products, you will find a wide variety of sources available from IBM to assist you. Use this information to obtain additional information about IBM and IBM products, determine what to do if you experience a problem with your IBM system or optional device, and determine whom to call for service, if it is necessary.
  • Page 72: Using The Documentation

    Creating a personalized support web page At http://www.ibm.com/support/mynotifications/, you can create a personalized support web page by identifying IBM products that are of interest to you. From this personalized page, you can subscribe to weekly email notifications about new technical documents, search for information and downloads, and access various administrative services.
  • Page 73: Hardware Service And Support

    In the U.S. and Canada, call 1-800-IBM-SERV (1-800-426-7378). Hardware service and support You can receive hardware service through your IBM reseller or IBM Services. To locate a reseller authorized by IBM to provide warranty service, go to http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/ and click Find Business Partners on the right side of the page.
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  • Page 75: Appendix B. Notices

    The materials at those websites are not part of the materials for this IBM product, and use of those websites is at your own risk. IBM may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 76: Important Notes

    IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to non-IBM products. Support (if any) for the non-IBM products is provided by the third party, not IBM. Some software might differ from its retail version (if available) and might not include user manuals or all program functionality.
  • Page 77: Particulate Contamination

    If IBM determines that the levels of particulates or gases in your environment have caused damage to the device, IBM may condition provision of repair or replacement of devices or parts on implementation of appropriate remedial measures to mitigate such environmental contamination.
  • Page 78: Telecommunication Regulatory Statement

    In the request, be sure to include the publication part number and title. When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 79: European Union Emc Directive Conformance Statement

    EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hält die Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse A ein. Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Geräte wie in den Handbüchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu betreiben. Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der IBM verändert bzw.
  • Page 80: Vcci Class A Statement

    914-499-1900 Der verantwortliche Ansprechpartner des Herstellers in der EU ist: IBM Deutschland GmbH Technical Regulations, Abteilung M372 IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany Telephone: +49 7032 15 2941 Email: lugi@de.ibm.com Generelle Informationen: Das Gerät erfüllt die Schutzanforderungen nach EN 55024 und EN 55022 Klasse A.
  • Page 81: Russia Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Class A Statement

    This is electromagnetic wave compatibility equipment for business (Type A). Sellers and users need to pay attention to it. This is for any areas other than home. Russia Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Class A statement People's Republic of China Class A electronic emission statement Taiwan Class A compliance statement Appendix B.
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  • Page 83: Index

    Battery operating mode 20 display function button descriptions 19 alarm history 22 Bypass operating mode 20 configuration 24 configuration 24 control screens 23 control screens 23 meters 22 meters 22 model information 23 model information 23 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2010, 2012...
  • Page 84 LCD (continued) REPO Normal operating mode 20 see remote emergency power-off 11 Standby operating mode 20 RS-232 port 32 system status 22 load segments configuring automatic on battery shutdown 28 configuring automatic start delay 28 serial connection to computer 48 controlling through LCD 27 silencing alarm 54 overview 27...
  • Page 85 uninterruptible power supply (continued) replacing battery module (qualified personnel only) 37 RS-232 port 32 running battery tests 30 serial connection to computer 48 silencing the alarm 54 starting on battery 21 Status menu 47 storing battery 36 testing a battery 43 transferring between modes 26 turning off 21 turning on 21...
  • Page 86 6000 VA UPS and 6000 VA EBM: Installation and Maintenance Guide...
  • Page 88 Part Number: 81Y1032 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 81Y1032...

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