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Liebert® EXM™ 480V External Battery Cabinet User Manual...
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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.
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation of your Liebert EXM 480V Battery Cabinet and accessories. Read this manual thoroughly, paying special attention to the sections that apply to your installation, before working with the battery system.
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Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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Risque de décharge électrique pouvant causer des blessures graves, voire mortelles. En cas d’incendie associé à du matériel électrique, n'utilisez que des extincteurs à dioxyde de carbone ou homologués pour la lutte contre les incendies d’origine électrique. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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élévateur. Les fentes situées à la base peuvent soutenir le système seulement si les fourches se trouvent complètement sous le système. Lisez toutes les instructions ci-dessous avant de tenter de déplacer, lever, déballer ou préparer le système en vue de son installation. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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Operation of this unit in a residential area may cause harmful interference that the user must correct at his own expense. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
• Remove all panels and visually inspect the cabinet, batteries, bus connections and cabinet for any shipping damage. Exercise caution; voltage is present within the battery cabinet even before installation. If there are signs of damage, do not proceed. Call Vertiv at 1-800-542-2378. • Report any damage to the shipper immediately.
This is to be performed by the Vertiv engineer when commissioning the unit. Casters and Adjustable Stops—The adjustable stops are not designed to bear the full weight of the cabinet.
If the equipment is to be placed on a raised floor, it should be mounted on a pedestal suitably designed to accept the equipment point loading. Refer to the base view to design this pedestal. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
All cabinets in the UPS system must be connected to the user's ground connection. NOTE The grounding arrangement must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all applicable local codes. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Risk of equipment damage. Batteries should be cleaned with a dry cloth or a cloth lightly moistened with water. Do not use cleaners on the batteries. Solvents can make the battery cases brittle. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Intertray connections must be made before the battery cabinet may be used. Power Connection Depending on the site layout, the battery cabinets can be cabled as shown in Figure 1. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Verify that the battery area has adequate ventilation and battery operating temperature complies with the manufacturer’s specifications and with all applicable national and local codes. If you have any questions concerning batteries, battery racks or accessories, contact Vertiv at 1-800-543-2378.
2. Vertiv recommends using only copper cables. EXM46003 3. All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes. Rev. 0 4. Vertiv will supply interconnect cables if the battery cabinet is attached to the UPS. ® ™ ™...
3. All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes. Rev. 0 4. Vertiv will supply the interconnect cables if the battery cabinet is attached to the UPS. Table 2 Interconnect wiring for UPS to battery cabinet...
1. Control wiring and power wiring must be run in separate conduits. EXM46001 2. All wiring must be in accordance with Rev. 0 national and local electrical codes DETAIL A ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Utility Configurations 2. All wiring must be in accordance with Unit Bolt national and local electrical codes EXM46002 Rating Shaft Size Torque Rev. 0 240 lb.-in. 10-40kVA (27Nm) ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Once the conduit holes are punched, these plates should be reattached to the UPS. The conduit size and wiring method must be in accordance with all local, regional and national codes and regulations, including NEC ANSI/NFPA ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Dry ground BATT_GND_FAU Battery ground fault signal NOTE All auxiliary cables of terminal must be double-insulated. Wire should be 20-16AWG stranded for maximum runs between 80 and 200 feet (25-60m), respectively. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Compare these values with those shown below. The recorded nominal voltage should be no less than the value shown; while the recorded float voltage should be within the range shown. If a discrepancy is found, contact Vertiv. Table 6...
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™ If the system uses a different model battery, contact Vertiv for the required torque value. To access battery cell terminals, disconnect the inter-tier cable and two shelf retaining screws. Once disconnected, insulate (with protective boot or electrical tape) the cables to prevent accidental shorts.
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Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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Le contact avec toute partie d'une batterie mise à la terre peut provoquer une décharge électrique. Pour réduire de tels risques d'accident, débranchez les prises de terre avant de procéder à l’installation ou à l'entretien. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Alber BDSUi Battery Monitoring System—Optional ® ™ Vertiv ® UXBM/50 UXCM Vertiv ® The matching Liebert battery cabinets allow installing an optional Alber BDSUi battery monitoring system inside the cabinet. The Alber BDSUi continuously checks all critical battery parameters, such as cell voltage, overall string voltage, current and temperature. Automatic periodic tests of internal resistance of each battery will verify the battery's operating integrity.
The battery module is wired at the factory. Refer to the Alber user manual for details. Figure 11 Alber BDSUi-UXBM/50 rear panel Form C Discharge RS-485 Transducer Connection Power Fiber Optic Voltage/Test Inputs Current Inputs Ambient Float Current Temperature Inputs Charger ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
The back-feed breaker fuse block provides 120V nominal provided from the UPS output (L-N) and the fuse is rated for 8 amps. The back-feed breaker wiring is on the bypass static switch assembly. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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EXM can be user-configured to display this warning from 3 to 60 minutes before end-of- discharge. 2.10.2 Battery End-of-Discharge (EOD) Protection If the battery voltage is lower than the end-of-discharge voltage, the battery converter will be shut down. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Pg. 1, Rev. 0 DC Connection Alber BDSUi Busbars (Optional) Ground Battery Breaker Battery EXM42003 LEFT SIDE FRONT RIGHT SIDE Pg. 2, Rev. 0 Panel Removed Door Removed Panel Removed ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Figure 14 Battery cabinet outline and main components—1200mm cabinet ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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6. All wiring must be in accordance with national and local electrical codes. UPS12-540MR 495 504 Alber BDSUi (Optional) DC Connection Busbars Ground Battery Breaker Battery EXM42004 RIGHT SIDE FRONT LEFT SIDE Panel Removed Pg. 2, Rev. 0 Door Removed Panel Removed ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
1/2" 250kcmil Hole) 54874BE (2 600A 880, 1200 1/2" 250kcmil Hole) 54874BE (2 250 * 600A 880, 1200 1/2" 250kcmil Hole) * 250kVA UPS requires a minimum of two cabinets. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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Float Voltage 2.25V/cell, selectable from 2.2 - 2.3V/cell Temperature -3.0mV/°C, selectable from 0 to -5.0mV/°C around 77°F (25°C) or 86°F Compensation (30°C) or inhibit Ripple Voltage ≤1% Ripple Current ≤5% ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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Programmable auto trigger or inhibit of boost mode UPS, kVA: 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 Battery Charging Power Battery Charging Power: 5.5kW per 50kVA power module Maximum Current Maximum Charging Current, A: 10A per 50kVA power module ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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With UPS12-350MR 3517 (1595) With UPS12-400MR 3820 (1733) With USP12-490MR 4691 (2128) With UPS12-540MR 4691 (2128) Color ZP-7021 (Black) Protection Degree IEC IP20 (finger-proof with front doors open or (60529) closed) ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
Figure 15 Battery, circuit breaker and UPS wiring with external batteries with two connecting wires ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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If you have any doubt as to what must be done, call Vertiv at 1-800-LIEBERT for further instructions. The UPS is designed for unattended operation, but does require some common sense maintenance.
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Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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Risk of damaging battery cases. Can can breakage and leaking electrolyte. Do not use cleaners on the batteries. Solvents can make the battery cases brittle. Use only a dry cloth or a cloth moistened with water. ® ™ ™ Vertiv | Liebert 480V User Manual |...
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