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  • Page 1 Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 230V Input, 230V Output, 1000-3000VA...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion Description 2.1 Available Models 2.2 Front Panel 2.3 Rear Panel 2.4 External Battery Cabinet 2.5 Major Internal Components and Operating Principle 2.6 UPS States and Operating Modes...
  • Page 4 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 5 Operation and Display Panel 5.1 LED Indicators 5.2 LCD Menu and Screens 5.2.1 Startup and flow screens 5.2.2 Main menu 5.2.3 Status screen 5.2.4 Settings submenu 5.2.5 Control screen 5.2.6 Log screen 5.2.7 About screen...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank 1 Important Safety Instructions Proprietary and Confidential ©2022 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 7: Vertiv™ Liebert® Gxt5 Lithium-Ion Description

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 2 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion Description The Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion is a compact, online Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) that continuously conditions and regulates its output voltage. The Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion supplies microcomputers and other sensitive equipment with clean sine wave input power.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 2.3 UPS Models and Internal Battery Kit UPS Model Internal Battery Kit Model Quantity Required GXT5LI-1000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-48VBATKIT1 GXT5LI-1500IRT2UXL GXT5LI-2000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-48VBATKIT2 GXT5LI-3000IRT2UXL 2.2 Front Panel The various Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion models have the same general appearance, with the main difference being the receptacle types on the rear panel.
  • Page 9 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Item Description USB port External Battery Cabinet (EBC) CAN ports RS-232 port (used for CLI) Dry contact communication terminal block Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) EBC terminal Input power plug (C14) Non programmable output receptacles (C13)
  • Page 10 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Figure 2.4 GXT5LI-3000IRT2UXL Rear Panel Item Description USB port External Battery Cabinet (EBC) CAN ports RS-232 port (used for CLI) Dry contact communication terminal block Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) Input circuit breaker (20 A)

  • Page 11: External Battery Cabinet

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 2.4 External Battery Cabinet An optional external battery cabinet (VEBCLI-48VRT1U) is available for all UPS models. The external battery cabinet includes a battery power cable and communication cable. Up to 8 battery cabinets may be connected in parallel to the UPS. By default, the battery cabinets will be automatically detected by the UPS once connected.

  • Page 12: Ups States And Operating Modes

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 2.4 Major Components Item Component Operation/Function Transient Voltage Surge Suppression Provide surge protection. Filter Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Minimize (TVSS) and surges or interference present in the utility power and protect devices connected on the same branch as the UPS.

  • Page 13: Battery Mode

    NOTE: Powering off the UPS when it is in battery mode results in loss of output power to the connected load. 2.6.4 Frequency converter mode All models of the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion are capable of frequency conversion. Frequency Conversion Mode can be selected using the Settings menu. For more information on the Settings menu, see Settings submenu on page 30 .
  • Page 14 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank 2 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion Description Proprietary and Confidential ©2022 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Inspect the UPS for shipping damage. damage. If any shipping damage is found, report it to the carrier and the local Vertiv. • Check the accessories included against the packing list. Contact local Vertiv representative immediately in the case of any discrepancy. CAUTION: The UPS is heavy (see Specifications on page 55...

  • Page 16: Installing The Ups

    2. If optional, Vertiv™ Liebert® external battery cabinets needs to be connected, take out the spacers shipped with the battery cabinet. 3. Connect the spacers and the support bases as shown in Figure 3.1 above. Each Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium- Ion requires 2 support bases, one in the front and one in the rear.

  • Page 17: Rack Installation

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 3.3.2 Rack installation When installed in a rack enclosure, the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS and External Battery Cabinets (EBC) must be supported by a shelf or rack mount rails. Procedure: Attach rail kit inner guides to the UPS.

  • Page 18: Installing External Battery Cabinets

    UPS. Ensure that the unit is shut down and power has been disconnected before performing any maintenance. To install the EBCs: Inspect the EBC for freight damage. Report damage to the carrier and the local dealer or Vertiv representative. 2. For tower installation: •...
  • Page 19 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Figure 3.3 EBC Rack Installation 4. Verify that the EBC breaker is in the “Off” position. 5. Connect the cables (included in the package) as per the following instructions, see Figure 3.4 on the next page for reference: a.

  • Page 20: Connecting Ac Input Power

    The wall receptacle must be grounded. We recommend installing an upstream circuit breaker of the same series as the input circuit breaker of the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion. Table 3.1 below, lists the specifications of the input circuit breaker on the rear panel by UPS model.

  • Page 21: Connecting Loads

    2. Insert the card into the slot, and secure with the screws that were removed in step 1. Refer to the documentation with the card or at the link above for cable connection and operation. Vertiv™ Power Insight can be used with a network communication card to help improve efficiency, protect valuable critical equipment and increases visibility of the UPS. See UPS management software on page 21 for more information.
  • Page 22 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Figure 3.5 Dry Contact and REPO Port with Pin Layout NOTE: Pins 7 and 8 are shorted before delivery. NOTE: The REPO disables the UPS rectifier, inverter, and bypass, but it cannot disconnect the UPS mains input. To completely disconnect the UPS, disconnect the upstream input circuit breaker when activating the EPO.
  • Page 23 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 3.2 Dry contact Connection and Pin-out Descriptions Port Number Port Name Pin Number Pin Name Description User configurable dry contact input that can be set to trigger the events below. The user can also select the dry contact as either NO or NC. (See...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Remote Emergency Power Off (Repo) Switch

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 3.6.3 Connecting a Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) switch The UPS includes a REPO connection in the dry contact port. See the appropriate figure for your model in Rear Panel page 4 , for the location of the port.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Usb Cable

    3.6.4 Connecting the USB cable Direct monitoring of the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion and unattended controlled shutdown of the computer in case of a power failure can be done using the Vertiv Power Assist software via the USB port. See...
  • Page 26 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank 3 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2022 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 27: Operating The Ups

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 4 Operating the UPS WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death. Hazardous mains and/or battery voltage exists behind the protective cover. No user accessible parts are located behind the protective covers that require a tool for removal.

  • Page 28: Transferring From Normal To Bypass Mode

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 4.4 Transferring from Normal to Bypass Mode Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds. If the UPS is operating normally, without faults, the option to Turn to bypass, Turn off output, or Turn off UPS displays: Use the arrow buttons to select Turn to bypass, and press Enter.

  • Page 29: Operation And Display Panel

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 5 Operation and Display Panel NOTE: The UPS has a gravity sensor function that automatically rotates the LCD display depending on tower or rack installation. See Display orientation: Selects the orientation of the display for use in rack or tower configuration.

  • Page 30: Led Indicators

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 5.1 Display panel Button Functions and Descriptions Button Function Description Enter Confirm or enter selection Up/Left Move to previous page, increase value, move left Down/Right Move to next page, decrease value, move right...

  • Page 31: Lcd Menu And Screens

    5.2.1 Startup and flow screens At startup, the UPS executes a system test and displays the Vertiv logo screen for about 10 seconds, shown in Figure 5.1 on page 25. After the test completes, an overview screen shows status information, the active (green) power path, and the non working power path (gray).

  • Page 32: Status Screen

    About Product and network information, see About screen on page 41 Maintenance Service only, service password protected page for use only by Vertiv service representatives. Figure 5.4 Main Menu Item Description ECO mode indicator Programmable outlet indicator Ambient temperature Date and time 5.2.3 Status screen...
  • Page 33 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 2. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor left/right and select a tab, then press Enter to display the status information for the selected tab. Figure 5.5 Status Screen Tabs Item Description...

  • Page 34: Settings Submenu

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide • External battery cabinets: Number of connected external battery cabinets. • Battery average temp (°C): Average temperature of the battery. • Battery highest temp (°C): Highest temperature battery has reached. • Battery lowest temp (°C): Lowest temperature battery has reached.
  • Page 35 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 4. Use the arrow buttons to select the parameter value, press Enter to save the selection or press Esc to discard the change. Output Parameter Options Voltage selection: Nominal voltage setting. Set the nominal system voltage to match the input voltage of the UPS.
  • Page 36 30 min. Battery Parameter Options External battery: Sets the number of attached External Battery Cabinets (EBC) or allows the UPS to detect the number of EBCs automatically with Autodetect. Autodetect can only be used with Vertiv EBCs. • 0 - 8 •...
  • Page 37 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Dischg protect time: Sets the maximum discharge time for the UPS. The default setting is the maximum allowing the battery to fully discharge. Setting the value lower limits the amount of time the UPS will provide battery protection after which it will shut down.
  • Page 38 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Change settings password: Opens the dialog to change the password used to access and update the UPS parameter settings, Changing the password on page 44 . System Parameter Options Auto restart: Allows the automatic restart of the UPS when input power is restored after a complete shutdown of the UPS system.
  • Page 39 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Dry contact 5 (Output): Selects the output of dry contact 5. • Low battery (default) — The contacts switch when the UPS reaches the amount of time left on battery configurable from “Low battery time”.
  • Page 40 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Outlet Parameter Options Apply the same settings as outlet 1 : Available on Outlet2, this will apply the settings for Outlet1 on any other programmable outlet. Turn on/off outlet: 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.

  • Page 41: Control Screen

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 5.2.5 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. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor to the option, then press Enter to select the control.
  • Page 42 Figure 6.2 Current and History Log Tabs Table 6.1 Alarm Messages Message Description Aux. powerfault UPS internal auxiliary power voltage fault. Contact Vertiv Technical Support. Battery address The address numbers of battery cabinet is no longer in the range of 1-16. error Battery aged When the SOH of the battery is less than 50%, the battery aging will be reported.
  • Page 43 DC/DC fault The discharger is faulty, because the bus voltage exceeds the range when the discharger starts. Contact Vertiv Technical Support. EOD turn off The inverter is off due to EOD. Check the mains power-off state and restore the mains in time Fan fault At least one fan is faulty.
  • Page 44 Rectifier fault The rectifier is off because the bus voltage is out of the acceptable range when the rectifier starts. Contact Vertiv Technical Support. The output power is larger than the rectifier overload point. Check that the input voltage meets the output load, Rectifier overload mains input 176-100 V, the load 100-50 % linear derating.

  • Page 45: About Screen

    A fan fault has occurred. System fault This alarm occurs when the model configuration is incorrect. Contact Vertiv Technical Support. The internal heat-sink temperature is too high, and the inverter is off. The alarm can only be silenced if the heat-sink temperature is lower than the alarm setting.
  • Page 46 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Figure 6.3 About Screen Tabs Item Description About screen tabs with Product tab selected. NOTE: The tab shown in the figure is an example of the information available and may not represent the actual information for your UPS model.

  • Page 47: Editing Display And Operation Settings

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 5.3 Editing Display and Operation Settings 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). NOTE: We recommend to change the password to protect your system and equipment and record the new password and store it in an accessible location for later retrieval.

  • Page 48: Changing The Password

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 5.3.2 Changing the password The default password is 111111 (six ones). Use the current password to change the password. NOTE: We recommend to change the password from the default to protect your system and equipment. Record the new password and store it in an accessible location for later retrieval.

  • Page 49: Setting The Date And Time

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 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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  • Page 51: Maintenance

    Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals. • If the battery kit is damaged in any way or shows signs of leakage, contact the Vertiv representative immediately. • Handle, transport, and recycle batteries in accordance with local regulations.
  • Page 52 Read all safety cautions before proceeding. A trained user can replace the internal battery pack when the UPS is in a restricted access location (such as a rack or server closet). To obtain the appropriate replacement battery packs, refer to Table 7.1 below, and contact the local dealer or Vertiv representative. Table 7.1 Replacement Battery Pack Model Numbers...

  • Page 53: Charging Batteries

    Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion charges the batteries continuously when it is connected to input power. If the UPS will be stored for a long time, Vertiv recommends connecting the UPS to input power every 4 to 6 months for at least 3 hours to ensure recharge of the batteries.

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Ups

    Do not insert any objects into the ventilation holes or other openings in the UPS. 6.5 Installing or Replacing Optional Dust Filter Optional dust filters are available for the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion. See the instructions below for installing or replacing the dust filter.

  • Page 55: Firmware Updates

    All firmware components may be updated using either CLI and the RS232 port, or the RJ-45 port on the RDU101 card, if installed. The latest firmware files and update instructions are available for download under UPS Product Downloads on Vertiv's Software Downloads page at https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/software-downloads/.
  • Page 56 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank 6 Maintenance Proprietary and Confidential ©2022 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 7 Troubleshooting This section contains various UPS symptoms that you may encounter if UPS develops a problem. Use the information mentioned in this section to determine the causes and the solutions to those problems.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Ups Issues

    Vertiv Technical Support. Visit the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion product page at www.vertiv.com for contact information. When reporting a UPS issue to Vertiv, include the UPS model and serial number. These are located in several places for your ease of location: • On the top panel (rack mount orientation) •...

  • Page 59: Specifications

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 8 Specifications Table 9.1 UPS Specifications Model GXT5LI-1000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-1500IRT2UXL GXT5LI-2000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-3000IRT2UXL Rating 1000 VA/1000 W 1500 VA/1500 W 2000 VA/2000 W 3000 VA/2700 W Dimensions, W×D×H, inches (mm) 16.9 x 17.5 x 3.3 (2U) 16.9 x 18.7 x 3.3 (2U)
  • Page 60 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 9.1 UPS Specifications (continued) Model GXT5LI-1000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-1500IRT2UXL GXT5LI-2000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-3000IRT2UXL Rating 1000 VA/1000 W 1500 VA/1500 W 2000 VA/2000 W 3000 VA/2700 W Voltage 200/208/220/230/240 VAC (user-configurable); ±3% Waveform Sine wave >200% for 250 ms >200% for 250 ms...
  • Page 61 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 9.2 UPS Certification Model GXT5LI-1000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-1500IRT2UXL GXT5LI-2000IRT2UXL GXT5LI-3000IRT2UXL Agency CE, TUV, Energy Star IEC 62040-1:2008+A1 2013 Safety IEC62619 Edition1.0 (for battery pack and cell) UL1973&UL1642 (for battery pack and cell) Emission (Low limits – Conducted and radiated): IEC/EN/AS 62040-2 2nd Ed (Cat2 –...
  • Page 62 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 9.3 External Battery Specifications (continued) Model VEBCLI-48VRT1U Used With UPS Model GXT5LI-1000/1500/2000/3000IRT2UXL Storage Temperature, °F (°C) -4 to 113 ºF (-20 to 45 ºC) Relative Humidity 0% - 95%, non condensing Operating Elevation Up to 10000 ft (3000 m) at 77 ºF (25 ºC) without derating...

  • Page 63: Battery Run Times

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide 8.1 Battery Run Times NOTE: Run times in this table are approximate. They are based on new, fully charged batteries at 77°F (25°C), with fully resistive loads. Run times can vary ±5% due to manufacturing variances.
  • Page 64 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 9.6 Battery Run Time in Minutes, GXT5LI-2000IRT2UXL Load Number of External Battery Cabinets Internal Battery Only 456.5 548.5 640.5 732.5 824.5 153.5 205.5 257.5 309.5 361.5 413.5 465.5 74.5 113.5 190.5 229.5 345.5...
  • Page 65 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Table 9.8 External Battery Cabinet Recharge Times Number of EBCs Charging time to 100% (Hours) Charge Current 4.25 6.75 9.25 10.25 11.75 8 Specifications Proprietary and Confidential ©2022 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 66: Appendices

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Appendices 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 email us:...
  • Page 67 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Latin America Technical support and warranty Peru: Email: CallCenter.Peru@vertiv.com Phone: 0800 - 77737 Chile: Email: CallCenter.Chile@vertiv.com Phone: 800 - 395429 Argentina: Email: CallCenter.Argentina@vertiv.com Phone: 0800 - 1220869 Columbia: Email: CallCenter.Colombia@vertiv.com Phone: 018000 - 125527 Mexico: Email: CallCenter.Mexico@vertiv.com...
  • Page 68 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide Open Source Software Legal Notices The Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion product links the FreeRTOS software with Vertiv Group Corporation’s proprietary modules that communicate with the FreeRTOS software solely through the FreeRTOS API interface. This use is an exception to the FOSS GPLv2 license.
  • Page 69 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXT5 Lithium-Ion UPS Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 70 Vertiv.com | Vertiv Headquarters, 1050 Dearborn Drive, Columbus, OH, 43085, USA © 2022 Vertiv Group Corp. All rights reserved. Vertiv™ and the Vertiv logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vertiv Group Corp. All other names and logos referred to are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness here, Vertiv Group Corp.

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