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  • Page 1 Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 230V Input, 230V Output...
  • 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® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Product Description 2.1 UPS Features and Available Models 2.2 Front Panels 2.3 Rear Panels 2.4 Internal Battery Packs 2.5 External Battery Cabinet (EBC) 2.6 Major Internal Components and Operating Principle 2.7 UPS Operating Modes...
  • Page 4 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 4.5 Transferring from Bypass to Normal Mode 4.6 Transferring from Normal to Standby Mode 4.7 Shutting Down the UPS Completely 4.8 Emergency Power Off (EPO) 5 Operation and Display Panel 5.1 Button Operation 5.2 LCD Display Wording...

  • 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® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Maintenance, Service, and Faults • The UPS system operates at hazardous voltages. Hence maintenance should be carried out only by qualified maintenance personnel. • The UPS is categorized under Protective Class I. WARNING! Risk of electric shock.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 2 Product Description The Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE is a compact, online uninterruptible power system (UPS) that continuously conditions and regulates its output voltage. The Liebert® GXE supplies microcomputers and other sensitive equipment with clean sine wave input power.

  • Page 8: Rear Panels

    Description Tower UPS Rack/Tower UPS 2.3 Rear Panels The Figure 2.2 below and Figure 2.3 on the facing page shows the details of the rear panel of each Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE model. Figure 2.2 Tower UPS — Rear Panel Item...
  • Page 9 Figure 2.3 Rack/Tower UPS — Rear Panel Item Description AC input Input circuit breaker USB communication port EPO port Vertiv™ Liebert® IntelliSlot™ for optional network management card Output receptacles Grounding screw External battery cabinet (EBC) connector Figure 2.4 EBC Rear Panel Item Description...

  • Page 10: Internal Battery Packs

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 2.4 Internal Battery Packs An example of the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE internal battery packs are shown in Figure 2.5 below and Figure 2.6 below . These are located behind the access door on the front of the UPS.

  • Page 11: Major Internal Components And Operating Principle

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 2.6 Major Internal Components and Operating Principle Figure 2.8 below and Figure 2.9 below , show the basic operation of the system, while Table 2.2 below describes the function of the major components in the UPS. The actual I/O connections for the various models may be divided into different types, Branch Circuit Breaker on page 18 .

  • Page 12: Ups Operating Modes

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 2.2 Major Components (continued) Item Component Operation/Function In normal operation, converts utility AC power to regulated DC power for use by the inverter while ensuring that the wave shape of the input current used by the UPS is near ideal.

  • Page 13: Bypass Mode

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Item Description Mains/Utility power (bypass input) Rectifier/PFC Inverter Battery charger Battery Dynamic Bypass UPS output 2.7.2 Bypass Mode Bypass mode supplies power to the load from the input source (mains/utility power), if an overload or fault occurs during normal operation.

  • Page 14: Battery Mode

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Item Description Battery Dynamic bypass UPS output 2.7.3 Battery Mode Battery mode supplies battery power to the load if utility power fails or if the utility voltage goes outside of the permissible range. The LCD screen displays battery icon and the buzzer beeps once each second, see Figure 2.12 below shows the diagram of Battery mode.

  • Page 15: Eco Mode

    This allows seamless transfers to inverter power when the input mains power falls outside of those thresholds. NOTE: Vertiv recommends using ECO mode to power equipment that is not sensitive to power grid quality to reduce mains power consumption.
  • Page 16 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Product Description...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 3 Installation IMPORTANT! Do not start the UPS until after the installation is finished, the system is commissioned by an Vertiv authorized engineer, and the external input circuit breakers are closed. WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause equipment damage, injury and death.

  • Page 18: Unpacking And Inspection

    Unpack the UPS and conduct the following checks: • Inspect the UPS for shipping damage. If any damage is found, report it to the carrier and your local Vertiv representative immediately. • Check the accessories included against the packing list. If there is any discrepancy, contact your local Vertiv representative immediately.

  • Page 19: Installing The Rack/Tower Ups

    2. If optional, EBCs will be connected, take out the spacers shipped with the battery cabinet. 3. Connect the spacers and the support bases as shown in Figure 3.2 below . Each Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS requires 2 support bases, one in the front and one in the rear.

  • Page 20: Rack Installation Of The Rack/Tower Ups

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 3.4.2 Rack Installation of the Rack/Tower UPS When installed in a rack enclosure, the Liebert® GXE UPS and EBC must be supported by a shelf or rack mount rails. Various rack mount options have different installation methods, refer to the installation instructions provided with the rack mount kit.
  • Page 21 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide To install the EBCs: Inspect the EBC for freight damage. Report damage to the carrier and your local dealer or Vertiv representative. 2. For tower installation: • An additional set of support base extensions is shipped with each EBC.

  • Page 22: Branch Circuit Breaker

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Figure 3.4 Example of EBCs Connected to the UPS 3.5.1 Branch Circuit Breaker The installer must provide an upstream branch circuit breaker, see Table 3.1 on the facing page , for the ratings.

  • Page 23: Setup The Ups

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 3.1 Branch Circuit Breaker Rating Unit Rating (VA) Recommended Breaker Rating (A) 1000 1500 2000 3000 3.6 Setup the UPS 3.6.1 Input connection Plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. The power cord is supplied in the UPS package.

  • Page 24: Connecting Liebert® Intellislot™ Communication Card

    UPS status through PC. 3.7.1 Connecting Liebert® IntelliSlot™ Communication Card The Vertiv™ Liebert® IntelliSlot™ IS-UNITY-SNMP provides SNMP only while the IS-UNITY-DP provides SNMP and RS-485 (Modbus IP or BACnet) monitoring of the UPS across the network building management system.

  • Page 25: Ups Management Software

    Power Insight requires an optional network card. Visit www.vertiv.com/powerinsight for a free download of the software and additional information. 2. Vertiv™ Power Assist is an easy to use management and shutdown software package. Power Assist connects locally to the UPS via a USB port. Visit www.vertiv.com/powerassist for a free download of the software and additional information.
  • Page 26 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 3 Installation...

  • Page 27: Operating The Ups

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 4 Operating the UPS 4.1 Starting Up the UPS IMPORTANT! Do not start the UPS until after the installation is finished, the system is commissioned by an authorized engineer, and the external input circuit breakers are closed.

  • Page 28: Transferring From Normal To Standby Mode

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 4.6 Transferring from Normal to Standby Mode NOTE: Transferring to Standby mode will turn off the UPS output to the load. Press and hold this OFF / Enter button at least 2 seconds to turn off the UPS in Battery mode. UPS will be in Standby mode under power normal or transfer to Bypass mode, if the bypass enable setting by pressing this button.

  • Page 29: Operation And Display Panel

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 5 Operation and Display Panel The operation/display panel includes function keys, and an LCD interface to configure and control UPS operation. Figure 5.1 LCD Display 5.1 Button Operation Table 5.1 Button Operation Button Operation •...
  • Page 30 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 5.2 Display Function Description Parameter Display Function Indicates the remaining backup time in pie chart Remaining Backup time information Indicates the remaining backup time in numbers H: hours, M: minute, S: second...

  • Page 31: Lcd Display Wording

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 5.2 LCD Display Wording Table 5.3 LCD Display Wording LCD Area Abbreviation Display Content Meaning Enable Disable Escape Low battery Overload Battery is not connected Overcharge Charger Battery fault Battery replace Bypass voltage range...

  • Page 32: Ups Setting

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 5.3 UPS Setting Table 5.4 UPS Setting Setting Interface Description Parameter 1 — Output voltage setting User can choose the following output voltage: Output Voltage • 220 — Presents output voltage is 220 VAC Setting •...
  • Page 33 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 5.4 UPS Setting (continued) Setting Interface Description Parameter 7 — Enable or disable Bypass function (Start on UPS). User can choose the following two options: Bypass • ENA — Bypass enable. In this setting, the output power to the receptacles Enable/Disable through the bypass path.

  • Page 34: Operating Mode Description

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 5.4 Operating Mode Description Table 5.5 Operating Mode Description Operating Mode Description LCD Display When pressing ON/MUTE button, if battery voltage is within acceptable range, ON will flash Switch On until the UPS is turned on.

  • Page 35: Fault Reference Code

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 5.5 Operating Mode Description (continued) Operating Mode Description LCD Display When input voltage is within acceptable range but UPS is overload, UPS will enter Bypass Bypass Mode mode or Bypass mode can be set by front panel. Alarm is sounding every 10 second.

  • Page 36: Warning Indicator

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide NOTE: UPS Status — Apart of error 14, the UPS have no output (OFF). Others error code, the UPS have output (ON). 5.6 Warning Indicator Table 5.7 Warning Indicator Indicator Warning Alarm Word...

  • Page 37: Communication

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 5.7 Communication Table 5.8 Communication Item Specification Communication port USB 2.0 with full speed, HID for the Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE Communication slot Optional network management cards Vertiv™ Liebert® IS-UNITY-SNMP Relay option card Vertiv™ Liebert® IS-RELAY...
  • Page 38 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 5 Operation and Display Panel...

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    • Disconnect input power prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals. • If the battery kit is damaged in any way or shows signs of leakage, contact your Vertiv representative immediately. • Handle, transport, and recycle batteries in accordance with local regulations.
  • Page 40 NOTE: EBC batteries are not replaceable. When EBC batteries have aged, purchase a new EBC of the same part number to replace. Save packaging and return the aged EBCs to Vertiv for recycling or recycle locally. Table 6.1 Replacement Battery Pack Model Numbers...

  • Page 41: Charging Batteries

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Figure 6.2 Battery Replacement — Rack/Tower UPS 6.2 Charging Batteries The batteries are valve regulated, non-spillable, lead acid batteries and should be kept charged to attain their design life. The UPS charges the batteries continuously when it is connected to the utility input power.

  • Page 42: Storage

    Every 3 Months 12-16 Hours Above 45 °C Not Recommended 6.6 Firmware Updates The UPS may be updated through the USB connection. Please contact your Vertiv representative or contact Technical Support at https://www.vertiv.com/en-us/support/. Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 6 Maintenance...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 7 Troubleshooting If the UPS system does not operate correctly, solve the problem by using the Table 7.1 below . Table 7.1 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Check if the input power cord firmly connected to The AC input power is not connected well.
  • Page 44 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 7 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 8 Specifications Table 8.1 Specifications — Tower UPS  Model GXE3-1000IMT GXE3-1500IMT GXE3-2000IMT GXE3-3000IMT Capacity 1000 VA / 900 W 1500 VA / 1350 W 2000 VA / 1800 W 3000 VA / 2700 W...
  • Page 46 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 8.1 Specifications — Tower UPS  (continued) Model GXE3-1000IMT GXE3-1500IMT GXE3-2000IMT GXE3-3000IMT Capacity 1000 VA / 900 W 1500 VA / 1350 W 2000 VA / 1800 W 3000 VA / 2700 W...
  • Page 47 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 8.1 Specifications — Tower UPS  (continued) Model GXE3-1000IMT GXE3-1500IMT GXE3-2000IMT GXE3-3000IMT Capacity 1000 VA / 900 W 1500 VA / 1350 W 2000 VA / 1800 W 3000 VA / 2700 W...
  • Page 48 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 8.2 Specifications — Rack/Tower UPS  (continued) Model GXE3-1000IRT2UXL GXE3-1500IRT2UXL GXE3-2000IRT2UXL GXE3-3000IRT2UXL Capacity 1000 VA / 900 W 1500 VA / 1350 W 2000 VA / 1800 W 3000 VA / 2700 W...
  • Page 49 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 8.2 Specifications — Rack/Tower UPS  (continued) Model GXE3-1000IRT2UXL GXE3-1500IRT2UXL GXE3-2000IRT2UXL GXE3-3000IRT2UXL Capacity 1000 VA / 900 W 1500 VA / 1350 W 2000 VA / 1800 W 3000 VA / 2700 W...
  • Page 50 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 8.3 Specifications — EBCs (continued) Model GXE3-EBC24VRT2U GXE3-EBC36VRT2U GXE3-EBC48VRT2U GXE3-EBC72VRT2U UPS Compatibility GXE3-1000IRT2UXL GXE3-1500IRT2UXL GXE3-2000IRT2UXL GXE3-3000IRT2UXL Environmental ROHS, REACH, WEEE Transportation ISTA Procedure 2A Certification CE, UKCA, RCM, Morocco, EAC, KC/KCC, TISI, SABER, RoHS, WEEE Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.

  • Page 51: Battery Run Times

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide 8.1 Battery Run Times NOTE: The run times provided in these tables are approximate. These times are calculated based on new, fully charged standard battery modules at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) with 100% resistive UPS loading. The run times listed can vary by ±5% due to manufacturing variances.
  • Page 52 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 8.6 GXE3-1000IRT2UXL — Run Times in Minutes Number of EBCs (GXE3-EBC24VRT2U) Load Internal Battery Minutes 53.0 22.0 14.0 12.5 1000 Table 8.7 GXE3-1500IRT2UXL — Run Times in Minutes Number of EBCs (GXE3-EBC36VRT2U)
  • Page 53 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Table 8.8 GXE3-2000IRT2UXL — Run Times in Minutes Number of EBCs (GXE3-EBC48VRT2U) Load Internal Battery Minutes 56.0 26.0 14.6 13.8 1000 1080 1200 1260 1400 1440 1600 1620 1800 1800 2000 Table 8.9 GXE3-3000IRT2UXL — Run Times in Minutes...
  • Page 54 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 8 Specifications...

  • Page 55: Appendices

    Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide Appendices Appendix A: Technical Support and Contacts A.1 Technical Support/Service in the United States Vertiv Group Corporation 24x7 dispatch of technicians for all products. 1-800-543-2378 Liebert® Thermal Management Products 1-800-543-2378 Liebert® Channel Products 1-800-222-5877 Liebert®...
  • Page 56 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide In Columbia Email: callcenter.colombia@vertiv.com Phone: 018000-125527 In Mexico Email: callcenter.mexico@vertiv.com Phone: 01800-2530414 In Central America and Caribbean countries Email: callcenter.CA@vertiv.com A.3 Locations United States Vertiv Headquarters 505 N Cleveland Ave Westerville, OH 43082...

  • Page 57: Appendix B: Open Source Software Legal Notices

    For a period of three (3) years after purchasing the GXE product, the purchaser has the right to obtain a copy of the FreeRTOS software that is incorporated in the GXE product. The purchaser can contact Vertiv Technical Support and request the software.
  • Page 58 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. Appendices...
  • Page 59 Vertiv™ Liebert® GXE UPS 1-3kVA Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 60 Vertiv.com | Vertiv Headquarters, 505 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082 USA ©2024 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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