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Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 400 kVA - 750 kVA, Three-Phase, 60 Hz PDU...
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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.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction 3 Equipment Handling and Pre-Install Preparation 3.1 Preliminary Inspection and Unpacking 3.2 Equipment Handling and Moving 3.3 Installation Location Considerations 3.4 Removing the Unit from the Shipping Pallet 4 Power and Control Wiring Installation 4.1 Input Power Connection...
® Only properly trained and qualified service personnel must perform maintenance on the Vertiv™ Liebert Large Power and Distribution Cabinet. All voltage sources to the unit must be disconnected before inspecting or cleaning within the cabinet.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 2 Introduction The variations of the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Power Distribution Unit covered in this document are larger models (400 kVA and above) that are equipped with the distributed power monitoring (DPM) monitoring system. The Liebert® PPC will typically have a main input circuit breaker, although it can be configured without a main circuit breaker for installations that have upstream overcurrent protection.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 3 Equipment Handling and Pre-Install Preparation Read the entire manual before installing or operating the system. Upon receipt of the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC, perform the following procedures to ensure a quality installation.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 3.3 Installation Location Considerations Consider the below points when planning the final location for the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet installation. • Install the Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet close to the loads it is supplying.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide Item Description Minimum 18 in. (457 mm) clearance recommended above unit for cooling air flow Minimum 42 in. (1067 mm) clearance recommended at front and one side of unit for service access 3.4 Removing the Unit from the Shipping Pallet...
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 4 Power and Control Wiring Installation Power and control wiring must be installed by licensed electricians. All power and control wiring must comply with the NEC and applicable local codes. See Figure 4.1 below, for a typical one line diagram.
The performance and safety of any power conditioning system depends on proper grounding. Figure 4.2 on the facing page, shows the typical grounding arrangements for the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet. Proper grounding is required for safe operation and enhances equipment performance. All power feeders must include the equipment grounding as required by the NEC and local codes.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide Figure 4.2 Typical PPC Grounding Arrangement Item Description Service entrance Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC large power and distribution cabinet unit Output Signal reference grid (if used) Local grounding electrode conductor as per NEC 250.30...
Enable high temperature shutdown 4.5.1 Emergency Power Off (EPO) Loop The NEC Article 645 requires that EPO switches be located at the principal room exits. All standard Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC units include connections for external shutdown from remote emergency power off (REPO) stations.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide The contact inputs for the remote normally open (NO) and remote normally closed (NC) wire loop connections are on TB1 on the external interface board. See Figure 4.4 below for the NO and NC loop connections.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 4.5.3 High Temperature Shutdown Selection Thermal switches in the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC transformer provides warning and immediate shutdown, if the unit begins to overheat, high temperature shutdown operates as follows: •...
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 5 Equipment Inspection and Startup Perform the inspection and start-up checks at initial system start-up, each time maintenance/service is performed and any time the unit is de-energized for an extended period. Print the Equipment Inspection and Startup Checklist on page 28.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide Figure 5.1 Applicable Hardware Configuration for Torque Specifications Item Description Bolt Belleville washer Flat washer 7. Check the trip settings of adjustable breakers. 8. Check all terminal block connections for tightness, and torque again if needed.
9. Press the local EPO button and verify that the system shutdown, then turn the unit back ON. 10. If the system is equipped with REPO switches, test each switch to verify proper operation. NOTE: Any REPO switch may shutdown equipment or systems other than the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC under inspection. 5.3 Monitoring System Check...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 7. Simulate alarm operation by referring to the control wiring drawing provided with the unit and jump ring the appropriate low voltage control terminals, then verify correct alarm operation at the local display and the centralized monitoring system, if equipped.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 6 Operation In the below mentioned scenarios, perform the initial inspection and startup procedures detailed in Equipment Inspection and Startup on page 17, otherwise, use these procedures for standard, day to day operation.
6.5 Vertiv™ Liebert® DPM The DPM includes a user interface monitor mounted on the front door of the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC. This monitor contains a color LCD display touchscreen panel, an audible alarm, and an EPO push button.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide Item Description Reset button to clear alarms and turn off the red alarm status LED. If the alarm condition still exists, the alarm will annunciate again Navigation menu Audible alarm sounds when an alarm condition is detected...
Date & Time. 6.5.3 Remote Monitoring Communication The Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC has two slots for communication cards, which accept the Vertiv™ Liebert® IntelliSlot™ RDU101 card. The Liebert® IntelliSlot™ RDU101 card provides SNMP monitoring of the Liebert® PPC across the network and/or building management system.
7 Maintenance 7.1 Repair Even the most reliable equipment may fail. Contact Vertiv services at 1-800-543-2378 for fast repair of the unit and minimum downtime of installation. WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death. Verify that all incoming line voltage (power) and low voltage (control) circuits are de-energized and locked out before installing cables or making connections in the junction box or in the unit.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide 7.3.1 Fuse List Table 7.1 below, lists the control power fuses in the unit. Table 7.1 Fuse List Fuse Rating Function FU1, FU2 1.25 A 208 V line to control transformer...
Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet 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®...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC Large Power and Distribution Cabinet Installer/User Guide Appendix B: Equipment Inspection and Startup Checklist Place a check mark next to each item as to complete the steps and record the information as noted in the inspection and start-up procedures.
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Local EPO button shutdown the system Each REPO switch, if equipped, shutdown the system _____ NOTE: Any REPO switch may shutdown equipment or systems other than the Vertiv™ Liebert® PPC under inspection. Monitoring system (if applicable) Table 8.4 Monitoring System (if applicable)
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