Table of Contents 1.Safety Instructions and Storage/ Battery Care ............2 1.1 Safety Instructions ..................2 1.2 Storage / Battery Care ................5 2.Product Introduction ....................6 2.1 General Characteristics ................6 2.2 Special Features ..................7 3.UPS Functional Descriptions ................8 3.1 Front Panel Display ...................
1. Safety Instructions and Storage/ Battery Care Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Do not open the case as there are no serviceable parts inside. Opening the case will void your warranty and introduces the risk of electric shock.
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Install the UPS in a ventilated area, ideally exchanging 5 m of air per hour, because the chemical reaction during battery charging causes trace gas production. If the batteries suffer breakage electrical arcing could occur in the UPS interior. If the product emits a strange noise or smell please immediately stop using the product and contact your dealer for maintenance.
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21. This UPS has been designed and constructed to protect your assets from the wide range of power aberrations experienced on utility power lines today. It is your insurance for a reliable, clean and stable voltage supply. It is worth taking care to install the system correctly and to have it maintained correctly by your local dealer.
1.2 Storage / Battery Care If the UPS is unused for an extended period of time it must be stored in a moderate climate. The batteries should be charged for 12 hours every three months by connecting the UPS to the utility supply and switching on the input breaker located on the UPS rear panel.
2. Product Introduction 2.1 General Characteristics 1. True on-line technology continuously supplies your critical device with stable, regulated, transient-free, pure-sine-wave AC power. High-efficiency PWM sine-wave topology yields excellent overall performance. 3. The high crest factor of the inverter handles all high in-rush current loads without the need to upgrade the power rating.
2.2 Special Features 1. Our High Frequency Transformer-less technology and tower-convertible enclosure enables the UPS to be integrated into even the most difficult environments with space constraints. 2. This UPS is equipped with fully digital control logic for greater functionality and enhanced power protection.
3. UPS Functional Descriptions 3.1 Front Panel Display 3.1.1 Ares Plus RT< Convertible Type (Rack / Tower)> LED Panel (Standard) LED Panel Control Key Symbol Description a. UPS Power-On Switch (Press and hold until the buzzer beeps.) b. Alarm silence ON(Alarm Silence) c.
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LED Indicator Symbol Description 1. Solid indicates normal utility voltage. Blinking indicates insufficient utility voltage for the full Normal Mode LED load. Off indicates abnormal utility voltage. 2. In Battery and Load Function Mode indicates battery capacity is 50%. 1. Indicates load supplied by battery power. Battery Mode LED 2.
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3.1.2 Ares Plus RT< Convertible Type (Rack / Tower)> LCD panel 6 Button LCD Panel Item Sign Description LCD Display Green LED steadily lights up to indicate that the Utility input voltage is within the window (160Vac~288Vac); the LED flashes flickeringly to indicate that the Utility input voltage is within the acceptable window (120Vac~159Vac).
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Go to next page Go to previous page or change the setting of the UPS. To re-confirm the change of UPS Setting ◎ Manual Bypass: Press " ON-KEY” and " Up-KEY" key simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds to transfer from "Inverter to Bypass" ( the bypass led continuously “blink“...
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3.1.3 LCD display description Item Sign Description Bypass Input Abnormal, UPS fails to transfer to bypass, Bypass Abnormal at ECO mode Utility Input Abnormal Site Wiring Fault Buzzer Silent UPS Overloading UPS Working in specified mode* UPS Fault or Abnormal Warning UPS Flow Chart 3-Digit Measurement Display Indicates the item to be measured...
3.2 Rear Panel Ares Plus RT 230V Emergency Power Off (EPO) / Remote ON/OFF (ROO) Dry contact signal inputs USB port* RS-232 port External battery connector* Slot for optional communication cards* AC power connection socket Utility input circuit breaker Output circuit breaker for two outlets 10.
3.3 Communication Port Explanation The UPS is equipped witha true RS-232 communication port as standard to provide communication with bundled UPS monitoring software for remote monitoring of the UPS status using a PC. In addition, there are sixoptional interface cards available to meet various communication needs:USB, EPO, DCE(dry contact relay card), R2E, USE, and an SNMP/Web card.
4. Installation and Operation Please read the Safety Instruction guide (pages 2 and 3) before installing the UPS. 4.1 Unpacking Inspect the UPS upon receipt. The packaging is robust, but accidents and damage may still occur during shipment. Notify the forwarder and dealer if there is damage.
4.2 Selecting Installation Position The UPS is heavy. Select a location sturdy enough to support the UPS weight. To ensure proper operation and long operating life, position the UPS according to the following requirements. 1. Keep at least 20 cm (8 inches) of clearance beyond the rear panel of the UPS.
4.3 Operation 4.3.1 Using the standard LED panel 4.3.1.1 Start Up in Normal AC Mode 1. Before commencing ensure that the grounding is connected properly. 2. Ensure that the utility voltage matches the input voltage window of the UPS. 3. Connect the UPS main power cord into the utility AC power source receptacle.
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4.3.1.3 Shutdown 1. Shutdown in AC Mode Press and hold the OFF button ‘ ’ for five seconds until the buzzer beeps. The UPS will transfer to bypass mode. The ventilating fans will continue to operate. Switch off the AC power source. The ventilating fans will stop. The UPS is now completely shut down.
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4.3.2 LCD Panel 4.3.2.1 Line mode start up 1. Please ensure the outlet of power source is proper grounded. 2. Ensure the voltage rating of power source is matched with UPS spec. 3. Plug in UPS to the AC source 4.
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6. Back up test – Unplug inlet power cord or switch off power source to simulate power failure condition. Green LED indicator will be dimmed and Amber LED " "," will be light. Intermittent audible alarm will be heard and LCD display shows as below figure-C: 4.3.2.2 Cold Start (DC start) 1.
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4.3.2.3 Operation of measurements display 1. UPS measurements can be checked after UPS started by pressing select . The display sequence are as below figure-F (AC input voltage)figure-G (AC input frequency)figure-H (UPS output voltage)figure-I (UPS output frequency)figure-J (UPS loading percentage)figure-K (UPS output current)figure-L (Battery voltage) figure-M (UPS inner temperature) and back to figure-F.
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4.3.2.4 UPS Locked up UPS may lock itself up while there was critical abnormal or failure condition happened. User may see LCD display as below figure-N. INPUT LOAD Buzzer Code The procedures to release UPS from locked up status are as below: (a) Check and record the error code.
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4.3.2.5 UPS Default Data and Special Function Execution After the UPS completely starts up, press the key to change the LCD display to figure Q1. buzzer “On” buzzer “Off” Press the key to scroll through the UPS settings. The LCD will display in sequence figure Q1 (buzzer) ...
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Bypass Voltage is adjusted to wide range. Bypass Voltage is adjusted to narrow range. Frequency Window is +/-3 Hz. inverter output voltage The UPS is operating in “normal mode”.
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The UPS is operating in “Eco mode”. The UPS is operating in “CVCF 50 Hz mode”. The UPS is operating in “CVCF 60 Hz mode”. Output Voltage Adjustment (-3%, -2%, -1%, 0%, +1%, +2%, +3%) 4.3.2.6 Press the scroll up key to execute special functions.
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4.3.3 UPS Default Settings and their alternatives Make sure the UPS is not “On”. Press the On 4.3.3.1 and scroll down keys simultaneously for approximately three seconds. The buzzer will sound twice, and the LCD will display figure Q1, indicating that the UPS is in setting mode.
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* Press the Enter key to save changes. 4.3.3.10 Turn Off the Utility Input breaker. 4.3.3.11 Your setting changes are now complete. 4.3.3.12 Turn UPS off Line mode(AC input available) : Press Off key and hold until twice beeps heard, UPS output will shut off. UPS will stay in standby mode, fan(s) keep spinning and battery will be remained recharging if AC input still available after output is off, otherwise it will be shutdown completely.
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And press to start Self-test as below figure If UPS transfer to backup mode for 10sec and transfer back to line mode operation without any code or alarm, means the battery set is healthy, otherwise UPS may give code to indicate the cause of failure. 4.3.4 Beep Codes The following table contains common UPS statuses with their beep codes.
UPS System Block Diagram Figure 4.1 Figure 4.1 illustrates the True On-Line Double Conversion architecture of the UPS system. The major modules consist of: 1) An AC-to-DC power converter (rectifier) with PFC control circuit 2) A DC-to-AC sinusoidal high frequency inverter 3) An intelligent battery charger with ABM technology that uses advanced battery management to increase battery service life, optimize charging method, and provide a warning before the end of useful battery life.
6. Maintenance Guide 6.1 Troubleshooting If the UPS malfunctions during operation please check that all lines are connected properly and that the utility specifications are correct. Then check the table below for solutions. Should the problem persist please contact your local dealer for assistance.
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UPS fails to provide If the backup time remains battery backup or its unsatisfactory after 8 hours of backup time is shorter charging please contact your than its intended local dealer for battery performance. replacement. UPS is normal, but Check that all power If the problem persists consult there is no output to cords are properly...
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Error Codes is lit press the ON button ‘ ’ briefly to check the When the Fault LED error code. The error codes 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 are represented by the four bar LEDs 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, and the Overload LED .
Checking error cord on LCD panel: If UPS is in abnormal condition,common alarm sign will light up and come with audible alarm. The LCD screen will shows information of alternate normal and error code. You can follow section 6.1 and 6.2 up for troubleshooting.
7. Communication Software 7.1 Hardware Setup (For Decide whether to use RS-232 communication or USB communication. optional interface cards please refer to Chapter 8.) 2. Connect a male RS-232 connector or a USB cable* to the UPS communication port. Connect the female RS-232 connector or the other end of the USB cable to the computer.
8. Optional Communication Cards 8.1 R2E (second RS-232) card 8.1.1 CN1 is for RS-232 DB9. 8.1.2 For interface settings and pin assignments please refer to section 3.3.1. 8.1.3 Installation Position: Optional Slot 8.2 USE (USB) card 8.2.1 CN1 is for USB. 8.2.2 For the communicaiton protocol definition please refer to section 8.4.2.
8.4 SNMP Cards 8.4.1 Megatec SNMP card 8.4.1.1 For installation please refer to the user’s manual that came with the card. 8.4.1.2 Installation Position: Optional slot on rear panel 8.4.2 USB The USB communication protocol definition is as below. Complies with USB version 1.0, 1.5 Mbps. Complies with USB HID version 1.0.
9. Specifications Convertible Type (Rack / Tower) MODEL ITEM Ares Plus RT 1K Ares Plus RT 2K Ares Plus RT 3K 1000 VA 2000 VA 3000 VA CAPACITY when input voltage is 180~300Vac PF=0.9 (900/ 1800/ 2700W) 110/150/180~300 VAC Voltage Rating (Based on load percentage0 ~ 60% / 0 ~ 75% / 0 ~ 100%) 45-65 Hz Frequency Rating...
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Bypass Mode : <105% continuous 106-120% for 250 seconds shuts down 121-130% for 125 seconds shuts down 131-135% for 50 seconds shuts down 136-145% for 20 seconds shuts down 146-148% for 5 seconds shuts down 149-157% for 2 seconds shuts down 158-176%...
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4 Button(Optional) ON / OFF / Select / Silence 6 Button(Standard) ON(Silence) / OFF / Enter / Function / UP / Down Battery Mode Sounds once every 1.5 seconds Low Battery Sounds once every 0.2 seconds Audible Alarm Overload Sounds once every 3 seconds Normal alarm Sounds once every 3 seconds Fault...
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