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Centurion LiFePO Long Run UPS PSLCERT1000L / PSLCERT2000L / PSLCERT3000L PSLCERTBB50 USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the PSLCERT1000L/PSLCERT2000L/PSLCERT3000L and External Battery Module (EBM) PSLCERTBB50. It is designed to provide safe and reliable power protection to your precious electronics equipment. Before you start using the product, please read this user manual.
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The UPS system must be dry before being installed. Please allow at least two hours for the UPS system to acclimatise to the environment prior to energisation. • If the UPS might be exposed to temperatures over 50C. Please contact PowerShield for further advise.
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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING continued • Do not install the UPS where the relative humidity exceeds 95%, and it must also be non- condensing. • Do not install the UPS near bodies of water or salt water. (conformal coating may be required to protect your UPS) •...
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Disconnect charging source and load prior to installing or maintaining the battery. f) Remove battery grounds during installation and maintenance to reduce likelihood of shock. Remove the connection from ground if any part of the battery is determined to be grounded. When changing batteries, please only use approved PowerShield batteries.
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2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 2.1 Package Contents Before installation, please inspect the unit for any damage that may have occurred during transit. If any damage is found, please notify your dealer. Please keep the packaging in the event the product needs to be returned to a repair centre for service. Included in the box: •...
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2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP continued 2.3 Rear panel view of battery pack Breaker Battery connectors Grounding screw Battery pack status LED BMS COM port (to UPS) RJ45 Extension ports (to next battery pack) RJ11 ID switch Battery level LED PSLCERTBB50 2.4 Install the UPS This UPS can be installed in either tower or rack orientation.
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2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP continued 2.5 Connecting to Battery Pack Step 0: Connect all Earth cables Step 1: Connect A UPS to B external battery module (PSLCERTBB50 with a battery cable. NOTE: Be sure grounding is connected firmly. Step 2: Insert the communication cable (RJ45 cable supplied in the UPS package) into the BMS communication port on the external battery module and into the BMS communication port of the UPS.
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2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP continued Step 3: Switch ON breaker. Step 4: Turn on the external battery module by pressing the MANUAL ON/OFF button for 5 sec and release. After 20 sec, the external battery module is ready for output and the LED on front panel is illuminated.
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2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP continued 2.6 Battery Capacity Extension To extend the backup time, connect more external battery modules. #1 EBM (Master) #2 EBM (Slave) #3 EBM (Slave) If more than one external battery module is connected to the UPS, the first external battery module is deemed Master and must be set with ID of “0”...
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2 INSTALLATION AND SETUP continued Step 3: Using the supplied RJ11 cable connect the extension port of the current EBM to the extension port of the next EBM. You will need to connect the EBMs from P1 to P2, or P2 to P1 respectively.
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Step 6: Install software If you wish to use NetGuard monitoring Software please follow the instructions below: 1 Please download the latest NetGuard Monitoring software from www.powershield. com.au/index.php/downloads 2 When the installation is completed, the NetGuard agent icon will appear in the Task bar.
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3 OPERATIONS 3.1 Button operation Button Function ON/Mute Button • Turn on the UPS: Press and hold ON/Mute button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the UPS. • Mute the alarm: After the UPS is turned on in battery mode, press and hold this button for at least 5 seconds to disable or enable the alarm system.
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3 OPERATIONS continued Display Function Indicates the remaining backup time in numbers or digits. HRS: hours, MIN: minutes, SEC: seconds Warning & Fault information Indicates that a warning and fault occurs. Indicates the warning and fault codes as listed in detail in section 3-7 and 3-8. Setting Operation Indicates the setting operation.
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3 OPERATIONS continued 3.3 Audible Alarm Battery Mode Sounding every 5 seconds Low Battery Sounding every 2 seconds Overload Sounding every 1 second Fault Continuously sounding Bypass Mode Sounding every 11 seconds 3.4 LCD display wordings index Abbreviation Display content Meaning Enable Disable...
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3 OPERATIONS continued 3.4 LCD display wordings index (continued) Abbreviation Display content Meaning Battery disconnected Battery low Overcharge Overload Bypass out range Battery communication loss Battery over temperature Null Shield lithium battery EOL warning for one week The battery is nearing its complete life RST Automatic restart Shutdown Over input current...
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3 OPERATIONS continued 3.5 UPS Setting Parameter 2 Parameter 3 Parameter 1 Three parameters need to be configured in order to set up the UPS. Refer to following diagram. Parameter 1: It is for the program alternatives. Refer to the below table.
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3 OPERATIONS continued Output frequency setting Interface Setting The frequency may be set in battery mode: BAT 50: sets output frequency to 50Hz BAT 60: sets output frequency to 60Hz If converter mode is enabled, output frequency can be selected: CF 50: sets output frequency to 50Hz CF 60: sets output frequency to 60Hz 04: Output frequency setting...
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3 OPERATIONS continued 05: Buzzer enable/disable Interface Setting Parameter 2: Enable or disable buzzer function. You may choose the following two options. ENA: buzzer enable(Default) DIS: buzzer disable 06: Bypass enable/disable when UPS is off Interface Setting Parameter 2: Enable or disable Bypass function. You may choose the following two options.
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3 OPERATIONS continued 08: Charging current setting Interface Setting Parameter 2: Set the charging current by pressing the Down key or Up key. For 1KVA model, there are four options, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A. (Default: 5A) For 2KVA model, there are six options, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 8A and 10A (Default: 10A) For 3KVA model, there are six options, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 8A and 10A (Default: 10A)
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3 OPERATIONS continued 11: Low battery state indication setting Interface Setting Parameter 2: Set the remaining battery time to trigger the low battery warning by pressing the Down key or Up key. There are four options: 2 min, 5 min, 7min, 10min 2min: When 2min is selected and the remaining battery discharge time in battery mode is less than 2min, the UPS will activate “Battery Low”...
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3 OPERATIONS continued 3.6 Operating Mode Description Operating mode Description LCD display Online mode When the input voltage is within acceptable range, UPS will provide pure and stable AC power to output. The UPS will also charge the battery at online mode. ECO mode Energy saving mode: When the input voltage is within voltage regulation...
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3 OPERATIONS continued 3.7 Faults Reference Code Fault event Fault code Icon Fault event Fault code Icon Bus start fail Battery voltage too high Bus over Battery voltage too low Bus under Charger output short Inverter soft start fail Over temperature Inverter voltage high Overload Inverter voltage Low...
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4 TROUBLESHOOTING If the UPS system does not operate correctly, please solve the problem by using the table below. Abbreviation Display content Meaning The AC input power is not Check if input power cord connected well. firmly connected to the No indication and alarm even though the mains.
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4 TROUBLESHOOTING continued A UPS internal fault has Contact your dealer occurred. There are two possible results: Fault code is shown as 01, 02, 03, 11, 12, 1. The load is still supplied, but 13 and 41 on LCD display and alarm is directly from AC power via continuously sounding.
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Returned Material Authorization (RMA) Number & Warranty Procedure Document. Our technical support personnel will also guide you through the process. Warranty Registration Please register your warranty by visiting: www.powershield.com.au 6 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Operation The UPS system contains no user-serviceable parts. If the battery service life (3~5 years at 25°C ambient temperature) has been exceeded, the batteries must be replaced.
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7 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 1000VA 2000VA 3000VA Model Number PSLCERT1000L PSLCERT2000L PSLCERT3000L Capacity 1000VA/900W 2000VA/1800W 3000VA / 2700W Input 230 VAC Nominal Input Voltage Input Voltage Range 160 VAC–300 VAC @100% load 110 VAC @ 60% load (Derating) Frequency Range 40Hz ~ 70 Hz Phase Single phase with ground Input Surge Energy Rating...
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