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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.
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.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 2 Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Description The Liebert® PSI5 is a line-interactive UPS designed for IT applications such as network closets and small data centers. It is available in a 3U form factor. It provides reliable power protection for servers, critical nodes, network workstations, large network peripherals, network routers, bridges, hubs and other electronic equipment.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 2.4 UPS States and Operating Modes 2.4.1 Standby Mode The UPS input is plugged into a stable, nominal source, but the outlets are turned off. The internal batteries are charging. 2.4.2 On/Normal Mode The UPS input is plugged into a stable, nominal source, and the outlets are turned on. The internal batteries are charging.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 3 Installation 3.1 What’s Included • Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion UPS • Accessory bag including: • Quick installation guide • Safety and regulatory statements • USB type A to B cable • 4 x Tower feet extenders with 8 x tower feet screws (M4 x 8 mm) •...
3.6 Network Communication Card Connection (Optional) Advanced monitoring and simple control of the Vertiv Liebert® PSI5 can be done with the use of a Vertiv Liebert IntelliSlot Unity Communications card. Visit www.vertiv.com/intellislot...
The input receptacle must be grounded. We recommend installing an upstream circuit breaker of the same series as the input circuit breaker of the Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5. Table 3.1 below lists the specifications of the input circuit breaker on the rear panel by UPS model.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 4 Operations 4.1 Controls Figure 4.1 Display and Buttons on the front panel Table 4.1 Control-button descriptions ITEM FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Mute the alarm: Press and hold this button for at least 2 seconds to mute an active alarm.
4.2.2 Default Screen and Flow Screens At start-up, the UPS executes a system test and displays the Vertiv logo screen for about 10 seconds. After the test completes, an overview screen shows status information, the active (green) power path, and the non-working power path (gray).
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide NOTE: While the UPS is operating, the LCD will dim and display a screen saver if there is no active alarm or user interaction for two minutes. After 5 minutes, the screen will turn off. Any button press will wake it. If an alarm or fault occurs or if any button is pressed, the UPS-flow screen displays.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 4.2.3 Main Menu Screen To access the main menu, press Enter while at the flow screen. Use the arrow buttons to select the sub-menu options, and press Enter to open the sub menu. Press ESC to return to the flow screen.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 4.2.4 Status Screen The status screen displays voltages, currents, frequencies, and parameters on individual tabs for input, battery, output, and load status. To view the UPS status information: At the main menu, select the Status icon, and press Enter.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Remaining capacity (%) Percent of battery capacity remaining Discharge count Number of discharges for the battery module Total discharge time (Min) Total number of minutes the battery has discharged Battery running time (Day) Number of days the batteries have been in operation...
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 4.2.5 Settings Submenu The settings screen consists of tabs that list UPS settings for configuration and adjusting parameters with tabs for: • Input • Output • Battery • Monitor • System • Outlet1 (Programmable Outlets) NOTE: Do not change parameter settings or reset to factory defaults when powering-off the UPS.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Output Parameter Options Voltage selection Nominal voltage setting. Set the nominal system voltage to match the input voltage of the UPS • 100 V • 110 V • 115 V • 120 V (default) •...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Temp compensation When enabled, the UPS will adjust the charging voltage of the batteries based on temperature in order to preserve battery life. It will increase the voltage if the UPS is operating in a cold environment. It will decrease the voltage if the UPS is operating in a warm environment.
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• Disable = The UPS cannot start with a fully depleted battery (default) Remote control Allows the UPS to be controlled remotely via the Vertiv SNMP card. • Enable (default) •...
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Outlet1 (Programmable Outlets) Parameter Options 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. NOTE: This setting is only available when the UPS is on.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Settings based on capacity Control outlets based on battery capacity remaining. Threshold of turning off the outlet (%) When the selected percentage of capacity remains in battery mode, the outlet turns off. Select the checkbox to enable or disable (default) the option.
Message Description Battery fault Battery voltage is out of range or the charger is faulty. Contact Vertiv Technical Support. This alarm occurs when the battery approaches the EOD. After the pre-warning, the battery capacity allows two minutes Battery low prewarning discharge at full load.
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Check that the protective earth (PE) line is well connected and that the alarm can be cleared at the display. phase reversed The inverter is turned off when the inverter output voltage or current exceed the ranges set. Contact Vertiv Technical Inverter fault Support.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Table 4.2 Alarm Messages table (continued) Message Description Remote shut- off The UPS was powered off remotely. This will display in the log whenever the event occurs Remote shutdown Any mode shutdown was initiated by the dry contact input. This will display in the log whenever the event occurs.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 4.2.8 About Screen The About screen offers tabs that list information about the product. • Product tab - shows UPS identification information, firmware versions, and information about the communication card (when the card is installed).
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 4.2.9 Maintenance screen The Maintenance screen offers operation of restore factory default. To restore factory default: Put the UPS in standby mode. 2. At the main menu, select the Maintenance icon, and press Enter.
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Table 4.3 Display Prompts and Meanings (continued) PROMPT MEANING Appears when proper conditions are not met for UPS power-on. Applies when using the power button or when Turn on failed, condition is not met selecting Turn on/off in the Control page.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 4.3.1 Changing the Password The default password is 111111 (six ones). You must use the current password to change the password. At the main menu, select the Settings icon, and press Enter. 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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Although the Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 is designed and manufactured to ensure personal safety, improper use can result in electrical shock or fire. To ensure safety, observe the following precautions while working on batteries: •...
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 5.2 Replacing the UPS Batteries IMPORTANT! Before you proceed, please review the battery safety precautions available at https://www.vertiv. com/ComplianceRegulatoryInfo. WARNING! Risk of electric shock and explosion can cause equipment damage, injury and death. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
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6. Navigate through the menu to Settings > Battery > Replace Battery and confirm battery replacement. NOTE: Default Settings password is 111111 7. Properly dispose of old batteries at an appropriate recycling center or return them to Vertiv in the packing material for the replacement batteries.
If the Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide will be stored for a long time, Vertiv recommends connecting the UPS to input power every 4 to 6 months for at least 2 hours to ensure recharge of the batteries.
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide 6 Troubleshooting This section indicates various UPS symptoms you may encounter and provides a troubleshooting guide in the event the UPS develops a problem. Use the following information to determine whether external factors caused the problem and how to remedy the situation.
Technical Support on page 41for 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) /the left side (tower orientation) •...
Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion Installer/User Guide Table 7.1 Specifications, PSI5-3000SRT120LI (continued) MODEL PSI5-3000SRT120LI Environment Operating temperature 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Without battery: -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50 °C) 3-12 months with battery: 14 to 77°F (-10 to 25 °C) Storage temperature 1-3 months with battery: 77 to 95°F (25 to 35 °C)
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Vertiv™ Liebert® PSI5 Lithium-Ion 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:...
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