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Uninterruptible Power supply Digital Energy™ LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA 208 VAC UL / Series 1 GE Consumer & Industrial SA General Electric Company CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno) Switzerland T +41 (0)91 / 850 51 51 F +41 (0)91 / 850 51 44 www.gedigitalenergy.com...
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The present publication and any other documentation supplied with the UPS system is not to be reproduced, either in part or in its entirety, without the prior written consent of GE. The illustrations and plans describing the equipment are intended as general reference only and are not necessarily complete in every detail.
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Thank you for choosing GE ! START UP AND COMMISSIONING A GE Global Services Field Engineer must perform start-up and commissioning of the UPS. Please Contact GE. Global Services at least two weeks prior to schedule start-up and commissioning at 1-800-637-1738, or by E-mail at pqservices@ge.com...
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WARNING ! LP 33U Series / 10 & 20 kVA, is a product that needs to be installed by a licensed and knowledgeable contractor. We recommend that this manual be kept next to the UPS for future references.
Dual input utility (option) .......................... 27 3.9.3 External battery connection to LP 33U Series / 10 kVA............. 28 3.9.4 Kit for external battery connection to LP 33U Series / 20 kVA..........29 3.9.5 RPA system - Control bus connection ....................30 3.9.6 UPS FUNCTIONING as FREQUENCY CONVERTER................
SAFETY RULES With this document, GE gives to the user all the necessary information about the correct use of the UPS. Please read carefully this Installation Guide before installing or operating the UPS. We recommend that this manual be kept next to the UPS for future references.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for models LP 33U Series / 10 & 20 kVA that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and battery. GENERAL - Move the UPS in an upright position in its original package to the final destination room.
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10 If you are replacing Battery or repairing Battery Connections, shut OFF the UPS and remove the Battery Fuses or open the Battery System disconnect. Modifications reserved Page 8/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
This symbol indicated the word “phase”. This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch in the on position. This symbol indicates the principal on/off switch in the off position. Modifications reserved Page 9/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
SNMP Advanced SNMP Card (option) Total Off Total Off push-button Terminals for Utility input Terminals for Load Output Fig. 2.1-5 Front view without panels Modifications reserved Page 10/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
When loading / downloading and when moving the UPS, it is forbidden: When loading / downloading and when moving the UPS, pay attention to: Modifications reserved Page 11/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
Battery autonomy time at 100% load and PF=0.8 lag., only with High Rate Battery NOTE ! The weight of each single piece is marked outside the package! Modifications reserved Page 12/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
Service Center before putting the UPS into operation. NOTE ! In case of storage of the UPS pay attention to: SENSITIVE SENSITIVE SENSITIVE FRAGILE TO DAMPNESS TO HEAT TO FROST Modifications reserved Page 13/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
Respect the prescription of the battery supplier and other local standards. The installation and cabling of the battery must be done by qualified people. Modifications reserved Page 14/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
NOTE ! Be aware of the heavy weight of the UPS, in particular already equipped with Batteries. LP 33U Series unpacking sequence Fig. 3.6-1 Modifications reserved Page 16/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
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The wheels are designed only for limited movements on the installation site. Fig. 3.6-4 Bolts to block the LP 33U Series on it’s position NOTE ! A damaged UPS must never be installed or connected to utility or battery! In case of any damage sustained during the transport, immediately inform the shipping agent! A detailed report of the damage is necessary for any indemnity claim.
In this case, when the Rectifier Input Fuses are opened, the Bypass and the Manual Bypass are supplied by the other source. Fig. 3.7.1-2 Dual Input Rectifier & Bypass (option) Modifications reserved Page 18/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
If circuit selectivity is required while the load is fed from the inverter (Bypass Utility not available), the largest fuse or circuit breaker should be rated at no more than 20% of the UPS output current rating. Modifications reserved Page 19/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
Choose an appropriate DC fuse or circuit breaker using the current data in the chart below. • Minimum battery cable requirement is based on the current data below. Modifications reserved Page 20/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
LP 33U Series / 10 kVA 35 A 35 A 35 A 50 A LP 33U Series / 20 kVA 70 A 70 A 70 A 100 A Modifications reserved Page 21/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
WIRE SIZE RANGE Lb - in LP 33U Series / 10 kVA Max 4 AWG LP 33U Series / 20 kVA Max 4 AWG Modifications reserved Page 24/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
LP 33U Series / 20 kVA 80 A (22 x 58 mm) 40 A (27 x 63 mm) 40 A (27 x 63 mm) Modifications reserved Page 25/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
Torque specification for Input / Output and DC power connections on Terminals: Section 3.8.1. NOTE ! This UPS is designed to operate in a wye-configured electrical system with a solidly grounded neutral. Modifications reserved Page 26/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
Torque specification for Input / Output and DC power connections on Terminals: Section 3.8.1. NOTE ! This UPS is designed to operate in a wye-configured electrical system with a solidly grounded neutral. Modifications reserved Page 27/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
Bottom entry cables Battery block diagram BATTERY Fig. 3.9.3-1 External battery connection to LP 33U Series / 10 kVA F9 (+) = Positive pole F10 (0) = Central point of battery blocks F11 (-) = Negative pole NOTE !
Battery block diagram Light Black blue LOAD BATTERY Bottom entry cables Fig. 3.9.4-1 Kit for external battery connection to LP 33U Series / 20 kVA F9 (+) F10 (0) F11 (-) Central point of = Positive pole = Negative pole...
Do not insert or remove J3 and J4 from the board “P16 - Connector adapter RPA” when the parallel LP33S_010-020_S5_RPA connection_03 system is operating. Fig. 3.9.5-3 Connection to Board P16 Modifications reserved Page 30/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
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This number is also marked inside and outside the packaging. The standard length of the control bus cable between two parallel unit is 26 ft / 8 m. Modifications reserved Page 31/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
3.9.6 UPS FUNCTIONING as FREQUENCY CONVERTER When the UPS LP 33U Series is delivered as frequency converter (different output frequency with respect to the input frequency), the automatic bypass and manual bypass functions are disabled. Therefore the load cannot be transferred to mains in case of overload, short circuit, or inverter failure.
F9 F10 F13 F14 Fig. 4-1 Slot connectivity LP 33U Series is supplied by a standard Serial Port J27 - RS232 (see Section 4.1) and a Relay Card (see Section 4.2). List of possible connectivity configurations on LP 33U Series Slot 1 –...
Serial port J27 – RS232 connection to PC with RS232 1:1 cable DB9m – DB9f Fig. 4.1-2 Serial port J27 - RS232 connection to PC Modifications reserved Page 34/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
The function GEN-ON is not available on the Relay Card. In case this function is needed, the optional Customer Interface card must be installed (see Section 4.4.1). Modifications reserved Page 35/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
In case of a Parallel System press the key “O” (Inverter OFF) on the control panel of each unit connected on the parallel bus and having its output switch Q1 closed. Modifications reserved Page 36/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
NC = Normally Closed Programmable functions on input contacts X1/10, 21 or J2/10, 23 Programmable X1/11, 22 or J2/11, 24 Programmable / Generator ON (NO) Modifications reserved Page 37/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
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• The battery recharge inhibition during the generator operation or after what delay from generator start the battery will start to be recharged. Consult your nearest Service Center at +1-800-637-1738, or by E-mail at pqservices@ge.com for more information. Modifications reserved Page 38/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc...
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In case of a Parallel System press the key “O” (Inverter OFF) on the control panel of each unit connected on the parallel bus and having its output switch Q1 closed. Modifications reserved Page 39/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
It is recommended to note in this section Notes, with date and short description all the operations performed on the UPS, as: maintenance, components replacement, abnormal situations, etc. Date Description Done by Modifications reserved Page 40/40 OPM_LPS_3UI_10K_20K_1US_V010.doc Installation Guide LP 33U Series 10 & 20 kVA / S1...
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