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Eaton Powerware BladeUPS User Manual

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  • Page 1 Powerware BladeUPS ® ® 12 kVA User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Eaton, Powerware, BladeUPS, Powerware Hot Sync, ABM, and X-Slot are registered trademarks and ConnectUPS is a trademark of Eaton Corporation or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Greenlee is a registered trademark of Greenlee Textron. Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.
  • Page 3 92/31/EEC, Amending Directive 89/336/EEC relating to EMC The EC Declaration of Conformity is available upon request for products with a CE mark. For copies of the EC Declaration of Conformity, contact: Eaton Power Quality Oy Koskelontie 13 FIN-02920 Espoo Finland...
  • Page 4 Special Symbols The following are examples of symbols used on the UPS or accessories to alert you to important information: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Indicates that a risk of electric shock is present and the associated warning should be observed. CAUTION: REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Refer to your operator's manual for additional information, such as important operating and maintenance instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The Eaton Powerware BladeUPS uninterruptible power system (UPS) ® ® ® protects your sensitive electronic equipment from the most common power problems including power failures, power sags, power surges, brownouts, and line noise. Power outages can occur when you least expect it and power quality can be erratic.
  • Page 10 ® network connectivity with monitoring and control. Firmware that is service upgradable through the DB-9 communication port. Backed by worldwide agency approvals. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 11 The BladeUPS system can be installed with Powerware remote power panels and rack-mounted power distribution systems. BladeUPS Bar BladeUPS BladeUPS BladeUPS Bottom Entry Wireway Figure 2. Example of a BladeUPS Parallel System EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 12 Figure 29 on page 45 shows an example of a standalone UPS with EBMs. Figure 30 on page 46 and Figure 31 on page 47 show examples of a parallel system with EBMs. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 13: Safety Warnings

    To comply with international standards and wiring regulations, the sum of the leakage current of the UPS and the total equipment connected to the output of this UPS must not have an earth leakage current greater than 3.5 milliamperes. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 14 I overensstemmelse med internationale normer og bestemmelser for el-installation må det udstyr, der er forbundet til udgangen af denne UPS, tilsammen ikke overskride en jordafdelingsspænding på mere end 3,5 milliampere. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...

  • Page 15: Belangrijke Veiligheidsinstructies

    Sluit om brandgevaar te voorkomen de apparatuur uitsluitend aan op een circuit voorzien van een overstroombeveiliging voor vertakte circuits van maximaal 100 A in overeenstemming met de National Electrical Code (Nationale Elektriciteitsvoorschriften), ANSI/NFPA 70. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 16 Ympäristön lämpötila ei saa ylittää 40 °C. Älä käytä lähellä vettä ja vältä kosteita tiloja (95 % maksimi). ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 17 La température ambiante ne doit pas dépasser 40 °C. Ne pas utiliser à proximité d’eau ou dans une atmosphère excessivement humide (95 % maximum). ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 18 W A R N U N G Die USV führt lebensgefährliche Spannungen. Alle Reparatur- und Wartungsarbeiten sollten nur von Kundendienstfachleuten durchgeführt werden. Die USV enthält keine vom Benutzer zu wartenden Komponenten. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...

  • Page 19: Avvisi Di Sicurezza

    Il presente manuale contiene importanti istruzioni da seguire durante l’installazione e la manutenzione dell’UPS e delle batterie. Leggere integralmente le istruzioni prima di utilizzare l’apparecchiatura e conservare il presente manuale per futuro riferimento. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 20 Le batterie devono essere smaltite in modo corretto. Per i requisiti di smaltimento fare riferimento alle disposizioni locali. Non gettare mai le batterie nel fuoco poichè potrebbero esplodere se esposte alle fiamme. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...

  • Page 21: Viktig Sikkerhetsinformasion

    Batterier må fjernes på korrekt måte. Se lokale forskrifter vedrørende krav om fjerning av batterier. Kast aldri batterier i flammer, da de kan eksplodere, hvis de utsettes for åpen ild. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 22 Siga as instruções apropriadas ao desfazer-se das baterias. Consulte os códigos do local para maiores informações sobre os regulamentos de descarte de produtos. Nunca jogue as baterias no fogo, porque há risco de explosão. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 23 ВАЖНЫЕ УКАЗАНИЯ ПО МЕРАМ БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ СОХРАНИТЕ ЭТИ УКАЗАНИЯ О П А С Н О П Р Е Д У П Р Е Ж Д Е Н И Е ° ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...

  • Page 24: Advertencias De Seguridad

    Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, realice la conexión únicamente hacia un circuito que cuente con un máximo de 100 amperios de protección contra sobrecorriente de circuito derivado, de acuerdo con el Código Eléctrico Nacional, ANSI/NFPA 70. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 25 är kontrollerade och där inga ledande föroreningar förekommer. Omgivande temperatur får ej överstiga 40°C. Använd inte utrustningen nära vatten eller vid hög luftfuktighet (max 95 %). ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...
  • Page 26 Håll ej behörig personal borta från batterierna. Batterierna måste avyttras enligt anvisningarna i lokal lagstiftning. Använda batterier får aldrig brännas upp. De kan explodera. ® ® EATON Powerware BladeUPS (12 kVA) User’s Guide 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com...

  • Page 27: Installation

    15 days to your service representative. NOTE Check the battery recharge date on the shipping carton label. If the date has expired and the batteries were never recharged, do not use the UPS. Contact your service representative. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® ®...

  • Page 28: Unpacking The Cabinet

    If installing a parallel system, continue to the following section, “Parallel System Setup.” If installing a standalone UPS and optional EBM(s), continue to “EBM Setup” on page 28. Otherwise, continue to “UPS Setup” on page 34. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 29: Parallel System Setup

    The breaker must be wall-mounted and be readily accessible to the operator Flexible or rigid metal conduit NOTE For ease of wiring access with bottom entry, place the rack containing the UPSs on a raised floor. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 30: Preparing The Rack

    Reverse the door handle mounting. NOTE The handle uses gravity to operate properly. Reversing the handle is required. Move the Eaton Powerware logo to the upper part of the door. Verify that the leveling feet are long enough to lower to the floor.
  • Page 31 Allow for hole spacing and numbering (see Figure 3). For guidelines for configuring a parallel system with EBMs, see page 4. Continue to the following section, “Installing the Input and Output Wiring.” EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 32: Installing The Input And Output Wiring

    Figure 4. Removing the Wireway Access Cover (Bottom Entry Shown) If your rack is designed for bottom entry but you need to provide top entry wiring, skip to Step 7 on page 26. Otherwise, continue to Step 3. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 33 Figure 5. Removing the Wireway Top Cover (Bottom Entry Shown) Remove the six screws on the conduit landing plate and retain. Remove the plate and retain. See Figure 6. Figure 6. Removing the Conduit Landing Plate (Bottom Entry Shown) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 34 NOTE Verify that top entry wiring in a bottom entry rack does not interfere with access areas for the fans, connectors, breakers, or X-Slot cards on any BladeUPS. Ferrite Assembly (loosened) Figure 7. Top Entry Wiring in a Bottom Entry Rack EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 35 Safety Ground Ground Ground 18 mm (4 AWG) to 1.8 Nm (16 lb in) 215 mm (400 kcmil) * Use 13.3 mm (6 AWG) 90_C copper wire minimum. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 36: Ebm Setup

    NOTE Discard the EBM user's guide if you are installing the EBM with a new UPS at the same time. Use the UPS user's guide instead to install both the UPS and the EBM. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 37: Rack Setup For The Ebm

    4 holes above the last installed screw (see Figure 10). NOTE Verify that the hole patterns on the rails and mounting brackets align with the hole pattern on the rack. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 38 Figure 10. Front Rail Screw Positions for the EBM Secure the rail to the front of the rack with two hex-head screws (see Figure 11). Front Rail Hex-Head Screws Figure 11. Securing the Front Rail EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 39 Second Rail Position 11 Position 4 First Rail Position 2 Figure 12. Rear Rail Screw Positions for the EBM Clip Nuts Figure 13. Securing the Rear Rail EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 40 EBM. Push the cover firmly into place. See Figure 14. 6-32 Flat-Head Screws Mounting Bracket Figure 14. Installing the EBM Mounting Brackets 10. Slide the EBM into the rack. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 41 13. Verify that the brackets are seated firmly, then tighten the wing nuts on the rear hold-down brackets. The EBM is now secured in the rack. 14. Continue to the following section, “UPS Setup.” EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 42: Ups Setup

    Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card: CAN Bridge Card cable with (2) RJ-45 connectors Redundant signal cable with (2) two-position terminal block connectors Initializing jumper with single RJ-45 connector EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 43: Rack Setup For The Ups

    Position 9 Mounting Bracket Position 4 Position 1 Bottom of Rail Bottom of Rack or Top of Other Cabinet Figure 17. Front Rail Screw Positions for the UPS EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 44 Using two M5 machine screws, attach the rail to the front of the rack and finger-tighten only (see Figure 17 and Figure 19). Position 12 Position 1 Front M5 Screws Figure 19. Securing the Front Rail EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 45 Parallel system only. (Optional) Repeat Steps 1 through 7 to install each rail kit in the parallel system. NOTE For ease of installation, it is recommended to install all of the rail kits for the parallel system before installing the UPSs. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 46 NOTE Treat the electronics module with care to avoid damaging the fans, connectors, or internal circuitry. Electronics Module Locking Screw Ring Handle Figure 21. Removing the Electronics Module EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 47 Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card, skip to Step 16. NOTE Leaving the UPS unattached allows you to adjust the UPS position in the rack for any clearance needed to install the X-Slot cards. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 48 The rack upright flexes easily. Verify that the brackets seat firmly, then tighten the nuts on the rear hold-down brackets. The UPS is now secured in the rack. Figure 24. Inserting the Rear Hold-Down Bracket EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 49 2-Pin Connector 2-Pin with Jumper 2-Pin Connector 3-Pin Connector Figure 25. Installing the Communication Terminal Block Connectors 19. Continue to the following section, “Installing the UPS Internal Batteries.” EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 50: Installing The Ups Internal Batteries

    When a tray is fully installed, tuck the plastic handle on the end of the tray into place. Figure 27. Installing the UPS Battery Trays EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 51 (page 19) for each UPS to be paralleled. If you are installing an optional EBM, continue to the following section, “EBM Installation.” Otherwise, continue to “Standalone UPS Installation” on page 48 or “Parallel UPS Installation” on page 50. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 52: Ebm Installation

    See Figure 30 on page 46 and Figure 31 on page 47 for examples of EBM connections in a parallel system. Continue to “Standalone UPS Installation” on page 48 or “Parallel UPS Installation” on page 50. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 53 INSTALLATION Battery Breaker UPS Battery Connector EBM Cable Battery EBM Battery Breakers Connectors Figure 29. Typical EBM Installation EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 54 INSTALLATION Figure 30. Example EBM Installations in Parallel Systems NOTE Figure 30 shows two systems using optional 0.9m (3 ft) battery extension cables. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 55 INSTALLATION Figure 31. Example EBM Installation in a Large Parallel System NOTE Figure 31 shows a system using optional 0.9m (3 ft) battery extension cables. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 56: Standalone Ups Installation

    If an emergency power-off (disconnect) switch is required by local codes, see “Remote Emergency Power-off” on page 95 to install the REPO switch before powering on the UPS. Continue to “Standalone UPS Initial Startup” on page 66. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 57 Input Power Cord Figure 32. BladeUPS Rear Panel (Standalone UPS Shown with IEC 309-60A Output Power Cord) NOTE The load connector breaker controls the load connector only, not the output power cord. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 58: Parallel Ups Installation

    NOTE The load connector breaker controls the load connector only, not the output power cord. Unpack the Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card and verify that the card was not damaged during shipment (see Figure 33). Figure 33. Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 59 UPS to Pins 1 and 2; set the card for the middle UPS(s) to Pins 2 and 3. Jumper J7 - Pins 2 and 3 Jumper J7 - Pins 1 and 2 Figure 34. Setting the CAN Bridge Card Jumper J7 (Side View) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 60 UNIT 1 as UNIT 2, and so forth. NOTE You can configure the parallel system with UPS 1 at the bottom of the rack (as shown in Figure 36) or at the top of the rack. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...
  • Page 61 CAN Bridge Card Cable Standalone/ Parallel UPS 2 For Parallel Use Only Standalone/ Parallel UPS 1 Initializing Jumper Figure 36. Typical CAN Bridge Card and Redundant Signal Wiring EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 62 17. You can install an optional REPO circuit that will shut down the entire parallel system using a single switch. See “Remote Emergency Power-off” on page 95 to install the REPO switch before powering on the parallel system. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 63 The loop and twist for each cord may vary depending on configuration and strain relief. 19. Continue to “Parallel System Initial Startup” on page 68. Figure 37. Connecting UPSs to the BladeUPS Bar (Bottom Entry Shown) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 64: Single Parallel-Ready Ups Installation

    NOTE The load connector breaker controls the load connector only, not the output power cord. Unpack the Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card and verify that the card was not damaged during shipment (see Figure 38). Figure 38. Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 65 Set the jumper pins on the Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card as shown in Figure 39: Jumper J7 - Pins 1 and 2 Figure 39. Setting the CAN Bridge Card Jumper J7 (Side View) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 66 Installing one card per UPS provides communication with each UPS. Installing one card per parallel system provides detection of a problem with at least one UPS, but does not specify which UPS or how many. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...
  • Page 67 Gently loop and twist the parallel input cord as shown to minimize stress on the cord. The loop and twist for the cord may vary depending on configuration and strain relief. 15. Continue to “Parallel System Initial Startup” on page 68. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 68: Ups Installation Into An Existing Parallel System

    NOTE The load connector breaker controls the load connector only, not the output power cord. Unpack the Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card and verify that the card was not damaged during shipment (see Figure 41). Figure 41. Powerware Hot Sync CAN Bridge Card EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 69 UPS to Pins 1 and 2; set the card for the middle UPS(s) to Pins 2 and 3. Jumper J7 - Pins 2 and 3 Jumper J7 - Pins 1 and 2 Figure 42. Setting the CAN Bridge Card Jumper J7 (Side View) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 70 Figure 43) or at the top of the rack. 11. For a parallel system not previously shut down, verify that any alarms related to reconfiguring the CAN Bridge Cards have cleared. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...
  • Page 71 CAN Bridge Card Cable Standalone/ Parallel UPS 2 For Parallel Use Only Standalone/ Parallel UPS 1 Initializing Jumper Figure 43. Typical CAN Bridge Card and Redundant Signal Wiring EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 72 18. You can install an optional REPO circuit that will shut down the entire parallel system using a single switch. See “Remote Emergency Power-off” on page 95 to install the REPO switch before powering on the parallel system. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 73 UPS(s) without shutting down the parallel system, perform the steps in “Parallel System Initial Startup”on the additional UPS(s) only. Figure 44. Connecting UPSs to the BladeUPS Bar (Bottom Entry Shown) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 74: Standalone Ups Initial Startup

    If the indicator is flashing, do not proceed until all alarms are clear. Check the UPS status from the front panel to view the active alarms. Correct the alarms and restart if necessary. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 75 ON ( ) position. 17. Press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. 18. If optional EBMs are installed, see “Configuring the UPS for EBMs” on page 87 to set the number of installed EBMs.

  • Page 76: Parallel System Initial Startup

    Switch all UPS battery circuit breakers to the ON ( ) position. If optional EBMs are installed, switch all EBM battery circuit breakers to the ON ( ) position. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 77 ON ( ) position. 14. On any UPS, press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. 15. If optional EBMs are installed, see “Configuring the UPS for EBMs” on page 87 to set the number of installed EBMs for each UPS.
  • Page 78 18. See “Updating the UPS Firmware” on page 112. NOTE When adding a new UPS to a parallel system or updating one UPS's firmware, verify that all UPSs in the parallel system are updated to the same firmware version. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 79: Operation

    (see Figure 46). A thicker bar indicates the node is energized. Bypass Output Power Percentage Rectifier/ Inverter Battery Charge Remaining Charger (or Battery is Charging) Battery Figure 46. BladeUPS Mimic Screen EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® ® BladeUPS (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 80: Changing The Language

    Display Functions As the default or after 15 minutes of inactivity, the LCD displays the selectable startup screen. The default is the Eaton Powerware logo and can be changed to the Mimic screen in the User Settings menu. The backlit LCD automatically dims after a long period of inactivity. Press any button to restore the screen.
  • Page 81 UPS Type / Part Number / Serial Number / Firmware / Display / System Display / CAN Bridge Turn UPS On/Off On and Off Options UPS On / UPS Off / System On / System Off EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 82: User Settings

    This setting is not available for six-unit systems (must be Redundant Mode only). Parallel XCP: [System] [Sub Unit] System Select Sub Unit for PowerVision software. Select System for other software. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 83 The Standard setting is limited to 60 minutes when selected through the front panel. See the following section, “Operating Modes.” Start Screen Eaton Powerware logo Eaton Powerware logo Mimic screen (see Figure 46 on page 71) User Password [Enabled] [Disabled] Disabled If Enabled is selected, the password is USER.

  • Page 84: Operating Modes

    You can change the default High Efficiency setting to Standard from the front panel. The Standard setting disables the High Efficiency feature for a maximum of 60 minutes. See “User Settings” on page 74. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 85: Battery Mode

    When the UPS is turned off and remains plugged into a power outlet, the UPS is in Standby mode. The indicator is off, indicating that power is not available to your equipment. The battery recharges when necessary. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 86: Ups Startup And Shutdown

    Switch the UPS battery circuit breaker to the ON ( ) position. If optional EBMs are installed, switch all EBM battery circuit breakers to the ON ( ) position. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 87 12. To energize a load connected through the Load Connector, switch the load connector circuit breaker to the ON ( ) position. 13. Press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 88: Starting A Parallel System

    Correct the alarms and restart if necessary. 11. On any UPS, press any button on the front panel display to activate the menu options. Select TURN UPS ON/OFF, TURN SYSTEM ON, and press the button. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 89: Starting The Ups On Internal Bypass

    ON ( ) position. 14. On any UPS, press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. Starting the UPS on Internal Bypass NOTE Starting the UPS on internal bypass leaves the load unprotected.
  • Page 90 Check the UPS status from the front panel to view the active alarms. Correct the alarms and restart if necessary. 11. Switch the load connector circuit breaker to the ON ( ) position. 12. Press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 91: Standalone Ups Shutdown

    OFF (O) position. Switch the UPS input circuit breaker to the OFF (O) position. Press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. Switch off utility power where the UPS is connected. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 92: Individual Paralleled Ups Shutdown

    Switch the UPS input circuit breaker to the OFF (O) position. Disconnect the redundant signal cable(s) from the UPS. Press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. NOTE If there is only one breaker for all UPSs, do not switch off utility power until all UPSs are shut down.

  • Page 93: Parallel System Shutdown

    Switch the UPS input circuit breaker to the OFF (O) position. Press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. If you want to completely remove power from the UPSs, continue to “Standalone UPS Shutdown” on page 83 to shut down each individual UPS.

  • Page 94: Transferring The Ups Between Modes

    Select HIGH EFFICIENCY or STANDARD, and OK to confirm. NOTE Time in the Standard power strategy is limited to 60 minutes when commanded through the front panel. The setting then automatically returns to High Efficiency. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 95: Configuring Battery Settings

    Press the button to save the setting. Press the button until the Eaton Powerware logo appears. Running Automatic Battery Tests Battery tests rely on backfeeding the utility, using the utility as a load. Some sites may choose to disable battery testing if their source is not capable of being backfed.

  • Page 96: Setting The Battery Low Alarm Level

    1.868 1.918 1.807 1.850 1.883 1.789 1.836 1.866 1.793 1.818 1.850 1.835 1.884 1.941 1.818 1.863 1.903 1.799 1.849 1.883 1.803 1.823 1.865 NOTE Values are approximate. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 97: Communication

    Redundant Signal Wiring (For Parallel Use Only) Relay Output Contacts X-Slot Communication Bay 1 X-Slot Communication Bay 2 Figure 47. Communication Options and Control Terminals (Standalone UPS shown) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® ® BladeUPS (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 98: Installing Communication Options And Control Terminals

    See “Communication Options” on page 91 or “Control Terminals” on page 94 for detailed information. Route and tie the cable(s) out of the way. Continue to “Operation” on page 71 to start up the UPS. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 99: Communication Options

    NOTE You can configure relays, signal inputs, and the serial port baud rate through the front panel menus (see Table 4 on page 74). NOTE In a UPS connected to utility power, X-Slot cards remain powered on even if the input breaker is off. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 100: Db-9 Communication Port

    Table 6. Communication Port Pin Assignment Pin Number Signal Name Function Direction from the UPS Transmit to external device Receive from external device Signal common (tied to chassis) — EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 101: X-Slot Cards

    See Figure 47 on page 89 for the location of the two X-Slot communication bays. ConnectUPS-X Web/SNMP Card Industrial Relay Card Relay Interface Card Modem Card Modbus Card Figure 50. Optional X-Slot Cards EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 102: Control Terminals

    Relay Output Normally Open Figure 51. External Control Terminal Connections NOTE If using a semiconductor switch type, pay attention to the proper polarity. A relay or other mechanical control is preferred. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 103: Remote Emergency Power-Off

    NOTE Leave the REPO connector installed in the REPO port on the UPS even if the REPO function is not needed. There are two REPO positions that may be used, normally-open (NO) or normally-closed (NC). See Figure 47 on page 89 for REPO locations. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 104: Relay Output Contacts

    The relay output contacts must not be connected to any utility connected circuits. Reinforced insulation to the utility is required. The relay output contacts have a maximum rating of 30 Vac/1A and 60 Vdc/2A nominal values. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 105: Programmable Signal Inputs

    Set actions for alarms from a generator, such as disabling the charger for an undersized generator or shutdown for a failed generator. Configure an ATS (automatic transfer switch) sensor to transfer the system to Bypass mode. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 106: Parallel Communication

    CAN failure in the parallel system. The system uses the redundant signal wiring to determine the system state when the CAN is down. The system operates the same as with CAN, except for a Check Parallel Board alarm. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 107: Auto-Identification

    In a standalone UPS, the load can be connected from the outlet cord or the Anderson load connector. The Output measurement would be the total load on the UPS, and the Load Receptacle reading would be the portion supplied by the Anderson load connector. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 108 COMMUNICATION EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 109: Ups Maintenance

    48 hours after long-term storage. Check the battery recharge date on the shipping carton label. If the date has expired and the batteries were never recharged, do not use the UPS. Contact your service representative. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® ®...

  • Page 110: When To Replace Batteries

    ELECTRIC ENERGY HAZARD. Do not attempt to alter any battery wiring or connectors. Attempting to alter wiring can cause injury. Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 111: How To Replace Ebms

    For additional EBMs, plug the EBM cable into the battery connector on the adjacent EBM. Remove the breaker tie from the circuit breaker on all EBMs. Switch all battery circuit breakers to the ON ( ) position. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 112: How To Replace Ups Internal Batteries

    LCD Cable Figure 52. Removing the UPS Front Cover NOTE Disconnecting the control panel from the electronics module automatically transfers the UPS to Bypass mode. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 113 UPS MAINTENANCE Remove the eight screws on the battery cover plate and retain. Remove the plate. See Figure 53. Figure 53. Removing the UPS Battery Cover Plate EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 114 When a tray is fully installed, tuck the plastic handle on the end of the tray into place. Figure 54. Installing the UPS Battery Trays EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 115 NOTE Reconnecting the control panel to the electronics module automatically transfers the UPS to Normal mode. Verify that there are no alarms indicated on the control panel. LCD Cable Figure 55. Replacing the UPS Front Cover EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 116: Testing New Batteries

    A failed battery test initiates a Battery Test Failed alarm. To cancel a battery test in progress: Press any button to activate the menu options. Select CONTROL, START BATTERY TEST, then CANCEL. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...

  • Page 117: Replacing The Electronics Module

    Parallel configurations only. Disconnect the redundant signal cable(s) from the UPS. For the location of the redundant signal cable, see Figure 36 on page 53. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 118 Record the serial number of the replacement module for your warranty. If not returning the electronics module for warranty, see the following section, “Recycling the Used Battery or UPS,” for proper disposal. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 119 Verify that there are no alarms indicated on the control panel. Transfer the UPS to Normal mode. LCD Cable Figure 57. Replacing the UPS Front Cover EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 120: Recycling The Used Battery Or Ups

    NOTE When adding a new UPS to a parallel system or updating one UPS's firmware, verify that all UPSs in the parallel system are updated to the same firmware version. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...

  • Page 121: Specifications

    12 kW CE input IEC 309-32A 3.7m (12 ft) UPSCord12CER 12 kW CE input/output IEC 309-32A 1.8/1.2m (6/4 ft) UPSCord12PCE 12 kW CE parallel Anderson 0.5m (1.5 ft) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® ® BladeUPS (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 122 610 x 1067 x 2032 mm (24” x 42” x 80”) Weight Rack without side panels or casters: 99 kg (219 lb); Side panels (each): 8.5 kg (19 lb); Casters (4): 5 kg (10 lb) Total Weight: 121 kg (267 lb) EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ®...
  • Page 123 BladeUPS Bar (see Table 8 on page 113). Noise Filtering MOVs and common mode line filter Input Power Factor High Efficiency setting: load dependent Standard setting: >0.99 Input Mode Three-phase EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 124 >150%: load transfers to Bypass mode after 300 ms Voltage Waveform Normal mode and Battery mode: Sine wave; <2% THD with linear load; <5% with nonlinear load Full Output Three-phase EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 125 Less than 58 dBA at 1 meter typical (Normal mode) Less than 64 dBA at 1 meter typical (Battery mode) Leakage Current <3.5 mA Communication DB-9: 1200–19200 baud EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 126 +1 EBM +2 EBMs +3 EBMs +4 EBMs Batteries BladeUPS 12 BladeUPS 12i NOTE Battery times are approximate and vary depending on the load configuration and battery charge. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 127: Eaton Powerware ® Bladeups ® (12 Kva) User's Guide S 164201649 Rev 3 Www.powerware.com

    Battery Low Alarm Level” on page 88 for configuration information. When utility power is restored, the UPS restarts automatically, provides power to the load, and charges the battery. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® ® BladeUPS (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 128 Have a qualified electrician correct the wiring. not exist, or the line and neutral wires are reversed in the wall outlet. LED is on. 1 beep every 3 seconds. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 129 Apply utility power for 48 hours to charge the charged. batteries, then restart the battery test. User cancelled the battery test Restart the battery test. through the front panel. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 130 Verify the CAN wiring (see page 52). and the UPS does not start. as a paralleled UPS within two If the condition persists, contact your service minutes after utility power was representative. applied. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 131: Silencing The Alarm

    A replacement or repair unit will be shipped, freight prepaid for all warrantied units. Help NOTE For critical applications, immediate replacement may be available. Call the Desk for the dealer or distributor nearest you. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
  • Page 132 TROUBLESHOOTING EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...

  • Page 133: Warranty

    One-Year Limited Warranty (Global) Powerware UPS Model: BladeUPS WARRANTOR: The warrantor for the limited warranties set forth herein is Eaton Electrical Inc., a Delaware Corporation company (“Company”). LIMITED WARRANTY: This limited warranty (this “Warranty”) applies only to the original End-User (the “End-User”) of any BladeUPS Products (individually and collectively, the “Product”) purchased and registered with Eaton and...
  • Page 134 (via mail or online at www.powerware.com “warranty registration”); use the Product in a normal way; follow the Product's user's guide; and protect against further damage to the Product if there is a covered defect. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...
  • Page 135 USA, contact your local Powerware product sales or service representative, or call the Customer Reliability Center in the USA at 919-870-3149. For comments or questions about this Warranty, write to the Customer Quality Representative, 3301 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616 USA. EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ®...
  • Page 136 WARRANTY EATON Powerware 164201649 Rev 3 www.powerware.com ® BladeUPS ® (12 kVA) User's Guide...
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