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Falcon FN3K-2TXI Owner's Operating Manual

Fn series ups plus parallel or n+1 redundant 3kva to 40kva uninterruptible power supply
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Electric, Inc., 5116 Azusa Canyon Rd., Irwindale, California 91706, (626) 962-7770, Fax (626) 962-7720, Email: sales@falconups.com
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  • Page 1 All other brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The information stated in this document is subject to change without notice. 2011-04-18 ® ® Falcon , Falcon Electric, FN and UPS Plus logos are registered trademarks of Falcon Electric, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FN Series Parallelable and N+1 Redundant UPS Features. FN -2TXI Double-Conversion On-line UPS Block Diagram. Important Safety Instructions (READ FIRST) Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Manual Overview. 1.2 Brief FN Overview. Chapter 2. FN UPS Circuit Descriptions Galvanically Isolated Output. Input & Power Factor Correction Power Factor Correction.

  • Page 3: Fn Series Parallelable And N+1 Redundant Ups Features

    FN Series Parallelable and N+1 Redundant UPS Features Parallel Mode and N+1 Redundant Mode Operation True Double Conversion On-line Sinewave Design Output Galvanic Isolation LCD Display with Advanced Monitoring Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) Input Power Factor Correction Wide Input Voltage Window Precision Output Voltage Regulation Superior Brownout, Surge and Transient Protection Frequency Converter Operation...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions (Read First)

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions which must be followed during the installation, operation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Please read all instructions before operat- ing this equipment and save this manual for future reference. All of the models presented herein are intended for installation in a controlled environment. This UPS operates from utility power and contains a number of high current back-up batteries;...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION Manual Overview This user manual has been written to provide basic information about Falcon FN Series -2TXI models. The FN Series is a rugged, double conversion, "on-line" UPS. It has galvanic output isolation configured for a split-phase (3 wire plus ground) 120/240Vac output. The FN Series provides continuous power conditioning and accepts a wide range input voltage, while providing tight output voltage regulation, with a true sinewave output.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Fn Ups Circuit Descriptions Galvanically Isolated Output

    g. One Local Maintenance Bypass Switch. The switch provides a manual means of placing the UPS into bypass mode to allow for minor servicing to be performed on the UPS. 2.0 FN UPS CIRCUIT DESCRIPTIONS Galvanically Isolated Output The FN -2TXI models provide a galvanically isolated, 120/240Vac, hardwire output. To meet UL and code requirements, a dedicated electrical panel should be provided by your electrical contractor or electrician.

  • Page 7: Battery Packs

    32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC - 40ºC), but battery life will be substantially reduced if contin- uously operated at the higher temperature levels. Optional extended battery banks and charger modules are available through Falcon to extend the amount of battery runtime. Internal Battery Charger The internal UPS battery charger utilizes energy from the utility power to continuously charge the UPS batteries.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3. Unpacking The Ups And Battery Bank

    Removal of the UPS and battery bank should never be attempted by one person. Upon unpacking the UPS or battery bank, verify the following items were shipped. Should you have not received any of the items listed below, please contact Falcon Electric Customer Service at 1-800-842-6940. FN -2TXI UPS Models...

  • Page 9: Chapter 4. Pre-Installation Details

    UPS with internal batteries: (1) FN3K-2TXI or FN4K-2TXI or FN5K-2TXI or FN6K-2TXI = 286.6 lbs. (130 kg), 8 & 10kVA 328 lbs. (148.7) (2) FN3K-2TXI or FN4K-2TXI or FN5K-2TXI or FN6K-2TXI = 573 lbs. (260 kg), 8& 10kVA 657 lbs. (298) (3) FN3K-2TXI or FN4K-2TXI or FN5K-2TXI or FN6K-2TXI = 859.8 lbs.

  • Page 10: Ups Input Requirements

    National Electrical Code and ANSI/NFPA 70 requirements VERIFY THE PROPER UPS INPUT POWER IS AVAILABLE (for each UPS installed) FN3K-2TXI Input Hardwire, 208-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 20A, single-phase, 2 wire plus ground Branch Rated Circuit Breaker Rating = 20A Use only #10 AWG, 75C copper wire and torque terminal block screws to 17.7 in-lb.

  • Page 11: Ups Output Requirements

    4.3 UPS Output Requirements CAUTION - An output disconnect circuit breaker must be provided. To reduce the risk of fire, connect on to a circuit provided with branch rated circuit breaker over-current protection. Please refer to the table below for the specific branch rated circuit breaker amperage rating.

  • Page 12: Ups Output Ratings

    WARNING: If the (50 or 60Hz) constant frequency mode is enabled, the UPS output(s) must be derated by 25%. Please refer to the fixed frequency output mode ratings for your model in the specifications located at the end of this manual. FN3K-2TXI: Output Marking: No.1 (Output2 0V L1- Output2 120V L2): 1.5KVA, 120 V.

  • Page 13: Hardwire Terminal Block Wiring Details

    4.5 Hardwire Terminal Block Wiring Details FN -2TXI Models Hardwire Terminal Designations Wiring Detail for a 120/240Vac Split-Phase Output Wiring Detail for a 120/208Vac Output...
  • Page 14 4.6 Rear Panel Details...

  • Page 15: System Installation Wiring Diagram, Single Ups Unit

    4.9 System Installation Wiring Diagram (single UPS unit, 120/240V Output) 4.10 System Installation Wiring Diagram (typical multiple parallel UPS units, 120/240V Output) Suggested UPS Output Panel & Circuit Breakers UPS Output Panel = Square D P/NQQ12L125G (1 each) Panel Master Circuit Breaker 120A = QQM110VH (1 Each) Individual UPS Circuit Breakers 3kVA -- 20A Square D P/N QQ220VH 4kVA to 6kVA -- 30A Square D P/N QQ230VH...

  • Page 16: 4.12 Parallel Ups Communications Bus Cabling

    Parallel UPS Communications Bus Termination Resistor Switch Settings Whenever FN Series UPS units are connected in parallel with the parallel communications cabling installed, the communicaitons bus termination switched located to the right side of the cable connectors must be set as follows: When convifuring paralleled units, set the termination resistor switch to the “on”...

  • Page 17: External Battery Charger Option Installation

    4.10 External Battery Charger Option Installation Wiring Detail (Typical UPS unit with optional FNBC-5A-2, for use with external battery banks only) FN6KBC-5A-2 5 Amp External Battery Charger Module FNBC-5A-2 Battery Charger Module Terminal Block Wiring Details Battery Charger Module/UPS System Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 18: Control Button And Lcd Locations

    5.0 DISPLAY & CONTROLS The pictures below outline the various control panel, LED and LCD functions and locations. 5.1 Control Button and LCD Locations 1. LCD Display 2. N+1 Status LED 3. Utility Status Indicator LED 4. Bypass Input Status LED 5.

  • Page 19: Led Display Modes

    Next Page Button When the LCD display is in “Normal Mode”, repeated pressing of this button will sequence down through the input/output/battery parameters and readings. When the UPS is displaying “OFF” or “BPS”, depressing the “Next Page” and “Function” buttons at the same time will place the UPS into “Programming Mode”.

  • Page 20: Lcd Display Overview

    5.4 LCD Display Overview LCD Display Shown in Test Mode 5.5 LCD Icon Descriptions Bypass input is out of tolerance, UPS failed to transfer to bypass, or bypass input is out of tolerance when the UPS is in Economy/Green Mode. Utility loss or the utility input is out of tolerance. UPS lost inverter output and transferred to bypass.
  • Page 21 Er04 -- Error code 04 indicates the UPS inverter has malfunctioned. Contact Falcon Service. Er05 -- Error code 05 indicates the UPS batteries are weak or dead and must be replaced. Call Falcon Service upon receiving the message for further instructions.

  • Page 22: Chapter 6. Operation

    6.0 OPERATION The following sections outline the operation and programming of the FN -2TXI UPS models. Please read and understand them completely prior to connecting any equipment to the UPS output. 6.1 How to start up the UPS with utility power present 1.
  • Page 23 “OK” is displayed. If the UPS fails the self-test, “FAIL” is displayed alternately with an error code. Please note the error code and contact Falcon Service. The UPS is now turned on and in on-line inverter mode. Using an AC volt meter, verify the UPS...

  • Page 24: How To Start Up The Ups Without Utility Power Present

    6.2 How to start up the UPS without utility power present (Cold Start) 1. Press the “On” button for 6 seconds to awaken the UPS. The UPS will beep twice and display G below. Immediately upon G being displayed, press the “On” button for another 6 seconds.

  • Page 25: How To Display Readings

    6.5 How to display readings 1. The bypass input voltage is displayed immediately after the UPS and Bypass circuit breakers are turned on and has sequenced up to inverter mode as shown in I1. Depressing the “Next Page” button will change to display the utility frequency as shown in J below. The “b”...
  • Page 26 Depress the “Next Page” button. The arrow next to the battery icon indicates the reading is for the battery voltage. Depress the “Next Page” button. The degree C symbol indicates the reading is for the internal UPS temperature. Depressing the “Next Page” button again will return the display to reading I1.

  • Page 27: How To Display Programmed Settings

    6.6 How to Display Programmed Settings 1. The UPS must be turned on and operating in on-line inverter mode prior to attempting to read the “programmed settings”. 2. Depress the “Function” button and the following first function parameter will be displayed: The first function status displayed will be the audible alarm buzzer status.
  • Page 28 Note: The following functions are a continuation from the previous page. These functions can only be displayed and must have their settings changed using another programming method referenced later in the manual. As the other programming method requires turning the UPS off to perform, they are accessible here as a convenient reference while the UPS is in normal online operation.
  • Page 29 Fixed or constant frequency output mode: In normal mode the UPS output frequency will automatically be set to the utility frequency and is synchronized with that frequency. When set to cf50Hz mode, the UPS inverter output frequency will always be 50Hz. When set to cf60Hz mode, the UPS inverter output frequency will always be 60Hz.

  • Page 30: How To Change The Programmed Settings

    6.7 How to Change the Programmed Settings Note: The UPS must be placed into Off / Bypass mode prior to attempting to change the following parameter settings. 1. To enter programming mode depress the “On” and “Next Page” buttons at the same time and hold them down until the UPS sounds two beeps.
  • Page 31 The next parameter displayed shows the “bypass input voltage acceptable window” setting. The voltage window can be set to “Lo” (184-260Vac) or “Hi” (195-260Vac), which is shown below. To change the settings, depress the “Previous Page/Change Setting” button. To change to the alternate setting, press the but- ton again.
  • Page 32 The following V1, V2, V3 and V4 show the operational status setting of the UPS. This function may be set to one of four modes. “Normal”: which indicates none of the other modes are set. The Economy/Green Mode: indicates the UPS will automatically transfer to bypass mode to save energy, should the output load drop below 10% of...
  • Page 33 The next parameter displayed shows the UPS unit address. If only one UPS is being used, the address should be set to “d0” as shown. If multiple parallel UPS units are connected in a parallel configuration of up tp 40kVA or up to 30kVA N+1 operation, the units would be addressed “id01”, “id02”, “id03”...

  • Page 34: How To Use The Maintenance Bypass Switch

    6.8 How to Use the Maintenance Bypass Switch Located on the Rear Panel IMPORTANT: Improper use of the internal Maintenance Bypass Switch will void the equipment warranty. The following instructions must be followed whenever this switch is used. 1. Press the”Off/Bypass” button for 5 seconds to place the UPS into bypass mode. 2.

  • Page 35: Chapter 7. Communications

    UPSilon software CD. The UPSilon users manual is also located on the UPSilon CD supplied with this unit. UPSilon supports most popular operating systems. Should you have special UNIX requirements, please contact Falcon Sales for information and pricing of UPSilon for UNIX.

  • Page 36: Remote Emergency Power Off

    The supplied Falcon RS-232 interface cable pin designations are as follows: UPS Side RS-232C Interface Computer Side The computer RS-232 Port settings should be set to the following: 7.3 Remote Emergency Power Off (REPO) A green two-pin REPO connector is located on rear panel of all FN 3 - 10kVA UPS models. The connector is shipped with no jumper wire installed, and is a normally open interface requiring a CLOSED EPO connection to initiate EPO UPS shutdown.
  • Page 37 10. The UPS will shutdown after about 5 sec- USHA SNMP/HTTP Agent Option Card onds. Now you can monitor and manage your Falcon Electric FN Series UPS across an Ethernet LAN, WAN, Enterprise Network or via the World Wide Web. With...

  • Page 38: Chapter 8. Maintenance

    In order to assure the performance of the FN Series UPS, check the battery every two to three months by performing a UPS self-test. If at any time the UPS LCD panel displays the weak or defective battery icon or error code, the batteries need replacing. Contact the Falcon Electric Service Department to order replacement battery packs or batteries.

  • Page 39: Fn -2Txi Internal Battery Pack Replacement

    Unpack the new battery packs. Take care not to destroy the packaging. Compare the new and old battery packs and verify that they are the same type. If so, proceed with the next step, otherwise stop and contact Falcon Service. Line up and slide in the new replacement battery packs in the correct orientation.
  • Page 40 9.0 FNB-1S7, FNB-2S7 & FNB-3S7 EXTENDED BATTERY BANK OPTION OVERVIEW Optional fast recharge battery chargers are available. Up to (3) additional chargers may be added. FNB-xS7 or FNB-2S9 Extended Battery FN Series Extended Battery Bank Option contains: one, two or three 240Vdc parallel strings of 12V, 7AH, Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries depending on the model.

  • Page 41: Chapter 9. Fnb Extended Battery Bank Option Overview 9.1. How To Connect The Fnb Battery Bank

    FN -2TXI models have two special bus connectors located on the UPS rear panel that supports interconnection of the paralleled UPS units. (1) parallel UPS interface kit must be purchased from Falcon for each UPS to be paralleled. The interface kit contains (1) daisy chain bus cable (3076), (1) wrap around bus cable (3077), detailed installation instructions and assorted hardware.

  • Page 42: Chapter 11. Environmental

    The entire spent battery packs may be returned to the Falcon Service Center at the end user’s expense for recycling. Prior to returning the spent battery pack(s), please call the Falcon Service Center and obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 43: Chapter 12. Technical Support

    Falcon with shipping damage. Falcon Electric will not assume any responsibility for shipping damage. In the event shipping damage is found, you will be notified of the damage and be instructed to file a claim with the freight carrier.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    Falcon with an RMA number. For defective product returned within 30 days of shipment, Falcon will pay for shipping costs to and from its service center. For defective product returned after 30 days but within 90 days of shipment, Falcon will only pay for shipping costs in sending the new or repaired product back to the end-user.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    3kVA - 12kVA FN Series UPS PLUS ® Falcon Electric, Inc. - 5106 Azusa Canyon Rd. - Irwindale, CA 91706 - 800.842.6940 Fax 626.962.7720 www.falconups.com - email: sales@falconups.com...
  • Page 46 4kVA - 16kVA FN Series UPS PLUS ® Falcon Electric, Inc. - 5106 Azusa Canyon Rd. - Irwindale, CA 91706 - 800.842.6940 Fax 626.962.7720 www.falconups.com - email: sales@falconups.com...
  • Page 47 5kVA - 20kVA FN Series UPS PLUS ®...
  • Page 48 6kVA - 24kVA FN Series UPS PLUS ®...
  • Page 49 8kVA - 32kVA FN Series UPS PLUS ®...
  • Page 50 10kVA - 40kVA FN Series UPS PLUS ® Falcon Electric, Inc. - 5106 Azusa Canyon Rd. - Irwindale, CA 91706 - 800.842.6940 - Fax 626.962.7720 www.falconups.com...

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