USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual Contents Presentation Warranty conditions Limitation of liability Safety General safety instructions Transportation and storage Setup Connection Operation Handling batteries Maintenance, servicing and faults Introduction System description Description of equipment – ME series Display and operator control elements on the front panel 6.1.1 Warning, indicator and operating elements: 6.1.2...
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USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual Troubleshooting Software Maintenance and servicing 13.1 Measuring the bridging time (support time) 13.2 Service log 13.3 Service hotline 13.4 Maintenance and service contracts Technical Data 14.1 Equipment specifications 14.2 Accessories 14.3 List of wearing parts Requirements for the declaration of conformity Page 3 of 31 ME series...
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USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 2 Warranty conditions The delivery receipt is considered to be the initial proof of purchase and should be stored carefully. It is required for all warranty claims. If the product is transferred to another user, then the latter is entitled to claim under the warranty for the remainder of the warranty period.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual EFFEKTA GmbH does not give any express or implied warranties in relation to this equipment and its quality, performance, merchantability or suitability for a specific purpose. In some countries, the exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by law.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 3 Safety 3.1 General safety instructions Read and observe the user manual and safety instructions in this chapter before taking any further action (transportation, storage, connection, startup etc.). Since the UPS equipment uses mains voltage and has a suitable energy accumulator (high-capacity batteries) installed either inside or outside the device, the instructions in this chapter are very important for all users and personnel.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual Ensure that the vents of the equipment are not blocked and that the circulation of air is not impeded. 3.4 Connection connect the UPS to an earthed shock-proof socket. Under no Only circumstances should the equipment be operated without a protective earth conductor.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual power supply (switch off the mains input externally or disconnect the UPS from the mains, e.g. by unplugging it). Make sure that no fluids or foreign bodies enter the UPS. 3.6 Handling batteries Warning – danger of electric shocks and burns. Batteries can cause electric shocks and are capable of producing high short- circuit currents which can also inflict burns.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 4 Introduction This manual is intended to provide basic information about single-phase line interactive UPS equipment, namely the functional principle, use of the various functions and the procedure to follow in the event of faults. In addition, this manual contains information on transportation and storage as well as handling and installation of the UPS equipment.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 5 System description The UPS supplies an uninterrupted, single-phase voltage to users with mission-critical applications. In addition to supplying consumer loads, the equipment also keeps its internal batteries in a fully charged state. In the event of a power failure or power fault (e.g.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 6 Description of equipment – ME series In this chapter, you will be introduced to the various elements of the equipment and will be provided with instructions on its operation as well as all information on equipment connections. 6.1 Display and operator control elements on the front panel Fig.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 6.1.1 Warning, indicator and operating elements: All of the indicator elements and the “ON/OFF” button are grouped together on this panel. All information on the device status of the equipment is available at a glance (Fig.3). In additional, various different audible alarm notifications are presented.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual Overload LED: In event of an overload, the LED lights and the alarm sounds continuously. Battery error LED: The LED lights up in the event of a battery error. The battery should be checked and exchanged if necessary. 6.2 Equipment elements on the rear panel Fig.
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USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual a) Mains input 10A IEC plug for mains voltage. The protective earth conductor must always be connected! Please always observe the input voltage shown on the identification label or in the technical data of this manual. b ) Fuse for mains input: The mains input is enabled when the fuse is inserted.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 6.3 Audible alarm signals of the UPS Support mode and high battery capacity: The audible warning notification sounds in the following sequence (A) [beep, beep -> long pause (3 s) -> beep, beep -> ..., repeating]. Support mode and low battery capacity: The audible warning notification sounds in the following sequence (B) [beep, beep ->...
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 7 Storage and unpacking 7.1 Storing the UPS If the equipment is not installed immediately, the following should be observed: The equipment and accessories must always be left in the original packaging and stored. The recommended ambient storage temperatures are: +5°C...+30°C. Protect the equipment and its packaging from moisture.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 8 Installing and connecting the UPS All requirements in the technical data regarding environmental and operating conditions must be observed to ensure trouble-free functioning of the UPS. The following must be observed when setting up / installing the UPS equipment: Avoid extremes of temperature and atmospheric humidity.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual Fig. 5: Connection of the UPS and consumers ME series 1: 0.75mm² Warning The UPS equipment contains components with high voltage and amperage. Incorrect handling may therefore result in electrical accidents which may have fatal consequences or cause material damage. The protective earth conductor must always be connected! If not, the consumer loads will also not be earthed.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 9 Operating and controlling the equipment 9.1 Operating the UPS equipment The operation of this equipment is indicated by various operating modes and signals. 9.1.1 Operating modes and signals The most important operating modes of the UPS are: Charging mode: If the mains power is available and the line-side fuse is switched on, UPS charging mode is enabled.
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USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual A.V.R. mode: Within certain limits, A.V.R. mode compensates for over- or under-voltage in the power supply without drawing current from the batteries. This reduces the transfer voltage range at the UPS output compared to the mains power supply. Display/alarm signal: A.V.R.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 9.2 Instructions for using the UPS The operator of this UPS equipment must always comply with the instructions in this manual. The operator may only carry out the following and must exercise extreme care when doing so: Use of the operator control elements: Switching the UPS on and off.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 10 Starting up the UPS equipment To guarantee error-free startup, the following actions must be carried out: 1. Check the line-side fuse then connect the equipment to the power supply. 2. Switch the UPS on (switch on the front of the equipment). 3.
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USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual Problem: Possible cause: Remedy: The UPS cannot be Mains power is not Ensure that all connections started and no alarm available to the UPS or have been established and signal is given. is switched off. verify this by means of appropriate voltage measurements.
UPS. For more information, you can also visit our Internet home page: http://www.effekta.com/ The following basic functions are supported by all software packages: Detection and display of the UPS mains power status;...
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 13 Maintenance and servicing You can expect a long service life and trouble-free operation from your UPS equipment as long as you ensure that the necessary minimum level of maintenance is carried out. However, the reliability of the UPS is also significantly affected by environmental conditions.
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 13.2 Service log Enter all maintenance and servicing work performed on the UPS equipment into the service log. Date: Work carried out: Carried out by: Page 27 of 31 ME series...
Internet address: http://www.effekta.com/html/kontakt.html 13.4 Maintenance and service contracts EFFEKTA Regeltechnik GmbH offers you tailored maintenance and customer services that ensure the highest possible reliability and availability of your UPS equipment. In addition, as part of a maintenance contract, our expert technical personnel...
USV ME1000/1500 Instruction Manual 14.2 Accessories Below is a list of components that have been specifically tested and approved for this UPS by EFFEKTA Regeltechnik GmbH: Accessory: Function: Item number: Software package Shutdown and diagnosis software UPSILON 2000 “UPSILON 2000”...
Standards: EN 50091-1 EN 50091-2 An EC declaration of conformity for CE-labelled products may be obtained on request from the following address: EFFEKTA Regeltechnik GmbH Rheinwaldstr. 34 78628 Rottweil, Germany Tel. no.: 0049 / (0) 741–17451-0 Page 31 of 31...
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