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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual MINIpower PLUS Pioneering solutions for total power protection...
  • Page 3 Document Control ISSUE DATE REVISION SUMMARY Draft A 7-11-11 First draft issued for comments Draft A1 9-2-12 Second draft incorporating rack-mounted model Issue 1.0 08-03-12 Initial release UPS453-01-00 MINIpowerPLUS User Manual Dated 08-03-12...
  • Page 4 Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd has taken every precaution to produce an accurate, complete and easy to understand manual and will therefore assume no responsibility nor liability for direct, indirect or accidental personal or material damage due to any misinterpretation of or accidental mistakes in this manual.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety 1.1 Description of symbols used in this manual 1.2 User precautions General Description 2.1 Reliability and Quality Standards 2.2 MINIpowerPLUS Model Range 2.3 Operating Principles 2.4 Warranty 2.5 Extended Warranty 2.6 Additional Service/Maintenance Support Installation 3.1 Introduction 3.1.1 Receipt of the UPS 3.1.2 Site transportation 3.1.3 Unpacking the UPS 3.1.4 Batteries...
  • Page 6 Options 7.1 Maintenance Bypass 7.1.1 Introduction 7.1.2 Installation 7.1.3 Functional testing 7.1.4 Maintenance bypass specification 7.2 Shutdown and Monitoring Software 7.2.1 Introduction 7.2.2 WAVEMON UPS monitoring software 7.2.3 SNMP ADAPTER for network management/remote monitoring 7.3 PowerREPORTER™ management software 7.3.1 Relay Interface Board Specifications 8.1 Construction Features 10-1...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Do not attempt to service the UPS yourself. You run risk of exposure to dangerous voltages by opening or removing the UPS covers! Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd will assume no responsibility or liability due to incorrect operation or manipulation of the UPS.
  • Page 8 1: Safety UPS453-01-00 MINIpowerPLUS User Manual Dated 08-03-12...

  • Page 9: General Description

    UPS system with excellent electrical performance and low running costs. Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd. are leading specialists in the provision, installation and maintenance of UPS systems; and this compact and powerful UPS is just one example of our wide range of state-of-the-art power protection devices able to provide your critical equipment with a reliable power supply for many years.

  • Page 10: Operating Principles

    2: General Description MINIpowerPLUS 5000 (Rack and Tower) cabinets Fully populated with 4 Power Modules to offer a 5.0kVA system. Batteries are housed within the UPS cabinets. MINIpowerPLUS 10000 Fully populated with 8 Power Modules to offer a 10kVA system. Batteries are housed in a matching battery cabinet.
  • Page 11 2: General Description Bypass Line O UT P UT OUTPUT STATIC FILTER INP UT SWITCH INPUT INVERTER POWER FACTOR FILTER CORRECTION POWER MODULE BATTERIES VOLTAGE BOOSTER BATTERY CHARGER BATTERIES POWER MODULE POWER MODULE BATTERIES M I C RO PR O C ESSO R LO G I C R EMO T E RS232 CO NT RO L...

  • Page 12: Warranty

    If the UPS fails to conform to the above within the warranty period then Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd.. will, at its sole option, repair or replace the UPS. All repaired or replaced parts will remain the property of Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd..

  • Page 13: Extended Warranty

    Contact the Service Support Hotline on 0800 731 3269 for further details. Additional Service/Maintenance Support In addition to providing support for the MINIpowerPLUS, Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd. are able to provide maintenance and support on a wide range of different UPS products.
  • Page 14 2: General Description Fax to: 0118 981 5152 www.upspower.co.uk Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd. Bacchus House Calleva Park Aldermaston Berkshire RG7 8EN Tel: 0118 981 5151 Name: .................... Job Title: .................... Company: .................... Address: ..........................................................................Post Code ....................

  • Page 15: Installation

    This protection is enhanced by wrapping and sealing the container in a polythene sheet. Upon delivery you should carefully examine the packing containers for signs of physical damage. If there are signs of transportation damage you must inform both the carrier and Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd. immediately.

  • Page 16: Site Transportation

    3: Installation 3.1.2 Site transportation When locally transporting the UPS equipment after it has been off loaded please observe the following cautions: CAUTION: If dropped, the weight of the UPS cabinet could cause serious injury to personnel or damage equipment in the surrounding area. Always handle with care. If the equipment is accidentally dropped do not connect it to the mains electricity supply.

  • Page 17: Planning The Installation

    3: Installation period they should be recharged periodically to prevent them from losing their original capacity. As a guide, the batteries should not be stored for longer than the periods shown below without being recharged: • 6 months at 20°C •...

  • Page 18: Minipowerplus Rack-Mounted Versions

    3: Installation 3.2.2 MINIpowerPLUS Rack-mounted versions Rack positioning and accessibility The MINIpowerPLUS Rack-mounted UPS cabinet is designed to fit into a standard 19 inch rack and is 6U high. The cabinet is fitted through the front of the rack, supported on suitable rails and secured in position by means of two screws on each side of the front of the assembly.

  • Page 19: Ups Installation Procedure

    3: Installation UPS Installation Procedure 1. External battery connections 2. Communications interface connections 3. UPS Input/Output power receptacle Note that the Rack-mounted rear panel is identical to the Tower version but turned on its side. Figure 3.3 MINIpowerPLUS 5000 Electrical connections The UPS is installed in three stages: Connect the UPS cabinet to the battery cabinet –...
  • Page 20 3: Installation MINIpowerPLUS 10000 installation Note: Applies to models 5000/2, 6250/2, 7500/2, 8750/2 & 10000/2. Battery Connectors Chassis Earth Stud UPS Cabinet Braided Earth Strap Battery Cabinet Figure 3.4 MINIpowerPLUS 10000 battery connections Connect the flexible braided earth strap (provided) between the chassis earth studs of both cabinets – the studs are located adjacent to the battery connectors.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Ups Communication Options

    3: Installation Extended battery cabinet connections Additional battery cabinets can be c o n n e c t e d t o e i t h e r o f t h e a b o v e systems to further extend the available autonomy time.

  • Page 22: Connect The Ups Input/Output Power Cables

    3: Installation 3.3.3 Connect the UPS input/output power cables The UPS input and output cables are fitted to a single power connector that plugs into a receptacle located on the rear UPS cabinet wall. A ready-made connector complete with cable is provided with the equipment. The supplied cable is approximately 600mm in length and terminated with an input plug and outlet socket suitable for the UPS capacity rating.
  • Page 23 3: Installation MINIpowerPLUS 5000 power connector wiring CAUTION: Ensure the UPS input mains supply is isolated before proceeding. Never remove the 230 V power plug whilst the UPS is in operation as this would disconnect the earth protection of both the UPS and of the connected loads. Figure 3.9 Input/Output power connector wiring UPS453-01-00 MINIpowerPLUS User Manual Dated 08-03-12...
  • Page 24 3: Installation MINIpowerPLUS 10000 power connector wiring CAUTION: Ensure the UPS input mains supply is isolated before proceeding. Never remove the 230 V power plug whilst the UPS is in operation as this would disconnect the earth protection of both the UPS and of the connected loads. Yellow/Green (Earth) Earth Connection Yellow/Green (Earth)

  • Page 25: Powering On The Ups

    3: Installation 3.3.4 Powering ON the UPS WARNING: If the batteries are not already fitted and connected: • Do not continue beyond this point in the installation procedure. The equipment must be commissioned by a manufacturer-approved engineer. • Do not turn on the input mains power until the equipment has been commissioned. If the UPS batteries are already fitted and connected you can apply power to the UPS at this stage and, provided the power-on indications described below are satisfactory, you can put the UPS into operation.
  • Page 26 3: Installation 3-12 UPS453-01-00 MINIpowerPLUS User Manual Dated 08-03-12...

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation Operating Instructions Two sets of Operating Instructions are provided below; the first applies to a standard installation and the second applies if the Maintenance Bypass option is fitted. Note: If the Maintenance Bypass option is fitted there will be a BYPASS switch on the mains power connector plugged into the back of the UPS.

  • Page 28: Installation With Maintenance Bypass Option Fitted

    4: Operation 4.1.2 Installation with Maintenance Bypass option fitted To switch ON the UPS (assuming the maintenance bypass switch is closed) On the UPS Control Panel press the ON/OFF button once. a) The Control Panel LCD display will initially show UPS Switching on... b) As the UPS runs through its start-up checks the Control Panel status indicator will change from red to yellow and then finally remain green.

  • Page 29: Control Panel

    4: Operation Control Panel The UPS is fully controlled from the operator control panel located on the front of the UPS. The user-friendly control panel comprises three areas: Alpha-numeric LCD Display Normally provides indication of the UPS operating mode together with the input/ output supply parameters and the battery ‘state of charge’...

  • Page 30: Operator Keypad

    4: Operation 4.2.2 Operator Keypad ‘ ESCape Key • Exit a function without modifying it • Go up one menu level • Exit the main menu and return to the status display • Silence the buzzer SCROLL UP Key • Select previous function •...

  • Page 31: Ups Customisation And Event Monitoring Menus

    4: Operation UPS Customisation and Event Monitoring Menus The UPS control system can be monitored and customised through a series of menus that can be displayed on the LCD panel and accessed using the operator keypad buttons. This facility is used by the service engineer to set-up the UPS during commissioning and to monitor the UPS performance and alarms history when undertaking maintenance or troubleshooting.

  • Page 32: Ups Status Menu

    4: Operation 4.4.2 UPS Status Menu The UPS Status menus are provide the user with information concerning the UPS set-up configuration and operational data – both live and historical. Most of the sub-menus are self-explanatory, as shown below. UPS Info sub-menu MAIN MENU UPS STATUS UPS INFO...

  • Page 33: Ups Setup Menu

    4: Operation Misc. sub-menu MAIN MENU UPS STATUS MISC. UPS Status UPS Info Int. Temp UPS Internal termperature (deg C.) UPS Setup Output Ext. Temp UPS External termperature (deg C.) Events Input Fan Speed Percentage fan speed (max 100) Scheduling Batteries Tools History Data...
  • Page 34 4: Operation Bypass sub-menu MAIN MENU UPS SETUP BYPASS UPS Status Output Bypass Enable Enable/Disable bypass intervention UPS Setup Input Forced mode Enables permanent bypass operation Events Bypass DIP Speed Sets bypass intervention sensitivity Scheduling Neutral Sensor Off-line mode Selects Off-line mode of operation Tools Batteries Load Wait mode...
  • Page 35 4: Operation Batteries sub-menu MAIN MENU UPS SETUP BATTERIES UPS Status Output Capacity Manage Determines autonomy calculation method UPS Setup Input Reserve Time Set reserve operating time Events Bypass Max Time on Batt Set max operating time on battery Scheduling Neutral Sensor Max Time Reserve Set operating time after reserve is reached...

  • Page 36: Events Menu

    4: Operation Clock Setup sub-menu MAIN MENU UPS SETUP BATTERIES UPS Status Output Capacity Manage Determines autonomy calculation method UPS Setup Input Events Bypass Scheduling Neutral Sensor Tools Batteries Clock Setup Operator Panel Operator Panel sub-menu MAIN MENU UPS SETUP OPERATOR PANEL UPS Status Output...

  • Page 37: Scheduling Menu

    4: Operation 4.4.5 Scheduling Menu Schedule Planning sub-menu MAIN MENU SCHEDULING SCHED. PLANNING UPS Status Schedule Planning Enable Enable/Disable set programmes UPS Setup Restart View/Edit Set and modify program schedule Events Shutdown Planning Sched. Sequence Displays set programmes in daily order Scheduling Reset Delete all settings...

  • Page 38: Tools Menu

    4: Operation 4.4.6 Tools Menu MAIN MENU TOOLS UPS Status Signalling Test ENTER to activate test of Red/Yellow/Green lights and audible sounder. UPS Setup LCD Display Test ENTER to activate test. All alpha/numeric characters should display on LCD Events Battery Test ENTER performs a functional check of the batteries.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    This presents a risk of electric shock due to the unavoidable exposure to hazardous AC and DC voltages, and should be undertaken only by trained engineers authorised by Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd. who are fully aware of the hazardous areas. During a preventative maintenance inspection the service engineer will check the following: •...
  • Page 40 5: Maintenance UPS453-01-00 MINIpowerPLUS User Manual Dated 08-03-12...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Potential Problems and Solutions Problem Possible Solution When the UPS is switched on, the buzzer sounds and the red The connection of the neutral conductor is incorrect: warning light makes alternating short-long flashes, then the • Swap the connections of the neutral and phase input UPS switches off after 15 seconds.
  • Page 42 6: Troubleshooting UPS453-01-00 MINIpowerPLUS User Manual Dated 08-03-12...

  • Page 43: Options

    Options Maintenance Bypass 7.1.1 Introduction INPUT LOAD MAINS SUPPLY Bypass Relay Fuse Output Relay Maintenance Bypass Switch Figure 7.1 Maintenance bypass circuit The Maintenance Bypass option allows the load to be transferred to the raw input mains supply if it is necessary to completely shut down or remove the UPS for maintenance or repair purposes.

  • Page 44: Installation

    7: Options Both relays and the maintenance bypass switch are built in to the UPS power connector (which replaces the standard power connector). The switch contains a yellow lamp which illuminates when the switch is closed to indicate that the load is connected to the maintenance bypass, as shown below in Figure 7.2. MINIpowerPLUS 5000 MINIpowerPLUS 10000 Figure 7.2 Maintenance bypass switch location...

  • Page 45: Functional Testing

    7: Options Live Live Neutral Neutral Mains input cable UPS output cable Figure 7.3 Maintenance bypass connector (MINIpowerPLUS 5000) Live Neutral Neutral Live UPS output cable Mains input cable Figure 7.4 Maintenance bypass connector (MINIpowerPLUS 10000) 7.1.3 Functional testing Connect the input cable to the mains power supply and connect a load to the UPS output (e.g. a lamp). Turn ON the UPS input mains power.

  • Page 46: Maintenance Bypass Specification

    • RELAY INTERFACE BOARD – provides volt free contacts for connecting to a remote alarm monitor 7.2.2 WAVEMON UPS monitoring software WAVEMON is designed to operate with many of the Uninterruptible Power Supplies Ltd. UPS systems and features both monitoring and automatic server/UPS shutdown facilities. The system comprises a bespoke software package which is installed on a local PC and communicates with the UPS over a standard RS232 cable connected to the RS232 port on the UPS back panel.
  • Page 47 7: Options Figure 7.5 WAVEMON Monitoring screen image WAVEMON Operation The UPS-Management software is a client/server-application for networks and local workstations and consists of two parts: the server-module of the UPS-Management Software is called UPSServ and the client- module UPSCli. The server-module (UPSServ) communicates with the UPS via the RS-232 cable and works as a background process which collects messages from the UPS, interprets them and then makes them available to the client- module (UPSCli) and to any operating SNMP-based management station.

  • Page 48: Snmp Adapter For Network Management/Remote Monitoring

    7: Options 7.2.3 SNMP ADAPTER for network management/remote monitoring Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a world-wide standardised communication protocol that can be used to monitor any network-connected device via a simple control language. The monitored results are displayed in a web browser. When this facility is used in conjunction with the MINIpowerPLUS, an external SNMP adapter is used which is connected to the RS232 connector on the UPS back panel.

  • Page 49: Powerreporter™ Management Software

    7: Options PowerREPORTER™ management software PowerREPORTER™ is a remote monitoring and management service which is a part of the premium power protection concept. ThePowerREPORTER™ application: • Provides affordable, continuous monitoring over mission-critical facilities and offers peace-of-mind by detecting and warning of any potential system problems before they become a crisis. I •...

  • Page 50: Relay Interface Board

    7: Options 7.3.1 Relay Interface Board The Relay Interface Board provides volt-free alarm and status outputs that can be connected to a remote panel. The board is contained in an ABS box which is fitted to the UPS back panel and connected to the 9-pin D-type connector on the back of the UPS by means of the supplied 0.6m ribbon cable.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Construction Features UPS Model Range MINIpowerPLUS 5000 MINIpowerPLUS 10000 1250 2500 3750 5000 5000/2 6250/2 7500/2 8750/2 10000/2 Weight UPS Cabinet (Kg.) 23.5 24+50 26.5 31.5 Weight Battery Cabinet (Kg.) 57.5 72.5 Size (mm) (WxDxH) Tower: 270 x 475 x 570 270 x 475 x 570 x 2 cabinets 19"...

  • Page 52: Electrical Input

    8: Specifications Electrical Input UPS Model Range MINIpowerPLUS 5000 MINIpowerPLUS 10000 1250 2500 3750 5000 5000/2 6250/2 7500/2 8750/2 10000/2 Nominal Input Voltage 230V Input Voltage Range 184V to 264V with nominal load 100V to 264V with 50% nominal load Frequency 50 or 60Hz ±...

  • Page 53: Output When Running On Battery Power

    8: Specifications Output When Running on Battery Power UPS Model Range MINIpowerPLUS 5000 MINIpowerPLUS 10000 1250 2500 3750 5000 5000/2 6250/2 7500/2 8750/2 10000/2 Nominal Output Voltage 230 V ± 1% Nominal Output frequency 50 Hz / 60Hz synchronised (auto-sensing and/or as selected by operator) Output VA 1250 2500...

  • Page 54: Battery Operation (Minipowerplus 10000)

    8: Specifications Battery Operation ( MINIpowerPLUS 10000) UPS Model Range MINIpowerPLUS 10000 5000/2 6250/2 7500/2 8750/2 10000/2 Percentage load *Standard Autonomy Recharge time to 5 - 6 hours according to level of discharge 90% charge Specifications and 3 pcs 12V 9Ah, sealed, lead-acid, maintenance free batteries connected in series for each power module quantity of batteries Reserve signals 32.2 V to 36V, programmable...

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