Before installing Pulsar, please read the booklet on the required safety instructions. Then follow the indications in this manual. To discover the entire range of MGE UPS SYSTEMS products and the options available for the Pulsar range, we invite you to visit our web site at www.mgeups.com or contact your MGE UPS SYSTEMS representative.
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Introduction Pictograms Important instructions that must always be followed. Information, advice, help. Visual indication. Action. Audio signal. In the illustrations on the following pages, the symbols below are used: LED off LED on LED flashing - Page 4 34008097EN/AB...
1. Presentation 1.1 Standard positions Tower position Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm Pulsar 700 242 x 158 x 400 Pulsar 1000 242 x 158 x 400 Pulsar 1000 RT 438 x 86,5 x 480 Pulsar 1500 242 x 158 x 450 Pulsar 1500 RT 438 x 86,5 x 480 Pulsar EXB...
1. Presentation 1.2 Rear panels Pulsar 700 / 1000 / 1500 (1) USB communication port (2) RS232 and dry contacts communication port (3) Connector for automatic recognition of a battery EXB module (except on Pulsar 700) (4) Slot for optional communication card (5) Connector for remote ON/OFF and RPO (Remote Power Off) control (6) Connector for battery EXB module...
2. Installation 2.1 Unpacking and contents check ETHERNET Settings/Sensor 100M UPS data RS232 On = Link 66102 Blink = Act (30) Pulsar 700, 1000, 1500 Elements supplied depending on the version or optional (31) Pulsar 1000 RT, 1500 RT (37) Mounting kit for 19-inch bays (32) 2 connection cables for the protected equipment (38) 2 supports for the upright position (RT model only) (33) RS232 communication cable...
It is advised to install the battery EXB module(s) at the lowest position in the rack, then install the UPS above. Follow steps 1 to 4 for module mounting on the rails. The rails and necessary hardware (37) are supplied by MGE UPS SYSTEMS. - Page 10...
2. Installation 2.4 Communication ports Connection of RS232 or USB communication port (optional) The RS232 and USB communication ports cannot operate simultaneously. Tower model 1 - Connect the RS232 (33) or USB (34) communication cable to the serial or USB port on the computer equipment.
2. Installation Installation of the communication cards (optional) Tower model RT model It is not necessary to shutdown the UPS before installing a communication card. (4): Slot, with restricted access, for the communications-card. 1 - Remove the UPS cover (4) secured by screws.
2. Installation 2.6 Connections with a HotSwap MBP module (optional) The HotSwap MBP module makes it possible to service or even replace the UPS without affecting the connected loads (HotSwap function). RT model 1 - Connect the input socket (56) on the HotSwap MBP module to the AC-power source using the cable (44) supplied.
2. Installation 2.7 UPS connection without a FlexPDU or HotSwap MBP module Check that the indications on the name plate located on the back of the UPS correspond to the AC-power source and the true electrical consumption of the total load. Tower model 1 - Connect the UPS socket (9) to the AC- power source using the power cable from the...
If UPS personalisation is desired, it is advised to enter the personalisation mode at this time. This mode may be entered using the buttons on the control panel or the Personal Solution-Pac software (Windows) included on the Solution-Pac CD-ROM provided by MGE UPS SYSTEMS. 3.2 Operation on battery power Transfer to battery power ◗...
3. Operation End of battery backup time ◗ All the LEDs go OFF. ◗ The audio alarms stops. The UPS is completely shut down. 3.3 Return of AC power Following an outage, the UPS restarts automatically when AC power returns (unless the restart function was disabled via UPS personalisation) and the load is again supplied.
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3. Operation Tower model RT model Remote control connection and test 1 - Check the UPS is shut down and the electrical supply network disconnected. 2 - Remove connector (5) by unfitting the screws. 3 - Connect a normally closed volt-free contact (60 Vdc / 30 Vac max, 20 mA max, 0.75 mm² cable cross section) between the two pins of connector (5), see diagram.
4. Access to measurements and personalisation data 4.1 Display menus arrangement Status and Alarms Status and Alarms Measurements UPS input measurements UPS output measurements Battery measurements Personalisation Local personalisation Output personalisation ON/OFF personalisation Battery personalisation 4.2 Access to measurements Press the scroll button (25) to access any status conditions and alarms, then the measurements for voltage, current, frequency, power output and battery backup time.
4. Access to measurements and personalisation data Output personalisation Function Factory setting Other available settings Comments Output voltage 230 Volts AC 200/208/220/240/250 Volts AC Frequency converter Disabled Enabled The connected devices are never transferred to the bypass. Output frequency Automatic selection 50 or 60 Hz User selectable only if the frequency-converter function is...
5. Maintenance 5.1 Troubleshooting If LED (21) or (22) is ON, a fault or an alarm has occurred. Use the escape button (24) to stop the audio alarm. Indication Diagnostic Correction The UPS does not start, The AC input power is not Check the UPS is correctly the alphanumeric display indicates: connected or is connected to the...
5. Maintenance Troubleshooting a UPS equipped with the HotSwap MBP module Indication Diagnostic Correction The load is no longer supplied when ◗ The protected devices are Check the wiring between the UPS the rotary switch (49) on the HotSwap connected to the UPS output and the HotSwap MBP module (see MBP module is set to the Bypass instead of to the HotSwap MBP...
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5. Maintenance D - Remove the metal protection cover in front of the battery (two screws). E - Turn the connector. F - Pass the connector through the hole. G - Pull the plastic tab to remove the battery block and replace it. Tower model A - Put the front panel near the UPS.
Mounting the new battery module Carry out the above instructions in reverse order. ◗ To ensure safety and high performance, use only batteries supplied by MGE UPS SYSTEMS. ◗ Take care to firmly press together the two parts of the connector during remounting.
5. Maintenance 5.3 Maintenance on a UPS equipped with the HotSwap MBP module RT model The HotSwap MBP module makes possible to service or even replace the UPS without affecting the connected loads (HotSwap function). Maintenance: 1 - Set switch (53) to the Bypass position. The red LED (52) on the HotSwap MBP module goes ON, indicating that the load is supplied directly with AC power.
5. Maintenance 5.4 Training centre To fully master operation of your MGE UPS SYSTEMS product and carry out level 1 servicing, see our complete range of technical training courses, available in both French and English. 50 Hz training centre MGE UPS SYSTEMS...
6. Appendices 6.1 Technical specifications Pulsar 700 Pulsar 1000 Pulsar 1500 Pulsar EXB Pulsar 1000 RT Pulsar 1500 RT Pulsar EXB RT Output power 700 VA / 630 W 1000 VA / 900 W 1500 VA / 1350 W AC input power ◗...
6. Appendices 6.2 Glossary Bypass AC input Bypass line from the AC-power source, controlled by the UPS, used to directly supply the load if an overload or a malfunction occurs on the UPS. Backup time Time during which the load can be supplied by the UPS operating on battery power. Battery test Internal UPS test to check battery status.
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