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U N I T Y / I ™ Three-Phase Uninterruptible Power Systems UT340, UT360, UT380, UT3100 60 Hz Planning and Installation Manual LTM-0357A Copyright 1995, Best Power Technology, Inc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions for your UNITY/I™ UPS. The installation and use of this product must comply with all national, federal, state, municipal, or local codes that apply. If you need help, please call BEST’s Technical Support Center at 1-800-356-5737 (U.S.A.
UPS has the capacity to serve a wide variety of electrical equipment— from mainframe computers to enterprise-wide EDP installations to production lines. The UNITY/I three-phase UPS provides true on-line, single-conversion technology and harmonics isolation. Only a qualified electrician should install this unit. The planning and installation manual gives the electrician guidelines for: installation wiring.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual UPS Footprint Figure 1: Footprint of the UT340, UT360, UT380, UT3100 with Conduit Connection Kit (Top View) CONDUIT CONNECTION CABLE ENTRY Allow a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) at the front of the...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Specifications for the UT340 and UT360 Tables 1 - 4 contain specifications for UPS models UT340 and UT360. Table 1: AC Input Specifications, UT340 and UT360 UT340 UT360 Voltage 3 x 208Y/120...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Table 3: DC Input/Battery Specifications, UT340 and UT360 UT340 UT360 Acceptable external battery cable size range - 250 kcmil or 2 x 1/0 500 kcmil or 2 x 3/0 Nominal DC current - Amps...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Specifications for the UT380 and UT3100 Tables 5 - 8 contain specifications for UPS models UT380 and UT3100. Table 5: AC Input Specifications, UT380 and UT3100 UT380 UT3100 Voltage 3 x 480Y/277...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Table 7: DC Input/Battery Specifications, UT380 and UT3100 UT380 UT3100 Acceptable external battery cable size range - AWG 250 kcmil or 2 x 1/0 500 kcmil or 2 x 3/0 Nominal DC current - Amps...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Receiving and Moving the UPS WARNING! The UPS and related equipment are very heavy. To prevent personal injury or equipment damage, use extreme care when handling and transporting the UPS cabinet and related equipment.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Storing the UPS and Batteries You can store the UNITY/I UPS between -4 and 104 F (-20 and 40 C). However, BEST recommends that the unit and batteries be stored between 59...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Technical Support Best Power Technology, Incorporated is committed to outstanding customer service. Our Technical Support Center is happy to help you with any problems or answer any questions you may have. A service technician is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• If you are installing the UPS with no maintenance bypass cabinet, see Figure • If you have a UT340 or UT360 with a BEST-supplied rotary switch MBC, see Figure • If you have a UT380 or UT3100 with a BEST-supplied three-breaker MBC, see...
Section 103 for recommended output overcurrent Code Section 250-91(a). protection. A UT340 or UT360 unit is wired from the factory as a NOTE 3: You must provide overcurrent protection and separately derived system. Output neutral is bonded to UPS input AC disconnect means.
UT340 acceptable grounding electrode conductor—see UT360 National Electrical Code Section 250-91(a). A UT340 or UT360 unit is wired from the factory as a UT360 separately derived system. Output neutral is bonded to equipment ground through main bonding jumper inside NOTE 2: (a) Refer to any instructions provided with the the UPS.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Figure 5: UT380 and UT3100 Installation Wiring Diagram, Typical Installation NOTE 1: Size the mains input overcurrent protection ADDITIONAL NOTES: device per applicable codes. See the table below for A qualified electrician must install the UPS according mains input voltage and current ratings.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Figure 6: External Connection Board Use Class 1 wiring methods. X001 NOT USED NOT USED X005 NOT USED NOT USED X006 X002 NOT USED SUMMARY ALARM IF 1-3 CONNECTED X007 BATTERY OPERATION (30 SECS. DELAY)
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Figure 7: Communication Interface Board (Option) Use Class 1 wiring methods. Not Used To Controller X002 X001 X003 25 PIN SUB D MALE COMMUNICATION X004 25 PIN SUB D MALE INTERFACE BOARD...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Figure 8: Relay Board (Option) The relays are shown in the alarm position and correspond to non-energized coils. X002:1 Description Minimum Maximum RELAY BOARD MAINS FAILURE Contact voltage - AC 250 V...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Installing the External Batteries and DC Disconnect (DCD) External batteries must be installed and connected to the UPS by a qualified service person who is familiar with UPS battery installations and applicable building and electrical codes. The qualified service person should read this entire section before the UPS and batteries arrive.
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UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual DANGER! 6. Do not connect the battery terminal to ground (earth). If any battery terminal is inadvertently grounded, remove the source of the ground. Contacting any part of a grounded battery can cause a risk of electric shock.
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UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Clean the cables and battery terminals before making the battery connections. Apply a thin coating of conductive grease before making the battery connections, or apply petroleum jelly to the entire connection after it has been made.
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UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual 5. Check the DC voltage. Connect the DC fuse(s) as shown in the battery installation diagram provided with the batteries. Verify proper voltage and polarity at the battery pack. See Table 3...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Dispose of Batteries Properly: For assistance, call BEST’s Technical Support Center at 1-800-356-5737 (U.S.A. or Canada) or call your local BEST office. WARNING! Do not dispose of batteries in a fire because the batteries could explode.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Initial Startup and Phase Check for Units with a BEST-Supplied Rotary Switch MBC Follow this Procedure Exactly! No Load Should Be Connected! 1. Make sure that all AC and DC power is off.
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UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual CAUTION Before you switch the UPS bypass switch from “UPS” to “LINE”, use the steps below to check for correct voltage, phasing, and system operating mode. 12. Program the unit into static bypass operation: Press to access the user parameters.
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UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual 15. At the maintenance bypass cabinet (MBC), measure the following: N input to Ground _______VAC N output to Ground _______VAC N input to N output _______VAC “N input to N output” should not exceed “N input to Ground.” If it does, call BEST’s Technical Support Center.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Initial Startup and Phase Check for Units with a BEST-Supplied Three-Breaker MBC Follow this Procedure Exactly! No Load Should Be Connected! 1. Make sure that all AC and DC power is off.
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UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual CAUTION Before you switch the maintenance bypass breaker (MBB) “ON,” use the steps below to check for correct voltage, phasing, and system operating mode. 12. Program the unit into static bypass operation: Press to access the user parameters.
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UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual 16. At the maintenance bypass cabinet (MBC), measure the following: N input to Ground ______VAC N output to Ground ______VAC N input to N output ______VAC “N input to N output” should not exceed “N input to Ground.” If it does, call BEST’s Technical Support Center.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Section 400: Clearing the Events Log The events log contains the 250 most recent UPS events, including alarms. To clear the events log, follow the steps below: Simultaneously press . The display should show Key in password.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Shutdown Procedure for Units with a BEST-Supplied Rotary Switch MBC If you have shut the loads down: Skip to step 3. If the loads are to remain powered: Program the unit into static bypass operation: Press to access the user parameters.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual 2. Switch the maintenance bypass breaker (MBB) “ON.” 3. Switch the UPS output breaker (UOB) “OFF.” 4. Press the red “off” button located inside the UPS front door. 5. Switch the UPS input breaker (UIB) “OFF.”...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual 3. Within 20 seconds, the UPS display should show **Stand-by**. 4. Turn the pre-charge/discharge switch to the pre-charge position and hold it until the LED turns off. 5. Switch the DC disconnect (DCD) “ON.”...
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual 4. Turn the pre-charge/discharge switch to the pre-charge position and hold it until the LED turns off. 5. Switch the DC disconnect (DCD) “ON.” 6. Press the green “on” button located inside the UPS front door. The UPS display should show Normal operation load power xx%.
UT340, UT360, UT380, and UT3100 Planning and Installation Manual Ground (Earth): A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, by which an electric circuit or equipment is connected to earth or to some conducting body that serves in place of earth.
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