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LP 31 8 – 10 – 15 – 20 kVA Series 1 6595 Riazzino (Locarno) Telephone: +41 (0) 91/850 51 51 Switzerland Fax: +41 (0) 91/850 51 44 GE Digital Energy SA LP Series UPS Technology for the digital world...
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We thank you for selecting our products and are pleased to count you amongst our very valued customers at GE. We trust that the use of the LP 31 Uninterruptible Power Supply system, developed and produced to the highest standards...
AC power supply to operate correctly. While the power coming from the wall socket outlet is often unreliable, a LP 31 UPS provides the security of completely uninterrupted power. A compact, truly on-line system, the LP 31 UPS protects your equipment from all forms of power interference, including complete power failure.
If exposed to electrolyte, wash immediately with plenty of water. • Avoid charging in a sealed container. • Never short circuit batteries. When working with batteries, remove watches, rings or other metal objects, and only use insulated tools. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 7/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
2. FUNCTIONAL EXPLANATION 2.1 THE PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The LP 31 UPS stores electric energy in batteries housed in the unit. This allows the UPS to supply output power even when the incoming mains power is cut OFF completely. Energy is stored as Direct Current (DC), while input and output energy must be Alternating Current (AC).
2.4 AUTONOMY TIME The autonomy time, the time the output converter can operate on battery, depends on the capacity of the battery and on the power demand of the equipment supplied by the LP 31 UPS. Estimates of run-times are given.
If a bypass power failure occurs during bypass operation, load power is lost. If the UPS functions under overload conditions it may not be able to protect the load. Figure 3 - Bypass operation: automatic bypass OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 10/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
This way, testing and maintenance of the UPS is possible without interruption of the power supplied to the load. Figure 4 - Bypass operation: manual bypass OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 11/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
3. INSTALLATION 3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS The shipping box contains a LP 31 UPS and this manual. Inspect the UPS for damage after unpacking. If any damage is present please immediately notify the carrier and the GE distributor. If a battery extension pack is to be connected to the UPS, a connection kit is required.
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Then install the right plus (red) and minus (black) to the right plus and minus of the UPS (terminals 14 and 15). 17. Install all battery fuses at the front of the battery cabinet and in the front of the UPS. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 13/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
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22. If you have not installed a battery pack install all battery fuses at the front. Start at the upper side. The number of fuses shipped with the UPS depends on the rating of the UPS: LP 31 / 8 - 10 kVA = 4 fuses LP 31 / 15 - 20 kVA = 8 fuses 23.
Line fuse (MCB) Protection fuse for mains input and battery charger. Bypass fuse (MCB) Protection fuse in case of overload or short circuit in the UPS load. Figure 5 - Front panel OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 15/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
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18 Emergency shutdown (EPO – Emergency Power Off). 19 Slot for optional SNMP plug-in card (behind PCB) (see chapter 5.3). Slots to fasten cable clamps. Battery extension connection terminals: 12, 14 (plus), 13, 15 (minus) e 16 (GND) OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 16/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
This way you ensure that the UPS can provide sufficient autonomy time in case of a mains power failure (see chapters 2.3 and 2.4). If not yet switched on, the equipment connected to the LP 31 UPS can be switched on now; operate as usual.
(see chapter 4.3.1); status- en alarm menu (see chapter 4.3.2); service menu (see chapter 4.3.3). The standard menu shows UPS model and actual load. LP 15-31 load 37% OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 18/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
UPS system to calculate the autonomy. For more information see chapter 4.4.3 - “Deep Battery Test” OPERATING TIME The total operating time of the UPS. 0 YEARS 29 DAYS OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 19/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
4.3.2 Status Messages and Alarm Messages The LP 31 UPS alerts the user with a standard alarm screen that the operating mode has changed and/or that an alarm situation occurs: ON LINE The actual operating mode, the possible modes are ALARM (press up) mentioned below.
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INVERTER OFF As a result the load may have been transferred to bypass. LOADnotPROTECTED The remaining autonomy is zero. BATTERY DEPLETED As a result the load may have been transferred to bypass. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 21/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
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UPS (rectifier) input tolerance (see section 9 - Specifications). Bypass operation is inhibited: if for whatever reason the output converter is not able to deliver the required output, output power is lost OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 22/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
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The wire on connector 18 (rear panel, see figure 6) is SHUTDOWN interrupted. The output is no longer available. To restart the unit, restore the connection and turn ON/OFF switch (7) OFF and ON again. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 23/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
No-load shutdown: after a 10 minutes delay the UPS will shut down during mains failure if the load is < 2%. It will restart after the mains returns or when the unit is switched OFF and ON again. Default setting = 1 (active). OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 24/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
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(1Hz/sec.) is the normal value and default. HIGH (5Hz/sec.) may be suitable if the UPS is connected to a generator with fast frequency changes and the UPS must be synchronised to prevent alarms. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 25/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
PLL LOCK SPEED The frequency tracking speed range (in which the output NORMAL converter frequency will follow the bypass frequency). Range: NORMAL (1Hz/sec), HIGH (5Hz/sec). OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 26/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
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If the UPS is used as a frequency converter you may change the setting to “DISABLED”. Bypass operation will then inhibited and all alarms related to “bypass out of limits” are suppressed. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 27/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
The test has not been completed successfully. 4.4.1 Battery Test, general Automatic test The LP 31 UPS conducts periodic automatic battery tests to ensure that the batteries and the wiring are healthy and able to support power failures. The tests do not cause any interruption in the function of the unit and are conducted after every 500 operating hours.
- the load should be more than 30% of the nominal load; - the batteries should be fully charged, this means that they should not have been (partly) discharged during the last 24 hours; - no alarm situation may exist. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 29/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
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The test has been completed successfully. TEST FAILED The test could not be executed properly: not all test conditions were fulfilled. The UPS system was not informed about the actual battery condition! OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 30/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
4.5.3 Mains start The UPS is able to start, even if the batteries are not connected. Alarm messages “BATTERY FUSE FAILURE” and “BATTERY DEPLETED” will be shown. The autonomy is zero. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 31/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
LANserver, IBM AS/400. Remote servicing through a modem (external) is possible with GE Service Software. We strongly recommend to use only original GE software products in combination with the ComConnect interface port. We only guarantee proper operation of original GE products.
The optional SNMP plug-in card allows the data interface to be connected directly to an Ethernet network (thin coax, twisted pair, AUI). For more information please refer to the user manual that comes with the interface card. See also chapter 6.2. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 34/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
Never disassemble or reassemble batteries; their contents (electrolyte) may be extremely toxic. If exposed to electrolyte, wash immediately with plenty of water, when acid contacts ones eyes wash them with a lot of water and see a doctor. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 36/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...
7.4 SAFETY WARNING! When the LP 31 is operating, all parts of the electronics are directly connected to the mains and high voltages are present on all internal parts, including the battery. Even after disconnection from the mains, all parts inside the UPS, including the battery, conduct dangerous voltages (except the ComConnect output).
Always check these external factors before concluding that your LP 31 UPS is faulty. The front screen will indicate the problem and solution (if the problem is due to environmental circumstances).
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Q4 NOT OK In case of a system failure the message is displayed for 30 seconds before the self test is repeated. If the faulty situation persists, please contact your dealer. OPM_LPS_31E_8K0_20K_1GB_V010.doc 39/40 Operating Manual LP 31 / 8-10-15-20 kVA...