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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Borealis Series Three Phase ELI System 8 KW – 48 KW Installation Manual M4101_Borealis_8-48Kw_Installation_Manual V1.0 2012-06-14...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. M4101_Borealis_8-48Kw_Installation_Manual V1.0 2012-06-14...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. NOTE The instructions contained in this manual are not intended to cover all of the details or variations in equipment, or to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance.
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Preface Congratulations on your choice of our emergency lighting inverter (ELI). This equipment has been manufactured and tested using methods and procedures equivalent to UL 924.
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Symbols The following symbols are used through out this manual. Warning Information This symbol alerts you to important information.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Safety Instructions READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the ELI system and optional packages.
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. INSTALLATION This ELI is intended for use in a controlled indoor environment free of conductive contaminants and protected against any type of intrusion.
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. THIS SAFETY NOTICE IS ADDRESSED TO THE ALWAYS ON CUSTOMER ENGINEERS WHO PERFORM MAINTENANCE OF THE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (ELI) SYSTEMS.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..........................1 1.1. Overview........................1 1.2. Features........................1 1.3.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 1. Introduction Congratulations on your choice of the Borealis On-Line Emergency Lighting Inverter (ELI). This ELI features the latest top of the line microprocessor technology and IGBT transistors and provides clean, highly regulated and pulse width modulated (PWM) true sine wave power.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 1.3. Definitions • Critical Load These are loads that require clean, regulated and continuous AC power and which are connected to the output of the ELI module •...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 2. Handling 2.1. Transport The ELI is packaged on a pallet, suitable for handling with a forklift. Pay strict attention to the center of gravity.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. The storage time without battery recharge depends on the temperature of the storage site.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 3. Physical Topology WARNING Da nge ro us AC & DCPHIGH VOLT AGE ! Operating Proc edure W a r n ing: For I n stallati o n &...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. C A P C A P O / P O / P O / P P S R C A P Figure 3.3...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 559mm [22”] Figure 3.5 Front, Side & Top Views of the System M4101_Borealis_8-48Kw_Installation_Manual V1.0 2012-06-14...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 4. Installation 4.1. Site & Environmental Conditions The designed function of the ELI is to provide a safe, clean and independent electrical supply free from random variations, disturbances or interruptions of the utility mains.
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. b. Void space is not required on all sides of the ELI system, but adequate space, a minimum of 1m (3’), should be allowed for the door to open.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. The system, when installed in a sprinkler-equipped room, must have a sprinkler guard installed.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 4.3. Terminal Strip Connections FIRE ALARM RECT IFIER & RES ERVE BAT T ERY CONNECT ION OUT PUT...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 4.4. Skirting Installation Instructions: (1) Install front and rear skirts using the supplied self tapping screws.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 5. ELI AND BBU WIRING DIAGRAMS The battery cabinets have been designed with the same style and appearance as the ELI cabinet for ease of installation and cosmetic value.
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21 3 4 " 31 1 " BACK " FRONT BACK 31 1 " CABLE ENTRANCE 11 3 5" " 15 3 " 2" CABLE ENTRANCE 3 3 4 " FRONT " SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW OF ELI BASE FIRE ALARM CONTACTS Terminal Block CABLE ENTRANCE...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Figure 5.3 ELI Power Cabling Diagram M4101_Borealis_8-48Kw_Installation_Manual V1.0 2012-06-14...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Figure 5.4 BBU Cable Entrance Diagram M4101_Borealis_8-48Kw_Installation_Manual V1.0 2012-06-14...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Figure 5.5 BBU Wiring Diagram M4101_Borealis_8-48Kw_Installation_Manual V1.0 2012-06-14...
6. INTERFACE CONNECTIONS All user interfaces are connected to or from PCB 3R, see the figure below. Figure 6.1 3R PCB Layout 6.1. Dry Contacts Eight, normally open, dry contact terminals are provided. Maximum rating is 16A/250VAC or 16A/30VDC. Definitions: •...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. • COM – This contact is the OR result of the signals described above. That is, if any other contact closes, this contact will close too.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 6.6. Emergency Lighting Notification * Preset at factory. The fire alarm panel terminals fare provided to allow the fire alarm panel recognition of the following fault conditions using normally open contacts: 1) Output overload condition 2) Inverter failure due to:...
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B Y P A S S R E S E R VE NFB-3P INPUT 4W+ G S .S . T O LOAD P ANEL 3PH 4W+ G R E C T R E C T IN V S .S . R S N VIII S E R IE S E LI ELI Im ax(A) / NFB (A) Rating I/P Vac:...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 7. Battery Backup Units (BBU) The battery cabinets have been designed with the same style and appearance as the ELI cabinet for ease of installation and cosmetic value.
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Battery cabinets feature slide-out shelves. Prior to installation of the BBU, the side panels should have been removed and the screws holding the battery slide-out shelves in place should have been unscrewed, allowing for ease of battery replacement.
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 7.1. Run Time Charts THREE PHASE 30 MINUTES BACKUP CONFIGURATIONS Standard Battery Systems for 30 minute runtime Maintenance-Free Sealed Lead-Acid - 10 Year Design Life Expectancy Type R Battery...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. THREE PHASE 90 MINUTES BACKUP CONFIGURATIONS Standard Battery Systems for 90 minute runtime Type R Maintenance-Free Sealed Lead-Acid - 10 Year Design Life Expectancy Battery...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 7.2. BBU Configurations 52" 22" 25" DRIP SHIELD for ELI 25"X35"X8"...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 52" 52" 52" 22" 25" DRIP SHIELD for ELI 25"X35"X8" 650 x 900 x 203 ELI CABINET BATTERY CABINET...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 8. Technical Specifications 8KW to 48KW ELI 3Ø Input - 3Ø Output KW Rating RECTIFIER Input Voltage...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. KW Rating INVERTER DC Input Range 285 – 415VDC Wave Form Sinusoidal 120/208V 277/480V 347/600V 3 Phase Output Voltage (Adjustable)
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. KW Rating OVERALL CHARACTERISTICS Overall Efficiency 91.5% Operating Environment: - Temperature 0 –...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. Specification Table for Three Phase Inverters Model Size 12kW 16kW 24kW 32kW 40kW...
**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. 9. Contact Information QA / Warranty Questions Always On UPS Systems Inc. Bldg 1 –...
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**WARNING: ONLY AUTHORIZED FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE PERMITTED TO COMMISSION, START UP OR OPERATE THE INVERTER SYSTEM (ELI). WARRANTY IS VOID IF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMMISSION OR START UP THE INVERTER. M4101_Borealis_8-48Kw_Installation_Manual V1.0 2012-06-14...
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