User manual Ace Plus Series Rack-mount Uninterruptible Power Supply 1000-1500-2200-3000 VA UL-version POWERVAR Telephone 847-596-7000 1450 Lakeside Drive 847-596-7100 Waukegan, IL 60085 Website www.powervar.com A01-00004 Rev. A 03/09 ACE Plus Series The ABCs of Power Conditioning...
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1 before installation and start-up of the UPS . All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in parts without the prior written consent of POWERVAR is prohibited. The illustrations and plans describing the equipment are intended as general reference only and are not necessarily complete in every detail.
6.3 Batteries - replacement 6.3.1 Battery replacement procedure 1kVA 6.3.2 Battery replacement procedure 1.5/2.2kVA 6.3.3 Battery replacement procedure 3kVA 6.4 Recycling the UPS at the end of service life TROUBLESHOOTING ................ 19 SPECIFICATIONS ................20 A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
1 - Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions This manual contains important instructions for the ACE Plus Series UPS system which should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and the batteries. Before attempting to install and start up the UPS, carefully read this manual.
Connect the unit to a working wall outlet and recharge the batteries for 24 hours: - Storage temperature within -20 and +30°C (-4°F and 86°F): every 3 months, - Storage temperature within -20 and +45°C (-4°F and 113°F): every month. A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
To assure continued compliance use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
2 - Installation Package contents The packing box contains an ACE Plus Series UPS system, an RS232 data cable, a CD ROM, two mounting brackets with screws and this manual. Carefully inspect the packing box and its contents. If any damage is visible please immediately notify the carrier and/or dealer.
You can mount the UPS on the shelf, or you can erect the UPS with supporting stands (not included in delivery) as shown in fig 2.4. Fig 2.4 Vertical installation Supporting stands (not included) A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
UPS as shown in fig. 2.6. Spread the load over the output receptacles as equally as possible. CAUTION: Do not connect a laser printer to the UPS. Fig 2.6 Connecting the UPS to the utility supply and to the load (figure shows 1500VA UPS model) A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
The detection of site wiring faults includes a missing ground, phase-neutral polarity reversal and an overloaded neutral circuit. If the LED lights up, unplug the UPS and have the site wiring checked by a qualified electrician. This step completes the installation procedure. A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
After a battery test the LED shows that the batteries are weak. Battery replacement is recommended Overload LED The load exceeds the nominal UPS rating. After a short period of time the UPS will transfer to ‘BYPASS’ mode Fault LED The UPS is faulty A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
10 seconds (as in fig. 3.5). The self-test function will check the condition of the battery. After self-test is finished and test is O.K, the UPS will return to ‘ON LINE’ mode. Fig. 3.5 UPS self test A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
UPS may eventually switch to bypass operation. If this is not possible (UPS was operating on battery during utility failure, bypass is not available) the UPS output power may be lost. Fig. 3.8 Overload A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
The situation will be cleared if the short circuit is removed. If the short circuit situation happens during ‘BYPASS’ mode, the input breaker will trip and the UPS output power is lost. Fig. 3.11 Overload A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
4 - Communication Description The ACE Plus Series UPS is equipped with a communications interface, providing RS232 and dry contact protocols in one sub-D 9-pin female connector located at the rear of the unit. The communication port on the UPS can be connected to a computer. This port allows the computer to monitor the UPS status and control the operation of the UPS in some conditions.
4 - Historical records: Keep records of UPS status in specified interval. 5 - Event handling: configure special action for each power event to meet your requirements. 6 - On/Off UPS: set-up the power on/off timer. 7 - Outlet control: configure UPS outlets. A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
Battery replacement procedure 1kVA Remove front panel Unscrew five bolts of the battery compartment Unplug battery connectors Unscrew one bolt Pull out the battery set and renew it Assemble UPS by reverse procedure. Fig. 6.1 A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
Fig. 6.3 Fig. 6.4 Recycling the UPS at the end of service life POWERVAR, in compliance with environment protection recommends that the UPS equipment, at the end of its service life, must be recycled conforming to the local applicable regulations.
Fan failure Have the fan replaced UPS cannot be linked to Communication cable Check cable computer defective Transmitting rate fault Adjust transmitting rate Communication port fault Check COM1/COM2 configuration of the computer A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
132x439x503 mm (HxWxD) 3.5x17.3x17.7 inch 3.5x17.3x20.7 inch 5.2x17.3x19.8 inch Appearance 17kg 19kg 24kg 33 kg Weight 42 lbs 53 lbs 53 lbs 75 lbs All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. A01-00004 ACE Plus Series Rev. A 0309...
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