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Introduction Thank you for choosing PowerShield. PowerShield Centurion UPS series are designed to provide the highest level of protection against disturbances found on electrical power supply lines. It is suitable for most applications including IT, security, telephone, broadcasting, medical etc.
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Please comply with all warnings and operating instructions in this manual strictly. Save this manual properly and read carefully the following instructions before installing the unit. Do not operate this unit before reading through all safety information and operating instructions carefully. www.powershield.com.au...
UPS in any mode of operation should be provided in the building wiring installation. Connect the earth before connecting to the building wiring terminal. Installation and Wiring must be performed in accordance with the local electrical laws and regulations. www.powershield.com.au...
CS............:IEC/EN 61000-4-6 Level 3 Power-frequency Magnetic field....:IEC/EN 61000-4-8 Level 4 Low Frequency Signals......:IEC/EN 61000-2-2 Warning: This is a product for commercial and industrial application in the second environment-installation restrictions or additional measures may be needed to prevent disturbances. www.powershield.com.au...
Do not turn on the unit and notify the carrier and dealer immediately if there is any damage or lacking of some parts. Please keep the original package in a safe place for future use. 2-2. Rear Panel View Diagram1: 10K/10KL Rear Panel Diagram 2: 15KL/20KL Rear Panel www.powershield.com.au...
NOTE 2: The cable for 15K/15KL should be able to withstand over 75A current. It is recommended to use 6AWG or thicker wire for safety and efficiency. NOTE 3: The cable for 20K/20KL should be able to withstand over 100A current. It is recommended to www.powershield.com.au...
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(Connect the earth wire first when making wire connection. Disconnect the earth wire last when making wire disconnection!) Terminal Block wiring diagram of 10K/10KL Terminal Block wiring diagram of 15KL/20KL Terminal Block wiring diagram of 15K/20K www.powershield.com.au...
2) Connect the output wires of each UPS to an output breaker. 3) Connect all output breakers to a major output breaker. Then this major output breaker will directly connect to the loads. 4) Each UPS is connected to an independent battery pack. www.powershield.com.au...
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NOTE: The parallel system can not use one battery pack. Otherwise, it will cause system permanent failure. 5) Refer to the following wiring diagram: Wiring diagram of parallel system for 10K/10KL www.powershield.com.au...
Wiring diagram of parallel system for 15K(L)/20K(L) 2-5. Software Installation For optimal computer system protection, install UPS monitoring software to fully configure UPS shutdown. www.powershield.com.au...
○ ○ Battery mode ● ○ ○ ○ CVCF mode ● ● ● ○ Battery Test ● ● ○ ○ ECO mode ● ○ ○ ○ Fault ● ○ Note: means LED is lighting, and means LED is faded. www.powershield.com.au...
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Indicates that the programmable outputs are working. Mode operation information Indicates the UPS connects to the mains. Indicates the battery is working. Indicates the bypass circuit is working. Indicates the ECO mode is enabled. Indicates the Inverter circuit is working. Indicates the output is working. www.powershield.com.au...
After initialization UPS will enter to No Output mode, then Press and hold the “ON” button for 0.5s to turn on the UPS, and the buzzer will beep once. 3) A few seconds later, the UPS will be turned on and enter to Battery mode. www.powershield.com.au...
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The UPS will turn into Bypass mode. NOTE 1: If the UPS has been set to enable the bypass output, it will bypass voltage from utility power to output sockets and terminal even though you have turned off the UPS (inverter). www.powershield.com.au...
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6) Switch on the input breaker and the UPS will enter Bypass mode. If the UPS is in maintenance Bypass mode, turn the maintenance switch to “UPS” position and then turn on the UPS. www.powershield.com.au...
2) Turn off the output breaker of this unit, and then turn off the input breaker of this unit. 3) After it shuts down, you can turn off the battery breaker (for long-run model) and remove the parallel and share current cables. And then remove the unit from the parallel system. www.powershield.com.au...
Meaning Enable Disable Auto Battery Normal mode (not CVCF mode) CVCF mode Subtract Not allowed Allow Reserved Neutral line loss Check OP.V Output voltage Parallel, 001 means the first UPS The first phase The second phase The third phase www.powershield.com.au...
L1, L2, and L3. Please refer to program 17 below for more details about LCD setting. Note: All parameter settings will be saved only when UPS shuts down normally with internal or external battery connection. (Normal UPS shutdown means turning off input breaker in bypass/no output mode). www.powershield.com.au...
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Parameter 2: Set the acceptable low voltage for bypass. Setting range is from 110V to 209V and the default value is 110V. Parameter 3: Set the acceptable high voltage for bypass. Setting range is from 231V to 276V and the default value is 264V. www.powershield.com.au...
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ENA: Bypass enabled. When selected, Bypass mode is activated. DIS: Bypass disabled. When selected, automatic bypass is acceptable, but manual bypass is not allowed. Manual bypass means users manually operate UPS for Bypass mode. For example, pressing OFF button in AC mode to turn into Bypass mode. www.powershield.com.au...
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The default value is 11.2V. 12: Reserved/Neutral loss detection Interface Setting When input neutral line is correctly detected, “ ” will be displayed in parameter 2 and parameter 3. www.powershield.com.au...
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* Any modification should be suitable to battery specifications. 15: Inverter voltage adjustment Interface Setting Parameter 2: you may choose Add or Sub to adjust inverter voltage Parameter 3: the voltage range is from 0V to 9.9V, the default value is 0V. www.powershield.com.au...
3 error codes and each code indicates one error. You can find the meanings of error codes in the warning code table. Operating mode/status UPS Power On Description When UPS is powered on, it will enter into this mode for a few seconds for initializing the CPU and system. LCD display www.powershield.com.au...
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AC power to output. The UPS will also charge the battery at AC mode. LCD display ECO mode Description When the input voltage is within voltage regulation range and ECO mode is enabled, UPS will bypass voltage to output for energy saving. www.powershield.com.au...
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50 Hz or 60 Hz. The UPS will still charge battery under this mode. LCD display Battery mode Description When the input voltage is beyond the acceptable range or power failure, UPS will backup power from battery and alarm will beep every 4 seconds. LCD display www.powershield.com.au...
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In the warning screen, the icon will be flashing, and it can show up to 3 error codes and each code indicates one error. You can find the code meaning in the warning code table. www.powershield.com.au...
Battery mode Converter over current None Parallel communication None failure Inverter soft start failure None Parallel output current None unbalance High inverter voltage None Over temperature None Low inverter voltage None Overload Inverter output short Incorrect UPS setting None circuited www.powershield.com.au...
Over charge times in 30min Low battery Converter current unbalance Overload Battery fuse broken Fan failure Inverter inter-current unbalance EPO enable Cover of maintain switch is open Over temperature Phase auto adapt failure Charger failure Utility extremely unbalanced Bypass unstable www.powershield.com.au...
Contact your dealer to replace Batteries defect the battery. Fan is locked or not working; The icon flash on LCD or the UPS temperature is too Check fans and notify dealer. display and alarm beeps every second. high. www.powershield.com.au...
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“CHE” flash and press the “Enter” key secondly to make the UPS clear the alarm. If the warning still exists, please check input fuses of L2 and L3. The L2 or L3 input fuse is Replace the fuse. broken. www.powershield.com.au...
Do not open or destroy batteries. Escaping electrolyte can cause injury to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic. Please replace the fuse only with the same type and amperage in order to avoid fire hazards. Do not disassemble the UPS system. www.powershield.com.au...
* Derate capacity to 60% of capacity in CVCF mode and to 90% when the output voltage is adjusted to 208VAC. **If the UPS is installed or used in a place where the altitude is above than 1000m, the output power must be derated one percent per 100m. ***Product specifications are subject to change without further notice. www.powershield.com.au...
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