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www.mgeups.com MGE UPS SYSTEMS
Pulsar Evolution
1500 Tower/1500 Rack
1100 Tower/1100 Rack
800 Tower/800 Rack
500 Rack
Installation and user
manual
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MGE UPS Systems 1660 Scenic Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 557-1636 For service call 1-800-438-7373 www.mgeups.com IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before installing product SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions for 89340-89346 that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Thank you for selecting an MGE UPS SYSTEMS product to protect your electrical equipment. The Pulsar Evolution range has been designed with the utmos
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Introduction CAUTION: Safety of persons w The UPS has its own internal power source (the battery). Consequently, the power outlets may be energized even if the UPS is disconnected from the AC-power source. w Dangerous voltage levels are present within the UPS. It should be opened exclusively by qualified service personnel. w The UPS must be properly earthed. Measurements are required to ensure that the total leakage current of the UPS and the protected equipment does not exceed 3.5 mA by checki
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Foreword Using this document Information may be found in two ways, using: w the contents; w the index. Pictograms Important instructions that must always be followed. Information, advice, help. Visual indication. Action. Audio indication. In the illustrations on the following pages, the symbols below are used: LED off. LED on. LED flashing. Page 4 - 3400723200/AC
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Contents 1. Presentation 1.1 Overall view .................................................................................................................................. 7 Tower models ..................................................................................................................................7 Rack models ....................................................................................................................................7 1.2 Back .........................
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Contents 4. Maintenance 4.1 Trouble-shooting..........................................................................................................................22 4.2 Replacement of the battery module ..........................................................................................23 Tower models ................................................................................................................................23 Rack models ............................................
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1. Presentation 1.1 Overall view Tower models Dimensions in inches (W x H x D) D Evolution 800 Tower 5.9 x 9.3 x 16.3 Evolution 1100 Tower 5.9 x 9.3 x 16.3 Evolution 1500 Tower 5.9 x 9.3 x 19 Weight in lbs Evolution 800 Tower 23 H Evolution 1100 Tower 25.4 Evolution 1500 XL Tower 33 W Rack models Dimensions in inches (W x H x D) D Evolution 500 Rack 17.2 (19”) x 1.7 (1U) x 13.9 Evolution 800 Rack 17.2 (19”) x 1.7 (1U) x 19.6 Evolution 1100 Rack 17.2 (19”) x 1.7 (1U) x 19.6 H Evolution 1500 Ra
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1. Presentation 1.2 Back Pulsar Evolution 800 / 1100 / 1500 Tower Pulsar Evolution: 1 USB communications port. Vac OUT I max 12A 4 2 RS232 communications port. 3 Data-line protection. 5 2 2 2 Slot for communications-card option. U.S. PAT. NO. 6,094,363 4 6 36Vdc, 9Ah Pb 1 1 Reseau Volt 120V~1O 1 Mains Amps 12A MAX Netz Hertz 50/60 Hz R Util Volt 120V~1O Load Hertz 50/60 Hz Ausg W/VA 1000W/1440VA 34Z5 Receptacle for direct connection of U.P.S. 5 344-50254-00 OUT IN
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1. Presentation 1.3 Control panel Illuminated ON/OFF button for the receptacles. 10 Operation on battery power. 11 12 UPS fault. Battery fault. Overload. 13 Group 1 programmable receptacles supplied with power. 14 1 2 Group 2 programmable receptacles supplied with power. 15 Booster or fader mode. 16 Bargraph indicating percent load at output. 17 % % 18 Bargraph indicating the battery charge level. 76 to 100%. 51 to 75%. 26 to 50%. 0 to 25%. 3400723200/AC - Page 9
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2. Installation 2.1 Unpacking and parts check Tower models 20 21 22 23 24 RS232 communications cable for Windows Operating Systems. For Unix/Linux Operating Systems, please order for 21 free the following part number: 66090 22 USB communications cable. 23 CD-ROM with the Solution-Pac and UPS Driver software. 24 Product documentation. Page 10 - 3400723200/AC P U L S A R Evolution 1 1 0 0
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2. Installation Rack models 20 21 22 23 25 24 26 RS232 communications cable for Windows Operating Systems. For Unix/Linux Operating Systems, please order for 21 free the following part number: 66090 22 USB communications cable. 23 CD-ROM with the Solution-Pac and UPS Driver software. Product documentation. 24 25 Telescopic rails for mounting in 19" bay with mounting hardware. 26 Securing system for equipment power cords. 3400723200/AC - Page 11 P U L S A R Evolution 1500 Rack
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2. Installation 2.2 Installation Tower models Page 12 - 3400723200/AC P U L S A R Evolution 1 1 0 0 P U L S A R Evolution 1 1 0 0
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2. Installation 800/1100/1500 Rack models Follow steps 1 to 6 for rack mounting of the UPS on the rails. 2 1 6 2 2 4 3 2 5 6 5 3 The rails and the necessary mounting hardware are supplied by MGE UPS SYSTEMS. For step 1, screw quantity shown is for 1500 VA. 800 and 1100 VA use two screws for each side. 3400723200/AC - Page 13 P U L S A R Evolution 1500 Rack
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2. Installation 500 Rack model Follow steps 1 to 3 for rack mounting of the UPS on the rails. 2 1 3 1 3 Wall Mount Configuration Floor Mount Configuration Page 14 - 3400723200/AC P U L S A R Evolution 1500 Rack P U L S A R Evolution 1500 Rack P U L S A R Evolution 1500 Rack
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2. Installation 2.3 Connecting the protected equipment A Pulsar Evolution 1500 tower UPS has been used below to illustrate the instructions. The principle is the same for all the other tower and rack models. Check that the indications on the rating plate on the back of the UPS correspond to your AC-power system and to the actual electrical consumption of all the equipment to be connected to the UPS. 1 - Remove the power cord supplying the equipment to be protected. 2 - Connect the power cord to
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2. Installation A Pulsar Evolution 1500 tower UPS has been used below to illustrate the instructions. The principle is the same for all the other tower and rack models. 2.4 Connection to the RS232 or USB communications port (optional) The RS232 and USB communica- 21 tions ports cannot operate simulta- Vac OUT I max 12A neously. 1 - Connect the RS232 21 or USB 22 com- 2 munications cable to the serial port or the 2 U.S. PAT. NO. 6,094,363 36Vdc, 9Ah USB port on the computer. Pb Reseau Volt
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2. Installation 2.6 Installation of the communications-card option 1 - Remove the slot cover 4 secured by two 4 screws. 2 - Insert the card in the slot. Vac OUT I max 12A Restricted-access slot for 3 - Secure the card with the two screws. the communications card 2 U.S. PAT. NO. 6,094,363 36Vdc, 9Ah Pb Reseau Volt 120V~1O 1 Mains Amps 12A MAX Netz Hertz 50/60 Hz Util Volt 120V~1O R Load Hertz 50/60 Hz Ausg W/VA 1000W/1440VA 34Z5 U.P.S. 344-50254-00 OUT IN Data l
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3. Operation 3.1 Start-up Press the ON / OFF button 10 . The buzzer beeps and all the LEDs come ON. The buzzer beeps twice during the self-test, then button 10 remains ON, 10 indicating that the receptacles are supplied with power. - AC power is present: Only button 10 is ON. The protected equipment 11 is supplied by the AC-power source. - AC power is absent: Button 10 and LED 11 are ON. The protected 12 equipment is supplied by the UPS, operating on battery power. 1 2 All the connected
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3. Operation 3.3 Operation on battery power (following failure of AC-input power) Transfer to battery power The AC-input power is out of tolerances, LED 11 goes ON. During operation on battery power, the buzzer beeps every ten seconds. The equipment connected to the UPS is supplied by the battery. 11 1 2 % % Threshold for the low-battery warning When the threshold is reached, the buzzer beeps every three seconds. The low-battery warning threshold can be set by the user, with the “UPS Driver”
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3. Operation 3.4 Personalization (optional) Function Personalization parameters can be set and modified using the UPS Driver software installed on a computer that is connect- ed to the UPS (see section 2.4 Connection to the RS232 or USB communications port). Check that the RS232 21 communications cable is connected. UPS Driver installation: 1 - Insert the Solution-Pac CD-ROM containing the UPS Driver software in the drive of a PC running Windows. 2 - Open the Windows File manager or Explorer an
