Alpha Industries 1500 user manual

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Pinnacle Plus Series
700/1000/1500/2000/3000
Tower and Rack Mount UPS’s
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
From Alpha Technologies
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!!! Operator’s Manual

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!!! Operator’s Manual !! !!! Pinnacle Plus Series !! 700/1000/1500/2000/3000 Tower and Rack Mount UPS’s ON ON-LINE ON-BATT BYPASS FAULT FUNC ENTER ON/OFF ON ON-LINE ON-BATT BYPASS FAULT FUNC ENTER ON/OFF Alpha Technologies

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Pinnacle Plus Series Save This Manual It contains important installation and operating instructions. Keep it in a safe place. CAUTION Risk Of Electrical Shock To reduce the risk of electrical shock and to ensure the safe operation of the Pinnacle Plus Series of UPS’s, these symbols are used throughout this manual. Where they appear only qualified personnel should carry out the instructions. A DANGEROUS VOLTAGE exists in this area. Use extreme caution. ATTENTION: Important operating instructions.

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Pinnacle Plus Series Safety Checklists DANGER: Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This equipment is to be installed and operated by people trained in the safe use of high-energy power supplies and their batteries. Also assumed is knowledge of the local electrical code(s) and how to safely apply them. DANGER: Sealed lead-acid batteries with high energy and chemical hazards are used. This manual contains important operation and safety instructions. Only qualified personnel should service

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Pinnacle Plus Series Safety Checklists (Continued) Battery Safety Checklist There are dangerous voltages inside the unit. Only qualified people should perform instal- lation and maintenance. Live battery wires must not touch the unit’s chassis or any other metal objects. This can cause a fire or explosion. Inspect the batteries once a year for signs of cracks, leaks or swells. Replace as required. When batteries are in storage, charge them at least once every three months for optimum performance

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Pinnacle Plus Series Table of Contents 1. Introduction .........................................1 1.1 The Pinnacle Plus Advantage ................... 2 1.2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist ......... 3 1.3 The Pinnacle Series ................................. 5 2. Installation .............................................9 2.1 Pre–Installation Checklist ....................... 10 2.2 Wiring the Unit ....................................... 10 2.3 Connecting External Battery Packs .......

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1 Section 1 Introduction This section introduces you to the Pinnacle Plus series of UPS’s: • The Pinnacle Plus series many advantages (Section 1.1). • An unpacking and inspection checklist (Section 1.2). • An tour of the units, their connectors, switches and control panels (Section 1.3).

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2 1 Introduction 1.1 The Pinnacle Plus Series Advantage The Pinnacle Plus series is an indoor Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that uses advanced technology to protect computer networks, telecommunications installations and other vital instru- ments from power line disturbances. The Pinnacle Plus series uses a double conversion circuit and a digitized microprocessor to provide continuous power to the loads. It offers complete protection against brownouts, spikes, sags, voltage transients and f

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3 1 Introduction 1.2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist TIP: If items are missing or damaged, contact Alpha and the shipping company at once. Most shippers have a short claim period. Carefully remove the unit from its shipping container. Inspect it for damage and make sure the following items are included: One Pinnacle Plus series UPS with pre-installed batteries. One operator’s manual. One power cord. One Alphamon CD-ROM. One RS–232C interface cable. Any ordered options. Save The Original

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4 1 Introduction 1.2 Unpacking and Inspection Checklist (Continued) For technical support contact Alpha Technologies customer service department directly at: United States: (360) 647-2360 Germany: +49-9122-79889-0 Canada: (604) 430-1476 Middle East: +357-253-75675 United Kingdom: +44-1279-501110 Australia: +61-2-9722-3320 For emergency technical support 7 days a week / 24 hours a day call: USA: 1–800–863–3364 CANADA: 1–800–667–8743 Complete the following for your records Serial # _______________

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5 1 Introduction 1.3 The Pinnacle Plus Series 1.3.1 Front Panel These drawings are used for illustrative purposes only. See your unit for the exact location and type of all switches and controls. The batteries are reached through this panel. The control panel’s operation is described in Section 3.2. Tower Mount Control Panel ON ON-LINE ON-BATT BYPASS FAULT FUNC ENTER ON/OFF Cooling Vents (Must not be blocked) Rack Mount Control Panel ON ON-LINE ON-BATT BYPASS FAULT FUNC ENTER ON/OFF Removable Ba

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6 1 Introduction 1.3 The Pinnacle Plus Series (Continued) 1.3.2 Rear Panel These drawings are used for illustrative purposes only. See your unit for the exact location and type of all connectors, switches and circuit breakers. Tower Mount Optional EPO RS-232 Interface Network Transient Protector Optional USB Port Figure 1.1 Optional Cooling External 700VA/1KVA/1.5KVA Fan Battery Connector Input Circuit Breaker Outlets Input Power Connector Optional EPO RS-232 Interface Network Optional Transie

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7 1 Introduction 1.3 The Pinnacle Plus Series (Continued) Rack Mount Network Input Circuit Transient Breaker Protector RS-232 Optional Interface Outlets Cooling Optional External Optional Input EPO Fan Battery Connector USB Port Figure 1.3 700VA/1K/1.5KVA Network Input Circuit Transient Cooling Optional Breaker Protector RS-232 Interface Optional USB Port Fans Outlets Input Optional External Battery Connector EPO Figure 1.4 2KVA–3KVA Alpha Technologies

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8 1 Introduction 1.3 The Pinnacle Plus Series (Continued) 1.3.3 Available Output Connectors Multiple configurations are available from the factory for various requirements. AMERICAN IEC GERMAN BRITISH AUSTRALIAN FRENCH Figure 1.5 Output Connectors Alpha Technologies

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9 Section 2 Installation This section tells you how to install the Pinnacle Plus series. • A pre-installation checklist (Section 2.1). • How to connect the unit to the line and the loads (Section 2.2). • How to connect an external battery pack (Section 2.3). • How to connect an emergency power off switch (Section 2.4). • How to connect the RS–232 port (Section 2.5). • How to connect the unit to a network (Section 2.6).

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10 2 Installation 2.1 Pre-Installation Checklist Placement The Pinnacle Plus is an indoor unit. Install it in a dry, dust-free, well-ventilated area with a temperature of between 60°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C). Place it on a flat, level surface that will support its weight (up to 73 lbs, (33 kg)). The front panel must be easily accessible to the operator. Do not block the unit’s ventilation slots or the fans. There must be at least 4 inches (100 mm) between the rear panel and the wall and 2 inches

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11 2 Installation 2.2 Wiring the Unit (Continued) To Loads From Line To Loads Figure 2.1 Line In Input/Output Wiring 2.3 Connecting External Battery Packs Up to 2 external battery packs can be connected. Place them next to the unit. Procedure: Turn off the unit (Section 3.1). 1 Disconnect the unit from the line and the load(s). 2 Connect the cable from the battery pack to the unit (Figure 2.2). If used, connect the second 3 battery pack to the first pack. Connect the loads to the unit. 4 Co

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12 2 Installation 2.3 Connecting an External Battery Pack (Continued) Figure 2.2 External Battery Pack Connection 2.4 Connecting an Emergency Power Off Switch An Emergency Power Off (EPO) switch is connected to the rear panel’s EPO connector. When this switch is opened, the unit shuts off. To restart the unit, turn it on (Section 3.1). Normally Closed Switch EPO Connector Figure 2.3 Emergency Power Off Switch Wiring Alpha Technologies

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13 2 Installation 2.5 Connecting the RS-232 Port With the Alphamon software, you can remotely control the unit with RS-232 communications. It supports Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT/XP, Novell NetWare or Linux. The CD that came with the unit contains installation instructions. Only use the connection cable that came with the unit. TIP: If the optional USB port is used, the RS-232 port is automatically disabled. Signal RxD Pin # Function Common Name TxD 2DTt x TxD Outpu 3DRt x RxD / Inverter Off Inpu 5

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14 Section 3 Operation This section tells you how to operate the Pinnacle Plus series. • How to turn the unit on and off (Section 3.1). • How to use the control panel (Section 3.2). • How to perform a self test (Section 3.3). • How to change the unit’s parameters (Section 3.4). • How to troubleshoot the unit (Section 3.5). • How to replace the batteries (Section 3.6).