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APC Silcon
10-40kW 208/480V UPS
User Guide
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Thank You Thank you for chosing APC Silcon. Please read this User Guide thoroughly prior to installing the system as it provides important information on safe and efficient installation and use. The installation and use of this product must comply with national, federal, state, municipal and local codes. Safety Symbols used in this manual WARNING! Indicates a hazard which, if not
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Contents: 1.0 Introduction 4 1.1 Display Unit 4 2.0 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Panel 5 2.1 Stop UPS (for stand-by) 5 2.2 Start UPS (from stand-by) 5 2.3 Stop UPS (for complete power down) 6 2.3.1 Switching off the UPS 6 2.4 Start UPS (from complete power down) 7 2.4.1 UPS start-up 7 2.5 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (single systems) 9 2.5.1 Bypassing the Single System UPS 9 2.5.2 Switching the Single System UPS from Externa
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Introduction 1.0 Introduction This UPS system is designed to offer reliable and problem-free power supply for several years. The system requires only a minimum of maintenance, but we recommend you follow the maintenance guidelines described in section 6.0 Maintenance & Testing. 1.1 Display Unit The display unit (located on the front of the UPS) is the link between the user and the UPS and consists of a display, an alarm LED indicator and a keyboard. The display reads parameters, me
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.0 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Panel WARNING! AC voltage generated either from batteries or utility may be present at UPS output. Always disconnect AC input supply source, switch off UPS, AND switch off DC. TEST BEFORE YOU TOUCH! Some UPS systems h
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.3 Stop UPS (for complete power down) 2.3.1 Switching off the UPS CAUTION! If the UPS system is equipped with a Service Bypass Panel, and if the load must remain energized by utility, refer to the Operating Service Bypass Panel sections in this guide before proceeding
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass The UPS is now isolated. Maintenance/repair, disconnection or removal can now be carried out. CAUTION! Recharge batteries out of service every 3 months to prevent damage. WARNING! Internal DC capacitor may contain energy ev
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 1. Check that the system has been in a stable environment for at least 12 hours enabling any condensation to evaporate prior to start-up. 2. Open front door(s) Display shows 3. Switch on utility power by closing Q001 System type XXX XXX kVA - XXX If dual utility close bypass input switch Q010 See notice below. Stop charge DC 4. Wait for approx. 10 seconds capacitors : YES Start charge DC 5. Press on the keyboard capacitors : YES 6
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.5 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (single systems) 2.5.1 Bypassing the Single System UPS Load Utility Service Bypass Switch APC Silcon UPS Action Display shows 1. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 2. Press or on the keyboard until : NO Bypass operation 3. Press on the keyboard : YES 4. Press on the keyboard Lamp indication on Bypass Panel 5. Check light indication on the bypass p
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass CAUTION! Do not leave UPS out of service for more than 48 hours. Refer to section 2.3 Stop (for complete power down). 2.5.2 Switching the Single System UPS from External Bypass into Normal UPS Operation Load Utility Service Bypass Switch APC Silcon UPS 990-4034 10 User Guide APC Silcon 1
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Action Display shows **System OFF** 1. Set the input switch (Q001) to position 1 2. Wait 5 sec. Open the front door of the UPS and Normal operation press the green ON key load power 0% 3. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 4. Press or on the keyboard until : NO Bypass operation 5. Press on the keyboard : YES 6. Press on the keyboard Lamp indication on Bypass Panel 7. Check li
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.6 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (parallel systems) 2.6.1 Bypassing the Parallel UPS System (All UPSs) Utility Load Service bypass switch APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS CAUTION! Do not leave UPS out of service for more than 48 hours. Refer to section 2.3 Stop (for complete
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Action Steps 1-4 apply to all the parallel systems. Note that this will switch all systems into bypass operation Display shows 1. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 2. Press or on the keyboard until : NO Bypass operation 3. Press on the keyboard : YES 4. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation All systems switch to bypass operation Do not switch off any of the UPS systems until steps 5-8 have been
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.6.2 Switching the Parallel System from External Bypass into Normal UPS Operation Utility Load Service bypass switch APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS NOTICE! If battery has been disconnected, please refer to section 2.4.1 UPS start-up. 990-4034 14 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 208V/480V UPS
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Action Display shows 1. Check that the output switch (Q004) is set to position 0 2. Check that all output switches (Q002) are set to position 1 3. Set input switches (Q001) to position 1 **System OFF** 4. Wait 10 secs. Open the UPS front door and Normal operation press the green ON button on all systems load power 0% 5. Press on the keyboard Bypass operation 6. Press or on the keyboard until : NO Byp
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Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.7 Isolating one UPS in a Parallel Configuration for Service/Maintenance 2.7.1 Isolating one UPS in a Parallel/Redundant System Utility Load Service bypass switch APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS In a redundant system one UPS may be isolated for service/maintenance without affecting other parallel UPS(s). Action 1. Check that the remaining UPS(s) will be able to carry the load when one UPS is isolated. 2. Switch off the s
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Operation 3.0 Operation The display unit will read parameters, alarms/messages and measured values. LED alarm incorporates audible alarm, indicating unusual operating situations. The keyboard is used to program and control parameters and to display alarm messages and measured values. 3.1 Keyboard Displays outputy voltage Displays battery voltage Schrolls up through list Displays input voltage Displays Displays battery current output current Schrolls down Displays through list input cu
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Operation 3.2 Display of Measured Values To read measurements, press one or two keys simultaneously as shown below. (Illustrated values are examples only). NOTICE! Please note mains = utility Action Display shows Description 98.01.16 Year, month, day System off 10.22,13 Hour, minute, second Mains 1 voltage Utility 1 voltage 480 480 480Vac is 3 x 480V Mains 1 current Utility 1 current 16 16 16Aa
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Operation 3.3 Using the Remote Display The remote display is an inactive unit that is unable to influence the operation of the APC Silcon UPS. It is impossible to adjust or otherwise influence the function of the UPS. The alarms available on the remote display are at subset of the alarms, which can be read on the internal display. • Operation of Remote Display is described in section 3.0 above. • Alarms available are described in section 5.0 Alarms. • Readout of measurements as de
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Parameter Settings 4.0 Parameter Settings Below tables show operating parameters programmable from keyboard. Only qualified users should alter programming parameters. See below examples. Parameter Settings Parameter Setting* Comments Bypass operation YES, NO YES will switch the system into bypass mode*** Language GB, D, F, DK, S, SF, NL, PL, CZ, Languages of text in display E, P, SK, H Autostart YES, NO Automatic restart by utility return (1 min. delay). Ensures quick
