USER MANUAL ACE Series Uninterruptible Power
Contents
1. 5 5 Load Bar Graphic D The 5 LED display indicator on the front panel shows the power drawn from the UPS by load The display indicates the percentage of the UPS s rated capacity For example if 3 three LEDs are lit the load is drawing between 50 and 67 of the UPS s capacity If the UPS is overloaded the overload LED illuminates and alarm sounds DO f 5 6 Battery Charge Bar Graphic 0 The 5 LED display indicator on the front panel indicates the present charge of the UPS s battery as a percentage of the battery capacity When all five LEDs illuminate the battery is fully charged When only two LEDs illuminate the battery will supply approximately less than two 2 minutes of run time for the load 5 7 Cold Start When the UPS is OFF and no utility input power is present use the Cold Start feature to apply power to the loads from UPS s ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 battery Press the ON TEST button until the UPS beeps 5 8 Shutdown Mode In shutdown mode the UPS stops supplying power to the load and stands by for return of utility power If no utility power is present external devices e g servers connected to the computer interface can command the UPS to shutdown This is performed to preserve battery capacity after the controlled shutdown of protected loads 6 Alarms 6 1 BACKUP slow alarm When the UPS is in BACKUP mode the UPS will sound audible alarm The alarm stops when t2. 9 3 1 Wear protective clothing such as rubber gloves and boots and protective eye wear Batteries contain caustic acids and toxic materials and can rupture or leak if mistreated Remove rings and metal wristwatches or other metal objects and jewelry Do not carry metal objects in your pockets where the objects can fall onto the battery 9 3 2 Tools must have insulated handles and must be insulated so that they will not short battery terminals Do not allow a tool to short between individual or separate battery terminals or to the UPS cabinet Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the battery and do not lay them where they could fall onto the battery or into the UPS cabinet 9 3 3 When connecting cables never allow a cable to short across a battery s terminals or to the UPS cabinet 9 3 4 Align the cables on the battery terminals so that the cable lug will not contact any part of the UPS cabinet Keep the cable ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 away from any sharp metal edges 9 3 5 Install the battery cables in such a way that the UPS battery mounting bracket cannot pinch them 9 3 6 Do not connect the battery terminal to Ground If any battery terminal is inadvertently grounded remove the source of the ground Contacting any part of a grounded battery can cause a risk of electric shock e When replacing batteries replace with 12Volt 34Watt cell and exact quantity as listed below based on UPS VA rating e 600VA
3. clearance between the rear panel and any obstruction such as walls Keep UPS ventilation intake open and unobstructed 6 Avoid direct sunlight rain and high humidity Keep away from fire and extreme over temperature locations 8 Do not stack materials on top of the unit 9 1 90 90 90 90 9o 9 The UPS unit should not be exposed to corrosive air 10 Normal operating temperature is 0 to 35 C 32 to 95 F 90 90 90 90 9o si emi 8 2 Storage Conditions Store the UPS covered and upright in a cool and dry location with its battery fully charged Before storing charge the UPS for at least 4 four hours Remove any accessories in the communication slot and disconnect any cables connected to the computer interface port to avoid unnecessary draining of the battery 8 3 Extended Storage Conditions 8 2 1 Storage in an environment where the ambient temperature is 15 to 30 C 5 to 86 F charge the UPS s battery every 6 six months 8 2 2 Storage in an environment where the ambient temperature is 30 to 45 C 86 to 113 F charge the UPS s battery every 3 three months ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 9 Battery 9 1 Battery Life The internal battery life of UPS is about 2 to 4 years under normal usage NOTE This product has been designed to respect the environment using materials and components respecting eco design rules It does not contain CFCs Chloroflu
4. 0 36 seconds 71 25 Pin 9 is the RS 232 data output 7 2 6 Pin 6 is RS 232 data input R x D NOTES Switch rating 40V 0 25A non inductive Pin 7 should be connected to ground only ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 oce SERIAL Female View UPS is supplied with a special RS 232 SERIAL cable that ts Cunmpatinte with DBY line socket on the UPS rear panel That port possesses several signals as explained below Pin Function I O e Fail Normally open status will close when active OUTPUT Reference GND for pin 2 and 5 OUTPUT p pate Low Normally open status will become closed during oUTpUT active Remote shutdown UPS Supply this pin at high voltage 5V to INPUT 12V 500ms to shutdown UPS Activates at battery mode Reference GND for pin 6 INPUT 7 3 Computer interface USB port configuration The USB computer interface port located on rear of UPS has the following characteristics e Immediately after connecting the UPS through USB port to a PC a pop up message near PC system tray will appear when USB cable is connected for the first time The pop up message displays Found New Hardware and Your new hardware is installed and ready to use see image below a ij Found New Hardware Your new hardware is installed and ready to use H amp 2 7 54PM e To identify which communication port USB or SERIAL is displayed in the system tray via the Windows Device Manager The UPS thr
5. 2 batteries e 1000VA 2 batteries e 1500VA 3 batteries e 2000VA 4 batteries e Please call your local POWERVAR representative for pricing and availability 9 5 Hot Swappable Battery Replacement Tower Procedure Step 1 Remove front cover panel pull out from top where finger grooves are located on each side See diagrams below 600 amp 1000VA 1500 amp 2000VA Step 2 Push down slightly to allow front cover to be moved to the side See diagrams below ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 1500 amp 2000VA Step 3 Remove inside battery cover plate e 600 amp 1000VA Unscrew metal cover plate Phillips head screws Put screws in a safe location for reconnection See diagrams below 600 amp 1000VA ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 e 1500 amp 2000VA Lift plate up and then out toward front See diagram below 1500 amp 2000VA Step 4 Carefully slide batteries out e 600 amp 1000VA Pull tabs attached to battery out toward front to remove batteries See diagram below 600 amp 1000VA e 1500 amp 2000VA Pull tray to remove batteries See diagram below 1500 amp 2000VA Step 5 Disconnect Wires e 600 amp 1000VA Disconnect Black wire Continue to pull batteries out and disconnect Red wire See diagram below ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 600 amp 1000VA e 1500 amp 2000VA Disconnect Black wire Disconnect Red wir
6. 3 5 5 x 17 2 x 8 3 6 7 x 17 7 x 8 9 6 7 x 17 7 x 8 9 Note Characteristics are subject to change without prior notice Packaging Dimensions and Weights Model Gross Wt kg Gross Wt lbs Net Wt kg Net Wt lbs E a ate ele tal Volume cu ft ACE 600 13 80 31 14 80 32 63 265x550x340 10 4x21 7x13 4 1 75 ACE 1000 15 00 33 16 00 35 27 265x550x340 10 4x21 7x13 4 1 75 ACE 1500 25 00 55 27 00 59 52 300x560x360 11 8x22 1x14 2 2 14 ACE 2000 30 00 66 32 00 70 55 300x560x360 11 8x22 1x14 2 2 14 Note Characteristics are subject to change without prior notice Please verify all details with POWERVAR ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09
7. 1 TELEPHONE CORD CD SOFTWARE WITH IMBEDDED USER MANUAL USER MANUAL 1 1 1 1 1 1 WARNING In case of recognizable damage DO NOT connect any voltage to the unit ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 _ DO NOT put the unit into operation IMPORTANT Before making any connection and switching on the ACE Series UPS please check the following conditions Utility supply is 120 Volts 10 and 50 60Hz 5 Auto Sensing e Total power demand of the connected load does not exceed the rated output power of the ACE Series UPS the rear panel nameplate of the UPS shows the model and load ratings 3 2 Installation rules e The UPS must be powered from a single phase grounded utility supply Do not use extension cords e Avoid locations that are excessively humid near water near heat sources or in direct sunlight e The ambient temperature should not exceed 104 F 40 C Optimal battery lifetime is obtained if the ambient temperature does not exceed 77 F 25 C e Itis important that ventilation air can move freely around and through the unit Allow 1 inch 2 5cm clearance on each side of the ACE Series UPS Do not block the UPS air vent Install the UPS in a protected area free of excessive dust Do not operate the UPS where temperature and humidity is out of the specified limits The unit must be placed in a sufficiently ventilated area the ambient temperature should not exceed 104 F 40 C e The UPS
8. 14 Battery replacement complete ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 Appendix A Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reasons Solutions UPS won t operate after pressing ON TEST or OFF buttons Input power source error Check the power source Input circuit breaker on the rear panel Reset Input circuit breaker has tripped Timeo Pigans He O et ten Press the ON TEST button for over 1 second is too short Output short circuit or overload on Turn OFF UPS take disconnect all load s verify there are no UPS problems on the load s or any internal short circuit Press the ON button for over 1 second alarms every several seconds No LEDs illuminated no warning sounds pelrtse wr ene teal pane Press the Non fuse switch to its ON position hasn t been opened Contact the POWERVAR UPS Service Center for help at 847 596 7000 Fault buzzer keeps sounding UPS has internal failure Alarm continues sounding Overload Remove some load Input circuit breaker on the rear panel Utility indicating light is not has tripped illuminated The voltage of utility is exceeding UPS Save the digital data and shutdown the applying program to make input range sure utility is within UPS range Batteries haven t been charged UPS overload Available capacity duration 3 Batteries are old and can t be fully of the batteries is too short Reset Input circuit breaker Keep UPS i
9. Cord NEMA 5 15P NEMA 5 20P Enclosure Specifications for Rack Mount Models Fan speed Tower Temperature and Load dependent Rack Mount Constant Front display LED Audio Alarm Battery mode Slow beeping sound about 0 25Hz Battery low charger fault UPS fault Overload Sleep mode Alarm silence UPS parameters user configurable Battery replacement procedure Hot swappable Battery type 34W Maintenance free sealed Lead Acid battery with 2 to 4 years typical lifetime Battery capacity 12V 34W x 2 12V 34W x 2 12V 34W x 3 12V 34W x 4 Back up time full load 6 mins Recharge time to 90 cap 4 hours Charging Current 1 5A i Compatible with 19 Rack Rapid beeping sound about 1Hz Continue beeping sound Continue beeping sound Dual rapid beeping sound every 5 sec by push on button for 1 second Software Via RS 232 On On N WJ Min Battery Start up Voltage Typical 4 6 ms Breaker 6500A 780 Joule Transfer time Input protection Surge capability peak current capability Communication USB and RS232 One port works at a time Overload Protection UPS automatic shutdown if overload exceeds 110 nominal at 20 sec and 125 at 5 sec Short circuit protection es SNMP Card Slot SNMP slot provision Must be integrated in the UPS Note Characteristics are subject to change without prior notice ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 Product Dimensions 600VA 1000VA 1500VA 2000VA 5 5 x 17 2 x 8
10. alee scala E A E e seietnaietoesiaee 3 3 1 Package contents 3 2 Installation rules 3 3 Installation procedure 3 3 1 Placement 3 3 2 Connecting interface devices 3 3 3 Charge the battery 3 3 4 Connect to utility supply 3320 Check the site wiring fault indicator 3 3 6 Advanced monitoring software 4 Layout Control Panel cece eccceccceccceecceeeceeceseecceeeseeeeeeeseeeseaeesaeeeeeess 5 4 1 Front LED operating panel 4 2 Back panel S Opera 0 9 Paves NR pooner a HERI Rerun NSE TEEIET SSE SER E es PE R TEPRP en On 8 5 1 Switch ON 5 2 Switch OFF 5 3 Silence 5 4 Self test 5 5 Load Bar Graphic 5 6 Battery Charge Bar Graphic 5 Cold Start 5 8 Shutdown Mode 6 PANNING anaa ta ci Ga Mesa cache hans a Anta eae re ce naa state ea aaea ne 10 6 1 BACKUP slow alarm 6 2 Low Battery rapid alarm 6 3 Fault continuous alarm 7 Software and Interface Port eessssuessssensssssersssssrrsssseersssseressssresssseresssees 10 7 1 Power Monitoring Software 7 2 Computer interface SERIAL port pin configuration ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 7 3 Computer interface USB port configuration 7 4 Computer Network Security Recommendations 8 Maintenance and Storage cc cc cecccssccesecceescceseceevsceeseceeseceescceeneseesceeeeceeens 13 8 1 Maintenance 8 2 Storage Conditions 8 3 Extended Storage Conditions 9 BALOT caesssscasticdeserdsasscaetcecwisctaesosesseccestencncuasas caceoubidessainalasteesctecesabetasees ceue
11. e Continue to slide batteries out See diagrams below 1500 amp 2000VA Step 6 Remove batteries from UPS case See diagrams below 600 amp 1000VA ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 oe 1500VA 2000VA Blick Wire ned Wire Faces PS Roan UFS Bleck Wire ed Wire FAS Ep g OOVA amp 1000VA Tower 1500VA Tower Step 7 install New Batteries using same battery type and layout as shown in diagrams above Step 8 Connect Jumper wire s to the and of the new batteries as shown in diagrams above Step 9 Before inserting the batteries into the unit Connect the Black and Red Wire on the terminal as shown in diagrams above e 600 amp 1000VA Connect the Red Wire on the terminal as shown in diagram above e 1500 amp 2000VA Connect the Black Wire on the terminal as shown in diagrams above ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 Step 10 Slide the batteries into the UPS Allow enough working space to make the final wiring connections in step below Step 11 Final connections 600 amp 1000 VA Connect the Black Wire as shown in diagram above e 1500 amp 2000 VA Connect the Red Wire as shown in diagrams above Step 12 Install Metal Battery cover plate Install metal plate with Phillips head screws Step 13 Re Install Left front cover first by using the Phillips head screws Put the Right front cover on the Right side first press the left side into the UPS Step
12. g systems and UPS is supplied with USB amp Serial communication interface cables Note The UPS is tested according to applicable EMI EMC standards There is a possibility that interference to radio TV can occur in a particular installation If UPS causes interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the UPS OFF and ON the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of following measures 1 Connect the equipment to an outlet at a circuit different from the connected radio TV 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver or reorient the receiving antenna 4 Layout Control panel 4 1 Front LED operating panel ON TEST i Mf ON TEST button With the UPS plugged in press the ON TEST button to turn on the UPS and power the loads ON TEST also activates the UPS s self test and utility line voltage indicator GREEN LED ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 x OVERLOAD indicator RED LED The LED illuminates when the loads connected to the UPS exceed the UPS s Capacity BACK UP indicator GREEN LED The LED illuminates when the UPS is supplying battery power to the loads E lt REPLACE BATTERY indicator RED LED The LED illuminates when the UPS s battery is no longer useful and must be replaced Note When replacing battery disconnect the utility power then open the case and take notice of the battery s polarity while installing the new batte
13. he UPS is returned to LINE mode operation Stop the alarm by pressing the ON button during backup mode Attention The BACKUP alarm will sound every four seconds Slow speed beep Attention The UPS provides a mute function for the alarm When the beeping sound occurs press ON to disable and press ON again to enable the sound 6 2 Low Battery rapid alarm In the BACKUP mode when the energy of battery reaches a low level approx 20 to 30 The UPS beeps rapidly until the UPS shuts down from battery capacity depletion or returns to LINE mode operation Attention The LOW BATTERY alarm sounds every second Fast speed beep Attention The rapid alarm under LOW BATTERY condition can t be silenced 6 3 Fault continuous alarm Following is a listing some FAULT conditions for reference 6 3 1 The UPS sounds a continuous beep when the UPS fails 6 3 2 When the UPS is working in an overload condition the connected loads exceed the maximum rated capacity the UPS will sound continuous alarm to warn of an overload condition In order to protect the UPS unit and the loads the UPS will shutdown automatically Disconnect nonessential device loads from UPS to eliminate the overload alarm 7 Software and Interface Port 7 1 Power Monitoring Software The ACE Series UPS MONITORing software uses standard RS 232 interface or USB port to perform monitoring functions and then provides an orderly shutdo
14. ically In the event of power anomaly it can provide immediate back up power from the batteries without any interruption Complete transfer will be achieved within six 6 milliseconds with no interruption In addition when the utility power is connected the battery charger would work automatically even when UPS power switch is OFF Furthermore in order to save battery energy UPS can automatically turn the charger OFF under backup mode if none of the connected loads are operating OUTPUT MICROPROCESSOR The visual and audible indications of the UPS Advanced Battery Management algorithms present the battery s status including capacity degree and battery condition The self test function can detect a weak battery before it is put into service The UPS normally performs a self test at power up and manual self test condition Self test function can be initiated manually with the ON TEST switch at any time 2 2 Intended use e Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS are designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment such as sensitive medical instruments computers telecommunication systems and industrial equipment from all forms of power interference including complete power failure CAUTION DO NOT plug household appliances such as electric heaters toasters or vacuum cleaners into the UPS The UPS output is intended for use with electronic loads such as computers and ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 telecommunica
15. is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment such as sensitive medical instruments computers telecommunication systems and industrial equipment from all forms of power interference including complete power failure e This UPS must be installed and connected by personnel that have thoroughly read and understand this manual e Verify accurately during Commissioning and Maintenance of the UPS for the following Damaged components pinched wires and cables or not correctly inserted plugs e This UPS is intended for use in a controlled indoor environment free of conductive contaminants and protected against animal intrusion e Avoid spilling liquids on or dropping any foreign object into or onto the UPS WARNING High leakage current Earth connection is essential before connecting to AC input CAUTION Never connect a laser printer or plotter to the UPS with other computer equipment A laser printer or plotter periodically draws significantly more power than when in idle mode and may overload the UPS 3 3 Installation procedure 3 3 1 Placement Install the UPS in a protected area with adequate ventilation and free from excessive dust Ensure the UPS is placed or mounted to a level surface 3 3 2 Connecting interface devices If you do not want to use the communication capabilities of the UPS please skip this section and proceed The UPS is equipped with two standard interface ports a USB port and a 9 pin RS 232 port all
16. my OW ERVAR Solutions for Power Quality User manual Ace Series Uninterruptible Power Supply 600 1000 1500 2000 VA UL version POWERVAR Telephone 847 596 7000 1450 Lakeside Drive Fax 847 596 7132 Waukegan IL 60085 Website www powervar com ACE Series The ABCs of Power Conditioning USER MANUAL T LISTED ACE Series Uninterruptible Power Supply 600 1000 1500 2000 VA UL version The POWERVAR ACE Series UPS uninterruptible power supply protects your equipment from all forms of power interference including complete power failures Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and carefully read the important safety instructions in chapter 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 The content of this manual may be subject to change without prior notice A01 00005 ACE Series Owner s Manual 1 Rev A 0309 Contents 1 Important Safety INStrUCTIONS ccc eccccecceeeecceeeceaeeceeeeeeeeeceaeeceseeeeaneeeaees 1 1 1 Save these instructions 1 2 Safety rules 2 WAC FOGUCUION insane e e a ea Eiaa 2 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Intended use 2 3 Transport storage 2 4 Warranty and RMA process 3 HAUS TUE Oe are Bate chet E
17. n this manual may be changed without notice This document shall not be copied nor reproduced without the permission of POWERVAR 1 2 Safety rules CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The UPS contains batteries The load outlets may be electrically live even when the UPS is disconnected from the utility The UPS contains potentially hazardous voltages Do not open the unit there are no user serviceable parts inside All maintenance and service work except replacement of the batteries should be performed by qualified service personnel After switching UPS unit OFF wait two 2 minutes for the DC capacitors to discharge Lethally high voltage may remain at the terminals of the electrolytic capacitors Be aware that the inverter can restart automatically after the input voltage is restored CAUTION There may be damage to the equipment if procedures and practices are not strictly observed and followed NOTE Do not attempt to service the UPS unless you have had proper training Refer all maintenance and servicing to properly qualified skilled and competent service personnel CAUTION Non isolated Battery supply Risk of electric shock battery circuit is not isolated from AC input hazardous voltage may exist between battery terminals and ground Test before servicing Remove watches rings or other metal objects Use insulated tools WARNING Intend for installation in a controlled environment CAUTION Do not dispose of batterie
18. nput utility power ON for over 3 hours to recharge the batteries Verify the load and disconnect any non crucial load equipment charged aha barenc nanan ee ee Contact the POWERVAR UPS Service Center for help at e battery charger is out of orde 847 596 7000 Inspect the battery section of UPS make sure batteries are securely connected If there is any damage on battery packs The battery alarm LED is flashing when the power of Voltage of batteries is too low or the UPS is supplied by utility parteniee dave LDeemcennecte they must be replaced ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 Appendix B Specifications ACE Series Part Number ACE 600 ACE 1000 ACE 1500 ACE 2000 Output Power Factor O YO Output voltage Battery Mode 120V Pure sine wave at 5 of nominal 10 of nominal after low battery warning Output Voltage Utility Mode 120V 10 Boost 17 Buck 14 Input Frequency Hz 50 or 60 Hz 5Hz Auto sensing On Battery gt 80 with 100 resister load On Utility gt 95 full charged battery amp 100 Resistive UPS efficiency load Voltage Drop in Transformer in Utility mode 100 load aid lt 40dBA 1 meter from surface lt 45dBA 1 meter from surface Ambient temperature F C 3 500 meters max elevation 32 95 F 0 35 C 0 95 humidity non condensing of Outlets NEMA 5 15R Tower 4 Rack Mount 4 Tower 4 h Mount Tower 6 jii Mount Tower 6 Rack Mount Input line 6Ft
19. nue pressing for over 3 seconds See Cold Start procedure section 5 7 below BACK UP LED 5 2 Switch OFF E By pressing and holding the OFF OFF button until the LINE T NORMAL or is OFF 5 3 Silence When UPS is in BACKUP mode press ON TEST button more than 1 second to silence the audible alarm This function is disabled when UPS is under condition of LOW BATTERY or OVERLOAD Note In back up mode UPS can be automatically turned OFF if none of the connected loads are operating 5 4 Self test Use self test to verify both the operation of the UPS and the condition of the battery With normal utility power push the ON TEST button more than 1 second The UPS performs a self test function During the self test the UPS operates in back up mode Note During the self test the UPS briefly supplies the loads from battery input the on battery LED illuminates If the UPS passes the self test it returns to line interactive operation The BACK UP LED turns OFF and the Line Normal LED illuminates steadily If the UPS failed to pass the self test it returns to Line Normal operation and the replace battery LED illuminates The loads are not affected Recharge the battery overnight 8 hours and perform the self test again If the replace battery LED remains on contact the POWERVAR UPS Service Center for help at 847 596 7000 i am E Ma on
20. onnected to an improperly wired AC power outlet SERIAL SERIAL Provided with both RS 232 and relay signal to support for WINDOWS and other operating systems USB Provided to support for WINDOWS and other operating systems ee Pea ee ee ai COMMUNICATION CARD INTERFACE SLOT used for optional SNMP communication adapter card Accepts optional SNMP communication adapter card for 10 BaseT Ethernet and Token Ring connectors Through RS 232 communication port the SNMP adapter card provides real time UPS and power status information for the user CAUTION Use only POWERVAR factory supplied or authorized SERIAL cable NOTE Connect one 1 communication cable at a time Do NOT connect 2 two communication cables simultaneously ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 5 Operation ON TEST 5 1 Switch ON pat i While utility input is connected to the UPS press the od ON TEST button and continue pressing over 0 5 second Then connect the electrical cords of the equipment loads to be used such as computer or monitor to the output receptacles on the rear panel of UPS Don t overload the UPS with the connected equipment loads The buzzer will beep continuously to indicate overload status UPS will shut down automatically to protect the internal circuitry Attention If the power to the UPS isn t supplied by the utility the internal batteries will engage the UPS by pressing the ON TEST button and conti
21. orocarbons or HCFCs Hydro chlorofluorocarbons POWERVAR in compliance with environment protection recommends to the User that the UPS equipment at the end of its service life must be recovered conforming to the local applicable regulations WARNING Lead contained in the batteries is a dangerous substance for the environment therefore authorized companies must correctly recycle it 9 2 Battery Rules 9 2 1 When replacing the battery use the same number of cells voltage V and capacity Ah 9 2 2 All the batteries used shall be of the same manufacturer and date of production 9 2 2 Proper disposal or recycling of the battery is required 9 2 4 Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements 9 2 5 Never dispose of battery in a fire they may explode 9 2 5 Do not open or mutilate battery case contents electrolyte may be extremely toxic 9 2 6 If exposed to electrolyte wash immediately with plenty of water 9 2 7 Avoid charging in a sealed container 9 2 8 Never short circuit a battery 9 2 9 Full voltage and current are always present at the battery terminals 9 2 10 Care must be taken to avoid electric shock and burns caused by contacting battery terminals or shorting terminals during battery installation 9 2 12 Do not touch uninsulated battery terminals 9 2 13 The installation must conform to national and local codes 9 2 14 Keep unauthorized personnel away from the battery 9 3 Safety precautions
22. ough USB interface will display in the Device Manager section Human Interface Devices The USB interface displays USB Human Interface Device see image below Device Manager File Action View Help m amp 2 Computer ee Disk drives a Display adapters LA DYD CD ROM drives Floppy disk controllers A Floppy disk drives Human Interface Devices pe Ba HID compliant device Ba USB Human Interface Device IDE ATAJATAPI controllers gt keyboards Mice and other pointing devices Monitors i Network adapters YW Ports COM amp LPT SM Processors gi SCSI and RAID controllers Sound video and game controllers System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers e The ACE Series UPS is provided with a USB type B computer interface port located on rear of UPS see image below ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 Female Type B connector 7 4 Computer Network Security Recommendations When configuring devices such as PC servers clients gateways and Intelligent Electronic Devices including UPS products equipped with data communications capabilities to interconnect over existing LAN s or other IT infrastructure it is necessary to take appropriate precautions to ensure the secure and stable operation of these systems and the data that resides on them e For PC s running client and or server applications an antivirus solution should be installed and set to a
23. owing advanced communication between the UPS and a computer network Refer to the communications section of this document for additional information Note Computer interface connection is optional The UPS works properly without a computer interface connection Read the installation instructions provided with computer interface connection and follow accordingly CAUTION Use only POWERVAR factory supplied or authorized UPS RS 232 communication cable The RS 232 port requires a unique configured communication cable NOTE Connect one 1 communication cable at atime Do NOT connect 2 two communication cables simultaneously 3 3 3 Charge the battery ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 The UPS charges its battery whenever it is connected to utility power Note For best results charge the battery for 4 four hours in the initial use 3 3 4 Connect to utility supply 3 3 5 Check the site wiring fault indicator After connecting the load s and the UPS to utility power supply check the site wiring fault indicator on the tower rear panel The wiring fault indicator RED illuminates if the UPS is plugged into an improperly wired AC power outlet Wiring faults detected include ground hot neutral polarity reversal and overloaded neutral circuit 3 3 6 Advanced monitoring software ACE Series UPS MONITORing software provides data protection and monitoring of critical load devices The software is compatible with most operatin
24. ry to avoid short circuits A BUCK AVR VOLTAGE REDUCTION indicator AMBER LED The LED illuminates when the UPS is correcting a high utility voltage condition The loads receive normal power LINE NORMAL indicator GREEN LED The LED illuminate when the line input voltage is normal TA BOOST AVR VOLTAGE BOOST indicator AMBER LED The LED illuminates when the UPS is correcting a low utility voltage condition The loads receive normal power Le CJ am i a O LOAD bar graph The display shows the power being drawn by the load rte i m ka POWER bar graph BATTERY CHARGE The display shows the present battery charge as a percentage of battery capacity ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 OFF OFF button Press the OFF button to turn OFF the UPS and the connected loads 4 2 Back panel TELELPHONE MODEM connector Telecom transfer IN OUT ports provide users to extend the RJ11 cable applications CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire use only No 26AWG or larger RJ11 telecommunication line cord OUTPUT POWER RECEPTACLES NEMA 5 15R AC INPUT POWER RECEPTACLE NEMA 5 15P ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 INPUT CIRCUIT INPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER BREAKER Trips when the connected loads exceed the protected receptacle s capacity The center plunger of the circuit breaker will extend when tripped for indication SITE WIRING FAULT INDICATOR RED LED LED illuminates when the UPS is c
25. s in a fire they may explode Do not open or mutilate the battery released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire connect only to a circuit provided with 20 amperes maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA Qualified skilled personnel are persons who because of their training experience and position as well as their knowledge of appropriate standards regulations health and safety requirements and working conditions are authorized to be responsible for the safety of the equipment at all times while carrying out their normal duties and are therefore aware of and can report possible hazards ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 2 Introduction 2 1 Introduction The ACE Series is a line interactive uninterruptible power supply UPS which generates a true sine wave output that protects your equipment from power anomalies including complete power failures The ACE Series UPS is based on microprocessor control The line interactive UPS provides pure reliable AC power to the critical loads protecting them from utility power blackout swells sags surges and interference Critical loads include sensitive medical instruments computers telecommunication systems and industrial equipment Under normal power conditions the line interactive design enables the system to adjust and filter power fluctuations continuously and automat
26. steseissacecoeseedasseeees 14 9 1 Battery Life 9 2 Battery Rules 9 3 Safety precautions 9 4 Hot Swappable Battery Replacement Tower Procedure Appendix A TTOUDLESMOOUING sccicccsccesadcsorswicanesen eae eeetecdesdavenc dicate cee 21 ADDEMGDOB SPECITIGCALIONS icien E a 22 ACE Series Owner s Manual 03 17 09 1 Important safety Instructions 1 1 Save these instructions This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS It also gives all necessary information about the correct use of the UPS Before attempting to install and start up the UPS carefully read this manual Keep this manual next to the unit for future reference Full understanding of and compliance with the safety instructions and warnings contained in this manual are CONDITIONS to avoid any dangerous situation during installation operation and maintenance work and to preserve the maximum reliability of the UPS system POWERVAR refuses any responsibility in case of non observance unauthorized alterations or improper use of the delivered UPS The instructions in this manual pertain to ACE Series UPS models While every care has been taken to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this manual POWERVAR accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the information contained in this document Due to technical improvements some of the information contained i
27. tions equipment The technical data as well as information concerning connecting requirements can be found on the UPS rating label and in this document and shall be strictly observed 2 3 Transport storage e No liability can be accepted for any transport damage when the equipment is shipped in non original packaging e Store the UPS in a dry location with the batteries in a fully charged state Storage temperature must be within 5 F 15 C to 113 F 45 C CAUTION In case of storage pay attention to 2 4 Warranty and RMA Process POWERVAR operating through its authorized agents warrants that the standard products will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twenty four 24 months after the date of shipment or such other period as may be specified Contact the POWERVAR Service Department for help at 847 596 7000 NOTE This warranty does not cover failures of the product which result from incorrect installation misuse alterations by persons other than authorized agents or abnormal operating conditions 3 Installation 3 1 Package contents Inspect the package contents against the supplied packing slip Inspect the UPS for damage after unpacking If any damage is present please immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase Please save or recycle the packaging materials Shipping kit supplied with UPS USB COMMUNICATION CABLE SERIAL COMMUNICATION CABLE POWER CORD RJ1
28. utomatically update the program and virus definition files For operating systems such as Microsoft Windows XP Automatic Update functionality should be enabled e Unique usernames and passwords should be applied wherever such a feature is available including but not limited to operating systems HMI application software or configuration and control of gateways firewalls and Intelligent Electronic Devices Factory default passwords or blank passwords should always be changed prior to commissioning any system e A VPN Firewall appliance should be installed between the devices and the rest of the IT infrastructure to which they are connected both Intranet and Internet As a minimum these appliances should be configured to only permit communications between the devices being protected and the specific external systems which are intended and authorized to communicate with them CAUTION Failure to take such preventative security measures could result in loss or misuse of data collected by these systems and in some cases could permit unauthorized access to the control and settings functions of the devices being monitored 8 Maintenance and Storage 8 1 Maintenance 1 Keep the UPS unit clean and vacuum the ventilation intake periodically 2 Wipe with soft loose and damp cloth 3 Check for loose and bad connections monthly 4 Never leave the UPS unit on an uneven surface 5 Position the unit to allow at least 10cm 4 inches
29. wn of a computer in the event of power failure Moreover ACE Series UPS MONITORing software displays all the diagnostic symptoms such as Voltage Frequency Battery level etc The ACE Series UPS MONITORing software supports the following operating software platforms Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP 2003 server for RS 232 Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP 2003 server for USB and LINUX CAUTION Use only POWERVAR factory supplied or authorized RS 232 SERIAL cable To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the UPS from the input utility supply before installing a computer interface signal cable Reconnect the input utility supply only after signaling interconnections have been made NOTE Connect one 1 communication cable at atime Do NOT connect 2 two communication cables simultaneously 7 2 Computer interface SERIAL port pin configuration The pin of SERIAL computer interface port located on rear of UPS has the following characteristics 7 2 1 Pins 5 and 2 are open collector outputs that must be pulled up to a common referenced supply no greater than DC 40V The transistors are capable of a maximum nonconductive load of DC 25mA Use pin 7 as the common only 7 2 2 Pin 5 generates a High to Low signal when the internal UPS battery has less than 5 minutes back up time remains 7 2 3 Pin 2 generates a High to Low signal when the utility normal supply power fails 7 2 4 The UPS will shut down when a high RS 232 level is sustained on pin 6 for
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search