bXterra BP72V-SP2U User manual
USER MANUAL
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EXTENDED BATTERY MODULES
BP72V-SP2U | BP48V-SP2U | BP24V-SP2U
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important
instructions that should be followed during installation and
maintenance of the EBM.
• WARNING! The mounting shelves are not intended to support
more than one EBM. Do not stack multiple battery packs on a
single set of mounting shelves. Failure to follow this warning may
lead to product damage and the risk of physical injury.
• This unit is intended for installation in a controlled environment
(a temperature-controlled and indoor area free of conductive
contaminants). Please avoid installing the UPS and EBM in
locations where there is standing or running water, dust, direct
sunlight or excessive humidity.
• Use caution when lifting battery packs. Because of the
considerable weight of all battery packs, at least two people
should assist in lifting and installing them.
• Be sure that the battery packs and UPS system use the same DC
voltage before connecting them.
• Use of this EBM in life-support equipment or situations is not
recommended. bXterra does not sell equipment meant for life-
support or medical applications.
• When connecting multiple EBMs to a single bXterra UPS, the
battery packs should be approximately the same age.
• The suggested mounting procedures in this manual are for
common rack types and may not be appropriate for all rack
congurations. The user must determine the appropriate
mounting hardware and procedures before mounting the EBM.
• Do not unplug EBMs from the UPS while the UPS is on battery
power, due to the possibility of dangerous arcing and shock.
• It is not unusual for sparks to occur when connecting external
batteries.
• As dened in the Protection of Information Technology Equipment
ANSI/NFPA 75, this EBM is not for use in a computer room. (US
installations only). Contact bXterra to order a special battery kit if
needed to meet the ANSI/NFPA 75 requirement.
Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by
personnel knowledgeable about batteries and the required
precautions. When replacing batteries, replace with the same type
and number of batteries or battery packs.
CAUTION: The battery pack can energize hazardous live parts inside
the UPS even when the AC input power to the UPS is disconnected.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a re. The batteries may
explode.
CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolytes
are harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high
short-circuit current. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can
result in electrical shock.
The following precautions should be observed when working on
batteries:
a) Remove watches, rings or other metal objects
b) Use tools with insulated handles
c) Wear rubber gloves and boots
d) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries
e) Disconnect charging source and load prior to installing or
maintaining the battery
f) Remove battery grounds during installation and maintenance
to reduce likelihood of shock. Remove the connection from
ground if any part of the battery is determined to be grounded.
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. Visit www.bxterra.com for information on the
specic replacement battery type for your UPS or EBM.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Remove the EBM from its package and inspect it for damage that may
have occurred during shipping. If any damage is discovered, repack
the unit and return it to the place of purchase.
The following items are inside the box:
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Circuit Breaker
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Battery Output
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Battery Input
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Thank you for choosing a bXterra Extended Battery Module (EBM).
The bXterra BP24V-SP2U, BP48V-SP2U and BP72V-SP2U Extended
Battery Modules, or battery packs, are designed for use with the
bXterra SP series of Line-Interactive UPS systems equipped with
external battery pack connectors.
• Extended Battery Module
• User Manual
• Battery Cable to Connect to
UPS or Another EBM
• Ear Racks x 2
• Ear Rack Screws x 8
• Tower Stand Extensions x 4
• Extension Screws x 4
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Rack-mount Installation
CAUTION – Do NOT use the mounting brackets to lift the unit. The
mounting brackets are only for securing the unit to the rack.
Install UPS and EBM
TOWER STAND EXTENSIONS
TOWER STAND EXTENSIONS
Tower Installation
Install UPS and EBM in tower mode
NOTE: When setting up
the UPS and/or EBM
with feet, please ensure
the feet are installed a
70mm distance away
from the edge of the
unit.
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
To connect the EBM:
1. Turn o the utility power to the UPS
2. Open the front-left cover on the UPS and the Extended Battery
Module (EBM) and disconnect the internal batteries
3. Remove the EBM-terminal covers from the UPS and the EBM and
connect one end of the external-battery cable to the UPS and one
end to the battery module as shown in the gure below
• If connecting more than one external battery, connect one end of
the external battery cable to the second connector on the battery
pack, then connect the other end to the next battery pack as
shown in the gure below.
4. Once the UPS and EBM(s) are connected, secure the connection
with the screws, reconnect the internal batteries, and replace the
front-left covers on the units
Connect one end of the external battery cable to the UPS unit and
the other end to the battery pack. See the picture below for detailed
instructions.
CAUTION: Connection to an external battery should be installed by
service personnel only.
NOTE: After install and initial start-up, set the number of installed
EBM in the UPS Settings. Instructions for this process will be in the
manual for your UPS system.
NOTE: When two or more EBMs are used with 1000/2200/3000
models, the UPS load rating is decreased by 20%.
To store the EBM for a long period of time, cover it and make sure the
batteries are fully charged. Keeping the battery packs in a depleted
condition will leave them with a permanent loss of capacity. The
battery packs should be charged every three months by connecting it
to AC input for at least 12 hours. The battery packs should always be
kept dry and away from locations with high heat and/or humidity.
Do not dispose of batteries in a re.
Please recycle your batteries. Refer to local regulations for disposal
requirements or if you are in the USA, please call 1-877-723-1297 or
visit www.call2recycle.org for more information about recycling your
batteries.
UPS
BATTERY
BATTERY
MAINTENANCE
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
MODEL BP24V-SP2U BP48V-SP2U BP72V-SP2U
UPS Model SP1000LCDRTXL2U SP1500LCDRTXL2U SP2200LCDRTXL2U, SP3000LCDRTXL2U
Circuit Breaker 50Amp 50Amp 50Amp
Battery Size 12V/9Ah 12V/9Ah 12V/9Ah
Battery Quantity 4 8 12
DC System Voltage (VDC) 24VDC 48VDC 72VDC
Rack Size 2U 2U 2U
Form Factor Rack/Tower Rack/Tower Rack/Tower
Dimensions (in) 17.24 x 3.46 x 16.14 17.24 x 3.46 x 20.08 17.24 x 3.46 x 24.80
Weight (lbs) 37.70 63.93 90.83
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature -13°F to 113°F / -25°C to 50°C -13°F to 113°F / -25°C to 50°C -13°F to 113°F / -25°C to 50°C
Operating Humidity 0-95%RH@0-40°C (Non-Condensing) 0-95%RH@0-40°C (Non-Condensing) 0-95%RH@0-40°C (Non-Condensing)
Storage Relative Humidity 0 - 95 % 0 - 95 % 0 - 95 %
Maximum Operating Elevation 10,000 ft / 3,000 m 10,000 ft / 3,000 m 10,000 ft / 3,000 m
Maximum Storage Elevation 50,000 ft / 15,000 m 50,000 ft / 15,000 m 50,000 ft / 15,000 m
Your bXterra product comes with a Limited 3-Year Warranty. bXterra warrants this product, if used appropriately and in full accordance with all
applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of initial purchase. If the product
can be proven defective in material or workmanship during that 3-year period, bXterra will, subject to the full terms and limitations of the
product’s Limited Warranty available on our website, repair or replace that product. bXterra will act on its own discretion as the sole remedy for
bXterra’s breach of its Limited Warranty. Full details of this Limited Warranty and bXterra’s Connected Equipment Guarantee can be found on
our website at www.bxterra.com/warranty or at the individual product’s page on our website. Please register your product at
www.bxterra.com/registration to certify your product’s warranty.
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responsibility for omissions or errors.
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