Effekta ME 400 User manual

UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply
ME 400/500/600/650/800
Instruction Manual
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Juni 2008

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Contents
1Presentation 4
2Warranty conditions 5
2.1 Limitation of liability 6
3Safety 7
3.1 General safety instructions 7
3.2 Transportation and storage 7
3.3 Setup 7
3.4 Connection 8
3.5 Operation 8
3.6 Handling batteries 9
3.7 Maintenance, servicing and faults 9
4Introduction 10
5System description 11
6Description of equipment –ME series 12
6.1 Display and operator control elements on the front panel 12
6.1.1 Warning, indicator and operating elements: 13
6.1.2 Operator control elements of the UPS 13
6.1.3 Display elements of the UPS 13
6.2 Equipment elements on the rear panel 14
6.3 Audible alarm signals of the UPS 16
7Storage and unpacking 17
7.1 Storing the UPS 17
7.2 Unpacking the equipment 17
8Installing and connecting the UPS 18
8.1 Connecting the equipment 18
8.2 Connecting the UPS 18
8.3 Connection sequence 19
9Operating and controlling the equipment 20
9.1 Operating the UPS equipment 20
9.1.1 Operating modes and signals 20
9.2 Instructions for using the UPS 22
9.2.1 Switching on the UPS 22
9.2.2 Switching off the UPS 22
9.2.3 Communication 22
10 Starting up the UPS equipment 23

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11 Troubleshooting 23
12 Software 25
13 Maintenance and servicing 26
13.1 Measuring the bridging time (support time) 26
13.2 Service log 27
13.3 Service hotline 28
13.4 Maintenance and service contracts 28
14 Technical Data 29
14.1 Equipment specifications 29
14.2 Accessories 30
14.3 List of wearing parts 31
15 Requirements for the declaration of conformity 32

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1 Presentation
In this instruction manual, the abbreviation UPS stands for Uninterruptible
Power Supply.
The following pictograms are used in this instruction manual:
Denotes information which, if disregarded, poses a risk
to health, functionality or safety.
Warning about the handling of batteries.
Warning about dangerous electrical voltage.
Denotes additional information and tips.
Recycling symbol.
Denotes components that are governed by the
electronic scrap ordinance.
Denotes components or parts that must be disposed of
in a specific manner. Never throw these components
into the regular refuse.
Copyright © 2006
All rights reserved.
This instruction manual is protected by copyright law.
The copyright owner is EFFEKTA Regeltechnik GmbH.
Trademarks:
All trademarks used are the property of their respective owners.
EFFEKTA®is a registered trademark of EFFEKTA Regeltechnik GmbH.
We reserve the right to make technical and visual changes, and we are not liable for typographical
errors.

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2 Warranty conditions
The delivery receipt is considered to be the initial proof of purchase and should
be stored carefully. It is required for all warranty claims. If the product is
transferred to another user, then the latter is entitled to claim under the
warranty for the remainder of the warranty period. The purchase receipt and
this declaration should be transferred to the possession of the new owner.
We guarantee that this equipment is in a functional state and corresponds in
technical terms to the descriptions in the enclosed documentation.
The warranty period for special equipment corresponds to the minimum period
prescribed by legislation.
This warranty is not valid for the following cases:
oDefects due to: damage during transportation, accidents, natural
disasters, misuse, vandalism, inappropriate use, maintenance errors or
incorrect repairs by third parties.
oModifications, unauthorised tampering, incorrect operation, another
device or accessory, incorrect installation, or any modification not
approved by us.
oDisregard for the instructions in the supplied documentation.
oIncompatibility of the product as a result of technical innovations or
regulations that may come into effect after the purchase.
oIncompatibility or malfunction caused by product components not used
by us.
oSigns associated with the normal ageing process of the product
(wearing parts).
oDefects caused by external appliances.
The warranty period for parts replaced and/or repaired within the scope of this
warranty expires with the original warranty for the product.
Equipment sent in without accessories will be replaced without accessories.
Equipment returned will only be accepted if it is returned in the original
packaging.
All incidental transportation costs are excluded from the provisions of the
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EFFEKTA GmbH does not give any express or implied warranties in relation to
this equipment and its quality, performance, merchantability or suitability for a
specific purpose. In some countries, the exclusion of implied warranties is not
permitted by law. In this case, the validity of all express and implied warranties
is restricted to the warranty period. When this period expires, all warranties
cease to be valid. In some countries, a limitation of the validity period of implied
warranties is not permitted by law, in which case the above restriction is not
effective.
2.1 Limitation of liability
Compensation claims are excluded unless they are based on deliberate acts or
gross negligence of EFFEKTA GmbH or its employees. Liability under the
Product Liability Act remains unaffected. Under no circumstances will we be
held liable for:
oClaims for losses or damage made by third parties against you.
oLoss of or damage to your records or data or the cost of their recovery.
oFinancial consequential damage (including loss of earnings or savings)
or incidental damage, even in the event that we were informed of the
possibility of such damage.
Under no circumstances whatsoever will EFFEKTA GmbH be held responsible
for any coincidental, indirect, special, consequential or other damage of any
kind (including, without limitation, damage relating to loss of profit,
discontinuation of business, loss of business information or any other loss)
arising from use of the equipment or in any connection with the equipment,
whether based on a contract, compensation, negligence, strict liability, or other
claims, even if EFFEKTA GmbH was informed in advance about the possibility
of such damage. This exclusion also applies for any liability arising from claims
of third parties against the initial purchaser.
In some countries, the exclusion or limitation of coincidental or consequential
damage is not legally permitted, in which case the above declaration is not
effective.

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3 Safety
3.1 General safety instructions
Read and observe the user manual and safety instructions in this chapter before
taking any further action (transportation, storage, connection, startup etc.).
Since the UPS equipment uses mains voltage and has a suitable energy
accumulator (high-capacity batteries) installed either inside or outside the
device, the instructions in this chapter are very important for all users and
personnel. For this reason, appropriate safety instructions on the topic of
batteries and battery packs are also dealt with here.
Work on the UPS equipment may only be performed by authorised technical
personnel.
3.2 Transportation and storage
The UPS may only be transported to its place of intended use in the original
packaging. The same applies for removals or returns.
The equipment must not be transported or stored upside down.
Position the equipment securely during transportation, taking its centre of
gravity into account. Due to its weight, UPS equipment with integrated batteries
may drop suddenly if its position shifts slightly.
When storing equipment, make sure that it is also securely positioned.
3.3 Setup
The UPS is intended for use in ventilated rooms.
During setup or installation, the installation location prescribed by the
manufacturer must be observed.
There is a risk of condensation where the UPS is exposed to extreme and
rapid temperature changes. Before taking any further steps, the equipment
should be allowed to acclimatise for at least 2 hours.
Never set up or operate the equipment in a damp environment.
Keep fluids away from the equipment.
The UPS must not be set up near heat sources.

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Ensure that the vents of the equipment are not blocked and that the circulation
of air is not impeded.
3.4 Connection
Only connect the UPS to an earthed shock-proof socket. Under no
circumstances should the equipment be operated without a protective earth
conductor.
The house installation socket must be easily accessible and located in the
vicinity of the UPS. In the case of a fixed connection, ensure that the shortest
possible cable lengths are used.
Only a VDE-tested and CE-labelled mains cable may be used to connect the
UPS to the house installation socket. In the case of a fixed connection, a
suitable cable must be used.
Only use VDE-tested and CE-labelled electrical cables to connect the
consumer load to the UPS. In the case of a fixed connection to the consumer
load, a suitable cable must be used.
The fuse protection for the consumer load must always be installed directly in
front of it, and never centrally in front of the UPS.
Do not operate any household appliances and power tools, e.g. fan heaters,
vacuum cleaners, drills, hairdryers, toasters etc., via the UPS.
Do not connect any consumer loads to the UPS which could overload the
equipment (e.g. laser printers).
The sum of the earth fault currents of all consumer loads connected to the UPS
must not exceed 3.5mA.
Keep the connecting cables as short as possible and always lay these
correctly. Avoid the dangers of laying connecting cables in locations where
they may be tripped over, crushed or torn open etc.
3.5 Operation
The mains power cable must never be disconnected during the operation of
the UPS, otherwise the protective earthing of the UPS and the connected
consumer loads will be lost.
The UPS equipment contains an energy accumulator (batteries). This means
that the output of the UPS may be live even if it is not connected on the line
side.
To switch off the UPS completely, first press the switch on the front of the
equipment (ON/OFF), wait until the UPS has switched off, then disconnect the

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power supply (switch off the mains input externally or disconnect the UPS from
the mains, e.g. by unplugging it).
Make sure that no fluids or foreign bodies enter the UPS.
3.6 Handling batteries
Warning –danger of electric shocks and burns.
Batteries can cause electric shocks and are capable of producing high short-
circuit currents which can also inflict burns.
Unauthorised persons must be kept away from batteries.
Do not place batteries against heat sources and do not throw them into a fire as
they might explode!
Do not open or destroy batteries. The electrolyte thereby released is extremely
dangerous to persons and to the environment (danger of chemical burns to skin
and eyes, toxic).
Defective batteries must be disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Never throw batteries into the regular refuse.
The local waste disposal regulations must be observed.
3.7 Maintenance, servicing and faults
Warning –danger of electric shocks.
The UPS remains connected to the battery circuit even after it has been
disconnected from the mains power supply and has a dangerous voltage
potential. Therefore always disconnect the battery circuit before carrying out
servicing or maintenance work and make sure that the equipment is isolated
from the supply.
Work on batteries may only be performed and monitored by personnel with
appropriate technical knowledge about the required precautions.
Unauthorised persons must be kept away from batteries.
When working on the UPS, the following precautions must be taken:
oRemove wristwatches, rings and other metallic objects
oOnly use electrically-insulated tools
The UPS must not be dismantled.

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4 Introduction
This manual is intended to provide basic information about single-phase line
interactive UPS equipment, namely the functional principle, use of the various
functions and the procedure to follow in the event of faults. In addition, this
manual contains information on transportation and storage as well as handling
and installation of the UPS equipment.
The planning guidelines in this manual relate only to the specific requirements
for UPS equipment. The national and local regulations for electrical
installations must be followed without fail during installation.
The contents of the description for this equipment may change as a result of
technological developments. Though we have endeavoured to make these
contents as accurate and clear as possible, we would be grateful for
information on any errors which are noted.
We accept no liability for errors in this description or their consequences.
The purpose of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) equipment is to protect
sensitive electrical devices such as computers, workstations, electronic points
of sale, mission-critical instruments, telecommunications equipment, process
controls etc. from faults which may arise as a result of poor power supply
quality or even power failures. Sensitive devices such as these require
comprehensive protection against electrical faults. These may be external
faults (e.g. bad weather, operating faults) or faults caused by adjacent devices
(e.g. motors, air conditioning units, processing machines, welding equipment
etc.). The power supply faults may be summarised as follows:
oFast and slow line-voltage spikes and fluctuations;
oMains power failure;
oFast and slow frequency spikes and fluctuations;
oMains heterodyning or transient voltages.
The UPS equipment monitors the power supply parameters described above
using suitable countermeasures to protect the connected users (e.g.
changeover to support operation in the event of temporary over- or under-
voltage to protect the end devices).

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5 System description
The UPS supplies an uninterrupted, single-phase voltage to users with
mission-critical applications. In addition to supplying consumer loads, the
equipment also keeps its internal batteries in a fully charged state. In the event
of a power failure or power fault (e.g. voltage fluctuation), the UPS continues,
without interruption, to deliver a modified sine-wave voltage supply to the UPS
output. In support mode, the energy is drawn from the battery pack.
Fig. 1:
Block diagram
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The block circuit diagram shows the individual modules of the equipment and
provides a general impression of how they interact.
If the mains power failure exceeds the bridging time of the UPS, it shuts down
to prevent deep discharging of the batteries (sleep mode). When the mains
power supply is restored, the UPS restarts automatically, supplies the
consumer loads and controls the charging of the battery pack.

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6 Description of equipment –ME series
In this chapter, you will be introduced to the various elements of the equipment
and will be provided with instructions on its operation as well as all information
on equipment connections.
6.1 Display and operator control elements on the front panel
Fig. 2:
Front view
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All of the operator control and display elements required for normal operation
are positioned on the front of the equipment.

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6.1.1 Warning, indicator and operating elements:
All of the indicator elements and the “ON/OFF” button are grouped together on
this panel. All information on the device status of the equipment is available at
a glance (Fig.3) . In additional, various
different audible alarm notifications are presented.
6.1.2 Operator control elements of the UPS
Fig. 3:
Display and
operator control
panel
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UPS “ON/OFF” switch:
When the UPS is powered down, it can be switched on using this switch.
When switching on without a power supply (DC start), the connected load
should not exceed 80% of the specified maximum load.
Providing the mains power supply remains on via the fuse (positioned at the
rear of the UPS), the charging unit also continues to operate even after the
UPS has been switched off.
6.1.3 Display elements of the UPS
In general, all display elements only become active when the UPS is powered
up.
Line mode LED: (five-fold function)
a) If mains power is available, the LED lights continuously.
b) In charging mode the LED flashes every 0.5 seconds
c) In the event of a device fault, the LED flashes every three seconds and the
alarm sounds continuously
d) In battery mode the LED flashes and the alarm sounds every three seconds.
When the low battery threshold is reached the LED flashes and the alarm
sounds every 0.5 seconds.
e) In the event of an overload the LED lights continuously and the alarm emits
a constant signal.

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Battery error LED:
The LED lights up in the event of a battery error. The battery should be
checked and exchanged if necessary.
6.2 Equipment elements on the rear panel
Fig. 4:
Rear view
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Danger!
All plug connections on the rear panel (with the exception of the communication
interface) are on the mains power potential when connected.
Even when disconnected, dangerously high voltages may be present at the
plug connections as a result of charged capacities inside the equipment.
a) Mains input
10A IEC plug for mains voltage.
The protective earth conductor must always be connected!
Please always observe the input voltage shown on the identification label or in
the technical data of this manual.

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b ) Fuse for mains input:
The mains input is enabled when the fuse is inserted. The fuse is triggered in
the event of high overcurrents or an equipment defect (e.g. internal short-
circuit) and the device is immediately disconnected from the connected mains
power supply.
To simulate a mains power failure, simply remove the fuse or disconnect the
plug connection for the mains power supply.
If all UPS connections have been established and the fuse has been inserted,
the charging unit automatically becomes active, i.e. charging of the internal
battery pack is already underway, without having to start the UPS.
c) UPS output
10A IEC socket (IEC320)
Output with power failure protection.
d) UPS output
10A IEC socket (IEC320)
Output without power failure protection. The output only
provides protection against excessive voltage from the
mains power supply.
The protective earth conductor must always be connected!
Please always observe the max. possible power output of the equipment
indicated on the identification label or in the technical data of this manual.
e) Communication
(9-pin D-Sub
socket or USB)
All of the relevant UPS data are transmitted to an
appropriate primary control unit (e.g. PC) via the serial
interface (RS232 or USB). Suitable software packages
are available for this (see Software chapter).
f) Over-voltage
protection for
network or
telephone
(RJ11, RJ45)
RJ11 / RJ45 socket.
Identification
The identification label contains information about the:
# Manufacturer
# Equipment model and output class
# Equipment input values
# Equipment output values
# Item number
# Serial number
# CE and barcode designation

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6.3 Audible alarm signals of the UPS
Support mode and high battery capacity:
The audible warning notification sounds in the following sequence (A)
[beep, beep -> long pause (3 s) -> beep, beep -> ..., repeating].
Support mode and low battery capacity:
The audible warning notification sounds in the following sequence (B)
[beep, beep -> short pause (0.5 s) -> beep, beep -> ..., repeating].
Operating fault or overload:
The audible warning notification sounds with a continuous tone, sequence (C)
[Beeeeeeeeeeeee....p].

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7 Storage and unpacking
7.1 Storing the UPS
If the equipment is not installed immediately, the following should be observed:
oThe equipment and accessories must always be left in the original
packaging and stored.
oThe recommended ambient storage temperatures are: +5°C...+30°C.
oProtect the equipment and its packaging from moisture.
oIf the storage period is likely to be longer than 4 months, the UPS must
be brought into operation for approx. 8 hours to prevent deep discharge
of the batteries.
7.2 Unpacking the equipment
Remove the shipping cartons and packaging material. Always store the
equipment horizontally and never upside down.
Check the shipping note to make sure that the delivery is complete. If the
delivery is incomplete or incorrect, inform the supplier immediately.
You should also check the delivery for transit damage. Any claims for transit
damage must be made immediately:
oRetain the all shipping cartons and packaging material for verification
purposes.
oImmediately inform the manufacturer or your supplier.
oImmediately inform the shipping company.

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8 Installing and connecting the UPS
All requirements in the technical data regarding environmental and operating
conditions must be observed to ensure trouble-free functioning of the UPS.
The following must be observed when setting up / installing the UPS
equipment:
oAvoid extremes of temperature and atmospheric humidity. A maximum
service life, particularly in relation to the batteries, is achieved at an
ambient temperature of 15-25°C.
oAlways ensure sufficient space behind the UPS to be able to perform
the necessary connections there. The load-bearing capacity of the
support must be sufficient.
oObserve the specified installation position. The specified installation
position is upright vertical only.
oMake sure that ventilation of the equipment is possible at all times.
Therefore a minimum clearance of at least 50mm must be observed on
the right, left and at the rear of the UPS. Ensure an appropriate flow
channel.
oMake sure the equipment is arranged correctly. When installed in
parent systems (e.g. machine, control cabinet), it must be ensured that
the UPS operates within the specified temperature range. A sufficient
level of forced ventilation must exist to remove excess heat that builds
up in the space where the UPS is installed.
8.1 Connecting the equipment
8.2 Connecting the UPS
The model is equipped with plug-type connections. The connection diagram
(Fig. 5) and the following information must be observed:

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Fig. 5:
Connection of
UPS and
consumers
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S:
10A
1:
0.75
mm²
Warning
The UPS equipment contains components with high voltage and amperage.
Incorrect handling may therefore result in electrical accidents which may have
fatal consequences or cause material damage.
The protective earth conductor must always be connected! If not, the consumer
loads will also not be earthed.
Warning
The connection diagram shown in Fig. 5 only applies if:
othe loop resistance is complied with up to the last consumer load;
othe earthing of the consumer loads is ensured;
oor that the consumer loads are separately protected against overcurrents
and leakage currents, and are also earthed.
Please note that if the UPS equipment is in an emergency OFF circuit and this is
activated, power will still be supplied to the UPS output. The consumer loads will
continue to be supplied for the duration of the support time.
8.3 Connection sequence
Connect the UPS to the mains making sure that the mains and UPS are safely
switched off beforehand.
Connect the consumer load(s) to the UPS. Ensure that all consumer loads are
switched off.
Connect the communication port with your host computer using the cable
supplied.

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9 Operating and controlling the equipment
9.1 Operating the UPS equipment
The operation of this equipment is indicated by various operating modes and
signals.
9.1.1 Operating modes and signals
The most important operating modes of the UPS are:
Charging mode:
If the mains power is available and the line-side fuse is switched on, UPS
charging mode is enabled.
-> The batteries are already charged, but the UPS has not yet been switched
on.
Display/alarm signal: since the UPS has not yet been switched on, there are no
indicators or warning messages in this operating mode.
Startup mode:
If the mains power is available, the startup procedure is initiated when the
“ON/OFF” switch on the front of the equipment is pressed, then on-line mode is
automatically activated.
If no mains power is available during the startup procedure, the UPS switches
directly to support mode following the startup procedure.
Display/alarm signal: the starting response is indicated by flashing of the
display LEDs.
On-line mode:
If mains power is available and the UPS has completed the startup procedure,
on-line mode is automatically activated.
-> If necessary, the battery pack is charged in this operating mode.
Display/alarm signal: in on-line mode the line LED lights constantly. The line
LED flashes every 0.5 seconds when the charging unit is active. No audible
alarm signal.