Emerson Liebert NXL User manual

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For Business-Critical Continuity™
Liebert®NXL™
Installation Manual – 500-750, 60Hz, Three-Phase, Single-Module & Multi-Module

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Preliminary Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.1 UPS Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.1 Moving the Cabinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.2 Clearances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4.3 Floor Installation/Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 System Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Cable Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.0 UPS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.1 External Protective Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2.1 Power Cable Connection Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Control Cable and Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.1 Dry Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.2 Analog Load Bus Synch Connection to Non-Liebert NXL Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3.3 Multi-Module Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.4 Remote Input Breaker (RIB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3.5 Inverter Output Breaker (IOB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.4 Digital LBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.5 Configuring Neutral and Ground Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5.1 Four-Wire Input connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.5.2 Three-Wire Input connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.3 Preferred Grounding Configuration, Battery Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5.4 Multi-Module Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.0 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.1 Single-Module System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.1 Matching Maintenance Bypass Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.2 Battery Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.3 Matching Liebert NXL Battery Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.4 Matching Module Battery Disconnect—MBD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.5 Load Bus Synch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.1.6 Remote Alarm Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2 Communication and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.2.1 Alber Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.0 INSTALLATION DRAWINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.0 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

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FIGURES
Figure 1 Cabinet arrangement—Liebert NXL, battery cabinets, maintenance bypass cabinet . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 2 Cabinet grounding plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 3 Kick plate and filter locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 4 Low-voltage cable installation—top entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 5 External Interface Board connections layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 6 Inter-Module Communication Board wiring diagram—Multi-modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 7 Remote Input Breaker diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 8 Remote Output Breaker diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 9 Inter-Module Communication Board wiring diagram—Digital LBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Figure 10 Main components, 500kVA Liebert NXL 1+N multi-module or SMS with static bypass. . . . . . . 21
Figure 11 Outline drawing, Liebert NXL 500kVA UPS 1+N multi-module or SMS with static bypass . . . 22
Figure 12 Output terminal details, Pg. 1, Liebert NXL 500kVA UPS 1+N multi-module or SMS with
static bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 13 Output terminal details, Pg. 2, Liebert NXL 500kVA UPS 1+N multi-module or SMS with
static bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 14 Base drawing, Liebert NXL 500kVA UPS 1+N multi-module or SMS with static bypass . . . . . . 25
Figure 15 Main components, 750kVA Liebert NXL UPS without static bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 16 Main components, 750kVA Liebert NXL UPS with static bypass (SMS OR 1+N) . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 17 Outline drawing, 750kVA Liebert NXL without static bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 18 Outline Drawing, 750kVA Liebert NXL 1+N multi-module or SMS with static bypass . . . . . . . 29
Figure 19 Base detail drawing, 750kVA Liebert NXL, N+1 multi-module without static bypass . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 20 Base Drawing, 750kVA Liebert NXL 1+N multi-module or SMS with static bypass. . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 21 Input/output terminal detail, 750kVA Liebert NXL without static bypass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 22 Detail 750kVA Liebert NXL with static bypass (SMS/1+N). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 23 Input/output terminal detail, 750kVA Liebert NXL without static bypass (continued). . . . . . . . 34
Figure 24 Input/output terminal detail, 750kVA Liebert NXL with static bypass (SMS or
1+N) continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 25 Shipping split 750kVA Liebert NXL without static bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 26 Shipping Split, 750kVA Liebert NXL with static bypass (SMS/1+N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 27 Shipping Split, 750kVA Liebert NXL with static bypass (SMS/1+N) continued. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Figure 28 Single-input wire cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 29 Control cable layout, UPS active analog load bus sync, 250-750kVA units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 30 Control cable layout, UPS passive analog load bus sync, 250-750kVA units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 31 Control cable layout, UPS analog load bus sync, ELBS, 250-750kVA units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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TABLES
Table 1 UPS input dry contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 2 UPS control contacts with battery cabinet or module battery disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 3 UPS control contacts with maintenance bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Table 4 UPS control contacts to remote status panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 5 UPS control contacts with analog LBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 6 Parallel from UPS module Inter-Module Communication Board to other Inter-Module
Communication Board in system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Table 7 RIB UV coil, aux. contacts from UPS RIB CB interface board to remote CB1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 8 Remote IOB contacts from remote breaker to UPS IOB CB interface board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Table 9 Wire size, length for digital LBS connection of UPS Inter-Module Communication
Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Table 10 Liebert NXL UPS specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Table 11 Current ratings—rectifier input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 12 Current ratings—bypass input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 13 Current ratings—output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 14 Current ratings—battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 15 Recommended conduit and cable sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Table 16 Recommended lug sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 17 Recommended torque values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation of your
Liebert NXL™UPS. Read this manual thoroughly, paying special attention to the sections that apply
to your installation, before working with the UPS. Retain this manual for use by installing per-
sonnel.
!
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. Can cause personal injury or death.
This UPS has several circuits that are energized with high DC as well as AC voltages. Check
for voltage with both AC and DC voltmeters before working within the UPS. Check for voltage
with both AC and DC voltmeters before making contact.
Only properly trained and qualified personnel wearing appropriate safety headgear, gloves,
shoes and glasses should be involved in installing the UPS or preparing the UPS for
installation. When performing maintenance with any part of the equipment under power,
service personnel and test equipment should be standing on rubber mats.
In case of fire involving electrical equipment, use only carbon dioxide fire extinguishers or
those approved for use in fighting electrical fires.
Extreme caution is required when performing installation and maintenance.
Special safety precautions are required for procedures involving handling, installation and
maintenance of the UPS system. Observe all safety precautions in this manual before
handling or installing the UPS system. Observe all precautions in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, SL-25425, before as well as during performance of all maintenance
procedures. Observe all DC safety precautions before working on or near the DC system.
!
WARNING
Risk of heavy unit falling over. Improper handling can cause equipment damage, injury or
death.
Exercise extreme care when handling UPS cabinets to avoid equipment damage or injury to
personnel. The UPS module weight is up to 13,200lb (5988kg).
Locate center of gravity symbols and determine unit weight before handling each
cabinet. Test lift and balance the cabinets before transporting. Maintain minimum tilt from
vertical at all times.
Slots at the base of the module cabinets are intended for forklift use. Base slots will support
the unit only if the forks are completely beneath the unit.
Read all of the following instructions before attempting to move, lift, or remove packaging
from unit, or prepare unit for installation.
!
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock and fire. Can cause equipment damage, personal injury or death.
Under typical operation and with all UPS doors closed, only normal safety precautions are
necessary. The area around the UPS system should be kept free of puddles of water, excess
moisture and debris.
Only test equipment designed for troubleshooting should be used. This is particularly true for
oscilloscopes. Always check with an AC and DC voltmeter to ensure safety before making
contact or using tools. Even when the power is turned Off, dangerously high potential electric
charges may exist at the capacitor banks and at the DC connections.
All wiring must be installed by a properly trained and qualified electrician. All power and
control wiring must comply with all applicable national, state and local codes.
One person should never work alone, even if all power is disconnected from the equipment. A
second person should be standing by to assist and to summon help in case of an accident.

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NOTICE
This unit complies with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Subpart J
of the FCC rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
commercial environment. This unit generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this unit in a residential area may cause
harmful interference that the user must correct at his own expense.
NOTE
Materials sold hereunder cannot be used in the patient vicinity (e.g., use where UL, cUL or
IEC 60601-1 is required). Medical applications such as invasive procedures and electrical life
support equipment are subject to additional terms and conditions.

Mechanical Installation
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1.0 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
1.1 Introduction
This section describes the requirements that must be taken into account when planning the position-
ing and cabling of the Liebert NXL uninterruptible power supply and related equipment.
This chapter is a guide to general procedures and practices that should be observed by the installing
personnel. The particular conditions of each site will determine the applicability of such procedures.
NOTICE
Three-phase input supply required.
The standard Liebert NXL UPS is suitable for connection to three-phase, four-wire (+ Earth)
TN-C, TN-S, IT-G or IT-IG, or three-phase, three-wire plus ground IT-UG.
If the unit is used with an IT power system, a 4-pole disconnect device must be included as
part of building installation.
NOTICE
Do not apply electrical power to the UPS equipment before the arrival of the commissioning
engineer.
1.2 Preliminary Checks
Before installing the UPS, please carry out the following preliminary checks:
• Visually examine the UPS equipment for transit damage, both internally and externally. Report
any damage to the shipper immediately.
• Verify that the correct equipment is being installed. The equipment supplied has an identification
tag on the interior doors reporting the type, size and main calibration parameters of the UPS.
• Verify that the UPS room satisfies the environmental conditions stipulated in the equipment
specification, paying particular attention to the ambient temperature and air exchange system.
1.3 Environmental Considerations
1.3.1 UPS Room
The UPS module is intended for indoor installation and should be located in a cool, dry, clean-air envi-
ronment with adequate ventilation to keep the ambient temperature within the specified operating
range (see Environmental Parameters in Table 10).
The Liebert NXL UPS is cooled with the aid of internal fans. To permit air to enter and exit and pre-
vent overheating or malfunctioning, do not cover the ventilation openings.
The Liebert NXL UPS is equipped with air filters located behind the front doors and kick plates. A
schedule for inspection of the air filters is required. The period between inspections will depend upon
environmental conditions.
When bottom entry is used, the conduit plate must be installed.
!
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. Can cause injury or death.
Special care must be taken when working with the batteries associated with this equipment.
When they are connected together, the battery terminal voltage will exceed 400VDC and is
potentially lethal.
NOTE
All equipment not referred to in this manual is shipped with details of its own mechanical and
electrical installation.
NOTE
The UPS is suitable for mounting on concrete or other non-combustible surface only.

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1.3.2 Storage
Should the equipment not be installed immediately, it must be stored in a room for protection against
excessive humidity and/or heat sources (see Environmental Parameters in Table 10).
1.4 Positioning
The cabinet is structurally designed to handle lifting from the base.
Access to the power terminals, auxiliary terminal blocks and power switches is from the front.
The door can be opened to give access to the power connection bars, auxiliary terminal blocks and
power isolators. Front door can be opened at 180 degrees, and interior doors can be removed for more
flexibility in installations.
1.4.1 Moving the Cabinets
The route to be travelled between the point of arrival and the unit’s position must be planned to make
sure that all passages are wide enough for the unit and that floors are capable of supporting its
weight (for instance, check that doorways, lifts, ramps, etc. are adequate and that there are no
impassable corners or changes in the level of corridors).
Ensure that the UPS weight is within the designated surface weight loading (kg/cm2) of any handling
equipment. For weight details, see Table 10.
The UPS can be handled with a forklift or similar equipment. Ensure any lifting equipment used in
moving the UPS cabinet has sufficient lifting capacity. When moving the unit by forklift, care must be
taken to protect the panels. Do not exceed a 15-degree tilt with the forklift. Bottom structure will sup-
port the unit only if the forks are completely beneath the unit.
Handling with straps is not authorized.
1.4.2 Clearances
The Liebert NXL has no ventilation grilles at either side or at the rear of the UPS. Clearance around
the front of the equipment should be sufficient to enable free passage of personnel with the doors fully
opened. It is important to leave a distance of 24in (610mm) between the top of the UPS and any over-
head obstacles to permit adequate circulation of air coming out of the unit.
1.4.3 Floor Installation/Anchoring
If the equipment is to be located on a raised floor, it should be mounted on a pedestal suitably
designed to accept the equipment point loading. Refer to the base view to design this pedestal. Kick
plates must be installed. If the unit is to be installed in a position that permits access to rear kick
plates, then kick plates must be installed before the unit is placed in its final position.
NOTE
The UPS must be placed a solid floor. There must be no openings in floor except those required
for conduit landing areas. All provided kick plates must be installed.
!
WARNING
Risk of heavy unit falling over. Improper handling can cause equipment damage, injury or
death.
Because the weight distribution in the cabinet is uneven, use extreme care while handling
and transporting. Take extreme care when handling UPS cabinets to avoid equipment
damage or injury to personnel.
The UPS module weight is up to 13,200lb (5988kg).
Locate center of gravity symbols and determine unit weight before handling each
cabinet. Test lift and balance the cabinets before transporting. Maintain minimum tilt from
vertical at all times.