UPS413-01-00 Kohler PW 6000 (60-500kVA) User Manual 25 June 2012 2-7
2: Description
Module redundancy
If a system is designed with module redundancy then it contains at least one UPS module more than the
number required to provide the specified system full load power.
For example, if the system shown in figure 2.5 comprises 3x100kVA modules it could be employed as a
redundant module system for a load of 200kVA. This means that under normal circumstances each module
shares the load equally and supplies up to 66.6kVA at full load; but if one module fails, or is taken off-line,
then the remaining two modules are capable of sustaining the full rated load. The ability to lose one module
yet still provided the full load with processed, backed-up power significantly increases the overall system
reliability.
It is possible to connect two or more Kohler PW 6000 UPS modules to a common battery and allow them to
share the battery charging. However by employing a separate battery bank for each module, as illustrated in
figure 2.5, it again avoids a potential single point of failure and effectively extends the system redundancy to
include the batteries – which is highly recommended.
Isolating a module from the system
As explained immediately above, if a parallel system incorporates module redundancy it is possible to isolate
a module from the system for service/repair purposes without affecting the remaining modules or load.
Every UPS module is provided with an output (parallel) isolator (IA2) which can isolate the module from the
parallel load bus. Once IA2 is open there is no load power being drawn from the inverter and the module can
be shut down in the normal way using the ON/OFF buttons on the UPS control panel. Using these buttons will
shut down the associated module only and will not cause the remaining modules to shutdown or transfer the
load to bypass.
2.4 Warranty
The Kohler PW 6000 UPS is supplied with a limited warranty that the UPS and its component parts are free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original commissioning
or fifteen months from the date of original delivery, whichever is the sooner. This warranty is the only
warranty given and no other warranty, express or implied, is provided.
This warranty is invalidated if the UPS is put into use without having been commissioned by a fully trained
and authorised engineer. This warranty does not apply to any losses or damages caused by misuse, abuse,
negligence, neglect, unauthorised repair or modification, incorrect installation, inappropriate environment,
accident, act of God or inappropriate application.
If the UPS fails to conform to the above within the warranty period then Kohler Uninterruptible Power will, at
its sole option, repair or replace the UPS. All repaired or replaced parts will remain the property of Kohler
Uninterruptible Power.
As a general policy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power does not recommend the use of its products in:
• life support applications where failure or malfunction of the product can be reasonably expected to
cause failure of the life support device, or to significantly affect it’s safety or effectiveness
• applications concerned with direct patient care
Kohler Uninterruptible Power will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives
in writing assurances satisfactory to Kohler Uninterruptible Power that:
• the risks of injury or damage have been minimized
• the customer assumes all such risks
• the liability of Kohler Uninterruptible Power is adequately protected under the circumstances
WARNING: When the UPS module is shut down its output terminals will be live even if the
module’s input mains and bypass supplies are isolated.
CAUTION: The UPS may contain batteries that must be re-charged for a minimum of 24 hours
every six months to prevent deep-discharging. Batteries that have been deep-discharged, for
whatever reason, are not covered by the warranty.