Liebert Vertiv GXT5 Installation and maintenance instructions

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GXT5 UPS
230 V Input, 230 V Output
Installer/User Guide

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information .........................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: GXT5 Description.......................................................................................................................................................3
1.1. UPS Features and Available Models ....................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2. Front Panels................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.3. Rear Panels ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.4. Removable Power Distribution Box ...................................................................................................................................................................12
1.5. Internal Battery Packs.......................................................................................................................................................................................................13
1.6. Battery Cabinet....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.7. Major Internal Components and Operating Principle........................................................................................................................ 14
1.7.1.Maintenance Bypass...............................................................................................................................................................................................18
1.8. UPS States and Operating Modes....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
1.8.1.Normal Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
1.8.2.Bypass Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
1.8.3.Battery Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
1.8.4.ECO Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
1.8.5.Maintenance Bypass Mode............................................................................................................................................................................22
Chapter 2: Installation....................................................................................................................................................................23
2.1. Unpacking and Inspection.........................................................................................................................................................................................23
2.2. Pre-installation Preparation.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
2.2.1. Installation Clearances......................................................................................................................................................................................24
2.3. Installing the UPS...............................................................................................................................................................................................................25
2.3.1. Tower Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................25
2.3.2. Rack Installation.....................................................................................................................................................................................................26

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2.4. Installing External Battery Cabinets................................................................................................................................................................26
2.5. Installing a Power distribution Box.....................................................................................................................................................................29
2.6. Hardwired Input/Output Connections.............................................................................................................................................................31
2.6.1.Branch Circuit Breaker.........................................................................................................................................................................................31
2.6.2.Terminal-block Connections........................................................................................................................................................................33
2.6.3.Connecting to Terminal Blocks on 5-kVA and 6-kVA model...................................................................................... 34
2.6.4.Connecting to Terminal Blocks on 8-kVA and 10-kVA models................................................................................ 34
2.6.5.Connecting to Terminal Blocks on 16-kVA and 20-kVA models..............................................................................35
2.7. Communication Connections...................................................................................................................................................................................37
2.7.1.Connecting IntelliSlot Communication................................................................................................................................................37
2.7.2.Connecting to the Dry-contact Port.....................................................................................................................................................37
2.7.3.Connecting a Remote Emergency Power-o (REPO) Switch....................................................................................40
2.7.4.Connecting a USB Cablex................................................................................................................................................................................41
2.7.5.Connecting CLI Communication Cables ...........................................................................................................................................41
2.7.6.Connecting Liebert IRM sensors ............................................................................................................................................................42
2.8. Installing a Parallel System.........................................................................................................................................................................................42
2.8.1.First-time Start-up of a Parallel System............................................................................................................................................44
2.8.2.Commissioning Parallel System............................................................................................................................................................... 45
2.8.3.Adding a Single UPS to the Parallel System............................................................................................................................... 45
Chapter 3: Operating the UPS.................................................................................................................................47
3.1. Silencing the Audible Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................................................47
3.2. Starting-up the UPS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................47
3.3. Transferring to Battery Mode................................................................................................................................................................................50
3.4. Transferring from Normal to Bypass Mode.............................................................................................................................................50
3.5. Transferring from Bypass to Normal Mode............................................................................................................................................. 50

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3.6. Shutting-down the UPS Completely ...........................................................................................................................................................51
3.7. Remote Emergency Power-o (REPO) .....................................................................................................................................................51
Chapter 4: Operation and Display Panel ................................................................................................................53
4.1. LED Indicators.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
4.2. LCD Menu and Screens..........................................................................................................................................................................................55
4.2.1.Start-up and Flow Screens....................................................................................................................................................................55
4.2.2.Main Menu ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................56
4.2.3.Status Screen.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
4.2.4.Settings Submenu....................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
4.2.5.Control Screen..................................................................................................................................................................................................69
4.2.6.Log Screen............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
4.2.7.About Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................................................74
4.3. Editing Display and Operation Settings..................................................................................................................................................77
4.3.1.Settings Prompts............................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
4.3.2.Changing the Password.......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
4.3.3.Selecting the Display Language.....................................................................................................................................................79
4.3.4.Setting the Date and Time...................................................................................................................................................................79
Chapter 5: Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................81
5.1. Replacing Batteries........................................................................................................................................................................................................81
5.2. Charging Batteries........................................................................................................................................................................................................85
5.3. Checking UPS Operation...................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
5.4. Cleaning the UPS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
5.5. Replacing the Power-distribution Box..................................................................................................................................................... 86

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5.6. Firmware Updates........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
5.6.1.Updating Firmware with RDU101 Card Connection........................................................................................................91
5.6.2.Updating Firmware with a CLI Connection ..........................................................................................................................96
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................101
6.1. Symptoms that Require Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................101
6.2. Audible Alarm (Buzzer).........................................................................................................................................................................................101
6.2.1.Faults........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 102
6.3. Troubleshooting UPS Issues...........................................................................................................................................................................102
Chapter 7: Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................105
7.1. Battery Run Times .......................................................................................................................................................................................................118
Appendix I: Open Source Software Legal Notices........................................................................................125
Appendix II: Technical Support .........................................................................................................................................127

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Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT! This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and
maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Read this manual thoroughly and the safety and regulatory information,
available at https://www.vertiv.com/ComplianceRegulatoryInfo, before attempting to install, connect to supply, or
operate this UPS.

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Chapter 1: GXT5 Description
The Liebert® GXT5 is a compact, online uninterruptible power system (UPS) that continuously conditions and
regulates its output voltage. The Liebert® GXT5 supplies microcomputers and other sensitive equipment with
clean sine-wave input power.
Upon generation, AC power is clean and stable. However, during transmission and distribution it is subject to
voltage sags, spikes, and complete failure that may interrupt computer operations, cause data loss, and damage
equipment.
The Liebert® GXT5 protects equipment from these disturbances. The Liebert® GXT5 continuously charges its
batteries from the mains, enabling it to supply power to connected loads, even when the mains fail.
1.1. UPS Features and Available Models
The GXT5 includes the following features. Table 1-1 below, lists the available models and power ratings.
• Enhanced load capacity with an output power factor of 1.
• Optional tower or rack installation to meet varying installation requirements.
• Parallel-connection capability for 10-kVA, 16-kVA, and 20-kVA models achieves up to 2 + 1 parallel
redundant power.
• Adapts to areas with unstable power-mains supply via high-frequency double-conversion topology structure,
with high input-power factor, wide input-voltage range, and output immune to grid interference.
• Programmable terminals on 10-kVA and lower models protect key devices when load is heavy.
•Operation and display panel with model-specic color LCD oers simple conguration and control of the
UPS.
• ECO power-supply mode and smart-sleep mode help you save the maximum amount of energy.
Table 1-1 UPS Models and Power Ratings
MODEL NUMBER NOMINAL POWER RATING @ 230 V INPUT
GXT5-750IRT2UXL* 750 VA/750 W
GXT5-750IRT2UXLE
GXT5-1000IRT2UXL* 1000 VA/1000 W
GXT5-1000IRT2UXLE
GXT5-1500IRT2UXL* 1500 VA/1500 W
GXT5-1500IRT2UXLE
GXT5-2000IRT2UXL* 2000 VA/2000 W
GXT5-2000IRT2UXLE

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MODEL NUMBER NOMINAL POWER RATING @ 230 V INPUT
GXT5-3000IRT2UXL* 3000 VA/3000 W
GXT5-3000IRT2UXLE
GXT5-3KL620RT2UXL 3000 VA/2700 W
GXT5-3KL630RT2UXL 3000 VA/3000 W
GXT5-5000IRT5UXLN*
5 kVA/5 kWGXT5-5000IRT5UXLE
GXT5-5000HVRT5UXLN*
GXT5-8000IRT5UXLN*
8 kVA/8 kWGXT5-8000IRT5UXLE
GXT5-8000HVRT5UXLN*
GXT5-10KIRT5UXLN*
10 kVA/10 kWGXT5-10KIRT5UXLE
GXT5-10KHVRT5UXLN*
GXT5-16KIRT9UXLN* 16 kVA/16 kW
GXT5-16KIRT9UXLE
GXT5-20KIRT9UXLN* 20 kVA/20 kW
GXT5-20KIRT9UXLE
*Only these models are available in the ASIA PACIFIC region.
1.2. Front Panels
The various GXT5 models have the same general appearance, with the main dierence being the receptacle
types on the rear panel. Figure 1-1 below, shows the 5-kVA to 10-kVA model in a tower and a rack conguration.
When mounted in a rack, all units are turned 90 degrees.
Figure 1-1 Front View
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1Operation/Display panel
2 Upper bezel
3 Lower bezel/battery-access door

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1.3. Rear Panels
The following figures describe the rear-panel features for each GXT5
model. Figure 1-2 GXT5-750/1000IRT2UXL (XLE) Rear Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Liebert® IntelliSlot™ port
2 Ventilation Hole
3 External-battery-cabinet connector
4 Input circuit-breaker reset button, 10-A
5 Non-programmable C13 output receptacles
6 Programmable C13 output receptacles
7 C14 input-power plug and cable
8 Terminal block/communication connectors
9 RS-232 port - RJ-45/RJ-11 connection used for command line interface
10 RS-485 port - RJ-45 connection used for external temperature sensors
11 USB port

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Figure 1-3 GXT5-1500IRT2UXL (XLE) Rear Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Liebert® IntelliSlot™ port
2 Ventilation Hole
3 External-battery-cabinet connector
4 Input circuit-breaker reset button, 10-A
5 Non-programmable C13 output receptacles
6 Programmable C13 output receptacles
7 C14 input-power plug and cable
8 Terminal block/communication connectors
9 RS-232 port - RJ-45/RJ-11 connection used for command line interface
10 RS-485 port - RJ-45 connection used for external temperature sensors
11 USB port

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Figure 1-4 GXT5-2000IRT2UXL (XLE) Rear Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Liebert® IntelliSlot™ port
2 Ventilation Hole
3 External-battery-cabinet connector
4 Non-programmable C13 output receptacles
5 Programmable C13 output receptacles
6 C20 input-power plug and cable
7 Input circuit-breaker reset button, 16-A
8 Terminal block/communication connectors
9 RS-232 port - RJ-45/RJ-11 connection used for command line interface
10 RS-485 port - RJ-45 connection used for external temperature sensors
11 USB port

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Figure 1-5 GXT5-3000IRT2UXL (XLE) Rear Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Liebert® IntelliSlot™ port
2 Ventilation Hole
3 External-battery-cabinet connector
4 Non-programmable C19 output receptacle
5 Output circuit-breaker reset buttons, 10-A
6 Non-programmable C13 output receptacles
7 Programmable C13 output receptacles
8 C20 Input-power plug and cable
9 Input circuit-breaker reset button, 20-A
10 Terminal block/Dry-contact communication connectors
11 RS-232 port - RJ-45/RJ-11 connection used for command line interface
12 RS-485 port - RJ-45 connection used for external temperature sensors
13 USB port

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Figure 1-6 GXT5-5000/6000IRT5UXLN (XLE) Rear Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Liebert® IntelliSlot™ port
2 Terminal block communication connectors
3 USB port
4 RS-485 port - RJ-45 connection used for external temperature sensors
5 RS-232 port - RJ-45/RJ-11 connection used for command line interface
6 REPO connector
7 External-battery-cabinet connector
8 C19 output receptacles (x2)
9 Programmable C13 output receptacles (x2)
10 C19 output overload protector (x2)
11 Programmable output circuit breaker, 10-A (x2)
12 Output circuit breaker - Controls terminal block output and non-programmable output receptacles
13 Maintenance bypass breaker
14 Removable junction box with cable entry for hard-wire I/O
15 Input circuit breaker

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Figure 1-7 GXT5-8000/10KIRT5UXLN (XLE) Rear Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Liebert® IntelliSlot™ port
2 Terminal block communication connectors
3 USB port
4 RS-485 port - RJ-45 connection used for external temperature sensors
5 RS-232 port - RJ-45/RJ-11 connection used for command line interface
6 REPO connector
7DB9 ports - Used for communication when operating in a parallel system See Section 2.8. Installing a
Parallel System
8 External-battery-cabinet connector
9 C19 output receptacles (x3)
10 Overload protector, 15-A (x3)
11 Programmable C19 output receptacle
12 Programmable C13 output receptacles
13 Programmable output breakers
14 Output circuit breaker - Controls terminal block output and non-programmable output receptacles
15 Maintenance bypass breaker
16 Removable junction box with cable entry for hard-wire I/O
17 Input circuit breaker
18 Bypass circuit breaker

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Figure 1-8 GXT5-16K/20KIRT9UXLN (XLE) Rear Panel
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Liebert® IntelliSlot™ port
2 Terminal block communication connectors
3 RS-485 port - RJ-45 connection used for external temperature sensors
4 USB port
5 RS-232 port - RJ-45/RJ-11 connection used for command line interface
6 REPO connector
7DB9 ports - Used for communication when operating in a parallel system See Section 2.8. Installing a
Parallel System
8 Input circuit breaker
9 Bypass circuit breaker
10 Knock-outs/cable-entry for hard-wire I/O
11 Output circuit breaker
12 POD breaker
13 Cover for optional POD-installation location
14 External-battery-cabinet connector

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1.4. Removable Power Distribution Box
•PD2-108 for models ending in "N" only (North America)
•PD2-200
•PD2-201
•PD2-202
•PD2-204 for models ending in "E" only (European Union)
The 5-kVA to 10-kVA models ship with the POD installed. This POD includes the input circuit breaker for the
UPS, and the features for each POD are detailed in the following gures.
Figure 1-9 PD5-CE6HDWRMBS for GXT5-5000/6000IRT5UXLN (XLE)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1POD Panel view (on rear of unit)
2 POD inner-surface view
3 Quick connect
The 16-kVA and 20-kVA models do not ship with an installed power-distribution box (POD). The optional PODs
for the 16-kVA and 20-kVA models are:

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Figure 1-10 PD5-CE10HDWRMBS for GXT5-8000/10KIRT5UXLN (XLE)
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1POD Panel view (on rear of unit)
2 POD inner-surface view
3 Quick connect
1.5. Internal Battery Packs
An example of the GXT5 internal battery packs is shown in Figure 1-11 below. They are located behind the
access door on the front of the UPS. 3-kVA and below units have 1 battery pack, 5-kVA and 10-kVA units have 2
battery packs, and 16-kVA to 20-kVA units have 4 battery packs..
Figure 1-11 Internal Battery Pack
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Handle
2 Connector

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1.6. Battery Cabinet
Optional battery cabinets are available for the UPS, and include a single battery-connector cable. Up to 10
battery cabinets can be connected in parallel to the UPS, and up to 6 can be detected using EBC - detection.
See Table 7-8 on page 116 and Table 7-9 on page 117 for the cabinet specications. For approximate
battery run times with additional EBCs, see Battery Run Times on page 118.See Installing External Battery
Cabinets on page 26, to connect the cabinets.
Figure 1-12 Battery Cabinet
ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Battery connectors
2 Isolation breaker
1.7. Major Internal Components and Operating Principle
Figure 1-13 below, shows the UPS operating principle. Table 1-2 below describes the function of the major
components in the UPS.
Figure 1-13 Basic Operating Principle Diagram
0.75 kVA and 3 kVA models