MGE UPS Systems Pulsar EXtreme 1500 User manual

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Pulsar EXtreme
1500/2000/2500/3000 VA
installation and user
manual

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Introduction
Thank you for selecting an MGE UPS SYSTEMS product to protect your electrical equipment.
The Pulsar EXtreme range has been designed with the utmost care. We recommend that you take the time
to read this manual to take full advantage of the many features of your UPS.
MGE UPS SYSTEMS pays great attention to the environmental impact of its products. Measures that have
made Pulsar EXtreme a reference in environmental protection include:
◗production in an ISO 14001 certified factory;
◗recycling of Pulsar EXtreme at the end of its service life.
To discover the entire range of MGE UPS SYSTEMS products and the options available for the Pulsar
EXtreme range, we invite you to visit our web site at Erreur! Signet non défini. or contact your MGE UPS
SYSTEMS representative.

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Safety
Safety of persons
A UPS has its own internal power source (the battery). Consequently, the power outlets may be energized
even if the UPS is disconnected from the AC-power source.
Dangerous voltage levels are present within the UPS. It should be opened exclusively by qualified
service personnel.
The UPS must be properly earthed. If it is connected to the AC-power source via a wall outlet,
measurements are required to ensure that the total leakage current of the UPS and the protected
equipment does not exceed 3.5 mA. If the total leakage current exceeds this value, the INSTALL
version is mandatory and the earth wire must be connected to the input terminal block.
The battery supplied with the UPS contains small amounts of toxic materials. To avoid accidents,
the directives listed below must be observed.
◗ Never operate the UPS if the ambient temperature and relative humidity are higher than the levels
specified in the documentation.
◗ Never burn the battery (risk of explosion).
◗ Do not attempt to open the battery (the electrolyte is dangerous for the eyes and skin).
◗ Comply with all applicable regulations for the disposal of the battery.
Product safety
UPSs connected to the AC-power source via a wall outlet must remain in the immediate vicinity of the outlet.
The outlet must be easily accessible. For UPSs connected to the AC-power source via a terminal block,
a protection circuit breaker must be installed upstream and be easily accessible.
The UPS can be disconnected from the AC-power source by removing the power cord or the UPS
power cable.
◗ Never install the UPS near liquids or in an excessively damp environment.
◗ Never let a liquid or foreign body penetrate inside the UPS.
◗ Never block the ventilation grates on the front or back of the UPS.
◗ Never expose the UPS to direct sunlight or a source of heat.
Special precautions
The UPS connection instructions contained in this manual must be followed in the indicated order.
Check that the indications on the rating plate correspond to your AC-power system and to the actual
electrical consumption of all the equipment to be connected to the UPS.
If the UPS is positioned flat, check that not more than five modules are stacked on top of each other.
If the UPS must be stored prior to installation, storage must be in a dry place.
The admissible storage temperature range is -40°C to +50°C.
If the UPS remains de-energized for a long period, we recommend that you energize the UPS
for a period of 24 hours, at least once every month.
This charges the battery, thus avoiding possible irreversible damage.
Safety rules

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Foreword
Using this document
Information may be found primarily by consulting:
◗the contents;
◗the index.
Pictograms
Important instructions that must always be followed.
Information, advice, help.
Visual indication.
Action.
Audio indication.
In the illustrations on the following pages, the symbols below are used:
LED off.
LED on.
LED flashing.

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Contents
1. Presentation
1.1 Pulsar EXtreme range................................................................................................................. 7
Tower model .................................................................................................................................... 7
Rack model ..................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Connection modules .................................................................................................................. 8
Fault tolerant ................................................................................................................................... 8
Hot swap ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Install............................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 Back ............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.4 Control panel ............................................................................................................................... 10
2. Installation
2.1 Unpacking and checks ............................................................................................................... 11
"Tower" model ............................................................................................................................... 11
"Rack" model ................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Installation (rack version) .......................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Connection to the RS 232 communications port (optional) ................................................... 14
2.4 Installation of the communications-card option ...................................................................... 14
2.5 Securing and connecting the connection modules................................................................. 15
Securing the connection modules .................................................................................................15
Fault tolerant ................................................................................................................................. 15
Hot swap ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Install............................................................................................................................................. 17
3. Operation
3.1 Operating mode .......................................................................................................................... 18
ON-LINE mode ............................................................................................................................. 18
ECO mode .................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Start-up ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3.3 Bargraph indications .................................................................................................................. 19

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Contents
3.4 Failure of AC input power and operation on battery power.................................................... 20
Transfer to battery power .............................................................................................................. 20
Threshold for the low-battery shutdown warning .......................................................................... 20
End of backup time ....................................................................................................................... 20
Sleep mode ................................................................................................................................... 20
Return of AC input power .............................................................................................................. 20
3.5 Personalization ........................................................................................................................... 21
Function ........................................................................................................................................ 21
"ON / OFF conditions" tab............................................................................................................. 21
"Battery" tab .................................................................................................................................. 22
"Output" tab................................................................................................................................... 22
"By-pass" tab ................................................................................................................................ 22
"ECO mode" tab............................................................................................................................ 23
3.6 Shutdown..................................................................................................................................... 23
4. Maintenance
4.1 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 UPS replacement ........................................................................................................................ 26
Fault-tolerant connection module.................................................................................................. 26
Hot-swap and Install connection modules .................................................................................... 27
5. Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 28
6. Appendices
6.1 Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Index............................................................................................................................................. 31

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1. Presentation
1.1 Pulsar EXtreme range
Tower model
Rack model
EXtreme 1500 to 3000
EXtreme 1500 to 2000
EXtreme 2500 to 3000
Dimensions in mm
(H x W x D)
443 x 173 x 465
Weight in kg
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EXtreme 1500 to 3000
EXtreme 1500 to 2000
EXtreme 2500 to 3000
Dimensions in mm
(H x W x D)
177 (4U) x 483 x 462
Weight in kg
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1. Presentation
1.2 Connection modules
socket for connection to AC-power source.
outlets for direct connection to protected equipment.
manual bypass switch.
input terminal block with cable clamp.
output terminal block with cable clamp.
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Fault tolerant
Hot swap
Install
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1. Presentation
1.3 Back
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slot for communications-card option.
7battery module connector.
battery circuit breaker.
rating plate.
connector for connection modules.
RS232 communications port.

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1. Presentation
1.4 Control panel
Alarms
UPS overload
electronics fault
battery fault
ambient temp.
> 40°C
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hold down to display
percent load.
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lamp test or buzzer OFF.
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operation on manual bypass.
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operation in ECO mode.
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operation in ON-LINE mode.
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operation on battery power.
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ON/OFF.
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% battery
␣ ␣ remaining
100%
80%
50%
20%
% load
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2. Installation
2.1 Unpacking and checks
RS 232 communications cable.
"Solution Pac" CD ROM.
"UPS Driver" diskette for UPS personalization.
documentation.
electrical power cord (except INSTALL version).
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2. Installation
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RS 232 communications cable.
"Solution Pac" CD ROM.
"UPS Driver" diskette for UPS personalization.
documentation.
electrical power cord (except INSTALL version).
telescopic rails for mounting in 19" bay with mounting hardware.
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2.2 Installation (rack version)
2. Installation
Rack mounting diagram with rails.
The rails and the necessary mounting hardware are supplied with the UPS in the package.
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2. Installation
2.3 Connection to the RS 232 communications port (optional)
2.4 Installation of the communications-card option
Slot for the communications-card option.
It is not necessary to shut down the UPS to install
the communications card:
1. Remove the slot cover.
2. Insert the card in the slot.
3. Secure the card with the two screws.
1. Connect the RS 232 communications cable to the serial
port on the computer.
2. Connect the RS 232 communications cable to the RS 232
communications port on the UPS.
The UPS can now communicate with all MGE UPS SYSTEMS
supervision, set-up or safety software.
Pin-out diagram for the RS 232 communications port
on the UPS.
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2. Installation
2.5 Securing and connecting the connection modules
1. Insert the connection module in the connector .
2. Secure the connection module to the UPS using
the two screws .
Connection to the AC-power source
1. Connect the electrical power cord to the socket
for connection to AC-power source.
2. Connect the other end of the electrical power cord
to an AC-power outlet.
Fault tolerant
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Securing the connection modules
Connection of equipment:
Connect the protected equipment directly to the outlets .
Before carrying out any connections, check that the battery circuit breaker is OFF and that the
electrical power cord to the AC-power source is disconnected.
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2. Installation
Before carrying out any connections, check that the battery circuit breaker is OFF
and that the electrical power cord to the AC-power source is disconnected.
Connection of equipment to outlets
Plug your equipment into the outlets .
Connection of equipment to a terminal block:
This type of connection must be carried out by qualified
electrical personnel.
1. Remove the terminal-block cover .
2. Insert the cable supplying the equipment through the cable
clamp .
3. Connect the three wires to the output terminal block .
Always connect the earthing wire first.
4. Remove the terminal-block cover.
5. Tighten the nut on the cable clamp .
The overall cable diameter and the cross-sectional area
of the three wires depends on the UPS rating.
Connection to the AC-power source:
1. Connect the electrical power cord to the socket
for connection to AC-power source.
2. Connect the other end of the electrical power cord
to an AC-power outlet.
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Earthing wire
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EXtreme 1500 to 2000
EXtreme 2500 to 3000
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9 to 12
cable diameter
(mm)
1 to 4
1,5 to 4
cross-sectional area
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2. Installation
This type of connection must be carried out by qualified electrical personnel.
Before carrying out any connections, check that the battery circuit breaker is OFF
and that the upstream protection devices (AC distribution system) are open (OFF).
The overall cable diameter and the cross-sectional area
of the three wires depends on the UPS rating.
Power and equipment connections:
1. Remove the terminal-block cover .
2. Insert the cable supplying the equipment and the power
cable through the cable clamps .
3. Connect the three wires of the equipment cable to the output
terminal block .
Always connect the earthing wire first.
4. Connect the three wires of the power cable to the input
terminal block .
5. Refit the terminal_block cover.
6. Tighten the nut on the cable clamp .
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Earthing wires
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EXtreme 1500 to 2000
EXtreme 2500 to 3000
9 to 12
9 to 12
cable diameter
(mm)
1 to 4
1,5 to 4
cross-sectional area
of each wire (mm2)
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3. Operation
3.1 Operating mode
ON-LINE mode
This is the standard operating mode, set by default in the factory.
It makes use of electronic double conversion of the input power.
Two possible cases:
LED is ON: AC input power is available. Power is drawn
from the distribution system and supplied to the protected
equipment via the UPS.
LED is ON: AC input power is not available. Power is drawn
from the battery and supplied to the protected equipment.
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ECO mode
The main advantage of this mode is that it reduces the consumption of electrical power. The protected
equipment is supplied directly by the AC-power source as long as it remains within the tolerances set
by the user.
ECO mode is selected and tolerance levels are set using the "UPS Driver" software for UPS
personalization (see section 3.5).
Three possible cases:
The AC-power source is within the set tolerances. The protected
equipment is supplied directly by the AC-power source, via the
automatic bypass. LED is ON.
The AC-power source is not within the set tolerances. The UPS
automatically shifts to ON-LINE mode. LED is ON.
The AC-power source is not available. LED is ON.
The battery supplies power to the protected equipment.
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The protected equipment connected to the UPS can be energized, whether AC input power is available
or not.
Prior to initial start-up, check the UPS voltage settings. If the protected equipment voltage is other
than 230 V / 50 Hz, the UPS settings must be modified using the "UPS Driver" software
(see section 3.5).
1. Set the battery circuit breaker(s) to ON.
2. Press the ON / OFF button .
All connected equipment is energized. The buzzer sounds.
LEDs , and go ON.
If LEDs , and do not go ON or if LEDs , , or flash, there is a fault (see section 4.1).
3.3 Bargraph indications
LEDs to provide three different indications.
1. Remaining backup time in percent.
2. Percent load drawn by the protected equipment,
when button is pressed.
3. Operating faults (flashing LED and beeps):
Overload.
UPS fault.
Battery fault.
Excessive ambient temperature.
3. Operation
3.2 Start-up
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3. Operation
3.4 Failure of AC input power and operation on battery power
AC input power is not available, the battery steps in to supply the protected equipment.
Transfer to battery power
The AC-power source is outside tolerances, LED is ON,
the buzzer beeps three times.
Threshold for the low-battery shutdown warning
The low-battery shutdown warning threshold can be set
by the user, with the "UPS Driver" software (see section 3.5).
LED flashes.
The buzzer beeps every three seconds.
There is very little remaining battery backup time.
Close all applications because UPS automatic
shutdown is imminent.
End of backup time
The buzzer sounds continuously.
Press button to turn the buzzer OFF.
The equipment is no longer supplied with power.
Sleep mode
This operating mode may be personalized using the "UPS Driver" software (see section 3.5).
It saves battery power when no equipment is connected to the UPS.
The UPS automatically restarts when the AC-power source returns to within tolerances.
Return of AC input power
If, in spite of the return of AC input power, the UPS does not restart, check that the automatic-restart function
(activated by return of AC input power) has not been disabled (see section 3.5).
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