Powervar AMETEK 3300 Series User manual

3300 Series UPS
User’s Manual
10 kVA / 15 kVA / 20 kVA / 30 kVA / 40 kVA

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1.0 SAFETY AND EMC INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 8
2.0 INSTALLATION ............................................................... 13
3.0 OPERATION ................................................................... 23
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................... 60
5.0 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE ................................... 62
6.0 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 64
7.0 WARRANTY STATEMENT .............................................. 68
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of the AMETEK Powervar 3300 Series
Three Phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). We’ve prepared
this document to help familiarize you with the functions and
controls of this product.
The product you have purchased is the most advanced solution available
today to protect and provide clean power to your system. All AMETEK
Powervar conditioning product solutions incorporate a high energy surge
diverter, a noise lter and a low impedance isolation transformer. In
addition, the 3300 and 3400 Series UPS products provide much needed
back up time for today’s sensitive electronic systems. Together these
products prevent power disturbances from destroying, degrading or
disrupting system operations.
AMETEK Powervar is a global provider of power management solutions,
headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, with international sales and
distribution ofces in the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico and Germany.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Save These Instructions
This manual contains important instructions to be followed during
installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.
Please read all instructions before installing or operating the
described equipment and PLEASE SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE!
SPECIAL SYMBOLS: The following are examples of symbols used
on the UPS, or within this manual to alert you to important information.
Please familiarize yourself with these symbols.
Risk of Electric Shock—Observe the warnings
associated with the risk of electrical shock.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE—Do not touch! Risk of burn
hazard.
CAUTION: REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL—Refer
to operator’s manual for additional information, such as
specic operating and/or maintenance instructions.
Do Not Discard—This equipment utilizes components
that contain lead and must be disposed of properly. For
more information, contact your local recycling/refuse or
hazardous waste center.

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Do Not Discard—Never discard Waste Electrical or
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the trash. For proper
disposal contact your local recycling/refuse or hazardous
waste center.
Information of Special Note—Specic handling or
operational instructions may apply.
Phase—This is the electrical symbol for the word
“phase”.
Recycle—Equipment or components are made of
recyclable material, please contact your local recycling
center for proper disposal.

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NOTE TO USERS
To ensure correct operation of the UPS, please read this instruction
manual carefully. Please keep this manual handy for future reference.
This UPS has dangerously high voltages on both its Input
and output connections. Contact with these voltages may
be life threatening. Please follow the operating instructions
carefully. Please give close attention to the warnings in
this manual and those posted on the UPS.There are no
user serviceable parts inside the UPS. Disassembly and/or
maintenance should only be done by authorized personnel.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS OF
THIS UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
1. Before operating the UPS or connecting any load equipment, please
ensure the UPS is connected to a properly grounded electrical
supply.
2. This UPS has dangerously high voltages on both its input and
output connections. Contact with these voltages may be life
threatening.
3. Please do not disassemble the covers. There is a risk of electric
shock.
4. In an emergency, immediately turn off the circuit breaker for the
circuit supplying power to the UPS. Also immediately turn off the
battery circuit breaker.
5. This UPS has two power sources. One is the circuit supplying the
UPS with input power. The other is the UPS battery. Prior to any
maintenance, both of these power sources must be disconnected
to ensure that the UPS is de-energized. If only the input power
is disconnected, the UPS can still operate from the battery, and
hazardous voltages may still exist.

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6. To prevent damage or a safety hazard, keep the UPS away from
open flame and any other devices that may cause sparks.
7. Do not open or damage individual battery cases as spillage of
caustic electrolyte may occur resulting in danger to life, safety, and
the environment.
8. The charging characteristics of UPS batteries vary by both brand
and type. For this reason, replacement batteries should be of the
same brand and type as those specified by the manufacturer.
Using batteries other than the brand and type specified by the
manufacturer may affect the performance of the UPS. Before
installing batteries of different brand or type, please consult with the
manufacturer.
9. The UPS has an internal EMI filter for purposes of enhancing
electromagnetic compatibility with the input mains supply. This
filter produces leakage current to earth on the input mains. When
selecting a circuit breaker for the branch circuit supplying power
to the UPS, ensure that the breaker selected is not an ELCB type
circuit breaker that detects earth leakage current.
10. Please contact the manufacturer or an authorized distributor for any
assistance with troubleshooting.
11. The UPS should only be serviced or maintained by a factory
authorized service technician.
12. This UPS meets FCC Class A electromagnetic compatibility
requirements.
13. Depleted batteries must be disposed of in a proper manner.
Contact your local recycling or hazardous waste center or the UPS
manufacturer for instructions concerning proper disposal.

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1.0 SAFETY AND EMC INSTRUCTIONS
All safety instructions in this document must be read, understood and
followed.
1.1 Transportation and Storage
CAUTION
Please transport the UPS system only in the original packaging to protect
against shock and damage.
CAUTION
The UPS must be stored in a room where the temperature is well regulated. Ambient
temperature should not exceed 40°C.
1.2 Preparation
CAUTION
Condensation may form if the UPS system is moved immediately from a
cold to a warm environment. The UPS system must be completely dry
before being installed. Please allow at least two hours for the UPS system
to acclimate to the environment.
CAUTION
Do not install the UPS system near water or in moist environments..
CAUTION
Do not install the UPS system where it would be exposed to direct sunlight
or nearby heat source.
CAUTION
Do not block ventilation holes on the UPS housing.

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1.3 Installation
CAUTION
Do not connect appliances or devices which would overload the UPS (e.g.
big motor-type equipment)) to the UPS output terminal.
CAUTION
Place cables in such a way that no one can step on or trip over them.
CAUTION
Do not block air vents on the housing of the UPS. Ensure proper unit
spacing of ventilation.
CAUTION
UPS comes equipped with grounding terminal, in the final installation
phase, connect grounding/ earthing wire to the external UPS battery cabi-
nets or appropriate grounding terminals.
CAUTION
The UPS can be installed only by qualified maintenance personnel.
CAUTION
An appropriate disconnect device such as short-circuit backup protection
should be incorporated during installation.
CAUTION
An integral emergency shutoff switch which prevents additional load from
the UPS in any mode of operation should be implemented during the instal-
lation.
CAUTION
Secure the grounding/earthing wire before connecting to any live wire ter-
minal

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CAUTION
Installation and wiring must be in accordance with the local electrical laws
and regulations.
1.4 Connection
WARNING
In accordance with safety standard, installation must include a Backfeed
Protection system, for example a contactor, which will prevent the
appearance of voltage or dangerous energy in the input mains during a
mains fault. There is no standard Backfeed Protection inside of the UPS.
However, there are relays on the Input to cut-off line voltage while the
neutral is still connected to UPS.
Input Relay Diagram Input Relay Diagram for Dual-Input Model
• There can be no derivation in the line that goes from the Backfeed Protection to
the UPS, as the standard safety would be infringed.
• Warning labels should be placed on all primary power switches installed in
places away from the unit to alert the electrical maintenance personnel of
the presence of a UPS in the circuit. The label will bear the following or an
equivalent text:
Before working on this circuit
Isolate Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Check for Hazardous Voltage between all terminals including the protected earth.
Risk of Voltage Backfeed!

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• The power input for this unit must be three-phase rated in accordance
with the equipment nameplate. It also must be suitably grounded.
WARNING: HIGH LEAKAGE CURRENT!
EARTH CONNECTION IS ESSENTIAL BEFORE CONNECT SUPPLY VOLTAGE
• This UPS should be connected with a TN grounding/earthing system.
• Use of this equipment in a medical instrument or any life-sustaining equipment
where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure
of the life-sustaining equipment, or significantly affect its safety or effectiveness,
is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable
mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
• Connect grounding terminal of UPS to a grounding electrode conductor.
1.5 Operation
CAUTION
Do not disconnect the grounding/earthing conductor cable on the UPS or
the building wiring terminals under any circumstance.
CAUTION
The UPS system features its own internal current source (batteries). The
UPS output sockets or output terminal blocks may be electrically live even if
the UPS system is not connected to the building mains/live wires (standard
models only).
CAUTION
In order to fully disconnect the UPS system, first press the “OFF” button
and then disconnect the mains/live wires.
CAUTION
Ensure that no liquid or other foreign objects can enter into the UPS sys-
tem.
CAUTION
The UPS can be operated by any individual; no previous experience is
required.

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1.6 Standards
* Safety
UL 1778, CSA C22.2 No.107.3-14
* EMI
Conducted Emission...............................: FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A
Radiated Emission..................................: FCC Part 15, Subpart B Class A
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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2.0 INSTALLATION
We offer optional parallel function upon request. The UPS with parallel
function is called the “Parallel Model”. We have detailed installation and
operation procedures of the Parallel Model in the following chapter.
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Unpack the package and check the package contents. The shipping
package should contain:
•One UPS
•One User Manual
NOTE:
Before the installation, please inspect the unit for any physical
damage and for all parts and accessories. If damage is found
or parts/accessories are missing, do not turn on the unit and
notify the carrier and AMETEK Powervar immediately. Please
keep the original packaging for future use. It is recommended
to keep each equipment and battery set in their original
packaging because they have been designed to provide
maximum protection during transportation and storage
2.2 UPS Floor Anchoring
NOTE:
The L-shaped oor anchoring brackets that secured the
enclosure to the pallet during shipment may be used for a
stand-alone UPS enclosure to enhance stability.

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2.3 Wiring Terminal View
Diagram 1: 10kVA Rear Panel Diagram 2: 15kVA/20kVA Rear Panel
Diagram 3: 10kVA Input/Output Terminal Diagram 4: 15K/20kVA Input/Output Terminal

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2.3 Wiring Terminal View
Diagram 1: 10kVA Rear Panel Diagram 2: 15kVA/20kVA Rear Panel
Diagram 3: 10kVA Input/Output Terminal Diagram 4: 15K/20kVA Input/Output Terminal
Diagram 5: 30kVA Front view with door open Diagram 6: 40kVA Front view with door open
Diagram 7: 30kVA Input /Output Terminal Diagram 8: 40kVA Input/Output Terminal

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1. RS-232 communication port (only for firmware updates)
2. USB communication port
3. Emergency power off function connector (EPO connector)
NOTE:
Keep the EPO connector closed for UPS
normal operation.To activate EPO function,
please remove the jumper.
4. Share current port (only available for parallel model)
5. Parallel port (only available for parallel model)
6. Intelligent slot
7. External battery connector (Only available for long-run model)
8. Line input circuit breaker/switch
9. Maintenance bypass switch
10. Input/Output terminal (Refer to diagram 3 for the details)
11. Line input terminal
12. Output terminal
13. Input grounding terminal
14. Output grounding terminal
15. Bypass input circuit breaker/switch
16. Bypass input terminal
17. Output circuit breaker

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2.4 Operation Principle
PFC
(AC/DC)
Inverter
(DC/AC)
Bypass
DC/DC
Battery
Critical Load
Customer AC
Supply
Customer AC
Supply
Input Breaker
Bypass
Breaker
Maintain
Breaker
Output
Breaker
(Remove tie if
dual source)
The Operating Principle of the UPS
2.5 Single UPS Installation
Installation and wiring must be carried out in accordance with the local
electric laws and regulations by trained professionals.
1. Make sure that the mains wire and breakers of the building are
rated for the capacity of the UPS to prevent electric shock or risk of
fire. See Facility Data Planning Guide on page 47 for guidance.
2. Switch off the mains switch in the building before installation.
3. Turn off all connected devices before connecting to the UPS
4. Remove the terminal block cover at the rear panel of UPS.
Then connect the wires according to the following terminal block
diagrams.
(Connect the grounding/earthing wire first when making other wire
connections. Remove the grounding/earthing wire last when connecting
the UPS!)

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Terminal Block Wiring Diagram for 10kVA
Terminal Block Wiring Diagram for 15 / 20 KVA

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Terminal Block Wiring Diagram for 30 / 40 KVA
Battery Connection Wiring
NOTE 1: Make sure that the wires are connected securely with the
terminals.
NOTE 2: Please install the output breaker between the output
terminal and the load. The breaker should have leakage
current protective function if necessary.
5. Put the terminal block cover back at the rear panel of the UPS.

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WARNING (Standard Model Only)
• Make sure the UPS is off before the installation. The UPS should not be
turned on during wiring connection.
• Do not attempt to modify the standard model into the long-run model.
In particular, do not try to connect the standard internal battery to the
external battery. The battery type and voltage may be different, risk of
electric shock or fire may occur!
WARNING (Long Run Model Only)
• Make sure a DC breaker or other protective device between UPS and
the external battery pack is installed for added safety. If not, please
install it carefully. Switch off the battery breaker before installation.
NOTE: Set the battery pack breaker in “OFF” position and then install
the battery pack.
• Pay special attention to the rated battery voltage marked on the rear
panel. If you want to change the numbers of the battery in a chain,
make sure you modify the UPS setting accordingly. Connection with
wrong battery voltage may cause irreversible damage of the UPS.
• Pay special attention to the polarity marking on external battery
terminal block. Connection with wrong battery voltage may cause
irreversible damage of the UPS.
• Make sure the protective grounding/earthing wiring is adequate. The
current spec, color, position, connection and conductance reliability of
the wire should be verified.
• Make sure the utility input and output wiring is rated correctly. The
current spec, color, position, connection and conductance reliability
of the wire should be verified. Make sure the L/N side is correct, not
reverse or short-circuited.