Vertiv Liebert MicroPOD 230V Installation and maintenance instructions

Liebert® M icroPO D ™ 230V
Installer/User Guide

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T A BLE O F C O N TEN T S
1 Im po rtant Safety Instructions 1
2 G lo ssa ry o f S ym b ols 3
3 Introd uction and System D escription 4
3.1 System Description 4
4 Installation 7
4.1 Installation on a Liebert GXT UPS 7
4.2 Rack Mount Installation 8
5 Startup Procedure 10
5.1 Pluggable Connections 10
6 Ind icator L am ps 11
6.1 Mains Indicator Lamp 11
6.2 UPS Indicator Lamp 11
7 O p er ation 12
7.1 Transfer to Maintenance Bypass 12
8 Specifications 13
9 Troublesh ooting 15
9.1 Product Warranty Registration 15
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1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
W A R N IN G ! D o n ot a tte m p t to s erv ic e th is p ro du ct y ou rs elf. O p en in g or re m ovin g the co ver
m a y e xp os e y ou to d an gero us v oltages, ev en w h en th e A C c ord is d is con nec te d from th e
electrical outlet. Refer all servicing to qualified service p erso nnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and operation of the Liebert
MicroPOD.
This product is not intended for use with life support or other U.S. FDA designated “critical” devices.
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the Liebert MicroPOD and the connected UPS system. Adhere to
all warnings on the unit and in this manual. Follow all operating and user instructions.
Turn the UPS off and unplug the Liebert MicroPOD before cleaning. Use only a soft cloth, never liquid or aerosol cleaners.
The UPS and Liebert MicroPOD are designed for data processing equipment. Do not plug laser printers or appliances, such as
hair dryers, heaters, vacuum cleaners or electric drills, into the UPS output receptacles.
W A R N IN G ! D o n ot m o d ify th e c ab le s in a ny w a y. C on su lt y ou r lo cal V e rtiv re pre se nta tive if
the A C cords do not m atch th e m ains rece ptacle. The Liebert M icroPO D m u st b e g rounde d at
all tim es w hile in u se. T u rn O ff th e U P S b efo re u nplu gg in g L ie be rt M ic ro PO D .
The UPS and the Liebert MicroPOD are equipped with grounded plugs (plug types vary depending on model). Do not defeat
the safety purpose of this plug. If unable to fully insert the plug into the designated receptacle, contact a qualified electrician
or your local dealer or Vertiv representative for assistance.
Route power supply cords so they are not walked on or pinched in anyway.
C A U T IO N : R is k o f e le ctric s ho ck , d o n ot re m ov e c ov er, n o u se r se rvice ab le p ar ts in sid e. R efe r
servicing to qualified service personn el.
C A U T IO N : T h is d ev ic e r ece iv es p ow e r fro m m u ltip le so urc es . B efo re se rv ic in g th is d ev ic e,
rem ove all conn ections. B efore serv icing the U PS , follo w “M ainten ance of U PS” in structions
in the user m a nual fo r y our U PS.
C AUT IO N : For use in a con tro lled environm ent. Refer to m anu al sp ecifications for
en viron m enta l con ditions.
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W A RN IN G ! W hen the Liebert M icroPO D is in m ains position (m ainten ance bypa ss m ode), the
p ow er to the con ne cte d lo ad is n ot filte re d o r c on ditio ne d b y the U P S.
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2 GLOSSARY OF SYMBOLS
Indicates AC Input.
Indicates AC Output.
Consult the manual for additional information.
MAINS MAINS lamp indicates local power is available and the load may be transferred to bypass the UPS.
UPS UPS lamp indicates UPS power is available and the load may be transferred to the UPS to provide
computer-grade power to the load.
Table 2 .1 Sym b ols
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3 INTRODUCTION AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Liebert MicroPOD provides maintenance bypass capability as well as power output distribution. The Liebert MicroPOD
can be used on UPSs in either rack mount or tower configuration.
The Liebert MicroPOD provides an isolated path of power for your UPS system for preventive maintenance or service.
3.1 System Description
The Liebert MicroPOD has two modes of operation: UPS (UPS available) and MAINS (maintenance bypass).
•In UPS mode, the power is routed through the UPS system delivering conditioned power to the load, as shown
in Figure 3.1 below.
Figure 3.1 UPS m o de of operatio n
IT E M D E SC R IP T IO N
1 Utility
2 POD
3 UPS
4 Connected Load
Table 3.1 U PS M ode D escription
•In Mains mode, power is routed around (bypassing) the UPS system (see Figure 3.2 on the next page). Mains
power is supplied directly to the load through the Liebert MicroPOD.
N O T E: B a tte ry b acku p a nd c on ditio ne d p ow e r a re N O T a va ila ble d urin g th e M a in s m o de o f o p era tio n.
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Figure 3.2 M ains/M ainte nance B ypass m ode
IT E M D E SC R IP T IO N
1 Utility
2 POD
3 UPS
4 Connected Load
Table 3.2 M ains M ode D escrip tio n
•The UPS may be turned off and removed without affecting the load. See Figure 3.3 on the facing page.
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F ig ure 3.3 L ie bert M icro P O D c on ne ctio ns
IT E M D E SC R IP T IO N
1 UPS Input - Connect to load receptacle on rear of UPS
2 Connect Loads
3 Output Circuit Breaker
4 Power Indicator Lamps
5 Connect UPS Input Cord
6 Utility Input - Connect to Mains Wall Receptacle
7 Connect Loads
8 Rotary Switch
T ab le 3 .3 M icro P O D C o nn ec tio ns D e scrip tions
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