APC Symmetra LX GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR 4kVA-16kVA Uninterruptible Power System PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. This specification describes the operation and functionality of a continuous duty, single-phase, solid-state, static Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) hereafter referred to as the UPS. Www.apc.com ®® 990-1541, English, January 2004 Symmetra LX® 200/208/230 V, 4–16 kVA Start Up Guide Symmetra LX Rack-mount UPS ® Symmetra LX Tower UPS. Of any loads into Symmetra LX Rack-mount units NetShelter ® Racks and Enclosures Allow mounting of Symmetra LX rack models in enterprise wiring closets and computer rooms Service Bypass Panels Compatible with Symmetra LX rack or tower, in wall-mount of rack-mount form factor APC InfraStruXure ™ Manager Monitor, configure and access APC power.
Symmetra® LX
Start-Up Guide
Extended Run Cabinets
For use with Symmetra LX UPS models:
200V, 4–8 kVA | 200V, 4–16 kVA |
208/240V, 4–8 kVA | 208/240V, 4–16 kVA |
220/230/240V, 4–8 kVA | 220/230/240V, 4–16 kVA |
READ FIRST
Important Safety and Installation Instructions
This guide is applicable for the Symmetra LX tower and rack-mount extended run cabinet models. These units provide extended run time for the Symmetra LX tower or rack-mount UPS models.
See and retain the product documentation shipped with your system for other important installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.
Illustrations are representative. The Symmetra LX configuration, including components and optional APC equipment, may be different from the models shown in this guide.
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APC, the APC logo, InfraStruXure, PowerChute, Smart-UPS and Symmetra are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
9-Battery Rack-mount Extended Run
3-Battery Rack-mount Extended Run
9-Battery Tower Extended Run
990-1873-001 04/2005
Overview
1. Read Safety and General Information Instructions
•Read, understand and follow ALL safety instructions contained in the Symmetra LX Safety
Instructions and General Information Guide. | |
Electrical • | Failure to follow safety instructions and warnings |
Hazard | could result in equipment damage, serious injury, |
or death. |
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2. Refer to the UPS Documentation
If installing the Symmetra LX and the Extended Run Cabinet(s), install according to the instructions in the Symmetra LX Start-Up Guide shipped with the UPS.
3. Install the Extended Run Cabinet(s)
Perform the physical installation for the extended run cabinet(s). See the included Symmetra LX Physical Installation Guide.
4. Follow the proceeding Start-Up Instructions
See these instructions once the physical installation for the Extended Run Cabinet(s) is complete. This section contains information on how to connect, test, and start the unit.
Start-Up Instructions
The illustrations shown in this section are applicable for the
tower and rack-mount extended run cabinets.
Note
1.Connect the first Extended Run Cabinet
1.1Remove the screw and battery connector cover from the back of the UPS.
1.2Connect the power cable of the first extended run cabinet to the UPS battery connector .
1.3Set the dial of the extended run cabinet to ‘2’.
If connecting to a UPS with integrated extended run, set the
dial of the first extended run cabinet to ‘3’ instead of ‘2’.
Note
1.4Connect the communications cable from the extended run communications connector on the UPS to the connector on the extended run cabinet .
2. Connect additional Extended Run Cabinets
Connect each additonal extended run cabinet to the previously installed cabinet. The Symmetra LX supports a maximum of seven cabinets.
2.1Remove the screw and UPS battery connector panel from the previously installed cabinet.
2.2Connect the power cable from the new cabinet into the battery connector of the previous cabinet.
2.3Set the dial of the new cabinet to a number that is one higher than that of the previous cabinet .
2.4Connect the communications cable from the communications connector of the new cabinet to that of the previous cabinet .
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3. Verify Connection
• To verify the connection, the UPS must be on. For further information, see the Symmetra LX Start-Up Guide.
Note • Messages regarding battery quantity may be visible on the UPS PowerView display.
3.1Check that the green status light on the rear of each cabinet will light.
3.2Check that the front display shows the correct dial number.
3.3Refer to the status menu on the UPS PowerView display (see the Symmetra LX Operations Guide) to verify that the number of battery modules matches the total number of battery modules installed in the UPS and all extended run cabinets. Also, verify there are no bad battery modules present.
Troubleshooting
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It is assumed that the Symmetra LX is powered and functioning during these startup procedures. If the problem persists, call technical support. Visit the the APC website at http://www.apc.com/support for contact information.
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
The green status LED (rear | There is no battery power | Check that the battery cable |
of frame), and the front | present at the frame. | and battery modules are |
properly installed. | ||
display (front of frame) do | ||
not light after the | The communication cable is | Check that the |
communication cable is | ||
not installed | communication cable is | |
installed. | ||
properly installed. | ||
The display cable is not | See the Extended Run | |
The green status LED | connected. | Cabinet Physical Installation |
Guide for proper cable | ||
lights, but the front display | ||
connection instruction. | ||
does not show the frame | ||
number. | There is a potential hardware | Call technical support. |
failure. | ||
The front display | More than one frame is set
| Check that frame numbers |
continuously flashes on | with the same frame number. | are not duplicated on the |
and off. | communication card(s). | |
The “E_O” frame error code | Check that the battery cable | |
may indicate that the battery | is properly installed. If the | |
cable is not installed. | error code continues to flash, | |
call technical support. | ||
An “XR frame failure” is | The “E_7” frame error code | Check that the |
may indicate that the | communication cable is | |
reported. The front display | ||
communication cable is not | properly installed. If the error | |
flashes an error code. | ||
installed | code continues, call | |
technical support. | ||
All other LED error codes | Call technical support and | |
could indicate a potential | report the error code. | |
hardware failure. | ||
The front display | A failed battery module has | Replace the battery module. |
alternately flashes the | been detected in the location | To obtain a replacement |
frame number and either | displayed. | battery, see the APC |
“Lx” , “Cx”, or “Rx”. | website. | |
One or more battery module | Check that the disconnect | |
disconnect switches are off | switch on all modules is | |
The number of battery | (opened). | closed (counter-clockwise). |
modules reported is | Battery modules are not | Check that all battery |
inaccurate. | installed correctly. | modules are properly |
installed in the extended run | ||
frame(s). |
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