® Symmetra LX 200/208/230 V, 4–16 kVA Operations Manual ® Symmetra LX Rack-mount UPS Symmetra® LX Rack-mount Extended Run ® Symmetra LX Tower UPS ® Symmetra LX Tower Extended Run ® ® 990-1546, English, January 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Overview................................................................................................................. 1 PowerView................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Navigation ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Functions......
CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW PowerView This manual contains information on how to operate the UPS using the PowerView user interface. PowerView provides the ability to control, configure, and monitor the UPS. Figure 1: Typical PowerView Display Navigation Eight (8) PowerView Display menus allow you to perform functions and commands. Menu Description Control Provides power control commands, such as Load ON and Load OFF.
CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW Functions PowerView includes an alphanumeric display, navigation keys, status indicators, and an audible alarm. The tables below describe the status indicators and how to navigate between PowerView menus. Figure 2: Display Panel Status Indicator Color Status LOAD ON Green The UPS is supplying power to the load. It may be operating in any one of the following modes: On-Line, On-Battery, Command-Bypass, or Maintenance.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Turning on the UPS Follow the steps below to turn ON the UPS. 1. Turn ON AC utility power to the UPS. 2. Perform this step if your configuration has loads. a) If load(s) are hardwired , ensure that each output circuit breaker in distribution panels are turned ON. or b) 3. Turn ON the UPS input circuit breaker . 4. Turn ON the UPS System Enable switch . 5.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Powering Up the Load Equipment Follow the steps below to turn ON the output of the UPS and power the load equipment. >Control Logging Status Display Setup Diags 1. Use ‘ESC’ to view to Main Menu , and then select CONTROL. 2. Scroll down and select the TURN UPS OUTPUT ON command. 3. Confirm choice by selecting YES . 4. You will hear some clicking sounds and see message .
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Powering Down the Load Equipment Follow the steps below to turn OFF the output of the UPS and power down the load equipment. >Control Logging Status Display Setup Diags 1. Use ‘ESC’ to view to Main Menu , and then select CONTROL. 2. Scroll down and select the TURN UPS OUTPUT OFF command. 3. Confirm choice by selecting YES . 4. You will hear some clicking sounds and see message . 5.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Bypass Operation The bypass operation can be performed manually using the Maintenance Bypass Switch, or automatically using the PowerView to issue Commands. Command Bypass Procedure: The Command Bypass operation is done using commands on the PowerView display. This procedure is done when you want to bypass the UPS to directly supply power to the load while the UPS and input circuit breaker are turned ON.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Bypass Operation (continued) Maintenance Bypass Procedure: The UPS Maintenance Bypass switch is also used to supply power to the load. This procedure is done when you want to manually bypass the UPS to directly supply power to the load while the input circuit breaker is turned ON Follow the steps below to directly connect the output of the UPS to the branch circuit (mains) using the maintenance bypass operation. 1. Ensure that the input circuit breaker is turned ON. 2.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS 3. Remove the screws securing the display bracket to the PowerView. 4. Disconnect the UPS cable from the RJ-45 port on the PowerView. 5. Connect the programming cable (included) between the PowerView and the UPS cable. • Attach the RJ-45 connector to the port on the rear of the PowerView. • Connect the female DB-9 connector of the programming cable to a serial port on the computer. • Attach the UPS cable to the female RJ-45 connector on the programming cable.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Command Reference The following sections describe the details of each command. Commands are organized according to the menu hierarchy in the PowerView. Accessories Menu The Accessories menu allows you to monitor APC accessories if they are installed. Note that the PowerView must be connected to the computer interface port at the back of the UPS frame in order to monitor internal accessories.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Display Menu The Display menu lets the user customize the PowerView display. Display Date/Time Function Sets the correct date and time. Options Date: dd-mmm-yyyy EX:11-Aug-2003 Time: hh:mm:ss EX: 21:36:10 Password Protects against unauthorized configuration changes. Password Sets a password. Valid characters include: A–Z, or 0–9; type ‘_’ to complete. Timeout Sets the inactivity timer.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu provides information for use in troubleshooting. Menu Item Function Fault and Diagnostics Displays current system fault and diagnostic information of that fault. (Main) Intelligence Module Displays detailed intelligence module status and information. Redundant Intelligence Module Displays detailed redundant intelligence module status and information. Power Modules Displays detailed power module status and information.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Logging Menu (continued) Menu Item List Event Groups Function Lists the specific events in each group. Power Events UPS Control Events User Activities UPS Fault Events Measure UPS Events Clear Log Clears the view log. Does not clear the active event lists. Status Menu The Status menu displays information regarding load, battery and power modules, voltage, and electrical current.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Setup Menu The Setup menu lets the user customize the UPS functionality. Menu Item Function Options Sets the shutdown parameters in the event of a utility power failure. None Low Batt(ery) Dur(ation) Sets the number of minutes an audible alarm sounds before the UPS shuts down due to battery exhaustion.
CHAPTER 3: MENU COMMANDS Setup Menu (continued) Menu Item Alarms Function Options Sets the alarm thresholds. None Redundancy An audible alarm sounds if the redundancy falls below this level. 0(default), 1, or 2 Load An audible alarm sounds when the load exceeds this limit. (Upper value is limited by the maximum power of the UPS.) Never(default), 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12 kVA Runtime An audible alarm sounds if the available runtime falls below this level (Hours:min).
CHAPTER 4: MESSAGES Troubleshooting The PowerView reports various messages on the display, including alarm status and changes in system configuration. This section lists all the PowerView display messages, what each means, and an appropriate corrective action. More than one of these messages may occur at one time. If this happens, be sure to review all of the messages for a better understanding of the system condition. PowerView Message Start-Up Meaning #Pwr modules changed since last ON.
CHAPTER 4: MESSAGES PowerView Message Start-Up (continued) AC adequate for UPS but not for bypass. Low/No AC input, startup on battery. Meaning Corrective Action The UPS will function on-line with the input voltage, but in the event that bypass is required, the input voltage is not adequate to power the load equipment. Option 1: Improve the incoming voltage. Input voltage is not adequate to start the UPS. If startup proceeds, the UPS will function from battery.
CHAPTER 4: MESSAGES PowerView Message General Status (continued) Meaning Redundancy Restored. Power module redundancy loss occurred and was restored. Either additional modules have been installed or the load has been reduced. Load is No Longer above Alarm Threshold. The load exceeded the load alarm threshold. The situation has been corrected because either the load decreased or the threshold was increased. Min Runtime restored.
CHAPTER 4: MESSAGES PowerView Message Threshold Alarm (continued) Redundancy is below alarm threshold. Runtime is below alarm threshold. Meaning Corrective Action Actual power module redundancy has fallen below the user specified redundancy alarm threshold. Either power module(s) failed or the load has increased. Option 1: If possible, install additional power modules. The predicted runtime is lower than the user specified for the minimum runtime alarm threshold.
CHAPTER 4: MESSAGES PowerView Message General Fault On Battery. Meaning Corrective Action The UPS is in the on-battery mode. The battery modules are being discharged. No corrective action is necessary. Need Bat Replacement. One or more battery modules are in need of replacement. Refer to module replacement procedure. UPS Fault. A fault occurred in a power module. The UPS Fault message always occurs when there is a bad power module failure message.
CHAPTER 4: MESSAGES PowerView Message General Fault (continued) Input circuit breaker tripped open. Meaning The input circuit breaker on the UPS tripped open. Input voltage is disconnected to the UPS. Corrective Action Option 1: If this occurs in conjunction with an overload condition, decrease the load and reset the breaker. Option 2: If no overload condition exists, reset breaker. If it trips open again, call your contract service provider or APC Technical Support. System level fan failed.
CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE Service If the UPS requires service, do not return it to the dealer! Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in the Messages chapter to eliminate common problems. 2. Verify that no circuit breakers are tripped. A tripped circuit breaker is the most common UPS problem! 3. If the problem persists, call customer service. • If the UPS is under warranty, repairs are free. If not, there is a repair charge. 4. Pack the UPS in its original packaging.
