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    APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS User Guide Copyright ©2000 APC Denmark ApS Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor[...]

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    2 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Thank You Thank you for chosing APC Silcon. Please read this User Guide thoroughly prior to installing the system as it provides important information on safe and efficient installation and use. The installation and use of this product must comply with national, federal, state, municipal and local c[...]

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    990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 3 Contents: 1.0 Introduction 4 1.1 Display Unit 4 2.0 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Panel 5 2.1 Stop UPS (for stand-by) 5 2.2 Start UPS (from stand-by) 5 2.3 Stop UPS (for complete power down) 6 2.3.1 Switching off the UPS 6 2.4 Start UPS (from complete power down) 7 2.4.1 U[...]

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    4 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Introduction 1.0 Introduction This UPS system is designed to offer reliable and problem-free power supply for several years. The system requires only a minimum of maintenance, but we recommend you follow the maintenance guidelines described in section 6.0 Maintenance & Testing. 1.1 Display Unit [...]

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    Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 5 2.0 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass Panel Only qualified electricians should start up or shut down APC Silcon UPS systems and instructions in the Installation Guide should be followed. Prior to being serviced, the APC [...]

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    6 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.3 Stop UPS (for complete power down) 2.3.1 Switching off the UPS CAUTION! If the UPS system is equipped with a Service Bypass Panel, and if the load must remain energized by mains, refer to the Operating Service Bypass Panel sections in this[...]

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    Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 7 The UPS is now isolated. Maintenance/repair, disconnection or removal can now be carried out. 2.4 Start UPS (from complete power down) 2.4.1 UPS start-up CAUTION! Recharge batteries out of service every 3 months to prevent damage. WARNING! Int[...]

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    8 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass System start-up now completed. WARNING! If “ Autostart ” is active the UPS will start automatically after step 9 (with a 1-minute delay) NOTICE! One of the following display messages will appear by UPS start-up: • “ STD ” : Standard [...]

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    Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 9 2.5 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (single systems) 2.5.1 Bypassing the Single System UPS APC Silcon UPS Mains Load Service Bypass Switch Action 1. Press on the ke yboard 2. Press or on the ke yboard until 3. Press on the ke yboa[...]

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    10 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.5.2 Switching the Single System UPS from External Bypass into Normal UPS Operation CAUTION! Do not leave UPS out of service for more than 48 hours. Refer to section 2.3 Stop (for complete power down). APC Silcon UPS Load Service Bypass Swit[...]

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    Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 11 NOTICE! If battery has been disconnected, please refer to section 2.4.1 UPS start-up. Action 1. Set the input s witch (Q001) to position 1 2. W ait 5 sec. Open the front door of the UPS and press the green ON k ey 3. Press on the k eyboard 4.[...]

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    12 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.6 Operating the External Service Bypass Switch (parallel systems) 2.6.1 Bypassing the Parallel UPS System (All UPSs) Service bypass switch Load Mains APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS CAUTION! Do not leave UPS out of service for more than 48 ho[...]

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    Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 13 Action Steps 1-4 apply to all the parallel systems. Note that this will switch all systems into bypass operation 1. Press on the ke yboard 2. Press or on the keyboard until 3. Press on the keyboard 4. Press on the ke yboard All systems switch[...]

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    14 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.6.2 Switching the Parallel System from External Bypass into Normal UPS Operation NOTICE! If battery has been disconnected, please refer to section 2.4.1 UPS start-up. Service bypass switch Load Mains APC Silcon UPS APC Silcon UPS[...]

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    Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 15 Action 1. Check that the output s witch (Q004) is set to position 0 2. Check that all output s witches (Q002) are set to position 1 3. Set input switches (Q001) to position 1 4. W ait 10 secs. Open the UPS front door and press the green ON bu[...]

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    16 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 2.7 Isolating one UPS in a Parallel Configuration for Service/Maintenance 2.7.1 Isolating one UPS in a Parallel/Redundant System In a redundant system one UPS may be isolated for service/maintenance without affecting other parallel UPS(s). 2.[...]

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    Stop/Start UPS and Operating the External Service Bypass 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 17 NOTICE! With Q002 in position 0, the UPS can be operated and tested as a single system without affecting the other parallel UPS(s) if correct monitoring device has been installed. Applicable to all bypass panels.[...]

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    18 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Operation 3.0 Operation The display unit will read parameters, alarms/messages and measured values. LED alarm incorporates audible alarm, indicating unusual operating situations. The keyboard is used to program and control parameters and to display alarm messages and measured values. 3.1 Keyboard N[...]

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    Operation 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 19 3.2 Display of Measured Values To read measurements, press one or two keys simultaneously as shown below. (Illustrated values are examples only). 3.3 Using the Remote Display The remote display is an inactive unit that is unable to influence the operation of the APC Silcon UPS. It is impo[...]

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    20 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Operation 3.4 Economy Mode When the UPS is running in Economy Mode, the load will be supplied directly from mains and output voltages are UPS monitored. In the event of a mains disruption, the UPS will switch to battery mode without affecting the load. Prior to switching to bypass mode, leave the s[...]

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    Parameter Settings 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 21 4.0 Parameter Settings Below tables show operating parameters programmable from keyboard. Only qualified users should alter programming parameters. See below examples. Parameter Settings * Factory settings in bold ** For systems with active Battery Monitor only *** Do not leave s[...]

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    22 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Parameter Settings 4.1 Programming Keys 4.2 Switching to Bypass Operation Programming Example Scrolls up through list Scrolls down through list Stores parameters/enters parameter stack Silences the audible alarm Chooses or changes parameters Displays time Return to normal window Accesses the alarm [...]

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    Parameter Settings 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 23 To return to normal operation Follow same procedure to program other parameters. Action 6. Press to enter parameter stac k 7. Press or until 8. Press until 9. Press to store 10. Press to exit Display sho ws Bypass operation : YES Bypass operation : N O Normal operation load power[...]

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    24 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Alarms and Events 5.0 Alarms and Events Alarms are indicated by the red lamp (above the left hand corner of the keyboard) and a 30 seconds acoustic signal. An alarm is registered in the alarm stack as long as it is present, and if more in the same order as they arise. Certain alarms, such as batter[...]

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    Alarms and Events 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 25 5.3 Possible Alarms Alarms Description Action 1. Peak current limiter active Peak current limiter activated and UPS switched to bypass operation. System overload Check for blown fuses in installation 2. Bypass power supply fault Fault in redundant PSU for bypass. UPS still 100% ab[...]

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    26 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Alarms and Events Alarms Description Action 23. Main inverter failure Temperature of main inverter, too high or inverter fuse blown Check fan, check for airflow obstructions, check for overload, check fuse 24. High temperature of delta inverter Temperature of delta inverter, too high Check fan, che[...]

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    Alarms and Events 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 27 5.4 Rectifying Alarm Messages Following actions may rectify alarm: • Check local mains supply. Fuses may be blown or supply switched off accidentally • Check if UPS cooling air intake is blocked • Check if load exceeds maximum output capacity • If, with mains power switche[...]

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    28 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Maintenance & Testing 6.0 Maintenance & Testing UPS maintenance should be carried out by trained service engineers only. Service and maintenance contract is recommended. 6.1 Fan It is recommended to replace fans every 3 years. 6.2 Battery Monitoring Test Systems with built-in batteries have[...]

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    Maintenance & Testing 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 29 If the UPS is to be taken out of operation for an extended period, disconnect the battery in order to prevent discharging. For details, refer to Installation Guide. Action 1. Press 2. Press or until 3. Press 4. Press 5. W ait about 1 sec. 6. W ait until backup times expire[...]

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    30 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 990-4043 Warranty 7.0 Warranty 7.1 APC Silcon UPS Limited Factory Warranty APC warrants that the unit, when properly installed and commissioned by APC or APC authorized service personnel, shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) year from the date of installation or maximu[...]

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    How to Contact APC 990-4043 User Guide APC Silcon 10-40kW 400V UPS 31 8.0 How to Contact APC APC Corporate 132 Fairgrounds Road West Kingston, RI 02892 USA Telephone: 401 789-5735 Fax: 401 789-3710 PowerFax™: 800 347-FAXX Pre-sales Technical Support 877-474-5266 (1-877-4Silcon) Post-sales Technical Support 877-287-7835 (1-877-2UPS-TEK) Web: www.a[...]