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    Operation InfraStruXur e TM Power Generation System 250 A 208/480 V[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System i About This Manual Audience This manual is intended for users of the Infra S truXure™ Smart Distribution Panel with Automatic T ransfer Switch (A TS). It provides important safety warnings and instructi ons, an overview of the A TS components, a de tailed discussion about the A TS display interface, instruct[...]

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    Contents InfraStruXure Power Generation System iii Safety ............................. ........................ ................. 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Save these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety symbols used in this man ual . . . [...]

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    iv InfraStruXure Power Generation System ATS Component Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Motorized switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Automatic operation control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 User connection plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System v Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 View Test Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Run/View Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Test Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    vi InfraStruXure Power Generation System Configuring the ATS Network Managemen t Interface . . . . . . . . 51 Connect the ATS to your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Configuration overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 TCP/IP configuration methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Device IP Con[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System vii How to Download Firmware Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 From a local computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Specifications .................. ........................ ............... 77 Smart Distribution Panel with AT S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 1 Safety Over view Save these instru ctions This manual contains important instructions t hat must be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the InfraS truXu re Power Generation System. Safety symbols used in this manual C ro s s - re f ere n c e s y m b o ls us e d i n t h is ma nu al El e[...]

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    2 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Wa r n i n g s The componen ts in the InfraS truXure Power Gene ration System can pose life-threatening danger when improperly installed, operat ed, or maintained. T o prevent accide nts, be aware of the dangers and act safely . Read and follow all of the safety instru ctions and warnings in this manual and i[...]

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    Warnings InfraStruXure Power Generation System 3 Installat ion Install the A TS in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFP A 75) in the United States, or in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1-02) in Canada. When connecting Source 1 po wer to the A TS, install an external ci rcuit breaker to protect against over-curren[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 5 Over view InfraStruXur e Power Generation System The InfraStruXure Power Generation System consis ts of a diesel-powered generator and a Smart Distribution Panel with Automatic T ransfer Switch (A TS). The A TS is connected to both the utility (Source 1) and the generator (Source 2), with the utility as the p[...]

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    6 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How the InfraStruXur e Power Generation System Operates Operation of the A TS durin g a utility failur e when auto matic operation is enabled Y our data center equip m ent is typically powered by the utility [Source 1] (  ), while the generator [Source 2] remains off. When the level of incoming utility pow[...]

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    How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates InfraStruXure Power Generation System 7 Generator start sequence The generator start sequence is followed only if the Crank setting in the Operati ng Settings menu on the Generator Settings screen on the A TS display interface is set to Ye s . If enabled, the following sequence will occur: Afte[...]

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    How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates 8 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Open and closed transfers When transfers are not occurring, one sw itch is ON and one switch is OFF . During a closed transfer , the second switch will turn ON before the first switch turns OFF , creating a brief period of time when both switches are ON. [...]

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    How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates InfraStruXure Power Generation System 9 Fuel monitoring/runtime calcula tion Fuel monitoring is a unique feature of the Infra S truXure Power Generation System. Fuel level is monitored at the generator (if pu rchased through APC) and load i s measured at the A TS. These measurements are used to[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 11 Smart Distribution Panel with A TS Fr ont view , do or closed  Knockouts are provided on the roof, the sides, and the floor of the A TS for running utility and generator input wires and for distributing power to equipm ent in your data cente r . Connecting conduit to the A TS does not require drilling. Us[...]

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    Smart Distribution Pa nel with ATS 12 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Fr ont view , door open  Remove t he dead front to obtain access to the panel board for maintenance and wiring.  The Source 1 motorized switch (see “Motorized switches” on page 15) controls oper ation of the Source 1 input switch.  The automatic operation contr[...]

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    Smart Distri bution Panel w ith ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 13 A TS panel boar d, left side  The handle aids removal of the panel board assembly from the A TS enclosure. At least two people are requ ire d to remove the panel board assembly (refer to the Electrical Installation Manual for instructions).  The Source 1 fuse block r[...]

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    Smart Distribution Pa nel with ATS 14 InfraStruXure Power Generation System AT S p a ne l b o a rd, ri g h t s i de  The Sour ce 1 input switch accepts input wires from the utility (refer to the Electrical Installation Manual for connection instructions). W ARNING: Only a certified electrician should connect utility power to the A TS!  Behind[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 15 A TS Component Details Motorized switches  The operating lever indicates the pres ent position of the motorized switch [OFF (  ), TRIP , or ON (  ) ]. This lever is also used during manual operation of the switch (see “Emergency Manual Operation” on page 22 for proper operating procedures).  [...]

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    ATS Component Details 16 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Automatic operation contr ol panel For more detailed information concerning Auto matic Operat ion of th e InfraStruXure Power Generation System, see “Automatic Operation” on page 19. User connection plate For location and description of the user connection plate, see number 2 on pag[...]

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    ATS Component Details InfraStruXure Power Generation System 17 A TS monitoring unit  This port connects to the Source 2 volt-sensing circuit board, the Source 1 volt-sensing circuit board, the Source 1 current transformers, and the distribution panel volt-sensing circuit board.  This port connects to th e A TS interface circuit board.  The[...]

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    ATS Component Details 18 InfraStruXure Power Generation System AT S l ab e l k i t A TS Label —Place this label on the outs ide of the A TS enclosure to identify the A TS, a nd to associate it w ith the appropriate source: either Source 1 or Source 2. Source Label —Use a Sour ce 1 label at the primary utility breaker to identify which A TS it i[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 19 Operation Automatic Operation How to place the Inf raStruXur e P ower Generation Sys tem in automatic operat ion 1. Ensure utility power is av ailable. If the utility is not availabl e, the A TS will signal the generator to start. 2. E ns ure th e  /Manual/Auto switch on the generator control panel is in [...]

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    Automatic Operation 20 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to reset automatic operation on the ATS and on the generator Resetting auto matic operatio n on the A TS. If the Not in Automatic Operation LED is lit and the Automatic Operation switch is in the Enable position, you will need to reset automatic operation after the event that caused t[...]

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    Automatic Opera tio n InfraStruXure Power Generation System 21 Pr oblem— loss of automatic operation T ypi ca lly , the Not In Automatic Operation LED tracks the state of the Automatic Operation switch (e.g., the LED is lit when the Automatic Operation switch is in the Disable position). If the Not In Automatic Operation LED is lit while the Auto[...]

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    22 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Emer gency Manual Operation Warning—befor e you op erate the ATS manually The procedures in this section only apply to situa tions where automa tic operation thro ugh the A TS is impossible. One example would be the A TS monitoring unit’ s inability to function. If automatic operation through the A TS is[...]

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    Emergency Manual Operatio n InfraStruXure Power Generation System 23 How to power the load from the generator 1. Set the A TS Automatic Operation switch to Disable . 2. Ensure the Source 2 switch is OFF (  ). 3. At the generator: a. Set the  /Manual/Auto switch on t h e generator control panel to Manual . b. Press the Manual Run/S top button [...]

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    Emergency Manual Operation 24 InfraStruXure Power Generation System 5. Turn the Source 2 switch ON (  ) : a. Set the selector on the Source 2 switch to Manual . The operating lever will swin g out when the selector is set to Manual . b. Turn the So urce 2 switch clockwise to ON (  ). Use the operating lever key for easier operation. c. Close [...]

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    Emergency Manual Operatio n InfraStruXure Power Generation System 25 How to r e turn to powering the load from utility 1. Ensure the A TS Automatic Operation switch is set to Disable . 2. Ensure the Source 1 switch is OFF (  ). 3. Turn the Source 2 s witch OFF (  ): a. Set the selector on the Source 2 switch to Manual . The operating leve r w[...]

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    Emergency Manual Operation 26 InfraStruXure Power Generation System 5. T urn the generator O FF by following this procedure: a. Ensure the  /Manual/Auto switch on the generator contro l panel is set to Manual . b. Press the Manual Run/S top button. Pressing this button causes the generator to complete its normal shutdown sequence. Press[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 27 T otal Power Off Before servicing the system, follow the procedure be low to disc onnect all sources of power su pply and reduce the risk of electric shock or injury: 1. Set the A TS Automatic Operation switch to Disable . 2. Set the Source 1 switch to OFF (  ): a. Set the selector on the Source 1 switch [...]

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    Total Power Off 28 InfraStruXure Power Generation System 3. Set the Source 2 switch to OFF (  ): a. Set the selector on the Source 2 switch to Manual . The operating lever will swing out when the selector is set to Manual . b. T urn the Source 2 switch counterclockwise to OFF (  ). Use the operating lever key for easier operation. 4. Set the [...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 29 Display Interface Over view The A TS display interface is used to configure set tings, set alarm thre sholds, and p rovide audible and visual alarms. ESC ? Loa d On Chec k Log Gen Set On Alarm         Load On LED When lit green, all output phases are within the li mi ts specifie[...]

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    Overview 30 InfraStruXure Power Generation System T op-level status screens After system start-up, a brief introduction screen is displayed and th en th e display interface scrolls automatically and continuously thro ugh five screens of basic status information. Press the Up or Down arrows to interrupt automatic scro lling and view a specific statu[...]

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    Overview InfraStruXure Power Generation System 31 Navigating thr ough screens T o open any screen, press the Up or Down arrow until the selector (   rests next to you r desired selection. Press E NTER to view the selected screen. When configuring settin gs, press the Up or Down arrows until the selector (   rests next to the setting yo [...]

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    32 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Load-Meter T otal Load by Phase T otal Load Summary Power Factor Total Load by Phase Total Load Summary Power Factor Sub-Feed Monitoring For each phase ( L1 , L2 , L3 ), the following is displayed: kV A The ap paren t power provided, in kilo volt-amps. Iout The output RMS load current. %LD The load as a perc[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 33 A TS/V oltage AT S P o s i t i o n S1-Utility ATS Position: S1 S1-Utility: OK S2-Generator: OFF ATS Setup One of the follow ing options is di splayed to describ e the selected so urce: S1 The Source 1 switch is ON (closed). S ource 1 is connected to the output. S2 The Source 2 switch is ON (closed). S ource [...]

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    ATS/Voltage 34 InfraStruXure Power Generation System S2-Generator One of the following is displayed to describe the condit ion of the input from Source 2. OK Source 2 is acceptable, as defined in the T ransfer Points menu (the generator is running). OFF The generator is not ru nning. BAD Source 2 is not acceptable, as defined in the Tr a n s f e r [...]

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    ATS/Volta ge InfraStruXure Power Generation System 35 AT S S e t u p Press E NTER when the selector arrow rests at the A TS Setup item to change the following setting s: T ransfer Points The voltage-sensing point at which you would transfer to the other source, based on voltage and frequency . • S1-Utility : The input voltage reading for Source 1[...]

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    ATS/Voltage 36 InfraStruXure Power Generation System A TS Bl ocki ng • T ransfer Blocking : Defines conditions that will pr event the A TS from transferring from Source 1 to Source 2. The followi ng is displayed on the Transfer Blocking screen: – Block T ransfer : Lists configured inpu t contacts th at will prevent a transfer from occurring. ?[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 37 Generator Generator Status Generator Status Fuel & Runtime Statistics & Maint. Generator Settings The following items are available on this menu: Generator S tatus This screen displays the following conditions to describe the Gen S tate: • Off : The generator is not running. • Cranking : The gene[...]

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    Generator 38 InfraStruXure Power Generation System • Maintenance Record : Scroll through a list of it ems that accumulates after the maintenance record is reset, including: – Last Maintenance Date – Operating Days – Engine Starts – T otal kWh – T otal Runhours • Next Maintenance : V iew the month and year of the next scheduled main te[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 39 Te s t i n g Vie w T e st Log Run/View T est View Test Log Run/View Test Test Schedule Test Duration Displays all logged test results in a scrolling list. For each item, the s creen provides the Gen S tart test and the Load T est results with a date and ti me st amp of when the test occurred. Use this menu t[...]

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    Testing 40 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Te s t S c h e d u l e Te s t D u r a t i o n Use this menu to schedule a test in the future. Define Schedule Set the test schedule by changing the following param eters: • Gen S tart : Choo se when to perform a generator start test. Choices are Never , Monthly , W eekly , or Daily . • Day : The [...]

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    Testing InfraStruXure Power Generation System 41 How a test occurs When a test is not in progress, the A TS waits for a test to occur . Initiate a test by scheduling one using the T est Schedule screen on the display interface, or by starting a test immediately through the Run/V iew T est screen. Once you have initiated a test, the A TS starts coun[...]

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    42 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Stats Statistics: 00 of 00 XX,XXXX Reset Reset All Name of statistic here Scroll through a list of items that accumulates after the s ta tistics record is reset, including: • Open Xfer Count : The number of op en transfers since this statistic was reset. • Closed Xfer Count : The number of closed transfe[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 43 Alarms Vie w A cti ve Al arm s V iew a list of all currently ex isting alarms. When an alarm is present on the s ystem, the Alarm LE D on the A TS display interface is lit red. Choosing View Active Alarms tu rns off the LED. Alarm/Event Log Alarm Setup View Active Alarms Alarm/Event Log Alarm Setup Alarm Bee[...]

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    Alarms 44 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Alarm Beeper Clearing latched alarms When an alarm is present, the Alarm LED on the A TS display interface is lit red. T o clear latched alarms, you must acknowledge them differently than other alarms. The followin g are considered latched alarms: • T est Complete-Failed : The system has failed a se[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 45 Config System/Network System/Network Contacts & Relays Sub-Feed Config. Factory Defaults Manufacturer Data System ID Firmware Updates Electrical Config. This menu consists of the following items: System Password • Password : Y ou can change the system pass word required to access protected screens and [...]

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    Config 46 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Contacts & Relays The A TS can monitor external contact closure events. Poss ible applications include: • Magnetic contact switches • W indow foi l • T amper switches • Heat detectors • W ater sensors • Pressure sensors • Building smoke and fire detection systems Y ou can set input c[...]

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    Config InfraStruXure Power Generation System 47 Electrical Config Factory Defaults Manufactur er Data System ID Firmwar e Updates Reset 100% Fuel Level The following items are available on this menu: V oltage Specifies the inpu t vol tage rat ing of the A TS. Switch Ratin g Specifies the amperage rating of the A TS. Frequen cy Specifies the frequen[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 49 Communication Configuration A TS Management Options Overview There are two options for managing your system. Y o u can manage the A TS, along with the rest of your InfraStruXure equipment, through the InfraSt ruXure Manager (APC LAN); or you can mana ge your system through APC’ s networ k m anagement inter[...]

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    50 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Configuring the InfraStruXur e Manager Connect the ATS to the InfraStruXur e Manager 1. Connect a CA T -5 network cable to the surge-pr otected ethernet port o n the user connectio n plate. The arrow in the illustration below is poin ting to the port. The figure on page 1 1 shows the location of the user con[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 51 Configuring the A TS Network Management Interface Connect the A TS to your network 1. Connect a CA T -5 network cable to the sur ge-protected ethernet port on the user connection plate. The arrow in the illustration below is poin ting to t he port. The figure on page 11 shows the location of the user connect[...]

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    Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface 52 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Configuration overview Y ou must configure the following TCP/IP settings before the A TS can operate on a network: • IP address of the A TS (only needed for manua l address assignment) • Subnet mask • Default gateway TCP/IP configuration methods Use one [...]

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    Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface InfraStruXure Power Generation System 53 BOOTP & DHCP configuration The Boot Mode setting, a TCP/IP option in the A TS’ s Network menu, identifies how the TCP/IP settings will be defined. The possible settings are Manual , DHCP only , BOOTP only , and DHCP & BOOTP (the default setting). W i[...]

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    Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface 54 InfraStruXure Power Generation System DHCP . Use an RFC2131/RFC2132-compliant DHCP server to configure the TCP/IP settings for the AT S . 1. The A TS sends out a DHCP request with the following identifiers: – A V endor Class Identifier (APC, by default) – A Client Identifier (the A TS’ s MAC[...]

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    Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface InfraStruXure Power Generation System 55 Local access to the control console Use a local computer that connects to the A TS throug h the console port on th e A TS monitoring unit to access the control console. If accessi ng the A TS on the local control c onsole, you will not receive any information [...]

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    Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface 56 InfraStruXure Power Generation System 2. Use Ping with a size of 1 13 bytes to assign the IP address defined by th e ARP command. For the IP address defined in step 1, use one of the following Ping commands: – W indows command format: ping 156.205.14.141 -l 113 – LINUX command format: ping 156[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 57 How to Access the A TS Network Management Interface We b i n t e r f a c e Y ou can use Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.0 (and higher) or Netscape ® 4.0.8 (and hig her , except Netscape 6. x ) as your browser to access the A TS through its W e b interface. Other commonly available browsers may also work, t[...]

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    How to Access the ATS Network Management Interface 58 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Te l n e t a n d S S H Y ou can access the control console through T elnet or Secure SHell (SSH), depending on which is enabled (an Administrator can enab le these access methods through the T elnet/SSH option of the Network menu). By default, T elnet is ena[...]

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    How to Access the ATS Network Management Interface InfraStruXure Power Generation System 59 FT P a n d S C P Y ou can use FTP (enabled by default) or Secure CoP y (SCP) to transfer new firmware to the A TS, or to access a copy of the A TS’ s event logs. SCP provides the higher security of encrypted data transmission and is enabled auto matically [...]

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    60 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to Recover Fr om a Lost Network Management Interface Passwor d 1. Select a serial port on your local comput er , and disable any service using that port. 2. Conn ect the configuration cable (APC pa rt # 9 40-0103) to the selected port on the computer and to the console port on the AT S monitoring unit . [...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 61 Customizing and Updating the A TS How to Connect User Input Contacts and Relay Outputs to the A TS Overview The A TS can monitor external contact clos ure events. Possible applications include : • Magnetic contact switches • W indow foil • T ampe r switches • Heat detectors • W ater sens ors • Pr[...]

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    How to Connect User Input Contacts and Relay Outp uts to th e ATS 62 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to connect contacts to the user int erface boar d T o connect and monitor your contacts: 1. Choose one or more terminals on the user in te rface board for connecting contac ts. The user interface board is connected to the User/EPO port on [...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 63 How to Connect an EPO Switch to the A TS Overview Connecting the switch. The Emergency Power Off (EPO) switch connects to the user interface board on the user connection plate. The user connection plate is located on the roof of the A TS. Connect an EPO switch to the user interface board (shown at right) usi[...]

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    How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS 64 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Connect an EPO switch to t he user interface boar d and test the switch 1. Connect the switch to the EPO connection termin als on the user interface board. Read the label next to the terminal block to determine which t erm inals correspond to yo ur signal type: – Con[...]

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    How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 65 3. T est the EPO switch to ensure it is wired properly and working correctly: a. Place the Arm/T est rocker switch on the A TS monitoring unit in the Te s t po siti on. The EPO state LEDs should be of f and the A TS display interface should show the following alarm (in[...]

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    How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS 66 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Safety warnings Hazardous v oltage from the branch circuit must be isolated from the 24 V AC , 24 VDC, and contact closure terminals. 24 V AC and 24 VDC are consider ed Class 2 circuits as defined in Article 725 of the National Electrical Code (NFP A 70) and Sectio n 1[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 67 How to Allow Easy Access to the A TS Display Interface The A TS comes with a Plexiglas cover plate that can be installed in the front door to protect against access to the display interface. When installed, acce ss to the interface require s opening the front door . T o attach the cover plate, peel off the p[...]

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    68 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Cir cuit Br eakers to the A TS Output distribution cir cuit br eakers available fr om APC Ele c tr ica l Ha zard The A TS panel bus must be completely de-energized befor e adding br eakers! Part Number Description Height on Panel PG1P15A T1B 15 A, single-p ole break er[...]

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    How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circui t Brea kers to the ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 69 Cir cuit breaker adapter mo dules available fr om APC Adapter modules are required when mounting breakers onto the panel bus in the A TS. Each adapter module can accommodate two breakers. APC’ s adapter modules are sized to fit all of th[...]

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    How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distri buti on Circuit Breakers to the ATS 70 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Allowed cir cuit breaker combinations The panel bus on your A TS allows a variety of circuit bre ake r combina tions. Use the following information as a guide in determini ng your circuit breaker combination. Combination #1. Combination #2[...]

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    How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circui t Brea kers to the ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 71 Combina tion #6. Combina tion #7. Combina tion #8. Combina tion #9. Combination #10. T ype of Breaker # of Modules # of Breakers Space Occupied Space Remaining T3 3-pole 0 0 0 10.2 in (259.4 mm) T1 3-pole 1 2 3.00 in (76.2 mm) 7.2 in (183.[...]

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    How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distri buti on Circuit Breakers to the ATS 72 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Pr eparing th e br eak ers for installation Certain breakers require preparation before installation onto their adap ter module. Preparation procedures are described below . The identified part s are included with your circuit breaker kit.[...]

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    How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circui t Brea kers to the ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 73 Parts and tools needed fo r install ation pr ocedures All assembly parts needed for installation procedures are included with the circuit breaker kits. T1 single-pole breaker ass embly T1 single-pole T1 single-po le breakers M3 × 75 screw[...]

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    How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distri buti on Circuit Breakers to the ATS 74 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Installing breakers on the A TS panel bus Use the following procedure to install a T1 three- pole breaker assembly on a 250 A A TS panel bus. The steps are identical for installing the T1 single-pole and T3 three-pole breakers. 1. Attach t[...]

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    How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circui t Brea kers to the ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 75 4. Install dividers in the circuit breakers by slidin g the dividers, one at a time, into the notches in the breaker . See al so For more information abou t the Divider Kits for A TS circuit breakers, refer to the Installation Instructions[...]

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    76 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to Download Firmwar e Updates The InfraStruXure A TS with Power Distribution requ ires the downloading of multiple files to update the firmware. Be sure to select all relevant file s from the APC W eb site for downloading, and repeat the following procedure each time you do wnload an individu al firmware[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 77 Specifications Smart Distribution Panel with A TS Electrical Current Rating 250 A V oltag e Class 480 V A C V oltag e A vailable 208/120 W ye, 48 0 Delta, 480 W ye Maximum Power 208 kW Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Nominal, ± 5 Hz Interrupting Rating 35 kAIC A TS Main Protection Magnetic fixed A TS Switched Poles Th[...]

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    Smart Distribution Panel wit h ATS 78 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Installation and Wiring 208 V 480 V Maximum Utility Input Over-current Protection Required 225 A UL-listed Breaker (50 kAIC) Utility Input Connectio n T ype 4W + G 3W + G or 4W + G Size of upstream utility circuit breaker 250 A 200 A Recommended wire size if 30°C † 4/0 A[...]

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    Smart Distri bution Panel w ith ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 79 Environmental Operating T emperature Range 23 to 104 ° F/–5 to 40 ° C; The average temperature over a 24-hour period should not exceed 95° F / 35° C. Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 95%, non condensing Operating Elevation 0 to 6,562 ft/ 0 to 2 000 m Storage T empera[...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 81 Appendix: Custom Installations If Sour ce 2 is a Second Utility Differ en ces in your system fr om informatio n pr e sented in this manual The A TS was designed for operation with an APC InfraStruXure generator , and this manual assume s that Source 2 is an APC InfraS truXure generator . If using a secondary[...]

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    82 InfraStruXure Power Generation System If Sour ce 2 is a Generator that is Not an APC InfraStruXur e Generator Differ en ces in your system fr om inform ation pr esented in this manual The A TS was designed for operation with an APC InfraStruXure generator , and this manual assumes that Source 2 is an APC InfraS t ruXu re generator . If using a n[...]

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    Index InfraStruXure Power Generation System 83 A Access panel, on panel bo ard , 13 – 14 Accessing the display interface , 67 Agency approvals , 79 Alarm beeper , 44 Alarm LED , 29 Alarm/event log , 43 Alarms clearing latched , 44 configuring limits , 43 – 44 viewing active , 43 Alarms screen , 43 – 44 Allow closed setting , 8 Arm/Test rocker[...]

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    84 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Generator power, condition of , 34 Generator screen , 37 – 38 Generator status, where displayed , 37 Generator, non-APC , 82 Get set on LED , 29 H Handle, on panel board , 13 Humidity, for operation , 3 I InfraStruXure mana ger connecting and configu ring , 50 overview , 49 Input contacts configuring , 46 [...]

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    InfraStruXure Power Generation System 85 Selector switch, on motorized switch , 15 Service, obtaining . See back cover Single-pole label , 18 SNMP interface , 49 SNMP, for accessing the ATS , 58 Source 1 control transformer, location of , 13 Source 1 current transformer, location of , 14 Source 1 fuse block, location of , 13 Source 1 input switch, [...]

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    Radio Fr equency Interfer ence Changes or modificatio ns to this unit which are not expressly approved by th e party responsi ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. USA — FCC This e quipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, p ursuant to part 15 of the F C C[...]

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    07/2007 990-1845C *990-1845C* APC W orldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no char ge in any of the followi ng ways: • V isit the APC W eb site to acce ss documents in the APC Knowledg e Base and to submit customer support requests. – www .apc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect to localize[...]