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Single and Parallel Installation MGE™ Galaxy™ 3500 10-30 kV A 208/220 V test[...]

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T able of Contents IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 1 Specications ................................................................................................................... 2 AC Input Specication[...]

Install Busbars in 523 mm (20.59 in) UPS System with the UPS Placed to the Left (seen from the front) ..................................................................................................18 Install Busbars in 523 mm (20.59 in) UPS System with the UPS Placed to the Right (seen from the front) ............................................[...]

Install the Seismic Stabilizing Brackets ................................................................42 Final Mechanical Installation ...................................................................................44 Connect Battery Securing Brackets for Stability ................................................44 Reinstall the T op Cover an[...]

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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: ALL safety instructions in the Safety Sheet (990-2940) must be read, understood, and followed when installing the UPS system. Failur e to do so could r esult in equipment damage, serious injury , or death. W ARNING: After the UPS has been electrically wir ed, do not start it up. [...]

Specications W ARNING: The UPS must be supplied from a 208/120 V or 220/127 V 4W + GND 60 HZ source. AC Input Specications 10 kV A 15 kV A 20 kV A 30 kV A 208 V 220 V 208 V 220 V 208 V 220 V 208 V 220 V Connection type 4-wire (3PH + N + G) Input frequency (Hz) 40-70 I thd < 5% at full load Nom input current (A) 24.3 23.0 36.6 34.6 48.6 45.[...]

AC Output Specications 10 kV A 15 kV A 20 kV A 30 kV A 208 V 220 V 208 V 220 V 208 V 220 V 208 V 220 V Connection type 4-wire (3PH + N + G) Overload capacity 150% for 1 minute (normal operation) 125% for 10 minutes (normal operation) 150% for 1 minute (battery operation) 125% for 10 minutes (battery operation) 1 10% continuous (bypass operation)[...]

Recommended Cable Sizes W ARNING: At 100% switch mode load, the neutral must be rated for 200% phase current. Caution: All wiring must comply with all applicable national and/or electrical code. Note: The recommended cable sizes are based on an environment with an ambient temperature of 30° C (86° F). Use stranded copper cables. 10 kV A 15 kV A 2[...]

Fuses and Breakers Single Utility/Mains System • Q1: Utility/mains input • Q2: UPS output • Q3: Manual bypass • MBS: Mechanical bypass switch Dual Utility/Mains System • Q1: Utility/mains input • Q2: UPS output • Q3: Manual bypass • Q5: Static bypass input • MBS: Mechanical bypass switch 990-1957C-001 MGE™ Galaxy™ 3500 10-30 k[...]

Parallel System • Q1: Utility/mains input • Q2: UPS output • Q3: Manual bypass • Q4: System output • Q5: Static bypass input Fuse and Breaker Sizes in Single Systems 10 kV A 15 kV A 20 kV A 30 kV A Utility input Q1 35 A 60 A 80 A 1 10 A Static bypass input Q5 35 A 60 A 80 A 1 10 A UPS output Q2 35 A 60 A 80 A 1 10 A Manual bypass Q3 35 A [...]

Minimum Breaker Settings 800% overload bypass operation 150% overload normal/battery operation 125% overload normal/battery operation Continuously Duration 500 ms 60 s 10 min Mains input - 1 - - 34 A Static bypass input 223 A - - 31 A 10 kV A UPS output 223 A 42 A 35 A 31 A Mains input - 1 - - 51 A Static bypass input 333 A - - 46 A 15 kV A UPS out[...]

Mechanical Installation Clearance Note: Clearance dimensions are published for airow and service access only . Consult with the local safety codes and standards for additional requirements in your local area. Level the Cabinet W ARNING: The system must be installed on a level oor . The leveling feet will stabilize the cabinet, but will not ac[...]

Remove the Front Panel 1. Use a coin or similar to turn the two black lock devices on either side of the display in the direction of each other to a vertical position. 2. Push the front panel upwards and pull it outwards to disengage the locking device at the top of the enclosure. 3. Lift the front panel free of the two slots at the bottom of the e[...]

Hole Positions for a Stand-alone UPS Enclosure with L-shaped Anchoring Brackets Note: Recommended minimum number of screws per enclosure for the L-shaped brackets is four; one in each corner . Recommended oor bolt size: M8. Model Width: 352 mm (13.85 in) and 523 mm (20.59 in) Hole Positions for Up to Four UPS Units in Parallel with U-shaped Anch[...]

Model Width: 523 mm (20.59 in) Connect Floor Anchoring Brackets to the UPS and XR Battery Enclosure for Stability Note: Floor anchoring bolts are not provided with the UPS. Purchase the bolts locally (minimum size: M8). Follow the specications given by the manufacturer of the oor anchoring system when bolting the UPS system to the oor . 1.[...]

Remove the Battery Modules Note: T wo people are needed to lift the battery modules. Note: The XR Battery Enclosures ship with two battery modules. All battery modules in the UPS and the XR Battery Enclosure(s) must be removed before interconnecting these enclosures. Note: When you remove battery modules, start from the highest row and work your wa[...]

Install the Baying Kit (Optional) for Interconnection of Enclosures and Seismic Anchoring Caution: Baying kits are required in seismic areas. 1. Remove the side panels from the enclosure(s) to get access to the holes in the bottom frame. UPS UPS Note: Make sure that the enclosures are level so that they can be anchored to each other . 2. Position t[...]

3. On each side of the same enclosure insert a maximum of nine and a minimum of two M8 screws (not provided) through holes in the bottom of the enclosure and through holes in the U-shaped oor anchoring brackets, and into the pre-drilled oor holes. 3 4. Fasten the screws. 4 5. Move the adjacent enclosure on its casters close to the enclosure w[...]

6. Insert the interconnection plates between the two enclosures. One is positioned toward the front and the other toward the rear . Notice how the “wings” on the interconnection plates rest in slots at the top of the inner panel. 1 0 5 8 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 UPS UPS 7. Align the two enclosures and level the three marked rows of bolt holes in UPS 1 wit[...]

Install XR Battery Enclosures (Option) Remove the Cable Landing Cover and Bottom Plates W ARNING: Befor e carrying out the steps below , the system must be in total power off and the batteries must be removed. T o access the cable landing area in the UPS and the XR Battery Enclosure(s), follow this procedure: 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 XR Battery Enclosure UP[...]

Connect Battery Power in Installations with Busbars W ARNING: Befor e carrying out the steps below , the system must be in total power off and the batteries must be removed. Isolator Installation Principle The isolators separate the baying kit busbar from the six vertical busbars in each XR Battery Enclosure, and the (+), N, and (-) busbars in the [...]

Install Busbars in 523 mm (20.59 in) UPS System with the UPS Placed to the Left (seen from the front) 1 1 1 2 2 2 XR Battery Enclosure XR Battery Enclosure UPS 1. Install the following baying kit busbars between the UPS and XR1: 880-1607 between vertical busbar N on the UPS and busbar 4 on XR1 880-1606 between vertical busbar (+) on the UPS and bus[...]

Install Busbars in 523 mm (20.59 in) UPS System with the UPS Placed to the Right (seen from the front) - 1 1 1 2 2 2 XR Battery Enclosure XR Battery Enclosure UPS 1. Install the following baying kit busbars between the UPS and XR1: 880-1607 between vertical busbar N on the UPS and busbar 3 on XR1 880-1605 between vertical busbar (+) on the UPS and [...]

Install Busbars in 352 mm (13.85 in) UPS System with the UPS Placed to the Right (seen from the front) 1 1 1 2 2 2 XR Battery Enclosure XR Battery Enclosure UPS 1. Install the following baying kit busbars between the UPS and XR1: 880-1604 between vertical busbar N on the UPS and busbar 4 on XR1 880-0939 between vertical busbar (+) on the UPS and bu[...]

Install Busbars in 352 mm (13.85 in) UPS System with the UPS Placed to the Left (seen from the front) 1 1 1 2 2 2 XR Battery Enclosure XR Battery Enclosure UPS 1. Install the following baying kit busbars between the UPS and XR1: 880-1604 between vertical busbar N on the UPS and busbar 3 on XR1 880-1604 between vertical busbar (+) on the UPS and bus[...]

Connect Battery Power in Installations with Cables Connect Power Cables Between the UPS and the XR Battery Enclosure W ARNING: Befor e carrying out the steps below , the system must be in total power off and the batteries must be removed. W ARNING: Each freestanding cabinet must be separately connected to the equipotential bonding system (protectiv[...]

1. In the UPS, feed the cable up through the conduit box or through the transparent cable route bracket (not shown). 2. Connect the BA T+, BA T -, N, and ground cables to the busbars in the UPS. 3. Secure the cables to the perforated bracket with cable ties. 4. Equip the cable with conduits (if applicable). 5. In the XR Battery Enclosure, feed the [...]

5 4 7 1 3 2 2 2 6 6 6 XR Battery Enclosure XR Battery Enclosure T o X R 2 From UPS 1. Feed the cable up through the conduit box on XR1 or through the transparent cable route bracket (not shown) to the cable connection area. 2. Connect the (-) cable to busbar no. 5 (-), the N cable to busbar no. 3 (N), the (+) cable to busbar no. 2 (+) in XR1, and t[...]

Connect the Power Cables to the UPS Single System 10-30 kV A 208 V 990-1957C-001 MGE™ Galaxy™ 3500 10-30 kV A 208/220 V Single and Parallel Installation 25[...]

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Prepare for Cables Bottom Cable Entry 1. From the rear of the UPS, loosen the six M4 screws from the upper cover (the cable landing area), and remove. Save the screws for later use 2. Loosen the two M4 screws (one on each side) from the top part of the conduit box. Loosen the M4 screws attaching it to the bottom part (two screws in 352 mm (13.8 in)[...]

Connect the AC Input and AC Output Cables W ARNING: Use ONL Y compression type lugs. Do not loosen or add cables to any factory preinstalled cables on busbars. Use the upper front part of busbar for connection only . Note: The terminals are only suitable for connection of copper cables. Single Mains 1. Connect the AC input cables and the neutral to[...]

2. Connect the AC input cables and the neutral to the input cable landings. 3. Connect the bypass cables and the neutral to the bypass cable landings. 4. Connect the output cables and the neutral to the output cable landings. 5. Connect the ground cables to the studs (earth symbol beneath) using a screw . 5 2 3 4 Connect the DC Battery Cables (if a[...]

Connect the Communication Cables Prepare for Communication Cables W ARNING: Make sure that the UPS is completely OFF as the connectors ar e very close to the power busbars. W ARNING: Befor e connecting the communication cables, place the two supplied ferrites over the communication cables. Run the cable three times thr ough the ferrite to reduce no[...]

Overview of Pin Connections J108 pin connections: 1: Normally open EPO 2: Normally open EPO return 3: Normally closed EPO 4: Normaly closed EPO return 5: +24 V SEL V supply 6: SEL V ground J106 pin connections: 8: Ext. char ging control return 7: External control of charging 6: Q3 active return 5: Q3 active 4: Battery measurement supply* 3: Battery[...]

EPO in Single Systems Connect the EPO cable using one of the following four wiring congurations. Note: Use only 1-1½ mm² copper wire for the connection of the Emer gency Power Off (EPO) and other optional equipment. Note: The UPS must be connected to either a dry contact or a 24 VDC EPO (Emer gency Power Off) switch. Note: The external EPO +24[...]

EPO in Parallel Systems In parallel systems each UPS unit must have its own dry contact (voltage free) connected to J108. The drawing below shows a “Normally Closed” installation of three UPS units in parallel. W ARNING: For parallel and separate systems with common EPO, each UPS unit must be connected to a separate dry contact. W ARNING: Paral[...]

Connect Communication Cables between UPS and XR Battery Enclosure 1 1 3 2 2 XR Battery Enclosure UPS 1. Feed the cable from pin connection J106 in the UPS down through the conduit (if applicable). 2. Run the cable up into the XR conduit and connect it to pin connection J200 in the XR Battery Enclosure. 3. If you use a second XR, run the cable from [...]

Connect APC Communication Options Note: The cable routing of the power chute software and the temperature sensor is identical. Note: The temperature sensor is provided in a plastic bag attached to the front of the UPS behind the front panel. 1. Remove the two screws from the cable-inlet at the front and remove the cable-inlet plate. 2. Guide the ca[...]

Connect Communication Cables in Parallel System Note: The cables must be run by the electrician but not attached. The eld service engineer from Schneider Electric will attach all cables to the UPS unit(s) and install the parallel communication box. The below is for overview only . Note: The PBus cables run from UPS 1 to UPS 2 to UPS 3 and UPS 4 [...]

Prepare for Cables Remove the Batteries Note: See “Remove the Battery Modules“ for information on how to remove the batteries. Run the Communication Cables Three dif ferent ways of routing cables Note: The enclosures in a parallel system can be kept apart, or they can be assembled with interconnection plates. If the enclosures are kept apart, t[...]

UPS Units Apart without Conduits and Interconnection 7 6 7 2 2 8 8 4 5 7 7 3 UPS 1 UPS 2 PBus PBus PBus ABus ABus 1. Remove the front panel (not shown). 2. Loosen the two screws from the cable-inlet plates at the bottom plate of UPS 1 and UPS 2 and then remove the plates. 3. From UPS 1: Run the two PBus cables to the slots on the left side of the e[...]

Note: Proceed the routing of cables into UPS 3 and UPS 4, if applicable. UPS Units Bayed T ogether without Conduits 3 7 6 7 4 2 7 5 2 8 8 UPS 1 UPS 2 PBus PBus PBus ABus ABus 1. Remove the front panel and the top cover (not shown). 2. Loosen the two screws from the cable-inlet plates at the bottom plate of UPS 1 and UPS 2 and then remove the plates[...]

5. From the bottom of UPS 2, run the PBus cables to the slots on the left side of the enclosure and up inside the panel. 6. T ake out the PBus cables and leave these unattached. 7. Run the ABus cable from the maintenance bypass panel to the slots on the left side of the enclosure and up inside the panel the same way as for the PBus cables. 8. Reatt[...]

6 7 5 4 8 8 UPS 2 UPS 1 9. Reinstall the top cover . Note: Proceed the routing of cables into UPS 3 and UPS 4, if applicable. 990-1957C-001 MGE™ Galaxy™ 3500 10-30 kV A 208/220 V Single and Parallel Installation 41[...]

Install Seismic Option Install the Seismic Battery Lock Note: In seismic areas, dispose of the battery securing brackets that were used to secure the batteries during transport and use the seismic battery locks to secure the batteries. Required parts: • Four battery locks and 12 M5 screws for narrow battery enclosures. • Six battery locks and 3[...]

Note: When MBPs and transformer cabinets are installed up against other frames, it is sufcient to install only one cross with a horizontal bracket in top or lower position. 1. Insert pins of the tting into the indicated mounting holes. 2. Mount the brackets in the ttings and secure. Front view 990-1957C-001 MGE™ Galaxy™ 3500 10-30 kV A[...]

Final Mechanical Installation Connect Battery Securing Brackets for Stability Caution: W ait until the system is ready to be powered up before installing batteries. Failure to do so can result in a deep dischar ge of the batteries and cause permanent damage (the time from the battery installation time till the UPS is powered up should not exceed 72[...]

Reinstall the T op Cover and the Front Panel M o d el : Se ri al : B A TT ER Y U NI T M o d el : Se ri a l: B A TT ER Y U NI T M o d e l : Se r i al : B ATT ERY U NI T M o d e l : Se ri a l: B ATT ERY UNI T M o d e l : Se ri a l: BATT E R Y UNI T M o d e l: Se r ia l: B A TT E R Y U NIT M o d e l: Se ri a l: BAT TER Y U NIT M o d e l: Se r i al : B[...]

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