POWER AVAILABILITY

NX™ UPS
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

10-30kVA
208V, 60Hz
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1.1 Bypass Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1.2 Operating Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.0 OPERATOR CONTROL AND DISPLAY PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.1 Operator Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1.1 Display Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Mimic Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Alarm Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 LCD Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.6 Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.7 UPS System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.8 LCD Menus and Data Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.9 Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.10 Current Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.11 UPS Status Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.12 Types of LCD Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.12.1 Opening Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.12.2 Default Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.12.3 UPS Help Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.12.4 Screen Saver Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.13 Pop-Up Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.13.1 From Bypass to Inverter Mode With Power Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.13.2 From Inverter to Bypass Mode With Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.13.3 System Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.13.4 Battery Capacity Test Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1 NX Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1.1 Power Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2 UPS Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.1 Start-Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.2 Verify Switching Between Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 Switching the UPS from Normal to Maintenance Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 Powering Down the UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Powering Down the UPS and Maintaining Power to Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.6 Emergency Shutdown With EPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.7 Auto Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.8 Reset After Shutdown for Emergency Stop (EPO Action) or Other Conditions . . . . . . . . . . 23

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4.0 OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1 Communication and Other User Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.1 External Battery Temperature Detect Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.2 Analog Input Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.3 Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.4 RS232 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.5 RS485 Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.6 Intellislot™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.2 LBS Mode (Load Bus Synchronization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Battery Start (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

APPENDIX A - UPS STATUS MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 FIGURES
Figure 1 Single module block diagram (dual input configuration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 2 Overview of control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 3 Detailed view of control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 4 Mimic display indicators location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 5 Location of control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 6 Alarm buzzer location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 7 Sections of the LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 8 Menu tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 9 Current status and history log records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Figure 10 Opening display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 11 Default screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 12 Help screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 13 Screen saver window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 14 Power switches - 10kVA NX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 15 Typical configuration for single UPS with external Maintenance Bypass Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Figure 16 Options diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TABLES
Table 1 Mimic display status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 2 Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 3 Icons for navigation keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 4 Description of items in UPS system window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 5 Descriptions of UPS menus and data window items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Table 6 UPS operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 7 Rotary switch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Table 8 UPS status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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 General Description

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.1 Introduction
Liebert’s NX™ Uninterruptible Power Supply system provides continuous, high-quality AC power to
your business-critical equipment, such as telecommunications and data processing equipment. The
NX UPS supplies power that is free of the disturbances and variations in voltage and frequency com-
mon to utility power, which is subject to brownouts, blackouts, surges and sags.
The NX utilizes the latest in high-frequency, double-conversion pulse width modulation (PWM) tech-
nology and fully digital controls to enhance its reliability and increase the ease of use.
The standard Liebert NX consists of the UPS and internal batteries in a compact, single cabinet.
As shown in Figure 1, the AC utility source is input at CB1 and the rectifier converts the AC utility
into DC power. The inverter converts that DC power from the utility—or DC power from the batter-
ies—into AC power for the load. The batteries power the load through the inverter in the event of a
power failure. The utility source can also power the load through the static bypass.
If maintenance or repair of the UPS is necessary, the load can be switched without interruption in
service to the maintenance bypass.

Figure 1 Single module block diagram (dual input configuration)

Maintenance Bypass

SW1/D
Static Switch
Bypass Input
SW1/C UPS Output
Contactor

AC Utility Input Rectifier

CB1 SW1/A
Contactor
Inverter
Neutral Wire Neutral Wire
Battery
SW1/B
Charger
Discharge

Battery

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1.1.1 Bypass Supplies

The circuit block labeled “Static Switch” and “Contactor” in Figure 1 contains an electronically con-
trolled switching circuit that enables the critical load to be connected to either the inverter output or
to a bypass power source via the static bypass line. During normal system operation the load is con-
nected to the inverter and the inverter contactor is closed; but in the event of a UPS overload or
inverter failure, the load is automatically transferred to the static bypass line.
To provide a clean (no-break) load transfer between the inverter output and static bypass line, the
static switch activates, connecting the load to bypass. To achieve this, the inverter output and bypass
supply must be fully synchronized during normal operating conditions. This is achieved through the
inverter control electronics, which make the inverter frequency track that of the static bypass supply,
provided that the bypass remains within an acceptable frequency window.
A manually controlled, maintenance bypass supply is incorporated into the UPS design. It enables the
critical load to be powered from the utility (bypass) supply while the UPS is shut down for routine
maintenance.
NOTE
When the UPS is operating in bypass mode or on maintenance bypass, the connected
equipment is not protected from power failures or surges and sags.

1.1.2 Operating Modes

The UPS is designed to operate as an on-line, double-conversion, reverse-transfer system in the fol-
lowing modes:

Normal Mode
Operating in normal mode, the NX rectifier derives power from a utility AC source and supplies regu-
lated DC power to the inverter, which regenerates precise AC power to supply the connected equip-
ment. The rectifier also uses the utility source power to charge the batteries.

Battery Mode
When utility AC power fails, the NX protects the critical load by instantaneously channeling battery
power to the inverter which continues supporting the critical load without interruption. When utility
power returns and is within acceptable limits, the NX automatically shifts back to Normal mode, with
the rectifier powering the critical load.

Bypass Mode
When the NX is in bypass mode, the load is directly supported by utility power and is without battery
backup protection.
The NX’s static transfer switch will shift the load from the inverter to bypass mode without an inter-
ruption in AC power if the inverter is synchronous with the bypass and any of the following occurs:
• inverter fails
• inverter overload capacity is exceeded
• inverter is manually turned off by user
NOTE
If the inverter is asynchronous with the bypass, the static switch will transfer the load from the
inverter to the bypass WITH interruption in AC power to the critical load. This interruption
will be less than 15ms (in 50Hz), or less than 13.33ms (in 60Hz). This interruption time may be
altered by modifying the Output transfer interrupt time setting.

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Maintenance Mode
For maintenance or repair, the NX may be operated in maintenance mode. To place the NX in mainte-
nance mode, the load must be transferred to bypass and the inverter must be turned off. When those
conditions are met, the rotary switch may be turned to MAINT and the UPS may be shut down, per-
mitting disconnecting the batteries for maintenance.

! CAUTION
The internal maintenance bypass must not be used when the UPS system is in 1+1 parallel.

! WARNING
The UPS input and output must be protected with external overcurrent protection devices. In
maintenance mode, the input and output busbars remain energized.

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2.0 OPERATOR CONTROL AND DISPLAY PANEL

2.1 Operator Control Panel
The control panel and LCD on the front of the NX lets the operator:
• turn the UPS on or off
• transfer into the various operating modes
• silence alarms
• check the status of the UPS and its batteries, including all measured parameters, events and
alarms
The main areas of the control panel are shown below in Figure 2 and detailed in Figure 3.
• Mimic Display - view the status of the NX in single-line diagram format—indicators show status
by changing color when ON, flashing or OFF
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Navigation keys - view status and operational data from
the NX in tabular format
• Control buttons - turn the NX on or off, silence alarms
Figure 2 Overview of control panel
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Main Bypass Output

A(AB) B(BC) C(CA)

EPO
Vphase V 120 120 120
Iphase A 20.5 20.5 20.5
Liquid Crystal Freq. Hz
Vline V
50.1
208
50.1
208
50.1
208 Control
Display (LCD) P. F. 0.99 0.99 0.99 INVERTER ON INVERTER OFF buttons
Input Breaker Closed 01-12 12:28:16
Manual Turn On 01-12 12:30:06
UPS in Norm al Mode 01-22 12:30:16

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FAULT CLEAR SILENCE ON/OFF
Navigation keys F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

2.1.1 Display Panel Layout

Figure 3 shows the control panel in greater detail, identifying individual items that are described in
the rest of this section.
Figure 3 Detailed view of control panel
2 5 6 9
1 3 4 7 8

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10 11
Main Bypass Output

A(AB) B(BC) C(CA)

EPO
Vphase V 120 120 120
Iphase A 20.5 20.5 20.5
Freq. Hz
Vline V
50.1
208
50.1
208
50.1
208
12 13
P. F. 0.99 0.99 0.99 INVERTER ON INVERTER OFF
Input Breaker Closed 01-12 12:28:16
Manual Turn On 01-12 12:30:06
UPS in Norm al Mode 01-22 12:30:16

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FAULT CLEAR SILENCE ON/OFF
F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

14 15 16 17 18 19
Mimic indicators Control buttons Navigation keys
1. Rectifier indicator 8. Button cover 15. F1
2. Battery indicator 9. EPO button 16. F2
3. Bypass indicator 10. INVERTER ON button 17. F3
4. Inverter indicator 11. INVERTER OFF button 18. F4
5. Load indicator 12. FAULT CLEAR button 19. Help
6. Alarm indicator 13. SILENCE ON/OFF button
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7. Buzzer 14. LCD

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2.2 Mimic Display Indicators

The Mimic display on the front panel consists of six indicators arranged in a single-line diagram
depicting the various paths of UPS power, as shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Mimic display indicators location

2 5 6
Mimic indicators 1 3 4
1. Rectifier indicator
2. Battery indicator
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4. Inverter indicator Main Bypass Output

EPO
5. Load indicator Vphase V
A(AB)
120
B(BC)
120
C(CA)
120

6. Alarm indicator Iphase A

Freq. Hz
20.5
50.1
20.5
50.1
20.5
50.1
Vline V 208 208 208

The current operational status of the NX is indicated by the color of the indicators—green, amber or
red—and whether they are ON (solid), flashing or OFF. Table 1 provides a guide to interpreting the
various states of the indicators.
Table 1 Mimic display status indicators
Indicator
(see Figure 4) Green Flashing Green / Amber Red Off
Flashing Green: Utility normal, Rectifier is normal, but utility is
1. Rectifier Load on rectifier Rectifier fault
but rectifier not operating abnormal
Battery powering Flashing Green: Battery pre- Battery or battery Battery and converter are normal,
2. Battery
the load warning (low battery) converter abnormal* and battery is not discharging
Load on Bypass Bypass out of
3. Bypass — Bypass Normal
power normal range
Inverter powering Flashing Green: Inverter on
4. Inverter Inverter fault Inverter normal, but off
the load normally standby
UPS output
5. Load UPS output on — UPS no output
overloaded
No alarms—UPS Amber: UPS has general UPS has serious
6. Alarm —
working normally alarm fault
* Battery or battery converter abnormal events include these event messages (see Table 8 in Appendix A): No Battery, Battery Replaced,
Battery Reverse, Batt. Conv. Over. Curr., Batt. Converter Fault, Batt. Converter Overtemp.

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2.3 Control Buttons

The Control Buttons on the front panel may be used to shut down the UPS completely, turn the
inverter on or off, restart the UPS after a fault and silence the alarm, as shown in Figure 5. The
function of each button is described in Table 2.

NOTE
To activate a button properly, press and hold until you hear a short beep—about two seconds.
Figure 5 Location of control buttons
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Main Bypass Output

A(AB) B(BC) C(CA)

EPO
11 Control buttons
Vphase V
Iphase A
120
20.5
120
20.5
120
20.5
8. Button cover
Freq. Hz
Vline V
50.1
208
50.1
208
50.1
208 12 9. EPO button
P. F. 0.99 0.99 0.99 INVERTER ON INVERTER OFF 10. INVERTER ON button
Input Breaker Closed
Manual Turn On
01-12 12:28:16
01-12 12:30:06
13 11. INVERTER OFF button
UPS in Norm al Mode 01-22 12:30:16

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12. FAULT CLEAR button
FAULT CLEAR SILENCE ON/OFF 13. SILENCE ON/OFF button
F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

Table 2 Control buttons

Button
(see Figure 5) Function
Completely shuts down the UPS, including the static switch.
14. EPO CAUTION: Use caution before pressing the Emergency Power Off (EPO) button. This
button completely shuts down the unit and the critical load.
Press this button to start the inverter.
15. INVERTER ON
NOTE: If the inverter is not ready, this will not activate the UPS.
Press this button to shut down the inverter during operation. The load will be transferred
16. INVERTER OFF
to static bypass.
After the UPS shuts down due to a fault and the alarm condition has been resolved, press
17. FAULT CLEAR
this button to clear the fault and restart the UPS.
Press this button once to silence the alarm buzzer when an alarm is active. Any new fault
18. SILENCE ON/OFF will sound the buzzer again.
If the alarm buzzer is not beeping, press this button to test the alarm sound.

2.4 Alarm Buzzer

The alarm buzzer produces three types of sounds:
• Single beep - when any Control button is pressed
• Single beep repeating every two seconds - the system has a general alarm
• Continuous - the system has a serious fault
If the alarm buzzer makes no sound, the system may be operating properly or the alarm may have
been silenced manually.
Figure 6 Alarm buzzer location

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30KVA-3X3 Unit #1 Norm al

Main Bypass Output

A(AB) B(BC) C(CA)

EPO
Vphase V 120 120 120
Iphase A 20.5 20.5 20.5
Freq. Hz 50.1 50.1 50.1
Vline V 208 208 208
Alarm P. F. 0.99 0.99 0.99 INVERTER ON INVERTER OFF

Buzzer Input Breaker Closed

Manual Turn On
01-12 12:28:16
01-12 12:30:06
UPS i N lM d 01 22 12 30 16

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2.5 LCD Overview

The LCD on the front panel has five main sections, as shown in Figure 7. Press the F1 key below the
LCD to scroll through these sections.
• UPS system information - view UPS name and model, date and time, overall status (see
Table 4).
• LCD Menu - choose a category of data items to appear below the menus (see Table 5).
• Data and settings - view data items for the selected menu (see Table 5).
• Current status messages - check the most recent UPS event and alarm messages (see Table 8
in Appendix A).
• Navigation key icons - look at the icon above each navigation key to determine how the key
operates when pressed (see 2.6 - Navigation Keys).
The LCD displays alarm information in real time. After appearing in the current status section of the
LCD, status messages are stored in the history log—512 records can be stored and retrieved.
Figure 7 Sections of the LCD

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30kVA-3X3 Single Normal information
LCD menu Mains Bypass Output
L1-N/L2 L2-N/L3 L3-N/L1
L-N voltage (V) 119.8 119.4 119.4
L-N current (A) 0.3 0.5 0.6
Data & settings
Frequency (Hz) 59.97 59.97 59.97
L-L voltage (A) 207.1 206.8 207.1
Power factor 0.00 0.00 0.00

Fault reset 01-22 10:32

Current status Manual turn on 01-22 10:32
messages Normal mode 01-22 11:05

? Navigation
key icons

F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

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2.6 Navigation Keys

The navigation keys on the front panel—F1 through F4 and Help—are used to access the LCD to view
the current status and other information about the NX.
Navigation key icons on the LCD appear above each key to indicate its operation (see Table 3). The
keys are “soft keys” that can change functions according to the icon.
• Use F1 either to move to a different portion of the LCD (shift icon) or to escape to a previous view
(ESC icon).
• Use F2 and F3 as cursor keys to move left and right or up and down, depending on the icons dis-
played above the keys.
• Use F4 as an Enter key to confirm a choice.
• Use HELP to access help information on the LCD.
Table 3 Icons for navigation keys
Key F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

Functions
Available
Shift Left Right
?
ESC Enter Help

Exit Up Down

2.7 UPS System Information

The UPS system information displayed at the top of the LCD is detailed in Table 4.
Table 4 Description of items in UPS system window
No. Item Type Explanation
1 Liebert NXb UPS name
2 2002-10-12 Current date
3 12:30:36 Current time
030 means UPS model is 30kVA;
4 030kVA-3x3
3x3 means 3 by 3 system (three phase input and output)
Unit #1 #1 of 6 Paralleled changed to “Unit #1”
5
Single UPS is configured as a single unit system running in Normal mode
Normal UPS in normal condition, inverter feed load, no warning
6 Warning UPS has a general alarm
Fault UPS has a serious fault

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2.8 LCD Menus and Data Items

The LCD menus provide access to the following categories of information and settings for the UPS.
Selecting a menu changes the information displayed in the UPS data items portion of the LCD. The
menu choices are listed below and described in detail in Table 5.
• Mains - view utility power input data: voltage, current, frequency and power factor
• Bypass - view bypass data: voltage and frequency
• Output - view output data: voltage, current, frequency and power factor
• Load - view load data: load percent, output current, output power and crest factor (CF)
• System - view system data
• Battery - view battery characteristics—voltage, current, temperature, remaining time and capac-
ity—and messages when the battery is boost/float charging or disconnected
• Records - access the history log—displays all records in the log (newest records added at end)
• Language - select a language for LCD text (choices appear in the native language)
• Settings - configure UPS settings: adjust the display contrast, choose a format for date display,
set the date and time, set up the UPS for modem communications (baud rate, address, mode and
phone numbers to dial for alarm notifications) and change the password
• Command - start or stop a battery maintenance test, battery capacity test or system test
• Version - view firmware versions for the inverter, rectifier and software display board and the
model information for the UPS
Figure 8 shows a menu tree of the options available from the LCD menus.
Figure 8 Menu tree

Mains (input) Bypass Output Load System

L-N voltage (V) L-N voltage (V) L-N voltage (V) Sout (kVA) Sout (kVA)
L-N current (A) Frequency (Hz) L-N current (A) Pout (kW) Pout (kW)
Frequency (Hz) L-L voltage (A) Frequency (Hz) Qout (kVAR) Qout (kVAR)
L-L voltage (A) L-L voltage (A) Loadlevel % Single unit, no
Power factor Power factor Crest factor parallel data

Battery Records Language Settings

Battery voltage (V) (history log) (Choices for Display contrast
Battery current (A) display) Date format set
Battery temperature (°C) Date & time
Remain Time Min. Comm1 baud rate
Battery capacity (%) Comm2 baud rate
Battery boost charging Comm3 baud rate
Battery float charging Communication address
Battery disconnected Communication mode
Callback times
Phone No.1
Phone No.2
Phone No.3
Command password

Command Version
Battery maintenance test UPS version
Battery capacity test UPS model
System test
Stop testing

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2.9 Language Selection

The LCD menus and data display is available in
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12 languages. To select a different language: 30kVA-3X3 Single Normal

• From the main menu, press the F1 (shift) key Battery Records Language
to move the cursor to the menu at the top of
ENGLISH DEUTSCH
the screen. POLSKI FRANCAIS ITALIANO
• Press F2 and F3 (left and right arrows) as ESPAÑOL NEDERLANDS SVENSKA
РУССКИЙ PORTUGUÊS
needed to select the Language menu.
• Press F1 (shift) to move the cursor to the data
and settings area of the LCD.
Fault reset 01-22 10:32
• Use F2 and F3 (up and down) to select the Manual turn on 01-22 10:32
required language. Normal mode 01-22 11:05
• Press the F4 (enter) key to accept the language
selection. ?
• Return to the main menu by repeatedly press-
ing F1 (ESC) as needed; all text on the LCD F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP
will now be displayed in the selected language.

2.10 Current Date and Time

To change the system date and time:
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• From the main menu, press the F1 (shift) key 30kVA-3X3 Single Normal
to move the cursor to the menu at the top of Records Language Settings
the screen.
Display contrast
• Press F2 and F3 (left and right arrows) as
needed to select the Settings menu. Date format set M/D/Y
D/M/Y M/D/Y Y/M/D
• Press F1 (shift) to move the cursor to the data
Date & time
and settings area of the LCD. 01-22-2004 12:30:36
• Use F2 and F3 (up and down) to select the
Fault reset 01-22 10:32
Date & Time option, then press F4 (enter).
Manual turn on 01-22 10:32
• Position the cursor on the row in which the Normal mode 01-22 11:05
date and time are displayed, then press
F4 (enter). ?
• Using the F2 and F3 (up and down) keys,
enter the current time and date information. F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP
• Press F4 (enter) to save the settings, then
press F1 (ESC) to return to the main menu.

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Table 5 Descriptions of UPS menus and data window items

Menu Type Item Type Explanation
L-N voltage (V) Phase voltage
L-N current (A) Phase current
Mains
Frequency (Hz) Input frequency
(input)
L-L voltage (A) Line-line voltage
Power factor Power factor
L-N voltage (V) Phase voltage
Bypass Frequency (Hz) Bypass frequency
L-L voltage (A) Line-line voltage
L-N voltage (V) Phase voltage
L-N current (A) Phase current
Output Frequency (Hz) Input frequency
L-L voltage (A) Line-line voltage
Power factor Power factor
Sout (kVA) Sout: Apparent power
Pout (kW) Pout: Active power
Load Qout (kVAR) Qout: Reactive power
Loadlevel % The percent of the UPS rating load
Crest factor Output current Crest Factor
Sout (kVA) Sout: Apparent power
Pout (kW) Pout: Active power
System
Qout (kVAR) Qout: Reactive power
Single unit, no parallel data When configured as a single unit, UPS has only native load, no system load.
Battery voltage (V) Battery bus voltage
Battery current (A) Battery bus current
Battery temperature (°C) Internal battery temperature °C
Remain Time Min. Battery run time remaining
Battery
Battery capacity (%) Percentage of battery life remaining
Battery boost charging Battery is boost charging
Battery float charging Battery is float charging
Battery disconnected Battery is not connected
Records (history log) Displays all records in the history log
Language (choices for text displayed) User may select any of 12 languages for LCD text.
Display contrast Adjust the LCD display contrast
Date format set Choose the format for date display: M/D/Y, D/M/Y, M/D/Y, Y/M/D
Date & time Set the date and time
Comm1 baud rate Communication baud rate setting for Intellislot 1
Comm2 baud rate Communication baud rate setting for Intellislot 2
Comm3 baud rate Communication baud rate setting for Intellislot 3
Communication address This setting is applicable to RS485 communication mode
Communication mode Communication Mode Setting
Settings
When Intellislot 1 Communication mode is Modem, this parameter sets the
Callback times
number of times a number is redialed to send an alarm notification.
When Intellislot 1 Communication mode is Modem, this is the first phone
Phone No.1
number to be dialed (to send an alarm notification).
When Intellislot 1 Communication mode is Modem, this is the second phone
Phone No.2
number to be dialed (to send an alarm notification).
When Intellislot 1 Communication mode is Modem, this is the third phone
Phone No.3
number to be dialed (to send an alarm notification).
Command password User can modify the command password.

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Table 5 Descriptions of UPS menus and data window items

Menu Type Item Type Explanation
This test performs a partial discharge of the battery to obtain a rough estimate
Battery maintenance test
of the battery capacity. Load must be between 20% and 80%.
Command This test performs a full discharge of the battery to obtain a precise measure of
(start / stop Battery capacity test
the battery capacity. Load must be between 20% and 80%.
battery &
system This is a self-test of the UPS. When the user activates this function, a pop-up
System test
tests) window appears about 5 seconds later to show the results.
Manually stops a battery maintenance test, battery capacity test or system
Stop testing
test.
Provides UPS firmware version numbers for the inverter, rectifier and software
UPS version
Version display board.
UPS model Provides UPS model information—for example, 208V-60Hz.

2.11 UPS Status Messages

The NX displays status changes as they occur in the current status window of the LCD, then later
stores that data in the history log, as shown in Figure 9.
• Current Status Window: The status messages are displayed chronologically and include the
date and time of the events. Three status messages are visible in the window at a time. To see
other messages, use the navigation keys to scroll up or down the list. A status message remains in
the current status area of the LCD until the status changes, when it is moved to the history log.
• History Log: When a record moves to the history log, the time the status changed is recorded.
The history log can hold up to 512 records. History log records may be viewed by accessing the
Records menu.

Figure 9 Current status and history log records

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30kVA-3X3 Single Normal

System Battery Records

Bypass abnormal
01-22-2004 09:57:13
01-22-2004 10:02:16
Inverter asynchronous
01-22-2004 09:57:13 History log
01-22-2004 10:02:21
Mains freq. abnormal (records menu)
01-22-2004 09:57:14
01-22-2004 10:02:14

Fault reset 01-22 10:32

Current status Manual turn on 01-22 10:32
messages Normal mode 01-22 11:05

F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

See Table 8 in Appendix A for a complete list of status messages, along with a description and any
recommended actions.

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2.12 Types of LCD Screens

This section provides a quick guide to the main types of LCD screens.

2.12.1 Opening Display

As the UPS begins powering up, the opening display appears, as shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10 Opening display

F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

2.12.2 Default Screen

After the UPS has powered up and completed a self-test, the output screen appears, as shown in
Figure 11. This window is the default screen.
Figure 11 Default screen

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30kVA-3X3 Single Normal

Mains Bypass Output

L1-N/L2 L2-N/L3 L3-N/L1
L-N voltage (V) 119.8 119.4 119.4
L-N current (A) 0.3 0.5 0.6
Frequency (Hz) 59.97 59.97 59.97
L-L voltage (A) 207.1 206.8 207.1
Power factor 0.00 0.00 0.00

Fault reset 01-22 10:32

Manual turn on 01-22 10:32
Normal mode 01-22 11:05

F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

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2.12.3 UPS Help Screen

Press the HELP key below the LCD to display the Help window shown in Figure 12. (Press the
HELP key again to exit the Help window.)

Figure 12 Help screen

Help information
Select the current record window

Select the previous menu item

Q3
Q2
Q1 Q5

Press help key back to main menu

F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

2.12.4 Screen Saver Window

If there has been no interaction with the NX’s LCD for 2 minutes, the screen saver window appears. It
remains on the LCD for 2 minutes, then the screen will go dark. The LCD will become active again
when any key is pressed.

Figure 13 Screen saver window

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30kVA-3X3 Single Normal

Press any key back to main menu

F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP

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2.13 Pop-Up Windows

Pop-up prompt windows appear when the user must confirm a choice or perform an operation. This
section describes the pop-up windows.

2.13.1 From Bypass to Inverter Mode With Power Interruption

If the bypass voltage or frequency exceeds the synchronized range
and utility voltage or frequency is normal, the inverter cannot be in Transfer with Interrupt,
synchronization with the bypass, and the output can only transfer please confirm or cancel
to inverter after an interruption of about 15ms when the user
presses the INVERTER ON button. Before transferring, the system
will let the user confirm whether the interruption can be accepted,
as shown at right. If the bypass voltage returns to normal before
the user makes confirmation, the UPS will transfer to inverter
mode automatically. At the same time, the prompt window will close.

2.13.2 From Inverter to Bypass Mode With Interruption

If the bypass voltage or frequency exceeds the synchronized range
and the UPS is in inverter mode, the system must let the user to This operation leads to
confirm and accept the power interruption danger before pressing output shutdown,
confirm or cancel
the INVERTER OFF button to shut down the output of the
inverter. The user can also cancel the shutdown operation, as
shown at right. If the bypass voltage returns to normal before the user makes the confirmation, the
UPS will transfer to bypass operation mode automatically, and at the same time the prompt window
will disappear soon.

2.13.3 System Self-Test

When a system self-test is completed, a pop-up window reports the
results of the test, as shown at right. System Self-Test finished,
Everything is OK
• Press the F4 (Enter) key and the pop-up window closes.

2.13.4 Battery Capacity Test Confirmation

When a battery capacity test is started from the Command menu,
the battery will be discharged to low-battery warning level. The NX Battery will be depleted,
asks for confirmation before the test is started, as shown at right. Confirm or cancel

• To confirm the choice and begin the battery capacity test, press
the F4 (Enter) key and the pop-up window disappears.
• To cancel the test, press the F1 (ESC) key. The pop-up window disappears.

NOTE
For a battery capacity test to function properly, the load must be between 20% and 80%.

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3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 NX Operating Modes

The NX can operate in any of four modes, as shown in Table 6. This section provides instructions on
switching between modes, resetting the UPS, switching the inverter On and Off and performing other
operations.
Table 6 UPS operating modes
Operating Rotary Switch
Mode Position Description
Normal
NORMAL The UPS is powering the load.
Operation
The UPS is shut down but the load is connected to utility power via the
On Maintenance Maintenance Bypass Supply line.
MAINT
Bypass NOTE: The load is not protected against disturbances in AC input power in this
mode.
No load power is supplied by the UPS. The load is connected to utility power
via the Maintenance Bypass Supply line.
On Test TEST
NOTE: The load is not protected against disturbances in AC input power in this
mode.
BYPASS The load power is supplied through the static bypass line. This may be
On Static
or considered as a temporary mode during load transfers between inverter and
Bypass
NORMAL maintenance bypass or supply under abnormal operating conditions.

NOTE
1. The user controls and indicators mentioned in these procedures are identified in 2.0 -
Operator Control and Display Panel.
2. The audible alarm may sound at various points during these procedures. It can be canceled
at any time by pressing the SILENCE ON/OFF push button.

NOTE
This unit refers to some modes and conditions that are set or adjusted using proprietary service
software. To take advantage of all the available features for the NX, the unit must be
commissioned by a Liebert factory-trained service engineer.

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3.1.1 Power Switches

The UPS can be isolated by means of power switches, mounted inside the cabinet and accessible after
opening the front door.
The location of the UPS power switches is shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14 Power switches - 10kVA NX

CB1 - Utility
Connection
Inside the door,
left side
SW1 - Rotary Switch
Inside the door, near
the center (above the
batteries)

The UPS unit power switches are CB1 and SW1.

• CB1 - Input Isolator. Connects the utility supply to the UPS input.
• SW1 - Rotary switch. Has four positions—NORMAL, BYPASS, TEST and MAINT—that corre-
spond to different positions of the SW1-A/B/C/D.
The positions of the rotary switch (SW1) are:
• SW1-A - Output Isolator. Connects the output of the UPS to the load.
• SW1-B - Neutral Isolator. Connects neutral to the UPS.
• SW1-C - Bypass Isolator. Connects the UPS with the bypass supply.
• SW1-D - Maintenance Bypass Isolator. Permits supply of the load directly by the bypass
line for maintenance of the UPS unit.
The functions of the rotary switch are shown in Table 7.
Table 7 Rotary switch configuration
Rotary
switch OUTPUT BYPASS MAINT NEUTRAL
position (SW1-A) (SW1-C) (SW1-D) (SW1-B)
NORMAL ✔ ✔ ✔
BYPASS ✔ ✔ ✔
TEST ✔ ✔ ✔
MAINT ✔

NOTE
Do NOT turn the rotary switch too fast. Allow the rotary switch to stay in each position at least
three seconds before turning it to the next position.

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3.2 UPS Start-Up

The NX must be fully installed and commissioned before startup, and external power isolators must
be closed. Once those general conditions are met, the UPS may be started.

3.2.1 Start-Up Procedure

To start the UPS from a fully powered-down condition:
1. Open the UPS door to gain access to the main power switches.

! WARNING
During this procedure the output terminals will become live.
If any load equipment is connected to the UPS output terminals, please check with the load
user and ascertain whether it is safe to apply power to the load. If the load is not ready to
receive power, then ensure that it is safely isolated from the UPS output terminals.

! CAUTION
Do not operate the rotary switch too fast. Always wait at least three seconds when rotating
the switch from one position to another.

2. Close CB1.
3. Turn the rotary switch to TEST.
The bypass contactor (M2) closes automatically and the LCD begins to show start-up screens.
The Rectifier indicator flashes green while the rectifier is starting up. It stops flashing and
becomes solid green about 30 seconds after the rectifier enters the normal operation state.
After initialization, the bypass static switch closes.
Because output switch SW1-A is still open, the UPS
channels power through Maintenance Bypass Supply
line (SW1-D). The bypass indicator extinguishes, pro-
vided that the bypass is normal.
The opening display is shown in the figure at right.
The UPS Mimic display indicators will be:
# Indicator State
1 Rectifier indicator Off
2 Battery indicator Off
3 Bypass indicator Off
4 Inverter indicator Off F1 F2 F3 F4 HELP
5 Load indicator Off
6 Alarm indicator Off

! WARNING
Do NOT turn the rotary switch until the rectifier indicator stops flashing green.

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4. Turn the rotary switch to BYPASS.

# Indicator State
1 Rectifier indicator Green
2 Battery indicator Off
3 Bypass indicator Green
4 Inverter indicator Off
5 Load indicator Green
6 Alarm indicator Amber

The maintenance switch SW1-D opens and output switch SW1-A closes. The UPS powers from
static bypass instead of from maintenance bypass. The bypass and load indicators turn on. The
design of the rotary switch ensures uninterrupted output.
5. Turn the rotary switch to NORMAL, then press the INVERTER ON control button for 2 seconds.
The inverter will start and the inverter indicator will flash green. After the inverter is ready, the
UPS transfers from bypass to inverter, the bypass indicator turns off and the inverter and load
indicators turn on.
The UPS is operating normally. The UPS Mimic display indicators will:
# Indicator State
1 Rectifier indicator Green
2 Battery indicator Off
3 Bypass indicator Off
4 Inverter indicator Green
5 Output indicator Green
6 Alarm indicator Green

3.2.2 Verify Switching Between Operation Modes

Switch from Normal Mode to Battery Mode
• Open CB1 to enter battery mode. This breaks the utility connection to the NX.
To return to normal mode, close CB1 after a few seconds. The rectifier will restart automatically
after 10 seconds and resume feeding power to the inverter.

Switch from Normal Mode to Bypass Mode

• Press INVERTER OFF button to switch to bypass mode.

NOTE
In bypass mode, the load is being powered by the utility and is not receiving conditioned power
through the rectifier.

Switch from Bypass Mode to Normal Mode

• Turn the rotary switch to NORMAL.
• In bypass mode, press the INVERTER ON button. When the rectifier is ready, the UPS will
switch to normal mode.

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3.3 Switching the UPS from Normal to Maintenance Bypass

Follow the procedure below to transfer the load from the inverter output to the Maintenance Bypass
line of the UPS.

! CAUTION
Before performing this operation, read the messages on the LCD to be sure that bypass supply
is regular and the inverter is synchronous with it. If those conditions are not present, there is
a risk of a short interruption in powering the load.

This procedure assumes that UPS is operating normally.

1. Press the INVERTER OFF button on the right side of the operator control panel for longer than
2 seconds.
The Inverter indicator will turn off and the alarm indicator (6) will turn amber and an audible
alarm will sound. The load will transfer to bypass and the inverter will shut off.

NOTE
Pressing the Alarm Silence Switch cancels the audible alarm, but leaves the warning message
displayed until the appropriate condition is rectified.

2. Open the UPS door to gain access to the main power switches, SW1 and CB1.
3. Turn the rotary switch to BYPASS position. The UPS Bypass Static Switch still supply power to
load.
4. Turn the rotary switch to TEST. The load is now on maintenance bypass.
5. Turn the rotary switch to MAINT.
6. Open rectifier switch CB1. All operator indicators and messages will turn off as the utility driven
internal power supplies decay. The unit will power down, but the load will continue to be supplied
by the manual Maintenance bypass.

! WARNING
Wait 5 minutes for the internal DC busbar capacitors to discharge.

! WARNING
Even with the UPS in maintenance bypass and “Off,” portions of the unit are still energized.
Service is to be performed by qualified personnel only.

! CAUTION
The load equipment is not protected from normal supply aberrations when operating in the
maintenance bypass mode.

3.4 Powering Down the UPS

To power down the UPS completely, follow the procedures in 3.3 - Switching the UPS from Nor-
mal to Maintenance Bypass.
To completely isolate the UPS from the AC supplies, the main external power input isolator (both iso-
lators, where separate supplies are provided for rectifier and bypass) should be opened (see
Figure 15).

! WARNING
To prevent injury to personnel, lockout or tagout the service supplies.

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3.5 Powering Down the UPS and Maintaining Power to Load

NOTE
An external Maintenance Bypass Cabinet must be installed before attempting to perform the
following procedure.

If the UPS needs to be shut down completely while maintaining power to the load, follow these steps:
1. Perform Steps 1 through 5 in 3.3 - Switching the UPS from Normal to Maintenance
Bypass.
2. Close the external maintenance bypass switch, QextBYP.
3. To completely isolate the UPS from the AC supplies, the main external power input isolator (both
isolators, where separate supplies are provided for rectifier and bypass) should be opened (see
Figure 15).
On the primary input distribution panel, which is often located distant from the UPS area, a label
should be posted advising service personnel that the UPS circuit is under maintenance.

! WARNING
Wait 5 minutes for the internal DC busbar capacitors to discharge.

The UPS is now completely powered down.

NOTE
The Maintenance Bypass Power switch may be operated at any time while the UPS is powered
down to connect the load to the maintenance bypass supply if required.

The procedure can be performed only after the installation has been completed (which includes the
maintenance bypass cabinet), after the system has been placed in operation by authorized personnel
and after the external power switches (QINextBYP) have been closed. See the reference drawing of
Figure 15 for more information.

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Figure 15 Typical configuration for single UPS with external Maintenance Bypass Cabinet

Input distribution

QinUPS QINextBYP

Supplied by others N

Input mains Bypass mains Ext bypass

supply supply mains
U1/V1/W1 U3/V3/W3

Battery UPS
circuit
breaker 1 Q1

Rectifier
Battery 1

CB
Inverter
X1 J10

Static Q2
switch
Q3BP
Y EXT BYP Q5
EXT SW OUT

U2/V2/W2/N2

UPS
output

QoutUPS

Maintenance
Bypass Cabinet Y

QextBYP

To load

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3.6 Emergency Shutdown With EPO

This circuit has been designed to switch off the UPS in emergency conditions (i.e., fire, flood, etc.). The
system will turn off the rectifier, inverter and stop powering the load immediately (including the
inverter and bypass), and the battery stop charging or discharging.

3.7 Auto Restart

When main and bypass sources fail due to utility power failure, the system will operate on battery
continuously until shut down due to battery end of discharge (EOD).
When “Auto Recovery after EOD Enabling” is enabled, the UPS will enable output power after the
main or bypass source becomes normal, or after the user pushes the “Fault Reset” button. After the
time set in “Auto Recovery after EOD delay time” has expired and the rectifier is ready, the inverter
will be turned on automatically. The UPS will be in normal mode.
When “Auto Recovery after EOD Enabling” is disabled, the UPS will not turn back on—even if the
main or bypass source recovers—until the user pushes the “Fault Reset” button.
The default setting for “Auto Recovery after EOD Enabling” is disabled, and the default setting for
“Auto Recovery after EOD delay time” is 10 minutes.

3.8 Reset After Shutdown for Emergency Stop (EPO Action) or Other Conditions
Once all appropriate measures have been taken to correct the problem indicated by the alarm mes-
sage appearing on the operator control panel display, carry out this procedure to restore the UPS to
regular operation following an EPO action or for the following reasons: Inverter Over temperature,
Cut-off Overload, Battery Over voltage, excessive switching (BYP: XFER COUNT BLOCK), etc.
When the user confirms that the fault is cleared:
1. Press the FAULT CLEAR button to let the system exit the emergency off state.

NOTE
The rectifier will start again, the battery contactor will close and the bypass will begin to power
the load. The Rectifier indicator (1) flashes while the rectifier is starting up. When the rectifier
enters the normal operation state (about 30 seconds), the rectifier indicator turns green.

2. Press the INVERTER ON button (10) on the right side of the operator control panel for longer
than 2 seconds.

NOTE
The rectifier will be turned on automatically when the over temperature fault disappears at
5 minutes after the disappearance of overtemperature signals.

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4.0 OPTIONS
Several items of optional equipment are available for connection to the NX UPS.

4.1 Communication and Other User Terminals

The UPS can be integrated into advanced networking environments via UPS monitoring software
such as Windows-based UPS Monitor, HiroLink + HiroVisor, SiteNet, Modbus / Jbus, SiteScan,
SiteScan 2, SNMP, etc. They allow UPS status monitoring and automatic and safe shutdown of the
server and PCs.
With an optional modem card installed, the UPS can dial out to pagers and telephone numbers under
selected or pre-defined alarm conditions.

4.1.1 External Battery Temperature Detect Interface

A connector at the X7 slot permits installing an optional TMP12Z temperature detector for external
batteries. (A temperature detector is installed for the NX’s internal batteries.)

4.1.2 Analog Input Interface

At the X6 slot, there are two analog signal channels. Input range is from 0 to +5V, and the precision is
2%. “ENV-T” is used for environment temperature detecting.

4.1.3 Power Output

The X5 slot can provide power for a modem or an external SNMP card. Available voltage is from 9V to
12V. The maximum current is 500mA.

4.1.4 RS232 Interface

There are two RS232 interface at the monitor board: “BACKGROUND 232-1” and “BACKGROUND
232-2”.
“BACKGROUND 232-1” can be connected to Modem for remote monitor. 232-1 and 485_1 share the
same one serial communication resource (SCI 1), they can not be connect to monitor device at the
same time.
“BACKGROUND 232-2” can not be connected to Modem. It shares the same one serial communication
resource (SCI 2) with Intellislot 2. They can not be connected to monitor device at the same time.

! CAUTION
To maintain safety (SELV) barriers and for electromagnetic compatibility, signal cables should
be segregated and run separate from all other power cables, by 25mm where applicable.

4.1.5 RS485 Interface

There are two RS485 interface at the X4 slot: 485_1 and 485_2. 485_1 can be used only when the UPS
is in “Multipoint to point” mode. The two parallel UPS modules’ 485_1 can be connected together to
background. 485_1 and 232-1 share the same one serial communication resource (SCI 1), they can not
be connected to monitor device at the same time. If not on “parallel monitor mode”, 485_1 is disabled.
485_2 shares the same one serial communication resource (SCI 3) with Intellislot 3. They can not be
connected to monitor device at the same time.

4.1.6 Intellislot™
The NX UPS contains three Intellislot communication slots to allow the operator to field install
optional communication cards. Each bus can independently communicate via Liebert ESP2 protocol,
and cards that translate the information on the bus to the specific protocol needed: Modbus / Jbus,
SNMP, IGMnet and serial port card. But Intellislot 1 and RS232 use one common bus; only one of
them can be used at the same time. The Intellislot communication slots are designed to provide sim-
ple installation where all electrical connections are made via a 34 pin edge card connector. These
option cards allow the UPS to communicate via multiple communication methods to monitoring appli-
cation interfaces.

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4.2 LBS Mode (Load Bus Synchronization)

The function of LBS is to keep the output of two independent UPS systems (single unit or multiple
unit) in synchronization even when the two systems are operating in different modes (bypass/
inverter) or on batteries. It is usually used with an STS (Static Transfer Switch) connected to the crit-
ical load to achieve dual bus configuration.

! CAUTION
In LBS configuration, both units must be supplied from the same utility source.

4.3 Battery Start (Optional)

With this option, the NX UPS can be started with power supplied only by the batteries (at charged
condition). This type of start, in the absence of utility power, allows independent utilization of battery
power and provides for higher availability in some circumstances.

! CAUTION
Before attempting to start the UPS without utility power present, ensure that the batteries
are fully charged—over 2.1V per cell—and will supply adequate run time to the load.

Figure 16 Options diagram

Insulation Gap

RS232 Modem RS232/Modem

DB9
Compatible Design
SCI Channel 1#
RS485/232 RS232
Intellislot-1
Converter
Phoenix
RS485 Bus-1/2 4 Pin

RS485/232 RS232
SCI Channel 3# Intellislot-3
Converter

RS232
SCI Channel 2# RS232 Intellislot-2

DB9

Dry Contactor

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APPENDIX A - UPS STATUS MESSAGES

Table 8 shows all event messages as they appear in the current status area of the LCD or the history
log, along with a description and recommended actions, if any. For further information on the current
status area and the history log, see 2.11 - UPS Status Messages.
Table 8 UPS status messages
No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
1 Inverter Comm. Fail The RS485 communication between internal monitor and inverter fails.
2 Rectifier Comm. Fail The RS485 communication between internal monitor and rectifier fails
The CAN communication between different UPSs within a parallel system fails.
Suggested Action
1. Check if there are some UPS not powered on in the parallel system. If so, power on
these UPSs and check if the alarm disappears.
2. Compare the actual number of UPS in the parallel system with the setting number of
3 Parallel Comm. Fail
any UPS via the configuration software. If they are different, change the setting number
via the configuration software.
3. If they are coincident,
a. Check the connection status of parallel cables.
b. Replace the parallel board and try again.
The Battery temperature is over limit.
4 Battery Overtemp. Suggested Action
Check the battery temperature and ventilation
The Ambient temperature is over limit.
5 Ambient Overtemp. Suggested Action
Check the ventilation of UPS room.
Battery is bad. (Reserved)
6 Battery Fault Suggested Action
Change the battery
Battery should be replaced.
7 Battery Replaced Suggested Action
Replace the battery and set the battery model and parameters through software.
Before the end of discharging, battery under-voltage pre-warning should occur. After this
pre-warning, battery should have the capacity for 3 minutes discharging with full load. The
8 Battery Low Pre-warning time is user configured from 3 to 60 minutes.
Suggested Action
Shut down the load in time
Inverter turned off due to low Battery Voltage.
9 Battery End of Discharge Suggested Action
Check the utility failure and try to recover it.
Mains Voltage exceeds the upper or lower limit and results in rectifier shutdown.
10 Mains Volt. Abnormal Suggested Action
Check the input line-to-neutral voltage amplitude of rectifier.
Mains Voltage is undervoltage (120v~176v) with derated load.
11 Mains Undervoltage Suggested Action
Check the input line-to-line voltage amplitude of rectifier.
Mains frequency is out of limit range and results in rectifier shutdown.
12 Mains Freq. Abnormal Suggested Action
Check the rectifier’s input voltage frequency
Battery Fuse is broken.
13 Battery Fuse Fail Suggested Action
Change the battery fuse
14 Rectifier Fault Rectifier Fault
The temperature of rectifier inductor is too high to keep the rectifier running.
15 Input Inductor Overtemp. Suggested Action
Check the ambient temperature and ventilation

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
The temperature of heat sink is too high to keep the rectifier running.
16 Rectifier Overtemp. Suggested Action
The UPS can recover automatically. Check the environment and ventilation.
The difference voltage between the bus+ and bus- is above 50V.
17 Balancer Fault
Balancer: Balance Circuit
18 Balancer Over Current The IGBT current for balance circuit is over 3 times of rated current.
19 Batt. Contactor Fail Battery contactor monitor status is different from drive signal.
The difference between the output voltage of battery converter and the preset value is over
20 Batt. Converter Fault
limit.
21 Batt. Conv. Over. Curr. Battery converter is over current.
Batt. Converter
22 The temperature of battery converter is over limit
Overtemp.
23 Charger Fault The Charger is fault.
Input fuse is broken.
24 Input Fuse Fail Suggested Action
Replace the input fuse
25 Control Power 1 Fail Control Power 1 is fail or lost.
Input phase sequence is inverse.
26 Mains Phase Reversed Suggested Action
Check the wiring of rectifier input cables
27 Rectifier Overcurrent The current of Rectifier is over limit.
28 Soft Start Fail Rectifier could not start due to low DC bus voltage
This alarm is triggered by an inverter software routine when the amplitude or frequency of
bypass voltage is beyond the normal range.
The amplitude threshold is fixed for positive and negative 10% rating. The frequency
threshold is set via the configuration software (±2 Hz for default).
This alarm automatically resets once the bypass voltage goes normal.
Suggested Action
1. First verify that the bypass voltage and frequency displayed on the panel is within the
selected range. Note here the rated voltage and frequency are specified by “Output
voltage level” and “Output frequency level” respectively. And once this alarm occurs,
there is a hysteresis loop of 5V in phase voltage and 0.1Hz in frequency to recover.
29 Bypass Unable to Trace
2. If the displayed voltage is believed to be abnormal, then verify the bypass voltage and
frequency presented to the UPS. Check the external supply if it is found to be faulty. If
the utility is likely to trigger this alarm frequently, the alarm can be neglected through
the configuration software according to customer’s requirement. Or the bypass
frequency synchronization range can be changed a little larger through the
configuration software according to the customer’s agreement.
3. If Step 2 shows the displayed bypass voltage and frequency are quite different from the
actual bypass voltage and frequency, measure the signal to the U1 board. If this is
correct then replace the U1 Control Board; else check the wiring connections to M4
measure board, and if this is correct replace the M4 measure board.

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
This alarm is triggered by an inverter software routine when the amplitude or frequency of
bypass voltage exceeds the limit.
The amplitude and frequency limit of bypass voltage are set via the configuration software
(By default, +15% as maximum amplitude, -20% as minimum amplitude, ±10% as
frequency range).
This alarm will also be activated by “Bypass disconnect open”, “Bypass phase reverse” or
“Mains neutral lost” alarms.
This alarm automatically resets once the bypass voltage goes normal.
Suggested Action
First check if there are some relevant alarms such as “Bypass disconnect open”, “Bypass
phase reverse” and “Mains neutral lost”. If they appear, solve them first.
1. Then verify that the bypass voltage and frequency displayed on the panel is within the
30 Bypass Abnormal
bypass limit. Note here the rated voltage and frequency are specified by “Output
voltage level” and “Output frequency level” respectively. And once this alarm occurs,
there is a hysteresis loop of 5V in phase voltage and 0.1Hz in frequency to recover.
2. If the displayed voltage is believed to be abnormal, then verify the bypass voltage and
frequency presented to the UPS. Check the external bypass supply if it is found to be
faulty. If the utility is likely to trigger this alarm frequently, the bypass limit can be
changed a little larger through the configuration software according to the customer’s
agreement.
3. If Step 2 shows the displayed bypass voltage and frequency are quite different from the
actual bypass voltage and frequency, measure the signal to the U1 control board. If this
is correct then replace the U1 control Board; else check the wiring connections to M4
measure board, and if this is correct replace the M4 measure board.
This alarm is triggered by an inverter software routine when the inverter and bypass
waveforms are misaligned by more than 6 degrees in phase. This alarm resets
automatically once the condition is no longer true.
Suggested Action
1. First check if the alarm “Bypass unable to trace” or “Bypass abnormal” occurs. If so,
31 Inverter Asynchronous solve it first.
2. Verify the waveform of the bypass voltage. If it is too distorted, ask the customer to
verify and seek any possible measurements.
3. Verify the stability of the bypass frequency. If the stability is not ideal, try to increase the
inverter “slew-rate” via the configuration software in single unit system. Or ask the
customer to verify and seek any possible measurements in a parallel system.
This alarm is triggered by an inverter software routine when the inverter voltage or the
output voltage satisfies one of the following conditions:
1. The output voltage comes with a DC waveform above 390V.
2. The inverter voltage goes above 112.5% rating or below 75% rating for 3 cycles when
the inverter current is less than 70% rating.
3. The inverter voltage goes above 112.5% rating or below 87.5% rating for 1 second.
Suggested Action
First verify whether this alarm is “Inverter voltage fault” or “Inverter bridge short through
fault” by pressing the RESET button on panel.
1. If the fault cannot be cleared, this alarm is brought by “inverter bridge short through”.
a. Power off the UPS, check the inverter IGBTs, also check the gate drivers. If there
are some errors, repair or replace them.
b. If the IGBTs are OK, then power on the UPS, and try to turn on the inverter without
32 Inverter Fault
load.
If the fault appears again, check the inverter voltage signals to the U1 control board from
the M4 measure board, and repair or replace as necessary.
If the fault disappears without load, check the loading conditions. Verify if there were great
impact or half-cycle loading conditions.
2. If the fault can be cleared, this alarm is brought by “inverter voltage fault “. Try to turn on
the inverter again without load, verify that the inverter voltage is at the normal value.
a. If the fault appears again, verify that the output voltage and regulation are set
appropriately via the configuration software. Reprogram them if necessary. Check
the inverter voltage signals to the U1 control board from the M4 measure board, and
repair or replace as necessary.
b. If the fault disappears without load, check the loading conditions. Verify if there were
great impact or half-cycle loading conditions.

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
The temperature of the output filter inductor is too high to keep inverter running.
This alarm is triggered by the signal from a thermostat mounted in the output filter inductor.
The UPS would recover automatically after a 5 minute delay from the disappearance of the
over temperature signal.
Suggested Action
1. If the over temperature condition is true then check for and verify:
33 Inv. Inductor Overtemp. a. high ambient air temperature.
b. blocked cooling airway.
c. any fan failure.
d. prolonged inverter overload.
2. If the over temperature condition is not true, then check the connection of thermostats
and wiring from M4 measure brd to U1 control board. Replace or repair it if any open-
circuit error is found. If no open-circuit error is found, then replace the U1 board.
The temperature of the inverter heat sink is too high to keep inverter running.
This alarm is triggered by the signal from a temperature monitoring thermostat on the
inverter bridge heat sink.
The UPS will recover automatically after a 5 minute delay from the disappearance of the
over temperature signal.
Suggested Action
1. If the over temperature condition is true then check for and verify:
34 Inverter Overtemp.
a. high ambient air temperature.
b. blocked cooling airway.
c. any fan failure.
d. prolonged inverter overload.
2. If the over temperature condition is not true, then check the connection of thermostats
and wiring from M4 measure brd to U1 control brd. Replace or repair it if any open-
circuit error is found. If no open-circuit error is found, then replace the U1 board.
At least one of the cooling fans fails. This alarm is triggered when the fan fault signal is a
pulse whose duty is greater than 2/3 when bypass or inverter is in power supply.
It is just an alarm and nothing is activated. This alarm resets automatically once the
condition is no longer true.
Suggested Action
35 Fan Fault
Confirm that the alarm is true by finding out which fan is not running correctly.
1. If the alarm is true, replace the abnormal fans.
2. If the alarm is false:
a. check the fan fault signal from M4 measure board and U1 control board.
b. replace the U1 board or M4 board as required.
At least one of the static switches of inverter side is open or short circuit. This fault is locked
until power off.
This fault is triggered when the inverter voltage or the output voltage satisfies one of the
following conditions:
1. The output voltage goes above 120V when the inverter is on with bypass and output
disconnect open, bypass SCR and inverter SCR drive invalid. This condition set an
inverter STS short-circuit fault.
2. The inverter voltage goes above 120V when the inverter is off. If the inverter current
goes above 10% rating at the same time, the confirm time would be shorten. This
condition set an inverter STS short-circuit fault.
36 Inverter STS Fail 3. The inverter voltage goes below 80V with inverter STS drive valid. This condition set an
inverter STS open-circuit fault.
Suggested Action
1. Power off the UPS (with maintenance bypass closed). Check the inverter SCRs for
open circuit and short circuit. Also check the gate drivers.
2. If the SCRs are OK then check the output voltage, inverter voltage and current signal
inputs to U1 control board via the M4 measure board, and repair or replace them as
necessary.
3. Sometimes this fault can be triggered by floating output voltage due to the absence of
output EMI board. Verify the displayed output voltage and the status of output EMI
board.

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
At least one of the static switches of bypass side is open or short circuit. This fault is locked
until power off.
This fault is triggered when the output voltage or the output current satisfies one of the
following conditions:
1. The output voltage goes above 120V with bypass disconnect closed, output disconnect
open, bypass SCR and inverter SCR drive invalid. This condition set a bypass STS
short-circuit fault.
2. The difference between output current and inverter current is greater than 20% rating
(or the bypass current transformers output a valid signal when the bypass is lost) and
the difference between output voltage and inverter voltage of the corresponding phase
is less than 5V when the bypass disconnect is closed, and the inverter STS drive is
37 Bypass STS Fail valid. This condition set a bypass STS short-circuit fault.
3. The output voltage goes below 80V with bypass STS drive valid. This condition set a
bypass STS open-circuit fault.
Suggested Action
1. Power off the UPS (with maintenance bypass closed). Check the bypass SCR for open
circuit and short circuit. Also check the gate drivers.
2. If the SCRs are OK then check the output voltage and current, inverter voltage, inverter
and output current signals to U1 control board via the M4 measure board, and repair or
replace them as necessary. Check the signal from the bypass current transformers.
3. Sometimes this fault can be triggered by floating output voltage due to the absence of
output EMI board. Verify the displayed output voltage and the status of output EMI
board.
The Inverter contactor has failed.
This alarm is triggered when the feedback signal and the state of the contactor is not
identical for a specified time.
Suggested Action
38 Inverter Contactor Fail 1. Power off the UPS (with maintenance bypass closed). Check the inverter contactor for
open circuit and short circuit errors. Check the driver circuit.
2. If the contactor and the driver are OK, then check the coincidence of the feedback
signal and the state of the contactor. Verify the feedback signal to the U1 control board,
replace or repair U1 or M1 IGBT driver board.
This alarm is triggered when an invalid operation occurs as follows:
1. When user closes the maintenance disconnect when the inverter is in power supply or
when the parallel system is working in inverter side.
2. When user tries to turn on the inverter when the maintenance disconnect and output
disconnect are both closed.
3. An interlock signal from M4 measure board. The interlock signal is activated by
39 Operation Invalid
hardware when the maintenance disconnect is closed, the output disconnect is closed
and the inverter STS drive signal is valid.
Suggested Action
1. Check if an invalid operation was carried out by the user through the history records.
2. Check the interlock signal and its wiring from M4 measure board to U1 control board,
change or repair them as required.
At least one of the output fuses is blown. This alarm is triggered by a detection circuit on
the M4 measure board, which monitors the status of the output fuses.
Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is true by checking the state of the mechanical pin on the fuse body
and then carry out a continuity check of the fuse itself using an ohmmeter.
1. If the fault is true
a. Replace the fuse by a new one with same rating.
40 Output Fuse Fail b. Before restarting inverter, carry out a full check of the inverter components and
circuits, particularly short SCRs, pulse-by-pulse current limiting circuit on M4
measure board.
c. Investigate that if the user has added a impact load to the UPS.
2. If the fault is false:
a. Check the fuse error detection circuit on M4 board.
b. Check the wiring from the M4 measure board to the U1 control board.
c. Replace the U1 and/or M4 board as required.

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
Control Power 2 is abnormal or lost. This alarm is triggered by a detection circuit on the M4
measure board, which monitors the second control power board.
Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is true by checking the output voltage of the second control power
board.
1. If the alarm is true, check and verify the input voltage and input cables of the control
41 Control Power 2 Fail power board. If they are OK, replace the second control power board.
2. If the alarm is false:
a. Check the fault signal from the second control power board to the M4 board and
which from the M4 measure board to the U1 control board.
b. Check the wiring from the second control power board to the M4 board and which
from the M4 board to the U1 board.
c. Replace the control power board, U1 and/or M4 board as required.
The UPS is confirmed to be overload when the load arises above 105% nominal rating.
The alarm automatically resets once the overload condition is removed.
Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is true by checking the load percent indicated on the LCD panel to
determine which phase is being overloaded.
42 Unit Over load 1. If the alarm is true, measure the actual output current to verify that the indications are
valid. Disconnect unnecessary load and ensure the safety. In a parallel system, a
severe load sharing error can also leads to the alarm.
2. If the alarm is not true:
a. Verify that the correct UPS kVA rating has been set via the configuration software.
b. Replace the U1 control board.
The UPS parallel system is confirmed to overload when the total load arises above 105%
nominal rating for the set basic number of UPSs. The alarm automatically resets once the
overload condition is removed.
Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is true by checking the system load percent indicated on the LCD
panel to determine which phase is being overloaded.
1. If the alarm is true, measure the actual output current to verify that the indications are
valid. Disconnect unnecessary load and ensure the safety. In a parallel system, a
43 System Over load severe load sharing error can also leads to the alarm.
2. If the alarm is not true:
a. Verify that the correct UPS kVA rating has been set via the configuration software.
b. Check the setting of basic number of UPS via the configuration software. If it is
different from the actual system, power up the rest of the UPSs, or change the
setting number via the configuration software.
c. Check the M5 auxiliary power board and the parallel cables for output current
detection.
d. Replace the M5 and/ or U1 control board as required.
The UPS is confirmed to overload and the overload times out.
Note 1: the highest loaded phase will indicate overload timing-out first.
Note 2: When the timer is active then alarm “unit over load” should also be active as the
load is above nominal.
Note 3: When the timer has expired, the inverter Static Switch is opened and the load
transferred to bypass. The inverter shutdown and will restart after 10 seconds.
Note 4: If the load decreases lower than 95% after 5 minutes, the system will transfer back
to inverter mode.
44 Unit Over load Timeout Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is genuine by checking the load percent indicated on the LCD. If an
overload is indicated then check the load, and investigate any additional load connected
prior to the alarm (if applicable).
1. If the alarm is genuine, check the load and rectify as necessary. Disconnect
unnecessary load and ensure the safety.
2. If the alarm is not genuine:
a. Verify that the correct UPS kVA rating has been set via the configuration software.
b. Replace the U1 control board as required.

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
1. When inverter overload times out and bypass is abnormal, the inverter will turn off and
the output will shutdown.
2. When bypass goes abnormal during the 5 minutes span just after an overload transfer
from inverter side.
3. When bypass goes abnormal when the bypass is feeding the load and an overload
alarm occurs.
Note: This alarm usually occurs with the accompany of “Bypass abnormal”.
Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is genuine by checking the amplitude and frequency of bypass
voltage.
45 Byp. Abnormal Shutdown
1. If the alarm is genuine
a. check the wiring of bypass circuit.
b. look over the current and history record to look for other relative alarm such as “unit
over load”, “unit over load timeout”, “transfer time-out”. Follow relevant procedure to
deal with the alarms.
2. If the alarm is not genuine
a. verify that the bypass up and down limits programmed via the configuration
software is appropriate and reprogram if necessary.
b. measure the signal to the U1 board. If this is correct then replace the U1 control
Board; else replace the M4 measure board.
46 Reserved
The current of inverter IGBT is over limit. This alarm is triggered by a hardware signal
emitted by the gate driving chip.
Suggested Action
1. Check for a reasonable cause for the fault by examining for shorts/burns, etc., in the:
a. output filter capacitors and associated wiring.
47 Inverter Over Current b. inverter IGBTs and associated cabling.
2. If no reasonable cause is found then:
a. if the fault signal is illuminated on the M4 board determine the cause of the
erroneous overload detection and repair/replace as necessary.
b. if the fault signal to the U1 board is OK, then replace the U1 control board.
Restart the inverter after RESET the fault.
The phase sequence direction of bypass voltage is reversed.
Normally, the phase of phase B lags 120 degrees behind phase A, and the phase of
phase C lags 120 degrees behind phase B.
Suggested Action
1. First verify that the phase rotation of the bypass supply presented to the UPS is correct,
48 Bypass Phase Reversed
and rectify it if it is found to be in error.
2. Measure the signal to U1 control board. If this is correct then replace U1 Board; else
replace or repair M4 measure board.
If the signal to the U1 board is missing, there shall be other active alarms concerning the
bypass voltage.
Transfer to bypass as a result of load impact.
The UPS can recover automatically.
49 Load Impact Transfer
Suggested Action
Suggest user avoid applying large load abruptly and avoid short circuit.
The load is on bypass because the output overload transfer and retransfer is clamped to
the set times during the current hour.
The system will transfer back to inverter side within an hour.
Suggested Action
1. Verify that the transfer times programmed via the configuration software is appropriate
50 Transfer Time-out
and reprogram if necessary.
2. There should be other relative fault present in the history record such as “unit over
load”, “unit over load timeout”. Follow relevant procedure to deal with the alarms.
3. Suggest user do not apply frequent overload to make the UPS work in bypass mode
without protection.
UPS working within a parallel system are not sharing load current correctly.
Suggested Action
1. Verify the power connection of output during the parallel system.
51 Load Sharing Fault
2. Verify the connection status of parallel cables.
3. Verify the waveform or stability of bypass voltage.
4. Check if there are any errors on the parallel board, change it as necessary.

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
Shut off inverter due to abnormal DC bus voltage.
52 DC Bus Abnormal Suggested Action
Check whether there is fault in rectifier side, if no, then check whether overload occurs.
The whole paralleled UPS system transferred to bypass at the same time. This message
will appear on the UPS which passive transfer to bypass.
53 System Transfer Suggested Action
If the parallel operation system transfers to bypass mode, and the operation condition
enables, all the UPS modules can recover to normal mode synchronously.
Something wrong with the Parallel board.
Suggested Action
1. Replace the M5 board
54 Parallel Board Fault 2. If the alarm is still exist
a. check the power cable of the M5 board.
b. check the wiring between M5 auxiliary power board and the U1 control board and
the signal of Load Sharing Relay to the U1 board, replace the U1 board as required.
Rectifier, inverter and battery converter were shutdown because DC bus voltage is too
high.
55 DC Bus Over Voltage Suggested Action
Check whether there is a fault in rectifier side. If no, then check whether overload occurs.
Restart the inverter after RESET the fault.
The parallel cables are not connected correctly in a parallel system.
Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is genuine by checking the parallel cables and make sure that the
cables were connected as a circle.
1. If the alarm is genuine, reconnected the parallel cables in a ring.
56 Parallel Connect Fault
2. If the alarm is not genuine,
a. check the power cable of the M5 auxiliary power board and fault signal from the M5
board to the U1 board. Replace the M5 board as required.
b. check the wiring between M5 board and the U1 control board and the signal to the
U1 board, replace the U1 board as required.
Bypass current is over limit above 135% rating.
The UPS just alarms and does nothing.
Suggested Action
Confirm that the alarm is genuine by checking the load current indicated on the LCD panel
to determine which phase is being overloaded and leads to the bypass over current.
57 Bypass Over Current
1. If the alarm is genuine, measure the actual output current to verify that the indications
are valid. Disconnect unnecessary load and ensure the safety.
2. If the alarm is not genuine:
a. verify that the correct UPS kVA rating has been set via the configuration software.
b. replace the U1 control board.
58 Inverter DC Offset There are high DC voltage at the Inverter output (Reserved)
The LBS setting is active.
59 LBS Active
It means the UPS is acting as an LBS master or slave in a dual bus configuration.
60 Setting Save Error Something is wrong when Saving parameter. (Reserved)
61 Parallel ID Error Parallel ID Error. Unit ID invalid or duplicate within parallel system. (Reserved)
62 Mains Neutral Lost
63 Balancer overtemp. Balancer over temperature.
Protocol version between monitor unit and DSP unit is not compatible
64 Protocol version clash Suggested Action
Please check monitor, rectifier and inverter firmware version.
65 Battery ground fault Battery ground fault from dry contact signal.
66 Manual Turn On Manual Turn On via front panel
67 Manual Turn Off Manual Turn Off via front panel
68 EPO Emergency Power Off
69 Transfer Confirm Interrupted Transfer Confirm
70 Transfer Cancel Interrupted Transfer is cancel

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Table 8 UPS status messages (continued)

No. Event Message Description / Suggested Action (if any)
71 Unit Off Confirm Unit Turned Off Confirm
72 System Off Confirm Parallel System Turned Off Confirm
73 Fault Reset Fault Rest
74 Alarm Silence Alarm Silence
75 Turn On Fail Turn On Fail
76 Alarm Reset Audible Alarm Reset
77 Bypass Mode UPS in Bypass Mode
78 Normal Mode UPS in Normal Mode
79 Battery Mode UPS in Battery Mode
80 Joint Mode UPS in Inverter Mode
81 UPS Shutdown UPS Shutdown, output power-down
82 Output Disabled UPS Output Disabled
83 Generator Connected Generator is connected and a signal is sent to ups
84 Input Disconnect Open Input Disconnect Open
85 Input Disconnect Closed Input Disconnect Closed
86 Maint. Disconnect Open Maintenance Disconnect Open
87 Maint. Disconnect Closed Maintenance Disconnect Closed
88 Reserved
89 Rotary Sw. Test Pos. Rotary switch is in test position.
90 Rotary Sw. Normal Pos. Rotary switch is in normal position.
91 Rotary Sw. Bypass Pos. Rotary switch is in bypass position.
92 Rotary Sw. Maint. Pos. Rotary switch is in maintenance position.
93 Bypass Disconnect Open Bypass Disconnect Open
Bypass Disconnect
94 Bypass Disconnect Closed
Closed
95 Output Disconnect Open Output Disconnect Open
96 Output Disconnect Closed Output Disconnect Closed
97 Battery Contactor Open Battery Contactor Open
98 Battery Contactor Close Battery Contactor Close
99 Battery Reverse Connect the battery again and check the wiring of batteries
100 No Battery Check the battery and the wiring of batteries
101 Auto start After UPS was shutdown at EOD, inverter auto starts when utility restore.
102 BCB closed BCB closed from dry contact signal.
103 BCB open BCB open from dry contact signal.
104 Battery Float Charging Battery is float charging
105 Battery Boost Charging Battery is boost charging
106 Battery Discharging Battery is discharging
107 Battery Period Testing Battery is period self-testing.
108 Batt. Capacity Testing Battery is capacity self-testing.
109 Batt. Maint. Testing Battery is maintenance self-testing.
110 UPS System Testing UPS System is testing
111 Inverter in Setting Inverter is in parameter setting
112 Rectifier in Setting Rectifier is in parameter setting

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