APC XBP48RM2U-LI Smart-UPS On-Line External Battery Pack Installation Guide

APC XBP48RM2U-LI Smart-UPS On-Line External Battery Pack

Important Safety Messages

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of the External Battery Pack (XLBP).
Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

The addition of this symbol either to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Product Handling Guidelines Safety and General Information

• Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.

• Changes and modifications to this unit not expressly approved by APC by Schneider Electric could void the warranty.

• This unit is intended only for indoor use in a controlled environment.

• Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.

• Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.

• The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.

• Always install XLBPs at the bottom in rack-mount configurations. The UPS must be installed above the XLBPs.

• UPS models will recognize external battery packs connected to the UPS. Refer to the user documentation of your UPS model for information about the maximum number of battery packs that can be connected.
  NOTE: For each XLBP added, increased recharge time will be required.

• Always recycle used batteries.

• Recycle the package materials or save them for reuse.

Battery safety

WARNING

RISK OF CHEMICAL HAZARDS AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE

• Replace the battery at least every 10 years or at the end of its service life, whichever is earlier.
• Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates battery replacement is necessary.
• Replace batteries with the same type of batteries as originally installed in the equipment.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.

• Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.

• Schneider Electric uses Lithium Ion batteries. Under normal use and handling, there is no contact with the internal components of the battery.

• The battery typically lasts for eight to ten years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality mains power causing frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.

• CAUTION: Before installing or replacing the batteries, remove conductive jewelry such as chains, wrist watches and rings. High energy through conductive materials could cause severe burns.

• CAUTION: Do not place or use the battery pack near heat or fire.
  Do not crush, do not dispose off a battery pack in a fire. The batteries may explode.

• CAUTION: Do not open the battery pack enclosure. Doing so will expose the cell terminals which pose an energy hazard.

• CAUTION : Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.

• CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electric shock and burns by high short-circuit current. The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:

  • Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
  • Do not wear any metal objects including watches and rings.
  • Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
  • Use tools with insulated handles.
  • Wear rubber gloves and boots.
  • Determine if battery is either intentionally or inadvertently grounded. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electric shock and burns by high short-circuit current. The risk of such hazards can be reduced if grounds are removed during installation and maintenance by a skilled person.

• CAUTION: Failed batteries can reach temperatures that exceed the burn thresholds for touchable surfaces.

• Do not use a dropped, damaged or deformed battery pack.

• Do not short-circuit the battery pack.

• Do not drive nails into the battery pack.

• Do not strike the battery pack with a hammer.

Overview

• To verify that the installation of an external battery pack (XLBP) has been successful, go to the UPS display interface.
  Perform a Visible Alarm Test to determine if the XLBP is recognized by the UPS.
  The green LED on the XLBP will illuminate if successful communication has been established.

• When viewing the status of an XLBP on the UPS display interface screen, the LED on the corresponding XLBP will flash.

Package Contents

Inspect the contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.

Specifications

For additional specifications, refer to the APC by Schneider Electric web site at www.apc.com.

Environmental

Note: Charge the XLBPs immediately upon receipt / first installation and at least once in six months during storage or when

not in use.

Physical

The battery pack is heavy. Follow all lifting guidelines.

521 mm

(3.37x 17.00 x 20.51 in)

Unit dimensions with packaging Height x Width x Depth| 180 x 540 x 800 mm

(7.09 x 21.26 x 31.50 in)

The model and serial numbers are on a small label located on the rear panel.

Battery

Compatible UPS models

| SRT1000UXI-LI, SRT1000UXI-NCLI, SRT1500UXI-LI, SRT1500UXI-NCLI, SRT2200UXI- LI, SRT2200UXI-NCLI,

SRT3000UXI-LI, SRT3000UXI-NCLI

Maximum number of XLBPs supported| Refer to the UPS Manual for details.
Battery power cable length| 600 mm (23.6 in)
Battery communication cable length| 300 mm (11.8 in)

Rear Panel Features

Glows green when XLBP is functioning normally

5| Status LED – Red

Glows red when an internal error is detected in the XLBP

Front Panel Features

XLBP status LED

Rack-Mount Installation

NOTES:

• Be sure that the depth of the rack is at least 800 mm.
• Maintain a clear space of 200 mm (minimum) from the front and back surfaces of the XLBP to any adjacent surface.
• UPS model may differ in appearance from those depicted in the graphics. The XLBP installation process is identical for all models.
• Refer to the rail kit Installation Guide for instructions on rail installation.

CAUTION

RISK OF FALLING EQUIPMENT

• The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
• Always use the recommended number of screws to secure brackets to the XLBP.
• Always use the recommended number of screws to secure the XLBP to the rack.
• Always install the XLBP at the bottom of the rack.
• Always install the XLBP below the UPS in the rack.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage and minor or moderate injury.

1| Install the rack-mount brackets and the cleats to the XLBP.

NOTE : Use the supplied screws for securing the rack-mount brackets and the cleats to the UPS.

---|---
2| 1.   Install the supplied Rail Kit. Refer to the installation instructions provided with the rail kit.

2.   Slide the XLBP into the rack.

3| Secure the XLBP to the rack using the ornamental screws supplied.

Install UPS bezel.

Tower Installation

CAUTION

RISK OF FALLING EQUIPMENT
The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury

UPS and one XLBP

UPS and two XLBPs

Connect Battery and Ground Cables

NOTE: The rear panel details shown in the above illustrations may vary depending on the UPS rating. Follow the above instructions for all ratings.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Ground both the UPS and the battery pack.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury

Connect ground cable

Connect one XLBP

1| Connect battery cable.

NOTE : Be sure secure the battery connector with the supplied pan head screw.

| 2| Connect communication cable from XLBP to UPS.

NOTE: Secure the communication cable to the UPS and the XLBP. The UPS will display inaccurate runtime if the connection is not secure.

---|---|---|---

Connect multiple XLBPs

NOTE: Refer to “Specifications” o n page 3 for information on the maximum number of XLBPs that can be connected to the UPS.

1| Connect the XLBP#1 to the UPS. Refer to “Connect one XLBP” on page 8 for details.
---|---
2| Connect battery cable of XLPB#2 to XLBP#1.

NOTE : Be sure secure the battery connector with the supplied pan head screw.

| 3| Connect communication cable from XLBP#2 to XLBP#1.

NOTE: Secure the communication cable to the UPS and the XLBP. The UPS will display inaccurate runtime if the connection is not secure.

Smart Battery Management

Definitions

• Smart External Battery Pack (XLBP): An enclosure that contains cells and battery management electronics. Replacement XLBP can be ordered from the APC by Schneider Electric web site, www.apc.com.
• User Interface (UI): Any interface by which a user can interact with the system. This includes a UPS display interface.

NOTE: Do not use a battery that is not APC by Schneider Electric approved.
The system will not detect the presence of a non APC by Schneider Electric approved battery and may adversely affect the operation of the system.
Use of a non APC by Schneider Electric approved battery will void the manufacturer warranty.

Maintenance

• Battery health monitoring: The battery energy output and voltage are monitored to assess the health of the installed batteries when the UPS is operating on battery.
  Battery health monitoring is done during a UPS Self Test, a Runtime Calibration Test, and when the UPS is operating on battery power.
  The UPS can be configured to perform periodic, automatic Self Tests.

End of useful life

• Near end-of-life notification: A message will appear on the UPS display interface screen when each XLBP is approaching the end of its useful life. For configuration details refer to Replacement Notification Time and Replacement Battery Alarm Time in the UPS Operation Manual.
• Needs replacement notification: The UPS display interface screen shows when XLBP replacement is required. The XLBP must be replaced as soon as possible.
• Recycle the XLBP. Do not disassemble.

Recommended actions after installing new XLBPs

Refer to the UPS Operation Manual for details on Test and Diagnostics Menu options for the following tests:

• Self Test
• Runtime Test
• Visible Alarm Test

The following actions should be performed after installing a new XLBP:

• Verify that the UPS is connected to input power and output power is turned on.

• When a new XLBP is installed, verify that the XLBP is detected by the system.

  • Perform a UPS Visible Alarm Test.
  • Check that the LED on all installed XLBPs is lit.

• Verify that the UPS load is greater than 400 watts. This can be verified through the UPS display interface.

• Perform a UPS Self Test.

• If at the time of XLBP installation UPS input power is not available, turn on the UPS output from battery power for 30 seconds. This will allow the UPS to detect all installed XLBPs.
  Refer to the UPS Operation Manual for instructions on how to turn the UPS on and off.

• Verify on the UPS display interface that the installation dates for the replaced XLBPs are set to the current date. The installation dates can be changed manually on the UPS display interface.
  For configuration, details refer to Battery Install Date in the UPS Operation Manual.

• When multiple battery packs are connected, discharge the battery packs completely with minimum 400 W load before charging the XLBPs for 30 hours to ensure full runtime capability.

• Initiate a Runtime Calibration Test through the UI.

User interface

View notifications: The status of connected XLBPs can be viewed using the UPS display interface menu options.

• XLBP Status LED: The XLBP LED illuminate pattern indicates three possible states.

  • Off: XLBP IS not powering / communicating with UPS. The power / Communication cable is not connected.
  • Solid red: The XLBP is not functional.
  • Flashing green and solid red: user accessing the nonfunctional XLBP from UI

• Flashing green: user accessing the functional XLBP from UI

• Solid green: Healthy functional XLBP

• Green LED flashing at a fast rate: XLBP firmware upgrade in progress

• For identification purposes, each XLBP is automatically assigned a number.
  To verify the number of a specific XLBP, use the UPS display interface menu options.
  Select an XLBP number. The LED will flash on the XLBP assigned to that number.

• XLBP LED test: From the UPS display interface, LED functionality can be tested by executing a Visible Alarm Test. This command causes the LED on each connected XLBP to flash.

• System interfaces: Battery status, alerts, and measurements are shown on the UPS display interface screen. Refer to the UPS Operation Manual.

Troubleshooting

status

•  Visible Alarm Test has been requested by the UPS

•  XLBP firmware upgrade is in

progress

| No action is necessary.
XLBP red LED

remains illuminated.

| XLBP has detected a potential

hardware error

| •  Contact APC by Schneider Electric Customer Support.
XLBP is not recognized by UPS.*| •  XLBP has detected a communication issue

•  XLBP has detected a potential hardware error

| •  Be sure the battery power connections to the XLBPs are secure.

•  Be sure the communication cable connection between the XLBPs and the UPS are secure.

•  Perform a Visible Alarm Test to verify that the LED flashes.

•  If the detected issue persists, contact APC by Schneider Electric Customer Support.

UPS display interface shows XLBP disconnected

message.*

| •  Power cable/communication cable is not securely connected to an XLBP or to the UPS

•  XLBP has detected a hardware error

| •  Be sure the battery connections to the XLBPs are secure.

•  Perform a Visible Alarm Test to verify that the LED flashes.

•  If the detected issue persists, contact APC by Schneider Electric Customer Support.

XLBP red LED illuminates and green

LED flashes

| •  XLBP is not functional and the UPS display is requesting XLBP Status| • Contact APC by Schneider Electric Customer Support.

• Refer to the troubleshooting section in the UPS operation manual for details.

Limited Factory Warranty

Schneider Electric IT Corporation (SEIT), warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. The SEIT obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. Repair or replacement of a defective product or parts thereof does not extend the original warranty period.

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase. Products may be registered online at warranty.apc.com.

SEIT shall not be liable under the warranty if its testing and examination disclose that the alleged defect in the product does not exist or was caused by end user’s or any third person’s misuse, negligence, improper installation, testing, operation or use of the product contrary to SEIT recommendations or specifications. Further, SEIT shall not be liable for defects resulting from

1. unauthorized attempts to repair or modify the product, 2) incorrect or inadequate electrical voltage or connection, 3) inappropriate on site operation conditions, 4) Acts of God, 5) exposure to the elements, or 6) theft. In no event shall SEIT have any liability under this warranty for any product where the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.

• EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS SOLD, SERVICED OR FURNISHED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.
• SEIT DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTION AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
• SEIT EXPRESS WARRANTIES WILL NOT BE ENLARGED, DIMINISHED, OR AFFECTED BY AND NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY WILL ARISE OUT OF, SEIT’S RENDERING OF TECHNICAL OR OTHER ADVICE OR SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCTS.
• THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE CONSTITUTE SEIT’S SOLE LIABILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF SUCH WARRANTIES. SEIT WARRANTIES EXTEND ONLY TO ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND ARE NOT EXTENDED TO ANY THIRD PARTIES.
• IN NO EVENT SHALL SEIT, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AFFILIATES OR EMPLOYEES BE LIABLE FOR ANY FORM OF INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF THE USE, SERVICE OR INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARISE IN CONTRACT OR TORT, IRRESPECTIVE OF FAULT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY OR WHETHER SEIT HAS BEEN ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SPECIFICALLY, SEIT IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY COSTS, SUCH AS LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, LOSS OF EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT, LOSS OF SOFTWARE, LOSS OF DATA, COSTS OF SUBSTITUANTS, CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES, OR OTHERWISE.
• NOTHING IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL SEEK TO EXCLUDE OR LIMIT SEIT’S LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM ITS NEGLIGENCE OR ITS FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OF TO THE EXTENT THAT IT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from customer support. Customers with warranty claims issues may access the SEIT worldwide customer support network through the APC by Schneider Electric web site: www.apc.com. Select your country from the country selection drop down menu. Open the Support tab at the top of the web page to obtain information for customer support in your region. Products must be returned with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase.

APC by Schneider Electric
Worldwide Customer Support

Customer support for this or any other APC by Schneider Electric product is available at no charge in any of the following ways:

• Visit the APC by Schneider Electric website to access documents in the APC by Schneider Electric Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests.

  • www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters)
    Connect to localized APC by Schneider Electric websites for specific countries, each of which provides customer support information.

  • www.apc.com/support/
    Global support searching APC by Schneider Electric Knowledge Base and using e-support.

• Contact APC by Schneider Electric Customer Support Center by telephone or e-mail.

  • Local, country-specific centers: go to www.apc.com/support/contact for contact information.
  • For information on how to obtain local customer support, contact the APC by Schneider Electric representative or another distributor from whom you purchased your APC by Schneider Electric product.

© 2022 APC by Schneider Electric. APC, the APC logo, and Smart-UPS are owned by Schneider Electric Industries S.A.S., or their affiliated companies. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

References

• APC, a flagship brand of Schneider Electric - APC USA
• APC, a flagship brand of Schneider Electric - APC USA

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>