BATTERY BACKUP POWER BBP-A Intelligent True On Line UPS User Manual

BATTERY BACKUP POWER BBP-A Intelligent True On Line UPS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.

1. Do not open the case as there are no serviceable parts inside. Opening the case will void your warranty and introduces the risk of electric shock.
2. Do not try to repair the unit yourself. Doing so will void your warranty. Contact your local supplier for repairs.
3. If liquids are spilt onto the UPS or foreign objects dropped into the unit the UPS could be damaged, users could be subject to electric stock, and the warranty will become null and void.
4. Do not install the UPS in an environment with sparks, smoke, or hazardous gas.
5. This UPS is equipped with an EMI filter. To prevent potential leakage current hazards ensure that the AC mains supply is securely grounded. Because of small leakage currents generated by the EMI filter in the UPS it is necessary to double check that the ground wire of the UPS is properly grounded before connecting the UPS to the AC mains
6. This UPS is designed to be installed and commissioned in a sheltered, controlled environment as follows:
   • Ensure that the UPS is installed within the proper environmental range. (0-40°C and 0-90% non-condensing humidity). High ambient temperature reduces battery life.
   • Do not install the UPS in direct sunlight. Your warranty may be void if the batteries fail
   • Do not install the UPS in an inflammable or otherwise hazardous environment.
   • Avoid vibration and areas subject to physical impact.
   • Avoid any area with sparks.
   • Dusty, corrosive, and salty environments can damage any UPS.
   • Install the UPS indoors as it is not designed for installation outdoors.
7. To prevent overheating of the UPS keep all ventilation openings free from obstruction, and do not place anything on top of the UPS. Keep the UPS rear panel 20 cm away from the wall or other obstructions.
8. Install the UPS in a ventilated area, ideally exchanging 5 m3 of air per hour, because the chemical reaction during battery charging causes trace gas production. If the batteries suffer breakage electrical arcing could occur in the UPS interior.
9. If the product emits a strange noise or smell please immediately stop using the product and contact your dealer for maintenance.
10. Always switch off the UPS and disconnect the batteries when relocating the UPS. Be aware that, even when disconnected, charged batteries present a possible electric shock hazard.
11. The UPS should be recharged every 2-3 months if unused. If this is not done then the warranty will be null and void. When installed and being used the batteries will be automatically recharged and kept in top condition.
12. Make sure that the AC utility outlet is correctly grounded.
13. Ensure that the input voltage of the UPS matches the utility supply voltage. Use a certified input power cable with the correct plugs and sockets for the system voltage.
14. To ensure safety in all applications where a UPS is hard wired to the electrical supply, ensure that the system is installed by a qualified electrical contractor.
15. The UPS has its own internal energy source (battery). Should the battery be switched on when no AC power is available there could be voltage at the output terminals.
16. Make sure that the AC utility outlet is correctly grounded
17. Install the UPS away from objects that give off excessive heat and areas that are excessively wet.
18. The battery will discharge naturally if the system is unused for a long time
19. This UPS supports electronic equipment in office, telecommunication, process-control, medical, and security applications. Non-authorized technicians are not allowed to install the UPS in the following areas.
    • Medical equipment directly related to human life
    • Elevators, subway systems, or any other equipment related to human safety.
    • Public systems or critical computer systems.20. The UPS offers a CVCF (Constant Voltage Constant Frequency) setting function.
    • For correct setting and wiring please contact with your local utility agent.
    • Do not set it yourself or your warranty will be void.
20. This UPS has been designed and constructed to protect your assets from the wide range of power aberrations experienced on utility power lines today. It is your insurance for a reliable, clean and stable voltage supply. It is worth taking care to install the system correctly and to have it maintained correctly by your local dealer.
21. Do not try to replacement of the battery yourself. Doing so will void your warranty. Contact your local supplier for repairs.
22. The UPS is intended for installation in a controlled environment.
23. Install the UPS so that it is not likely to be contacted by people.
24. The maximum ambient operating temperature is 40°C or equivalent.
25. Units are considered acceptable for use in a maximum ambient 40°C
26. CAUTION – RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
27. CAUTION – Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.29. CAUTION – Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
28. CAUTION– A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries:
29. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
30. Use tools with insulated handles.
31. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
32. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
33. Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
34. Determine if battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove source from ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock can be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance (applicable to equipment and remote battery supplies not having a grounded supply circuit).
35. External battery cabinet installation instructions, please refer to ” Battery Bank Installation User’s MANUAL”

Storage / Battery Care

If the UPS is unused for an extended period of time it must be stored in a moderate climate. The batteries should be charged for 12 hours every three months by connecting the UPS to the utility supply and switching on the input breaker located on the UPS rear panel. Repeat this procedure every two months if the storage ambient temperature is above 25C.

Product Introduction

General Characteristics

1. True on-line technology continuously supplies your critical device with stable, regulated, transient-free, pure-sine-wave AC power.
2. High-efficiency PWM sine-wave topology yields excellent overall performance.
3. The high crest factor of the inverter handles all high in-rush current loads without the need to upgrade the power rating.
4. User-friendly plug-and-play design allows hassle-free installation.
5. Built-in maintenance-free, sealed batteries minimize the need for after-sales service.
6. To protect the unit from overloading, the UPS will automatically switch to bypass mode in 30 seconds if loading is at 105% of rated capacity. It will automatically switch back to inverter mode once the overload condition ceases.
7. Should the output become short-circuited the UPS puts the system in stand-by mode, provides visible and audible alarms, and cuts the output supply automatically until the short circuit situation is resolved manually.

Special Features

1. Our High Frequency Transformer-less technology and tower-convertible enclosure enables the UPS to be integrated into even the most difficult environments with space constraints.
2. This UPS is equipped with fully digital control logic for greater functionality and enhanced power protection. Digital signal processing (DSP) also provides the UPS with powerful communication capability, which simplifies remote control and monitoring.
3. Our wide input voltage tolerance of 110-300 V allows under-voltage or over-voltage correction without unnecessary battery drain and helps extend battery life.
4. Our DC-start function ensures the start-up of the UPS even during power outages.
5. Our smart battery management system extends the batteries’ life span.
6. Our Active Power Factor Correction control function constantly maintains the UPS input power factor at > 0.98 for superb energy efficiency.
7. Our Selectable Bypass input voltage tolerance (sensitivity low/high) prevents under- or over-voltage being supplied to the loads in Bypass mode. The selectable voltage ranges are (i) Bypass Sensitivity Low: many selectable output voltages ±15% and (ii) Bypass Sensitivity High: many selectable output voltages ±10%. For example, if the output voltage setting is 230 V the Bypass Sensitivity Low range is 230 V ±15%, i.e., 195.5-264.5 VAC.
8. The UPS provides numerous configurable output voltages to match various system voltages.
9. The UPS is designed to comply with various stringent international standards for electromagnetic interference compatibility (EMC).

UPS Functional Descriptions

Front Panel Display

LED Panel (Standard)

LCD panel

Manual Bypass： Press “ (7) ON-KEY” and ” Up-KEY” (11) key simultaneously for approx. 3 seconds to transfer from “Inverter to Bypass” ( the bypass led continuously “blink“ and the buzzer will beep intermediately or “Bypass to Inverter”, when the UPS is on Line Mode and the Bypass Voltage Window is Normal.

LCD displayer description

Rear Panel

230V

1. Emergency Power Off (EPO) / Remote ON/OFF (ROO) Dry contact signal inputs
2. USB port
3. RS-232 port
4. Fan
5. External battery connector
6. Slot for optional communication cards*
7. AC power connection socket
8. Utility input circuit breaker
9. Output circuit breaker for two outlets
10. AC outlets(Program Relay*)
11. External Battery Ground

Remark: Optional function

Communication Port Explanation

The UPS is equipped with a true RS-232 communication port as standard to provide communication with bundled UPS monitoring software for remote monitoring of the UPS status using a PC. In addition, there are six optional interface cards available to meet various communication needs: USB, EPO/ROO, DCE (dry contact relay card), R2E, USE, and an SNMP/Web card. (Please see Chapter 8.) The software bundled with the UPS is compatible with many operating systems, including Windows 98 / Me / NT / 2000 / 2003 / XP / Vista / 2008 / 7 / 8 /10, Novell, NetWare, Unix, Linux 2.6.x, Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard please contact your local dealer for suitable software. All communication ports including optional cards can be active and used simultaneously to monitor the UPS status. However, only one communication interface at a time (the one with the highest priority) can control the UPS. The priorities of these communication interfaces are as follows (highest priority first).

1. EPO/ROO input port
2. Optional interface card
3. USB
4. RS-232

True RS-232

Pin Assignments

EPO/ROO

Function setting

1. EPO NC Shutdown UPS (default)
2. EPO NO Shutdown UPS
3. ROO NC Start-up UPS
4. ROO NO Start-up UPS

Installation and Operation

Please read the Safety Instruction guide (pages 2 and 3) before installing the UPS.

Unpacking
Inspect the UPS upon receipt. The packaging is robust, but accidents and damage may still occur during shipment. Notify the forwarder and dealer if there is damage.

The packaging is recyclable and reusable.

1. After removing the packing foam please be careful handling the UPS while it is still in the plastic bag. The plastic is slippery, and the UPS could fall and injure your feet.
2. Check for the following standard package contents, in addition to the UPS itself.

• A. User Manual
• B. IEC to UK socket output cables
• C. UK plug input cables

Selecting Installation Position

The UPS is heavy. Select a location sturdy enough to support the UPS weight. To ensure proper operation and long operating life, position the UPS according to the following requirements.

1. Keep at least 20 cm (8 inches) of clearance beyond the rear panel of the UPS.
2. Do not block the air flow to the ventilation louvers of the unit.
3. Ensure that the installation site is free from excessive dust and the ambient temperature and humidity are within the specified limits.
4. Do not place the UPS in a dusty or corrosive environment or near any flammable objects.
5. This UPS is not designed for outdoor use.

Operation

• Using the standard LED panel
• Start Up in Normal AC Mode

1. Before commencing ensure that the grounding is connected properly.

2. Ensure that the utility voltage matches the input voltage window of the UPS.

3. Connect the UPS main power cord into the utility AC power source receptacle.

4. Switch on the AC power source. All of the LEDs on the front panel display will flash once after five seconds. At the same time, the fan at the front of the UPS will start operating.

5. Press and hold the ON button ‘ ’ for approximately one second to start the UPS. The buzzer will beep and the LED indicators ” ” “and ”
   ” will shine after 1-5 seconds. The start-up procedure is now completed, and the UPS outlets are ready to supply power to the load.

6. It is advisable to perform a battery mode test before connecting the loads to the UPS to ensure that the batteries are working properly. To do this, switch off the AC power source when the UPS is on. The LED on the front panel display will turn off, the LED will shine, and the buzzer will pulsate, indicating that the UPS is in Battery Mode. Connect a non-critical load to the UPS outlets to confirm that the batteries are supplying power. Repeat the test by switching on and off the AC power source to ensure that the UPS is functioning properly.

Start-up in Battery Mode (Cold Start)

This UPS can be switched on without the presence of an AC power source. Press and hold the ON button ‘ ’ until the buzzer beeps. Release and then within the next 10 seconds press and hold the same button a second time. The UPS will perform its start-up procedure. The LEDs and ” ” will shine after 1-5 seconds, and the buzzer will pulsate to indicate successful power-on.

Note: Ensure that the UPS batteries are pre-charged for at least four hours by simply connecting the AC power cord to the utility receptacle.

Shutdown in AC Mode

Press and hold the OFF button ‘ ’ for five seconds until the buzzer beeps. The UPS will cut the power supply to the outlets. The ventilating fans will continue to operate. Switch off the AC power source. The ventilating fans will stop. The UPS is now completely shut down.

Shutdown in DC Mode

Press and hold the OFF button ‘ ’ for five seconds until the buzzer beeps. The UPS will cut the power supply to the outlets. The LEDs will turn off, and the ventilating fans will stop after ten seconds and the ±BUS discharge is below 42 V. The UPS is now completely shut down.

Self Testing in AC Mode

After the UPS has been successfully started in AC mode, press and hold the Self-Test button ‘ ’ for five seconds until the buzzer beeps. The LED will shine to indicate that the self-test is in progress. When the self-test is completed the UPS will return to AC mode. If there were no faults or abnormal conditions then the LED indicators and LEDs will turn off.

Note: The main function of self testing is to run a discharge test on the batteries.

LCD Panel

1. Please ensure the outlet of power source is proper grounded.
2. Ensure the voltage rating of power source is matched with UPS spec.
3. Plug in UPS to the AC source
4. UPS will start initializing after AC input power is available 5 seconds. LED/LCD indicator will be all lit and dim once and fan will start spinning. Full LCD display looks as below figure:
5. Press UPS button and hold untill twice beep heard, UPS begins starting procedures for 5 seconds. LCD display will show as below figure-A and then figure-B sequentially. LEDs will light up to indicate that the Utility and the Bypass are normal. And then  LED remain lit during figure-B LCD display.

• When you see figure-B means the starting up procedure is finished. Please ensure UPS recharge in line mode for at least 4 hours for fully recharged before the first backup test if it’s a new installed unit.
• Back up test – Unplug inlet power cord or switch off power source to simulate power failure condition. Green LED indicator will be dimmed and Amber LED will be light. Intermittent audible alarm will be heard and LCD display shows as below figure-C:

Cold Start (DC start)

1. Ensure the internal battery is available or external battery set well connected to UPS. Press and hold key for 3 seconds until twice beeps heard, release button and press for 3 seconds until twice beeps heard again to confirm cold start procedure. If the 2nd button confirmation not be finished within 10 seconds after 1st twice beeps, UPS will not cold start and shut off after 10 seconds.
2. 5 seconds after cold starting, amber LED will be light, intermittent audible alarm will be heard and LCD will show sequentially as below figure-D and figure-E

Operation of measurements display

1. UPS measurements can be checked after UPS started by pressing select key . The display sequence are as below figure-F (AC input voltage) figure-G (AC input frequency) figure-H (UPS output voltage) figure-I (UPS output frequency) figure-J (UPS loading percentage)figure-K (UPS output current) figure-L (Battery voltage) figure-M (UPS inner temperature) and back to figure-F.

UPS Locked up

UPS may lock itself up while there was critical abnormal or failure condition happened. User may see LCD display as below figure-N.

The procedures to release UPS from locked up status are as below

• Check and record the error code.
• Check user’s manual to understand possible cause, solve the problem or call service provider.
• Press OFF key and hold for 5 seconds until twice beep heard.
• Unplug AC input power cord or turn off power source switch.
• After UPS completely shut off, UPS is unlocked.

UPS Default Data and Special Function Execution
After the UPS completely starts up, press the key to change the LCD display to figure Q1.

Press the key to scroll through the UPS settings. The LCD will display in sequence figure Q1 (buzzer) figure R1 (Self-test) figure S1 (Bypass Voltage Windows) figure T (Output Frequency Synchronization Window) figure U (Inverter Output Voltage)  figure V1 (UPS Operation Mode)  figure W (Output Voltage Micro Tune Value) figure X (UPS Id) figure Y (Parallel function status).

• Press the scroll up key to execute special functions. The functions include buzzer ON (as in figure Q1), buzzer OFF (as in figure Q2, Alarm silence for UPS Warning), and self-test OFF (as in figure R1) or self-test ON (as in figure R2). The UPS will execute the battery test for ten seconds.
• UPS Default Settings and their alternatives
• Make sure the UPS is not “On”. Press the On and scroll down keys simultaneously for approximately three seconds. The buzzer will sound twice, and the LCD will display figure Q1, indicating that the UPS is in setting mode.
• To scroll through the options refer to section 4.3.2.6.
• Except for Buzzer (figures Q1 and Q2) and Self-test (figures R1 and R2) all of the other default settings may be changed by pressing the scroll up
• Figures S1 and S2 indicate the bypass input acceptable window. It follows the inverter output voltage. Please refer specification for the detail.
• Figure T indicates the bypass frequency window of the Inverter Output. The acceptable setting values are ±3 Hz and ±1 Hz.
• Figure U indicates the acceptable Inverter Output Voltage. Possible values are 200, 208, 220, 230, or 240 VAC.
• Figures V1, V2, V3 and V4 indicate the operation modes of the UPS. Possible values are Online, Eco (Economical) mode, fixed 50 Hz Output, and fixed 60 Hz Output.
• Figure W indicates the adjustment of the Inverter Output, which may be set to 0%, +1%, -1%, +2%, -2%, +3%, or -3%.
• After changing settings you must scroll to the “End” screen (figure X) and then press the enter key to save all of your changes.
• Turn Off the Utility Input breaker.
• Your setting changes are now complete.

Turn UPS off

1. Line mode(AC input available) : Press Off key and hold until twice beeps heard, UPS output will shut off. UPS will stay in standby mode, fan(s) keep spinning and battery will be remained recharging if AC input still available after output is off, otherwise it will be shutdown completely.
2. Backup mode (AC input not available): Press Off key and hold until twice beeps heard, UPS output will shut off. 10 seconds later, fan stop spinning and UPS shutdown completely.

Self-Test (Line mode only)

• This function is for checking battery capacity of battery pack in AC mode. It will perform backup mode test for 10 seconds after receiving self-test

command by front panel. You can press Function key , next page key and then previous page key to perform the 10 seconds self-test. The LCD2 screen will change as following figures.

Beep Codes

The following table contains common UPS statuses with their beep codes .

UPS System Block Diagram

Figure 4.1 illustrates the True On-Line Double Conversion architecture of the UPS system. The major modules consist of:

1. An AC-to-DC power converter (rectifier) with PFC control circuit
2. A DC-to-AC high frequency inverter
3. An intelligent battery charger
4. A bank of stationary, maintenance-free batteries
5. A DC-to-DC push/pull converter control circuit
6. A static bypass loop
7. Input and output EMI filters

The table below provides a summary of the UPS operating modes under various utility AC power source and battery conditions.

Maintenance Guide

Troubleshooting

If the UPS malfunctions during operation please check that all lines are connected properly and that the utility specifications are correct. Then check the table below for solutions. Should the problem persist please contact your local dealer for assistance.

Error Codes

When the Fault LED is lit press the ON button ‘ ’ briefly to check the error code. The error codes 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 are represented by the four bar LEDs 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, and the Overload LED . Each LED represents a number as shown in the figure below. For example, the figure below shows the 25%, 50%, and 100% bar LEDs lit. The error code is therefore 8 + 2 + 1 = 11, or Er11, which indicates that the UPS is over-temperature.

Checking error cord on LCD panel

If UPS is in abnormal condition，common alarm sign will light up and come with audible alarm. The LCD screen will shows information of alternate normal and error code. You can follow section 6.1 and 6.2 up for troubleshooting.

Error Codes and Their Meanings

Maintenance

1. Clean the dust from the ventilation openings and intakes on the rear panel.
2. Turn off the UPS and wipe the casing with a damp cloth. Be careful to avoid getting water in the UPS.
3. Periodically unplug the power cord of the UPS from the wall receptacle to test the condition of the batteries. Be sure you have saved your data in any open computer applications before you proceed with this battery test.

Communication Software

Hardware Setup

1. Decide whether to use RS-232 communication or USB communication. (For optional interface cards please refer to Chapter 8.)
2. Connect a male RS-232 connector or a USB cable* to the UPS communication port. Connect the female RS-232 connector or the other end of the USB cable to the computer.

Note: RS-232 and USB cables are optional.

Software Installation

• Please refer to the software user’s manual.

Optional Communication Cards

• R2E (second RS-232) card

• CN1 is for RS-232 DB9.

• For interface settings and pin assignments please refer to section 3.4.1.

• Installation Position: Optional Slot

• CN1 is for USB.
• For the communicaiton protocol definition please refer to section 8.4.2.
• Installation Position: Optional Slot

DCE (Dry Contact) card

Pin assignments of 10-Pin terminal

1. UPS in Bypass mode (Bypass)
2. Utility Abnormal (normally closed contact)
3. Utility Normal (normally open contact)
4. Inverter On
5. Battery Low
6. Battery Bad or Abnormal
7. UPS Alarm
8. Common
9. Shutdown UPS positive (+) signal
10. Shutdown UPS negative (-) signal

• The shutdown function will be activated after +6-25 VDC is applied between pin 9 and pin 10 for 5 seconds.
• The capacity of each relay contact is 40 VDC/25 mA.
• Installation Position: Optional Slot
• Flexible signal output for N.C. (Normally Closed) or N.O. (Normally Open) contact by shorting pins1-2 or pins 2-3 from JP1-5
• The shutdown function will be enabled 1 minute after blackout occurs if pins 1-2 of both CN1 and CN6 are shorted. Otherwise the shutdown function can be enabled only by pins 9-10 of CN3 if pins 2-3 of both CN1 and CN6 are shorted.

SNMP Cards

Megatec SNMP card

• For installation please refer to the user’s manual that came with the card.
• Installation Position: Optional slot on rear panel

USB

The USB communication protocol definition is as below.

1. Complies with USB version 1.0, 1.5 Mbps.
2. Complies with USB HID version 1.0.
3. Pin Assignments:

Specifications

• when load over than 2550W, the max. back-up time is 30mins.

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