UPS Parallel Operations

Parallel Operation
Protect 8 xx-CR2
AEG Power Solutions GmbH

Department: PS AE
Name: Welt/Bögge
Revision: 03
Date: 14.01.2015
Operating Instructions
8000030015 BAL, en
Parallel Operation Protect 8
Table of contents
General............................................................................................. 3
1 Short Description ................................................................. 3
2 Pre-testing the Individual Units........................................... 4
2.1 Unit Prerequisite for Parallel Operation .................................. 4
3 Installation Settings ............................................................. 5
3.1 Connection Options for Communication Cables when the Unit
Door is Open.......................................................................... 5
3.2 Procedure .............................................................................. 7
3.2.1 Setting PCB A17 .................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Setting PCB A50 .................................................................... 8
3.2.3 Setting PCB A16 .................................................................... 9
4 Installing and Connecting ................................................. 10
4.1 Installing the Communications Components......................... 10
4.3 Electrical Connection of the Communications Components . 12
4.4 Installing the Power Cables.................................................. 13
5 Initial Start-Up .................................................................... 16
5.1 Preparing Initial Start-Up of a Parallel System...................... 17
5.2 Initial Start-Up of a Parallel System ...................................... 18
6 Disconnecting and Restarting........................................... 19
6.1 Disconnecting and Restarting the Parallel System ............... 19
6.1.1 Disconnecting a Parallel System .......................................... 19
6.1.2 Restarting a Parallel System ................................................ 20
6.2 Disconnecting and Restarting an Individual Unit of a Parallel
System................................................................................. 21
6.2.1 Disconnecting a Unit from a Parallel System........................ 22
6.2.2 Test Operation ..................................................................... 22
6.2.3 Restarting a Unit in a Parallel System .................................. 24
7 Maintenance of Parallel Systems...................................... 25
7.1 Standards ............................................................................ 25
7.1.1 DIN 31 051........................................................................... 25
7.1.2 Servicing .............................................................................. 25
7.1.3 Maintenance ........................................................................ 26
7.1.4 Inspection ............................................................................ 26
7.1.5 Repair .................................................................................. 26
7.2 German Engineering Federation (VDMA)............................. 27
7.2.1 Supply Units Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)................ 27
7.2.2 Activities involving Equipment and Units .............................. 27
7.3 Visual Inspections ................................................................ 27
7.4 Functional Test .................................................................... 28
7.4.1 Updating the Components.................................................... 28
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General
These operating instructions (OI) must be read carefully by all
persons working with or on the system equipment prior to installation
and initial start-up of units connected in parallel.
In these OI the operation of units connected in parallel with 10 kVA to
120 kVA is described. The operating instructions of the individual
units remain valid for each individual unit.
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used in these instructions:
DOU = Display and Operation Unit
SBS = Static Bypass Switch
REC = Rectifier
INV = Inverter
X = Individual unit
1 Short Description
The parallel system concept represents an extension of individual
systems for higher safety and power requirements. The parallel
system consists of several units with a rated power from 10 to 120
kVA. The Protect is set up for parallel operation by making the
relevant unit parameter settings.
This parallel system enables you to achieve maximum power supply
reliability. It is a completely modular system. The monitoring systems
of each unit work completely independently of each other.
In parallel operation, the system has MULTIMASTER capability, i.e.
each unit has equal priority. Communication between the individual
units takes place via a CAN (Controller Area Network) bus system.
This bus system distinguishes itself through maximum interference
immunity and reliability (in particular, it is used in technologies
associated with high levels of safety such as airbags and ABS
systems in motor vehicles, for example).
Parallel systems can be run with separate batteries for each Protect
and varying charging curves. However, there is also the possibility of
working with a central battery and a shared charging curve.
Firmware (complete version) with "YY", e.g. P81YY33I, is required for
the functions described in these operating instructions.
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2 Pre-testing the Individual Units

2.1 Unit Prerequisite for Parallel Operation
Before an individual unit is set up for parallel operation, the following
points must be checked for each individual unit. Please refer to the
relevant technical data sheet, which is provided with each unit.
1. The software version of the control in the units to be connected in
parallel must be the same.
2. Redundancy
The redundancy specified in the technical data sheet for inverters,
rectifiers, and SBS indicates the applicable reserve.
Redundancy INV/SBS/REC=1 means:

One unit is available to be used as a reserve.
Redundancy INV/SBS/REC=2 means:

Two units are available to be used as a reserve.
Unit no. Nominal Software version Identification Redundancy

stated on output as per data sheet number INV/REC/SBS
nameplate as per data sheet as per data
sheet
Table for determining the system data at the installation location
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3 Installation Settings
3.1 Connection Options for Communication Cables when the Unit Door is Open
The PCB required for parallel operation and intended for connection
in the UPS is designated as A20 and essentially consists of plug-in
devices.
The arrangement of the PCBs is only different for Protect 4 units.
Fig. 1 Arrangement of the operating elements, components and individual PCBs with open door
Example showing view > 80 kVA
1 Fans
2 Fan connections
3 Internal fuses for control unit and fans
4 Optional PCBs
5 Terminal strip X12 (remote signals and options)
6 Q1, load interrupter switch for the rectifier circuit
7 Q29, manual bypass switch (optional)
8 Connection terminals for rectifier and SBS circuits,
battery and load
9 Display and operation unit (DOU)
10 Optional display instruments
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Fig. 2 Arrangement of the PCBs on the control unit pivot plate for Protect 8
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3.2 Procedure
There are two connection wires to be connected between the units.
From these the CAN BUS cable (violet) has 3-pin T-plugs at the ends
and the synchronisation cable (grey) has 4-pin T-plugs. To expand
the system it may be necessary to change the plug types (allocation).
That means connecting two cables to one plug. For example, this
would be necessary on the centre unit in a system with three
inverters.
The T-plugs are plugged into the parallel adapter cards (A20) and
then screwed in to prevent accidental removal. For the CAN BUS
system to function properly, special terminating resistors are required.
These form part of the parallel operation set. The resistors are
already preassembled and connected to screwable 2-pin plugs. For
the CAN bus system, the terminating resistors are connected to the
T-plugs with the 2-pin connector. This is necessary for the respective
outer units and facilitates handling of the units during servicing work.
A further possibility for the terminating resistors (on the front of the
control unit pivot frame), is adjustment via the DIP-FIX switches,
which also facilitates the insertion of the terminating resistors on the
CAN bus line.
These are located on the PCBs (interfaces) A50, A16 and A17 behind
the control unit pivot frame The resistors are activated and
deactivated on the PCBs by means of DIP-FIX switches.
The DIP-FIX switches, which activate the terminating resistor for the
CAN bus system on the interfaces, must be open during the
installation of the system. This applies both to parallel rectifier
operation and parallel inverter operation + SBS operation.
NOTE:
i For the CAN bus system to function, the ends of the bus cable
must be terminated with resistors.
ATTENTION:
In order to make changes to the interface boards, the fixing bolt of
the frame must be released and turned towards the front (mind
the cables in the joint region).
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3.2.1 Setting PCB A17

The inverter interface A17 is located under the inverter controller
board A17-A1. DIP-FIX switch S601 must be open for INV/SBS
parallel operation.
Figure 4 Position of switch S601 on PCB A17

The rectifier interface A50 is located under the rectifier controller
board A50-A1. DIP-FIX switch S601 must be open for REC parallel
operation.
R206
R205
C703
H803
R818
R819
C801 C802 C803

R804
R820
V801
R709
R704
R708 R705
R703R701
R702 C701
C718
R395
X18
V702
C717
C720 C721
C723
V703
R717R736R718
R700R719
R716R735R720
C722
C719
R619 C604
R620
R621
R622
R6 16
R618 R615
R614
R617 R613
C603 R606
R605
C602 R604
C601 R400
R413
R225
R224
R726R722
R724R721
R723C724
R725R727
R728
R630
C716 C715
R714 C714 R715
V704
X11
R612
R610
R611
R374R372
R373R333
R729
C725
R733
R734
R502
R503 R501
R3116R609
R3115R627
R625
R607
R608
R626
X19
H301
R375
R730R731
R732
R635
R634
R243
R242
R233
R241
R201
R202
R817
R602
R603
R628
R629
X54
S601
S601
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The SBS interface A16 is located under the SBS control A16-A1. DIP-
FIX switch S601 must be open for INV/SBS parallel operation.
S601
X16 X15 X6 X7
R608R606
R607R605
R415
R601
R602
R603
R604
V404
V403
V601
V615
R542
R541
R543
R544
R545
R546
R547
H101
R149
C113 + C115 + C117 + C128
F101
L101 X8
C118
+ C116 + C127 +
C114
L201
C202
R204 +
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4 Installing and Connecting

4.1 Installing the Communications Components
Internal communication between the units takes place via parallel
operation adapter A20. This PCB must be installed on the control unit
pivot frame of every individual unit used for parallel operation. The
location for installing PCB A20 can be found in the operating
instructions for the individual units.
Note:
ID1 = parallel unit 1 (see technical data sheet).
The unit number is not related to the parallel unit number of the unit.
ID1 ID2 IDn
A20 A20 A20

X1 X1 X1
X2 X2 X2
X3 X3 X3
X4 X4 X4
X5 X5 X5
X6 X6 X6
Fig. 7 Connection of the communication cables with individual batteries

(IDn refers to the last unit).
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ID1 ID2 IDn
A20 A20 A20

X1 X1 X1
X2 X2 X2
X3 X3 X3
X4 X4 X4
X5 X5 X5
X6 X6 X6
Fig. 8 Connection of the communication cables with central batteries

(IDn refers to the last unit).
NOTE:
In use of built in rectifier isololation transformer is the connection between the
teminals A20-X6 not required. [BL2801.wmf]
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4.3 Electrical Connection of the Communications Components

The following connections must be established for parallel operation:
Connection from Connection to Cable type Colour
ID1-A20-X3 ID2-A20-X3 UNITRONIC BUS LD 2x2x0.22 Violet
ID1-A20-X5 ID2-A20-X5 Litz LIYCY 3 X0.5 gr Grey
ID2-A20-X5 ID3-A20-X5 Litz LIYCY 3 X0.5 gr Grey
ID3-A20-X3 IDn-A20-X3 UNITRONIC BUS LD 2x2x0.22 Violet
ID3-A20-X5 IDn-A20-X5 Litz LIYCY 3 X0.5 gr Grey
The label IDn refers to the last unit. If, for example, only three units
are present, ignore the last two rows of the above table. The same
approach applies for a different number of units.
The cables between the individual units ID1 to IDn are routed
vertically downwards on the right-hand side of the control unit pivot
plate, and fixed to the supports provided using cable ties. The cables
should be routed as directly as possible, without loops, between the
individual units. A maximum cable length of 100 m should not be
exceeded.
For parallel operation with a central battery, the following additional

connections must be established.
Connection from Connection to Cable type Colour

ID3-A20-X4 IDn-A20-X4 UNITRONIC BUS LD 2x2x0.22 Violet
ID1-X6.1 ID2-X6.1 SILFLEX-N 2 x1.5 Grey
ID2-X6.2 * ID3-X6.2 SILFLEX-N 2 x1.5 Grey
ID3-X6.1 * IDn-X6.1 SILFLEX-N 2 x1.5 Grey
ID3-X6.2 * IDn-X6.2 SILFLEX-N 2 x1.5 Grey
*In use of built in rectifier isololation transformer is the connection

between the teminals A20-X6 not required.
NOTE:
i When ordering spare parts, please always supply the designation
(item/component) and unit number.
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4.4 Installing the Power Cables

For details of the electrical connection as well as the nature of the
cross sections and fuse protection of the cables, etc., please refer to
the operating instructions for the individual units. Refer to the
following complete circuit diagrams for information on the connection
of the units.
Complete circuit diagram 1
Feeding cubicle
Mains 1
Mains 2
-X1 -X4 -X1 -X4

Protect Protect
ID1 -Q1 IDn -Q1
~ ~
- -
-X2 -X2
- -
~ ~
-T1 -T1
-F1...-F3 -F1...-F3
Battery Battery
-K7 -K7
-Lx1...-Lx3 -Lx1...-Lx3
-X3 -X3
Distribution cubicle
-Q71 -Qn -Q29
-Q26
Load busbar
Fig. 9 Complete circuit diagram of two Protect units with two batteries, feeding
board and distribution board If the feeding board and distribution
board shown above are not supplied, they must be added by the
customer in accordance with the local conditions and requirements. If
your distribution board features suitable load breakers, one unit can
be disconnected from the power supply for maintenance purposes
while the second unit continues to supply the loads.
ATTENTION:
Note for equipment with Q29 switch in each UPS:
If the load busbar has a coupling breaker, in manual operation, all UPS
devices must be set to this operating mode or the coupling breaker must
be open.
Note for equipment with Q29 switch in distribution board:
Before switching from Q29 to mains 2, the load busbar must be
disconnected from the units, because otherwise problems with the phase
angles can occur with the different mains.
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Fig. 10 Complete circuit diagram of Protect units with a central battery,

feeding board and distribution board
NOTE:
i With the Protect 8 unit series, it is important to note that the RECs
will need to be supplied by the same mains if a central battery is
being used.
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Figure 11 Complete circuit diagram for more than two units with a central
battery and feeding board and distribution board
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5 Initial Start-Up
The start-up procedure is the same for the various unit versions (10
kVA to 120 kVA). Prior to starting the unit, check whether the preset
unit data complies with the system data by referring to the technical
data sheet.
Parallel units are adjusted by the factory with regard to their current
distribution. Since the local cabling affects the current distribution of
the parallel units (cable cross sections, cable lengths, cable routing
and inductance values of the load distribution board), readjustment
may be required following installation. The equalising current of idle
parallel units should be less than 5% of the inverter's nominal current.
The current distribution must be checked during start-up. Any
necessary adjustment must only be carried out by appropriately
trained expert personnel.
ATTENTION:
Improperly adjusted systems can damage the battery under
certain circumstances (individual batteries charged, i.e. 100%
capacity and idle inverter).
NOTE:
i The conditions imposed by the battery manufacturer for start-up
must be met. Any necessary parameter modifications must be
made by our service personnel or via the DOU. If changing the
parameters via the DOU, ensure that these changes are applied
to all units.
A phase-rotation indicator and a voltmeter are required for the steps

outlined below.
CAUTION:
When the mains is connected, potentially fatal voltages are
applied to the terminals.
Always observe the safety regulations!
The descriptions in the sections that follow assume that a parallel

board with Q71...Q7n, Q26 and Q29 is present. If the isolators are
provided by the customer and designated differently, this must be
taken into account.
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5.1 Preparing Initial Start-Up of a Parallel System
Step ID no. Action

1 1 to n Q1, SBS circuit and battery isolator (external) to the
"OFF" position.
2 1 to n Open Q71, Q72 to Q7n INV output isolators (external).
3 1 to n Q26 (external) to the "OFF" position, Q29 (external) to
the "OFF" position.
4 1 to n Remove the connection cover.
5 1 to n Check the cable cross sections and fuse protection
(refer to the operating instructions of the individual
units).
Check that the units are properly earthed (all cubicles
must be screwed to one another and earthed).
6 1 to n Connect the mains voltage for the rectifier and SBS
circuits.
7 1 to n Measure the mains voltage at terminals X1 and X4 (X1
phase-to-phase and X4 phase/zero). Refer to the
technical data sheet for the nominal voltage.
8 1 to n Check the rotating fields at terminals X1 and X4. L1, L2
and L3 clockwise rotation.
9 1 to n Switch on Q1 and wait until the DC nominal voltage is
reached.
10 1 to n Switch on the INV.
11 1 to n Check the voltage between the parallel units at the INV

output isolators Q71, Q72 to Qn (external). The voltage
difference of the INVs should not be more than 2 V. (If
you measure more than 2 V then adjustment is
required; this can only be performed by trained expert
personnel.)
12 1 to n Switch off the INV.
13 1 to n Switch off the mains voltage for the rectifier and SBS
circuits.
14 1 to n Rectify any faults (where applicable) and repeat the
steps.
15 1 to n Replace the connection cover.
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5.2 Initial Start-Up of a Parallel System

Step ID no. Action DOU
1 to n LED Display
1 1 to n Q1, SBS circuit and battery isolator (external) to the None Off
"OFF" position. INV output isolators (external) Q71,
Q72 to Q7n set to "ON".
2 1 to n Q26 (external) to the "OFF" position, Q29 (external) to
the "OFF" position.
3 1 to n Connect the mains voltage for the rectifier and SBS
circuits.
4 1 to n Q1 to the "ON" position. The rectifier starts Red, yellow, Self-test
automatically. In systems with a central battery it only green
starts when the necessary number of rectifiers for the changing
required capacity are switched on.
The DC voltage increases.
5 1 to n The DC voltage reaches its final value and the inverter Yellow Current flow
is supplied with power. (In systems with a central flashing symbol via REC
battery the voltage of 2 V/Pb cell or 1.2 V/NiCd may to INV ON
be present at the output terminals of the individual (black)
RECs (safety operation), as the battery isolators are
not yet closed.)
6 1 to n When the polarity on the battery isolator (REC voltage
– battery voltage) has been checked, set the battery
isolator (external) to the "ON" position.
Batteries are charged.
7 1 to n Connect the SBS circuit. The SBS will only fire once Green Current flow
power is being supplied to the exact number required flashing symbol via SBS
for the desired capacity. to loads ON
(black)
8 1 to n Switch on the inverter. INV symbol
flashes
9 1 to n The respective AC voltage reaches its final value. As Green ON Current flow
soon as the required number of INVs for the desired symbol via INV to
capacity have been switched on, the INV output loads ON (black),
contactors will close. via SBS OFF
10 1 to n There is no fault indication pending.
11 1 to n Check the equalising currents of the INVs.
The equalising currents of the INVs when idle should
be less than 5% of the INV nominal current.
12 1 to n Switch off INV.
13 1 to n Q26 (external) to the "ON" position, Q29 (external) to
the "OFF" position
14 1 to n Switch on the INV and connect the loads.
NOTE:
i For all additional functions and operating modes please refer to
the operating instructions of the individual units.
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6 Disconnecting and Restarting

6.1 Disconnecting and Restarting the Parallel System
In order to extend, service or repair a parallel system, it may need to
be disconnected in its entirety. During this time the loads can be
supplied via the manual bypass. The loads are switched over from
the parallel system to the manual bypass and back again without any
interruption.
NOTE:
i Maintenance and repair work must only be performed by
authorised expert personnel.
6.1.1 Disconnecting a Parallel System

1 to n LED Display
1 1 to n Check the availability of the SBS (SBS ready). Green SBS symbol
static
2 1 to n Switch off the inverter with the "∼0" key on the Green flashing Current flow
DOU and confirm with "yes". As soon as the symbol via SBS
number of INVs still switched on falls below the
specified redundancy level, the entire parallel
system is switched over to the SBS.
3 Manual bypass switch Q29 to the "ON" position
4 System isolator Q26 to the "OFF" position
5 1 to n Switch off the inverter with the "=0" key on the Yellow, green
DOU and confirm with "yes". flashing
6 1 to n REC mains switch Q1 to the "OFF" position.
7 1 to n Battery isolator Q2 (external) to the "OFF" Red, yellow,
position. green flashing
8 1 to n SBS circuit "OFF" None Off
CAUTION:
Even when disconnected, capacitors in the unit may still carry
voltage.
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6.1.2 Restarting a Parallel System

Restarting a parallel system in cases where the loads were supplied
by manual bypass Q29 during the disconnection period.
This restarting procedure is also applicable if the loads were not
supplied by manual bypass Q29 during the disconnection period. In
this case the manual bypass switch remains in the "OFF" position!
NOTE:
i If you are putting a parallel system into operation for the first time
or have been carrying out expansion or retrofitting work, the
following procedure is insufficient! Please read the "Start-Up"
chapter for more information.

1 to n LED Display
1 1 to n Check system status! None Off
Q1, SBS circuit and battery isolator Q2 (external)
to the "OFF" position. System isolator Q26
"OFF", manual bypass Q29 "ON", INV isolator
Q71, Q72... "ON".
2 1 to n Connect the mains voltage for the rectifier.
3 1 to n Q1 to the "ON" position. The rectifier starts Red/yellow/green Self-test
automatically. In systems with a central battery it continuous
only starts when the necessary number of
rectifiers for the required capacity are switched
on.
The DC voltage increases.
4 1 to n The DC voltage has reached its final value and Yellow flashing DC symbols OK
the inverter is supplied with power.
5 1 to n Battery isolator Q2 (external) set to "ON"
position.
6 1 to n SBS circuit to the "ON" position. The SBS will Green flashing
only fire once power is being supplied to the
exact number required for the desired capacity.
7 1 to n Check current flow on the DOU! Current flow
SBS circuit -> SBS -> load symbol via SBS
8 System isolator Q26 to the "ON" position
9 Manual bypass switch Q29 to the "OFF" position.
10 1 to n Switch on the inverter using the "∼I" key on the INV symbol
DOU. flashes
11 1 to n The AC voltage reaches its final value. As soon Green Current flow
as the required number of INVs for the desired symbol via INV
capacity have been switched on, the INV output
contactors will close and all SBS will go out.
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NOTE:
6.2 Disconnecting and Restarting an Individual Unit

of a Parallel System
In order to service or repair a unit in a parallel system, it may be
necessary to disconnect this unit. In this case, the loads will once
again continue to be supplied by the remaining units of the parallel
system.
Only one unit of a parallel system can be disconnected at a time!
A prerequisite for disconnecting a unit is that the system is configured
with redundancy = 1 or higher! (See chapter 2.1 Unit Prerequisite for
Parallel Operation)
In addition, you must check that the entire load of the parallel system
still corresponds to the system configuration, i.e. the total load of the
loads must not exceed the power of the units still in operation.
The "switch on maintenance mode" action relates to UPS control
information regarding the present disconnection of a unit. It is
selected via the menu items "Service" and "Maintenance" on the
DOU. The default password set at the factory is 1201. Maintenance
mode must be switched on for all units.
Prior to restarting, the disconnected unit can be checked in "test
operation" away from the system. Test operation is also activated via
the menu items "Service" and "Maintenance" on the DOU.
In the following the ID No. X means the number of the unit to be

disconnected.
NOTE:
i Check your system configuration!
In this case, please contact the service department of AEG Power
Solutions GmbH.
NOTE:
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6.2.1 Disconnecting a Unit from a Parallel System

1 to n LED Display
1 1 to n Output status! Green Current flow
Q1, SBS circuit and battery isolator Q2 (external) symbol via INV
to the "ON" position. System isolator Q26 "ON",
manual bypass Q29 "OFF", corresponding UPS
output isolators Q71... "ON".
2 1 to n Switch on INV maintenance mode. Yellow flashing
Green ON
3 1 to n Switch on the REC maintenance mode.
(Only with central battery.)
4 X SBS circuit to the "OFF" position. No SBS circuit
5 X Switch off the inverter with the "∼0" key on the Yellow flashing No current flow
DOU and confirm with "yes". symbol to the
load
6 X Switch off the inverter with the "=0" key on the
DOU and confirm with "yes".
7 X REC mains switch Q1 to the "OFF" position. No REC circuit
8 X Battery isolator Q2 (external) to the "OFF" None Off
position.
9 X Corresponding UPS output isolator Q71... to the
"OFF" position
10 X On parallel adapter A20:
Disconnect connector X5 "Sync input inverter".
Disconnect connector X3 "CAN input inverter".
Disconnect connector X4 "CAN input rectifier".
(Only with central battery and built in rectifier
isololation transformer).)
12 X Disconnect earth fault monitoring plug X6.
isololation transformer)
CAUTION:
voltage.
6.2.2 Test Operation
Test operation is used for checking a disconnected unit during
maintenance or after repair.
The loads are supplied by the remaining units in the parallel system.
The unit that is to be run in test operation behaves like an individual
unit; therefore, it is necessary to change the DIP switch settings. To
do this, DIP-FIX S601 on inverter interface A17 and DIP-FIX S601 on
SBS interface A16 must be closed for test operation. See also
chapters 3.2.1 and 3.2.3.
The output of the UPS that is to be run in test operation must not be
connected to the outputs of the parallel system.
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LED Display
1 X Output status! None Off
Q1, SBS circuit and battery isolator Q2
(external) to the "OFF" position.
Corresponding UPS output isolator Q71...
"OFF".
On parallel adapter A20:
Plugs X3, X4, X5 and X6 not connected.
DIP-FIX switches A16-S601 and A17-S601
must be closed.
2 X SBS circuit to the "ON" position. REC, INV, SBS
symbols flash
3.1 X Parallel configuration: "1+ x" Yellow, green
The SBS is "ON". flashing
3.2 X Parallel configuration: "n + x" (n>1) Yellow
The SBS blocks; it changes to "ON" in the next flashing
step.
4 X REC mains switch Q1 to the "ON" position.
5 X Wait for the self-test.
6.1 X In units without a central battery: DC symbols OK
REC starts automatically.
6.2 X In units with a central battery: DC symbols not
REC may not start. OK
(Depends on the ID no.)
7 X Switch on test operation.
8 X Wait until the INV symbol has stopped flashing.
9.1 X In systems without a central battery:
Battery isolator Q2 (external) can be closed.
9.2 X In systems with a central battery:
Battery isolator Q2 (external) must remain open.
10 X Switch on the inverter using the "∼I" key on the Yellow, green
DOU. flashing
11 X The AC voltage reaches its final value. The INV Green on, Current flow
output contactor closes. yellow flashing symbol via INV
Red on during
operation without
a battery
After the unit function has been checked successfully, the unit must
be disconnected again (rectifier circuit and SBS circuit "OFF"). This
will cancel the "test operation" function at the same time. DIP-FIX
switches A16-S601 and A17-S601 must be opened again so that the
unit can be reconnected to the parallel system. If battery isolator Q2
was closed, it must be opened again.
Then the unit can be re-integrated in the parallel system as described
in chapter 6.2.3.
CAUTION:
voltage.
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NOTE:
i During test operation, no parameters or basic settings of the unit
are allowed to be changed.
6.2.3 Restarting a Unit in a Parallel System
Restarting a parallel system unit in cases where the loads were
supplied by the remaining units in the parallel system while this unit
was disconnected.

1 to n LED Display
1 1 to n Output status! Yellow flashing Current flow
except for Q1, SBS circuit and battery isolator Q2 (external) Green ON symbol via INV
X to the "ON" position. System isolator Q26 "ON",
manual bypass Q29 "OFF", corresponding UPS
output isolators Q71... "ON".
2 X Output status! None Off
Q1, SBS circuit and battery isolator Q2 (external)
to the "OFF" position, corresponding UPS output
isolator Q71... "OFF".
Connect connector X5 "Sync input inverter".
Connect connector X3 "CAN input inverter".
Connect connector X4 "CAN input rectifier".
(Only with central battery.)
5 X Connect earth fault monitoring plug X6.
isololation transformer.)
6 X REC mains switch Q1 in the "ON" position. The Red/yellow/gre Self-test
rectifier starts automatically. en
The DC voltage increases. continuous
7 X The DC voltage has reached its final value. Yellow flashing DC symbols OK
8 X Battery isolator Q2 (external) set to "ON" position.
9 X Corresponding UPS output isolator Q71... to the
"ON" position
10 X Switch on the inverter using the "∼I" key on the Yellow flashing
DOU. Green ON
11 X The AC voltage reaches its final value. The INV Current flow
output contactor closes. symbol via INV
12 X SBS circuit to the "ON" position. The SBS is The SBS symbol
ready. does not flash.
13 1 to n Switch off the INV maintenance mode. Green
except for
X
14 1 to n Switch off the REC maintenance mode.
except for (Only with central battery and built in rectifier
X isololation transformer)
NOTE:
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7 Maintenance of Parallel Systems

Protect UPS systems consist of state-of-the-art and non-wearing
components. To ensure their continuous operational reliability and
availability, regular checks should be carried out. Maintenance
(consisting of a visual inspection, functional test, component update
and battery check) can only be carried out by appropriately trained
expert personnel. Parts such as fans, contactors, electrolytic
capacitors and batteries must be replaced as a result of wear and
ageing before they reach the end of their predicted service life.
Maintenance should be carried out at yearly intervals.
Checking the Battery:
A distinction must be made between subjecting the battery to a
functional test and carrying out complete maintenance. The functional
test is essentially a capacity test of the battery and an inspection of
the block connections. The complete maintenance process goes
beyond the functional test. It involves internal resistance
measurement of the individual blocks, electrolyte density checking
and water replenishment (only for closed batteries).
Due to different battery manufacturers and battery types, it is not
possible to provide details of a battery maintenance procedure that is
applicable to batteries in general. Refer to the instructions of the
battery manufacturers for detailed information on how to correctly
perform the maintenance work.
7.1 Standards
7.1.1 DIN 31 051

This standard contains definitions of terms and measures which are
important for servicing work. It is particularly important to structure
and subdivide the subject area. In this context, "servicing" has been
defined as a catch-all generic term covering the three areas of
maintenance, inspection and repairs.
7.1.2 Servicing
Measures for retaining and re-establishing the normal condition, as
well as identifying and evaluating the actual condition of a system's
technical resources.
These measures include:
• Maintenance
• Inspection
• Repair
They also include:

• Matching servicing goals to company targets
• Defining appropriate servicing strategies
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7.1.3 Maintenance
Measures for retaining the normal condition of a system's technical
resources.
• Creation of a maintenance schedule which is geared towards the
specific requirements of the respective plant or plant system and
which is binding.
The maintenance schedule includes:
• Preparation for implementation
Implementation
Feedback
7.1.4 Inspection
Measures for identifying and evaluating a system's technical
resources. These measures include:
• Creating a schedule for identifying the actual condition; this
schedule is laid down for the specific requirements of the
respective plant or plant system and is binding. This schedule
should include, among other things, details about the place, date,
method, units and measures.
• Preparation for implementation
• Implementation (which predominantly involves quantifying certain
factors)
• Presenting the results, having established the actual condition
• Appraisal of the results to evaluate the actual condition
• Deduction of the necessary consequences based on the evaluation
7.1.5 Repair
Measures for re-establishing the normal condition of a system's
technical resources.
• Assignment, assignment documentation and analysis of
assignment contents
• Planning in the sense of identifying and evaluating alternative
solutions, while considering operational demands
• Deciding on a solution
• Preparation for implementation, including costing, scheduling,
coordination, supply of personnel, resources and materials,
creation of working schedules
• Preliminary measures such as job equipment, protection and
safety devices, etc.
• Examination of the preparatory and preliminary measures,
including the release for implementation
• Implementation
• Functional test and acceptance
• Evaluation (including documentation, details of costings, identification
of - plus where applicable - introduction of improvements)
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7.2 German Engineering Federation (VDMA)

In VDMA 24 186, Part 4, the German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
has specified the range of operations required for maintaining
ventilation systems and other technical equipment in buildings – MSR
mechanisms and building automation systems.
7.2.1 Supply Units Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
7.2.2 Activities involving Equipment and Units

• Check that the equipment has been installed correctly from a
technical and functional perspective and that the ambient
conditions are appropriate
• Check for dirt, corrosion and damage
• Check the intrinsic power supply
• Reliability cleaning (functioning not impaired)
• Check the electrical/mechanical functioning of connections
• Check functional elements (e.g. operating and display devices)
• Check the overall function of the UPS system
• Set, adjust and secure functional elements (e.g. operating and
display devices)
• Adjust signals
• Check batteries, e.g. charging status, electrolyte level
• Top up the battery electrolyte
• Readjust
7.3 Visual Inspections
When visually inspecting the unit, check:
• Whether there is any mechanical damage or if foreign bodies can
be found in the system
• Whether any conductive dirt or dust has accumulated in the unit
and
• Whether accumulated dust is interfering with heat supply and
dissipation
CAUTION:
The system must be disconnected from the power supply prior to
carrying out the procedure described below.
If large quantities of dust have accumulated, the unit should, as a

precaution, be cleaned using dry compressed air in order to ensure
better heat dissipation.
The intervals at which visual inspections should be performed are
primarily determined by the site conditions.
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7.4 Functional Test

• Remote signals
• Electrical properties of the rectifier
• Electrical properties of the inverter
• Electrical properties of the SBS
• Switchover INV – SBS and reverse switching SBS – INV
• Settings INV, REC and SBS.
• Communication UPS – computer
7.4.1 Updating the Components

The constant advancement of our UPS systems results in
modernisation effects and improvements which are incorporated
within the scope of maintenance work.
Before performing maintenance on units from the parallel system, it
must generally be made clear whether the loads can be supplied via
the mains during maintenance or whether the remaining units are to
continue supplying the load. If the option of supplying the loads via an
external manual bypass is available, this approach should be
adopted.
In order to be able to disconnect a UPS unit from the overall parallel

system for maintenance purposes and to continue to supply the loads
via the remaining units, it is necessary to activate maintenance
operation. For this purpose, all inverters must be set to maintenance
mode using the "Maintenance" menu. During REC parallel operation
with a central battery, it is also necessary to switch the remaining
rectifier to maintenance mode.
This is done via the SERVICE menu item. (The default password set
at the factory is 1201; see also the operating instructions for the
individual units.)
NOTE:
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2 Pre-testing the Individual Units

Redundancy INV/SBS/REC=1 means:

Redundancy INV/SBS/REC=2 means:

Unit no. Nominal Software version Identification Redundancy

Table for determining the system data at the installation location

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3.2.1 Setting PCB A17

Figure 4 Position of switch S601 on PCB A17

3.2.2 Setting PCB A50

C801 C802 C803

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3.2.3 Setting PCB A16

Figure 6 Position of switch S601 on PCB A16

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4 Installing and Connecting

A20 A20 A20

Fig. 7 Connection of the communication cables with individual batteries

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ID1 ID2 IDn

A20 A20 A20

Fig. 8 Connection of the communication cables with central batteries

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4.3 Electrical Connection of the Communications Components

Connection from Connection to Cable type Colour

ID1-A20-X3 ID2-A20-X3 UNITRONIC BUS LD 2x2x0.22 Violet

ID1-A20-X5 ID2-A20-X5 Litz LIYCY 3 X0.5 gr Grey

ID2-A20-X3 ID3-A20-X3 UNITRONIC BUS LD 2x2x0.22 Violet

ID2-A20-X5 ID3-A20-X5 Litz LIYCY 3 X0.5 gr Grey

ID3-A20-X3 IDn-A20-X3 UNITRONIC BUS LD 2x2x0.22 Violet

ID3-A20-X5 IDn-A20-X5 Litz LIYCY 3 X0.5 gr Grey

For parallel operation with a central battery, the following additional

Connection from Connection to Cable type Colour

ID1-A20-X4 ID2-A20-X4 UNITRONIC BUS LD 2x2x0.22 Violet

*In use of built in rectifier isololation transformer is the connection

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4.4 Installing the Power Cables

-X1 -X4 -X1 -X4

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Complete circuit diagram 2

Fig. 10 Complete circuit diagram of Protect units with a central battery,

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Complete circuit diagram 3

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A phase-rotation indicator and a voltmeter are required for the steps

The descriptions in the sections that follow assume that a parallel

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5.1 Preparing Initial Start-Up of a Parallel System

Step ID no. Action

10 1 to n Switch on the INV.

11 1 to n Check the voltage between the parallel units at the INV

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5.2 Initial Start-Up of a Parallel System

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6 Disconnecting and Restarting

6.1.1 Disconnecting a Parallel System

Step ID no. Action DOU

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