UPS Standard Features
Your UPS has many standard features that enable it to provide you v&h cost-effective and
consistentiy
reliable power protection:
~Mooitor
Panel
The
Monitor
Panel on the front of the UPS contains an LCD screen where you can see
information about the current status of the UPS, view a statistical history and log of UPS
events, and display a real-time graphic representation of power flowing through the UPS
components. Backlit status indicators show the operating mode of the UPS and
alert
you
lo system events as they occur. The monitor panel is described in “Using the Monitor
Panel” on page 19.
Coati-ol
Panel
The Control Panel inside the
rigM
door
of the UPS contains the operator controls you use
to start and stop the UPS, change its operating mode, and reset me Load Off feature. The
operator panel is described in “Using the Control Panel’ on page 15.
Interface Panel
ComprIter
hIto@-
Two
serial
communicationa pods are standard on all units, and are
electricalfy
isolated
from the UPS.
You can use these ports to link the UPS system to a remote terminal,
from which you can view information similar to that displayed on the LCD
screen.
This feature is described thoroughly in
Powerwere
Plus 80 Serial Communications.
A/em, contacts are provided for
connectfon
to equipment at your facility, such as
a
light, an audible alarm, or a computer terminal. The equipment you connect to these
contacts
alerts
you to a UPS
afarm.
This feature is described further on page
32
of
“Using Features and Options.’
BuildhgAlamIMonitoring
You can connect your
facffiis
alarm
system contacts to six (6) inputs in me UPS. The
UPS uses these inputs to monitor your building alarms in addiion to the UPS status.
This feature is described further on page 31 of ‘Using Features and Options.’
Inpuf
Filter
A standard
input
fi/rer
yields
power factor correction that
allows
you to save on your initial
installation and
operatfng
costs. The
filter
also reduces input harmonic current distortion
and minimize9 upstream interference that can damage
sensftive
hardware components.
Emergency Load
08
A Loed Off
buUon
is provided for situations where you must
immediatefy
cut all power
to
your
cntlcal
load. The button is located on me front of the UPS for quick access, but
it
is
ccwmcl with a clear
plastic
shield
to prevent inadvertent operation. The
shiekf
must be
raised before you can press the button. The Load Off button is
described
in detail in
“Using me Load
Off
Sutton’ on page 51.
Automatic Battery Charge Current Limit
A preset limit restricts battery charging current, to protect batteries from damage due to
high current charging. Charging at high currents can overheat and damage batteries.
Installation Features
Power and control
wiring
can
be
routed through the top or bottom of eachUPS cabinet.
Each cabinet has an
internal
wireway.
In addition. you can
install
the caster
assemblies
provided
with
each cabinet for ease of movement during
instaffatfon.
Powemare Plus 66 UPS operator’s Manuel
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