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Digital Energy™ Uninterruptible Power Supply
GT Series UPS
5/6/8/10 kVA
GT5000 RT / GT6000 RT
GT8000 RT / GT10000 RT
GE Digital Energy™
General Electric Company
CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno)
Switzerland
T +41 (0)91 / 850 51 51
F +41 (0)91 / 850 52 52
www.GEDigitalEnergy.com
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GE Digital Energy Power Quality User manual Digital Energy™ Uninterruptible Power Supply GT Series UPS 5/6/8/10 kVA GT5000 RT / GT6000 RT GT8000 RT / GT10000 RT GE Digital Energy™ General Electric Company CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno) Switzerland T +41 (0)91 / 850 51 51 F +41 (0)91 / 850 52 52 www.GEDigitalEnergy.com...
  • Page 2 We thank you for selecting a General Electric Digital Energy™ GT Series Uninterruptible Power Supply. Please read these instructions carefully before installation and start-up of the GT Series UPS. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Model: GT Series / Series 1 Date of issue: 09.01.2008...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Internal battery replacement (for 8/10 kVA models) ......................38 Power unit maintenance................................39 7.5.1 Power unit replacement (for 5/6 kVA models) ........................39 7.5.2 Power unit replacement (for 8/10 kVA models) ........................39 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................40 SPECIFICATIONS ............................41 modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    GE refuses any responsibility in case of non-observance, unauthorized alterations or improper use of the delivered UPS. While every care has been taken to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this manual, GE accepts no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of the information contained in this document.

  • Page 5: General

    - if the storage temperature is within -20 and +30°C (-4°F and 86°F): every 6 months, - if the storage temperature is within -20 and +45°C (-4°F and 113°F): every 3 month. CAUTION In case of storage, pay attention to: modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 6: Maintenance And Servicing

    Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 7: Introduction

    2 INTRODUCTION 2.1 INTRODUCTION The GE Digital Energy™ GT Series UPS, a truly on-line uninterruptible power supply, protects your equipment from all forms of power interference, including complete power failures. 2.2 INTENDED USE Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) are designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment such as computers and telecommunications equipment from all forms of power interference.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Your mains supply is 100 - 127 Volts (Line-N) and 60 Hz (if the mains frequency is 50Hz, the output frequency of the UPS can be changed, see note in section 4.4.4). • The total power demand of the connected equipment does not exceed the rated output power of the GT Series UPS (chapter 9 contains the ratings).

  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    (3, fig. 3.3.1.b / 3.3.1.c). Attach the display sticker (4, fig. 3.3.1.b / 3.3.1.c). The GT Series UPS is now ready for further fig. 3.3.1.b connection: proceed with internal battery connection. 8/10 kVA fig.

  • Page 10: Rack Mount Installation - Preparations (All Models)

    3.3.2.d The GT Series UPS is now ready for further connections. Please proceed internal battery connection. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 11: Connecting Internal Battery Pack (For 5/6 Kva Models)

    (4, fig. 3.3.3.b). Mount the front panels by pushing the plastic part into the appropriate holes (5, fig. 3.3.3.c). Proceed with the UPS preparation. fig. 3.3.3.b 5/6 kVA fig. 3.3.3.c modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 12: Connecting Internal Batteries (For 8/10 Kva Models Only)

    3 screws (5, fig.3.3.4.b). Mount the front panels by pushing the plastic part into the appropriate position (6, fig. 3.3.4.c). Proceed with the UPS preparation. fig. 3.3.4.b 8/10 kVA fig. 3.3.4.c modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 13: Connecting Additional External Batteries (5/6 Kva Models)

    UPS, the batteries start charging. For best results, allow the UPS to recharge the batteries during a period of approx. 8 hours. It is acceptable to use the UPS without first charging the battery, but the runtime may be reduced. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 14: Connecting Additional External Batteries (8/10 Kva Models)

    At first start up the value of the total battery capacity has to be set with the UPS Monitoring software. 8/10 kVA 8/10 kVA fig. 3.3.6.c fig. 3.3.6.d modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)
  • Page 15 UPS, the batteries start charging. For best results, allow the UPS to recharge the batteries during a period of approx. 8 hours. It is acceptable to use the UPS without first charging the battery, but the runtime may be reduced. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 16: Connecting Interface Devices

    Card and connect previously prepared network cable (fig. 3.3.7.e / 3.3.7.f). See section 5.2 for more information. 5/6 kVA 5/6 kVA fig. 3.3.7.d fig. 3.3.7.e 8/10 kVA 8/10 kVA fig. 3.3.7.f fig. 3.3.7.g modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    5. External battery connectors 6. SNMP card slot 7. DB9 Communication port 8. Fan Module 9. REPO Contacts (see section 4.4.10) 10. Parallel ports (see section 3.4.2) fig. 3.3.8.c modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 18: Standard Installation Procedure

    For 8/10 kVA models use 6 AWG 75°C (167°F) copper wires, 22 lb-in fixation torque force. For 5/6 kVA models use 10 AWG 75°C (167°F) copper wires, 20 lb-in fixation torque force. 5/6 kVA 8/10 kVA fig. 3.3.9.d fig. 3.3.9.e modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)
  • Page 19 (main ground can be removed with the PDU). Connect the UPS case to the nearest available ground connection with an copper wire (see fig. 3.3.9.h). fig. 3.3.9.h modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 20: Parallel Operation (Only For 8/10 Kva)

    3 meters. The overall system load may not exceed 100% load of a single UPS in the configuration without the addition of an external maintenance bypass. fig. 3.4.1 modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 21: Installing The Parallel Connection

    4. For a quick start of the system proceed with section 4.2.3 Each UPS needs a different configuration of the DIPswitch as identification of unit in the parallel system (fig. 3.4.2.c). fig. 3.4.2.c 8/10 kVA fig. 3.4.2.d modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 22: Operation

    LEDs are on the unit operates in overload. As this is an abnormal situation the alarm LED will be on as well. 1º LED: 0-25% green 2º LED: 26-50% green 3º LED: 51-75% green 4º LED: 76-100% green 5º LED: >100% yellow modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 23: Start-Up

    (see fig. 4.2.1.c). The unit is now in operation; equipment connected to the UPS can now be switched on. fig. 4.2.1.d Load % will be shown on “load” LED bar. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 24: Start-Up Of A 8/10 Kva

    9. The parallel system is now in operation and the connected equipment can now be switched on. The load will be shared between the UPS as shown on the LED bar ‘load’. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 25: Use: Normal Operation

    (see section 7.4.1 / 7.4.2) and disconnect additional battery packs. All LED should be out on the front panel; the UPS is fig. 4.3.2.c shut down. 8/10 kVA 5/6 kVA fig. 4.3.2.d fig. 4.3.2.e modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 26: Maintenance Bypass

    8/10 kVA models screw the bypass lock plate (fig. 4.3.3.d). Press keypad “UPS On” (see section 4.1) for fig. 4.3.3.d 1 second. Now the UPS protects the load again. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 27: Use: Status And Alarm Indications

    ⎯⎯ : continuous 0 – 5 : number of LEDs that can be on, depending on runtime capacity / load bar mute buzzer : press push button ‘I’ briefly modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 28: On Bypass

    UPS operates on battery (see section 4.4.2). To avoid these problems, be absolutely certain that the power demand of the protected equipment is within the limits of the UPS. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 29: Replace Battery

    Press one more time ‘UPS off’ switch for 1 second. The unit is now in stand-by mode. Most changes of UPS settings are only possible in bypass or stand-by mode. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 30: Remote Emergency Power Off (Repo)

    - if the function is set “enabled”, the UPS will automatically restart when the mains returns - if the function is set “disabled”, a manual restart is required, either as explained in section 4.2.1 / 4.2.2 or via the UPS monitoring software. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 31: Battery Management

    NOTE It’s possible to reset the battery test, by pressing the ‘UPS off’ switch (see 4.1) for 1 sec. The UPS will switch to bypass mode. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 32: Communication

    This card allows the data interface to be connected directly to an Ethernet network. The card is fitted into the SNMP Card slot (8, fig. 3.3.5.a). For more information, please refer to the user manual that comes with the interface card. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 33: Options

    Connect Input / Output terminals and follow standard installation procedure (see section 3.3.9). The unit is now ready to be turned on again. Proceed with section 4.2.1. fig. 6.1.d modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 34: 5/6 Kva Pdus

    225 min GT10000 RT 16 min 39 min 66 min 92 min 10 min 24 min 41 min 58 min 100% 6 min 17 min 28 min 41 min modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Refer to section 4.3.2 for further details. 7.2 GENERAL The GE Digital Energy GT Series UPS is virtually maintenance free: take care of proper environmental conditions and keep air inlets/outlets free of dust. Please read 3.2. NOTE Apart from battery replacement, refer maintenance and service work to qualified and skilled personnel only.

  • Page 36: Batteries

    (electrolyte) may be extremely toxic. If exposed to waste electrolyte, wash immediately with plenty of water, if eye contact occurs flush with water and contact a physician. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 37: Internal Battery Replacement (For 5/6 Kva Models)

    To avoid battery malfunction, in case of additional batteries connected, all battery packs have to be replaced! It’s not possible to replace only 1 pack. Avoid connection between new and old battery packs. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 38: Internal Battery Replacement (For 8/10 Kva Models)

    To avoid battery malfunction, in case of additional batteries connected, all battery packs have to be replaced! It’s not possible to replace only 1 pack. Avoid connection between new and old battery packs. modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 39: Power Unit Maintenance

    (7 & 8, fig. 7.5.2.b). Place again the 3 front covers (9, fig. 7.5.2.b). Switch the UPS back to normal operation; see section 4.3.3 for further details. fig. 7.5.2.b modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    UPS and PC used PC interface defective or being Check if no other software is accessed by another service accessing the interface Interference on the data cable Rearrange cables modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

  • Page 41: Specifications

    ANSI C62.41 (IEEE587) Category A (level 3) & B (level 1) Ambient temperature 0 to +40ºC Audible noise at 1 meter < 55 dB(A), load and temperature dependent Max. relative humidity 90% (non-condensing) Color Black - RAL 9005 modifications reserved User manual GT Series 5/6/8/10 kVA UPS 1.0 (US)

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