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Chatsworth Products (CPI)
User Manual for
Lead Acid Line-Interactive UPS
VL-SeriesA
120VAC
800VA, 1100VA, 1500VA, 2000VA,
2200VA and 3000VA Models
VL-SeriesB
200-240VAC
3000VA and 5000VA Models
Reference Sales Model: VLxxxx
Version 1
April 2022
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information, CPI does not accept liability for any
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CPI User Manual for Lead Acid Line Interactive UPS
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- Page 1 ©2022 Chatsworth Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Chatsworth Products, Clik-Nut, CPI, CPI Passive Cooling, eConnect, Evolution, GlobalFrame, MegaFrame, Motive, QuadraRack, RMR, Saf-T-Grip, Secure Array, 800-834-4969 SeismicFrame, SlimFrame, TeraFrame and Velocity are federally registered trademarks of Chatsworth Products.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Table of Contents Important Safety Warning Transportation..........................4 Preparation............................4 Installation............................4 Operation............................4 Maintenance, Service, and Faults ....................5 Installation and Setup Rear Panel View..........................6 Operating Principle..........................8 Install the UPS..........................8 Setup the UPS..........................11 Battery Replacement........................13 Battery Kit Assembly........................16 Operations Button Operation...........................20... - Page 3 UL Listed for use in U.S. and Canada. Legal Information The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor is it liable for any injury, loss, or incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material and equipment.
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Page 4: Important Safety Warning
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Important Safety Warning Please comply with all warnings and operating instructions in this manual strictly. Save this manual prop- erly and read carefully the following instructions before installing the unit. Do not operate this unit before reading through all safety information and operating instructions carefully. -
Page 5: Maintenance, Service, And Faults
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) • In order to fully disconnect the UPS system, first press the OFF/Enter button to disconnect • the mains. • Prevent no fluids or other foreign objects from inside of the UPS system. • The EPO, RS-232 and USB circuits are an IEC 60950 safety extra low voltage (SELV) circuit. This circuit must be separated from any hazardous voltage circuits by reinforced insulation. -
Page 6: Installation And Setup
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Installation and Setup NOTE: Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. Please keep the original package in a safe place for future use. Rear Panel View VL800A, VL1100A, VL1500A, Rear View... - Page 7 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) NOTE: Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing inside the package is damaged. Please keep the original package in a safe place for future use. Rear Panel View VL3000B, Rear View VL5000B, Rear View 1.
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Page 8: Operating Principle
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Operating Principle The operating principle of the UPS is shown below. Out put EM I / RFI I nver t er Fi l t er s DC- t o- DC Conver t er Bat t er y... - Page 9 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 3: Put the front panel back to the unit. Rack-mount Installation CAUTION – Do NOT use the mounting brackets to lift the unit. The mounting brackets are only for securing the unit to the rack.
- Page 10 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Tower Installation Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 NOTE: When installing the UPS or battery pack with feet, please keep 2.75 in (70 mm) distance from the edge of the unit. CPI User Manual for Lead Acid Line Interactive UPS 04/22v.1...
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Page 11: Setup The Ups
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Setup the UPS UPS input connection Plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. UPS output connection There are two kinds of outputs: programmable outlets and general outlets. Please connect non-critical devices to the programmable outlets and critical devices to the general outlets. - Page 12 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Disable and enable EPO function Keep the pin 1 and pin 2 closed for UPS normal operation. To activate EPO function, cut the wire between pin 1 and pin 2. It’s in closed status for UPS normal operation.
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Page 13: Battery Replacement
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Battery Replacement NOTICE: This UPS is equipped with internal batteries and only service person can replace the batteries. CAUTION! Consider all warnings, cautions, and notes before replacing batteries. Note: Upon battery disconnection, equipment is not protected from power outages. - Page 14 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 3: Pull out the battery box by removing two screws on the front panel. Step 4: Remove the top cover of battery box and replace the inside batteries. CPI User Manual for Lead Acid Line Interactive UPS 04/22v.1...
- Page 15 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 5: After replacing the batteries, put the battery box back to original location and screw it tightly. Step 6: Re-connect the battery wires. CPI User Manual for Lead Acid Line Interactive UPS 04/22v.1 Page 15...
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Page 16: Battery Kit Assembly
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 7: Put the front panel back to the unit. Battery Kit Assembly NOTICE: Please assemble battery kit first before installing it inside of UPS. Please select correct battery kit procedure below to assemble it. - Page 17 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 3: Put assembled battery packs on one side of plastic shells and insert one more defect battery on the space. Step 4: Cover the other side of plastic shell as below chart. Then, battery kit is fully assembled.
- Page 18 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 2: Connect all battery terminals by following below diagram. Step 3: Put assembled battery packs on one side of plastic shells. Step 4: Cover the other side of plastic shell as below chart. Then, battery kit is fully assembled.
- Page 19 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Six Battery Kit Step 1: Remove adhesive tapes. Step 2: Connect all battery terminals by following below diagram. Step 3: Put assembled battery packs on one side of plastic shells. Step 4: Cover the other side of plastic shell as below chart. Then, battery kit is fully assembled.
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Page 20: Operations
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Operations Button Operation Button Function • Turn on the UPS: Press and hold ON/Mute button for at least 2 seconds to turn on the UPS. • Mute the alarm: After the UPS is turned on in battery mode, press and hold this button for at least 3 seconds to disable or enable the alarm system. -
Page 21: Lcd Panel
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) LCD Panel Rack Display Load info Battery info Input/output Warning & Fault info/ and Battery info Setting operation UPS status Backup time info Tower Display Battery info Input/output and Battery info Warning & Fault info/... -
Page 22: Audible Alarms
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Load Information Indicates the load level by 0-25%, 26-50%, 51-75%, and 76-100%. Indicates overload. Indicates the load or the UPS output is short circuited. UPS Status Indicates that programmable management outlets are working. Indicates that the UPS alarm is disabled. -
Page 23: Abbreviations In Lcd Display
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Abbreviations in LCD Display Abbreviation Display Meaning Enable Disable Escape Temperature Charger Rack display Tower display Site Fault EEPROM error Battery Replacement UPS Setting Parameters 2 There are two parameters to set up the UPS. - Page 24 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) 01: Output Voltage Settings (VL-XXXXA) Interface Setting You may choose the following output voltage: 110: presents output voltage as 110VAC 115: presents output voltage as 115VAC 120: presents output voltage as 120VAC (Defualt) 127: presents output voltage as 127VAC...
- Page 25 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) 04: Maximum Charger Current Setting Interface Setting Set up the maximum charger current. 1/2/4/6/8: Setting the maximum charger current at 1/2/4/6/8A (Default: 8A). Note: This setting is only effective for super charger. 05: LCD Display Direction Setting...
- Page 26 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) 07: Battery Total AH Setting Interface Setting Parameter 2: Set up the battery total AH of the UPS. 7-999: setting the battery total capacity from 7-999 in AH. Please set the correct battery total capacity if external battery bank is connected.
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Page 27: Operating Mode Description
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Operating Mode Description O p e r a t i n g LCD Display LCD Display Description Mode (VL-XXXXA) (VL-XXXXB) When the input voltage is within volt- age regulated range, UPS will power the output directly from the mains. ECO is... -
Page 28: Fault Reference Codes
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Standby UPS is powered off without output power, mode but the battery is still being charged. Fault Reference Codes Fault event Fault code Icon Fault event Fault code Icon Bus start failure Inverter output short... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Sounds every 2 seconds Battery fault (At this time, UPS is off to remind users that something is wrong with the battery) EEPROM error Sounds every 2 seconds Battery replacement Sounds every 2 seconds Troubleshooting If the UPS does not operate correctly, please use the table below to troubleshoot the problems. -
Page 30: Storage & Maintenance
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Charge the batteries for at least 5 hours and then re-check capacity. If the Batteries are not fully charged. problem still exists, contact your dealer Battery backup time is shorter than for support. expected. Contact technical support Batteries are defective. -
Page 31: Specifications
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Specifications VL3000A or MODEL NUMBER VL800A VL1100A VL1500A VL2000A VL2200A VL3000A-1 1100VA 1500VA 2000VA 2200VA 3000VA CAPACITY Power rating 800VA (720W) (990W) (1350W) (1800W) (2000W) (2700W) INPUT Voltage nominal 120VAC Voltage range -32% to +27% without use of battery... - Page 32 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Specifications MODEL NUMBER VL3000B VL5000B VL5000B-1 CAPACITY Power rating 3000VA (2700W) 5000VA (4500W) 5000VA (4500W) INPUT Voltage nominal 208/220/230/240VAC Voltage range 162–290VAC Frequency 50/60Hz auto sensing OUTPUT Voltage 208/220/230/240VAC Waveform Pure sine wave Transfer time 2–6ms...
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Page 33: Obtaining Service
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) OBTAINING SERVICE If the UPS requires Service: 1. Use the TROUBLESHOOTING section in this manual to eliminate obvious causes. 2. Verify there are no circuit breakers tripped. 3. Call CPI Technical Support at 800-834-4969. Technical support inquiries can also be made at techsupport@chatsworth.com. -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Standard Limited Warranty – CPI-Branded Hardware Products Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) warrants all CPI-branded hardware products (LS-Series Uninterruptible Power Supplies) to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship (CPI’s Standard Limited Warranty) for a period of three (3) years (USA & Canada) and one (1) year (outside USA &... -
Page 35: Appendix A: Vxbp1& Vxbp2 User Guide
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Appendix A: VXBP1 & VXBP2 User Guide Important Safety Instructions Please comply with all warnings and operating instructions in this manual strictly. Save this manual properly and read carefully the following instructions before installing the unit. Do not operate this unit before reading through all safety information and operating instructions carefully. - Page 36 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Rear Panel View 1. DC connector : connects to either UPS or 2nd battery box 2. DC breaker: Battery over-current protection breaker Installation and Setup with UPS Unpacking & Inspection 1. Remove the battery box from the packing.
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Page 37: Type Of Battery Required
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Tower Installation Connecting with UPS and Other Battery Box Follow below installation chart to connect with UPS and other battery box with included cable. Type of Battery Required This battery box has been designed to operate with the following types of batteries:... - Page 38 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) VXBP1 Step 1 : Open the package and place the battery box on a horizontal plane. Step 2: Remove the removable front panel part by pulling it from the lower extremity Step 3: Remove the fixed part of the front panel by removing the 2 screw present.
- Page 39 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 6: Now, it is possible to put all batteries inside the unit by following the below picture (the following drawing are indicates the wire fastener positions for the correct battery placement). Note: To install the second string of batteries, repeat the same procedure on the right side of battery box.
- Page 40 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) VXBP2 Step 1 : Open the package and place the battery box on a horizontal plane. Step 2: Remove the removable front panel part by pulling it from the lower extremity Step 3: Remove the fixed part of the front panel by removing 2 screw present.
- Page 41 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 5: Once battery box is opened, remove the battery hold down brackets present on the left side of the battery box by unscrewing the 2 screws on each bracket. Note: To install the second branch of batteries, repeat the same procedure on the battery fixing plate on the right side of battery box.
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Page 42: Wiring Diagram
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Step 9: Put the metal top cover back on the unit. Close the front fixing plate and the two parts of the front panel and secure it with screws. Step 10: Connect the battery box to the UPS. - Page 43 Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Picture example as below: 260MM 280M 220MM 300MM 280M Note: The cable connection from the external battery connector to PCB is already present inside the battery box. All the other cable connections should be made in accordance with the above wiring diagram.
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Page 44: Storage & Maintenance
Chatsworth Products (CPI) VL-Series (800VA-5000VA) Picture example as below: 240M 280M 380M 380M Note: The cable connection from the external battery connector to PCB is already present inside the battery box. All the other cable connections should be made in accordance with the above wiring diagram.
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