Galaxy 7000

250–500 kVA UPS

Installation

05/2016

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions — SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................................5
Electromagnetic Compatibility .....................................................................6
Safety Precautions .....................................................................................6
Electrical Safety....................................................................................9
Periodical Check.................................................................................10
Battery Safety.....................................................................................10
Specifications ............................................................................................12
Input Specifications ..................................................................................12
Bypass Specifications ...............................................................................12
Output Specifications ................................................................................12
Battery Specifications ...............................................................................13
Earthing Systems .....................................................................................13
TNS upstream, TNS downstream without Residual-Current
Protection...........................................................................................13
TNS upstream, TNS downstream with Residual-Current
Protection...........................................................................................13
TNC upstream, TNC, TNS or TT downstream installation.......................14
IT upstream, IT downstream ................................................................15
Recommended Cable Sizes ......................................................................15
Power Cables for Single UPS ..............................................................15
Power Cables for Parallel UPSs ...........................................................16
Connection Terminals ...............................................................................18
UPS Cabinets.....................................................................................18
SSC, SSC Maintenance, External Bypass Cabinets ..............................18
Recommended Upstream and Downstream Protection................................19
Permissible UPS overloads as a Function of Time .................................20
Recommended Residual Current Protection ...............................................21
Battery Protection .....................................................................................21
Setting the Circuit Breakers .................................................................21
Environmental ..........................................................................................22
Heat Dissipation .......................................................................................22
Weights and Dimensions...........................................................................23
Clearance ................................................................................................24
Introduction ................................................................................................25
Overview of Configurations .......................................................................25
Single or Integrated Parallel UPS alone ................................................25
Parallel UPS Systems .........................................................................25
UPS Set Up as a Frequency Converter.................................................29
Floor Mounting .........................................................................................30
UPS Cabinets.....................................................................................30
Static Switch Cabinets.........................................................................31
External Bypass or Static Switch Maintenance Cabinets ........................32
Auxiliary Cabinets (empty) ...................................................................33
Backfeed Cabinet ...............................................................................33
Prepare For Installation............................................................................34
Layouts....................................................................................................34

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Typical Static Switch Cabinet Installation ..............................................34

Typical External Bypass Cabinet Installation .........................................34
Typical Battery or Auxiliary Cabinet Installation .....................................34
Mechanical Preparation ............................................................................34
Install the 400 Millimeter Auxiliary Cabinet ............................................34
Install the 2000 kVA Static Switch Cabinet ............................................35
Install the Anti-rodent Grid ...................................................................37
Adapt Cabinet for Neutral Point Connection ..........................................38
Connect the Power Cables ........................................................................39
Connect the Power Cables in UPS Cabinets .........................................39
Connect the Power Cables in Static Switch Cabinets .............................46
Connect the Power Cables in External Bypass Cabinets ........................51
Connect Power Cables in a Static Switch Maintenance Cabinet..............55
Connect Cabinets Exposed Conductive Parts .............................................58
Connect the Backfeed Protection ...............................................................58
UPS's External Backfeed Protection (Option) ........................................58
Backfeed Protection Integrated in the Installation ..................................59
Connect the UPS's External Backfeed Protection (Option) .....................60
Connect the Control Cables.......................................................................60
Set the Single Integrated Parallel or Single Frequency Converter
Cabinet. .............................................................................................60
Connect Control Cables in Parallel UPS Cabinet ...................................61
Connect Control Cables in Integrated Parallel UPS Cabinet with the
External Bypass Cabinet .....................................................................61
Connect Control Cables in Parallel UPS Cabinet with the Static
Switch Cabinet ...................................................................................62
Connect Control Cables in 2000 kVA Light Static Switch Cabinet............63
Connect Control Cables to Customer Q5N Switch .................................65
Connect the Emergency Power Off (EPO) ............................................66
Connect the Dry Contact Communication Card .....................................67
Install an External Battery Cabinet (Option) ................................................69
Install Empty Battery Cabinet ...............................................................69
Connect Battery Cables from the UPS Cabinet to the Battery
Cabinet ..............................................................................................71
Connect the Battery Signal Cables .......................................................72
Connect the Battery Temperature Sensor .............................................73

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INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with
it before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following safety
messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment to warn of
potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a
procedure.

The addition of this symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety

message indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in
personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages with this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. The safety
alert symbol shall not be used with this type of safety message.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Please Note
Electrical equipment should only be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained
by qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Schneider Electric for any
consequences arising out of the use of this material.

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A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction,
installation, and operation of electrical equipment and has received safety training
to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

NOTICE
RISK OF ELECTROMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE
This is a product Category 3 according to IEC 62040-2 for commercial, industrial
and similar applications in the second environment - installation restrictions or
additional measures may be needed to prevent disturbances. The second
environment includes all commercial, light industry and industrial locations other
than residential, commercial and light industrial premises directly connected
without intermediate transformer to a public low-voltage mains supply. The
installation and cabling must follow the Electromagnetic compatibility rules, e.g.:
• the segregation of cables,
• the use of shielded or special cables when relevant,
• the use of grounded metallic cable tray and supports.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

Safety Precautions

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
All safety instructions in this document must be read, understood and followed.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Read all instructions in the Installation Manual before installing or working on this
UPS system.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Do not install the UPS system until all construction work has been completed
and the installation room has been cleaned.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• The product must be installed according to the specifications and
requirements as defined by Schneider Electric. It concerns in particular the
external and internal protections (upstream breakers, battery breakers,
cabling, etc.) and environmental requirements. No responsibility is assumed
by Schneider Electric if these requirements are not respected.
• After the UPS system has been electrically wired, do not start up the system.
Start-up must only be performed by Schneider Electric.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
The UPS system must be installed according to local and national regulations.
Install the UPS according to:
• IEC 60364 (including 60364–4–41- protection against electric shock, 60364–
4–42 - protection against thermal effect, and 60364–4–43 - protection against
overcurrent), or
• NEC NFPA 70, or
• Canadian Electrical Code (C22.1, Part 1)
depending on which one of the standards apply in your local area.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Install the UPS system in a temperature controlled indoor environment free of
conductive contaminants and humidity.
• Install the UPS system on a non-flammable, level and solid surface (e.g.
concrete) that can support the weight of the system.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
The UPS is not designed for and must therefore not be installed in the following
unusual operating environments:
• Damaging fumes
• Explosive mixtures of dust or gases, corrosive gases, or conductive or radiant
heat from other sources
• Moisture, abrasive dust, steam or in an excessively damp environment
• Fungus, insects, vermin
• Salt-laden air or contaminated cooling refrigerant
• Pollution degree higher than 2 according to IEC 60664-1
• Exposure to abnormal vibrations, shocks, and tilting
• Exposure to direct sunlight, heat sources, or strong electromagnetic fields
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Do not drill or cut holes for cables or conduits with the gland plates installed and
do not drill or cut holes in close proximity to the UPS.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
HAZARD OF ARC FLASH
Do not make mechanical changes to the product (including removal of cabinet
parts or drilling/cutting of holes) that are not described in the Installation Manual.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

NOTICE
RISK OF OVERHEATING
Respect the space requirements around the UPS system and do not cover the
product’s ventilation openings when the UPS system is in operation.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Do not connect the UPS output to regenerative load systems including
photovoltaic systems and speed drives.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

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Electrical Safety

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• Electrical equipment must be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained
only by qualified personnel.
• The UPS system must be installed in a room with restricted access (qualified
personnel only).
• Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe
electrical work practices.
• Turn off all power supplying the UPS system before working on or inside the
equipment.
• Before working on the UPS system, check for hazardous voltage between all
terminals including the protective earth.
• The UPS contains an internal energy source. Hazardous voltage can be
present even when disconnected from the utility/mains supply. Before
installing or servicing the UPS system, ensure that the units are OFF and that
utility/mains and batteries are disconnected. Wait five minutes before
opening the UPS to allow the capacitors to discharge.
• A disconnection device (e.g. disconnection circuit breaker or switch) must be
installed to enable isolation of the system from upstream power sources in
accordance with local regulations. This disconnection device must be easily
accessible and visible.
• The UPS must be properly earthed/grounded and due to a high leakage
current, the earthing/grounding conductor must be connected first.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
In systems where backfeed protection is not part of the standard design, an
automatic isolation device (backfeed protection option or other device meeting
the requirements of IEC/EN 62040–1 or UL1778 4th Edition – depending on
which of the two standards apply to your local area) must be installed to prevent
hazardous voltage or energy at the input terminals of the isolation device. The
device must open within 15 seconds after the upstream power supply fails and
must be rated according to the specifications.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

When the UPS input is connected through external isolators that, when opened,
isolate the neutral or when the automatic backfeed isolation is provided external to
the equipment or is connected to an IT power distribution system, a label must be
fitted at the UPS input terminals, and on all primary power isolators installed
remote from the UPS area and on external access points between such isolators
and the UPS, by the user, displaying the following text (or equivalent in a language
which is acceptable in the country in which the UPS system is installed):

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Risk of Voltage Backfeed. Before working on this circuit: Isolate the UPS and
check for hazardous voltage between all terminals including the protective earth.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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Periodical Check

WARNING
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
• Limited lifetime components, such as capacitors, fans, electronic boards,
batteries, etc., must be checked periodically by qualified personnel.
• Battery trip control must be done periodically by qualified personnel.
This periodical check is recommended every 6 months and required every
12 months.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

Battery Safety

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Battery circuit breakers must be installed according to the specifications and
requirements as defined by Schneider Electric.
• Servicing of batteries must only be performed or supervised by qualified
personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep
unqualified personnel away from batteries.
• Disconnect charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery
terminals.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they can explode.
• Do not open, alter, or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the
skin and eyes. It may be toxic.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Batteries can present a risk of electric shock and high short-circuit current. The
following precautions must be observed when working on batteries
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
• Wear protective glasses, gloves and boots.
• Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
• Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery
terminals.
• Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded,
remove source from ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can
result in electric 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).
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
When replacing batteries, always replace with the same type and number of
batteries or battery packs.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Batteries must not be stored more than six months due to the requirement of
recharging. If the UPS system remains de-energized for a long period, we
recommend that you energize the UPS system for a period of 24 hours at least
once every month. This charges the batteries, thus avoiding irreversible
damage.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

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Specifications
Input Specifications
250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA

Voltage (V) 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440

Nominal input 369 351 337 319 441 420 403 382 586 558 536 507 735 700 672 636
current (A)1

Connections L1, L2, L3

Input frequency 45 to 66
(Hz)

Total Harmonic < 5% at full load

Distortion (THDI)

Input power factor > 0.99 at load > 50%

correction

Bypass Specifications
250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA

380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440

Nominal input 379 361 347 328 455 433 417 393 607 577 556 524 759 722 695 656
current (A)

Connections 4-wire (L1, L2, L3 + N + PE)

Input frequency 45 to 66
(Hz)

Output Specifications
250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA

Voltage (V) 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440

Nominal output 379 361 347 328 455 433 417 393 607 577 556 524 759 722 695 656
current (A)

Connections 4-wire (L1, L2, L3 + N + PE)

Output capacity 150% for 30 seconds (normal operation)

125% for 10 minutes (normal operation)

Output frequency 50/60 ± 0.1

(sync to mains)
(Hz)

Slew rate (Hz/ 2

Sec)

Total Harmonic < 2% ph/ph

Distortion (THDU)

Output power 0.9

factor
Dynamic load ± 1%
response

1. For 400 V interphase voltages and a load with a power factor of 0.9.

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250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA

Voltage (V) 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440 380 400 415 440

Output voltage ± 1%
regulation

Crest factor 2.7 2.9 3.0 3.3 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.8 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.8 2.6 2.7 2.8 3.0

Battery Specifications
Type Sealed lead-acid Vented lead-acid Ni-Cad

Min./Max. number of cells 264 / 288 264 / 288 422 / 468

Floating voltage per cell (V) 2.27 2.2 1.4

Min./Max. floating voltage (V) 600 / 654 581 / 634 600 / 655

Equalising voltage per cell (V) Not applicable 2.4 1.5

Boost voltage per cell (V) Not applicable 2.25 1.45

Min. voltage per cell (V) 1.65 to 1.9 1.65 to 1.9 1

Recharge current 0.1 x C10 0.1 x C10 0.2 C5

Earthing Systems
This section lists the main earthing systems and their wiring requirements.
For earthing systems not listed here, please contact Schneider Electric.

TNS upstream, TNS downstream without Residual-Current Protection

For separate normal and bypass AC lines from a single source.
For UPS used as frequency converter, please contact Schneider Electric.

TNS upstream, TNS downstream with Residual-Current Protection

Galvanic isolation between the normal and bypass AC lines is mandatory.
The recommended minimum residual current protection is 3A (IEC364.4-41).

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Transformer on bypass AC network

Transformer on normal AC network

NOTE: Adding a transformer into the Normal AC network reduces the installation's
overall efficiency.

TNC upstream, TNC, TNS or TT downstream installation

For separate normal and bypass AC lines from a single source.
For UPS, static switch or external bypass cabinets:
• transform the internal PE bar into a PEN bar, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38
• connect the output neutral to the internal PEN bar.
• connect cabinets outputs in TNC (Connect the PEN cable to the PEN bar)
• do not use load neutral terminal
The downstream SEA, TNS or TT starts on the installation output.

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IT upstream, IT downstream
For separate normal and bypass AC lines from a single source.

In normal operating mode:

• The IMD1 controls the whole installation, including downstream from the UPS.
• Power to the IMD2 is switched off by the R2 relay which controls voltage
presence upstream from the UPS.
If the voltage is cut or the protection is opened upstream:
• The R1 relay cuts the IMD1 circuit.
• The R2 relay closes the IMD2 circuit thus maintaining control downstream of
the UPS.

Recommended Cable Sizes

Power Cables for Single UPS
AC cable sizes are determined for the TNS system and for the following cable
characteristics:
• copper single-core cables, type U1000 R02V
• maximum length 100 m with a line voltage drop <3%
• installation on perforated cable trays
• XLPE-type insulation, single-layer trefoil formation
• THDI between 15% and 33%
• 35°C, at 400 V
• grouped by four cables.

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Battery cable sizes are determined for:

• installation on perforated metallic grounded cable trays,
• copper, single-core cables, type U1000 R02V,
• maximum length 25 m with a line voltage drop <1%.

UPS rating Minimum size (mm²)

Normal AC line Bypass AC line Load Battery

250 kVA 1 x 150 1 x 150 1 x 150 1 x 150

300 kVA 1 x 240 1 x 240 1 x 240 1 x 185
400 kVA 2 x 150 2 x 150 2 x 150 1 x 240
500 kVA 2 x 240 2 x 240 2 x 240 2 x 1502

Power Cables for Parallel UPSs

Normal AC Line and Battery

AC cable sizes are determined for the TNS system and for the following cable
characteristics:
• copper single-core cables, type U1000 R02V
• maximum length 100 m with a line voltage drop <3%
• installation on perforated cable trays
• XLPE-type insulation, single-layer trefoil formation
• THDI between 15% and 33%
• 35°C, at 400 V
• grouped by four cables.
Battery cable sizes are determined for:
• installation on perforated metallic grounded cable trays,
• copper, single-core cables, type U1000 R02V,
• maximum length 25 m with a line voltage drop <1%.
NOTE: Important: For > 200 kVA UPS, the output cables must be at least 6 metres
long (L ≥ 6 m).

UPS rating Minimum size (mm²)

Normal AC line Battery

250 kVA 1 x 150 1 x 150

300 kVA 1 x 240 1 x 185
400 kVA 2 x 150 1 x 240
500 kVA 2 x 240 2 x 1502

2. Per battery cabinet.

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Bypass AC Line and Load

UPS rating Number of UPSs Total power rating Current on AC Minimum size for AC
(kVA) bypass or load (A) bypass or load
(mm²)

250 kVA 2 250 361 1 x 150

300 kVA 2 300 433 1 x 240
400 kVA 2 400 577 2 x 150
500 kVA 2 500 722 2 x 240

Frequency Converters

UPS rating Number of UPSs Total power rating Current on AC Minimum size for
(kVA) bypass or load (A) load (mm²)

250 kVA 2 250 361 1 x 150

300 kVA 2 300 433 1 x 240
400 kVA 2 400 577 2 x 150
500 kVA 2 500 722 2 x 240

NOTE:
The power cables between the UPS units and the upstream protective devices
must be of the same size and length.
The power cables between the UPS units and the load must be of the same size
and length.

Integrated Parallel UPS Units with External Bypass Cabinet

UPS rating Number Total Current on AC bypass or Minimum size for load (mm²)
of UPSs power load (A)
rating
(kVA)3

250 kVA 2 500 722 2 x 185

3 750 1083 3 x 300
4 1000 1443 4 x 240
300 kVA 2 600 866 2 x 240
3 900 1300 4 x 240
4 1200 1732 4 x 300
400 kVA 2 400 1154 4 x 185
3 1200 1732 4 x 300
4 1600 2308 4 x 500
500 kVA 2 500 1433 4 x 240
3 1500 2165 4 x 500
4 2000 2886 Consult us4

NOTE:
The power cables between the UPS units and the upstream protective devices
must be of the same size and length.
The power cables between the UPS units and the load must be of the same size
and length.

3. Not including redundant UPS units.

4. Standard NFC15–100 limits the number of cables to four.

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Parallel UPS Units with Static-Switch Cabinet (SSC)

UPS rating Num- Total Current on AC bypass or Minimum size for load (mm²)
ber of power load (A)
UPS rating5
(kVA)

250 kVA 2 500 722 2 x 185

3 750 1083 3 x 300
4 1000 1443 4 x 240
300 kVA 2 600 866 2 x 240
3 900 1300 4 x 240
4 1200 1732 4 x 300
400 kVA 2 400 1154 4 x 185
3 1200 1732 4 x 300
4 1600 2308 4 x 500
500 kVA 2 500 1433 4 x 240
3 1500 2165 4 x 500
4 2000 2886 Consult us6

NOTE:
The power cables between the UPS units and the upstream protective devices
must be of the same size and length.
The power cables between the UPS units and the load must be of the same size
and length.

Connection Terminals
UPS Cabinets
Phase terminal Earth terminal Battery terminal

UPS rating Type of stud Number of holes x diameter (mm)

250 — 400 kVA 2 x M107 1 x 10 5 x 13 3 x 13

500 kVA N/A 4 x 13 5 x 13 3 x 13

SSC, SSC Maintenance, External Bypass Cabinets

Cabinets Phase terminal Earth terminal

Hole diameter (mm)

800 kVA 13 13
1200 kVA 13 13
2000 kVA 13 and 17 13

5. Not including redundant UPS units.

6. Standard NFC15–100 limits the number of cables to four.
7. Maximum tightening torque 25 Nm.

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Recommended Upstream and Downstream Protection

Selection of Protection Devices

Time/current Curves for UPS input and Output Fuses

UPS Output Current

UPS 250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA

In at 400 V (A) 361 433 577 722

Ioutput 1030 1030 1374 1975

maximum8 (A)

Ioutput minimum8 793 793 1140 1470

(A)

Line-current Values

UPS 250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA

Continuous input 368 442 587 735
current (A)

Input current at 441 530 706 881

1.25 In overload
limited to 10
minutes (A)

Input current at 530 636 848 1058

1.5 In overload
limited to 30
seconds (A)

Input / output 630 630 800 1000

fuse ratings (A)

8. RMS current limit when inverter is coupled and bypass AC source is out of tolerances

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For U=400V and power factor=0.9.

Power Circuit Protection

UPS 250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA

CB Trip Unit CB Trip Unit CB Trip Unit CB Trip Unit

Normal AC NSX 630N Micrologic NSX 630N Micrologic NS 800N 3P Micrologic NS 800N 3P Micrologic
source 3P 2.3 3P 2.3 2.0 5.0

Bypass AC NSX 630N Micrologic NSX 630N Micrologic NS 800N 4P Micrologic NS 800N 4P Micrologic
source 4P 2.3 4P 2.3 2.0 5.0
Output NSX 100 N TM D 80 NSX 100 N TM D 80 NSX 100 N TM D 100 C125N D 125
C120N C80 C120N C80 NG 125N C 125 NSX 160N TM 160D
C120N B 125 C120N B 125 C125H C 125 NG125N D125
Icw 9(kA) 26.7 22

NOTE: If these downstream protection recommendations are not followed, a short-

circuit on an output circuit can result in a break in power longer than 20 ms on all
the other output circuits.

Permissible UPS overloads as a Function of Time

Normal Mode Operation

Bypass AC Mode or Static Switch Operation

9. RMS shortime current value that can be carried without damage under condition defined by the standard IEC
62040-1.

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Recommended Residual Current Protection

Requirements for residual current protection:
For single mains:
• The same residual current protection can be used for input and bypass.
For dual mains:
• A transformer is required upstream of either the input or bypass.
• Equip each source with a circuit breaker or switch with residual current
protection.
The recommended minimum residual current protection is 3 A, provided the
conditions defined in IEC60364-4-61 are complied with.

Battery Protection

WARNING
HAZARD OF FIRE OR ARC FLASH
Protect battery circuit with DC circuit breaker equipped with under voltage coil
(MN 24 VDC).
• The DC breaker must be rated 660 VDC.
• The undervoltage coil must be wired to the UPS as shown on connection
diagrams (see Connect the Battery Signal Cables, page 72.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

UPS Battery backup time at Pn QF1 circuit breaker

Type Trip unit Magnetic setting in A

250 kVA Any backup time NSX630S DC MP1 1500

300 kVA ≤ 15 min NSX630S DC MP1 1500

> 15 min 2 x NSX630S DC MP1 see below
400 kVA ≤ 5 min NSX630S DC MP1 1600
> 5 min 2 x NSX630S DC MP1 see below
500 kVA Any backup time 2 x NSX630S DC MP1 see below

NOTE:
Follow the necessary precautions during connection of circuit breakers / switches
in the installation.
Pn = rated power at a power factor of 0.9; for other values, please consult
Schneider Electric.

Setting the Circuit Breakers

UPS Maximum Total number of QF1–1 Circuit Breaker QF1–2 Circuit Breaker
battery backup battery strings
time Number of Magnetic Number of Magnetic
battery strings setting (A) battery strings setting (A)

300 kVA > 15 min 2 1 800 1 800

3 2 1000 1 800
4 2 800 2 800
5 3 1000 2 800
6 3 800 3 800

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UPS Maximum Total number of QF1–1 Circuit Breaker QF1–2 Circuit Breaker
battery backup battery strings
time Number of Magnetic Number of Magnetic
battery strings setting (A) battery strings setting (A)

400 kVA > 5 min 2 1 800 1 800

3 2 1100 1 800
4 2 800 2 800
5 3 1000 2 800
6 3 800 3 800
500 kVA Any backup time 2 1 900 1 900
3 2 1200 1 800
4 2 900 2 900
5 3 1100 2 800
6 3 900 3 900

Environmental
Operating temperature 0 - 40 °C

Storage temperature with or without batteries -25 - 45 °C dry heat

Operating relative humidity 20- 95%, non-condensing

Storage relative humidity 20- 95%, non-condensing

Operating elevation 0–1500 m: 85% load

1500–2000 m: 79% load
2000–2300 m: 75% load
2300–3000 m: 69% load
3000–4000 m: 59% load

Storage elevation 0-10000 meters

Audible noise according to ISO 3746 (NFS 31 027)

250-400 kVA 380/400/415/440 V 75 dBA
500 kVA 380/400/415/440 V 75 dBA

Protection class From IP20 to IP32

Colour Pearl dark grey (RAL 9023)

Heat Dissipation
250 kVA 300 kVA 400 kVA 500 kVA
Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries Batteries
fully charging fully charging fully charging fully charging
charged charged charged charged

Active power 112 225 135 270 180 360 225 450
(kW)

Efficiency 93.2 93.8 93.5 93.6 94.1 94.1 94.3 94.3

Heat losses (kW) 8.2 14.9 9.4 18.6 11.3 22.6 13.6 27.2

Heat losses 1962 3554 2243 4449 2697 5395 3250 6501
(calories/s)

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Weights and Dimensions

UPS rating Weight (kg) Height (mm) Width (mm) Depth (mm)

250 kVA 990 1900 1412 855

300 kVA 990 1900 1412 855
400 kVA 1140 1900 1412 855
500 kVA 1500 1900 1812 855

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Clearance
NOTE: Clearance dimensions are published for airflow and service access only.
Consult with the local safety codes and standards for additional requirements in
your local area.
NOTE: The UPS system can be placed up against the wall. It is preferable to leave
some space for easier maintenance.

NOTICE
HAZARD OF OVERHEATING
• Leave nothing on top of the UPS.
• Maintain 500 mm of free space above the UPS.
• Ensure that the UPS cabinet rests on its four cylindrical feet, (six feet for 500
kVA UPS).
• Ensure that the distance between the UPS rear panel and the floor is less
than 10 mm.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

NOTE: Leave one meter of free space in front of the UPS for door opening.

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Introduction
Overview of Configurations
Single or Integrated Parallel UPS alone

Q1 Unit input switch

Q3BP Maintenance bypass breaker

Q4S Static switch input switch

Q5N Unit output breaker

QF1 Battery breaker

Parallel UPS Systems

For a maximum of eight units.
Bypass AC are common to all parallel UPS units.

Integrated Parallel UPS units in Parallel

Q1 Unit input switch

Q3BP Maintenance bypass breaker

Q4S Static switch input switch

Q5N Unit output breaker

QF1 Battery breaker

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Integrated Parallel UPS units in Parallel

Integrated Parallel UPS units in Parallel with External Bypass Cabinet

Q1 Unit input switch

Q3BP Maintenance bypass breaker

Q3BP ext System maintenance bypass breaker

Q4S Static switch input switch

Q5N Unit output breaker

Q5N ext System isolation breaker

QF1 Battery breaker

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Integrated Parallel UPS units in Parallel with External Bypass Cabinet

Parallel UPS units with Static Switch Cabinet

Q1 Unit input switch

Q3BP Maintenance bypass breaker

Q4S Static switch input switch

Q5N Unit output breaker

QF1 Battery breaker

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Parallel UPS units with Static Switch Cabinet

Parallel UPS units with Static Switch Cabinet and Static Switch Maintenance
Cabinet

Q1 Unit input switch

Q3BP Maintenance bypass breaker

Q4S Static switch input switch

Q5N Unit output breaker

QF1 Battery breaker

QN Static switch maintenance isolation breaker

QM UPS units maintenance isolation breaker

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Parallel UPS units with Static Switch Cabinet and Static Switch
Maintenance Cabinet

UPS Set Up as a Frequency Converter

Q1 Unit input switch

Q5N Unit output breaker

QF1 Battery breaker

Single UPS

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Parallel UPS Systems

Floor Mounting
The UPS can be installed on a normal or raised floor, non-flammable, level and
solid surface.
The dimensions are indicated in millimeters.

NOTICE
RISK OF OVERHEATING
The cabinet feet must not be removed.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.

UPS Cabinets
NOTE: The four feet (six feet for 500 kVA UPS) of the cabinet are cylindrical, 45
mm in diameter. The measurements include the cabinet cover panels and the door.

Maximum load on floor per square cm per foot

UPS cabinet in kVA Kg/cm²

250 11
300 11
400 13
500 11

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Top view

Static Switch Cabinets

Maximum load on floor per square cm per foot

Static switch cabinet in kVA Kg/cm²

800 5
1200 9
2000 9
2000 light 7

800 and 1200 kVA Top View

2000 kVA Top View

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2000 kVA Light Top View

External Bypass or Static Switch Maintenance Cabinets

Maximum load on floor per square cm per foot

External bypass or static switch maintenance Kg/cm²

cabinet in kVA
800 4
1200 5
2000 8

800 and 1200 kVA Top View

2000 kVA Top View

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Auxiliary Cabinets (empty)

Maximum load on floor per square cm per foot

Auxiliary cabinet in millimeters Kg/cm²

400 0,9

700 1,2

1000 1,3

1400 1,8

Top View

Backfeed Cabinet
Top View

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Prepare For Installation

Layouts
Typical Static Switch Cabinet Installation
Top View

Typical External Bypass Cabinet Installation

Top View

Typical Battery or Auxiliary Cabinet Installation

Top View

Mechanical Preparation
Install the 400 Millimeter Auxiliary Cabinet
1. Remove the two inter-cabinet uprights located behind the 400 mm cabinet.
2. Refit the rear panel on the 400 mm cabinet with the supplied screws.
3. Remove the side panel on the 400 mm cabinet.

4. Unscrew the side panel of the cabinet to be coupled without removing it.

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5. Place the three inter-cabinet uprights above the side panel of the cabinet to be
coupled.
6. Place the screws on the 400 mm cabinet.
7. Couple the 400 mm cabinet with the cabinet to be coupled and tighten the
screws from inside the 400 mm cabinet.

Install the 2000 kVA Static Switch Cabinet

1. Place the cabinets in their final position.
2. Adjust the front feet to ensure the cabinets are vertical and the doors are
aligned.

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3. Remove the two inter-cabinet uprights located behind the right hand side
cabinet.

4. Align the fishplates horizontally.

5. Install the two upper-part fishplates L1, L2, L3 (six fishplates in total) between
the two cabinets. Tightening torque is 75 Nm.
6. Install the two neutral fishplates between the two cabinets. Tightening torque is
75 Nm.
7. Install the two lower-part fishplates L1, L2, L3 (six fishplates in total) between
the two cabinets. Tightening torque is 75 Nm.
8. Install the two earth braids between the front uprights of both cabinets.
9. Install the auxiliary wires between the connectors of both cabinets.

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10.Install the three inter-cabinet uprights between the two cabinets.

Install the Anti-rodent Grid

NOTE: Only valid for UPS cabinets.
NOTE: This operation must be carried out before the power cables are connected.

CAUTION
RISK OF BURNS FROM HOT SURFACE
All the cables for the same network (normal AC line, battery, bypass AC line,
earth, load) must run through the same hole to avoid overheating of the anti-
rodent grid.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.

1. Fold the dust protection cover as shown on the cover.

2. Remove the protective covers.
3. Remove the tie bar.
4. Remove the anti-rodent grid.

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5. Cut the anti-rodent grid to create holes for cables.

6. Install protection where the cables run through.
7. Fold the sheet downwards on the dotted lines.
8. Reinstall the anti-rodent grid.

9. Reinstall the tie bar.

10.Unfold the dust protection cover.

Adapt Cabinet for Neutral Point Connection

For the following upstream systems:
• IT
• TNS
• TT (PE)
• TNC (PEN)
For the following downstream systems:
• TNC
• TNS
• TT

1. Disconnect and remove the jumper on the earth bar.

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2. For TNC (PEN) upstream, TNC, TNS or TT downstream systems only: Install
the jumper between the earth bar and the inverter neutral bar.

Connect the Power Cables

Connect the Power Cables in UPS Cabinets

Connect Power Cables in a 250 to 400 kVA Single or Integrated

Parallel Cabinet
For parallel installations with no neutral on the load and the network, interconnect
the UPS neutrals.
If an anti-rodent grid is required, see Install the Anti-rodent Grid, page 37.
NOTE: Top cable entry is possible using an auxiliary cabinet 400 mm wide.

1. Fold the dust protection cover as shown on the cover.

2. Remove the protective covers.

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3. Check that switches Q1, Q4S, Q3BP, and Q5N are in the OFF position.

4. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.

5. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
6. Connect the normal AC cables respecting the following order: L1, L2, L3.
7. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
9. Connect the battery.
10.Tie the cables down.
11. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
12.Reinstall the protective covers.
13.Unfold the dust protection cover.

Connect Power Cables in a 500 kVA Single or Integrated Parallel

Cabinet
For parallel installations with no neutral on the load and the network, interconnect
the UPS neutrals.

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If an anti-rodent grid is required, see Install the Anti-rodent Grid, page 37.
NOTE: Top cable entry is possible using an auxiliary cabinet 400 mm wide.

1. Fold the dust protection cover as shown on the cover.

2. Remove the protective covers.
3. Check that switches Q1, Q4S, Q3BP, and Q5N are in the OFF position.

4. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.

5. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
6. Connect the normal AC cables respecting the following order: L1, L2, L3.
7. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
9. Connect the battery.
10.Tie the cables down.
11. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
12.Reinstall the protective covers.
13.Unfold the dust protection cover.

Connect Power Cables in a 250 to 400 kVA Frequency-converter

Cabinet
If several UPS units set up as frequency converters are in parallel, interconnect the
neutrals between the cabinets. In this case, the minimum recommended cable size
is the same as for the Normal AC line.

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If an anti-rodent grid is required, see Install the Anti-rodent Grid, page 37.
NOTE: For UPSs used as frequency converters, Q4S and Q3BP switches are not
present.
NOTE: Top cable entry is possible using an auxiliary cabinet 400 mm wide.

1. Fold the dust protection cover as shown on the cover.

2. Remove the protective covers.
3. Check that the switches Q1 and Q5N are in the OFF position.

4. Connect the normal AC neutral to the load neutral.

5. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
6. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
7. Connect the normal AC cables respecting the following order: L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
9. Connect the battery.
10.Tie the cables down.
11. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
12.Reinstall the protective covers.
13.Unfold the dust protection cover.

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Connect Power Cables in a 500 kVA Frequency-converter

Cabinet
If several UPS units set up as frequency converters are in parallel, interconnect the
neutrals between the cabinets. In this case, the minimum recommended size for
the cables is the same as for the Normal AC line.
If an anti-rodent grid is required, see Install the Anti-rodent Grid, page 37.
NOTE: For UPS used as frequency converters, Q4S and Q3BP switches are not
present.
NOTE: Top cable entry is possible using an auxiliary cabinet 400 mm wide.

1. Fold the dust protection cover as shown on the cover.

2. Remove the protective covers.
3. Check that the switches Q1 and Q5N are in the OFF position.

4. Connect the normal AC neutral to the load neutral.

5. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
6. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
7. Connect the normal AC cables respecting the following order: L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
9. Connect the battery.
10.Tie the cables down.
11. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
12.Reinstall the protective covers.
13.Unfold the dust protection cover.

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Connect Power Cables in a 250 to 400 kVA Parallel Cabinet

Interconnect the neutrals between the cabinets.The minimum recommended cable
size is the same as the cables used for the Normal AC line.
If an anti-rodent grid is required, see Install the Anti-rodent Grid, page 37.
NOTE: In parallel UPS units with static switch cabinet, switches Q4S and Q3BP
are absent. The bypass AC connection is made in the static switch cabinet.
NOTE: Top cable entry is possible using an auxiliary cabinet 400 mm wide.

1. Fold the dust protection cover as shown on the cover.

2. Remove the protective covers.

3. Check that the switches Q1 and Q5N are in the OFF position.
4. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
5. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
6. Connect the normal AC cables respecting the following order: L1, L2, L3.
7. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the battery.
9. Tie the cables down.
10.Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
11. Reinstall the protective covers.

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12.Unfold the dust protection cover.

Connect Power Cables in a 500 kVA Parallel Cabinet

Interconnect the neutrals between the cabinets.The minimum recommended cable
size is the same as the cables used for the normal AC line.
If an anti-rodent grid is required, see Install the Anti-rodent Grid, page 37.
NOTE: In parallel UPS units with static switch cabinet, switches Q4S and Q3BP
are absent. The bypass AC connection is made in the static switch cabinet.
NOTE: Top cable entry is possible using an auxiliary cabinet 400 mm wide.

1. Fold the dust protection cover as shown on the cover.

2. Remove the protective covers.

3. Check that the switches Q1 and Q5N are in the OFF position.
4. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
5. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
6. Connect the normal AC cables respecting the following order: L1, L2, L3.
7. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the battery.

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9. Tie the cables down.

10.Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
11. Reinstall the protective covers.
12.Unfold the dust protection cover.

Connect the Power Cables in Static Switch Cabinets

Connect Power Cables in a 800 kVA Cabinet

NOTE: Top cable entry is possible using an auxiliary cabinet 400 mm wide.

1. Remove the front and/or top protective covers.

2. Check that the switches Q4S, Q3BP, and Q5N are in the OFF position.
3. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
4. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
5. Connect the UPS10 cables in the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
6. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.

10. Or static switch maintenance cabinet, see Connect Power Cables in a Static Switch Maintenance Cabinet,
page 55

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7. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
9. Reinstall the protective covers.

Connect Power Cables in a 1200 kVA Cabinet

NOTE: Top or bottom cable entry are possible.

1. Remove the front and/or top protective covers.

2. Check that the switches Q4S, Q3BP, and Q5N are in the OFF position.
3. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
4. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
5. Connect the UPS11 cables in the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.

11. Or static switch maintenance cabinet, see Connect Power Cables in a Static Switch Maintenance Cabinet,
page 55

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6. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
7. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
9. Reinstall the protective covers.

Connect Power Cables in a 2000 kVA Cabinet

Both cabinets must be assembled before connecting power cables, see Install the
2000 kVA Static Switch Cabinet, page 35.
NOTE: Top or bottom cable entry are possible.

1. Remove the front and/or top protective covers.

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2. Check that the switches Q4S, Q3BP, and Q5N are in the OFF position.
3. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
4. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
5. Connect the UPS12 cables in the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
6. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
7. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
9. Reinstall the protective covers.

Connect Power Cables in a 2000 kVA Light Cabinet

The cabinet must be connected to the bypass AC line exclusively through the top
using the busway. Please contact Schneider Electric for more information.

12. Or static switch maintenance cabinet, see Connect Power Cables in a Static Switch Maintenance Cabinet,
page 55

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1. Remove the front and top protective covers.

2. Check that the switches Q4S, Q3BP, and Q5N are in the OFF position.
3. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
4. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
5. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
6. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
7. Connect the control cables, see Connect the Control Cables, page 60.
8. Reinstall the protective covers.

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Connect the Power Cables in External Bypass Cabinets

Connect Power Cables in a 800 kVA Cabinet

NOTE: Top or bottom cable entry are possible.

1. Remove the front and/or top protective covers.

2. Check that the Q3BP switches are in the OFF position on all UPS units.
3. Remove the Q3BP switch handles on all UPS units.

4. Check that the switches Q3BP ext, and Q5N ext are in the OFF position.
5. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
6. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
7. Connect the UPS cables in the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
9. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.

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10.Reinstall the protective covers.

Connect Power Cables in a 1200 kVA Cabinet

NOTE: Top or bottom cable entry are possible.

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1. Remove the front and/or top protective covers.

2. Check that the Q3BP switches are in the OFF position on all UPS units.
3. Remove the Q3BP switch handles on all UPS units.

4. Check that the switches Q3BP ext and Q5N ext are in the OFF position.
5. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
6. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
7. Connect the UPS cables in the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
9. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.

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10.Reinstall the protective covers.

Connect Power Cables in a 2000 kVA Cabinet

NOTE: Top or bottom cable entry are possible.

1. Remove the front and/or top protective covers.

2. Check that the Q3BP switches are in the OFF position on all UPS units.

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3. Remove the Q3BP switch handles on all UPS units.

4. Check that the switches Q3BP ext and Q5N ext are in the OFF position.
5. Check if the cabinet needs neutral adaptation, see Adapt Cabinet for Neutral
Point Connection, page 38.
6. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
7. Connect the UPS cables in the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
8. Connect the bypass AC cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
9. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
10.Reinstall the protective covers.

Connect Power Cables in a Static Switch Maintenance Cabinet

NOTE: Top or bottom cable entry are possible.

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1. Remove the front protective and/or top covers.

800 or 1200 kVA Cabinet

2000 kVA Cabinet

2. Check that the switches QN and QM are in the OFF position.

3. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
4. Connect the UPS cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
5. Connect the AC bypass cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.
6. Connect the load cables respecting the following order: N, L1, L2, L3.

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7. Reinstall the protective covers.

800 or 1200 kVA Cabinet

2000 kVA Cabinet

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Connect Cabinets Exposed Conductive Parts

This operation must be performed for all UPS, external bypass, static switch, and
battery cabinets.
Additional cables are not supplied. Characteristic for the cable is:
• Minimum size of the earthing cable is half the size of a phase cable
• Same type of cable as for phase cables
• As short as possible

1. Connect all the earth bars of the cabinets together.

Connect the Backfeed Protection

Danger labels, as shown below, are required in the installation in an acceptable
language for the country. Refer to the drawings to know where they must be
located.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Risk of Voltage Backfeed. Before working on this circuit: Isolate the UPS and
check for hazardous voltage between all terminals including the protective earth.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

UPS's External Backfeed Protection (Option)

A backfeed protection is required for each supply line.

(a) In IT earthing systems with neutral, a four pole backfeed protection device is
required.
(b) Labels as specified above must be added close to the terminals as described
on the drawing.

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Backfeed Protection Integrated in the Installation

The backfeed protection device can be part of the installation.
Components for this solution are not provided. Contact Schneider Electric for
support.

(a) In IT earthing systems with neutral, a four pole backfeed protection device is
required.
(b) The backfeed protection device must open within less than fifteen seconds after
the upstream supply voltage disappears. Such device must be rated according to
the UPS specification and protected as required. A switching device equipped with
the appropriate coil is an example of backfeed protection device.
(c) Labels as specified above must be added close to the terminals as described
on the drawing.

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Connect the UPS's External Backfeed Protection (Option)

1. Remove the front protective cover.
2. Connect the protective cable (PE or PEN) to the earth bar.
3. For bypass AC cabinet only: connect the neutral cable to the neutral bar.
4. For bypass AC cabinet only: connect the bypass AC cables in the following
order: L1, L2, L3.
5. For normal AC cabinet only: connect the normal AC cables in the following
order: L1, L2, L3.
6. Connect the UPS cables in the following order: L1, L2, L3.
7. Reinstall the protective cover.

Connect the Control Cables

Set the Single Integrated Parallel or Single Frequency Converter Cabinet.
1. Plug a blue terminator on connector XM6 in the UPS.

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2. Plug a red terminator on connector XM7 in the UPS.

Connect Control Cables in Parallel UPS Cabinet

The supplied cables are 10 m or 20 m long.
The total length must not exceed 180 m.

1. Connect the XM2 and XM3 connectors in the two UPS units.
2. Plug a blue terminator on connector XM6 in UPS 1.
3. Connect XM7 in UPS 1 to XM6 in UPS 2.
4. Plug a red terminator on connector XM7 in the UPS 2.
5. Path the cables behind protective covers, as shown in the UPS cabinet.
6. Run the cables with the earth cables outside the cabinet.

Example for two UPSs

Connect Control Cables in Integrated Parallel UPS Cabinet with the External Bypass
Cabinet
The supplied cables are 10 m or 20 m long. Please contact Schneider Electric for
more information.
The characteristics of the non-supplied control cables (connected to XM4 and
XM5) are 0.5 to 1.5 mm² / AWG20 to AWG16.
The total cable length must not exceed 180 m.

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UPS Cabinet Bypass Cabinet

1. Check that all Q3BP handles are removed from all UPS units.
2. Connect the common Q3BP ext and Q5N ext terminals on the terminal block in
the external bypass cabinet to connector XM4 in UPS 4 and XM5 in UPS 1
(cables not supplied).
3. Create a loop between XM2 and XM3 connectors in the four UPS units.
NOTE: All the connectors must be used.
4. Plug a blue terminator on connector XM6 in UPS 1.
5. Interconnect the XM6 and XM7 connectors in the four UPS units.
6. Plug a red terminator on connector XM7 in the UPS 4.
7. Path the cables behind protective covers, as shown in the UPS cabinet. Control
cables and power cables must run apart.
8. Run the cables with the earth cables outside the cabinet.

Connect Control Cables in Parallel UPS Cabinet with the Static Switch Cabinet
The supplied cables are 10 m or 20 m long. Please contact Schneider Electric for
more information.
The total cable length must not exceed 180 m.

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UPS Cabinet Static Switch Cabinet

1. Create a loop between XM2 and XM3 connectors in the four UPS units and the
static switch cabinet.
NOTE: All the connectors must be used.
2. Plug a blue terminator on connector XM6 in UPS 1.
3. Interconnect the XM6 and XM7 connectors in the four UPS cabinets and the
static switch cabinet.
4. Plug a red terminator on connector XM7 in the static switch cabinet.
NOTE: Connectors XM4 and XM5 in the static switch cabinet are not used.
5. Path the cables behind protective covers, as shown in the UPS cabinet. Control
cables and power cables must run apart.
6. Run the cables with the earth cables outside the cabinet.

Connect Control Cables in 2000 kVA Light Static Switch Cabinet

The characteristics of the non-supplied control cables are:
• For current sensor connection: twisted pairs of 0.8 to 1 mm² AWG18 gauge wire
with a maximum length of 100 m.
• For customer switches connection: 0.5 to 1.5 mm² / AWG20 to AWG16.
Suitable current sensors must be used to ensure correct operation of the
installation.
Recommended current sensor characteristics are: TI 4000/1, class 1, 10 VA.
Please contact Schneider Electric for more information.
Customer switches Q4S ext, Q3BP ext, and Q5N ext must be electrically wired to
behave like static switch cabinet switches.

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The auxiliary contact of a customer switch must be a normally open contact when
the switch is open.

Static Switch Cabinet

1. Connect the terminal block connectors to the current sensors in the connection
panel.

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2. Connect static switch XM4 connector to switches Q5N ext, Q4S ext and Q3BP
ext.

Static Switch Cabinet

3. Run the cables behind protective covers, as shown in the cabinet. Control
cables and power cables must run apart.
4. Run the cables along with the earth cables outside the cabinet.

Connect Control Cables to Customer Q5N Switch

Only valid for parallel or integrated parallel UPS cabinets.
There must be only one customer Q5N switch per UPS.
The auxiliary contact of a customer switch must be a normally open contact.

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1. Connect UPS XM4 to the customer Q5N.

2. Path the cables behind protective covers, as shown in the cabinet. Control
cables and power cables must run apart.
3. Run the cables with the earth cables outside the cabinet.

Connect the Emergency Power Off (EPO)

NOTE: In the UPS or the static switch cabinet, the general shutdown causes UPS
shutdown and the opening of the battery circuit breaker (without opening of the
bypass static switch depending on the personalization settings). The EPO notion is
applicable to installations where pressing the button also causes the circuit
breakers on the upstream normal AC source and bypass AC source to open. In
parallel configurations, there must be a single general shutdown button with a
separate contact for each UPS unit.

WARNING
HAZARD OF FIRE
• Protect the battery circuit with a DC circuit breaker equipped with an
undervoltage coil (MN 24 VDC).
• The DC breaker must be rated 660 VDC. The undervoltage coil must be
wired to the UPS as shown in Mount Battery Circuit Breaker Kit, page 69.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

The cables (not supplied) must have SELV insulation and the maximum size is 2.5
mm².
NOTE: To ensure sufficient isolation of EPO cables, they must be run separately
from the power cables.

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1. Remove the jumper from the XM19 terminal block.

2. Connect the general shutdown NC contact to terminals 1 and 2 (SELV) (Free of
voltage).
3. Run the cables in the cabinet as shown.
4. Use cables ties to fasten the cables.
5. Run the cables outside the cabinets with the earth and connection cables
between the cabinets.

Connect the Dry Contact Communication Card

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Maximum characteristics of input contacts:

• Switched voltage: 9 VDC (supplied by the UPS)
• Loop current: 20 mA
• Wire size: 0.5 to 1.5 mm²/AWG20 to AWG16
NOTE: In installations with parallel UPS, the input contacts must be unique and
include a separate contact for each UPS.
Maximum characteristics of output contacts:
• Permissible voltage: SELV only
• Permissible current: 1 A at 30 VDC/30 VAC
• Wire size: 0.5 to 1.5 mm²/AWG20 to AWG16
NOTE: The dry contacts can be configured; see "Configure the Dry Contacts" in
the operation manual.

NOTE: To ensure sufficient isolation of contact signal cables, they must be run
separately from the power cables.

1. Connect the cables to input/output contacts.

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2. Pass the wires through the ferrite two times.

3. Run the cables in the cabinet as shown.

4. Use cables ties to fasten the cables.
5. Run the cables outside the cabinet with the earth and connection cables
between the cabinets.
6. Reinstall the protective covers.

Install an External Battery Cabinet (Option)

Install Empty Battery Cabinet

Mount Battery Circuit Breaker Kit

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• It is mandatory to protect the battery circuit with a circuit breaker equipped
with an undervoltage coil (MN 24V DC).
• Circuit breaker type and rated must be compliant with battery specifications
and battery protection given.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

NOTE: Please contact Schneider Electric when selecting the battery circuit
breaker. In systems with several battery cabinets, only one circuit breaker is
necessary per battery cabinet group connected to a UPS cabinet. Temperature
sensors must be installed to obtain battery warranty and to optimize battery
lifetime.

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1. Install the circuit breaker back plate and the circuit breaker with screws in the
battery cabinet.

2. Install connector XF1 on connector XR1.

3. Install the temperature sensor.

Mount the Shelves

NOTE: The minimum clearance between the top of the battery cells and the next
shelf above them is 150 mm.

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1. Install the corner supports (eight screws per support).

2. Install the shelf.
3. Fasten the shelf with two screws in each corner.

Connect Battery Cables from the UPS Cabinet to the Battery Cabinet

1. Ensure that the battery circuit breaker is in the open position.

2. Connect the PE cable to the earth bar in the battery cabinet.
3. Connect the positive battery cable from the UPS cabinet (+) to the positive
terminal in the battery cabinet.
4. Connect the negative battery cable from the UPS cabinet (-) to the negative
terminal in the battery cabinet.
5. Connect the batteries on the shelves of the battery cabinets to the battery circuit
breaker in the battery cabinet.

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6. Install and fasten the protective cover with the supplied screws.

Connect the Battery Signal Cables

The cables (not supplied) must have SELV insulation, with size 0.5 to 1.5 mm²/
AWG20 to AWG16.
NOTE: To ensure sufficient isolation of control-wire cables, they must be run
separately from the power cables.

NOTE: MN 24 VDC coil must be used for battery circuit breaker monitoring (EPO
and protection).

Connect a Single Battery Circuit Breaker

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Connect Two Battery Circuit Breakers

Connect Three Battery Circuit Breakers

1. Connect the signal cables from the UPS cabinet to the battery circuit breaker in
the battery cabinet.
2. Run the cables in the cabinet as shown.
3. Use cable ties to fasten the cables.
4. Run the signal cables outside the cabinet along the earth and connection
cables between the cabinets.

Connect the Battery Temperature Sensor

The cables (not supplied) must be shielded, twisted-pair cables, with a size of 0.3
to 1.5 mm²/AWG22 to AWG16 and a maximum length of 100 m.
NOTE: To ensure sufficient isolation of control-wire cables, they must be run
separately from the power cables.
The temperature sensor can be located in a battery cabinet or in a battery room for
batteries on racks.

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Connect a Sensor to a Single UPS

Connect a Sensor to Several UPS

1. Connect the UPS cabinet to the temperature sensor in the battery room or in
the battery cabinet (cables not supplied).
2. Run the cables in the cabinet as shown.
3. Use cables ties to fasten the cables.
4. Run the cables outside the cabinet along the earth and connection cables
between the cabinets.

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