Chapter 1 – General Description
UPStation GXT 3x1
Design Concept
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1.2.2
R
ectifier/Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuit
In normal operation, the rectifier/power factor correction (PFC) circuit converts mains AC power to regulated DC power
for use by the inverter, while ensuring that the wave shape of the input current used by the UPS is near ideal. Extracting
this sinewave input current achieves two objectives: the mains power is used as efficiently as possible by the UPS, and
the amount of distortion reflected on the mains is reduced. This results in cleaner power being available to other devices
in the building not being protected by the UPStation GXT.
1.2.3
Inverter
In normal operation, the inverter utilises the DC output of the power factor correction circuit and “inverts” it into
precise, regulated sinewave AC power. Upon a mains power failure, the inverter receives its required energy from the
battery through the rectifier / PFC. In both modes of the operation, the UPS inverter is on-line and continuously
generating clean, precise, regulated AC output power.
1.2.4
Battery Charger
The battery charger utilises energy from the Rectifier / PFC and precisely regulates it to continuously “float” charge the
battery system. The battery system charges whenever the UPStation GXT is connected to mains power.
1.2.5
Battery
The UPStation GXT employs valve regulated, non-spillable, lead acid batteries. At typical room temperatures and with
the UPS float charging, the battery system will last many years. Optional external battery cabinets are available to
provide extended run times.
1.2.6
Static Bypass
The UPStation GXT provides an alternate path for mains power to the connected load, in the unlikely event of a UPS
malfunction. Should the UPS have an overload, over temperature, or UPS failure condition, the UPS automatically
transfers the connected load to
BYPASS
providing the bypass voltage is within specification.
BYPASS
operation is
indicated by an alarm and an illuminated
BYPASS
LED (other LED’s may be illuminated to indicate the diagnosed
problem). To manually transfer the connected load from the inverter to
BYPASS
power, press the output OFF button
once.
NOTE:
The
BYPASS
power path does NOT protect the connected equipment from disturbances on the mains supply
and its range of operation is limited to +/- 15% of the nominal input supply voltage.
1.2.7
Auto re-start
Upon restoration of the mains AC power after a mains power outage and complete battery discharge, the UPS will
automatically restart and supply power to the critical load and the battery charger automatically recharges the battery.
