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GTS Series Uninterruptible Power Manager

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank You
Choosing a power quality solution for your sensitive equipment can 

be a daunting task. That’s especially true when it comes to selecting a 

product that delivers uninterruptible power, since there are so many on 

the market from which to choose. Everyone at POWERVAR thanks you 

for selecting a POWERVAR power quality solution for your application. 

We understand that your decision was a careful one and that your 

purchase of a POWERVAR product is an expression of confidence in our 

company. We promise to always work our hardest to make certain that 

your confidence in our products and our company is well deserved.

Thank You!

The GTS product you have purchased is the most advanced solution 

available today. It does so much more than provide backup power for 

your application. In fact, it’s so advanced that it actually serves as a 

comprehensive management interface between your computer system 

and its supply of electrical power. That’s why we refer to the GTS as an 

Uninterruptible Power Manager or UPM.

We’ve prepared this document to help familiarize you with the functions 

and controls of the GTS Series UPM family. If, after reviewing this 

manual, you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact us by 

phone (1-800-369-7179) or email us at [email protected]

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Summary of Contents for ABCEG251

Page 1: ...POWERVAR Grounding Technology Solutions Uninterruptible Power Manager For use with ABCEG251 ABCEG401 and ABCEG601 ...

Page 2: ...es Uninterruptible Power Manager 1 0 Introduction 5 2 0 Safety Instructions 9 3 0 Installation 12 4 0 Operation 16 5 0 Maintenance 24 6 0 Specifications 29 7 0 Troubleshooting 35 8 0 Warranty 37 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ... mains power except during utility outages Products regularly and intentionally disconnected from AC mains power will experience substantially reduced battery life Notwithstanding the stated warranty in Sections 1 and 8 POWERVAR s standard warranty term does not apply in these cases and is supplanted by a 90 day warranty from time of shipment from POWERVAR The warranty provided by POWERVAR provide...

Page 4: ...ULD result in serious injury or death Severe property damage COULD also occur Other warning symbols may appear along with the Danger and Caution symbol and are used to specify special hazards These warnings describe particular areas where special care and or procedures are required in order to prevent serious injury and possible death Electrical warnings The electrical warning symbol is a lightnin...

Page 5: ... well deserved Thank You The GTS product you have purchased is the most advanced solution available today It does so much more than provide backup power for your application In fact it s so advanced that it actually serves as a comprehensive management interface between your computer system and its supply of electrical power That s why we refer to the GTS as an Uninterruptible Power Manager or UPM...

Page 6: ...impedance isolation transformer which completely eliminates common mode neutral to ground voltages that are a constant threat to the reliable operation of microprocessor based systems When AC power is present GTS Series constantly filters and conditions the power supply When AC power fails the GTS Series uses its internal maintenance free battery to supply reserved power to your computer system Re...

Page 7: ... on the battery and may eventually shorten its life POWERVAR s GTS Series UPM products feature Voltage Manager a circuit that constantly monitors the AC power source If minor changes in AC voltage occur the Voltage Manager adjusts the input voltage to the UPM circuitry so that erroneous inverter operations are avoided Ensuring that the UPM switches to its batteries only in the event of a true powe...

Page 8: ...Power Management utilities for automatic safe shutdown on low battery If you want added functionality including data and event logging auto run command files before shutdown access to GTS configuration and integrated network agent for central monitoring via POWERVAR ManageUPS CIO Server software download and use POWERVAR software MopUPS Express Windows only See page 18 for more information User Re...

Page 9: ... are maintenance free Proper disposal of batteries is required Refer to your local codes for disposal of batteries CAUTION This UPM contains voltages which are potentially hazardous All repairs should be performed by qualified service personnel To reduce the risk of fire connect only to a circuit provided with 20 amperes maximum branch circuit over current protection in accordance with the Nationa...

Page 10: ...ension cords or temporary power strips to power the UPM The total leakage current of the UPM and consumer connected equipment should not exceed 3 5 mA Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data Processing Equipment ANSI NFPA 75 The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible The battery should be d...

Page 11: ... reasonable protection against harmful interference in both residential and commercial environments This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment ...

Page 12: ...Send a copy of the damage claim within 15 days to your service representative NOTE Check the battery recharge date on the shipping carton label If the date has passed and the batteries were never recharged do not use the UPS Contact your service representative Unpacking the Unit CAUTION Unpacking the unit in a low temperature environment may cause condensation to occur in and on the unit Do not in...

Page 13: ... ever need to ship the UPM back for repair Placement This UPM is intended for indoor use only Although your UPM is very rugged its internal components are not sealed from the environment The UPM must be installed in a protected environment away from heat producing appliances such as furnaces radiators and heaters Protect the UPM from exposure to dripping or standing water and high humidity or cond...

Page 14: ...hile the power cord is unplugged The Battery LED will also illuminate constantly Once you have performed an initial test of the UPM backup function turn on the connected computer equipment Verify that the unit is not overloaded If the unit is overloaded all load LED s will flash remove the least critical devices from the UPM one by one until the overload LED s are extinguished With the connected l...

Page 15: ...p time may be less than the stated rating until the UPM battery has had at least six hours to charge POWERVAR recommends that you do not plug laser printers into the UPM Laser printers are known to draw large amounts of current when the fuser heater assembly is energized Laser printers can easily overload the UPM or create a low voltage condition that can interfere with the operation of the Voltag...

Page 16: ... GTS Series Uninterruptible Power Manager 4 0 OPERATION NOTE In order to operate the UPM you must first plug the battery plug s into the battery socket s behind the front panel of the UPM 250 400 VA 600VA ...

Page 17: ... present and the UPM is operating causes the UPM to enter a self test mode in which it tests both battery and inverter for a few seconds before returning to the AC supply We recommend you close all open files before initiating self test When AC power fails the UPM warns you with an audible alarm The Test Silence button is used to silence the alarm When battery power begins to run low the audible a...

Page 18: ...tery Detected ON AC Power Battery Charging ON AC Power Replace Battery ON AC Power Output Overload ON Battery Power ON Battery Power Low Battery OFF Due to Output Overload Unit Requires Service Flashing Off On Site Wiring Fault Indicator North American Versions Only A red Site Wiring Fault LED is located on the rear panel of the UPM This LED is designed to illuminate if the UPM is connected to an ...

Page 19: ... UPM These devices remove the safety ground connection to the UPM and will cause the Site Wiring Fault LED to illuminate MopUPS Express Port POWERVAR GTS Series provides various communications modes to give you options for Protecting data on a computer powered by UPM when battery runs low Monitoring the UPM to allow analysis of site power history and UPM health Smart USB HID Input The GTS smart US...

Page 20: ... See POWERVAR application Note 70 for assistance in using this option Use POWERVAR MopUPS Express Software for added benefits Safe system shutdown on low battery Manage your GTS Series configure replace battery reminder audible alarms or disable HID Battery linkage Customize power fail response run command files and display taskbar icon messages on power fail and low battery alerts Site Power Diag...

Page 21: ...on and signal type on each of the RJ11 pins The signals from the GTS Series are in the form open collectors to provide of simulated relay binary outputs Normal operation pins 1 and 2 is indicated as open circuit relative to common The state changes to closed when the specific signal condition is true To convert these signals to active High Low RS232 VDC levels you will need to fabricate a cable th...

Page 22: ...gh present for more than 3 seconds and UPS is on Battery 6 Common Common emitter for other three signals NOTE 1 Pins 1 and 2 are normally open 2 Confirm pin 5 function signal s 3VDCto 27VDC relative to pin 6 for 3 seconds will cause inverter to turn off after 10 seconds 3 Note component ratings 25vDC and 25mA DC NOTE You may of course connect your computer to the UPM without using MopUPS Express W...

Page 23: ...f your system using Start Manager With the UPM off follow these simple steps 1 Disconnect the input AC power cable from the AC mains 2 Ensure that the batteries are connected behind the front panel 3 Press and hold the On Off switch on the front panel until the UPM beeps 4 The UPM is now running on battery When you have finished press the On Off switch again Plug the input AC power cable into the ...

Page 24: ... are designed to last from two to five years Their actual life span will depend on several factors including how often power outages occur how long power outages last and the temperature of the environment in which the UPM operates Frequent long duration power outages will shorten battery life more than infrequent short duration outages Consistent high temperatures in the area where the UPM is use...

Page 25: ...user serviceable parts are contained in this UPM Do not remove any cover other than the front battery access panels A battery even a depleted one can deliver very high currents when short circuited There is a danger of electrical shock Remove all watches rings bracelets or other metal objects Use only tools with insulated handles Do not dispose of batteries in a fire There is a danger of explosion...

Page 26: ...ill be lost to your connected system and components CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE When replacing batteries replace with the same number of the following battery Brand Type Rating Yuasa REW45 12 12V8Ah Yuasa NPX35 12V8Ah Yuasa RE7 12H 12V7Ah Yuasa NPW45 12 12V8 5Ah Yuasa NP7 12 12V7Ah CSB GP1272 12V7 2Ah CSB HR1234 12V8 5Ah CAUTION Risk of Energy Hazard 12V maxi...

Page 27: ...nt procedure Battery Replacement 1 Carefully pull the front panel away from the unit The panel should pop loose 2 Disconnect the red and black connector from each other 3 Loosen the 2 thumb screws that attach the battery door to the unit 4 Remove the battery door 5 Carefully slide the old batteries out and put aside 6 Replace with new batteries ensure same battery size and type are used 7 Reinstal...

Page 28: ...28 GTS Series Uninterruptible Power Manager Figure 2 250 400 VA Figure 3 600 VA ...

Page 29: ...29 GTS Series Uninterruptible Power Manager 6 0 Specifications REAR PANEL 250 VA MODELS INTERNATIONAL NORTH AMERICAN ...

Page 30: ...30 GTS Series Uninterruptible Power Manager REAR PANEL 400 VA MODELS INTERNATIONAL NORTH AMERICAN ...

Page 31: ...31 GTS Series Uninterruptible Power Manager REAR PANEL 600 VA MODELS INTERNATIONAL NORTH AMERICAN ...

Page 32: ...ency AC mode North American Models 57 63 Hz International Models 47 53 or 57 63 Hz VA Rating Watts Model Number Frequency Hz Rated Voltage VAC Max Output Amps 120VAC 250 200 ABCEG251 11 60 120 2 0 1 6 400 320 ABCEG401 11 60 120 3 3 2 6 600 480 ABCEG601 11 60 120 5 0 4 0 VA Rating Efficiency Output BTU Hr 250 86 95 400 87 148 600 91 128 VA Rating Watts Model Number Frequency Hz Rated Voltage VAC Ma...

Page 33: ...rs to full charge VA Rating Dimensions H x W x D Shipping Weight North American lbs Shipping Weight International kg 250 in 6 60 x 5 00 x 13 40 23 mm 168 x 127 x 340 10 35 400 in 6 60 x 5 00 x 15 00 28 mm 168 x 127 x 383 12 70 600 in 8 00 x 5 75 x 15 50 33 mm 204 x 146 x 393 15 00 Factor Operating Shipment Storage Temperature 0 40 32 104 F 20 60 C 4 140 F Humidity 5 90 non condensing 5 90 non cond...

Page 34: ...EEE C62 41 Category A B formerly IEEE587 1980 Category A 6000V 200A 0 5 usec risetime 100 kHZ decay Category B 6000V 500A 0 5 usec risetime 100 kHZ decay Voltage Manager Operation Boosts voltage when main drops to 90 of nominal Bucks voltage when main rises to 110 of nominal Safety Agency Listings North American models to UL1778 International models are UL and cUL listed All models for internation...

Page 35: ...ower cord 4 Reduce load and reset circuit breaker UPM Overload LED s are illuminated and continuous audible alarm sounds UPM is overloaded Reduce load by removing the least critical load items from the UPM output Low Replace Battery LED is illuminated Battery voltage is too low or battery is dead Recharge battery for at least six hours and reset UPM If LED is still illuminated replace the battery ...

Page 36: ...l support department The phone mail system also provides an emergency number to call in the event you should require immediate assistance You may also communicate with our customer service support department via fax or email In North America call toll free at 800 369 7179 Our North American fax number is 847 596 7100 In Europe POWERVAR provides technical support between 8 00 and 17 00 GMT Contact ...

Page 37: ...s warranty period Product must be returned prepaid to the factory POWERVAR makes no warranties expressed or implied of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose performance condition capacity or otherwise POWERVAR is not liable for incidental or consequential damages monetary loss loss of sales or loss of business resulting from the failure or malfunction of the product Warranty is void on ...

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