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3.3.4 External maintenance bypass
An external maintenance bypass is a required part of a multi-cabinet
PW8000DPA ST system but is optional in the case of a single cabinet
installation.
The external bypass is bespoke to the installation but generally
comprises three isolators rated to carry the full system load and
connected in a similar fashion to that shown in Figure 3.11.
Depending on size and location, the isolators may be installed in a
dedicated Maintenance Bypass cabinet or included in an existing (or
dedicated) switch-panel.
Kohler Uninterruptible Power Ltd can provide a range of external
maintenance bypass solutions to suit all of its UPS systems.
Note: When starting the UPS system we advise that the load is initially
turned on while the system is operating on the maintenance bypass in
order to handle any large inrush currents that might occur.
Single UPS cabinet installation
An external maintenance bypass facility is not essential for a single
cabinet installation as the internal maintenance bypass switch (IA1) is
fully rated and can be used to connect the load directly to the raw UPS
bypass mains supply.
However, when the load is powered via IA1 the UPS cabinet’s bypass
mains terminals must be permanently live in order to supply the load.
This means that it is not possible to fully isolate the mains supplies
from the UPS cabinet while the internal maintenance bypass is in use.
This situation can be overcome by the addition of the optional external
maintenance bypass facility which can supply the load through an
external BYPASS switch while allowing the UPS input and output
supplies to be totally isolated by opening the external INPUT and
OUTPUT switches.
Parallel UPS cabinet installation
If two (or more) UPS cabinets are connected as a parallel system each
one still contains the internal maintenance bypass switch (IA1).
However, the switch is only rated for the specified cabinet output and
is not designed to switch the potential full system load.
An external maintenance bypass facility containing a ‘system rated’ bypass switch is therefore an essential part of a
parallel cabinet system as it allows the full load to be switched between the system and maintenance bypass. It also
allows the modules’ mains supplies to be isolated as described above for the single UPS cabinet system.
Key Point:
When operating a parallel system ALWAYS use the external maintenance bypass facility. Do not
operate the internal maintenance bypass switch (IA1).
Figure 3.11 External Maintenance Bypass
INPUT
UPS INPUT
Mains
(3x400/230V)
UPS OUTPUT
(Load)
(3x400/230V)
EXTERNAL MBP PANEL
BYPASS
OUTPUT
Cable C
Cable A/B
UPS
Module
UPS FRAME
MAINT
BYPASS
IA1
Static Switch
Inverter
Rectifier
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