APC 250 A - Manual

2 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Warnings The components in the InfraStruXure Power Generation System can pose life-threatening danger when improperly installed, operated, or maintained. To prevent accidents, be aware of the dangers and act safely. Read and follow all of the safety instructio...

Warnings InfraStruXure Power Generation System 3 Installation Install the ATS in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 75) in the United States, or in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22.1-02) in Canada. When connecting Source 1 power to the ATS, install an external ci...

6 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates Operation of the ATS during a utility failure when automatic operation is enabled Your data center equipment is typically powered by the utility [Source 1] (  ), while the generator [Source 2] remains off...

How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates InfraStruXure Power Generation System 7 Generator start sequence The generator start sequence is followed only if the Crank setting in the Operating Settings menu on the Generator Settings screen on the ATS display interface is set to Yes . If e...

How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates 8 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Open and closed transfers When transfers are not occurring, one switch is ON and one switch is OFF. During a closed transfer, the second switch will turn ON before the first switch turns OFF, creating a br...

How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates InfraStruXure Power Generation System 9 Fuel monitoring/runtime calculation Fuel monitoring is a unique feature of the InfraStruXure Power Generation System. Fuel level is monitored at the generator (if purchased through APC) and load is measure...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 11 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Front view, door closed  Knockouts are provided on the roof, the sides, and the floor of the ATS for running utility and generator input wires and for distributing power to equipment in your data center. Connecting conduit t...

Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 12 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Front view, door open  Remove the dead front to obtain access to the panel board for maintenance and wiring.  The Source 1 motorized switch (see “Motorized switches” on page 15) controls operation of the Source 1 input swit...

Smart Distribution Panel with ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 13 ATS panel board, left side  The handle aids removal of the panel board assembly from the ATS enclosure. At least two people are required to remove the panel board assembly (refer to the Electrical Installation Manual for ins...

Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 14 InfraStruXure Power Generation System ATS panel board, right side  The Source 1 input switch accepts input wires from the utility (refer to the Electrical Installation Manual for connection instructions). WARNING: Only a certified electrician should connect util...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 15 ATS Component Details Motorized switches  The operating lever indicates the present position of the motorized switch [OFF (  ), TRIP, or ON (  ) ]. This lever is also used during manual operation of the switch (see “Emergency Manual Operation” on page 22 f...

ATS Component Details 16 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Automatic operation control panel For more detailed information concerning Automatic Operation of the InfraStruXure Power Generation System, see “Automatic Operation” on page 19. User connection plate For location and description of the ...

ATS Component Details InfraStruXure Power Generation System 17 ATS monitoring unit  This port connects to the Source 2 volt-sensing circuit board, the Source 1 volt-sensing circuit board, the Source 1 current transformers, and the distribution panel volt-sensing circuit board.  This port connects ...

ATS Component Details 18 InfraStruXure Power Generation System ATS label kit ATS Label —Place this label on the outside of the ATS enclosure to identify the ATS, and to associate it with the appropriate source: either Source 1 or Source 2. Source Label —Use a Source 1 label at the primary utility br...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 19 Operation Automatic Operation How to place the InfraStruXure Power Generation System in automatic operation 1. Ensure utility power is available. If the utility is not available, the ATS will signal the generator to start. 2. Ensure the  /Manual/Auto switch ...

Automatic Operation 20 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to reset automatic operation on the ATS and on the generator Resetting automatic operation on the ATS. If the Not in Automatic Operation LED is lit and the Automatic Operation switch is in the Enable position, you will need to reset au...

Automatic Operation InfraStruXure Power Generation System 21 Problem—loss of automatic operation Typically, the Not In Automatic Operation LED tracks the state of the Automatic Operation switch (e.g., the LED is lit when the Automatic Operation switch is in the Disable position). If the Not In Autom...

22 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Emergency Manual Operation Warning—before you operate the ATS manually The procedures in this section only apply to situations where automatic operation through the ATS is impossible. One example would be the ATS monitoring unit’s inability to function. If au...

Emergency Manual Operation InfraStruXure Power Generation System 23 How to power the load from the generator 1. Set the ATS Automatic Operation switch to Disable . 2. Ensure the Source 2 switch is OFF (  ). 3. At the generator: a. Set the  /Manual/Auto switch on the generator control panel to Manu...

Emergency Manual Operation 24 InfraStruXure Power Generation System 5. Turn the Source 2 switch ON (  ) : a. Set the selector on the Source 2 switch to Manual . The operating lever will swing out when the selector is set to Manual . b. Turn the Source 2 switch clockwise to ON (  ). Use the operati...

Emergency Manual Operation InfraStruXure Power Generation System 25 How to return to powering the load from utility 1. Ensure the ATS Automatic Operation switch is set to Disable . 2. Ensure the Source 1 switch is OFF (  ). 3. Turn the Source 2 switch OFF (  ): a. Set the selector on the Source 2 ...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 27 Total Power Off Before servicing the system, follow the procedure below to disconnect all sources of power supply and reduce the risk of electric shock or injury: 1. Set the ATS Automatic Operation switch to Disable . 2. Set the Source 1 switch to OFF (  ): ...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 29 Display Interface Overview The ATS display interface is used to configure settings, set alarm thresholds, and provide audible and visual alarms. ESC ? LoadOn CheckLog Gen Set On Alarm           Load On LED When lit green, all output phases are withi...

Overview 30 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Top-level status screens After system start-up, a brief introduction screen is displayed and then the display interface scrolls automatically and continuously through five screens of basic status information. Press the Up or Down arrows to interrupt ...

Overview InfraStruXure Power Generation System 31 Navigating through screens To open any screen, press the Up or Down arrow until the selector (   rests next to your desired selection. Press E NTER to view the selected screen. When configuring settings, press the Up or Down arrows until the select...

32 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Load-Meter Total Load by Phase Total Load Summary Power Factor Total Load by PhaseTotal Load SummaryPower FactorSub-Feed Monitoring For each phase ( L1 , L2 , L3 ), the following is displayed: kVA The apparent power provided, in kilovolt-amps. Iout The output...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 33 ATS/Voltage ATS Position S1-Utility ATS Position: S1 S1-Utility: OKS2-Generator: OFFATS Setup One of the following options is displayed to describe the selected source: S1 The Source 1 switch is ON (closed). Source 1 is connected to the output. S2 The Source ...

ATS/Voltage InfraStruXure Power Generation System 35 ATS Setup Press E NTER when the selector arrow rests at the ATS Setup item to change the following settings: Transfer Points The voltage-sensing point at which you would transfer to the other source, based on voltage and frequency. • S1-Utility : ...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 37 Generator Generator Status Generator StatusFuel & RuntimeStatistics & Maint.Generator Settings The following items are available on this menu: Generator Status This screen displays the following conditions to describe the Gen State: • Off : The genera...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 39 Testing View Test Log Run/View Test View Test LogRun/View TestTest ScheduleTest Duration Displays all logged test results in a scrolling list. For each item, the screen provides the Gen Start test and the Load Test results with a date and time stamp of when t...

Testing 40 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Test Schedule Test Duration Use this menu to schedule a test in the future. Define Schedule Set the test schedule by changing the following parameters: • Gen Start : Choose when to perform a generator start test. Choices are Never , Monthly , Weekly ,...

Testing InfraStruXure Power Generation System 41 How a test occurs When a test is not in progress, the ATS waits for a test to occur. Initiate a test by scheduling one using the Test Schedule screen on the display interface, or by starting a test immediately through the Run/View Test screen. Once yo...

42 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Stats Statistics: 00 of 00 XX,XXXX Reset Reset All Name of statistic here Scroll through a list of items that accumulates after the statistics record is reset, including: • Open Xfer Count : The number of open transfers since this statistic was reset. • Close...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 43 Alarms View Active Alarms View a list of all currently existing alarms. When an alarm is present on the system, the Alarm LED on the ATS display interface is lit red. Choosing View Active Alarms turns off the LED. Alarm/Event Log Alarm Setup View Active Alarm...

Alarms 44 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Alarm Beeper Clearing latched alarms When an alarm is present, the Alarm LED on the ATS display interface is lit red. To clear latched alarms, you must acknowledge them differently than other alarms. The following are considered latched alarms: • Test ...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 45 Config System/Network System/NetworkContacts & RelaysSub-Feed Config. Factory DefaultsManufacturer DataSystem IDFirmware Updates Electrical Config. This menu consists of the following items: System Password • Password : You can change the system password ...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 49 Communication Configuration ATS Management Options Overview There are two options for managing your system. You can manage the ATS, along with the rest of your InfraStruXure equipment, through the InfraStruXure Manager (APC LAN); or you can manage your system...

50 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Configuring the InfraStruXure Manager Connect the ATS to the InfraStruXure Manager 1. Connect a CAT-5 network cable to the surge-protected ethernet port on the user connection plate. The arrow in the illustration below is pointing to the port. The figure on p...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 51 Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface Connect the ATS to your network 1. Connect a CAT-5 network cable to the surge-protected ethernet port on the user connection plate. The arrow in the illustration below is pointing to the port. The figure on pag...

Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface 52 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Configuration overview You must configure the following TCP/IP settings before the ATS can operate on a network: • IP address of the ATS (only needed for manual address assignment) • Subnet mask • Default gatew...

Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface InfraStruXure Power Generation System 53 BOOTP & DHCP configuration The Boot Mode setting, a TCP/IP option in the ATS’s Network menu, identifies how the TCP/IP settings will be defined. The possible settings are Manual , DHCP only , BOOTP only , a...

Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface 54 InfraStruXure Power Generation System DHCP. Use an RFC2131/RFC2132-compliant DHCP server to configure the TCP/IP settings for the ATS. 1. The ATS sends out a DHCP request with the following identifiers: – A Vendor Class Identifier (APC, by default)...

Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface InfraStruXure Power Generation System 55 Local access to the control console Use a local computer that connects to the ATS through the console port on the ATS monitoring unit to access the control console. If accessing the ATS on the local control con...

Configuring the ATS Network Management Interface 56 InfraStruXure Power Generation System 2. Use Ping with a size of 113 bytes to assign the IP address defined by the ARP command. For the IP address defined in step 1, use one of the following Ping commands: – Windows command format: ping 156.205.14....

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 57 How to Access the ATS Network Management Interface Web interface You can use Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.0 (and higher) or Netscape ® 4.0.8 (and higher, except Netscape 6. x ) as your browser to access the ATS through its Web interface. Other commonly ava...

How to Access the ATS Network Management Interface 58 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Telnet and SSH You can access the control console through Telnet or Secure SHell (SSH), depending on which is enabled (an Administrator can enable these access methods through the Telnet/SSH option of the Net...

How to Access the ATS Network Management Interface InfraStruXure Power Generation System 59 FTP and SCP You can use FTP (enabled by default) or Secure CoPy (SCP) to transfer new firmware to the ATS, or to access a copy of the ATS’s event logs. SCP provides the higher security of encrypted data trans...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 61 Customizing and Updating the ATS How to Connect User Input Contacts and Relay Outputs to the ATS Overview The ATS can monitor external contact closure events. Possible applications include: • Magnetic contact switches • Window foil • Tamper switches • Heat de...

How to Connect User Input Contacts and Relay Outputs to the ATS 62 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to connect contacts to the user interface board To connect and monitor your contacts: 1. Choose one or more terminals on the user interface board for connecting contacts. The user interface b...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 63 How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS Overview Connecting the switch. The Emergency Power Off (EPO) switch connects to the user interface board on the user connection plate. The user connection plate is located on the roof of the ATS. Connect an EPO switch ...

How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS 64 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Connect an EPO switch to the user interface board and test the switch 1. Connect the switch to the EPO connection terminals on the user interface board. Read the label next to the terminal block to determine which termi...

How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS 66 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Safety warnings Hazardous voltage from the branch circuit must be isolated from the 24 VAC, 24 VDC, and contact closure terminals. 24 VAC and 24 VDC are considered Class 2 circuits as defined in Article 725 of the Natio...

68 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circuit Breakers to the ATS Output distribution circuit breakers available from APC Electrical Hazard The ATS panel bus must be completely de-energized before adding breakers! Part Number Description Height on Panel PG1...

How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circuit Breakers to the ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 69 Circuit breaker adapter modules available from APC Adapter modules are required when mounting breakers onto the panel bus in the ATS. Each adapter module can accommodate two breakers. APC’s a...

How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circuit Breakers to the ATS 70 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Allowed circuit breaker combinations The panel bus on your ATS allows a variety of circuit breaker combinations. Use the following information as a guide in determining your circuit breaker c...

How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circuit Breakers to the ATS 72 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Preparing the breakers for installation Certain breakers require preparation before installation onto their adapter module. Preparation procedures are described below. The identified parts ar...

How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circuit Breakers to the ATS InfraStruXure Power Generation System 73 Parts and tools needed for installation procedures All assembly parts needed for installation procedures are included with the circuit breaker kits. T1 single-pole breaker assembly T1 single-...

How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circuit Breakers to the ATS 74 InfraStruXure Power Generation System Installing breakers on the ATS panel bus Use the following procedure to install a T1 three-pole breaker assembly on a 250 A ATS panel bus. The steps are identical for installing the T1 single...

76 InfraStruXure Power Generation System How to Download Firmware Updates The InfraStruXure ATS with Power Distribution requires the downloading of multiple files to update the firmware. Be sure to select all relevant files from the APC Web site for downloading, and repeat the following procedure ea...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 77 Specifications Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Electrical Current Rating 250 A Voltage Class 480 VAC Voltage Available 208/120 Wye, 480 Delta, 480 Wye Maximum Power 208 kW Frequency 50 / 60 Hz Nominal, ± 5 Hz Interrupting Rating 35 kAIC ATS Main Protection ...

InfraStruXure Power Generation System 81 Appendix: Custom Installations If Source 2 is a Second Utility Differences in your system from information presented in this manual The ATS was designed for operation with an APC InfraStruXure generator, and this manual assumes that Source 2 is an APC InfraSt...

Index InfraStruXure Power Generation System 83 A Access panel, on panel board , 13 – 14 Accessing the display interface , 67 Agency approvals , 79 Alarm beeper , 44 Alarm LED , 29 Alarm/event log , 43 Alarms clearing latched , 44 configuring limits , 43 – 44 viewing active , 43 Alarms screen , 43 – ...

Radio Frequency Interference Changes or modifications to this unit which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. USA — FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de...

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