Page 3 - About This Manual; Audience; User Manuals; Support; Power Generation System
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS i About This Manual Audience This manual is intended for end-users of the InfraStruXure Smart Distribution Panel with ATS. It provides important safety warnings and instructions, an overview of the ATS components, a detailed discussion of the ATS display interface, ...
Page 5 - Contents
Contents Smart Distribution Panel with ATS iii Safety ......................................................................1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Save these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1...
Page 11 - Safety; Overview; Save these instructions
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 1 Safety Overview Save these instructions This manual contains important instructions that must be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the Smart Distribution Panel with ATS. Safety symbols used in this manual Cross-reference symbols used in t...
Page 12 - Warnings; Read these instructions; Inspection and testing
2 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Warnings The components in the InfraStruXure Power Generation System and UPS power distribution 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 follo...
Page 13 - Disable; Wire sizing; Installation; Total power off procedure; Operating environment; Temperature
Safety Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 3 This product and this manual were designed for the 250 -amp ATS. All wiring recommendations were sized for this amperage in accordance with IEC 60364-5-52. This does not prevent you from using the ATS at a lower current with smaller wire sizes. If you decid...
Page 15 - InfraStruXure Power Generation System
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 5 Overview InfraStruXure Power Generation System The InfraStruXure Power Generation System consists of a diesel-powered generator and a Smart Distribution Panel with ATS. The ATS is connected to mains (Source 1) and the generator (Source 2), with mains as the prefer...
Page 16 - How the; Operates; For more information.
6 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS How the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Operates Operation of the ATS during a mains failure when automatic operation is enabled Typically, your data center equipment is powered by mains [Source 1] ( ), and the generator is off. When the Source 1 line qual...
Page 17 - Generator start sequence
Overview Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 menu is set to Yes . If it is enabled, the following sequence will occ...
Page 18 - Open and closed transfers
Overview 8 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Open and closed transfers When a transfer is not occurring, one switch is ON and the second switch is OFF. During a closed transfer, the second switch will turn ON before the first switch turns OFF, creating a brief period of time when both switches are O...
Page 19 - Fuel monitoring/runtime calculation
Overview Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 measured at the ATS. These measurements are used to calcu...
Page 21 - Front view, door closed; knockouts
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 11 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Front view, door closed Twenty knockouts are provided on the roof, the sides, and on the floor of the ATS for running mains and generator conductors and for distributing power to equipment in your data center. Connecting cable ...
Page 22 - Front view, door open
Overview 12 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Front view, door open The deadfront provides access to the panel board for maintenance and wiring. The Source 1 input is controlled by the Source 1 motorized switch. See “Motorized switches” on page 15 for more information on the operation of this sw...
Page 23 - ATS panel board, left side
Overview Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 13 ATS panel board, left side The handle aids the optional removal of the panel board from the ATS enclosure. Use at least two people to remove the panel board from the ATS enclosure. See the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Installation Manual for i...
Page 24 - ATS panel board, right side
Overview 14 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS ATS panel board, right side Input conductors from the mains connect to the Source 1 input switch . See the InfraStruXure Power Generation System Installation Manual for connection instructions. WARNING: Only a certified electrician should connect power...
Page 25 - ATS Component Details; Motorized switches
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 15 ATS Component Details Motorized switches The operating lever indicates the present position of the switch [OFF ( ), trip, or ON ( ) ]. This lever is also used to operate the switch manually. See “Emergency Manual Operation” on page 22 for proper operating p...
Page 26 - Automatic operation control panel
Overview 16 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Automatic operation control panel For a discussion of Automatic Operation of the InfraStruXure Power Generation System, see “Automatic Operation” on page 19. User connection plate For a description and the location of the user connection plate, see numbe...
Page 27 - ATS monitoring unit
Overview Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 17 ATS monitoring unit This port connects to the Source 2 volt-sensing (S2 PT) circuit board, Source 1 volt-sensing (S1 PT) circuit board, Source 1 current transformers, and distribution panel volt-sensing output circuit board. This port connects to the...
Page 28 - ATS label kit
Overview 18 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 1 and source 2. Source Label —Use a Source 1 label at the primary mains breaker to identify the ATS that it...
Page 29 - Operation; Automatic Operation; Auto; Enable
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 19 Operation Automatic Operation How to place the InfraStruXure Power Generation System in automatic operation 1. Ensure that mains is available. The generator will be signaled to start if mains is not available. 2. Ensure that the /Manual/Auto switch on the gener...
Page 30 - How to reset automatic operation on the ATS and on the generator; Resetting automatic operation on the ATS.
Operation 20 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 need to reset automatic operation a...
Page 31 - Problem—loss of automatic operation
Operation Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 21 Problem—loss of automatic operation Typically, the Not In Automatic Operation LED tracks the state of the Automatic Operation switch (i.e., the LED is lit when the Automatic Operation switch is in the Disable position). If the Not In Automatic Operation...
Page 32 - Emergency Manual Operation; Warning—before you operate the ATS manually
22 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 of such a situation is if the ATS monitoring unit were not function...
Page 33 - How to power the load from the generator
Operation Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 23 How to power the load from the generator 1. Place the ATS Automatic Operation switch in the Disable position. 2. Ensure that the Source 2 switch on the ATS is OFF ( ). 3. At the generator: a. Place the /Manual/Auto switch on the generator control pa...
Page 34 - Manual
Operation 24 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 5. Turn the Source 2 switch to ON ( ): a. Set the selector switch on the Source 2 switch to Manual . The operating lever will swing out when the selector switch is in Manual . b. Turn the Source 2 switch clockwise to ON ( ). You can use the operatin...
Page 35 - How to return to powering the load from mains
Operation Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 25 How to return to powering the load from mains 1. Ensure that the ATS Automatic Operation switch is in the Disable position. 2. Ensure that the Source 1 switch on the ATS is OFF ( ). 3. Turn the Source 2 switch on the ATS to OFF ( ): a. Set the selec...
Page 37 - Total Power Off
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 27 Total Power Off To reduce risk of electric shock or injury to persons, disconnect all sources of supply before servicing by following this procedure: 1. Set the ATS Automatic Operation switch to Disable . 2. Set the Source 1 switch on the ATS to OFF ( ): a. Set...
Page 39 - Display Interface
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 29 Display Interface Overview You can use the display interface to configure settings, set alarm thresholds, and provide audible and visual alarms. Load On LED When green, all output phases are within the limits specified by the output alarm limi...
Page 40 - Top-level status screens; Top-level menu screen
Display Interface 30 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Top-level status screens After start-up, a the interface displays a brief introduction screen and then scrolls automatically and continuously through five screens of basic status information. Press the Up and Down arrow keys to interrupt the aut...
Page 41 - Navigating through screens
Display Interface Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 31 Navigating through screens To open any screen, press the Up and Down arrow keys until the selector arrow ( rests next to your desired selection. Press the E NTER key to view the selected screen. When configuring settings, press the Up and Do...
Page 42 - Total Load by Phase
32 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 information is displayed: kVA The apparent power provided, in kilovolt amps. Iout The...
Page 43 - ATS Position
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 33 ATS/Voltage ATS Position S1-Utility ATS Position: S1 S1-Utility: OK S2-Generator: OFF ATS 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 2 ...
Page 47 - Generator; Generator Status
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 37 Generator Generator Status Generator StatusFuel & RuntimeStatistics & Maint.Generator Settings The following items are available on this menu: Generator Status One of the following conditions is displayed to describe the Gen State: • Off : The generator i...
Page 49 - Testing; View Test Log
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 in the list, the screen lists the Gen Start test and the Load Test results with a date and time stamp of w...
Page 50 - Test Schedule
Display Interface 40 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 , Wee...
Page 51 - How a test occurs
Display Interface Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 41 How a test occurs When a test is not in progress, the ATS is waiting for a test to occur. You initiate a test by scheduling a test on the Test Schedule screen on the display interface, or by starting a test immediately through the Run/View Test ...
Page 52 - Stats
42 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Stats Statistics: 00 of 00 XX,XXXX Reset Reset All Name of statistic here Scroll through a list of items that accumulate after the statistics record is reset, including: • Open Xfer Count : The number of open transfers since this statistic was reset. • Closed Xfe...
Page 53 - Alarms; View Active Alarms
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 43 Alarms View Active Alarms View a list of all alarms that exist presently. When an alarm is present, the ATS display interface Alarm LED is red. Choosing this option to View Active Alarms turns the LED off. Alarm/Event Log Alarm Setup View Active AlarmsAlarm/Event...
Page 54 - Alarm Beeper
Display Interface 44 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Alarm Beeper Clearing latched alarms When an alarm is present, the ATS display interface Alarm LED is red. To clear latched alarms, you must acknowledge them differently than all other alarms. The following are latched alarms:• Test Complete-Fai...
Page 55 - Config
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 45 Config System/Network System/Network Contacts & Relays Sub-Feed Config. Factory Defaults Manufacturer Data System ID Firmware Updates Electrical Config. The following items are available on this menu: System Password • Password : Change the system password re...
Page 57 - Electrical Config
Display Interface Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 47 Electrical Config Factory Defaults Manufacturer Data System ID Firmware Updates The following items are available on this menu: Voltage The input voltage rating for the ATS. Switch Rating The amperage rating of the ATS. Frequency The frequency r...
Page 59 - Communication Configuration; ATS Management Options
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 49 Communication Configuration ATS Management Options Overview You have two management options for the ATS. You can manage the ATS along with the rest of your InfraStruXure equipment through the InfraStruXure Manager (APC LAN), or you can manage your ATS through APC...
Page 60 - Configuring the InfraStruXure Manager; Connect the ATS to the InfraStruXure Manager
50 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 ATS user connection plate. The arrow in the illustration below is pointing to the port. The figure on p...
Page 61 - Connect the ATS to your network
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 ATS user connection plate. The arrow in the illustration below is pointing to the port. The figure on pag...
Page 62 - Configuration overview; Start; Start a Web browser when finished
Communication Configuration 52 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 gateway TCP/IP configuration m...
Page 63 - BOOTP & DHCP configuration
Communication Configuration Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 , and DHCP & BOOTP (the ...
Page 64 - Vendor Specific Information; DHCP Cookie Is
Communication Configuration 54 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS DHCP. You can use a RFC2131/RFC2132-compliant DHCP server to configure the TCP/IP settings for the ATS. 1. An ATS sends out a DHCP request that uses the following to identify itself: – A Vendor Class Identifier (APC by default) – A Cli...
Page 65 - Local access to the control console; User Name; Remote access to the control console
Communication Configuration Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 55 Local access to the control console You can use a local computer that connects to the ATS through the console port on the ATS monitoring unit to access the control console. If you are accessing the ATS on the local control console, you...
Page 66 - Control console
Communication Configuration 56 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS – LINUX command format: ping 156.205.14.141 -s 113 3. Use Telnet to access the ATS at its newly assigned IP address. For example: telnet 156.205.14.141 4. Use apc for both User Name and Password . 5. See “Control console” on this page ...
Page 67 - Web interface
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 57 How to Access the ATS Network Management Interface Web interface As your browser, you can use Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.0 (and higher) or Netscape ® 4.0.8 (and higher, except Netscape 6. x ) to access the ATS through its Web interface. Other commonly availa...
Page 68 - Telnet and SSH; Telnet for basic access.; SNMP
Communication Configuration 58 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 Network menu.) By default, Te...
Page 69 - FTP and SCP
Communication Configuration Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 transmission and is enabled auto...
Page 71 - Customizing and Updating the ATS
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 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 the following: • Magnetic contact switches • Window foil • Tamper switches...
Page 72 - How to connect contacts to the ATS user connection plate
Customizing and Updating the ATS 62 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS How to connect contacts to the ATS user connection plate To connect and monitor your contacts: 1. Choose one or more contact numbers on the user connection plate to which you will connect the contacts. (The user connection plate i...
Page 73 - How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS; Connecting the switch.; Configuring and testing.; Test
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 63 How to Connect an EPO Switch to the ATS Overview Connecting the switch. The Emergency Power Off (EPO) switch connects to the ATS user connection plate. The figure on page 11 shows the location of the user connection plate on the roof of the ATS. Connect a switch ...
Page 74 - Contact Closure—Normally Open
Customizing and Updating the ATS 64 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Connect an EPO switch to the user connection plate and test the switch 1. Connect the switch to the EPO connection point terminals located on the bottom side of the ATS user connection plate. Read the label next to the terminal bl...
Page 76 - Safety warnings
Customizing and Updating the ATS 66 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Safety warnings This Smart Distribution Panel with ATS is provided with an Emergency Power Off switch connection. When this EPO switch is energized, electrical power to the units are de-engergized and the system will not transfer ...
Page 78 - Output distribution circuit breakers available from APC
68 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS How to Add Sub-Feed Output Distribution Circuit Breakers to the ATS Output distribution circuit breakers available from APC E l e c t r ic a l H d Only a certified electrician can add sub-feed output distribution breakers to the ATS. Part Number Description Width...
Page 79 - Determine the configuration of the panel
Customizing and Updating the ATS Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 69 Determine the configuration of the panel Before you begin installing circuit breakers on the ATS distribution panel, be sure that you have enough space on the panel for the breakers that you want to install. Use the information in...
Page 80 - Preparing the breakers for installation
Customizing and Updating the ATS 70 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Preparing the breakers for installation Before installing the breakers on the ATS panel board, follow the steps in this section for the breaker you are installing. The parts that are identified in the illustrations below are inclu...
Page 81 - Parts and tools needed for installation procedures
Customizing and Updating the ATS Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 71 Parts and tools needed for installation procedures T1, single-pole breaker assembly T1, single-pole module T1, single-pole breakers M3 × 75 screws, washers, and retainers Breaker brackets M6 × 12 Torx screws M4 × 15 screws and was...
Page 82 - Installing breakers on the ATS panel board
Customizing and Updating the ATS 72 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Installing breakers on the ATS panel board This procedure shows the installation of the T1, three-pole breaker assembly on a 250 A ATS panel board. The steps are identical for installing the T1 single-pole and T3 three-pole breake...
Page 83 - How to Update ATS Firmware; Upgrading the ATS control processor; SysData Mismatch
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 73 How to Update ATS Firmware The InfraStruXure Smart Distribution Panel with ATS requires multiple files to be downloaded to update the firmware. Be sure to select all relevant files from the APC website for download, and repeat this procedure for each of the firmw...
Page 84 - Downloading firmware updates from a local computer
Customizing and Updating the ATS 74 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Downloading firmware updates from a local computer 1. Select a serial port at the local computer, and disable any service that uses that port. 2. Use the configuration cable to connect the selected port to the console port on the ...
Page 85 - Specifications
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 75 Specifications Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Electrical Current Rating 250 A Voltage Class ~ 400/230 V Voltage Available 230 V Rated Insulation Voltage (U i ) 500 V Rated Impulse Voltage (U imp ) 7000 V Maximum Power 172.5 kVA Frequency 50 Hz Nominal, ± 5 Hz ...
Page 89 - Warranty
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 79 Warranty, Life-Support Policy, and Service Warranty APC warrants that all components of the InfraStruXure system will be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of start up when start up has been performed by APC autho...
Page 92 - Service; How to contact APC
82 Smart Distribution Panel with ATS Service How to contact APC Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests. – www.apc.com (Co...
Page 93 - Appendix A: Custom Installations; If Source 2 is a Second Mains Connection
Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 83 Appendix A: Custom Installations If Source 2 is a Second Mains Connection Differences in your system from information presented in this manual This manual assumes that Source 2 is an APC InfraStruXure Generator. If you have a secondary mains connected to the ATS,...
Page 95 - Index
Index Smart Distribution Panel with ATS 85 A Access panel, on panel board , 13 – 14 Accessing the display interface , 67 Agency approvals , 77 Alarm beeper , 44 Alarm LED , 29 Alarm/event log , 43 Alarms clearing latched , 44 configuring limits , 43 – 44 viewing active , 43 Alarms screen , 43 – 44 A...
Page 99 - Radio Frequency Interference
Radio Frequency Interference N o te Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, the product may cause radio interference, in which...
Page 100 - APC Worldwide Customer Support
*990-2355-001* APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests.– www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarter...