Page 3 - Contents
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual i Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpac...
Page 5 - Introduction; About this UPS; Read the Safety Guide before installing the UPS.; Hardware for rack-mount
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 1 Introduction About this UPS The American Power Conversion (APC®) Smart-UPS® RT is a high performance uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sag...
Page 6 - Specifications; Environmental Specifications; Maximum Number of XLBPs Supported by the Smart-UPS XL
2 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications Temperature Operating Storage 32 ° to 104 ° F (0 ° to 40 ° C) 5 ° to 113 ° F (-15 ° to 45 ° C) charge the UPS battery every six months86 ° to 158 ° F (30 ° to 70 ...
Page 7 - Installation; Stack or rack-mount front panel; PowerView installation for stack or rack-mount configurations
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 3 Installation Stack or rack-mount front panel PowerView installation for stack or rack-mount configurations Prior to attaching the PowerView to the UPS: 1. Loosen the two bracket screws on the back of the PowerView module. a. Slide...
Page 8 - Install rails in rack.; Rack-mount configuration; Install rack-mount brackets
4 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Stack configuration The UPS and the XLBBP(s) must be connected with ground wires. Refer to the XLBP user manual for details. Rack-mount configuration Install rails in rack. For details on rail installation refer to the instruction...
Page 10 - Route ethernet cable and install bezels; Ethernet cable wiring rear panel access
6 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Route ethernet cable and install bezels Ethernet cable wiring rear panel access Locate the RJ45 connector and the ethernet port on the front panel of the UPS. Connect the ethernet jumper cable (included), to the RJ45 connector and...
Page 12 - Hardwire the UPS; to the
8 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Hardwire the UPS Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. Adhere to all local and national electrical codes. 1. For input wiring only, install a utility circuit breaker in accordance with local electrical codes.2. Swit...
Page 13 - Install input and output wiring trays in UPS rear panel
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 9 Install input and output wiring trays in UPS rear panel Input Wiring Tray Ground EPO Port Cold Start/EPO Reset Output Wiring Tray Ground RJ45 Connector Input Wiring Tray Output Wiring Tray XLBP Connector
Page 14 - Wiring Specifications; Adhere to national and local electrical codes when wiring.
10 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Wiring Specifications Adhere to national and local electrical codes when wiring. * Terminal screw tightening torque: 40 lbf-in (4.5 N-m)The acceptable input frequency range is 40 to 70 Hz.The output frequency is user selectable. ...
Page 15 - Input wiring options; Input/Output Jumper Configurations; Main Input Power Single and Three
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 11 Input wiring options Input wiring overview: Refer to the diagrams on the following pages for input wiring options. I Input/Output Jumper Configurations Input Jumpers Output Jumpers Power I/O Configuration Input:Output Separate By...
Page 16 - Input wiring option 2; Input wiring option 1 Factory Default; Single phase input, single phase output,; Lug A
12 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual MSJ B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND BSJ MSJ SJ2 SJ1 SJ3 B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND BSJ Ensure ground wire conductor and insulator are securely fastened. To connect the ground wire: 1. Strip the cable of insulation, exposing the wire. Se...
Page 17 - Input wiring option 3; Input wiring option 4; dual feed; Input wiring option 5; single feed; Input wiring option 6; Three phase input, three phase output, dual
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 13 BSJ B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND BSJ SJ1 Input wiring option 3 Three phase input, single phase output, single feed SJ3 SJ2 SJ1 B3 B2 B1 L1 L2 L3 NEU GND Input wiring option 4 Three...
Page 18 - Output hardwire option 1
14 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Output wiring options Output wiring overview. Refer to the diagrams on the following pages for output wiring options. N OSJ L3 L2 L1 Neutral Ground Output Phase 2 Output Phase 1 Output Phase 3 PDU Terminals Factory Default Config...
Page 19 - OSJ; Output PDU option; Single phase output connection to battery pack PDU; XLBP
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 15 OSJ N L3 L2 L1 Output PDU option Single phase output connection to battery pack PDU Ensure the OSJ is secured to the output wiring tray using the five screws provided. PDU connectors XLBP
Page 20 - Operation; Normal operation; PowerView Interface Display; The four LEDs to the left of the LCD display
16 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Operation The UPS has three operation mode options. Normal operation During normal operation, the UPS double converts utility power to conditioned power for the connected load. Battery operation During battery operation, the UPS ...
Page 21 - Navigating menu screens; Main Menu Screen; Sub menu screens
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 17 Navigating menu screens Use the ESC key to navigate between menu screens.Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the list of sub menus and commands on any screen. arrow indicates that there are sub menus containing user sele...
Page 22 - Menu Tree; The menu tree provides an overview of the top level menu screens.; Navigating sub menu screens
18 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Menu Tree The menu tree provides an overview of the top level menu screens. Navigating sub menu screens Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the list of functions and commands on a sub menu screen. A after the last entry ...
Page 24 - The PowerView will reference XLBP configuration in the
20 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual View Log Clear LogView Statistics xxx Transfers->Bat.xxx Transfers->byp.xxxxxhr. Inv. Timexxxhr xxmin on Bat Confirm Clear Log Yes, Clear Log No, Abort Time and Event oflast 100 entries Logging Menu Control Status SetupBatt...
Page 25 - Connect load to UPS; leads on transient voltage devices.; Connect power to UPS and load; Bypass mode; Communication Ports; SERIAL PORT; cable is incompatible with the UPS.
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 21 Start-Up Connect load to UPS 1. The UPS features chassis ground connection screws located on the rear panel, for connecting the ground leads on transient voltage devices. Prior to connecting the grounding cable, ensure that the U...
Page 26 - CLEX: Limited use cable for use in dwellings and for use in raceways.
22 Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual Emergency Power Off (EPO) The output power can be disabled in an emergency by closing a switch connected to the EPO. Adhere to national and local electrical codes when wiring. The switch should be connected in a normally open swi...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting Display Messages; understanding of the system condition.
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 23 Troubleshooting Display Messages Use the table below to solve minor installation and operation problems. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for assistance with complex UPS problems.The PowerView reports various messages on th...
Page 29 - Condition
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 25 General Fault Need Bat Replacement. One or more battery pairs are in need of replacement. Refer to battery installation procedure. No Batteries Are Connected. No battery power is available. Check that batteries are installed and ...
Page 31 - Troubleshooting; replacement battery packing material.
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 27 Maintenance, Transport, and Service Replace battery modules This UPS has easy-to-replace, hot-swappable battery modules. Replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. You may leave the UPS and connected equip...
Page 33 - APC Worldwide Customer Support; Global support searching APC Knowledge Base and using e-support.; Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings
Smart-UPS RT 15000/20000 VA 230 Vac Stack/Rack-Mount 6U User Manual 29 Contact Information APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Refer to the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Ba...
