Page 3 - Table of Contents; Safety Information; PowerView Interface; Specifications
Table of Contents Safety Information Safety SymbolsSafety InformationRadio Frequency InterferenceOperation Symbols Introduction WelcomeSystem ComponentsModel Specific DetailsBasic OperationGlossary of Symmetra TM Terms Site Requirements Operating Space RequirementsStructural RequirementsEnvironmenta...
Page 4 - Notes
Page 5 - Safety Symbols
Safety Information - Page 1 990-7162-001 Safety Information Safety Symbols Warning! Safety Information n The Symmetra TM contains an internal energy source. Hazardous voltage can be present even when discon- nected from the utility power source. n READ AND SAVE THIS USER’S MANUAL - This User's Manua...
Page 6 - Total Power Off Procedure; Radio Frequency Interference
Page 2 - Safety Information 990-7162-001 n Do not dispose of batteries or battery modules in a fire. The batteries may explode. Return all batterymodules to APC or to an appropriate recycling center. n Do not open or mutilate battery modules or batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin ...
Page 7 - Introduction; Models; ll
Introduction - Page 1 990-7163-001 Introduction Welcome! Congratulations for your purchase of a Symmetra TM Power Array! The Symmetra TM is a UPS system with redundant and modular power, battery and intelligence components. It is the finest protection available tosafeguard a datacenter and important...
Page 8 - System Components
Page 2 - Introduction 990-7163-001 System Components
Page 10 - Model Specific Details (
Page 4 - Introduction 990-7163-001 Model Specific Details ( SYMSTRF3I )
Page 12 - Basic Operation
Page 6 - Introduction 990-7163-001 Basic Operation The internal architecture of the Symmetra TM system is comprised of a control and interface system (intelligence modules and several user interface options) that monitors and controls a power processing system (powermodules) and a battery source (ba...
Page 13 - Glossary of Symmetra
Introduction - Page 7 990-7163-001 Glossary of Symmetra TM Terms Extended Run Battery Frame - An accessory that increases the battery capacity of a system. Multiple Extended Run frames can be connected to a single Symmetra TM to significantly increase run time. Hot-Swappable - Modules are “hot-swapp...
Page 15 - Site Requirements; Operating Space Requirements; Rear Clearance; Front Clearance
Site Requirements - Page 1 990-7164-001 Site Requirements Operating Space Requirements The Symmetra TM is 23.5” (60cm) wide, and 27.5” (70cm) deep. No space is required on the sides of the Symmetra TM frame. Rear Clearance n A minimum of 12" (30 cm) of clearance is required behind the frame for ...
Page 16 - Structural Requirements
Page 2 - Site Requirements 990-7164-001 Structural Requirements Symmetra TM components are heavy. Use this table to determine the total weight of the system. a r t e m m y S M T t n e n o p m o C t h g i e W ) g k ( b l s n o i s n e m i D t c u d o r P ) m c ( s e h c n i H x D x W : e t o N . s e ...
Page 17 - Environmental Requirements; Heat Output; Short-Term Battery Module Storage Requirements
Site Requirements - Page 3 990-7164-001 Environmental Requirements Install Symmetra TM in a temperature controlled, clean, dry, and protected indoor area that is free of conductive contaminants. The environment must have adequate airflow, and be free of corrosive fumes. n o i t i d n o C l a t n e m...
Page 18 - Electrical Requirements - Input/Output
Page 4 - Site Requirements 990-7164-001 Electrical Requirements - Input/Output a r t e m m y S M T t n e n o p m o C g n i r i W e g a t l o V ) C A V ( t n e r r u C d a o L l l u F t n e r r u c r e v O n o i t c e t o r P ) l a n r e t x E ( m u m i n i M e z i S e r i W h tr o N n a c ir e m A s...
Page 19 - Electrical Requirements - EPO Switch; EPO Specifications
Site Requirements - Page 5 990-7164-001 Electrical Requirements - EPO Switch The Symmetra TM Power Array can be connected to either a dry contact or 24Vdc Emergency Power Off switch. The terminal connections for the EPO switch are physically isolated from the primary circuitry of the PowerArray syst...
Page 20 - Electrical Wiring Overview
Page 6 - Site Requirements 990-7164-001 Electrical Wiring Overview
Page 21 - Receiving and Unpacking; Receiving the Symmetra; Inspect Packaging
Receiving and Unpacking - Page 1 990-7165-001 Receiving and Unpacking Receiving the Symmetra TM The Symmetra TM Power Array frame and modular components are shipped on a number of pallets, dependant on the configuration ordered. Verify that labeled boxes match the purchase order. Consider the system...
Page 22 - Moving The Symmetra
Page 2 - Receiving and Unpacking 990-7165-001 Moving The Symmetra TM Frame and Modules The frame (bolted to the pallet), should be positioned with a pallet jack or a fork lift. Leave enough space tounpack the frame, install the ramp, and for two people to roll it onto the floor. The Symmetra TM fram...
Page 23 - Unpacking the Symmetra
Receiving and Unpacking - Page 3 990-7165-001 Unpacking the Symmetra TM Frame 1. Remove packaging materials and the grill covers. Use care to prevent scratching the surface of the frame.2. Locate the pallet ramp that is shipped beneath the top corrogated shipping cover.3. Follow the steps below to r...
Page 25 - Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation - Page 1 990-7166-001 Electrical Installation Model: SYMSTRF3I The following procedures must be performed by a qualified electrician! Wiring the three phase SYMSTRF3I Symmetra TM includes: 1. Connecting 380V, 400V, or 415V three phase input wiring from a dedicated circuit2. C...
Page 26 - Electrical Requirements; EPO Specifications
Page 2 - Electrical Installation 990-7166-001 Electrical Requirements a r t e m m y S M T t n e n o p m o C g n i r i W e g a t l o V ) C A V ( t n e r r u C d a o L l l u F t n e r r u c r e v O n o i t c e t o r P ) l a n r e t x E ( m u m i n i M e z i S e r i W l a n o it a n r e t n I l e d o M...
Page 27 - Electrical Wiring Overview
Electrical Installation - Page 3 990-7166-001 Electrical Wiring Overview
Page 29 - Input/Output Wiring Procedure
Electrical Installation - Page 5 990-7166-001 Input/Output Wiring Procedure 1. Mount the Input/Output Wiring Panel to the lower rear frame panel. Note: The I/O wiring panel and the cover plate are shipped in the frame accessory package located in the upper right module bay of the frame. Remove the f...
Page 30 - Emergency Power Off Switch Wiring (Required); EPO Wiring Schematic
Page 6 - Electrical Installation 990-7166-001 Emergency Power Off Switch Wiring (Required) EPO Wiring Schematic 1 2
Page 31 - Emergency Power Off Switch Wiring Procedure
Electrical Installation - Page 7 990-7166-001 Emergency Power Off Switch Wiring Procedure 1. Remove EPO wiring access panel. 2. Determine the type of EPO switch to be used: A contact closure or 24V dc. If a 24V dc EPO switch will be used, remove the factory installed jumper. 4. Attach flexible condu...
Page 32 - Bypass Balancing Transformer Wiring (Optional); Balancing Transformer Wiring Schematic
Page 8 - Electrical Installation 990-7166-001 Bypass Balancing Transformer Wiring (Optional) Balancing Transformer Wiring Schematic
Page 33 - Bypass Balance Transformer Wiring Procedure (Optional)
Electrical Installation - Page 9 990-7166-001 Bypass Balance Transformer Wiring Procedure (Optional) 1. Remove the transformer wiring panels on the Symmetra TM frame, and on the back of the transformer. 2. Move the jumper bar on the frame terminal block up one position. See illustration.3. Pull the ...
Page 34 - Wiring Verification Procedure
Page 10 - Electrical Installation 990-7166-001 Wiring Verification Procedure The following procedure will ensure that the Symmetra TM has been wired properly. The electrician who per- formed this electrical installation should complete this checklist and deliver it to the system operator. q 1. Apply...
Page 36 - APC Worldwide Technical Support Telephone Numbers:
Page 12 - Electrical Installation 990-7166-001 APC Worldwide Technical Support Telephone Numbers: APC Headquarters, US Tel:800-800-4272 APC Argentina Tel:0800-9-2722 APC Australia Tel:+612-9955-9366Fax: +612-9955-2844Freephone:1 800 652 725 APC Austria Tel: 0800 296480 APC Belgium Tel:0800 15063 APC...
Page 37 - Startup Procedure; Securing The Frame - Setting The Leveling Feet
Start-Up Procedure - Page 1 990-7167-001 Startup Procedure After the electrical wiring connections are verified, power and battery modules can be installed and the Symmetra TM can begin to deliver conditioned power to the output power panel(s). Securing The Frame - Setting The Leveling Feet 1. Locat...
Page 38 - Power Module Installation
Page 2 - Start-Up Procedure 990-7167-001 Power Module Installation 1. Align the runners of a power module with the alignment grooves in the bottom module bay. Firmly slide thepower module into the frame until the “drop-lock” engages. 2. Swing the flip latch up and fasten the screw to the power modul...
Page 39 - Battery Module Installation
Start-Up Procedure - Page 3 990-7167-001 Battery Module Installation 1. With one person on each side of a battery module, align the runners of a battery module with the alignment grooves in the bottom module bay. Carefully slide the battery module into the frame until the retainingflange passes thro...
Page 40 - System Startup Procedure
Page 4 - Start-Up Procedure 990-7167-001 System Startup Procedure 1. Apply input power to the system from the utility power source.2. Switch the input circuit breaker(s) and the system enable switch on.3. Wait approximately 15 seconds to allow the system intelligence module to boot up and complete a...
Page 41 - Configuration and; Configuration; Logging Control
Configuration and Advanced Operation - Page 1 990-7168-001 Configuration and Advanced Operation Configuration Display Settings n The PowerView display date/time should be set to ensure an accurate set of records in the event log. Thebeeper volume and screen contrast can be adjusted to meet your part...
Page 42 - Advanced Operation
Page 2 - Configuration and Advanced Operation 990-7168-001 Advanced Operation Control Functions Symmetra requires you to use the “power load on/off ” function to deliver power to the load equipment. Othercontrol functions allow you to conduct a system self test, test/control external communications ...
Page 43 - Appendix A; The PowerView Interface
Appendix A - The PowerView Interface - Page 1 990-7169-001 Appendix A The PowerView Interface It is easy to use the PowerView to command, monitor and configure the Symmetra TM Power Array system. The interface is so intuitive that even first-time users get up to speed quickly. n The PowerView defaul...
Page 44 - PowerView Components
Page 2 - The PowerView Interface - Appendix A 990-7169-001 PowerView Components t n e n o p m o C w e i V r e w o P n o i t p i r c s e D 1 ) n e e r g ( D E L N O D A O L . r e w o p g n i v i e c e r s i t n e m p i u q e d a o l e h T 2 ) w o l l e y ( D E L Y R E T T A B N O y r e t t a b e h t ...
Page 45 - Language Configuration
Appendix A - The PowerView Interface - Page 3 990-7169-001 Language Configuration To change the PowerView display language, an internal EPROM chip must be replaced. Language Chip Replacement Procedure 1. Remove four screws to separate the rear cover from the PowerView.2. Locate the language EPROM ch...
Page 46 - The Startup Screen; Top-Level Menu Screen
Page 4 - The PowerView Interface - Appendix A 990-7169-001 The Startup Screen The factory default startup screen is opened by pressing the escape key. It displays the following information: n Fuel Percentage - the percentage of battery capacity (fuel) that is presently available. n Load Percentage -...
Page 48 - PowerView Commands
Page 6 - The PowerView Interface - Appendix A 990-7169-001 PowerView Commands (continued) p u t e S n o it c n u F s n o it p O n w o d t u h S . e r u l i a f r e w o p y t i l i t u a f o t n e v e e h t n i s r e t e m a r a p n w o d t u h s e h t s t e S r u D t t a B w o L e h t e r o f e b s ...
Page 52 - Wall Mounting the PowerView; Up
Page 10 - The PowerView Interface - Appendix A 990-7169-001 n The PowerV ew cable must be d sconnected from the PowerV ew before proceed ng. Wall Mounting the PowerView Use the template below to install the PowerView on a wall:1. Note the four mounting slots molded into the back of the PowerView.2. ...
Page 53 - Appendix B; Troubleshooting
Appendix B - Troubleshooting - Page 1 990-7170-001 Appendix B Troubleshooting The PowerView reports various messages on the display, including alarm status and changes in system configura-tion. This section lists all PowerView display messages, what each means, and an appropriate corrective action. ...
Page 55 - li
Appendix B - Troubleshooting - Page 3 990-7170-001 w e i V r e w o P e g a s s e M g n i n a e M n o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C e l u d o M e r u li a F e l u d o M y r e t t a B d a B d n a , d e l i a f s a h e l u d o m y r e t t a b A . t n e m e c a l p e r s e r i u q e r e l u d o m r o f C ...
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Page 4 - Troubleshooting - Appendix B 990-7170-001 w e i V r e w o P e g a s s e M g n i n a e M n o i t c A e v i t c e r r o C s s a p y B k c u t s r o t c a t n o c s s a p y B . n o i t i s o p e n i l - n o n i a r t e m m y S M T e n i l - n o e h t n i k c u t s s i . s s a p y b o t o g t o...
Page 59 - Appendix C; Module Replacement; Module Failure Alarm Indicators
Appendix C - Module Replacement - Page 1 990-7171-001 Appendix C Module Replacement The battery and power modules and the main intelligence and redundant intelligence modules are user replace-able. If a power or main intelligence module fails and a “redundant” module is present, the failed module ca...
Page 60 - Technical Support & Obtaining Replacement Module; Returning Modules to APC
Page 2 - Module Replacement - Appendix C 990-7171-001 Technical Support & Obtaining Replacement Module To obtain a replacement module or for technical assistance, contact APC technical support. A technician can helpdiagnose a problem over the telephone and can facilitate obtaining replacement mo...
Page 61 - Battery Module Replacement; Replacement Battery Module Verification
Appendix C - Module Replacement - Page 3 990-7171-001 Battery Module Replacement 1. Remove the appropriate grill cover. The battery module bays are labeled on the center spine behind the grill covers. 2. Battery modules are designed with a “drop lock” that holds them securely in the frame. Slightly ...
Page 62 - Power Module Replacement; Replacement Module Verification
Page 4 - Module Replacement - Appendix C 990-7171-001 Power Module Replacement 1. Remove the appropriate grill cover. The power module bays are labeled on the center spine of the frame, behind the grill covers. Note: If replacing a non-redundant power module, or if the failed power module is the onl...
Page 63 - Main Intelligence Module Replacement; Replacement MIM Verification
Appendix C - Module Replacement - Page 5 990-7171-001 Main Intelligence Module Replacement 1. Remove the grill cover from the top level of the Power Array. The intelligence module resides under the redundant intelligence module in the upper right corner of the frame. Note: If a functioning RIM is in...
Page 65 - Appendix D
Appendix D - Specifications - Page 1 990-7172-001 Appendix D Specifications n o i t a r e p O m e t s y S - f l e S , e l b a l a c S , t n a d n u d e R e r a h c i h w s e l u d o M e l b a p p a w S - t o H g n i v a h y a r r A r e w o P . t n a r e l o t - t l u a F d n a g n i s o n g a i d y ...
