Page 2 - Limited Warranty; Life Support Policy
990-1031, Revision 1 8/00 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanshipfor a period of two years from the date of purchase, except in India where the period is one year for batterymodule(s). Its obligation under this warra...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
990-1031, Revision 1 8/00 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Safety Information ............................................................. 1 Conventions Used in this Manual ......................................................... 1Handling Safety...........................................................
Page 4 - List of Figures
990-1031, Revision 1 8/00 List of Figures Figure 1: Symmetra RM ..................................................................................................................................... 5Figure 2: Front View of the Symmetra RM ................................................................
Page 5 - Conventions Used in this Manual; Electrical Safety
1 C HAPTER 1: S AFETY I NFORMATION This Safety section contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenanceof the APC equipment and batteries. It is intended for APC customers who setup, install, relocate, or maintainAPC equipment. Connection to the branch circ...
Page 6 - Deenergizing Safety; Battery Safety; Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
2 • Use one hand, whenever possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to avoid a possible shock fromtouching two surfaces with different electrical grounds. • Connect the equipment to a three wire AC outlet (two poles plus ground). The receptacle must be connectedto appropriate branch circuit/...
Page 7 - Recycling of Batteries; Radio Frequency Interference
3 Recycling of Batteries See your dealer or Replacing Modules in the S YMMETRA RM O PERATION M ANUAL , for information on replacement battery kits and battery recycling. • Do not install the battery module(s) in the frame until you are ready to power up theSymmetra RM. Failure to so can result in a ...
Page 9 - About Your UPS
5 C HAPTER 2: B ASICS About Your UPS The Symmetra RM is a high-performance, uninterruptible power system in a “power array” configuration,designed to power high availability servers and other sensitive electronic equipment. It provides conditioned,reliable AC power to connected equipment, and provid...
Page 10 - How To Contact APC; Internet; North America; Latin America, South America
6 How To Contact APC Internet http://www.apc.com / support North America Phone 1.800.800.4272 Fax 1.401.788.2743 Email [email protected] Latin America, South America Argentina .....0800.9.APCC (0800.9.2722) Mexico....................... 95.800.804.4283 Brazil ...........0800.12.72.21 Uruguay ...........
Page 11 - Product Overview; Front View Component Identification
7 Product Overview Front View Component Identification Figure 2: Front View of the Symmetra RM Power Module(s) : The Symmetra RM can support between one and four power modules. Each module provides 2 kVA/1.4 KW power. Redundant Intelligence Module : The redundant intelligence module (RIM) is a b...
Page 12 - Rear View Component Identification; System Fan; Accessory Ports; Use only accessory devices labeled “Symmetra compatible.”; External Battery Cabinet Connector; EPO wiring must be installed by a qualified electrician only.
8 Rear View Component Identification Figure 3: Rear View of the Symmetra RM (200/208 Vac / L1-L2-G version shown) System Fan : The system fan can be replaced in the field. Refer to Replacing the System Fan, in the S YMMETRA RM O PERATION M ANUAL , for instructions. Accessory Ports : APC manufact...
Page 14 - System Block Diagram; Figure 4: System Block Diagram; MIM; ACCESSORY PASS THROUGH BUS
10 System Block Diagram Figure 4: System Block Diagram MIM RIM COM Card Accessory Cards PowerView Display DB9 COM Port Battery Monitor Bus External Battery Power Input Circuit Breaker ACCESSORY PASS THROUGH BUS Backfeed Relay Automatic Bypass Manual Bypass External Battery Frame COM Power or Battery...
Page 15 - Unpacking; Inspection; Installing the Symmetra RM; Position the Symmetra RM; The Symmetra RM requires two people to install due to its weight.
11 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION Unpacking APC has taken care to design robust packaging for your product. However, accidents and damage may occurduring shipment. Inspection Inspect the UPS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage. The packaging is recyclable;save it for reuse or d...
Page 17 - Connect the Symmetra RM to its Power Source
13 Install the UPS into the Rack 1. With two people supporting the Symmetra RM,one on each side, carefully align the cleats on thesides of the unit with the grooves on themounting rails. Slide the unit into the rackcompletely. 2. Use the six (6) ornamental screws, supplied withthe unit, to attach th...
Page 18 - Use only a qualified electrician to install the EPO wiring.
14 1. Make sure the main circuit breaker , located on the rear panel, is in the OFF position. 2. Select the appropriate wire size and connectors, according tolocal codes. For most applications, #10 AWG (5 sq. mm) wireshould be sufficient. 3. Remove the input wiring access door by unscrewing the si...
Page 19 - Figure 5: EPO Connection Option 1; Install Modules Into the Symmetra RM Frame; Figure 7: Bay Identification
15 Use one of the following cable types to connect the Symmetra RM to the EPO switch: CL2 Class 2 cable for general use. CL2P Plenum cable for use in ducts, plenums, and other spaces used for environmental air. CL2R Riser cable for use in a vertical run in a shaft of from floor to floor. CL2X Limite...
Page 20 - Install cover plates, included with the unit, over any unused bays.; Connect Equipment to the Symmetra RM; Figure 8: Power Distribution Panels
16 Install battery modules just prior to running the Symmetra RM. The battery modulesdischarge slowly when loaded prematurely and can be damaged permanently. Each battery module weighs 21.8 kg (48 lbs). Two people are required to install or removebattery modules. Battery Module: With one person on e...
Page 21 - Vin
17 A PPENDIX A: E LECTRICAL W IRING C HECKLIST Complete this checklist to ensure that the Symmetra RM has been wired properly. Ensure that all switches (system enable, maintenance bypass, input circuit breaker, andbypass circuit breaker) are in the Off or Stand By position. Turn off or unplug allequ...
Page 22 - Disregard any LED indicator or fault messages on the PowerView.
18 5. Record input voltages below and compare the values with the measured voltages from step 1. If the twomeasurements are significantly different, contact APC Symmetra technical support. Vin 1: ________________________________________________________ 6. Switch the maintenance bypass switch on. Dis...
