Page 3 - About this Manual; Companion manuals
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation i About this Manual This manual is for the 160 kW Symmetra ® PX UPS, Power Distribution Unit (PDU-XR), and XR Battery enclosure. It refers to important safety warnings and instructions, gives an introduction to the display interface, and provides infor...
Page 5 - Contents
Contents 990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation iii Safety ................................................................................ 1 Overview ........................................................................... 3 User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 7 - Safety
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 1 Safety Warning: All safety instructions in the Safety sheet (990-2984) should be read, understood, and followed prior to handling the system. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage, serious injury, or death. For safety reasons, only the fo...
Page 9 - Overview; User Interface; Interface area
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 3 Overview User Interface Interface area N L OAD P OWERED LED When green, power to the load is on. When flashing yellow, the load is supplied through the batteries or the unit is in bypass. C HECK L OG LED When green, a new event has been added to ...
Page 10 - Display interface
Overview: User Interface 4 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 990-3015-001 Display interface Overview screens. When the system is running, the display will scroll through screens showing information about the system, and any active alarms. Note: The data values shown are for example only. Note: Pres...
Page 11 - Menu tree
Overview: User Interface 990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 5 Menu tree Caution: Do not make changes to any screens that are not described in this manual without the assistance of APC Customer Support. For APC World-Wide Customer Support telephone numbers, see the back cover of this man...
Page 13 - Operation; Operation Modes; Normal operation
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 7 Operation Operation Modes In an installation without a maintenance bypass panel, the UPS has four different operation modes. If the installation includes a PDU-XR or an external maintenance bypass panel, wrap-around maintenance bypass mode will also ...
Page 14 - Operation Procedures; Total Power Off procedure
8 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 990-3015-001 Operation Procedures Note: If the system does not contain a PDU-XR, the Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q5 switches are located on an optional external maintenance bypass panel. Refer to the documentation included with the maintenance bypass panel for additional inf...
Page 15 - How to turn the load on/off using the display interface
Operation: Operation Procedures 990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 9 Set the upstream mains power to the OFF or LOCKED OUT position. If the UPS has a dual mains supply, set both supplies to the OFF or LOCKED OUT position. Electrical Hazard: Follow proper Lockout/Tagout procedures to r...
Page 17 - How to return to normal operation
Operation: Operation Procedures 990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 11 How to return to normal operation Set the DC D ISCONNECT switch on all of the XR Battery enclosures and the PDU-XR to the ON position. Set the Q1 switch on the PDU-XR or external maintenance bypass panel to the ON...
Page 18 - How to view the Status screens
Operation: Operation Procedures 12 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 990-3015-001 Press E SC to go back to the UPS Control screen and select UPS into Bypass . Note: The H2 LED next to the Q2 switch will illuminate, indicating that it is safe to operate the Q2 switch. Set the Q2 switch on the PD...
Page 19 - Configuration; System Settings; How to change the date and time
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 13 Configuration System Settings How to change the date and time Use the UP and D OWN arrow keys to navigate through the menu screens. To change a setting, press E NTER and use the UP and D OWN arrow keys to change the selection. Press ENTER to save th...
Page 21 - Maintenance; Parts Replacement; How to determine if you need a replacement part; How to return parts to APC
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 15 Maintenance Parts Replacement How to determine if you need a replacement part To determine if you need a replacement part, contact APC Customer Support and follow the procedure below so that the APC Customer Support representative can assist you pro...
Page 22 - Replacement parts
Maintenance: Parts Replacement 16 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 990-3015-001 Replacement parts Warning: Only trained persons familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment, as well as the electrical and mechanical hazards involved, may install and remove system components. Before...
Page 23 - How to remove a power module; How to install a power module
Maintenance: Parts Replacement 990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 17 How to remove a power module Turn the locking latch down until the arrow points down. Unscrew the spring-activated knobs on both sides of the module. Pull the module out of the enclosure as far as the lock mechan...
Page 24 - How to replace a power management peripheral
Maintenance: Parts Replacement 18 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 990-3015-001 How to replace a power management peripheral Loosen the two Phillips screws on both sides of the card and carefully pull it out of the enclosure. Note: Reverse the procedure to install a replacement card. The display i...
Page 25 - How to replace a battery module; How to replace a power distribution module
Maintenance: Parts Replacement 990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 19 How to replace a battery module . Holding the handle, gently lift the battery unit and pull it halfway out. A lock mechanism prevents it from being pulled all the way out. Release the lock by pushing the battery un...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting; UPS Alarms
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 21 Troubleshooting UPS Alarms This section lists all of the alarm and status messages that might be displayed on the display interface. A suggested corrective action is listed with each message to help to troubleshoot the problem. Note: If a problem is...
Page 31 - Modular Distribution fault list
990-3015-001 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 25 Modular Distribution fault list The display interface will identify the number of the power distribution module that has caused an alarm or warning. Display Message Meaning Corrective Action High Module Current The high module current threshold has ...
Page 32 - PDU fault list
26 Symmetra PX 160 kW 400 V Operation 990-3015-001 PDU fault list Display Message Meaning Corrective Action Maintenance Bypass Alarm The system is in maintenance bypass: the Q2 switch is open and the Q3 switch is closed. No corrective action necessary. Output V <Ln-N> Voltage Under Limit Phase...
Page 36 - APC Worldwide Customer Support
04/2007 990-3015-001 *990-3015-001* 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 ...