Page 2 - Notes and Warnings
Notes and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your software. DANGER: A DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Introduction
3 Table of Contents | Table of Contents 1 Introduction Finding Information 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Warnings 3 Installation Inspecting the Equipment 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Additional UPS Features
4 | Table of Contents Display Functions 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Startup Screen 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen Locked 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 5 - UPS Maintenance
5 Table of Contents | 6 UPS Maintenance UPS and Battery Care 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting the UPS 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing the UPS and Batteries 61...
Page 6 - The Dell
6 | Introduction Introduction The Dell t Online Rack uninterruptible power system (UPS) protects your sensitive electronic equipment from basic power problems such as power failures, power sags, power surges, brownouts, andline noise. Power outages can occur when you least expect them and power qual...
Page 7 - Selectable High Efficiency mode of operation.
7 Introduction | Providing outstanding performance and reliability, the UPS's unique benefits include: S Online UPS design with pure sine wave output. The UPS filters and regulates incoming AC powerand provides consistent power to your equipment without draining the battery. S True online double-con...
Page 8 - Finding Information
8 | Introduction Finding Information CAUTION: The Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document provides important safety and regulatory information. What are You Looking For? Find It Here S The user's guide for my UPS S The user's guide for the Dell Network ManagementCard S Dell UPS Ma...
Page 9 - Safety Warnings; ANSI/NFPA 70 or your local electrical code:
9 Safety Warnings | Safety Warnings CAUTION: Before performing the procedures in this document, read and follow the safety instructions and important regulatory information in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This m...
Page 10 - Always load from the bottom up, and load the heaviest items first.
10 | Safety Warnings CAUTION: Observe the following instructions to help prevent a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage incidents: S For PLUGABLE EQUIPMENT, the power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall...
Page 11 - Do not add weight to slide/rail mounted equipment.
11 Safety Warnings | WARNING: Slide/rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or work space. Do not add weight to slide/rail mounted equipment.
Page 12 - Installation; This chapter explains:; Inspecting the Equipment
12 | Installation Installation This chapter explains: S Equipment inspection S Unpacking the cabinet S UPS rear panels S UPS setup and installation, including the External Battery Module (EBM) S Remote Emergency Power-off (REPO) installation S Initial startup Inspecting the Equipment If any equipmen...
Page 13 - Unpacking the Cabinet; To unpack the system:
13 Installation | Unpacking the Cabinet CAUTION: Unpacking the cabinet in a low-temperature environment may cause condensation to occur in and on the cabinet. Do not install the cabinet until the inside and outside of the cabinet are absolutely dry (hazardof electric shock). CAUTION: The cabinet is ...
Page 15 - Identifying the UPS Rear Panels; This section shows the rear panels of the Dell Online Rack models.
15 Installation | Identifying the UPS Rear Panels This section shows the rear panels of the Dell Online Rack models. UPS Communication Bay 2m, L5-30P Input Cord USB Port One L5-20 and Two 5-15/5-20Receptacles(Load Segment 1) REPO Ports RS-232 Port Ground Screw Two IEC 320-C13Receptacles(Load Segment...
Page 16 - Identifying the UPS Front Panel
16 | Installation IEC-C20 InputConnector UPS Communication Bay USB Port REPO Ports RS-232 Port Two IEC 320-C13 Receptacles(Load Segment 2) EBM ConnectorCover/Strain Relief Bracket One IEC 320-C19 andSix IEC 320-C13 Receptacles(Load Segment 1) Ground Screw Figure 6. 2700W, 230V Rear Panel Identifying...
Page 17 - Rackmount Setup; To install the UPS and optional EBM in a rack:
17 Installation | Rackmount Setup CAUTION: The cabinet is heavy (see page 63): 1) Dell strongly recommends to remove the battery tray from the UPS before lifting. 2) Lifting the cabinets into the rack requires a minimum of two people. CAUTION: Removing the batteries should be performed or supervised...
Page 18 - If installing additional UPSs, repeat Step 1 for each cabinet.
18 | Installation Disconnect the battery connector and place the right battery connector in the battery door tomove it out of the way. Pull the battery tray out using the plastic tabs and remove the battery tray (see Figure 9). Figure 9. Removing the Battery Tray 2 If installing additional UPSs, rep...
Page 21 - Repeat for any additional cabinets.
21 Installation | 6 Slide the cabinet into the rack (see Figure 12). 7 Secure the cabinet to the rack using the supplied #12-24 Phillips-head screws (two on each side). 8 Repeat for any additional cabinets. Figure 12. Installing and Securing the Cabinet
Page 22 - Close the metal battery cover.
22 | Installation 9 Install the UPS battery tray (see Figure 13). NOTE: A small amount of arcing may occur when connecting the batteries. This is normal and does not damage the unit or present any safety concern. 10 Remove the right battery connector from the door and connect the internal battery co...
Page 24 - Installing the EBM; To install the optional EBM:
24 | Installation Installing the EBM NOTE: A small amount of arcing may occur when connecting an EBM to the UPS. This is normal and will not harm personnel. Insert the EBM cable into the UPS battery connector quickly and firmly. To install the optional EBM: 1 Remove the battery connector cover from ...
Page 26 - Plug the EBM cable into the UPS battery connector (see Figure 17).; Installing the UPS
26 | Installation 3 Plug the EBM cable into the UPS battery connector (see Figure 17). Secure the battery connector cover to the UPS rear panel using the screws removed in Step 1. Figure 17. EBM Installation Installing the UPS To install the UPS: 1 If you plan to use Dell UPS Management Software, co...
Page 27 - Installing Remote Emergency Power-off; The REPO contacts are normally open.
27 Installation | 3 If an emergency power-off (disconnect) switch is required by local codes, see the following section,“Installing Remote Emergency Power-off” (REPO) to install the REPO switch before powering onthe UPS. 4 Plug the equipment to be protected into the UPS output receptacles, but do no...
Page 29 - UPS Initial Startup; Verify that the internal batteries are connected.
29 Installation | UPS Initial Startup To start up the UPS: 1 Verify that the internal batteries are connected. 2 If an optional EBM is installed, verify that the EBM is connected to the UPS. 3 Verify that the power input to the UPS has adequate upstream overcurrent protection: Table 1. Minimum Upstr...
Page 30 - For models with a detachable power cord.
30 | Installation 4 For models with a detachable power cord. Plug the detachable UPS power cord into the input connector on the UPS rear panel. 5 Plug the UPS power cord into a power outlet. The UPS front panel display illuminates. The Dell startup screen changes to the UPS statussummary screen. The...
Page 31 - Operation; UPS Startup and Shutdown
31 Operation | Operation This chapter contains information on how to use the UPS, including: S UPS startup and shutdown S Control panel and display functions S Retrieving the Event Log S Transferring the UPS between modes S Setting power strategy S Behavior on overload S Configuring load segments, b...
Page 32 - Starting the UPS on Battery; UPS Shutdown
32 | Operation 4 On the UPS status summary screen, press the button to check for active alarms or notices.Resolve any active alarms before continuing. See “Troubleshooting” on page 66. If there are no active alarms, a “No Active Alarms” message appears. 5 Verify that the Normal mode icon appears on ...
Page 33 - Control Panel Functions; There are three buttons on the control panel:
33 Operation | Control Panel Functions The UPS has a three-button graphical LCD with dual color backlight. Standard backlight is used tolight up the display with white text and a blue background. When the UPS has a critical alarm, thebacklight changes the text to dark amber and the background to amb...
Page 34 - Changing the Language; Startup Screen
34 | Operation To select an option: 1 When scrolling through the settings, the present setting displays for each selection. 2 Press the button to select the option. The current setting for the option flashes when selected. 3 Use the or buttons to toggle the available options. 4 Set the new option by...
Page 35 - Screen Locked; UPS Status
35 Operation | Screen Locked To lock a screen, press the button. The current view stays locked and does not automatically return to the default screen after time-out. When the screen is locked, the image of a key appears on the UPSstatus summary screen just to the left of the status icon. See Figure...
Page 38 - Event Log; See “Retrieving the Event Log” on page 48.
38 | Operation Table 5 describes the available battery status screens. Only one battery status is available at a time. Table 5. Battery Status Screens Battery Status Screen Description Battery charging Batteries are charged in constant current mode. Battery floating Batteries are charged in constant...
Page 39 - Measurements; Input voltage and frequency
39 Operation | Measurements The measurements screens provide useful measurement information on: S Output watts VA, current, power factor, voltage, and frequency S Input voltage and frequency S Battery voltage and percentage charged S Instantaneous Headroom Watts remaining S Peak Headroom Watts (the ...
Page 40 - Control Screens; Table 6 describes the available control screens.
40 | Operation Control Screens Table 6 describes the available control screens. Table 6. Control Screens Control Screens Description Go to Bypass Transfers the UPS system to internal Bypass mode. When the Go to Bypass command is issued, the screen immediately shows themessage for five seconds: Manua...
Page 41 - Identification; Settings
41 Operation | Identification The identification screens display the following UPS information: S Type and model S Part number S Serial number S UPS firmware S Network Management Card firmware NOTE: The NMC firmware screen displays only if the Network Management Card is installed. See “Dell Network ...
Page 46 - Transferring the UPS Between Modes; Transferring from Normal to Bypass Mode
46 | Operation Table 7. Settings (continued) Description Default Setting Available Settings Reset Peak Headroom Watts [No] [Yes] If No, no action. If Yes, the Peak Headroom Watts value is clearedand the date and time stamp for this statistic is setto the current date and time. No Clear Event Log The...
Page 47 - Transferring from Bypass to Normal Mode; Setting Power Strategy
47 Operation | Transferring from Bypass to Normal Mode To transfer from Bypass to Normal mode: 1 Press the button for one second to go to the main menu selection and scroll down to the Control menu using the button. 2 Press the button to enter the Control menu. 3 Select Go to Normal. The text on the...
Page 48 - Retrieving the Event Log
48 | Operation Retrieving the Event Log To retrieve the Event Log through the display: 1 Press the button for one second to go to the main menu selection and scroll down to the Event Log menu using the button. 2 Press the button to enter the Event Log list. 3 Scroll through the listed events, notice...
Page 49 - Configuring Load Segments; Controlling Load Segments Through the Display
49 Operation | Configuring Load Segments Load segments are sets of receptacles that can be controlled by the Dell UPS Management Software,the Dell Network Management Card, or through the LCD display, providing an orderly shutdown andstartup of your equipment. For example, during a power outage, you ...
Page 50 - Configuring Automatic Start Delay
50 | Operation Configuring Automatic Start Delay You can configure the load segment to turn on automatically after the utility power returns, if it wasshut down by: S The button S An external command with auto-restart option S Battery under voltage state S Automatic on battery shutdown command You c...
Page 51 - Configuring Automatic on Battery Shutdown
51 Operation | Configuring Automatic on Battery Shutdown If set to Off (default), the load segment turns off only when commanded manually by the button, an external command, or through the display (Control > Load Segments). If set to zero seconds (0s), the load segment turns off automatically whe...
Page 52 - Configuring Battery Settings; Configuring the UPS for an EBM
52 | Operation Configuring Battery Settings Configure the UPS settings for an installed EBM, including whether to run automatic battery tests andautomatic restart configuration. Configuring the UPS for an EBM If the UPS is not configured for the EBM, the UPS reports less battery time remaining on th...
Page 53 - Running Automatic Battery Tests; Configuring Automatic Restart
53 Operation | Running Automatic Battery Tests The automatic discharge test, enabled by default, runs during the transition from Float to Rest mode.After the test completes, the charge cycle restarts to completely charge the batteries and then continuesto Rest mode normally. The automatic test runs ...
Page 54 - This chapter describes:; RS-232 and USB Communication Ports
54 | Additional UPS Features Additional UPS Features This chapter describes: S Communication ports (RS-232 and USB) S Dell Network Management Card S Dell UPS Management Software RS-232 and USB Communication Ports To establish communication between the UPS and a computer, connect your computer to one...
Page 56 - Remove the slot cover secured by two screws. Retain the screws.; Refer to the
56 | Additional UPS Features Dell Network Management Card (Optional) The Dell Online Rack UPS has one available communication bay, which supports the optional DellNetwork Management Card. See Figure 22 for the location of the communication bay. It is not necessary to shut down the UPS before install...
Page 57 - Dell UPS Management Software; Each Dell Online Rack UPS ships with Dell UPS Management Software.
57 Additional UPS Features | Dell UPS Management Software Each Dell Online Rack UPS ships with Dell UPS Management Software. Dell UPS Management Software provides up-to-date graphics of UPS power and system data and powerflow. It also gives you a complete record of critical power events, and it noti...
Page 58 - UPS and Battery Care
58 | UPS Maintenance UPS Maintenance This chapter explains how to: S Care for the UPS and batteries S Transport the UPS S Store the UPS and batteries S Test the batteries S Update the UPS firmware UPS and Battery Care For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the UPS clean and dust‐f...
Page 59 - Open the metal battery cover.
59 UPS Maintenance | 3 Remove the UPS front cover (see Figure 23). Figure 23. Removing the UPS Front Cover 4 Open the metal battery cover. Loosen the thumbscrew on the metal battery cover, slide the cover to the right, and open (seeFigure 24). Figure 24. Opening the Metal Battery Cover
Page 61 - Storing the UPS and Batteries
61 UPS Maintenance | 6 Close the metal battery cover. Adjust the battery connector so that the door closes properly. Push the door slightly to the rightand then to left. 7 Tighten the thumbscrew. Torque the screw to 0.7 Nm (6.2 lb in). 8 Replace the UPS front cover (see Figure 26). Figure 26. Replac...
Page 62 - Testing Batteries
62 | UPS Maintenance Testing Batteries For a battery test to run: S The batteries must be fully charged. S The UPS must be in Normal mode or High Efficiency mode with no active alarms. S The load must be higher than 10%. To test batteries: 1 Plug the UPS into a power outlet for at least 48 hours to ...
Page 63 - Specifications
63 Specifications | Specifications This chapter provides the following specifications: S Model list S Dimensions and weights S Electrical input and output S Environmental and safety S Battery S UPS block diagram Table 10. UPS Model List 120V Models 208V Model 230V Models UPS Models 2700R Telco LV (K...
Page 66 - Troubleshooting; Accessing Alarms and Conditions; Status summary screen:
66 | Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The Dell Online Rack UPS is designed for durable, automatic operation and issues alarms to alert youwhenever potential operating problems occur. Usually the alarms shown by the control panel do notmean that the output power is affected. Instead, they are preventi...
Page 67 - Event Log Menu; Press the; Typical Alarms and Conditions; Table 16 describes typical alarms and conditions.
67 Troubleshooting | Event Log Menu From the Event Log menu, you can access the last 50 events, which includes events, notices, andalarms, arranged from newest to oldest. Events are silent conditions that are recorded in the Event Log as status information, such as “Clock SetDone.” Events do not req...
Page 71 - Silencing the Alarm
71 Troubleshooting | Table 16. Typical Alarms and Conditions (continued) Alarm or Condition Action Possible Cause DC Link Over Voltage (Alarm 28) Continuous Alarm The link or rail voltage hasexceeded its upper thresholdlimit. The UPS transfers to Bypass mode ifsupporting the load. DC Link Under Volt...
