Page 2 - MGE UPS SYSTEMS
For service call: 1-800-438-7373 MGE UPS SYSTEMS 1660 Scenic Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 557-1636 www.mgeups.com Revision History Esprit Rack UPS User's Manual 86-153301-03 Copyright © 2000 MGE UPS Systems All rights reserved. Printed in USA Revision A00 New Release 10/00
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions. Save These Instructions.; — : direct current supply symbol; Safety
Important Safety Instructions. Save These Instructions. This manual contains important safety instructions for the Esprit Models 3 and 4 that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and Batteries. Caution: Risk of electric shock, even with the unit disconnected from the AC ...
Page 4 - ii; Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement
ii Caution: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes. It may betoxic. A battery can present a risk of electric shock and high short circuit current. The following precautions should b...
Page 5 - iii; Contents
iii Contents Quick Start ..........................................................insert Important Safety Instructions ....................................i 1. Introduction ........................................................1—1 MGE UPS Systems .....................................................
Page 6 - iv; Figures; Tables
iv 6. Advanced Configuration ..................................6—1 6A. Entering/Exiting Configuration Mode ....................................................6—16B Using Configuration Mode ....................................................................6—16C Configuration Options .................
Page 7 - Inverter; Make Sure You Have the Following:
1—1 Thank you for your purchase of the Esprit rack"UPS" from MGE. The Esprit "UPS" will providemany years of, trouble-free power protection forcritical high availability servers and other devices.Please read this manual fully, to familiarize yourselfwith the safety instructions and E...
Page 9 - Getting to Know Your Esprit Rack UPS; Features; B. UPS Model and Battery Identification
2. Getting to Know Your Esprit Rack UPS 2A. Product Features & Benefits Features Benefits Comments ◗ Plug in operation Low installation cost ◗ Modular concept Greater flexibility Add batteries as needed ◗ High efficiency Longer life and back-up time Up to 93% on battery, 98% on utility ◗ 2/3 com...
Page 10 - C. Esprit Rack UPS Product Views With Rack Kit
2—2 2C. Esprit Rack UPS Product Views With Rack Kit Figure 2a. Rear View of Models 3 and 4 With Rack Kit and Extended Batteries Model 3 Model 4 Figure 2b. Optional Rack Mounting Kit Figure 2c. Typical Front Views of Models (ESP104) 3, 4, Extended Battery, Label Placement ! Models 3 and 4 Extended Ba...
Page 11 - A. Storing the UPS and Recharging the Battery; B. Unpacking the UPS; Caution: The UPS and extended batteries weigh up to 75 pounds each.; C. Placement of the UPS; Rack Mounting; D. Optional Accessories
3A. Storing the UPS and Recharging the Battery Always store the equipment in its original packaging. The battery is of the sealed lead-acid type. Battery recharge requires that the battery module beplugged into an energized NEMA 5-15 receptacle for 6-8 hours. The battery may be charged in thebox by ...
Page 12 - E. Connecting the Optional Extended Battery; F. Disconnecting the UPS & Battery to Take Out of Service
3E. Connecting the Optional Extended Battery Plug the DC battery cable into the UPS module as shown in Figure 2a . The cable plug is keyed, so make sure to align the plug properly to the receptacle. Do not force the cable on, nor attempt toreverse the connection. To do so, will damage the equipment ...
Page 13 - H. Connecting the UPS to the Utility; Model; I. Connecting the Loads
The transistor resistance is 27 ohms and the maximum current allowed is 140mA AC or DC with ambient temperature of up to 40°C. In order to get a "logic low" you have to limit the current to: logic low voltage required dividedby 27, logic low voltage = 0.5V. I max = 0.5/27=0.0185A=18mA. If yo...
Page 14 - computer-type loads are connected to the UPS.
3—4 Caution: Connect only computer-type loads to the Esprit UPS. Warranty is void if non- computer-type loads are connected to the UPS. 3J. Solution-Pac Software Solution Pac software allows you to interface your computer with the UPS. The software is loadedon your computer and through the communica...
Page 15 - Startup and Shutdown; B. Initial Startup Tests and Diagnostics
4. Startup and Shutdown 4A. UPS Startup You are ready to start the equipment after installing the UPS module, optional battery module(s),any options, and the communication cable (if used). Follow these simple steps: 1. Connect your computer equipment. 2. Depress the green "ON" button. You wi...
Page 16 - LED Operation
4—2 If desired, the UPS can be set up to operate at a known, fixed frequency regardless of thedetected utility frequency. Fixed-frequency operation is often desirable in installations thatmake use of cold-start capability. Discussion on this is in the Advanced Configuration Section(section 6) of thi...
Page 18 - Button Operation
4—4 The "Fault Detected" LED turns on and acts as described above for ANY system alarm,including those that have their own status indicators (e.g. overload, replace battery). Button Operation There are 3 buttons present on the front panel: ◗ The grey, " " top button controls the audi...
Page 22 - Sizing Guide and Battery Runtimes
Table 5a. Esprit Models 3 and 4 Rack UPS Specifications (Continued) Item Specification Comment Design standards Safety; UL, cUL 1778, Emissions;FCC A, Surge protection; ANSI C62.41, Transportation; (drop test), IEC 68 level 1, (vibration), IEC 68.2-6 level 3, testing; PowerCet tested Input connectio...
Page 23 - Advanced Configuration; B. Using Configuration Mode
6. Advanced Configuration 890-=qwertyuio Esprit Front Panel Configuration Mode Usage and InstructionsFor advanced users only! The Esprit UPS is shipped from the factory with a configuration that is suitable for most applications.However, there are some circumstances where modification of the UPS ope...
Page 24 - C. Configuration Options
6—2 It is possible to cycle backward through the configuration options by pressing and holding the topbutton. A given option setting can be forced to its factory default state by pressing and holding the bottom button. The middle (Power ON) button is not used in configuration mode. To leave configur...
Page 25 - Options 0, 1, 2 – Extended Battery Configuration; Option Setting; Options 3, 4 – Operating voltage selection; Switch Setting
6—3 Options 0, 1, 2 – Extended Battery Configuration These three option switches should be changed as shown in the table below when new batterycabinet(s) are added to the UPS. The standard setting for these options are all OFF, selectingthe single/internal battery module option. Option Setting Numbe...
Page 26 - Options 5, 6 – Input Voltage Tolerance; Option 7 – Test Alarm; (allow UPS to run on battery power on startup)
6—4 Options 5, 6 – Input Voltage Tolerance Use these two option switches to select the Esprit’s sensitivity to low/high input voltage conditions.The Esprit will switch to battery power when the utility voltage falls outside the range selected.The percentages shown in the table below are subtracted/a...
Page 27 - Option 12 – Automatic Frequency Detect; Option 14 – Communication Mode Selection
6—5 Option 10 – Automatic UPS restart after Low Battery shutdown The factory setting for this option is ON, which allows the UPS to automatically turn its output back on following a Low Battery shutdown once input AC is present. This setting is theusual one for applications where the UPS is connecte...
Page 30 - B. Recycling Your UPS
7—2 7B. Recycling Your UPS In USA or Canada, call 1-714-557-1636, M - F, 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PST. Ask for a returngoods authorization for free UPS or battery recycling. MGE does not cover return freightcharges for recycling and will not accept items without a return goods authorization number.
Page 32 - Notes
Page 33 - Other Fine MGE Products; Eclipse Surge Suppressors; Esprit UPS
Other Fine MGE Products Eclipse Surge Suppressors Ellipse 300-1200 VA ESV+ UPS ESV+ Rack UPS 780-2200 VA 780-2200 VA EX UPS EX Rack UPS 700-3000 VA 700-3000 VA Call MGE for many more power solutions: (714) 557-1636 or (800) 523-0142 US MGE GREEN SWEEP Call MGE to return your UPS for freerecycling ...
