Page 2 - ii; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION; Offene Raeume entladen gefaehrliche Stromspannungen.; WARNING
86-153061-00 ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains impor tant instructions for all inver ters that must befollowed during installation, operation and maintenance of the equipment. WARNING Opening enclosures expose hazardous voltages. Always refer serviceto qu...
Page 3 - iii; Owner’s Manual
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercialenvironment. This equipment ...
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iv 86-153061-00 Topaz S3 Inverters 0.5 kVA, 1 kVA, & 2 kVA
Page 6 - Topaz S3 Inverters
vi 86-153061-00 Warranty MGE UPS Systems warranty: warranties to distributors and other commercial customers: MGE UPS Systems warrantsequipment manufactured by MGE UPS Systems to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of oneyear from date of installation, but no longer than e...
Page 7 - Section I — Introduction; vii; Contents
Section . . . . . . . . . . . . Description Page Safety Information inside front cover Service and Factory Repair vi Warranty vi Table of Contents vii How to Use This Manual xi Section I — Introduction 1.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scope 1-1 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Description ...
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Section Description Page 1.7.1 Dimensions 1-15 1.7.2 Weight 1-15 1.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Specifications 1-15 1.8.1 Operating Temperature 1-15 1.8.2 Non-Operating Temperature 1-15 1.8.3 Operating Humidity 1-15 1.8.4 Operating Altitude 1-15 1.8.5 Audible Noise 1-15 1.8.6 Coolin...
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Section Description Page 3.1.3.1.1 Static Transfer Switch 3-7 3.1.3.1.2 Star t Up Sequence 3-8 3.1.3.2 Off-Line Mode 3-8 3.1.4 Digital LCD 3-8 3.1.5 Status Indicators (LEDs) 3-8 3.1.5.1 "Bypass" 3-9 3.1.5.2 "Inver ter" 3-9 3.1.6 Power Supply 3-9 3.1.6.1 Supply Description 3-9 3.1.6.2...
Page 10 - Tables
3-1 Inver ter Block Diagram 3-2 3-2 Hysteretic Booster Diagram 3-4 3-3 Dual Inver ter and Waveform Diagram 3-5 Tables Table Description Page 1-1 Characteristics of Inver ter 1-3 1-2 LCD Readout Definitions 1-6 2-1 Recommended Input/Output Wiring 2-4 4-1 Installation Checklist 4-3 4-2 Troubleshooting...
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How To Use This Manual: This manual is designed for ease of use and easy location ofinformation. To quickly find the meaning of terms used within the text, lookto the Glossary. The paragraph symbol (¶) indicates numbered paragraphsthat can be quickly found in the Contents on page iii. This manual us...
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xii 86-153061-00 Topaz S3 Inverters 0.5 kVA, 1 kVA, & 2 kVA
Page 13 - S c o p e; Introduction
This manual provides technical information required forinstallation, operation and maintenance of the Topaz S3inver ters with power ratings of 0.5 kVA, 1.0 kVA, and 2kVA.Please read this manual before operating the Topaz S3equipment. Please retain this manual for future reference. The manual is divi...
Page 14 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; S3 Static Inverters 1kVA
Section IV — Maintenance and ServiceThis section describes maintenance of the Topaz S3 inver ter,including safety instructions, preventive maintenance, andinformation about replacement par ts, and customer service. A Glossary in the rear of this manual provides definitions ofterms used within the te...
Page 15 - Ta b l e : C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f I n v e r t e r
Ta b l e : C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f I n v e r t e r 1- 1 Model Output Nominal Input Max. Nominal Output AC Amperes at Number Power Input Voltage Input DC Selectable Output Voltage of: Rating Voltage Range Current (VA/Watts) (Vdc)** (Vdc) Amperes 120V 220V 230V 240V 63204* 2000/1680 -48 42 t...
Page 16 - 2 Tr a n s i e n t D ev i a t i o n
Introduction Does not exceed 3% for all linear and non-linear (computer)load conditions within the VA/Watt rating. Inver ter output RMS voltage will vary 1% maximum for linevariations between low line and high line at any load betweenno load to rated load. Inver ter output RMS voltage will vary 1% m...
Page 17 - F i g u r e : S y s t e m S t a t u s R e a d o u t; D i g i t a l L C D ( L i q u i d
See Figure 2-1 on page 2-2 for the location of indicators andcontrols. The LCD displays two lines of twenty characters. Two typesof messages are displayed: system status or measurement. A system status message is the default at turn-on, after asystem failure or stop sequence. Each line consists of t...
Page 18 - Ta b l e : L C D R e a d o u t D e f i n i t i o n s
Ta b l e : L C D R e a d o u t D e f i n i t i o n s 1- 2 Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Power Source Mode / Status Definition LED status Power Source Source Source Mode Status SYSTEM SET TO THE ON-LINE Inverter (INVERTER) MODE. LED LINE 1 INV: on normal System is on the inverter delivers power to the l...
Page 19 - F i g u r e : L i n e 1 M e a s u r e m e n t R e a d o u t
The LCD can display a total of 10 different measurements, with two measurement values perline. The following is a list of measurements displayed: Load Volts (Vrms) %Load (higher of watts/VA) Utility Volts (Vrms) Frequency (Hz) DC Input Volts (VDC) DC Input current (Amps) Load Watts Load Current (Arm...
Page 20 - F i g u r e : L i n e 1 a n d 2 M e a s u r e m e n t R e a d o u t , S t a t u s I n d i c a t o r s; S t a t u s I n d i c a t o rs
F i g u r e : L i n e 1 a n d 2 M e a s u r e m e n t R e a d o u t , S t a t u s I n d i c a t o r s 1- 1C Two indicators are provided and identified as "STATUS". Oneindicator is labeled "BYPASS", the other "INVERTER". Innormal condition, if the OFF-LINE (bypass) mode has be...
Page 21 - F i g u r e : R e m o t e A l a r m C o n n e c t i o n D i a g r a m; R e m o t e A l a r m
Three alarm relays are provided. 1) UTILITY FAILURE, 2)MINOR alarm, 3) MAJOR alarm. All relays are identical, however the UTILITY and MINOR relays are wired as aSPDT units, whereas the MAJOR alarm relay is a DPDT unit.Relays are energized under normal operating condition. De-energizing of the relays...
Page 24 - F i g u r e : I n v e r t e r M o d u l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n f o r . 5 k VA a n d 1 k VA
F i g u r e : I n v e r t e r M o d u l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n f o r . 5 k VA a n d 1 k VA 1- 3A 1 — 12 Introduction 86-153061-00 Topaz S3 Inverters 0.5 kVA, 1 kVA, & 2 kVA
Page 25 - F i g u r e : I n v e r t e r M o d u l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n f o r 2 k VA
F i g u r e : I n v e r t e r M o d u l e C o n f i g u r a t i o n f o r 2 k VA 1- 3B 86-153061-00 1 — 13 Introduction Owner’s Manual
Page 29 - Installation and Operation
This section describes the installation of the Topaz S3 0.5kVA, 1 kVA, & 2 kVA including receiving, handling, storage,and installation procedures. Before accepting the shipment from the freight carrier,inspect the exterior surfaces of all shipping containers orpackaging used, and the equipment, ...
Page 30 - F i g u r e : O u t l i n e a n d M o u n t i n g f o r . 5 k VA & 1 k VA; L o c a t i o n
The equipment is designed for installation in a protectedenvironment. Factors to be considered in selecting a location include ventilation, environmental conditions, andaccessibility. Optimum operation of the unit will be obtainedby careful consideration of its location. Install the unit in aclean, ...
Page 31 - F i g u r e : O u t l i n e a n d M o u n t i n g f o r 2 k VA; NOTE
F i g u r e : O u t l i n e a n d M o u n t i n g f o r 2 k VA 2- 1B The side mounting brackets can be positioned for either a 19inch, 23 inch, or 25 inch rack. The Inver ter can also be mounted either flush with the front panel or at the chassismidpoint. Prior to mounting the Inver ter in the rack,...
Page 32 - Ta b l e : R e c o m m e n d e d I n p u t / O u t p u t W i r i n g
Ta b l e : R e c o m m e n d e d I n p u t / O u t p u t W i r i n g 2- 1 Model DC Input AC Output AC Input Current Current Current Max.Current 63054 16 AMPS 5 AMPS 5 AMPS Min. WireSize (500VA) 12 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG Max.Current 63104 30 AMPS 10 AMPS 10 AMPS Min. WireSize (1kVA) 10 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG M...
Page 33 - I nv e r t e r C o n n e c t i o n
For safety and proper operation of the unit, includingmaximum attenuation of electrical noise, suitable groundingis required. A separate grounding electrode conductor should be connected from the ground (GND) terminal to anearby grounding electrode, and should be sized perNational Electrical Code Ar...
Page 34 - F i g u r e : W i r i n g A c c e s s a n d C o n n e c t i o n f o r . 5 k VA & 1 k VA
F i g u r e : W i r i n g A c c e s s a n d C o n n e c t i o n f o r . 5 k VA & 1 k VA 2- 2A 2 — 6 Installation and Operation 86-153061-00 Topaz S3 Inverters 0.5 kVA, 1 kVA, & 2 kVA
Page 35 - F i g u r e : W i r i n g A c c e s s a n d C o n n e c t i o n f o r 2 k VA
F i g u r e : W i r i n g A c c e s s a n d C o n n e c t i o n f o r 2 k VA 2- 2B 86-153061-00 2 — 7 Installation and Operation Owner’s Manual
Page 36 - For a positive or floating DC input consult MGE; C o n n e c t i o n
Remove the cover plate on the rear of the inver ter receivercabinet to gain access to the wiring compar tment. Route the DC input, AC output, AC input (Static TransferSwitch option), and alarm signal wires through the selectedknockout holes, using the appropriate conduit bushings. Useknockout cutter...
Page 40 - Module may be damaged if removed with the DC breaker closed.; ATTENTION
K) Turn the DC circuit breaker on the front panel to the OFF position. Verify that AC voltage is still on the ACOUT terminal block TB3. L) Loosen the thumb screws securing the Inver ter moduleinto its receiver cabinet and remove the module. VerifyUtility voltage is still on the output terminal block...
Page 41 - G e n e r a l D e s c r i p t i o n; Theory of Operation
This section describes the theory of operation of the TopazS3 Inver ter systems. The inver ter utilizes a "Fly-back" conver ter to boost the inputvoltage to two regulated +/- 200 volt outputs. Two identicalinver ters are contained in the unit, both inver ters controlledby a single PWM to gen...
Page 42 - F i g u r e : I n v e r t e r B l o c k D i a g r a m
F i g u r e : I n v e r t e r B l o c k D i a g r a m 3- 1 3 — 2 Theory of Operation 86-153061-00 S3 Static Inverters 1kVA
Page 43 - O p e r a t i o n
The batter y booster is a "continuous" mode Fly-backconver ter which takes the DC input voltage and boost it tofour separate outputs of 200 volts. Two of these outputs areconnected in series to produce -200 VDC and +200 VDC andused by one of the Inver ters. The other two outputs are alsoconn...
Page 44 - F i g u r e : H y s t e r t i c B o o s t e r D i a g r a m
F i g u r e : H y s t e r t i c B o o s t e r D i a g r a m 3- 2 3 — 4 Theory of Operation 86-153061-00 S3 Static Inverters 1kVA
Page 45 - F i g u r e : D u a l I n v e r t e r a n d W a v e f o r m D i a g r a m; D u a l I nv e r t e rs
As indicated, two identical inver ters are used to produceeither 120 or 240VAC depending on parallel or seriesconnection of their outputs. Each inver ter is a conventionalhalf bridge, that is, only two FET switches are used in eachinver ter. See Figure 3-3. The output of each inver ter is applied to...
Page 46 - Wav e a n d C o n t ro l
A microprocessor is used in the Inver ter system to generatea reference sine wave via one of its three PWM outputs. ThePWM signal is filtered to make a clean sine wave. This sinewave is applied to a voltage error amplifier. The other inputto the voltage error amplifier is the output of one of theinv...
Page 49 - Pow e r S u p p ly
A blinking LED indicates that the load is powered by theInver ter, not from the Utility. The "BYPASS" LED will be illuminated Green if the Utility is within acceptable voltageand frequency limits as specified by the 50/60 Hz DIP switchsetting. Yellow indicates the Utility is not within prope...
Page 51 - Maintenance and Service
This section describes maintenance and service of theTopaz S3 Inver ters Systems, including safety instructions,preventive maintenance, descriptions of replacement par tskits, and service. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICINGINVERTER SERVICING SHOULD BE PERFORMED ORSUPERVISED BY QUALIFIED PER...
Page 53 - Ta b l e : I n s t a l l a t i o n C h e c k l i s t; I n s t a l l a t i o n C h e ck s
Many operation problems are due to incorrect installation orsetup. Before turning the unit on, review Section 2 for instructions per taining to your par ticular system. Use the checklist in Table 4-1 in this review. If the system fails to operate properly after being turned on, the Table 4-1checklis...
Page 54 - B a s i c I nv e r t e r
Before the inver ter system can be turned on with the DCcircuit breaker on the front panel, the DC power source mustbe energized. Upon turning the DC circuit breaker ON, a relay will energize and the cooling fan will star t to operateafter a shor t delay of less than one second. The Inver terSTATUS ...
Page 56 - Tro u bl e s h o o t i n g
If AC has been applied to the Inver ter and is within properlimits (120VAC or 230VAC, +/- 10% maximum) the Inver terSTATUS indicator should turn YELLOW and then after ashor t delay, it will turn GREEN, indicating power is beingsupplied to the load. If the Inver ter STATUS indicator remains illuminat...
Page 57 - Ta b l e : Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g C h e c k l i s t
Ta b l e : Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g C h e c k l i s t 4- 2 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE No response when DC circuit Polarity reversed on DC Input Check input connections and reverse breaker is turned ON. connections. If this is the if wrong. Remove the inverter module Inverter ST...
Page 59 - Glossary
Symbols ¶ Used to reference paragraph headings that are listed in the table of contents. / Used to represent “and/or.” % Percent; of each hundred. ° F. Degrees Fahrenheit. ° C Degrees Celsius. @ At. ± Plus or minus. # Number. Ø Phase. Ω Ohms. 2nd Second. AC or ac Alternating current. Ambient air tem...
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