SEPARATE BYPASS INPUT (OPTIONAL)

THE DI (OPTIONAL) VERSION OF THE UPS SERIES HAS SEPARATE BYPASS AND INPUT LINES.

The UPS series with separate Bypass ensures a separate connection between the input and bypass lines.
The UPS output is synchronised with the bypass line so as to safeguard against incorrect voltage changeovers in the alternate
phases, in the event of automatic bypass or closing of the maintenance switch (SWMB).

ADDITIONAL INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGERS

THE ER (OPTIONAL) VERSION OF THE UPS SERIES DIFFERS FROM THE STANDARD VERSION IN THAT SOME
ADDITIONAL BATTERY CHARGERS ARE USED INSTEAD OF THE BATTERIES.

This series of UPS must be used together with an external Battery Box and is suitable for applications requiring long back-up
times.
NOTE: A separate bypass line is supplied on this UPS version.

The additional internal battery charger cards are powered directly on mains power and have pseudo-sinusoidal wave form
absorption.

If the input switch is closed but the I/O switch is open (UPS switched off) the battery chargers operate independently.
Open the input switch (SWIN) to totally shutdown the UPS and the additional battery chargers.

ER Version 10 kVA 12 kVA 15 kVA 20 kVA

Nominal voltage 240 + 240 Vdc

Current in addition to that supplied
6A@240Vdc
by the internal battery charger
INTERNAL TRANSFORMER (OPTIONAL)
THE OT (OPTIONAL) VERSION OF THE UPS SERIES DIFFERS FROM THE STANDARD VERSION IN THAT IT USES AN
ISOLATION TRANSFORMER INSTEAD OF THE BATTERIES.

This series of UPS uses an isolation transformer connected to the UPS output terminals.
NOTE: A separate bypass line is supplied on this UPS version.

The transformer is connected to the UPS output terminals, so the values displayed are those of the quantities
measured upstream of the transformer.

The presence of the transformer inside the UPS modifies the system neutral arrangements.
The installation of a remote maintenance bypass parallel to the UPS is incompatible with inclusion of the transformer. In any
event, if the remote maintenance bypass is inserted, make sure, at the time the remote bypass switch is closed, that the UPS is
isolated from the system by opening the input and/or output switches.
UPS version with internal transformer is supplied with neutral on secondary circuit not connected to earth. It shall be bind to
earth according with neutral arrangement on the site.

ATTENTION:
Manual By-pass change over operation does not insulate the transformer inside which continue to supply the load; the
personnel operating inside the UPS should be aware that under these conditions some part are subjected to
dangerous voltages
208 V VERSION (OPTIONAL)
THE 208 V VERSION (OPTIONAL) IN THE UPS SERIES DIFFERS FROM THE STANDARD VERSION AS REGARDS THE
INPUT AND OUTPUT VOLTAGE.
THIS LEADS TO A SERIES OF PARAMETERS THAT DIFFER FROM THE STANDARD VERSION, LISTED BELOW.

CAUTION: The data contained in this paragraph applies to the 208 V Version only.

EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES

MAGNETOTHERMAL
As explained previously, the UPS has protection devices for output faults as well as for internal faults.
In order to set up the power line, install a magnetothermal switch upstream from the UPS with intervention curve B or C. Please
follow the indications in the table below:

Automatic external protective devices

UPS mod. Mains input

10 kVA 80A

12 kVA 80A

15 kVA 125A

20 kVA 125A

If the protective device upstream from the UPS interrupts the neutral wire, it must also interrupt all the phase wires at the same
time (four-pole switch).

Output protections (recommended values for discrimination)

Normal fuses (GI) In (Nominal current)/7

Normal switches (C curve) In (Nominal current)/7

Ultra-fast fuses (GF) In (Nominal current)/2

DIFFERENTIAL

THE UPS INPUT NEUTRAL IS CONNECTED TO THE UPS OUTPUT NEUTRAL

THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT POWERS THE UPS IS NOT MODIFIED BY THE UPS

The neutral condition is only modified if an isolation transformer is present or when the UPS works with a neutral isolated
upstream.
Make sure that the equipment is connected correctly to the input neutral because as damage may be caused to the
UPS.

During operation with the mains supply present, a differential switch (RCD) at the input to the UPS will activate should a fault
occur on the output side as the output circuit is not isolated from the input circuit.
In any case, other differential switches may still be installed on the output, preferably in coordination with those present at the
input.
The differential switch located upstream must have the following characteristics:
 Differential current adjusted to the sum of UPS + Load; we recommend a suitable margin be kept to prevent unwanted activation
(100mA min. - 300mA recommended)
 Type B
 Delay of at least 0.1s
CROSS SECTION OF THE CABLES
We recommend the INPUT/OUTPUT and BATTERY cables be passed under the UPS.
To determine the minimum cross section of the input and output cables, see the table below:

Cross section of cables (mm2)*

INPUT
mains / OUTPUT BATTERY** (optional)
separate bypass (optional)

kVA PE L1/L2/L3 N PE L1/L2/L3 N PE +/- N

10 10 6 10 10 6 10 4 4 4

12 10 6 10 10 6 10 6 6 6

15 16 10 16 16 10 16 6 6 6

20 25 16 25 25 16 25 10 10 10

* The cross sections indicated in the table refer to a maximum length of 10 metres
* The maximum length of the cables for connecting the Battery Box (optional) is 3 metres

Note: the maximum cross section of the cables that may be inserted in the terminal board is:
 25 mm2 for trailing cables
 35 mm2 for rigid cables

CONNECTIONS
The first wire to be connected is the protective earth wire, which is to be inserted in the terminal marked PE. During
operation the UPS must be connected to the earthing system

THE INPUT NEUTRAL MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED

Note 1: The protection conductor (earth cable) connection must be carried out through eyelet terminal stud M6

Note 2: the connections to the BATTERY module must only be made if the Battery Box (optional) is present.

INTERNAL TRANSFORMERS VIEW

TECHNICAL DATA

UPS Models 10 kVA 12 kVA 15 kVA 20 kVA

Input stage
Rated voltage 208-220-228 Vac Three-phase with neutral (4 wires)

Rated frequency 50-60Hz

Accepted tolerance for input voltage without 20% @ 100% load

activation of battery (for 220Vac) -40% +20% @50% load
Accepted tolerance for input frequency without 20%
activation of battery (for 50/60Hz) 40-72Hz
IGBT high frequency with PFC control, independent digital average current mode on
Technology
each input phase

Input current harmonic distortion (7)

THDi  3 %

Input power factor  0.99%

Power Walk-in Programmable from 1 to 125 sec. in steps of 1 sec.

Inrush current < 10 In

Output stage
(1) 208/220/228 Vac Three-phase with neutral (4 wires)
Rated voltage

(2) 50/60Hz
Rated frequency

Rated apparent output power 10kVA 12kVA 15kVA 20kVA

Rated active output power 9kW 10.8kW 13.5kW 18kW

Output power factor 0,9

Short circuit current 1,5x In for t>500ms

Precision of output voltage (with respect to output

 1%
voltage 220Vac)
(3)  2%
Static stability

Dynamic stability  3% resistive load

Crest factor allowed at rated load (4)

3:1

Precision of frequency in free running mode

0.01%
Inverter overload (Vin>190V AC )
103% Infinite, 110% 10 min, 125% 1 min
Bypass Overload
110% Infinite,125% 60 minutes, 150% 10 minutes
Technology IGBT high frequency with multiprocessor digital control (DSP+P), voltage/current
based on signal processing methods with feed forward

Battery charger stage

Rated voltage 240Vdc
(5)
Maximum recharging current 6A

Battery charger algorithm Two levels with temperature compensation

Analogue switching current mode under the control of the P

Technology
(PWM regulation of charging voltage and current)
Tolerance of input voltage for recharging at
190-264Vac
maximum current
 UPS Models 10 kVA 12 kVA 15 kVA 20 kVA

Dimensions and weight

WxDxH 440 x 850 x 1320 mm

Weight 205 Kg 210 Kg 247 Kg 252 Kg

Miscellaneous
Noise ≤48dB(A) ≤52dB(A)
Color RAL 7016
(6)
Ambient temperature 0 – 40 °C

(1) To maintain the output voltage within the range of precision indicated, it may have to be recalibrated after a long period of operation

(2) If the mains frequency is within ± 5% of the selected value, the UPS is synchronized with the mains. If the frequency is outside the
tolerance limits or running on the battery, the frequency is the value selected +0.1%
(3) Mains/Battery @ load 0% -100%

(4) @ Mains / battery / mains @ resistive load 0% / 100% / 0%

(5) The recharging current is regulated automatically according to the capacity of the battery installed

(6) 20 – 25 °C for maximum battery life

(7) @ 100% load & THDv ≤ 1%

BBX 1320 480V BBX 1320 480V BBX 1320 480V

Battery Box
BB NP T4 3F BB NP T2 3F BB NP T5 3F

Battery
Rated voltage per branch 240 Vdc
No. batteries / V / Ah 80 / 12 / 9 120 / 12 / 7 120 / 12 / 9

Miscellaneous
(1)
Ambient temperature 0 – 40 °C
Humidity <95% non-condensing

Protective devices Overcurrent – Short circuit

WxDxH 400 x 815 x 1320 mm

Weight 300 Kg 390 Kg 400 Kg

(1) 20 – 25 °C for maximum battery life

REDUCING THE LOAD (TO 115V AND 110V)

If the output voltage is set to 115V and 110V (see “Configuring the UPS” paragraph), the maximum power output of the UPS is
reduced with respect to its rated value.

 228 (Ph-Ph) ; 132 (Ph-N) = NO power output downgrading

 220 (Ph-Ph) ; 127 (Ph-N) = NO power output downgrading

 208 (Ph-Ph) ; 120 (Ph-N) = NO power output downgrading

 199 (Ph-Ph) ; 115 (Ph-N) = 5% power output downgrading

 190 (Ph-Ph) ; 110 (Ph-N) = 10% power output downgrading

CONNECTIONS

The very first connection to be carried out is that of the protection conductor (earth cable). The UPS
must not operate without being connected to an earthing system

THE INPUT NEUTRAL MUST ALWAYS BE CONNECTED

Connect the input and output cables to the terminal board as shown in the figure below:

Note: the connections to the BATTERY module must only be made if the Battery Box (optional) is present.
 INSTALLATION

ALL THE OPERATIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION ARE TO BE PERFORMED EXCLUSIVELY BY QUALIFIED
STAFF.
The company declines all liability for damage caused by incorrect connections or operations not described in this
manual.

STORING THE UPS AND THE BATTERY BOX

The storage room must respect the following conditions:

Temperature: 0°÷40°C (32°÷104°F)

Relative humidity: max. 95%

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
UPS models 10 kVA 12 kVA 15 kVA 20 kVA

Rated power 10000 VA 12000 VA 15000 VA 20000 VA

Working temperature 0 ÷ 40 °C

Max. relative humidity during operation 90 % (non-condensing)

1000 m at rated power

Max. height of installation (-1% Power for every 100 m above 1000 m)
max 4000 m
MCT 320 x 840 x 930 mm
WxDxH
MST 440 x 850 x 1320 mm
MCT 185 Kg 187 Kg 195 Kg 200 Kg
Weight (w/ batteries)
MST 315 Kg 320 Kg 325 Kg 330 Kg
0.63 kW 0.75 kW 0.86 kW 1.15 kW
Power dissipated at rated resistive load
540 kcal/h 645 kcal/h 740 kcal/h 990 kcal/h
(pf=0.9) and with battery as buffer *
2150 B.T.U./h 2560 B.T.U./h 2940 B.T.U./h 3930 B.T.U./h

0.49 kW 0.58 kW 0.67 kW 0.90 kW

Power dissipated at rated distortion load
420 kcal/h 500 kcal/h 580 kcal/h 775 kcal/h
(pf=0.7) and with battery charged *
1670 B.T.U./h 1980 B.T.U./h 2290 B.T.U./h 3070 B.T.U./h

Flow rate of fans for removing heat from

340 mc/h 400 mc/h 460 mc/h 615 mc/h
installation room **

Current leak to earth *** < 5 mA

Isolation protection IP20

Cable input From bottom / on rear

* 3.97 B.T.U./h = 1 kcal/h

* To calculate the air flow rate, the following formula may be used: Q [m3/h] = 3.1 x Pdiss [Kcal/h] / (ta - te) [°C]
Pdiss is the power expressed in Kcal/h dissipated by all the devices installed in the installation environment.
ta= ambient temperature, te=outside temperature. To take leaks into account, the value obtained should be increased by 10%.
The table shows an example of a flow rate with (ta - te)=5°C and a rated resistive load (pf=0.9).
(Note: This formula is applicable if ta>te, only; if not the UPS installation requires an air-conditioning system).
* The leakage current of the load is to be added to that of the UPS on the earth wire.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This UPS product conforms to the current electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) regulations (C2 class). It may
cause radio interference in the home environment. The user may have to adopt supplementary measures.
This product is for professional use in industrial and commercial environments. Connections to USB and RS232
connectors must be made with the cables provided, or at least with shielded cables less than 3 metres long.

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
When choosing the site in which to install the UPS and the Battery Box, the following points should be taken into
consideration:
 Avoid dusty environments
 Check that the floor is level and capable of withstanding the weight of the UPS and the Battery Box

 Avoid cramped environments that could impede the normal maintenance activities

 The relative humidity should not exceed 90%, non-condensing

 Check that the ambient temperature, with the UPS running, remains between 0 and 40°C

The UPS may be operated with an ambient temperature of between 0 and 40°C. The recommended working
temperature for the UPS and the batteries is between 20 and 25°C. In fact, if the battery has an average life of 5
years with a working temperature of 20°C, the life is halved if the working temperature is increased to 30°C.
 Avoid installing the equipment in places exposed to the direct sunlight or hot air

To keep the temperature of the installation room within the range indicated above, there must be a system for
eliminating the dissipated heat (the UPS kW / kcal/h / B.T.U./h dissipation values are shown in the table on the
previous page). The methods that may be used are:
 Natural ventilation

 Forced ventilation, recommended if the outside temperature is less (e.g. 20°C) than the temperature at which the
UPS or Battery Box is to be operated (e.g. 25°C)

 Air-conditioning system, recommended if the outside temperature is higher (e.g. 30°C) than the temperature at which
the UPS or Battery Box is to be operated (e.g. 25°C)