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GS SG Seriees 10-40kVA User Manual

The GS SG Series 10-40kVA User Manual provides comprehensive guidance on installation, operation, and maintenance of the Uninterruptible Power Supply. It covers safety instructions, system layout, operational modes, control panel functions, and detailed procedures for both single and parallel systems.

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User Manual

Uninterruptible Power Supply

SG Series 10 – 20 – 30 – 40

10 – 20 – 30 – 40 kVA / 480Vac UL / S0

GE Consumer & Industrial SA

General Electric Company

CH – 6595 Riazzino (Locarno)

T +41 (0)91 / 850 51 51

F +41 (0)91 / 850 52 52

www.gecriticalpower.com

Copyright © 2014 by GE Consumer & Industrial SA. All rights reserved.

The information contained in this publication is intended solely for the purposes indicated.

This publication and any other documentation supplied with the UPS system is not to be reproduced, either in part or in its entirety, without the prior written consent of GE.

Preface

Congratulations on your choice of a SG Series 10-20-30-40 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This manual describes the function of the UPS module, the purpose and location of the switches, the meaning of the system events related to the front panel indication, and provides procedures for starting and stopping the equipment.

Please refer to the accompanying Installations Guide for installation site preparation, weight, dimensions, and procedures for moving, installing, and connecting the UPS.

It is recommended to keep this manual next to the UPS for future reference.

Safety Instructions

Read the safety instructions carefully before installing the UPS, options, and Battery System.

  • Move the UPS in an upright position in its original package to the final destination room.
  • Check for sufficient floor and elevator loading capacity.
  • Check the integrity of the UPS equipment carefully.
  • WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Do not remove covers; there are no user serviceable parts inside.
  • All maintenance and service work should be performed by qualified service personnel.
  • This UPS must be installed and connected only by trained personnel.
  • Store the UPS in a dry location; storage temperature must be within -13°F (-25°C) to 131°F (+55°C).
  • The battery must be disconnected during maintenance or service work.
  • Proper disposal or recycling of the battery is required.

Table of Contents

  1. Safety Rules
  2. Layout
  3. Introduction
  4. Description
  5. Control Panel
  6. LCD Screen
  7. Operation
  8. Options
  9. Maintenance
  10. Notes

1. Safety Rules

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This manual contains important instructions for models SG Series 10-20-30-40 that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and battery.

2. Layout

2.1 Layout SG Series 10 & 20

2.2 Layout SG Series 30 & 40

3. Introduction

An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides the power for critical loads that need a reliable, continuous, disturbance-free supply.

4. Description

4.1 Block Diagram and Main Elements

The SG Series 10-20-30-40 system can be divided into the following main elements:

  • Control System
  • Rectifier
  • Inverter
  • Automatic Bypass
  • Back-feed Protection
  • Manual Bypass
  • Battery

4.2 Operation Modes

4.2.1 Normal Operation Mode

During normal operation, the Rectifier converts input AC power to DC.

4.2.2 Utility Failure Operation

When the Utility is no longer within acceptable tolerances, the Battery will provide the DC power to the Inverter.

4.2.3 Utility Recovery Operation

As soon as the AC input power recovers, the Rectifier will start automatically.

4.2.4 Automatic Bypass

In normal operation, the Load is supplied by the Inverter.

4.2.5 Manual Bypass

The Manual Bypass circuit consists of Q1 and Q2 manual switches.

4.3 Parallel System Operation

4.3.1 Introduction to the Parallel System

Two or more equal power units can be paralleled to increase the output power.

4.4 Rectifiers Paralleled on the Same Battery

4.5 Recycling at the End of Service Life

5. Control Panel

5.1 Control Panel

5.2 Table of Functions and Indications on Control Panel

6. LCD Screen

6.1 Metering Mode

6.2 Alarms

6.3 Parameters

6.4 Edit Mode

6.5 User Parameters

7. Operation

7.1 Procedures for Single SG Series 10-20-30-40

7.2 Procedures for SG Series 10-20-30-40 Functioning as Frequency Converter

7.3 Procedures for SG Series 10-20-30-40 Parallel System

7.4 Procedures for SG Series 10-20-30-40 Parallel System with Common Battery

8. Options

8.1 Communication Options

8.2 Options in UPS Cabinet

8.3 Connection for Options

9. Maintenance

9.1 Maintenance

9.1.1 Service Check

9.1.2 Fans and Ventilation

9.1.3 Other Components with Limited Lifetime

9.1.4 Battery

9.1.5 UPS Room Conditions and Temperature

9.1.6 Preventive Maintenance Program

10. Notes

10.1 Notes Form

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