Ipu1000 1kva STSW

IPU1000 DC-AC INVERTER
1 KVA, WITH STATIC SWITCH
User Guide and Instruction Manual
Release 1.1, June 2009
Har Hotzvim Industrial Park,

14 Hartom St., PO Box 45029, Jerusalem 91450, Israel
Tel: +972-2-588-8222 Fax: +972-2-582-8875
Email: info@gamatronic.co.il Web: www.gamatronic.com
User Guide Gamatronic Electronic Industries Ltd.
Gamatronic Electronic Industries Ltd.

Har Hotzvim Industrial Park
14 Hartom St., PO Box 45029, Jerusalem 91450 Israel
Tel: +972-2-588-8222 Fax: +972-2-582-8875
Email: info@gamatronic.co.il Website: www.gamatronic.com
The equipment described in this document is not intended to be used in connection with any
application requiring fail-safe performance, unless the application design includes appropriate
redundancy. This exclusion includes, but is not limited to, the direct operation of any life support
system or any other system whose failure could lead to serious injury, death, environmental
damage or mass destruction.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. THE IPU1000 TELECOM DC/AC INVERTER .......................................................1

1.1 Overview ....................................................................................................1
1.2 Principles of Operation ............................................................................1
1.3 Operating multiple IPU1000 units ...........................................................1
2. SYSTEM COMPONENTS ......................................................................................6
3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .............................................................................7
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................8
4.1 Turning the units on .................................................................................8
4.2 Load level indicator ..................................................................................8
4.3 ON / OFF button ........................................................................................8
4.4 When dc input voltage is low ..................................................................8
4.5 When system is overloaded ....................................................................8
4.6 Load level and inverter status indicators ...............................................9
4.6.1 Load level indicator ............................................................................ 9
4.6.2 Inverter status indicator ..................................................................... 9
5. THE STATIC SWITCH .........................................................................................11
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................13
List of Figures
Figure 1: Block diagram of the IPU1000 ..................................................................2
Figure 2: IPU1000 in stand-alone configuration ......................................................2
Figure 3: Multiple IPU1000 units in a parallel configuration..................................3
Figure 4: Multiple IPU1000 units paralleled, with Static Switch ............................4
Figure 5: Single IPU1000 unit ...................................................................................5
Figure 6: Rear panel of an IPU1000 module............................................................5
Figure 7: Two units in parallel - front view..............................................................5
Figure 8: Two units in parallel - common rear panel..............................................5
Figure 9: Main system components.........................................................................6
Figure 10: Terminal connections and main circuit breakers.................................6
Figure 11: Load level bar graph / Exceptional status indicator ............................9
Figure 12: The Static Switch STSW1 Front Panel.................................................11
List of Tables
Table 1: The LED column as a load-level indicator .................................................9
Table 2: The LED column as an exceptional status indicator. ............................10
Table 3: Features of the STSW1 Static Switch Front Panel.................................11
Table 4: Audible alarms from the Static Switch....................................................12
Table 5: IPU1000 technical specifications ............................................................13
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1. THE IPU1000 TELECOM DC/AC INVERTER
1.1 Overview
The IPU1000 series employs high-frequency PWM technology and a microprocessor that
controls all diagnostics and operations. The key features of the series are modularity, small
size, light weight, parallel capability, redundancy, high efficiency, high reliability, excellent
dynamic and static behavior and silent operation.
Each inverter occupies 9.5" horizontally and is 1U in height, so that each 19" 1U shelf can
house 2 inverter modules. Several shelves can be stacked to form a system with greater
capacity.
Conversion at high frequency results in smaller components that can be contained in a small
unit. Synchronization is made purely digitally employing advanced circuitry.
The front panel is designed for a simple and efficient operation using an LED display that
indicates the unit load level and any exceptional conditions.
The IPU1000 inverter can be used as a stand-alone unit; alternatively, multiple units (installed
in a special shelf) can be operated in parallel mode to enhance power capacity, as well as to
achieve (N+1) redundancy.
Figure 1 on page 2 is a block diagram of the internals of the IPU1000. Figure 2 on page 2
shows the unit in stand-alone operation. Figure 3 on page 3 show multiple units in a parallel
configuration, which provides higher current than a single unit.
The inverters are connected to an external 19" static-switch unit (model STSW-1U), to
provide a bypass path to an alternative ac source (see Figure 4 on page 4), and at the same
time making possible N+1 (or greater) redundancy.
1.2 Principles of Operation

Dc input voltage is boosted and converted to a 360 Vdc. This first stage also provides
isolation between input and output. This high voltage is then inverted to a 230 Vac by a
second stage. The dc-ac inversion uses a technique that increases efficiency and performs
complete four-quadrant operation. This provides the unit the ability to supply power to almost
any load.
A digital phase locked loop system synchronizes the inverter to the parallel bus to provide
paralleling of several modules together. A low-power dc-dc block powers all circuits.
1.3 Operating multiple IPU1000 units

Multiple IPU1000 units can be connected together in a single system. There are two basic
modes of operating multiple IPU1000 units:
Parallel mode: The units wait for each other to initialize up before supplying output, and
begin to supply output together. This mode is appropriate when the peak system load is
higher than that of a single module.
Independent mode: Each unit begins to provide power to the load immediately after its
initialization, without waiting for the other units to complete their initialization. If the peak load
is greater than the output of a single module, a static switch can be included in the system.
The static switch waits until all the units have initialized before providing power to the load.
Using a static switch with units in independent mode has the advantage over parallel mode in
that it provides redundancy capability – "extra" (redundant) IPU1000 units can be included in
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the system so that if one or more units fail, the system will still be able to provide sufficient
power for the peak load.
The above operation modes - parallel or independent - are determined by internal jumper
settings set at the factory. Your sales representative will help you determine the most
appropriate option for your needs.
HVDC link Vout

+Vdc ~
DC DC
By Pass
+ ~ input
-Vdc
DC AC ~ 0V
Optical
Optical
PARALLEL
Digital PLL & Control PORT
RS232/UART
Aux. DC-DC V1 LED display

V2
V3
V4
Figure 1: Block diagram of the IPU1000
Figure 2: IPU1000 in stand-alone configuration
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Figure 3: Multiple IPU1000 units in a parallel configuration
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Figure 4: Multiple IPU1000 units paralleled, with Static Switch
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Figure 5: Single IPU1000 unit
Figure 6: Rear panel of an IPU1000 module
Figure 7: Two units in parallel - front view
Figure 8: Two units in parallel - common rear panel
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2. SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Figure 9 below illustrates the system's main components. Figure 10 shows the main circuit breakers
and input and output terminal connections.
Figure 9: Main system components
Figure 10: Terminal connections and main circuit breakers
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3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. On the electrical board, switch OFF the bypass ac input circuit breaker and the dc input
circuit breaker, and verify that there is no voltage present at the output of the circuit breakers.
2. Unscrew two screws and remove the panel covering the front circuit breakers.
3. Locate the ac output, bypass ac input, and dc input terminals on the distribution panel (see
Figure 10).
4. On the inside floor of the system, behind the rear panel, is a ground screw. Connect this
ground screw securely to the building ground circuit.
5. Connect the DC INPUT, BYPASS AC INPUT and OUTPUT wires to their respective
terminals.
6. Screw the front panel back into place.
7. Switch on the external AC protection device that supplies the bypass input.
8. Switch on the INPUT BYPASS circuit breaker on the system's front panel.
Verify that the indicators on the Static Switch’s panel are in the following mode:
• IN2 - green
• IN1 - red
• LOAD ON IN2 - red
• LOAD ON IN1 - is unlit
• SYNC - is unlit
• ALARM - red, sound alarm is presented
9. Switch on the external dc input circuit breaker.
Verify that the IPU1000 inverter(s) starts normally.
Verify that after about 10 or 15 seconds the indicators on STATIC SWITCH panel register as
follows:
• IN2, IN1, LOAD ON IN1, SYNC - green
• LOAD ON IN2, ALARM - unlit
10. Push the IN1/IN2 button and verify that the output is transferred to the IN2 (bypass input).
11. Push the button again and verify that the output is reconnected to the IN1 (the inverter).
12. Switch on the system's OUTPUT circuit breaker, operate the load and ensure that the system
is working properly.
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4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Turning the units on

1. Connecting the IPU1000 input to the dc source starts up the unit, provided the input
voltage is >51 Vdc for 48 V applications, or >25.5 Vdc for 24 Vdc applications.
2. When multiple units are connected in parallel, only when all parallel units are ready
will all of them connect their output circuit at the same time. Each unit’s output circuit
is separated from the parallel circuit by a relay.
3. When a battery backup is used with the IPU1000, the normally 48 Vdc (or 24 Vdc)
input power source should be set to 53~54 Vdc (26~27 Vdc) to keep the battery
properly charged.
4.2 Load level indicator

The ac output load level indicator is located on the left side of the IPU1000 front panel, and
consists of five LEDs arranged to form a bar graph.
4.3 ON / OFF button

The on/off button is located on the left side of the IPU1000 front panel, above the column of
five LEDs that form the load indicator. The button is recessed to prevent accidental operation.
Switching the unit off and on reinitializes the microprocessor. This can be done in the rare
case that the microprocessor "freezes" for any reason and the inverter stops functioning.
In the event that the IPU1000 powers itself off automatically due to a prolonged overload or
output short-circuit, it is necessary to press the on/off button for the inverter to resume
operation after resolution of the overload or short-circuit.
4.4 When dc input voltage is low

When the inverter is operating in battery mode (ac input is absent) the dc voltage decreases
slowly to the disconnect level, which is about 42 Vdc for 48 V applications or 21 Vdc for 24 V
applications. When the disconnect level is reached, the unit ceases operation to prevent deep
discharge of the batteries.
When the input dc voltage rises to >51 Vdc (or >25.5 Vdc) the IPU1000 restarts itself. This
hysteresis of 9 V (4.5 V) between shutdown level and restart level eliminates "hiccup"
behavior of the system when the input voltage is in the vicinity of the shutdown level.
4.5 When system is overloaded

When the output current exceeds 4.5 A (for 48 Vdc applications) or 2.25 A (for 24 Vdc
applications), LEDs #3 blinks and the IPU1000 shuts down. The unit attempts to resume
operation every few seconds, but shuts itself down again immediately if the overload
condition is still present. If the overload condition has ended, the unit returns to normal
operation.
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4.6 Load level and inverter status indicators

The front panel of the IPU1000 includes a column of five green LEDs.
Figure 11: Load level bar graph / Exceptional status indicator
These five LEDs serve as an ac output load indicator when the IPU1000 is in normal
mode, and as a status indicator in the event of an exceptional condition.
4.6.1 Load level indicator

When the IPU1000 is operating – that is, when it is receiving input power from an external dc
source – the column of five LEDs serves as a load-level indicator.
Table 1 explains how to interpret the LEDs in this situation.

Table 1: The LED column as a load-level indicator
LEDS LIT LED BEHAVIOR COMMENT
#1 Blinking Load level is between 0 and 20 %.
#1 Steady ON Load level is between 20 and 40 %.
#1 #2 Steady ON Load level is between 40 and 60 %.
#1 #2 #3 Steady ON Load level is between 60 and 80 %.
#1 #2 #3 #4 Steady ON Load level is between 80 and 100 %.
#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 All blinking The inverter is overloaded but still operating.
4.6.2 Inverter status indicator

When the inverter encounters an irregular condition – such as low input voltage or an
overload condition or an internal malfunction of the inverter – it uses the LED display as a
status indicator. Table 2 below explains how to interpret the LED display in such a situation.
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Table 2: The LED column as an exceptional status indicator.

LED
LEDS LIT COMMENT
BEHAVIOR
#1 Blinking Input dc failure.

The unit received circulation current from another, parallel-connected
#1, #2 Blinking
unit.
#1, #3 Blinking Unit is unable to communicate with parallel connected unit.
The unit was overloaded, and when the overload persisted during 7
#1, #2, #3 Blinking attempts of the unit to restart itself, the unit shut itself down
permanently.
#1, #2, #3, #4 Blinking Another type of error occurred related to parallel operation.
#1, #2, #3, #4, #5 Blinking Unit is currently overloaded but still operating.
#2, #3 Blinking Overtemperature
#3 Blinking Unit ceased operation due to overload.
Very high input current was detected and pulse-by-pulse protection
#3 , #4 Blinking
was activated.
Blinking in
#3, #4, #5 The unit has just been switched on and is initializing itself.
sequence
#5 Blinking The inverter is in the "off" state.
• The inverter is seriously overloaded, or there is a short-circuit in
the load or at the inverter output terminals.
Immediately upon detecting the overload or short-circuit, the

inverter automatically pauses itself (stops producing output), then
after a short wait tries to resume normal operation (LED #5 blinks,
LEDs #2, #3, and #4 turn on briefly).
If the overload or short-circuit condition persists the inverter again

pauses and after a short wait again tries to resume normal
operation.
#2, #3, & #4 Blinking
If the overload or short-circuit condition still persists, then after
total of 7 cycles of "pausing and retrying", the inverter turns itself
off and remains off, and LEDs #2, #3, and #4 blink on and off until
the overload or short-circuit condition is resolved.
After the overload or short-circuit condition has been resolved, to

restart the inverter it is necessary to push the on/off button on the
IPU1000 front panel.
• In the event of an internal malfunction of the inverter LEDs 2, 3,
and 4 continuously blink on and off.
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5. THE STATIC SWITCH

The front panel of the static switch unit is presented in Figure 12 below.
Figure 12: The Static Switch STSW1 Front Panel

Table 3 below lists the components along with a description of their individual functions found
on the STSW1 STATIC SWITCH front panel.
Table 3: Features of the STSW1 Static Switch Front Panel
PART FUNCTION
IN2 LED (green / red) Green when the bypass voltage and frequency are normal.
Otherwise red.
IN1 LED (green / red) Green when the inverter voltage is normal. Otherwise red
LOAD ON IN2 LED (red) Lit when the load is connected to the BYPASS. Flashes
during the check before the load transfer to the INVERTER.
Unlit when the load is connected to the INVERTER
LOAD ON IN1 LED (green) Lit when the load is connected to the INVERTER
SYNC LED (green) Lit when the BYPASS and INVERTER signal phases are
synchronized
ALARM LED (red) Lit when at least one of the following fault conditions is
presented:
• Load connected to the Bypass
• Bypass voltage or frequency is out of limit
• Inverter voltage is out of limit
• Inverter and Bypass are not synchronized
NOTE: In all these cases an audible alarm sounds.
IN1 / IN2 pushbutton Transfers the load between IN1 (the inverter) and IN2 (the
alternate input source)
ALARM OFF pushbutton Toggles sound alarm.
NOTE: If the Alarm Off button was activated, the alarm
resounds when a fresh system fault occurs.
RESET pushbutton Resets microcontroller. I Use only when the Static Switch unit
is not responding properly.
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To eliminate abnormal transfer condition, the STATIC SWITCH unit locks the load on
BYPASS if seven transfers occurred during 1MIN. In this case, a frequently
interrupted sound alarm is given. To take out the unit from this situation, push
INV/BYP button twice, transfer counter is be initialized.
Table 4 below lists and describes the different audible alarms:
Table 4: Audible alarms from the Static Switch

FAULT CONDITION AUDIBLE ALARM
IN2 (bypass) fault Continuous
IN1 (inverter) fault Continuous
Load on IN2 (bypass) Interruptive, low frequency (~1Hz)
Load is locked on IN2 for 1 minute after Interruptive, high frequency (~2Hz)
transfer
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6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 5: IPU1000 technical specifications

Power (kVA) 0.5 kVA 1 kVA
Topology Dual high frequency conversion
Control Dual 8-bit RISC microcontroller
Input
Voltage 24 Vdc nominal (21~30 Vdc) 48 Vdc nominal (42~60 Vdc)
Current 21 A (max.) 20 A (max.)
Psophometric noise <2 mV at full load
Low voltage shutdown 21 ± 0.5 Vdc 42 ± 0.5 Vdc
Output
Voltage 220/230 Vac
Power 500 VA / 350 W 1000 VA / 700 W
Efficiency (dc-ac) 88 % @ 24 Vdc 90 % @ 48 Vdc
Frequency 50/60 Hz ± 0.1 % (free-mode)
Synchronization range 45~66 Hz
Synchronization system Digital PLL
Waveform Pure sine wave
1.5 % max. for linear load
THD
4 % max. for nonlinear load
Crest factor 3:1 max. for nonlinear load
Voltage regulation
±1 % (static), recovery within 500 μS
(line & load)
General
Parallel configuration Up to 10 units in parallel
Efficiency (dc-ac) 87 % @ 48 Vdc full load 85 % @ 24 Vdc full load
1500 Vac input-output
Isolation voltage 1500 Vac output-chassis
500 Vdc input-chassis
Input right polarity, output over-voltage, output overload & short circuit
Protection (inherent by pulse-by-pulse), LVD (low input voltage disconnection),
over-temperature
Display 5 LEDs indicate load level and exceptional conditions
LED indications Status, ON, dc low voltage, overload
Safety IEC 950 (EN 60950)
EMC (including shelf) EN 300-386-2, EN 50082-1, EN 55022
Audible noise <50 dbA @1.5 m
Temperature -10 ~ +50 °C -10 ~ +45 °C
Signalization 2 dry contacts (fault indication)
Dimensions WxHxD (mm) 202 x 44 x 243
Weight (without shelf) 1.5 Kg
All specification are typical and are subject to change without prior notice.
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1 KVA, WITH STATIC SWITCH

User Guide and Instruction Manual

Release 1.1, June 2009

Har Hotzvim Industrial Park,

Gamatronic Electronic Industries Ltd.

1. THE IPU1000 TELECOM DC/AC INVERTER .......................................................1

Model IPU1000 User Guide and Instruction Manual iii

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1. THE IPU1000 TELECOM DC/AC INVERTER

1.2 Principles of Operation

1.3 Operating multiple IPU1000 units

HVDC link Vout

Aux. DC-DC V1 LED display

Figure 1: Block diagram of the IPU1000

Figure 2: IPU1000 in stand-alone configuration

Figure 3: Multiple IPU1000 units in a parallel configuration

Figure 4: Multiple IPU1000 units paralleled, with Static Switch

Figure 5: Single IPU1000 unit

Figure 6: Rear panel of an IPU1000 module

Figure 7: Two units in parallel - front view

Figure 8: Two units in parallel - common rear panel

Figure 9: Main system components

Figure 10: Terminal connections and main circuit breakers

4.1 Turning the units on

4.2 Load level indicator

4.3 ON / OFF button

4.4 When dc input voltage is low

4.5 When system is overloaded

4.6 Load level and inverter status indicators

Figure 11: Load level bar graph / Exceptional status indicator

4.6.1 Load level indicator

Table 1 explains how to interpret the LEDs in this situation.

4.6.2 Inverter status indicator

Table 2: The LED column as an exceptional status indicator.

#1 Blinking Input dc failure.

Immediately upon detecting the overload or short-circuit, the

If the overload or short-circuit condition persists the inverter again

After the overload or short-circuit condition has been resolved, to

5. THE STATIC SWITCH

Figure 12: The Static Switch STSW1 Front Panel

Table 3: Features of the STSW1 Static Switch Front Panel

Table 4: Audible alarms from the Static Switch

Table 5: IPU1000 technical specifications

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