Testing & Commissioning Procedure for UPS System

1. Purpose
The UPS System located normally in the LV rooms supports critical telephone & data
room sockets, central equipment in the BMS, Server and security rooms etc. for a period
of 30 minutes or more until power is restored. The UPS system provides
continuous, regulated AC power to the loads under normal and abnormal
conditions, including loss of the utility AC power.
The purpose of this procedure is to define the step by step method to implement the
correct practices for the precommissioning & commissioning of “UPS System”through
the guidelines contained herein so as to ensure that the job execution complies with the
project requirements and serves the intended function to satisfactory level.

2. Required Tools

 Portable Hand tools

 Step Ladder
 Multimeter
 Megger

3. Procedue

3.1. Precommissioning Procedure for UPS System

(1) Ensure that the UPS System installation is complete and mechanical completion is
approved & all comments on the installation are incorporated.
(2) Ensure that no damage has occurred between mechanical completion &
precommissioning.
(3) Replace damaged components, if any
(4) Ensure the installation is in line with the approved shop drawings, local authority
codes & manufacturer’s recommendations.
(5) Verify the following as regards to wiring & installation:
– Check ground connection
– Check tightness of power parts
 – Check the setting of electronic board
– Check all power fuses for continuity
– Check all switches / breakers are in open position
– Check the system is interfaced with the BMS

3.2. Commissioning Procedure for UPS System

1. Ensure that all the precommissioning checks are carried out successfully.
2. Ensure that the customer support representative from the equipment manufacturer is
present to check & start the UPS units.

Pre-Power checks:
– Verify that all UPS isolators & battery breaker are open
– Verify that correct voltage (380 VAC/ 415 VAC) is selected on power
supply transformers T2 & T3.
– Check & verify the UPS voltage output.
– Verify that control switches (Q1,Q2 & Q3) on UPS logic board are open.

Rectifier Section
– Apply mains voltage to input & record.
– Close input isolator
– Set Q3 on UPS logic board to ON position
– Check the rectifier output & record VDC (if necessary adjust by R21 on rectifier
logic board)
– Check battery voltage & polarity
– Check battery breaker

Inverter Section

– Set the inverter switch Q2 on UPS logic board to ON position, the inverter will ramp-up
to nominal voltage.
– Record the output voltage & frequency Output switch section
– Close by-pass isolator
– Set Q1 on UPS logic board to ON position
– Close output isolator
– Measure & record the output voltage
 UPS function test

1. Simulate a power black-out by switching off the input isolator, the inverter will run on
batteries & following messages will be displayed: ‘Battery on load’
2. Close the input isolator
3. Turn off the inverter, the load will be transferred to by-pass.
4. Turn ON the inverter & verify that the load will be transferred automatically to the
inverter.
5. Ensure that proper cooling is taking place

Alarms Test

The following alarms shall be checked

Inverter OFF / load on by pass
Battery CB open
Output switch open
By-pass switch open
Rectifier OFF
UPS on maintenance by-pass

Check & verify the mimic diagram functions finally.

3. Appendixes

 Precommissioning Checklists for UPS System

 Commissioning Checklist for UPS System

UPS systems commissioning test and inspection procedures

The UPS systems commissioning test and inspection procedures are to conform to;

• BS EN 50091-1:1993 - Specification for Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). General and Safety
Requirements, AND

• IEC 62040-3 (Draft Edition – 2) in particular the Efficiency test procedures outlined in its "Annexure-J".

These procedures to include:

1. Visual Inspection:
a. Visually inspect all equipment for signs of damage or foreign materials.
b. Observe the type of ventilation, the cleanliness of the room, the use of proper signs, and any other safety
related factors.

2. Mechanical Inspection:
a. Check all the power connections for tightness.
b. Check all the control wiring terminations and plugs for tightness or proper seating.

3. Electrical Pre-check:
a. Check the DC bus for a possible short circuit.
b. Check input and Bypass power for proper voltages and phase rotation.
c. Check all lamp test functions.

4. Initial UPS Startup:

a. Verify that all the alarms are in a "go" condition.
b. Energize the UPS module and verify the proper DC, walkup, and AC phase on.
c. Check the DC link holding voltage, AC output voltages, and output waveforms.
d. Check the final DC link voltage and Inverter AC output. Adjust if required.
e. Check for the proper synchronization.
f. Check for the voltage difference between the Inverter output and the Bypass source.
g. Perform full-load, step-load, and battery discharge tests using supplier furnished load bank.