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Centric Series
Centric Series
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101SBD6*.
UPS SYSTEM
Installation Guide
for models 50 kW - 200 kW
50 kVA model
200 kVA model
with internal battery
2MUM-PPCN/1
GAMATRONIC, A SOLAREDGE DIVISION
The use of an internal maintenance bypass switch with this UPS is not compatible with a parallel
configuration. If a parallel configuration with a maintenance bypass switch is desired, the maintenance
bypass switch must be external to the UPSs.
The product described in this document may cause interference with radio communications if not installed and used
according to the user guide and/or installation guide. Operation of the product in a residential area may cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Be aware that the
product is intended for use in a commercial or industrial setting.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Do’s ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Don’ts ............................................................................................................................................ 9
2. SYSTEM STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................................... 10
3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Installation Checklist .......................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Installation Procedure ........................................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 Visual Inspection ................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Site Preparation – Physical ................................................................................... 14
3.2.3 Site Preparation – Electrical .................................................................................. 16
3.2.4 Cabling .................................................................................................................. 16
3.2.5 Powering-up the system ....................................................................................... 29
3.3 Initial configuration ............................................................................................................. 30
3.3.1 Continuing first-time start-up process ................................................................... 33
3.3.2 Define the IP Address of Centric ........................................................................... 34
3.4 Testing................................................................................................................................ 35
3.4.1 Blackout Test ........................................................................................................ 35
3.4.2 Test Under Load ................................................................................................... 35
3.4.3 Check IP Communication with Controller ............................................................. 35
4. MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................... 36
4.1.1 Input and output dry contacts ................................................................................ 37
4.1.2 Emergency Power Off – EPO (manual) ................................................................ 39
4.1.3 LVD battery protector ............................................................................................ 40
5. INSERTING AND REMOVING POWER MODULES ................................................................................. 41
5.1 Insertion of power modules at system installation ............................................................. 42
5.2 Replacement of a module in an installed system .............................................................. 44
5.3 Addition of a module in an installed system ....................................................................... 46
5.4 Removing a module from an installed system ................................................................... 49
6. PARALLEL OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 52
6.1 Theory ................................................................................................................................ 52
6.1.1 Decentralized static switch method....................................................................... 52
6.1.2 Parallel communication ......................................................................................... 53
6.1.3 Current sharing ..................................................................................................... 54
6.1.4 EPO and parallel operation ................................................................................... 56
6.1.5 Manual bypass and parallel operation .................................................................. 56
6.2 Instructions for parallel configuration ................................................................................. 57
6.3 Replacing a UPS in a parallel configuration....................................................................... 65
6.3.1 Shutting down one unit in a parallel configuration ................................................ 66
6.3.2 Transferring the UPS to maintenance bypass mode ............................................ 67
6.3.3 Returning the UPS back to normal mode from maintenance bypass mode ......... 68
7. FALLBACK PUSH-BUTTON CONTROL PANEL .................................................................................... 69
8. CIRCUIT BREAKER SELECTIVITY ..................................................................................................... 70
9. USING THE UPS WITH A GENERATOR ............................................................................................. 72
9.1 The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) ............................................................................... 72
10. PERIODIC PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 74
10.1 Objectives .......................................................................................................................... 74
10.2 Recommended Tools ......................................................................................................... 74
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Major components of the Centric (200 and 100 kW models) ....................................... 10
Figure 2: Major components of the Centric (50 kW model) ......................................................... 11
Figure 3: Recommended clearances around the Centric UPS .................................................... 15
Figure 4: Main power terminals on the rear of the Centric .......................................................... 18
Figure 5: Close-up of the main terminals (200 kW model) ........................................................... 19
Figure 6: Close-up of the main terminals (100 kW model) ........................................................... 19
Figure 7: Close-up of the main terminals (50 kW model) ............................................................. 20
Figure 8: Recommended standard system connections ............................................................. 22
Figure 9: Recommended system connections, with input isolation transformer ..................... 23
Figure 10: Attaching the cable stress reliever .............................................................................. 26
Figure 11: Attaching the cable stress reliever – another view .................................................... 26
Figure 12: Connecting the battery cabinet to the UPS ................................................................. 28
Figure 13: Initial configuration wizard, "Start" screen ................................................................. 30
Figure 14: Initial configuration wizard: password entry .............................................................. 30
Figure 15: Initial configure wizard: number of battery sets ........................................................ 31
Figure 16: Initial configure wizard: battery capacity in Ah ......................................................... 31
Figure 17: Initial configure wizard: set time zone ........................................................................ 32
Figure 18: Finish configuration wizard .......................................................................................... 32
Figure 19: The "alarms" icon indicates alarm conditions ............................................................ 33
Figure 20: IP address configuration ............................................................................................... 34
Figure 21: Minor connector groupings on the Centric rear panel ............................................... 36
Figure 22: Closer view of dry contact terminals in connector group 1 ...................................... 37
Figure 23: Close-up of connector group 2 ..................................................................................... 38
Figure 24: Pin numbers in D9 connectors ..................................................................................... 38
Figure 25: Connections for EPO switch and battery trip coil ...................................................... 39
Figure 58: LVD wiring diagram ........................................................................................................ 40
Figure 26: Location of the UPS modules in the 200, 100, and 100 kW models .......................... 43
Figure 27: Turning off a module (200 kVA system) ...................................................................... 44
Figure 28: "Status > Modules" screen ........................................................................................... 44
Figure 29: Verifying status of replacement module ...................................................................... 45
Figure 30: Status > Modules > Output ............................................................................................ 46
Figure 31: “Model Type” screen for a 175 kW system ................................................................. 47
Figure 32: ”Model Type” screen for a 200 kW system ................................................................. 47
Figure 33: “Number of modules” screen ....................................................................................... 47
Figure 34: Verifying status of added module ................................................................................ 48
Figure 35: Status > Modules > Output ............................................................................................ 49
Figure 36: “Number of modules” screen ....................................................................................... 50
Figure 37: Turning off a module ..................................................................................................... 50
Figure 38: "Status > Modules" screen ........................................................................................... 51
Figure 39: The static switch in context (stand-alone system) ..................................................... 52
Figure 40: Parallel comm. connections (cable cat.no. GPIN15350) ............................................ 53
Figure 41: Conceptual view of current sharing connections for 3 UPSs ................................... 54
Figure 42: Conceptual view of current sharing connections for 4 UPSs ................................... 54
Figure 43: Conceptual summary of special cabling for parallel operation ................................ 55
Figure 44: Current-sharing cable .................................................................................................... 56
iv Centric Installation Guide, rel. 4.7
GAMATRONIC, A SOLAREDGE DIVISION
LIST OF TABLES
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The UPS system is designed for industrial applications and harsh environments. Nevertheless the
UPS is a sophisticated power system and should be handled with appropriate care, according to
the following guidelines.
WARNING
This system can cause DC in the PE line.
WARNING
ALL IT INSTALLATIONS SHALL REQUIRE AN
ISOLATION INPUT TRANSFORMER.
THE SYSTEM WORKS WITH ALL TN-X-X AND TT
INSTALLATIONS.
ALL PE BONDING OF THE SYSTEM MUST COMPLY
WITH LOCAL CODE IN ACCORDANCE TO THE GIRD
TYPE.
1.1 Do’s
Read this manual carefully before starting installation and operation of the UPS.
Review the safety precautions described below to avoid injury to users and damage to the
equipment.
UPS must be installed in a restricted access location only.
All power connections must be completed by a licensed electrician who is experienced in
wiring this type of equipment, and who is familiar with the local electrical codes and
regulations. Improper wiring may cause injury to personnel, or death, or damage to the
equipment.
Ensure all power is disconnected before performing installation or maintenance.
Leave at least 20 cm of clearance space between the ventilation openings of the UPS and other
objects or walls.
The UPS must be well grounded to the building’s grounding system with a conductor that has a
current carrying capacity that matches the rating of the UPS.
Battery installation, battery maintenance, and battery replacement shall be performed only by
authorized service personnel.
Pay attention to all DANGER, CAUTION, and WARNING notices affixed to the inside and outside
of the UPS.
Keep the surroundings clean, uncluttered and free from excess moisture.
Keep the operating environment within the parameters stated in this document.
Allow only qualified technicians to service the UPS. There are no user-serviceable components. Do
not try to repair it yourself!
Use the UPS only for its intended purpose.
The batteries should preferably be installed next to the UPS, or as close to it as is practically
possible.
If you remove a UPS module from the Centric while the module is operating, wait five minutes
before reinserting the module. This allows the module’s capacitors time to discharge.
FAST FUSES (SEMICONDUCTOR FUSES) must be used between the battery and the Centric,
and on the rectifier ac input line. For example, the Ferraz Shawmut A70QS fuse.
Don’ts
Do not open the cover of the UPS or the battery cabinets under any circumstances. All UPS panels
and doors should be closed.
Do not insert any objects through the ventilation holes.
Do not put objects on the UPS.
Do not move the UPS while it is operating.
Do not use the UPS outdoors. This unit is designed up to pollution degree 2 only.
Do not turn the UPS upside down during transportation.
Do not connect or disconnect the cable to the battery cabinet before the battery circuit breaker is
turned OFF.
Do not turn ON the battery circuit breaker when the battery cabinet is disconnected from the UPS.
Do not install the UPS next to gas or electrical heaters. A restricted location is recommended in
order to prevent access by unauthorized personnel.
If you remove a UPS module from the Centric while the module is operating, do not reinsert the
module immediately. Wait five minutes.
WARNING:
RISK OF SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE UPS!!!
2. SYSTEM STRUCTURE
The Centric is available in three cabinet sizes:
200 kVA – holds up to eight internal UPS modules
WARNING
FOR ALL UNITS WITH BUILT IN BATTERY BREAKER
THERE MUST BE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF
ACCESS. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE THE BATTERY
BREAKER MUST BE UNINSTALLED AND
REMOUNTED ON THE WALL ADJACENT TO THE
SYSTEM.
3. INSTALLATION
ALL POWER CONNECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED BY A LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN WHO IS EXPERIENCED IN WIRING THIS TYPE OF
EQUIPMENT, AND WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES AND REGULATIONS.
S i t e P r e p a r a t i o n – P h ys i c a l
Recommended:
betw. +15 °C and +25 °C
(+59 °F and +77 ° F)
Check ambient temperature. 3.2.2 Step 1
Min/max: –10 °C and +40 °C
(+14 °F and +104 °F)
Check humidity and condensation. No condensation/dampness. .2.2 Step 2
3
Check ventilation. Proper airflow to batteries. 3.2.2 Step 3
Check foundation and access. Adequate structure and access. 3.2.2 Step 4
Check for adequate clearances. See Table 1 and Figure 3. 3.2.2 Step 5
3.2.4 Cabling
3.2.4.1 NEUTRAL LINE
During both installation and operation of the Centric, a neutral line must always be
connected to the UPS. This neutral line must be connected at all times while the UPS is
working and should not be disconnected at any time.
Caution: If at any time the neutral line becomes disconnected, there will be no input or
output reference voltage because the input neutral line and the output neutral line are
physically linked together. This may result in the system defining its own reference voltage,
which will be set by the load distribution between the three phases. This may cause
serious damage to the UPS.
WARNING
ALL IT INSTALLATIONS SHALL REQUIRE AN ISOLATION
INPUT TRANSFORMER.
THE SYSTEM WORKS WITH ALL TN-X-X AND TT
INSTALLATIONS.
ALL PE BONDING OF THE SYSTEM MUST COMPLY WITH
LOCAL CODE IN ACCORDANCE TO THE GIRD TYPE.
The UPS can be connceted to any class 3 infertsructure, the UPS provides calss 2 input
lightning protection and class 1 output protection while operating in normal mode. For dual
feed insallation, the installer is required to add a separate lightning protector in the bypass
input circuit breaker cabinet.
Before connecting the main input and output cables to the Centric main terminals, verify that the circuit
breakers on the feed board are in the OFF position.
Connect the rectifier ac input, bypass ac input, and ac output cables to the Centric.
Refer to Figure 8 or Figure 9, and to Figure 4 and Figure 6 below. The lower rear panel of the Centric must
be removed for access to the main terminals.
To the electrical board to which the UPS is connected, affix a sign or label with the following
content:
WARNING: There is a UPS attached to this electrical board. The UPS’s neutral line also
serves as its ground connection. To avoid electric shock, DO NOT DISCONNCECT THE
UPS’s NEUTRAL LINE WHEN THE UPS IS OPERATING.
In the event that the UPS has been disconnected from the ac mains for four months or
longer following its delivery to the customer site, the UPS must be connected to the ac
mains and operated with no load for a period of four hours, before applying a load.
Any connection diagrams and/or installation instructions in this document are Gamatronic's
recommendation for connecting the UPS to the infrastructure of a typical customer site. These
recommendations are subject to modification, if such modification is necessary to bring the
installation into compliance with the local, state, provincial, or national electrical laws and
regulations in effect at the installation site, in whatever country that may be.
50 kW model
(Recommended torque value for main ac and dc terminal connections: 1.9 Nm)
Any connection diagrams and/or installation instructions in this document are Gamatronic's
recommendation for connecting the UPS to the infrastructure of a typical customer site. These
recommendations are subject to modification, if such modification is necessary to bring the
installation into compliance with the local, state, provincial, or national electrical laws and
regulations in effect at the installation site, in whatever country that may be.
Suitably rated circuit breakers must be installed between the Centric and the electrical panel.
Refer to Figure 8 or Figure 9 for system connections, and Table 2 and Table 3 for circuit breaker
recommendations.
See Chapter 8 for a discussion of the issue of circuit breaker selectivity.
Connection of the Centric UPS to the electrical panels must be performed only by a licensed
electrician experienced with similar systems.
Warning: When two separate input lines are used for rectifier and bypass input,
the Neutral line must be shared (as in Figure 8 and Figure 9).
Warning: When using a residual current device on the UPS output it must be Type B.
In the event that the UPS has been disconnected from the ac mains for four
months or longer following its delivery to the customer site, the UPS must be
connected to the ac mains and operated with no load for a period of four hours,
before applying a load.
Note: If local electrical codes are stricter than the above recommendations, the local
codes take priority.
Table 4.1: (Icw) Rated short time withstand current and I(pk) Rated Peak short circuit value.
IMPORTANT:
Protective device must be configured to open within:
1 grid cycle upon I (sc) ≤ 10 I(n)
4 grid cycles upon I (sc) ≤ 5 I(n)
Notes:
● The battery must be connected to the UPS and available (battery fuses in place) at initial system
startup.
● The Centric supports the use of standard lead-acid batteries, and also lithium-ion batteries. If you plan
to use lithium-ion batteries, consult with your dealer to be sure that the battery setup parameter values
are appropriate for the batteries you will be using.
For the 200 kVA model, the battery’s “midpoint” connection is to the Centric’s neutral bus
bar (see Figure 5.)
FAST FUSES (SEMICONDUCTOR FUSES) must be used between the battery and the Centric.
For example, the Bussmann “FWH” fuse.
20 °C 100 %
30 °C 50 %
40 °C 25 %
3. On the next screen, indicate the number of battery sets connected to the UPS.
“Battery cabinet” here means “a set of 60 batteries” (“battery set”, for short). A battery set may be
housed in one or more physical cabinets. So if you have two cabinets of 30 batteries each, choose
“1” on this screen. If you have four cabinets of 30 batteries each, choose “2”.
4. Indicate the capacity of the connected batteries in ampere/hours (Ah), then press "Next".
(This capacity figure is used by the UPS when in battery mode to calculate the amount of backup
time remaining.)
If you are not sure of your batteries’ Ah capacity, look at one of the batteries in the battery cabinet(s).
The Ah rating is usually indicated on the battery's exterior. The Ah rating of a single battery is the
same as for the entire cabinet. Enter this number in the wizard screen.
5. Scroll through the list to find your time zone, select the time zone, and then press "Next".
3.4 Testing
Perform the following tests on the Centric unit.
Configure the network connections of the external computer so that the computer is in the same
domain as the UPS – that is, so that the first three nodes of the computer’s IP address match the
first three nodes of the UPS’s IP address.
For example, if the UPS’s IP address is “192.212.118.100”, define your computer’s IP address as
“192.212.118.xxx”, where “xxx” is a number other than “100” in this case.
3.Open a browser on the external computer and enter the IP address of the UPS’s system
controller in the browser’s address field to verify that you can reach the Web server on the system
controller. You should see the UPS’s main menu.
4. MISCELLANEOUS CONNECTIONS
Besides the main power terminals, there are a number of other connectors on the rear panel of the Centric.
These miscellaneous connectors are three locations, which we will refer to as connector groups 1, 2, and 3.
These connector groups are shown in Figure 21, and close-up views of the connectors are shown further
on in the text where relevant.
(50 kW model)
Figure 21: Minor connector groupings on the Centric rear panel
Figure 25: Connections for EPO switch and battery trip coil
(Connector Group 3)
Warning: If you remove a UPS module from the Centric while the module is operating,
wait five minutes before reinserting the module. This allows the module’s capacitors
time to discharge.
50 kW model
Figure 27: Location of the UPS modules in the 200, 100, and 100 kW models
6.Unscrew the two screws that secure the module in place – one screw on the left side, one on
the right side of the module’s front panel.
7.Remove the module entirely. (Before you take the module out of the shelf, have a place where
to lay it down after it is removed.)
8.Slide the replacement module all the way into the module shelf. Push the module inward gently
but firmly to ensure proper seating of the module’s rear connectors. Fasten the module to the
UPS frame with two screws type M5 conical, one on the left and one on the right of the module
face.
9.Navigate to "Status > Modules" and select the replacement module (the modules are numbered
from bottom to top). Then tap the Nominals button near the bottom of the screen, and verify that
the values for output voltage, output frequency, and frequency range match the system nominal
settings.
10.Navigate to "Operation > Turn on/off > Modules on". Select the module to be switched "ON"
and press "Confirm". (You may be prompted for the system password.)
11.To verify that the module is operating normally, navigate to the module status screen
("Main screen > Status > Modules"), press on the icon of the module that was just switched on,
and verify that the status is "ON" for these five items: PFC, Inverter, Dc relay, Input relay, Output
relay. Verify that the other fields are also normal (“in range” or “OK”).
A password is required to perform this function. If you do not have the required password,
contact your distributor or sales agent.
A password is required to perform this function. If you do not have the required password,
contact Gamatronic Support.
6.Slide the module all the way into the module shelf. Push the module inward gently but firmly to
ensure proper seating of the module’s rear connectors. Fasten the module to the UPS frame with
two screws type M5 conical, one on the left and one on the right of the module face. Verify that
the new module address is the number shelf where inserted.
7.Navigate to "Status > Modules" and select the new module. (The modules are numbered from
bottom to top). Then tap the Nominals button near the bottom of the screen, and verify that the
values for output voltage, output frequency, and frequency range match the system nominal
settings.
8. If the module was perviously shut down, navigate to "Operation > Turn on/off > Modules on".
Select the replacement module and press Confirm. (You may be prompted for the system
password.)
9.To verify that the new module is operating normally, navigate to the module status screen
("Main screen > Status > Modules"), press on the icon of the module that was just switched on,
and verify that the status is "ON" for these five items: PFC, Inverter, Dc relay, Input relay, Output
relay. Verify that the other fields are also normal.
A password is required to perform this function. If you do not have the required
password, contact your distributor or sales agent.
3. From the system main menu, choose "Operation > Turn on/off > Modules off".
4. On the screen, choose the module to be removed. The modules are numbered from bottom
to top. The outline of the module you choose becomes highlighted.
6. PARALLEL OPERATION
6.1 Theory
When two or more Centric units are deployed in parallel, they are connected according to the decentralized
static switch method (see below). Special technical solutions and control algorithms are implemented to
synchronize all units in the system to prevent circulation of energy between them and to isolate a faulty unit
from the common power bus. In addition, an active current sharing circuit regulates the output voltage of
each UPS to provide optimal load sharing between the units.
One of the parallel UPS systems assumes the role of “Master”. This unit is synchronized to the mains
power. The other units operate as “Slaves” and are synchronized to the Master. (The function of Master is
assumed by the first system to be switched on during the parallel start-up process. This is transparent to
the system operator.)
Warning: the four-wire current-sharing cable is for units that are using older (rev. 2) power
modules only. If your system is using only rev.4 power modules, skip this section.
When two or more Centric units are operated in parallel, it is required that their current-sharing terminals be
connected together: yellow to yellow, orange to orange, red to red, and blue to blue. Connecting two or
more Centric units via their current-sharing terminals causes current-sharing to be take place between all
the modules of both systems together.
When three or more Centric units are operated in parallel, their current-sharing terminals should be
connected together as shown in Figure 42; for example:
Connect the current-sharing terminals on UPS "X" to those on UPS "Y", AND
Connect the current-sharing terminals on UPS "Y" to those on UPS "Z".
The parallel cable kit, supplied by Gamatronic, includes a prepared current sharing cable or cables.
When connecting current-sharing terminals, it is irrelevant which UPS is the "master" UPS and which are
the "slaves".
The parallel UPSs must be connected to one another via their current sharing terminals (see
Figure 25), using the current sharing cable supplied in the cable kit (see Figure 45). The kit
includes cables for current sharing between two, three or four Centric units in parallel.
In the event that the customer desires to install two or more UPS systems in a parallel
configuration:
● Gamatronic's prior approval of the details of the installation and configuration is
required. Including approval of the parties participating in the commissioning and
deployment of the UPS is required.
For parallel configurations of two or more Centric UPSs, the following important information applies:
● The sum of the length of the bypass input and output cables must be the same on all of the UPSs and
must be at least 10 meters long.
● The number of power modules in each UPS must be the same (±1 module).
● If one or more of the UPSs gets switched off (whether manually or automatically), the output circuit
breaker of each "off" UPSs must be switched off by the user, to avoid a forced transfer to bypass of the
remaining UPSs, and errors in the computation of load sharing.
When reading this section, refer also to the appropriate connection diagram
1.The Centric units should be located near to one another. They must be connected to one
another in a ring configuration using the parallel communication cables supplied in the cable kit.
Table 8: Cable sets for parallel configurations
The supplied cables allow for a maximum of about 5 meters between UPSs. Keep this in mind
when positioning the UPSs.
2.In a parallel configuration, the length of the bypass input cable must be the same on all of the
UPSs, and the bypass input cables must be at least 10 meters in length.
3.In each of the Centric units that are to be connected in parallel, the jumper labeled “J5 master”
must be removed from circuit board PC3001, a long, narrow, “L”-shaped board located at the left
rear of the Centric.
Figure 47: Rear of the Centric, showing the Figure 48: Closeup of the master jumper
PC3001 circuit board
4.Connect the UPSs in a ring configuration via the two 15-pin parallel communication terminals
on each UPS. Use the supplied cables. See Figure 21, Figure 25
5.Verify that each UPS’s output circuit breaker is in the OFF position (CB5 in the connection
diagram).
6.Turn on one of the systems. This system will become the “master” system. Wait until the
automatic startup procedure is complete – you will see the main menu screen. It should read
“UPS ON, Normal mode”, and there should be no alarms present. (If there are active alarms,
resolve any problems before continuing.)
You can have up to four systems in a parallel configuration. Once the master system has
completed the start-up process (step 6 above), the remaining systems (slave systems) can be
switched on together. Wait until they finish start-up and verify that each system is in “Normal”
mode and has no active alarms.
9.Put the slave systems in multisystem mode (Main menu > Setup > System > Multisystem
mode).
10. For each slave system, compare the output voltage of each phase to that of the master
system. Any voltage difference should be no greater than 2 Vac. If the difference in output voltage
is greater than 2 V for any phase, navigate to the “Main Menu > Status” screen, tap the “Modules”
icon, and then tap the “output” button at the bottom of the page.
You will see the ac output voltage display, per module. By tapping on each of the module icons
on the left side of the screen you can see which modules have an output voltage that is more than
±2 V different from the master system.
For each module with an “out of range” output voltage, note which module it is, which phase or
phases are out of range, and what the voltage is. The system must disconnceted from all others
and the modules in the unit must be shut down. Once the module that has a variant outputvoltage
is found, Then, navigate to
“Main menu > Setup > Modules > Ac output voltage adjustment”
and change the output voltage for the problematic module phase. Repat this for each phase and
module until the full system is able to supply the desired output voltage.
11.When you have verified that all of the slave systems have output voltages within ±2 V of the
master system, put each system in bypass mode
(Main menu > Operation > Transfer > Transfer load to bypass).
12.For each slave system, compare the output voltage of each phase to that of the master
system, as you did above, except that now the systems are in bypass mode. Any voltage
difference should be no greater than 2 Vac.
13.Return all of the systems to bypass mode.
14.Move the output circuit breaker of each UPS to the ON position. (CB5 in the connection
diagrams).
15.Compare the output current from each pair of systems. Under full load, the difference in output
current between any two systems should not exceed ±10 % of the total system output current.
16.The parallel systems are now ready for use for any loads up to the maximum rated output in
kW of the combined systems.
17. Transfer to inverter.
To keep the load running in inverter load, the remaining units in the parallel configuration must have
enough vertical redundancy to support the additional load of the UPS that needs to be serviced. This can
be done by simply disconnecting the input, output and battery circuit breakers of the single UPS that needs
to be serviced. The other units powering the load will evenly distribute the remaining load between the
power modules across each UPS. This enables a technician, after turning off ALL the input, output and
battery circuit breakers, to work safely on the UPS. The technician can perform full maintenance
procedures, load testing and even replace the unit without any interruption of power to the load.
If the remaining units are not able to support the additional load level or the units are running with a
common battery, the entire parallel configuration will have to be put into maintenance bypass mode (skip to
section 6.3.2). When in maintenance bypass mode the units do not supply power to the load, and UPSs
can be isolated from the mains power. This enables a technician, after turning off ALL the input, output and
battery circuit breakers, to work safely on the UPS. The technician can perform full maintenance
procedures, load testing and even replace the unit without any interruption of power to the load. This mode
of operation is also commonly referred to as "wrap around maintenance bypass".
Warning:
If using a shared battery, simply disconnecting the battery breakers to a single unit will not
disconnect the dc voltage from the battery terminals. Dc voltage will be supplied for the
other modules. To safely disconnect a single unit the full parallel configuration must be put
in to maintenance bypass and all input, output and battery circuit breakers be opened
Shutting down one UPS unit in a parallel configuration, with redundancy to handle the full load
1. Verify that each system has 2 parallel communication cables and they are all connected in a ring
configuration. (If this is not in place you risk dropping the load)
2. On the system controller select SYSTEM OFF on the unit to be replaced.
(This will evenly rout the load supported by the UPS to the remaining UPSs in the parallel
configuration)
3. Switch OFF the output circuit breaker of the unit to be replaced.
4. Switch OFF the input and bypass circuit breakers of the unit to be replaced.
5. Switch OFF the dc (battery) circuit breaker of the unit to be replaced.
6. Disconnect the UPS from the EPO cables.
7. Disconnect the UPS from the Forced Bypass cable
8. Disconnect the UPS from the parallel cables.
In normal operation, the UPS's ac circuit breakers are positioned as shown in Figure 1, Table 10
See Figure 1 for C.B. locations)
Table 10: Normal Mode CB Configuration
Battery box input Rectifier ac Bypass ac UPS AC output Maintenance bypass
(on battery box) input input (C.B. 5) (C.B. 6)
(C.B. 2) (C.B. 3)
ON ON ON ON OFF
Verify 0V across all terminals in the system. The system is now in maintenance bypass mode and can now
be safely serviced.
The system is now in normal mode (inverter mode) and is now supporting the load.
Selection of circuit breakers to achieve discrimination involves the consideration of two factors: thermal
tripping and magnetic tripping. Circuit breakers can have one or both of these tripping characteristics.
Magnetic tripping is activated immediately when the current though the circuit breaker exceeds a specific
limit. Magnetic tripping can include a deliberate delay, depending on the design of the specific circuit
breaker chosen.
Thermal tripping responds, with a delay, to lower-level, longer-term current excesses. Thermal tripping can
be useful on circuits that are subject to expected short-term current overload, such as when a load with
high-inrush current is turned on. In such a case you would only want the circuit breaker to trip if the current
overload continued for an abnormal length of time.
Using Figure 56 as an example, optimal discrimination of circuit breakers in series can be achieved by
choosing them in such a way that when a short circuit occurs, the response of circuit breaker feeding the
bypass line (CB01) line will be based on thermal (slower-acting) tripping, while the circuit breaker closest to
the short circuit (CB05) will respond based on magnetic (instantaneous) tripping. In most cases we would
want the intermediate circuit breaker (CB03) to respond thermally to a short in Load 2, but with a shorter
delay than that of CB01.
See Table 2 for maximum rectifier input current values and maximum bypass input current values.
See Table 3 for recommended circuit breaker ratings.
In order to protect the UPS's bypass contactor and also the main input of the UPS, for all scenarios
including short circuit, Gamatronic recommends the following:
The circuit breaker that feeds the bypass input line and the circuit breaker feeding the main input of
UPS shall have no magnetic protection delay, or a maximum magnetic protection delay of 50 msec.
This ensures that the circuit breaker will interrupt the short circuit before any damage can be done
to the static switch contactor and the UPS modules.
If you choose to use a time-delay circuit breaker on the bypass input line, recommended
rating of the breaker is approximately six times the maximum bypass input current.
When using a circuit breaker with delayed magnetic protection, the ability of the cables and the rest
of the infrastructure to withstand a short circuit must be taken in account.
Where the local electrical code is more stringent than the above recommendations, the local code
takes priority.
Figure 57 illustrates the timing factors involved when using an ATS. For proper functioning of the UPS, the
values used for T3 and T4 must be greater than 10 seconds. The optimum delay times can be revealed
with a little testing, and may vary from site to site, depending on the UPS, on the loads, and on the
particular ATS being used.
10.1 Objectives
Periodic preventive maintenance is performed on the Centric to verify that the UPS and its batteries are in
proper electrical and physical condition
It is recommended that preventive maintenance checks be performed every three to six months, or in any
case at least once annually.
Centric ____________________ kW No. of UPS modules: _____ No. of redundant UPS modules,
if any: _______
Type of maintenance: [ ] Annual [ ] Semi-annual [ ] Quarterly
System S/N (found on external sticker-label): ______________________________________
Technician Name _______________ Date Signature
_______________________________ ___________________ ___________________________
7 . Al a r m s
Use Alarm Log to display the alarms. List the names of any active alarms: ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ __________
List the names of recent alarms: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________
___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________
8 . B yp a s s T e s t a n d M o d u l e M a i n t e n a n c e
Connect an oscilloscope to UPS output terminals L1 and N. Press the BYPASS button to put the UPS in bypass mode.
Verify that the transfer takes place normally, with no interruption of power to the load.
[ ] OK [ ] Not OK Comments ____________________________________________________
9. Check Front and Rear Fans
Use a flashlight to visually verify that the front fans and rear fans in each module are operating.
Front fans [ ] OK [ ] Not OK Comments ____________________________
Rear fans [ ] OK [ ] Not OK Comments ____________________________
10. Clean the Fans and the Fan Grilles
Done Examine and clean the fans and the fans’ protective coverings of each module, from the
outside, using a vacuum cleaner or an air compressor.
11. UPS Voltage Measurements
Th e f o l l o wi n g m e a s u r e m e n t s m u s t b e p e r f o r m e d w h e n t h e U P S i s u n l o a d e d o r i s c o n n e c t e d t o a
constant, stable load.
Measured value: ____ Measure the voltage between Neutral and Ground at the bypass input. The value should be
Vac no greater than 2 Vac.
Use a calibrated voltmeter to measure the rectifier input voltages. Record the readings in the table below. Compare
your readings with the console display of the rectifier input voltage. If the readings differ, the UPS’s input voltage
measurement may require calibration (“Setup > Module config. > AC CALIBRATION”, or on touch screen “Main menu > Setup >
Modules > AC INPUT VOLTAGE CALIBRATION”).
Use a calibrated voltmeter to measure the inverter output voltages according to the table below. Compare your readings
with the console display of the inverter input voltage. If the readings differ, the UPS’s output voltage measurement may
require calibration (“Setup > Module config. > AC CALIBRATION”, or on touch screen “Main menu > Setup > Modules > AC OUTPUT
VOLTAGE CALIBRATION”).
L1 – N
Inverter output L2 – N
L3 – N
Turn the battery circuit breaker to Off and disconnect all connectors in the battery set.
Record the requested information in the following table.
Use a power resistor of 0.5 Ω (300 W rating recommended) for the load to check the voltage drop
across the terminals of each battery. The voltage measured across the resistor should be no less
than 10 Vdc for any battery. Replace any batteries that give a reading less than 10 Vdc.
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Added warning in box and in text narrative that in order for proper current-sharing to take place in bypass
5 mode, the bypass input cable on each of the parallel UPSs must all be of the same length, and the bypass
input cable must be at least 10 meters long.
Changed lower end of input voltage range to -20 % (was -10%).
This naturally affects the statement of the actual voltage range values.
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Input voltage: 3x400 Vac +N (-20 % / +15 %)
Input voltage range: 360 – 460 Vac: full power; 320 – 360 Vac: derated 20 %
Release 1.2, May 2014
A text warning that “FAST FUSES (SEMICONDUCTOR FUSES) must be used between the battery and the
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Centric” was inserted in several places.
Release 1.3, June 2014
1 An image of the “Status” screen was added to the 100 kVA picture on the front cover.
Removed “fast fuse comments that were inserted in the previous release. Regular fuses are required, not
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fast fuses.
Release 1.4, June 2014
1 Updated Figure 22 to include the D9 connector for RS485 (serial Modbus). (EC0 6691)
Release 1.5, July 2014
1 Added an illustration showing how to attach the cable stress reliever.
2 In technical specs, added comment that “Lithium-ion batteries are also supported”.
Changed “remote monitoring and control” of the UPS to “remote monitoring”, because remote control is not
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permitted.
Release 1.6, August 2014
To the technical specifications page were added the weight and dimensions of the battery box for the 50 kW
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system.
Release 1.7, September 2014
1 On page 38, in item 4, changed “two, three or more” to “two, three or four”.
2 On page 39, in item 5, added “Figure 24” to the list of figures.
Release 1.8, October 2014
1 Improved some wording in the Installation Checklist.
As per J. Goren, modified the technical specifications so that the units (%, m, V, etc.) are on the left side of
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the page.
Release 1.9, November 2014
1 Added missing link to Figure 24 in section 3.1.2 which discusses the EPO contacts.
Release 2.0, November 2014
Added the following text in four locations: “FAST FUSES (SEMICONDUCTOR FUSES) must be used
1 between the battery and the Centric. For example, the Bussmann “FWH” fuse.”
This is in addition to the already existing note to use fast fuses in Figure 12. As per Aryeh Z.
Release 2.1, January 2015
In technical specs, updated item “Power walk-in” to read “>60”, as per J. Goren.
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Had been “1 to 30 in 1 sec intervals”.
Release 2.2, 09.Feb.2015
Added the following warning to section 2.2.4.3:
1 “Warning: When two separate input lines are used for rectifier and bypass input,
the Neutral line must be shared (as in Figure 8 and Figure 9).”
Release 2.3, 14 May 2015
Added the following warning in two places as per Natan S.:
1 If you remove a UPS module from the Centric while the module is operating, wait five minutes
before reinserting the module. This allows the module’s capacitors time to discharge.
2 Added list of pin assignments of the d9 connectors for RS232 and RS485. See Table 5. As per Leon V.
Release 2.4. 2 July 2015
In chapter 7 there were instructions for installing the LCD panel. These instructions were deleted, as the
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LCD panel now comes to the customer fully installed.
2018-09-05 – Doc. vsn. 3.7.
1 In Technical Specs, updated Overload Withstand information, as per as per A.Z., J.G., S.BZ., S.M
2018-12-26, doc version 3.8
1 Further updates to logo, page headers, contact info.
2019-03-10, doc. vsn. 3.9
On page "ii" a warning was added stating that "an internal maintenance bypass switch is incompatible with
1 this UPS in a parallel configuration. If a parallel configuration is required, the maintenance bypass switch
must be external to the UPSs."
2019-08-4, doc. vsn. 4.0
1 Full document review + parallel system procedure
2019-12-9, doc. vsn. 4.2