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APC GALAXY 5000 - User Manual

APC GALAXY 5000
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MGE
TM
Galaxy
TM
5000
20 - 120 kVA
Installation and user manual
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APC GALAXY 5000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TopologyDouble Conversion Online
EfficiencyUp to 96%
Efficiency at full loadUp to 96%
Frequency50/60 Hz
Battery TypeLead-Acid
Communication PortsSmartSlot
Waveform typeSine wave
BypassAutomatic and Manual
Operating Temperature0 - 40 °C
DimensionsVaries by model

Summary

Introduction

Safety

Safety Rules

General safety guidelines for UPS installation and operation, including precautions for personnel and equipment.

Safety of Persons

Ensures safe handling and operation by qualified personnel, addressing access and electrical hazards.

Product Safety

Covers essential safety measures for the UPS product itself, such as breaker installation and ventilation.

Foreword

Pictograms

Explanation of graphical symbols used throughout the manual for warnings, actions, and information.

Presentation

MGE Galaxy 5000 Overview

Details the UPS and external battery cabinets, including dimensions and weights for various configurations.

Inside the UPS Cabinet

Illustrates access points and components within the UPS cabinet, including connection terminals.

Cabinet Layout

Provides dimensional drawings of the UPS cabinet layout for installation planning.

User-Machine Interface

Describes the control panel elements, including display, LEDs, and function keys for UPS operation.

Relay Communication Card

Details the relay communication card used for status reporting and external control signals.

Installation

Location and Cabinet Layout

Guidance on selecting an appropriate installation site and arranging UPS and battery cabinets.

Battery Protection Removal

Instructions for safely removing protective cardboard from batteries in UPS and external cabinets.

Protective Devices and Cable Sizing

Recommendations for upstream/downstream protection and cable sizes based on UPS power rating.

Required Cable Sizes

Table specifying minimum copper cable sizes for various UPS power ratings and connections.

Cable Sizing for Parallel Installations

Details cable size requirements for parallel UPS configurations with external bypass.

System Earthing Arrangements

Covers various system earthing configurations (TNS, TNC, IT, TT) and their wiring requirements.

Power Cable Connections (Single UPS)

Step-by-step guide for connecting power cables to a single UPS unit.

Earth Cable Connection (TNC System)

Specific instructions for earth cable connections within a TNC earthing system.

Parallel Power Cable Connections

Guidance on connecting power cables for parallel UPS units, including equipotential bonding.

External Bypass Cabinet Connections (150 kVA)

Diagrams and instructions for connecting the 150 kVA external bypass cabinet.

External Bypass Cabinet Connections (360 kVA)

Diagrams and instructions for connecting the 360 kVA external bypass cabinet.

External Bypass Cabinet Connections (600 kVA)

Diagrams and instructions for connecting the 600 kVA external bypass cabinet.

Auxiliary Interconnections (Parallel)

Details on connecting UPS units in parallel for redundancy, including CAN and exchange-current.

Auxiliary Interconnections (Increased Capacity)

Instructions for parallel UPS configurations to increase capacity, linking with external bypass.

EPO Terminal Block Connection

Procedure for connecting the Emergency Power Off (EPO) terminal block and protection cover.

Relay Communications Card Connection

Step-by-step guide for installing and connecting the relay communications card.

Communication Card Details and Installation

Explains card characteristics, connection examples, and the process of adding communication cards.

Running Control;Comms Cables (Single UPS)

Recommendations for routing control and communication cables for a single UPS unit.

Running Control;Comms Cables (Parallel UPS)

Guidance on routing control and communication cables for parallel UPS configurations.

External Battery Cabinet Power Connections

Instructions for establishing power connections for an external battery cabinet.

Empty Battery Cabinet Assembly

Steps for assembling an empty battery cabinet, including mounting circuit breaker kits.

External Battery Cabinet Control Connections

Details control connections required for an external battery cabinet and its components.

Input Isolating Transformer Connection

Illustrates methods for connecting an input isolating transformer to the UPS.

Output Isolating Transformer Connection

Illustrates methods for connecting an output isolating transformer to the UPS.

Operation

Shutting Down a Single UPS

Step-by-step guide to safely shut down a single UPS unit.

Restarting a Single UPS

Procedure for safely restarting a single UPS unit after shutdown.

Shutting Down a Parallel Configuration

Instructions for safely shutting down multiple UPS units operating in parallel.

Restarting a Parallel Configuration

Procedure for safely restarting UPS units in a parallel configuration.

Mimic-Panel LED Operations

Explains the function and status indications of the UPS mimic-panel LEDs during start-up.

Operating Modes

Describes Normal (double conversion) and ECO modes, including their operating conditions and indicators.

Load on Battery Power

Details the UPS behavior and indicators when operating on battery power.

UPS Personalisation

Guide to accessing and modifying UPS settings and configurations via the control panel.

Relay Contacts (Communications Card)

Defines the input and output functions of the relay contacts on the communications card.

Display Functions

Overview of the UPS display menus, including measurements, status, settings, and controls.

Maintenance

Alarm Identification

Explains how to identify and interpret UPS alarms using LEDs, buzzers, and display messages.

Life Cycle Monitoring (LCM)

Describes the LCM function for providing maintenance advice and warranty status.

UPS Isolation Procedures

General steps to safely isolate the UPS from power sources for maintenance.

UPS Isolation (Parallel without Bypass)

Procedure to isolate UPS units in parallel configurations without an external bypass.

UPS Isolation (Parallel with Bypass)

Procedure to isolate UPS units in parallel configurations with an external bypass.

Return to Normal Position (Single UPS)

Steps to restore a single UPS to its normal operating state after maintenance.

Return to Normal Position (Frequency Converter)

Procedure to return a frequency converter UPS to its normal operating state.

Return to Normal Position (Parallel without Bypass)

Restoring parallel UPS units (without bypass) to normal operation.

Return to Normal Position (Parallel with Bypass)

Restoring parallel UPS units (with bypass) to normal operation.

Training Centres

Information on technical training courses offered by APC by Schneider Electric.

Environment

Substances and Packing

Details on product substances and recyclable packing materials, adhering to eco-design principles.

End of Life (Product and Battery)

Guidelines for product and battery disposal and recycling in compliance with local regulations.

Available Options

NMC and Serial Communications Options

Describes Network Management Card and optional serial communication cards for UPS monitoring.

Other Key Options (IP32, etc.)

Overview of additional options like IP32 protection, backfeed, and synchronisation modules.

Appendices

Technical Sheets (Center of Gravity, Tip Angle)

Presents physical specifications like center of gravity and tip angle for different UPS models.

Electrical Characteristics

Details electrical parameters, protection devices, time/current curves, and short-circuit currents.

Thermal Characteristics

Provides information on heat losses, recommended air throughput, and operating temperature ranges.

General Characteristics (UPS Specs)

Summarizes key electrical specifications, input/output characteristics, and battery details for UPS models.

UPS Components

Diagram illustrating the internal components and their locations within the UPS unit.

Glossary

Definitions of technical terms and acronyms used throughout the manual.

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