28 Eaton BladeUPS 5 kVA to 60 kVA (N+1) User’s Guide 164201649—Rev 14
UPSs in a parallel configuration require a dedicated branch circuit that meets the following requirements:
• Three-phase, 4-wire plus ground, 208Y/120V nominal (BladeUPS 12 model) or 400Y/230V nominal, 380–
415 Vac acceptable (BladeUPS 12i model)
• 50/60 Hz
• Wall-mounted breaker that is readily accessible to the operator
• Flexible or rigid metal conduit
• Circuit with overcurrent protection, depending on parallel configuration (see Table 2 )
Table 2. BladeUPS Overcurrent Protection
Number of UPSs in Preassembled System
BladeUPS 12 Model BladeUPS 12i Model
1
50A 30A
2 100A 63A
3
150A 75A
4
200A 100A
5
225A 125A
6 (N+1 System)
225A 160A
NOTE For ease of wiring access with bottom entry, place the rack containing the UPSs on a
raised floor.
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Preparing the Rack
To prepare the rack for wiring:
1. Remove the accessory box that is located in the rear of the system behind the rack doors.
2. Verify that the following items are in the accessory box:
• UPS documentation and software tools:
– Software Suite CD and this user’s guide
– BladeUPS: Documents, Firmware, and Installation Video CD
• (2) Door Keys
• CAN Bridge Card accessories:
– (1) CAN Bridge Card Cable
– (1) Redundant Signal Cable
• Optional X-Slot card accessories
The preassembled system can be ordered with any of the optional X-Slot cards installed. Accessories
for installed cards are in the accessory box. Table 3 lists the cards and the associated accessories.
Preparing the Rack