SECTION 16611

STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

PART 1 GENERAL
1.1

SUMMARY
This specification describes a three-phase, on-line, continuous operation,
solid-state uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The UPS shall operate as a
active power control system, working in conjunction with the existing
building electrical system to provide power conditioning, and on-line
power protection for the critical loads.

1.02

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A.

Modes of operation: The UPS shall operate as an on-line system in the

modes listed below.
Normal: The main inverter and the delta inverter shall operate in an online manner to continuously regulate the power to the critical load. The
delta inverter and main inverter also shall derive power from the AC input
source and supply DC power to float charge the battery.
Battery: Upon failure of the AC input source, the critical load shall
continue being supplied by the main inverter without any switching. The
inverter shall obtain its power from the battery. There shall be no
interruption in power to the critical load upon failure or restoration of
the AC input source.
Recharge: Upon restoration of the AC input source, the delta inverter and
main inverter shall simultaneously recharge the battery and regulate the
power to the critical load.
Bypass: The static bypass switch shall be used for transferring the
critical load to mains supply without interruption. Automatic re-transfer
to normal operation shall also be accomplished with no interruption in
power to the critical load. The static bypass switch shall be capable of
manual operation.
External maintenance bypass [optional]: The external maintenance bypass
switch shall be used for supplying the load directly from the mains
supply, while the UPS is isolated for maintenance.

1.

2.

3.
4.

5.

B.

Future expansion: The UPS shall be capable of field-up-grade to allow

parallel operation with additional UPS modules for increased capacity or
for redundant operation. The parallel systems shall be capable of
operation on a common DC bus or with a separate DC bus for each system
module and shall provide proportional load sharing between all available
modules. To provide a true fault tolerant control system, any individual
UPS module shall be capable of automatically assuming control of the
entire system.

[The ability to expand system capacity for future requirements means that the
entire UPS system does not have to be replaced each time the load requirements
expand beyond the UPS systems power rating. The ability to operate in a
redundant configuration is important for applications where even momentary
exposure to utility power (such as during maintenance) is to be avoided.
Redundant systems assure no possible single points of failure.]
1.3 STANDARDS
A.

Safety:
1. USA/Canada:

UL Listed to UL1778 - Standards for Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment.

cUL Listed to CSA
2. Europe: En 50091-1
B.

Emission and Immunity:

1.
2.

USA/CANADA: FCC Class A

Europe: EN 50091-2

C.

CE-Mark. 50 Hertz Models

1.4

SUBMITTALS

A.

Proposal submittals:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

As bid system bill of materials.

Product catalog sheets or equipment brochures.
Product guide specifications.
System single-line operation diagram.
Installation information, including weights and dimensions.
Information about terminal locations for power and control connections.
Drawings for requested optional accessories.

B.

2.

Delivery submittals:
Submit [____] of the following:
Installation manual which includes instructions for storage, handling,
examination, preparation, installation, and start-up of the UPS.
User manual which includes UPS operating instructions.

1.5

QUALIFICATIONS

A.

Manufacturer experience: The manufacturer shall have a minimum 25 years of

experience in the design, manufacture, and testing of UPS systems.

B.

ISO 9001 Certification: The manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 certified.

1.

[ISO 9001 certification assures that the vendors quality system has been
certified by an accredited registrar and meets internationally recognized
standards.]
1.6

Environmental requirements:

A.

Storage ambient temperature: -58F to 131F (-50C to 55C).

B.

Operating ambient temperature: 32F to 104F (0C to 40C).

(68F to 77F (15C to 25C), ideal for batteries).

C.

Relative humidity: 0 to 95%, non-condensing.

1.7

WARRRANTY

A.
1.

UPS module:
The UPS manufacturer shall warrant the UPS module against defects in
workmanship and materials for 1 year from the date of retail sale or the
date of delivery to the initial user, whichever occurs first, however not

exceeding 18 months from date of delivery. The warranty shall include

coverage of all internal parts, including internal batteries.
B.
1.

External Batteries:
For batteries connected to the UPS, the battery manufacturers standard
warranty must be passed through to the end user.

PART 2 PRODUCT
2.1

MANUFACTURER

American Power Conversion: APC Silcon DP300E System.

2.2

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Initially provided as a [single module][multiple module], [non-redundant]
[redundant] system, the UPS shall be field-upgradable for additional
capacity or for redundant operation.

2.03

SYSTEM RATINGS AND OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

A.

System continuous rating: [____] kVA, [____] kW at unity power factor.

[Choose one (kVA = kW): 10; 15; 20; 30; 40; 60; 80; 120; 160; 240; 320;
400; 500; or specify other rating. Contact APC for other rating options]

B.

Battery capacity: The system must be capable of providing [____] minutes

of battery back-up time at a [____] kW load.
[Typically battery runtimes are specified at .8 power factor, F.ex.
battery kW load = kVA * .8pf If you are specifying internal batteries
select from the following based on the UPS kVA rating:]
[10kVA = 22 minutes 7kW]
[20kVA = 8 minutes 14kW]
[40kVA = 8 minutes 28kW]

[15kVA = 13 minutes
[30kVA = 13 minutes

10.5kW]
21kW]

C.

Input voltage rating: [208*] [480] volts,

ground.

three-phase, four-wire plus

D.

Input voltage range: +15%, -15%.

E.

Input frequency: 60 Hz +/- 6% (other levels programmable).

F.

Magnetizing inrush current: NONE, if optional input isolating transformer

is installed then 500% of nominal input current for less than one cycle.

G.

Power walk-in: 0 to 100% over a 10-second period (longer duration

programmable).

H.

Input power factor:

Min. 0.93 lagging on 25% load.
Min. 0.99 lagging on 100% load.

I.

Input current distortion: 5% THD maximum at full rated load and nominal
input voltage without additional harmonic filters.

[A UPS system with low input distortion has minimal impact on the
customer installation, particularly on sites with a diesel generator
back-up.]
J.

Output voltage rating: [208*] [480] volts, three-phase, four-wire plus

ground.
[Note: This shall be the same as input voltage rating, see paragraph C.]

K.

Output voltage regulation (at default parameter settings):

1.
+/- 1% steady state for a static 100% balanced load.
2.
+/- 3% steady state for a static 100% unbalanced load.
3.
+/- 5% for a 0 to 100% load step.

L.

Output frequency: 60 Hz +/- 0.1 Hz free running (battery operation). Mains

synchronized in normal operation.

M.

Output power factor range: 0.9 leading to 0.8 lagging at rated kVA. The
units kVA capacity shall not require derating for a 1.0 load power
factor.
[Full unit kVA capacity at a 1.0 load power factor assures system
compatibility for power factor corrected (PFC) loads.]

N.
1.
2.
3.

Output harmonic distortion:

3% THD maximum and 1% any single harmonic for a 100% linear load.
5% THD maximum for a 100% non-linear load (no crest factor limit), UPS 10-60kVA and
120-500kVA.
6% THD maximum for a 100% non-linear load, (no crest factor limit), UPS 80kVA.

O.
1.
2.

Voltage transient response:

+/- 3% for a 50% load step.
+/- 5% for a 100% load step.

P.

Voltage transient recovery time: 50 milliseconds.

Q.
1.
2.
3.

Phase displacement:
120 degrees +/- 1 degree for balanced load.
120 degrees +/- 1 degree for 50% unbalanced load.
120 degrees +/- 3 degrees for 100% unbalanced load.

R.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Overload capability:
200% for 60 seconds in normal operation.
125% for 10 minutes in normal operation.
150% for 30 seconds in battery operation.
125% continuously in bypass operation.
1000% for 500 milliseconds in bypass operation.

[High UPS overload capability is important to ensure that the UPS system does
not fail to protect the load during system start-up and intermittent load
operations (such as motor on/off cycles or faulted overcurrent protection
devices).]
S.

Short circuit withstand: The UPS must withstand a bolted-fault short

circuit on the output without damage to the UPS module.

[This capability means that the UPS system will not catastrophically fail
even under the most adverse load conditions.]
T.

System AC to AC efficiency: [____]% at 100% linear load, nominal input

voltage, with batteries fully charged.

[Choose, depending on the input/output voltage and unit kVA/kW rating:

208V
10
15
20
30
40
60
80
480V

kVA/kW
kVA/kW
kVA/kW
kVA/kW
kVA/kW
kVA/kW
kVA/kW

=
=
=
=
=
=
=

93.6%
93.6%
94.5%
94.7%
95.0%
94.9%
95.1%

10 kVA/kW = 94.3%
15 kVA/kW = 94.3%
20 kVA/kW = 94.9%
30 kVA/kW = 94.3%
40 kVA/kW = 95.0%
60 kVA/kW = 94.1%
80 kVA/kW = 95.1%
120 kVA/kW = 94.5%
160 kVA/kW = 95.8%
240 kVA/kW = 95.1%
320 kVA/kW = 95.8%
400 kVA/kW = 95.4%
500 kVA/kW = 95.9%]

[High system operating efficiency results in an attractive overall cost-ofownership profile and minimal UPS impact on the facility (i.e. air conditioning
requirement).]
U.
Acoustical noise: dB(A) of noise, typical, measured at 1 meter from the
operator surface:
70% load:
[10kVA: 55
[15kVA: 55
[20kVA: 55
[30kVA: 55
[40kVA: 55
[60kVA: 65
[80kVA: 65
[120kVA: 69
[160kVA: 69
[240kVA: 69
[320kVA: 69
[400kVA: 69
[500kVA: 69

100% load:
10kVA: 55]
15kVA: 65]
20kVA: 65]
30kVA: 65]
40kVA: 65]
60kVA: 75]
80kVA: 75]
120kVA: 72]
160kVA: 72]
240kVA: 72]
320kVA: 72]
400kVA: 72]
500kVA: 72]

[A low acoustical noise rating allows the UPS system to be placed in a

normal working environment; no special equipment room is required.]
2.3

UPS DESIGN AND FABRICATION

A.

Mean time between failures: Field-proven minimum of 120,000 hours.

B.

Modular sub-assemblies: For ease of maintenance and service, the UPS must
have field-replaceable modular sub-assemblies.

C.

Materials: All materials comprising the UPS module shall be new, of

current manufacture, and shall not have been in prior service except as
required during factory testing. The UPS module shall contain no PVCs.
Inverter/Battery charger:
The delta inverter and main inverter shall be a high-speed insulated-gate
bi-polar transistor switch module type (IGBT)and shall be controlled by a
pulse-width modulation technique to precisely regulate system output
voltage and battery charge current.
Output current limit: The main inverter shall be capable of supplying
overload current of 150% of the system rating for 30 seconds.
Temperature protection: The inverters shall be temperature protected. In
case of inverter over temperature, the unit shall activate an alarm and
automatically transfer to static bypass operation.
Charging operation modes:
a. Float charge: Under nominal operating conditions, the delta inverter
and main inverter shall provide a precisely regulated nominal DC bus
voltage (programmable).
b. Boost charge: The delta inverter and main inverter shall provide a
boost charge of 2.27 to 2.40 volts per cell (programmable) for a period of
1 to 24 hours (programmable).
Battery charging temperature compensation: For protection of the
batteries, the unit shall monitor the temperature of the batteries. To
extend battery life, charge voltage must be compensated for changes in
battery temperature.
Battery charge current limit: The battery charging current limit must be
limited to 10% of nominal DC discharge current (programmable to lower
level).

D.
1.

2.
3.
4.

5.

6.

[The combined delta inverter and main inverter (no separate rectifier
required) provides the UPS system with superior operating efficiency and
low input current distortion without compromising on-line critical load
protection.]
E.
1.
2.

3.

Static switch:
The static switch shall be solid state, rated for continuous duty and be
provided with its own dedicated, redundant power supply.
The static bypass switch shall automatically transfer the critical load to
mains supply without interruption after the logic senses one of the
following conditions:
a. Inverter overload beyond rating.
b. Battery runtime expired and bypass available.
c. Inverter failure.
d. Battery circuit breaker open.
e. Fatal error in control system.
The static bypass switch shall automatically retransfer from bypass to the
delta inverter and main inverter, when one of the following conditions
occurs:

a. After an instantaneous
transfer has occurred and
has returned to less than
system rating.
b. The UPS delta inverter

overload-induced
the load current
100% of the
and main inverter are active (on).

2.4

BATTRY PLANT

A.

Battery type: [Sealed valve-regulated] [Flooded] battery cells designed

for UPS high rate discharge.
[Std internal batteries are sealed Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid with 5 year
design life]
Design Lifetime: [____] years [5] [10] [20 (optional for flooded cells
only)] years.

B.
C.

DC ripple: Max. 0.2C.

[These low DC current charging characteristics meet and exceed the
battery manufacturer requirements for optimum battery life.]

D.

Low battery voltage protection: To prevent total discharge or damage to

the battery, the UPS shall transfer to standby operation when the battery
voltage reaches a set minimum voltage level (programmable). If the AC
input source has not returned within 10 minutes after low battery
shutdown, the UPS shall electronically disconnect DC power from the
battery to avoid deep discharge.

E.

Battery monitor: A battery monitor function shall be capable of monitoring

and defining battery capacity. It shall be possible to program the unit to
perform an automatic battery test every 90 days to test the condition of
the battery.

G.

Battery manufacturing controls: Each battery cell shall be clearly

identified as to cell type, voltage, and capacity. All cells in the
battery have to be tested to verify 100% system capacity. The equipment
shall be designed and manufactured under a quality assurance program which
is controlled and documented by written policies, procedures, or
instruction.

H.

Battery cabinet assembly: A free-standing, cabinet

appearance of the UPS and is designed to allow for
The battery cabinet assembly shall include battery
a positive means of isolating the battery from the
disconnects shall be capable of EPO operation

I.

Battery disconnect: For units with external batteries in racks, provide a

positive means of isolating both the battery strings from the rest of the
system.

2.5

DISPLAY AND CONTROLS

A.

Display unit: A microprocessor-controlled display unit shall be located at

the front of the UPS cabinet. The display unit shall consist of an
alphanumeric display with backlight, an alarm LED, and a touch keypad.

B.

UPS status messages: The display unit shall display the following UPS
status messages:

that complements the

ease of maintenance.
disconnects to provide
rest of the system. The

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Normal operation: load power xxx%.

Battery operation: time xxx minutes.
Bypass operation.
Standby.
System off

C.

Metered parameters: The display unit shall allow the user to display the
following metered parameters:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, Second

Mains Input AC voltage (line-to-line, three-phase simultaneous).
Mains Input AC current (line-to-neutral, three-phase simultaneous).
Output AC voltage (line-to-line, three-phase simultaneous).
Output AC current (line-to-neutral, three-phase simultaneous).
Output frequency.
Battery voltage.
Battery current (charge/discharge).
Battery temperature.
Output peak current.

D.

Alarms: The display unit shall allow the user to display a log of all
active alarms. A minimum of 50 alarm conditions shall be monitored.

E.

Events log: The display unit shall allow the user to display a time- and
date-stamped log of the 250 most recent UPS status and alarm events.

F.

Controls: The following control or programming functions shall be

accomplished with the display unit:

1.
2.

Silence an audible alarm.

Set the alphanumeric display language to English or the alternate
language.
Display or program the time and date.
Enable or disable the automatic restart feature.
Transfer to or from static bypass operation.
Program the unit for economy operation.
Program the battery charger.
Calculate battery back-up time.
Test battery condition on demand.
Program the unit to periodically test battery condition.
Program voltage and frequency windows.
Calibrate metered parameters.
Enable or disable adaptive slew rate. Set maximum slew rate.
Adjust set points for different alarms.
Program the remote shutdown contact (enable/disable remote shutdown,
polarity, delay).
Set the delay for the common fault contact.
Program the unit for soft start for use with a generator.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
G.

UPS On and Off push buttons: Momentary UPS on and off push buttons shall
be provided in a user-accessible compartment. Upon activation of the on
push button, the UPS shall automatically connect the UPS output to the
critical load. Upon activation of the off push button, the UPS shall
remove power from the critical load.

H.

Potential free contacts:

The UPS shall be equipped with two potential free

1.
2.

I.
1.
2.
3.

contacts:
Common fault alarm.
Battery operation.
Other potential free contacts shall be available as
option.
Communication interface board: A communication interface board shall
provide the following communication ports, and it shall be possible to use
two or more ports simultaneously.
RS232 serial port #1.
RS232 serial port #2.
COM-PORT with the following normally open or normally closed potential
free contacts:
a. UPS on.
b. Static bypass operation.
C. Battery operation.
d. Battery low.

J.

External maintenance bypass: The external maintenance bypass shall supply

the load from the bypass source while the UPS is isolated for maintenance.
A UPS input, output, and bypass switch shall be housed in the same
cabinet. Each switch must be monitored by the UPS via auxiliary contacts.
The maintenance bypass must be housed in a wall mounted or freestanding
enclosure that complements the appearance of the UPS.

K.

Battery charger temperature compensation: For units with external

batteries, the battery charging temperature compensator shall monitor the
temperature in one battery cabinet.

L.

Remote UPS monitoring kits: Remote UPS monitoring shall be possible via
either RS-232 or contact closure of the UPS and an existing computer
system. The UPS manufacturer shall have available interface kits to
support remote monitoring for the following systems:
systems:
a. Microsoft Windows 3.1, 3.11
b. Microsoft Windows 95
c. Microsoft Windows NT
d. OS/2
e. Netware 3.12, 4.1, 4.11
f. Apple
d. DEC VMS
g. DG-UX
h. Silicon Graphics
i. DEC OSF/1
j. SCO UNIX
k. SCO XENIX
l. SVR4
m. Interactive
n. Unix Ware
o. SUN Solaris
p. SUN OS
q. IBM AIX
r. HP-UX

M.

SNMP adapter: The Ethernet/Token Ring SNMP adapter shall allow one or
more network management systems (NMS) to monitor and manage the UPS in
TCP/IP network environments. The management information base (MIB) shall

be provided in DOS and UNIX tar formats. The SNMP interface adapter shall
be connected to the UPS via the RS232 serial port on the standard
communication interface board.
N.

Parallel operation: UPS modules shall be capable of running in parallel

operation for increased capacity or for redundant operation. The parallel
board shall ensure proper control of parallel units and proper load
sharing. One parallel board shall be provided for each unit connected in
parallel.

MECHANICAL DESIGN:
A.
Enclosure: The UPS shall be housed in a freestanding enclosure. The
enclosure shall be designed to blend into a computer room environment. The
cabinet shall be equipped for fork truck lifting. The UPS cabinet shall be
painted with the manufacturers standard color. All service access shall be
from the front and top for 10-40kVA. 60kVA 500kVA models require front
access for field wiring terminations.
B.

UPS module dimensions: Height x Width x Depth.

[Choose one, depending on UPS kVA/kW rating and input/output voltage:
10kVA/kW 208V/480V=
15kVA/kW 208V =
15kVA/kW 480V =
20kVA/kW 208V =
20kVA/kW 480V =
30kVA/kW 208V/480V =
40kVA/kW 208V/480V =
60kVA/kW 480V =
60kVA/kW 208V =
80kVA/kW 480V =
80kVA/kW 208V =
120kVA/kW 480V =
160kVA/kW 480V =
240kVA/kW 480V =
320kVA/kW 480V =
400kVA/kW 480V =
500kVA/kW 480V =

C.

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Ventilation: The UPS shall be cooled by forced air and shall be equipped
with fan monitoring circuits. External battery systems shall be cooled by
free-air ventilation and convection.

Part 3 EXECUTION
3.01

FACTORY ASSISTED START-UP [Optional]

If a factory assisted UPS start-up is requested, factory trained service
personnel shall perform the following inspections, test procedures, and
on-site training:
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Visual Inspection:
Inspect equipment for signs of damage.
Verify installation per manufacturer s instructions.
Inspect cabinets for foreign objects.
Verify correct electrolyte level of flooded cells (if applicable).

5.
6.
7.

Inspect battery cases.

Inspect batteries for proper polarity.
Verify all printed circuit boards are properly configured.

B.
1.

Mechanical Inspection:
Check all UPS, external maintenance bypass cabinet, and DC
disconnect switch internal control wiring connections.
Check all UPS, external maintenance bypass cabinet, and DC
disconnect switch internal power wiring connections.
Check all UPS, external maintenance bypass cabinet, and DC
disconnect switch terminal screws, nuts, and/or spade lugs for
tightness.

2.
3.

C.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Electrical Inspection:
Check all UPS fuses for continuity.
Verify correct input and bypass voltage.
Verify correct phase rotation.
Verify correct UPS control wiring and terminations.
Verify correct termination and voltage of battery strings.
Verify neutral and ground conductors are properly configured.
Inspect external maintenance bypass switch for proper terminations
and phasing.

D.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Site Testing:
Ensure proper system start-up.
Verify proper firmware control functions.
Verify proper firmware bypass operation.
Verify proper maintenance bypass switch operation.
Verify system set points.
Verify proper inverter operation and regulation circuits.
Simulate utility power failure.
Verify proper charger operation.
Document, sign, and date all test results.

E.
On-Site Operational Training: During the factory assisted start-up,
operational training for site personnel shall include key pad operation,
LED indicators, start-up and shutdown procedures, maintenance bypass and
AC disconnect operation, and alarm information.
3.2 MANUFACTURER FIELD SERVICE
A.

Worldwide service: The UPS manufacturer shall have a worldwide service

organization available consisting of factory trained field service
personnel to perform start-up, preventative maintenance, and service of
the UPS system and power equipment. The service organization shall offer a
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year service support.

B.

Replacement parts: Parts shall be available through the worldwide service

organization 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The worldwide service organization shall be capable of shipping parts
within 4 working hours or on the next available flight, so that the parts
may be delivered to the customer site within 24 hours.

3.3 MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS

A complete offering of preventative and full service maintenance contracts

for the UPS system and the battery system shall be available. Contract
work shall be performed by factory trained service personnel.
3.4 TRAINING
UPS service training workshop: A UPS service training workshop shall be
available from the UPS manufacturer. The service training workshop shall
include a combination of lecture and practical instruction with hands-on
laboratory sessions. The service training workshop shall include
instruction about safety procedures, UPS operational theory, sub-assembly
identification and operation, system controls and adjustment, preventative
maintenance, and troubleshooting.