APC Automatic Disconnect Switch User Manual

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Page 1 - User Manual

User ManualUniversal Transfer SwitchUTS6, UTS6BI and UTS10BI

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1-2Figure 1-1. UTS10BI Universal Transfer Switch APC’s Universal Transfer Switches APC’s UTS6, UTS6BI and UTS10BI Universal Transfer Switches (UTSs) a

Page 3 - Contents

1-3Safety Precautions Ensure that you read and understand all of the safety information contained in “About This Manual”, in the front of this manual.

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1-4Features Summary The Model UTS6, UTS6BI and UTS10BI Universal Transfer Switches include the following major features: • A fully automatic transfer

Page 5 - About This Manual

1-5Figure 1-2. UTS Power Connectors Generator Inlet This is the male L14-20 or L14-30 connector for the power input cable that connects from the gener

Page 7 - Protect Your Investment

2-1Chapter2FamiliarizationMajor Features The APC Universal Transfer Switches (UTSs) include a variety of features and options that provide maximum fle

Page 8 - Frequently Used Acronyms

2-2Ability to Transfer Select Loads Between Backup Sources When the UTS is connected to both a generator and UPS, it can automatically transfer select

Page 9 - Introduction

3-1Chapter3Controls and IndicatorsThis chapter describes and illustrates the controls and indicators that are used to setup, configure and operate the

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3-2LCD, Push Buttons and LED Indicators The alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD), push buttons, and LED indicators are located on the top half of

Page 11 - Unit Power

3-3System Status The UTS system status, and the status of up to three power sources can be viewed by pressing the System Status button. The messages a

Page 12 - UTS Power Connectors

.Entire contents copyright © 2007 American Power Conversion Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced, transmitted

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3-4Circuit Status Pressing the Circuit Status button allows you to display additional details about each of the circuits. An example is provided below

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3-5Down Arrow/Up Arrow Buttons The Down arrow and Up arrow buttons, shown in Figure 3-1, are used to step through the various options during configura

Page 16 - SECURITY mode is set to

A-1AppendixAAdvanced ConfigurationAdvanced Configuration and Setup Advanced configuration and setup consists of two major tasks, system configuration

Page 17 - Controls and Indicators

A-2Load Shedding The UTS includes an algorithm (software) for intelligent load management, defined by APC as adaptive load management (ALM), that maxi

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A-3Press the System Setup button to display the next message. Reset Energy Meter System Test GEN Source Type Generator Power Rating For example, a typ

Page 19 - System Status

A-4Press the System Setup button to advance to the next displayed message. Generator Surge Overload Time Press the System Setup button to advance to t

Page 20 - Circuit Status

A-5If you select MANUAL skip the next four sections. If you select AUTO then continue with the next four sections by pressing the Down Arrow key.Press

Page 21 - Down Arrow/Up Arrow Buttons

A-6Generator Start and Stop Delay Times The GEN START DLY TIME specifies the delay between when primary utility power fails, and when the Backup1 auto

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A-7UPS Surge Overload Time Reset to Factory Default Circuits Configuration and Setup Press the Circuit Setup button to enter Circuit Setup mode. Whe

Page 23 - Advanced Configuration

iPageAbout This Manual iiiIntended Audience iiiRevision Information iiiImportant Safety Information iiiSafety Symbols iiiImportant Safety Tips i

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A-8Circuit Load Types Examples of the types of loads that may be connected to a circuit, and the labels that are typically found beside the circuit br

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A-9For example, if you have a home office and you want to backup all of the outlets in the office using a UPS, you would make the circuit to your offi

Page 26 - GEN) is

A-10Circuit Security Mode Circuit Amp Rating When security mode is enabled, the UTS automatically cycles power to the circuit (two hours on, and two h

Page 27 - Down Arrow key

B-1 AppendixBTroubleshootingThis appendix describes causes and recommended solutions for possible UTS problems. While operating on utility power, some

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B-2While operating on backup power, generator’s breaker keeps tripping Possible Cause: The ALM is disabled. Solution: Enable the ALM. Possible Cause:

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07/2007990-2993AAPC Worldwide Customer SupportCustomer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following way

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iiPageAppendix A - Advanced Configuration A-1Advanced Configuration and Setup A-1System Configuration and Setup A-1Bypass Mode A-1Load Shedding A-2Vol

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iiiAbout This ManualIntended Audience This manual provides information for those persons responsible for set up, configuration and operation of the UT

Page 33 - Troubleshooting

ivImportant Safety Tips The following are important safety tips that must be read and understood prior to installing or operating a UTS6, UTS6BI or UT

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vProtect Your InvestmentPlease take a few minutes to fill out and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card, or complete the online form at: www.ap

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viFrequently Used Acronyms A ampere AC alternating current AFCI arc-fault circuit interrupter ALMTM adaptive load management APC American Power Con

Page 36 - 990-2993A

1-1Chapter1IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing your APC Universal Transfer Switch (UTS). Three universal transfer switches are covered in this m

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