Stationary Power Distribution Unit (SPDU)3-phase, 75-300 kVAInstallation ManualAPC’s Stationary Power Distribution Unit (SPDU) was designed for applic
SPDU Overview6 SPDU Installation ManualFloor jacks. A set of (four per unit) floor jacks (p/n PDFJ100) can optionally be applied to the SPDU (and its
SPDU OverviewSPDU Installation Manual 7Seismic bracing. Seismic bracing (p/n PDSB100) is optionally available as a means of securing the base frame of
SPDU Overview8 SPDU Installation ManualMonitoring. Three levels of SPDU monitoring are available: • Basic (p/n PDBMN100). Continuously monitors the te
SPDU Installation Manual 9Receiving and TransportingShippingEach SPDU (with up to one sidecar attachment) is shipped on its own pallet. Additional sid
Receiving and Transporting10 SPDU Installation ManualTransportingExercise caution. When transporting enclosures, try to avoid impact. Even the best pa
SPDU Installation Manual 11Installation ConsiderationsSite requirements• The equipment should be kept in a climate-controlled environment with a tempe
Installation Considerations12 SPDU Installation ManualClearancesWhen placing the SPDU (and sidecars, if used) for installation, make certain each encl
Installation ConsiderationsSPDU Installation Manual 13PlacementFollow these instructions when placing enclosures:1. Decide where the enclosure(s) will
Installation Considerations14 SPDU Installation Manual6. Using a forklift, carefully lift the enclosure off its pallet and onto the floor. Now on cast
SPDU Installation Manual 15SPDU InstallationAccessing the SPDUFront doors. • A handle mechanism interlocks the two front doors of the enclosure. Front
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SPDU Installation16 SPDU Installation Manual• At the bottom of the SPDU are two (2) removable plates. These contain knockouts for connecting cables to
SPDU InstallationSPDU Installation Manual 17Wiring the SPDUWiring considerations. • Because all electrical and mechanical connections can be accessed
SPDU Installation18 SPDU Installation ManualUnits with transformers Units without transformersInput Input Main Suggested wire Input Main Suggested wir
SPDU InstallationSPDU Installation Manual 19Torque values. Because various types of breakers are used in these assemblies, consult the breaker namepla
SPDU Installation20 SPDU Installation ManualGrounding electrode conductor (GEC). Prior to making any electrical wiring connections, a grounding electr
SPDU InstallationSPDU Installation Manual 21SPDU (and sidecar) input connections. Input connections are made to the three termination points at the to
SPDU Installation22 SPDU Installation ManualSPDU (and sidecar) output connections. The following instructions for making output connections are applic
SPDU InstallationSPDU Installation Manual 233. Connect the cable to the distribution breakerThe cable’s individual wires are connected to the distribu
SPDU Installation24 SPDU Installation Manual– When connecting a 4-wire cable to a triple-pole breaker:a. Connect the L1 wire (black), L2 wire (red), a
SPDU InstallationSPDU Installation Manual 25SPDU control wiring. The control wiring terminal block is located near the top frame of the SPDU, directly
ContentsSPDU Installation Manual 1Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Safety warnings .
SPDU Installation Manual 26Sidecar InstallationSidecar characteristicsThe SPDU’s load distribution capability can be increased through the addition (a
Sidecar InstallationSPDU Installation Manual 27Connecting sidecars to the SPDUGeneral information. • When shipped mechanically assembled to the SPDU,
Sidecar Installation28 SPDU Installation Manual2. Open the front door of the sidecar using the same procedure outlined in “Front doors” on page 15. Be
Sidecar InstallationSPDU Installation Manual 2911.Connect the ground busbar (refer to “Internal components” on page 3 and the step 8 graphic on page 2
Sidecar Installation30 SPDU Installation ManualConnecting sidecars to sidecarsStep-by-step procedure. The procedure for connecting sidecars to sidecar
SPDU Installation Manual 31Appendix A: Electrical ChecklistElectricalHazard• ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL are permitted to perform any task or function as
Appendix A: Electrical Checklist32 SPDU Installation Manual13.Verify and record INPUT voltages on the main input circuit breaker.a. Volts, Phase A-B:b
SPDU Installation Manual 33Appendix B: Specifications/DataSPDU product specificationInput OutputRated Power kVA: 75, 100, 125, 150, 200, 225, 300Nomin
Appendix B: Specifications/Data34 SPDU Installation ManualSPDU with one sidecarWidth Depth Height WeightProduct SKUIN CM IN CM IN CM LB KGPD75G6FK1 56
Appendix B: Specifications/DataSPDU Installation Manual 35SPDU with two sidecarsWidth Depth Height WeightProduct SKUIN CM IN CM IN CM LB KGPD75G6FK1 7
2 SPDU Installation ManualAppendix B: Specifications/Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33SPDU product specification . . . . . . . .
Appendix B: Specifications/Data36 SPDU Installation ManualFull load heat output (BTU/hr)Control fuses/supplementary protectorsProduct SKU BTU/Hour kWP
SPDU Installation Manual 37Appendix C: MonitoringBasic monitoring• The Basic monitoring package consists of an EPO Push button, a Horn, an Alarm Light
38 SPDU Installation ManualAppendix D: Abbreviations and AcronymsA: AmpsAIC: Amps Interrupting CapacityANSI: American National Standards InstituteAPC:
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42 SPDU Installation ManualLife Support Policy/WarrantyLife support policyAmerican Power Conversion Corporation (APC) and its affiliates and subsidiar
Life Support Policy/WarrantySPDU Installation Manual 43Factory warrantyAPC warrants that the unit, when properly installed and commissioned by APC or
*990-4168D*APC Worldwide Customer SupportCustomer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways:• V
SPDU Installation Manual 1SafetySafety warningsLive maintenance precautionsAPC does NOT recommend live maintenance of the SPDU. However, APC is aware
SPDU Installation Manual 2SPDU OverviewExternal componentsHornEPO (emergency power off)Reset/silence push buttonHinged panels (4) Upper panel boardLow
SPDU OverviewSPDU Installation Manual 3Internal componentsRemovable knockout plates for incoming branch cableVentilation for transformerRemovable pane
SPDU Overview4 SPDU Installation ManualCustom configurations and optionsAPC’s SPDUs are “built to order” as a means of satisfying each customer’s uniq
SPDU OverviewSPDU Installation Manual 5Dual-feed main breakers. The SPDU can be equipped with any of five types of dual-feed main breakers:• 225A (p/n
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