Guide Specification

For
GE VH Series Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Rated 700VA-1920VA

General Electric Company

2014
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PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

1.02 This specification shall define the electrical characteristic, mechanical characteristics and
design requirements for a single-phase, solid-state uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
The UPS shall provide continuous AC power for critical electronic equipment loads.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

The UPS system defined within this specification shall be designed and manufactured
according to latest revision of the following standards. Where a conflict arises between
these documents and statements made herein, the statements in this specification shall
prevail.
A. UL Standard 1778, 4th Edition; and c-UL Listed
B. CSA 22.2 No. 107.1
C. NEMA Type 1 Enclosure
D. FCC Part 15, Class B
E. IEC 61000-3-2
F. ANSI C62.41, Category A
G. ANSI/NFPA 70
H. EN62040-2

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The UPS shall be designed to operate as a true on-line double-conversion,
voltage and frequency independent (VFI) system in the following modes:

1. NORMAL - Under normal input conditions energy from the mains shall be
channeled through the input converter, which supplies the output
converter and, together with the battery charger, keeps the battery fully
charged. Surges and spikes shall be blocked completely at the input
converter and very unstable mains can be supported. The output
converter synthesizes a completely new AC output sine wave to supply
the load (electrical equipment).

2. ON-BATTERY - In the event of a mains power failure (i.e. mains absent

or outside tolerance) the output converter uses the energy reserve stored
in the battery to continue to produce AC power, ensuring unbroken
output. No interruption or alteration shall ever be noticed in the output
power. In the event of an extended mains failure, the output converter
shall stop when the battery energy has been used up. At this point, the
UPS is no longer able to power the connected equipment. When the
mains voltage is re-established within tolerance, the input converter shall
be supplied again by the mains and the batteries shall be recharged,
making them ready to support future power failures.

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3. RECHARGE - Upon restoration of utility / mains AC power, after a utility /

mains AC power outage, the input converter shall automatically restart
and resume supplying power to the inverter and to the battery charger to
recharge the battery.

4. INTERNAL BYPASS - If the output converter is unable to deliver the

demanded output power (overload, over temperature) the bypass switch
shall automatically transfer the load to the mains. If bypass operation is
caused by an overload situation, the UPS shall try to switch back to
output converter after 0.1 seconds, without generating any alarm. This
way bypass alarms due to inrush currents, which normally last less than
0.1 seconds, shall be avoided. If the overload situation still exists after
three switch-back attempts (i.e. the overload is not caused by inrush
currents), the unit shall remain in bypass mode, generating a bypass
alarm. The unit shall switch back to output converter when the overload
has been removed. If bypass operation is caused by over temperature,
the unit shall switch back when the temperature has dropped below
alarm level. When the normal situation is restored, the load shall be
transferred back to the output converter.

5. AUTOMATIC RESTART - Upon restoration of utility / mains AC power,

after a utility/mains AC power outage and complete battery discharge,
the UPS shall automatically restart and resume supplying power to the
critical load and the battery charger automatically recharges the battery.
This feature shall be capable of being disabled by the user.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Catalog and/or technical data sheets describing the proposed equipment shall be
submitted with the proposal. The manufacturer’s product safety certification shall
be furnished giving company names and UPS model numbers. All deviations to
this specification shall be identified and included with the proposal.

1.06 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Installation Operation Manual shall be furnished and shall include as a minimum
the following:
1. Safety instructions
2. System description, specifications and control
3. Installation planning
4. Installation and start-up
5. Operational guide
6. Control panel reference
7. Warranty and service information

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1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QUALIFICATIONS)

A. Manufacturer shall have specialized in the design, manufacture and assembly of

Uninterruptible Power Supply systems for a minimum of 10 years.

B. UPS shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in accordance with the

applicable UL standards found in Section 1.04 of this specification.

C. Before shipment, the manufacturer shall fully and completely test the system to
assure compliance with the specification. These tests shall include operational
discharge and recharge tests on the internal battery to guarantee rated
performance.

1.08 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store the UPS in a clean, dry location with the batteries in a fully charged state.

B. Storage temperature must be within -4 to 122°F (-20 to +50°C). If the unit is

stored for a period exceeding 3 months, optimal battery lifetime is obtained if the
storage temperature does not exceed 86°F (30°C).

C. If the unit is stored for an extended period of time, the batteries shall be
recharged periodically. Be sure that the batteries are connected to the UPS.
Subsequently connect the unit to a wall outlet and recharge the batteries for 24
hours where the following environmental conditions apply:

1. If the storage temperature is within -4 and 86°F (-20 and +30°C) every 12
months.

2. If the storage temperature is within -4 and 122°F (-20 and +50°C) every 3
months.

D. Contractor shall handle in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to

avoid damaging equipment, installed devices, and finish.

1.09 ENVIRONMENTAL (SITE REQUIREMENTS)

A. Maximum Operating Temperature Range: 32° to 104° F (0 to 40° C)

B. Average Operating Temperature Range: 59° to 77° F (15 to 25° C)

C. Storage Temperature: -4° to 122° F (-20 to 50° C)

D. Relative Humidity: 20 to 95% (non-condensing)

E. Environmental Exposure Limit: NEMA 1 (IP20)

F. Normal Operating Altitude: 3,280 ft. (1000m)

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1.10 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer warrants equipment to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for 3 years from date of purchase.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURER

A. GE UPS products have been identified as the basis for design. Other
manufacturers' products of equivalent quality, dimensions and operating features
may be acceptable, at the Engineer's discretion; provided they comply with all
requirements specified or indicated in these contract documents.

2.02 MANUFACTURED ASSEMBLIES

A. GE VH Series, or approved equivalent UPS system.

2.03 DESIGN PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Input Voltage

1. Nominal input voltage of the UPS at rated load shall be able to operate at
Single-Phase 120v, 50/60 Hz nominal without the use of selector
switches or voltage taps. Input wiring must be 2-wire (L-N) plus ground.

B. Output Voltage

1. Output voltage shall be 120V, 50/60Hz Nominal. Voltage measured

between L-N shall be ±2%. The UPS shall be configurable using the
manufacturer’s included software to provide the following alternate output
voltages: 100/110/115/120/127 V (user-selectable)

C. Output Capacity

1. Minimum system load capacity (Watt) of the UPS based on volt-ampere

(VA) rating of specified model:
UPS Rating (VA) Minimum Output (W) Nominal Output (Vac)
700 630 120V
1000 900 120V
1500 1350 120V
1920 1740 120V

D. Internal Battery System

1. Valve-Regulated, Lead Acid Cells (VRLA) – Non-Spillable
2. Internal battery system design shall be hot-swappable. Replacement
shall not disrupt power to supplied loads.

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3. Minimum Internal Battery System Reserve at 100% rated UPS load (77°
F/25° C ambient) shall be: >8 minutes.
4. Recharge time shall be 3 hours to 90% capacity from discharge into full
load.

E. External Battery Systems

1. Matching battery modules shall be offered as (optional) components with
1000, 1500 and 1920VA UPS systems when required for extended
runtimes.
2. Valve-Regulated, Lead Acid Cells (VRLA) – Non-Spillable
3. External battery system design shall be hot-swappable and provided with
DC plug-in type cords for interconnection between modules and UPS.
Installation or replacement of external batteries shall not disrupt power to
supplied loads.
4. Minimum Total Battery System Reserve at 100% rated UPS load (77°
F /25° C ambient) shall be:
a. 1000 VA
(1) 1 module: 26 minutes
(2) 2 modules: 48 minutes
(3) 3 modules: 66 minutes

b. 1500 VA
(1) 1 module: 35 minutes
(2) 2 modules: 63 minutes
(3) 3 modules: 88 minutes

c. 1920 VA
(1) 1 module: 26 minutes
(2) 2 modules: 50 minutes
(3) 3 modules: 74 minutes

F. Battery Management

1. The UPS shall be designed with a Superior Battery Management (SBM)

system to maximize battery life. SBM parameters that are designed as
user-configurable shall be able to be accessed by PC connection to the
UPS. Interface software shall be included on a CD/DVD or other
standard media format with each UPS.

2. The SBM system shall include the following features:

a. AUTOMATIC (QUICK) BATTERY TEST - To ensure battery
health and wiring integrity, the test shall be automatically
executed 5 hours after startup or return of mains, and every 30
days.
b. DEEP BATTERY CALIBRATION – Shall provide test
functionality to determine true battery capacity and calibrate
system for accurate runtime predictions.
c. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED CHARGING – UPS shall
provide this integral design feature to reduce battery charge
voltage as temperature rises, preventing overcharge and
undercharge due to environmental variables.

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d. LOAD DEPENDENT BATTERY-END VOLTAGE – System shall

be designed so that battery voltage is dependent on discharge
current. As discharge currents increase, the end-of-discharge
battery voltage will decrease, providing maximum capacity
without over-discharging.
e. AUTOMATIC BOOST CHARGE – UPS charging system shall
replenish batteries to 90% capacity within 3 hours without
overcharging.
f. NO-LOAD SHUTDOWN – UPS automatically switch to standby
whenever a load of <5% is registered and no mains power is
present to prevent unnecessary discharge.

2.04 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Input Converter to UPS

1. Input Voltage Configuration: The UPS shall provide a variable input

voltage range with operational parameters as described below:
Model Rating: 700VA 1000VA 1500VA 1920VA
AC input voltage range 80- 85- 85- 105-
at 100% rated load 138Vac 138Vac 138Vac 138Vac
AC input voltage range 80- 80- 80- 80-
at 70% rated load 138Vac 138Vac 138Vac 138Vac
Minimum startup (Vac) 85 85 85 105
Input Current at
120Vac input. (Amps) 6.6 9.1 13.9 16
a. Input Current Waveform: sinusoidal
b. Input Power Factor: >0.99
c. Input THD: <6%
d. Input Frequency Range: 45 – 66Hz
e. Inrush Current: none
f. High Voltage Protection:
(1) Above 150Vac input, the UPS shall disconnect the
mains and switch to battery operation.
g. Surge / EMC / ESD Protection:
(1) EN61000-4-5: 6kV L-L/L-G
(2) FCC Part-15, Class B
(3) EN61000-4-2: 4kV contact / 15kV air discharge

B. Output Converter of UPS

1. Output Voltage Configuration: The UPS shall provide a variable output

voltage range with operational parameters as described below:
a. Output Voltage: 120Vac is the nominal output voltage with
100V, 110V, 115V, 120V, and 127V as user selectable options.
b. Voltage Tolerance: <1% (linear), <2% (non-linear)

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c. Output Frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz (user-selectable)

d. Frequency Range: +/- 15% unless synchronized to mains
e. Output Waveform: sine wave
f. Harmonic Distortion: <1% (linear load), <6% (non-linear load)
g. Power Factor: 0.9
h. Power Factor Range: 0.7 to 1 (lag & lead)
i. Crest Factor: up to 3:1 (peak to RMS current)
j. Overload: 110% - 4 minutes, 150% - 2 seconds
k. Short Circuit: 2.1 times nominal current
l. Altitude De-rating: 12.5% per km above 1km, 4km max.
m. NEMA output receptacles shall be provided by model rating as:
(1) 700VA: Qty. (4) x 5-20R
(2) 1000VA Qty. (6) x 5-20R
(3) 1500VA Qty. (6) x 5-20R
(4) 1920VA Qty. (6) x 5-20R and Qty. (1) x L5-20R

2. Efficiency (Fully Charged Battery System)

Model Rating: 700VA 1000VA 1500VA 1920VA
Efficiency (%) on mains
20% load 76 80 82 83
50% load 85 86 86 87
100% load 87 88 88 88

C. Bypass

1. UPS Bypass ratings shall be as follows:

a. AC Input Voltage Range: -15 to +10% of output voltage
b. Frequency Tracking Rate: 2 Hz/sec.
c. Frequency Tracking Range: +/-10% default (+/- 2%
selectable) of selected output frequency.
d. Phase Difference: <1o typical (max. 7o during
tracking frequency range)
e. Transfer Time: 1ms

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2.05 EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION

A. All materials and components used to fabricate the UPS system shall be new
and un-refurbished without being used in prior systems.

B. The UPS assembly shall include the input converter/rectifier, filters, inverter,
batteries/charging system and bypass circuits contained within a single
enclosure. The following attributes shall apply:

1. Enclosure Construction: steel chassis with plastic trim

2. Mounting Type: Tower/Rack (same design)

3. Color: RAL 9005 - black

4. Min. Protection: IP 20

5. Cooling: Internal forced-air system

6. Noise at 1 Meter: <45 dBa

7. Max. Dimensions:
a. 700VA/1000VA: 3.4”x17.2”x18.5” (87x438x470mm)
b. 1500VA/1920VA: 3.4”x17.2”x21.3” (87x438x540mm)

8. Max. Weight:
a. 700VA: 35lbs. (16kg)
b. 1000VA: 37lbs. (17kg)
c. 1500VA: 64lbs. (29kg)
d. 1920VA: 71lbs. (32kg)

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C. The UPS shall include an integrated front panel display with dedicated control
and LED status indication features as:
1. On Switch: Powers on UPS, initiates quick battery test.
2. Off Switch: Powers off UPS.

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3. Operation LED: On with normal operation, blinks with standby.

4. Bypass LED: On with bypass.
5. Battery LED: On during battery operation.
6. Alarm LED: On during general alarm condition of UPS
7. Runtime LEDs: Displays calculated % of remaining runtime
8. Load LEDs Displays % output capacity based on active
load.

D. The UPS shall additionally monitor the following statuses by LED indication
and/or audible alarm on the front panel display:
1. Standby
2. Startup Pending
3. Battery Low
4. Bypass Out Of Limits
5. Overload
6. Battery Bad
7. Shutdown Pending
8. No-Load Shutdown
9. Input Phase-Neutral Reversed
10. External Power Off

E. The UPS rear panel shall provide direct user access to the following:
1. Input Breaker
2. Input Power Cord Socket
3. Output Power Receptacles
4. DC Connector for External Battery Modules
5. Remote External Power-Off Contacts (REPO)
6. USB Interface / Relay Card / SNMP Card Slot

2.06 COMMUNICATIONS

A. The UPS shall include a USB port which enables advanced configuration and
status monitoring communication between the UPS and computer using software
that is provided with the UPS. The UPS shall also include an RJ11 port for basic
contact monitoring of Mains Failure, General Alarm, Low Battery, Bypass mode,
and Remote Shutdown.

B. A Remote Power Off (REPO) terminal shall be provided on the UPS that can be
used to power down the UPS system by a remote switching contact.

C. The UPS shall provide an option for the installation of a manufacturer provided
SNMP/Web management card that can be used to control and monitor the UPS
when connected to an Ethernet-based LAN system.

D. The UPS shall provide an option for the installation of a manufacturer provided
Relay Alarm Interface Card equipped with a USB port, RS232 port and potential
free change-over contacts for basic alarm monitoring.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

A. The UPS shall be virtually maintenance-free when proper environmental

conditions are observed.

B. Battery service life is 3 to 6 years depending upon temperature and number of

discharges. An automatic quick battery test shall be performed regularly to
ensure failsafe operation. When the battery condition becomes critical, the
batteries shall be replaced.

C. Regular inspection shall be made to ensure the air inlets and outlets of the UPS
cabinet are free of dust and obstructions.

END OF SECTION

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