BP48V48RT4U - Battery Tripp Lite - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BP48V48RT4U Tripp Lite

External Battery Packs

Not suitable for mobile applications.

24V Battery Packs 36V Battery Packs 48V		Battery Packs 72V Battery Packs
BP24V15RT2U, 14AHBP24V28-2U, 28AHBP24V36-2US, 36AHBP24V70-3U, 70AH	BP36V15-2U, 18AHBP36V42-3U, 21AH	BP48V24-2U, 18AHBP48V27-2US, 27AHBP48V48RT4U, 42AHBP48V60RT-3U, 42AH	BP72V15-2U, 15AHBP72V18-2US, 18AHBP72V28RT-3U, 28AH

Introduction 2

Important Safety Instructions 2

Mounting 4

Connection 11

Maintenance 12

Warranty and Product Registration 13

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Русский 40

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Introduction

Tripp Lite BP Series External Battery Packs are designed for use with various Tripp Lite UPS systems equipped with external battery pack connectors.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! The mounting shelves are not intended to support more than one battery pack. Do not stack multiple battery packs on a single set of mounting shelves. Failure to follow this warning may lead to product damage and/or risk of personal bodily harm.

• Use caution when lifting battery packs. Because of the considerable weight of all battery packs, at least two people should assist in lifting and installing them.
• Make certain the battery packs and UPS use the same DC voltage before connecting them.
• Use only Tripp Lite external battery packs with overcurrent protection. Installation is by qualified service personnel only. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support at 773.869.1234 for the appropriate Tripp Lite battery pack to connect.
• Your external metal battery cabinets are provided with a means for equipotential protective bonding for safety. When using 2-pin connector external batteries, be sure to bond the metal enclosure of your external battery to the metal enclosure of the UPS system. Three-pin/conductor battery packs are equipped with a ground bond plug. Plastic enclosures do not require bonding. See below for ground bonding strap requirements:

24V Battery Packs

BP24V15RT2U: Plastic enclosure, so ground bonding strap is not required.

BP24V28-2U: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

BP24V36-2US: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

BP24V70-3U: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

36V Battery Packs

BP36V15-2U: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

BP36V42-3U: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

48V Battery Packs

BP48V24-2U: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

BP48V27-2US: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

BP48V48RT4U: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

BP48V60RT-3U: 12 AWG ground bonding strap

Note: The battery connector on 72V battery packs has a built-in ground bonding plug, so an additional ground bonding strap isn't needed.

Important Safety Instructions

Securely attach the provided ground strap to the UPS system as illustrated below:

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- Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

- Suggested mounting procedures are for common rack types and may not be appropriate for all rack configurations. User must determine the fitness of rack and wall-mount hardware and procedures before mounting.

- When connecting multiple battery packs to a single UPS, the battery packs should be approximately the same age.

- It is normal for sparks to occur when connecting external batteries.

- Do not unplug external batteries from the UPS while the UPS is operating on battery power, due to the possibility of dangerous arcing.

- Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current. Observe proper precautions. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Do not open the UPS or batteries. Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery replacement. Use tools with insulated handles. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the UPS. Battery replacement should be performed only by authorized service personnel using the same number and type of batteries (Sealed Lead-Acid). The batteries are recyclable. Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements or visit http://www.tripplite.com/support/recycling-program for recycling information. Tripp Lite offers a complete line of UPS System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.).

Visit Tripp Lite on the Web at http://www.tripplite.com/products/battery-finder/ to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS.

Mounting (Rack)

Mount your rackmount battery pack in either a 4-post or 2-post rack or rack enclosure (see page 6 for 2-post mounting). The user must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures before mounting. If hardware and procedures are not suitable for your application, contact the manufacturer of your rack or rack enclosure. The procedures described in this manual are for common rack and rack enclosure types and may not be appropriate for all applications.

4-Post Mounting

Most external battery packs include the hardware required for 4-post mounting. If this hardware did not come with your unit, an Adjustable 4-Post Rackmount Shelf Kit (Model 4POSTRAILKIT) may be ordered separately.

1 The included plastic pegsA will temporarily support the empty rackmount shelves B while you install the permanent mounting hardware. Insert a peg near the center of the front and rear bracket of each shelf as shown. (Each front bracket has 6 holes and each rear bracket has 3 holes.) The pegs will snap into place.

After installing the pegs, expand each shelf to match the depth of your rack rails. The pegs will fit through the square holes in the rack rails to support the shelves. Refer to the rack unit labels to confirm the shelves are level in all directions.

Note: The support ledge of each shelf must face inward.

A B A B A 1

Mounting (Rack)

2 Secure the shelves B to the mounting rails permanently using the included screws and cup washers C as shown.

- For 2U equipment mounting, place 4 screws total at the front and 4 screws total at the back. - For 3U equipment mounting, place 6 screws total at the front and 4 screws total at the back.

Tighten all screws before proceeding.

Warning: Do not attempt to install equipment until you have inserted and tightened the required screws. The plastic pegs will not support the weight of your equipment.

2 2U B C

2 3U

Mounting (Rack)

3 Using the included hardware, attach the mounting brackets to the forward mounting holes of the cabinet. The mounting bracket "ears" should face forward. (Some equipment may have pre-installed or integral mounting brackets.)

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4 With the aid of an assistant (if necessary), lift your equipment and slide it into the shelves. Attach the equipment mounting brackets to the forward mounting rails with user-supplied screws and washers D. Tighten all screws securely.

4 2U

D D 4 3U

Mounting (Rack)

2-Post (Telecom) Mounting

Select external battery pack models include the hardware required for 2-post mounting. If this hardware did not come with your unit, a 2-Post Rackmount Installation Kit (Model 2POSTRMKITWM or 2POSTRMKITHD) may be ordered separately. Refer to the illustrations below for specific installation instructions covering 2U, 3U and 4U battery packs.

2U

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4U

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Important: Illustrations show the most typical installation configurations; your model may vary. Use only the pre-drilled screw holes to attach mounting brackets to the sides of the battery pack. When installing battery packs into the rack, ensure the weight of the unit is evenly distributed.

Mounting (Rack)

BP24V15RT2U 4-Post Mounting

To install an external battery pack in a 4-post rack, remove the mounting hole covers from the top and bottom sides of the battery pack 1. To install the battery pack in a 4-post rack, attach the mounting ears to each side of the UPS using the included hardware 2. With the help of an assistant, lift the battery pack and attach it to a standard rack with user-supplied hardware 3.

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Mounting (Rack)

BP24V15RT2U 2-Post Mounting

To install the external battery pack in a 2-post rack, remove the mounting hole covers from the top and bottom sides of the pack 1. Attach the mounting ears to each side of the UPS using the included hardware 2. With the help of an assistant, lift the battery pack and attach it to a standard rack with user-supplied hardware 3.

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Important: Illustrations show the most common installation configurations; your model may vary. Use only the pre-drilled screw holes to attach mounting brackets to the sides of the battery pack. When installing battery packs into the rack, ensure the weight of the unit is evenly distributed.

Mounting (Tower)

Select external battery pack models support tower mounting. For increased stability, Tripp Lite recommends the use of the 2-9USTAND (sold separately). Ensure the Battery Orientation Warning label is not facing upward when installing the battery pack in tower orientation. Follow the instructions included with the 2-9USTAND to complete the installation.

WARNING DO NOT INSTALL PRODUCT WITH THIS LABEL FACING UP

BP24V15RT2U Tower Mounting

The BP24V15RT2U will stand in a tower position without the aid of the included hardware. For increased stability, Tripp Lite recommends removing the screw covers from each bottom side 1 and attaching the included hardware 2. In either position, the user must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures before installation.

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NOTICE: If Battery Orientation Warning labels are affixed to both sides of the battery pack, it can only support rack-mount installation.

Connection

1 Select battery packs have a polarized plug on an output cord permanently connected to the rear panel. Simply plug the output cord directly into the UPS external battery connector (refer to the UPS manual for external battery connector description and location).

Note: Only one of these battery packs is generally connected to a UPS at one time. For longer runtime, use one or more Tripp Lite Battery Packs with daisy-chain capability.

2 Select battery packs feature daisy-chain capability for longer runtime B. To connect to a UPS, insert one end of the attached cable C into either plug on the rear of the battery pack and the cable's other end into the external battery connector of your UPS. (See your UPS manual for external battery connector description and location.) To

A 1

B C 2

connect multiple battery packs to a single UPS for greatly increased runtime, connect the output of the first battery pack to the UPS system's external battery connector, then "daisy-chain" the others: connect an input/output plug on the second battery pack to an input/output plug on the first, a plug on the third to a plug on the second and so on.

Note: Multiple battery pack arrays will provide longer runtimes, but will also require longer recharge times.

3 Select battery packs contain an external battery detection port on the rear panel. The battery packs should only be used with host UPS models that provide the same functionality. The UPS will automatically detect the external battery upon connection with the battery communication cable D. Check the UPS manual for compatible external battery pack models, configuration requirements and potential limitations. Battery packs are for use only with UPS systems supporting external battery pack detection cabling (this connection is not required if the UPS does not support this feature).

UPS D WARNING AND BATTERY PATTERN OUT AVERTISMENT BATTERY SYSTEMS ON THE BATTERY Battery Pack 3

Maintenance

Battery packs require no maintenance but should be kept dry at all times. Avoid installation in locations with high heat and/or humidity. The battery packs should be kept fully charged by being connected to an active UPS system, not left in a depleted condition. Batteries left in a discharged state will suffer a permanent loss of capacity.

Troubleshooting

There is a fuse array inside the battery packs. If a heavy overload or short circuit is encountered, a fuse will open (blow). A battery pack with a blown fuse will deliver no output voltage at any load. A qualified technician must replace the fuses. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support for additional information.

Internal Battery Replacement

The batteries in the battery packs will eventually wear out and be unable to provide adequate backup times. The batteries should only be replaced by factory authorized service personnel. Tripp Lite offers an exchange program for North American customers wherein they may exchange worn-out battery packs for new ones at a price comparable to the cost of individual battery replacement. For more details, visit www.tripplite.com/support.

Storage

Disconnect your battery pack's power cable before storing. If you plan to store your battery pack for an extended period of time, fully recharge its batteries every three months by connecting it to a UPS that is connected to AC input for at least 12 hours.

Service

Your Tripp Lite product is covered by the warranty described in this manual. A variety of Extended Warranty and On-Site Service Programs are also available from Tripp Lite. For more information on service, visit www.tripplite.com/support. Before returning your product for service, follow these steps:

1. Review the installation and operation procedures in this manual to insure that the service problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions.
2. If the problem continues, do not contact or return the product to the dealer. Instead, visit www.tripplite.com/support.
3. If the problem requires service, visit www.triplite.com/support and click the Product Returns link. From here you can request a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number, which is required for service. This simple on-line form will ask for your unit's model and serial numbers, along with other general purchaser information. The RMA number, along with shipping instructions will be emailed to you. Any damages (direct, indirect, special or consequential) to the product incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center are not covered under warranty. Products shipped to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center must have transportation charges prepaid. Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package. If the product is within its warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt. Return the product for service using an insured carrier to the address given to you when you request the RMA.

Warranty and Product Registration

2-Year Limited Warranty

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction).

WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.

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Montage (Baie)

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Монтаж (Стеллаж)

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