Liebert® APS™ MBC

Rack-mount Maintenance Bypass Cabinet

Installer/User Guide
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Important Safety Precautions 5

2 Product Description 9
2.1 Features 9
2.2 Appearance and Components 9
2.2.1 Bypass Indicator LED 10
2.2.2 UPS Indicator LED 10
2.2.3 Output Indicator LED 10
2.3 Operating Modes 11
2.3.1 UPS Mode 11
2.3.2 Maintenance Bypass Mode 12
3 Installation 15
3.1 Unpacking Inspection 15
3.2 Installation Environment 15
3.3 Installation Procedures 15
3.4 Selecting and Connecting Cables 17
3.4.1 Cable Selection 17
3.4.2 Removing the Conduit Boxes 18
3.4.3 Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V input/output 19
3.4.4 Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V Input / 200/100 to 240/120-V Output
with Integral Output Transformer 21
3.4.5 Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200/100 to 240/120-V Input/Output 24
4 Operation 25
4.1 Starting Up 25
4.2 Shutting Down (with Loss of All Power) 25
4.3 Transferring from UPS to Maintenance Bypass 25
4.4 Transferring from Maintenance Bypass to UPS 26
5 Troubleshooting 27
6 POD—Optional 29
6.1 Introduction 29
6.2 Installing the POD 30
7 Specifications 32

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 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Save These Instructions
This manual contains important safety instructions. Read all safety, installation and operating instructions
before operating the Liebert APS MBC and parallel UPS system. Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in
this manual. Follow all operating and user instructions. Individuals must fully understand this equipment
to install and operate it.

The Liebert APS MBC (maintenance bypass cabinet) is designed for commercial/industrial use only. It is
not intended for use with life-support or other designated critical devices. Maximum load must not exceed
that shown on the rating label. Install and operate the unit only in a clean indoor environment, free of
conductive contaminants, moisture, flammable liquids, gases and corrosive substances. The Liebert APS
MBC contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all faults to your local dealer, local Vertiv™ representative or
Vertiv™ Technical Support.

The Liebert APS MBC UPS system is designed for use on a properly earthed (grounded) 200-240 VAC,
50 or 60 Hz supply. The system must be installed by qualified personnel. A qualified electrician must
review and approve customer supplied wiring, circuit breakers, and intended loads and verify correct
input, output, and earth connections to ensure compliance with the technical standards and local
electrical codes of practice.

WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause equipment damage, injury and death. A battery
can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current.

The following precautions must be observed before replacing the battery pack:

• Wear rubber gloves and boots

• Remove rings, watches and other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
• Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the batteries.
• If the battery kit is damaged in any way or shows signs of leakage, contact your local Vertiv™
representative immediately.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
• Handle, transport and recycle batteries in accordance with local regulations.

The Liebert APS MBC is designed and manufactured to ensure personal safety, but improper use can
result in electrical shock or fire. To ensure safety, observe the following precautions:

• Turn Off and unplug the Liebert APS MBC before cleaning it.
• Clean the unit with a dry cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Never block or insert any objects into the ventilation holes or other openings of the Liebert
APS MBC.
• Do not place the Liebert APS MBC power cord where it might be damaged.

This LiebertAPS MBC contains no user-serviceable parts except the internal battery pack. The unit’s
On/Off push buttons do not electrically isolate internal parts. Under no circumstances attempt to gain
access internally, due to the risk of electric shock or burn.

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 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY—The Liebert APS MBC complies with the limits of Category C2,
pursuant to IEC/EN/AS 62040-2, and for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• The output cables must be no longer than 10 m (32 ft).

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Operating this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference that users must correct at their own expense.

The Liebert APS MBC complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the published
technical standards. Continued compliance requires installation in accordance with these instructions
and use of accessories approved by Vertiv™.

NOTICE
This is a Category C2 UPS product. In a residential environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.

Operate the unit in an indoor environment only in an ambient temperature range of 0-40°C (32-104°F).
Install it in a clean environment, free from moisture, flammable liquids, gases and corrosive substances.

Do not continue to use the Liebert APS MBC if the front panel indications are not in accordance with
these operating instructions or the performance alters in use. Refer all faults to your Vertiv™
representative or Technical Support.

Servicing of batteries must be performed or supervised by properly-trained and qualified personnel

knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from the
batteries. Proper disposal of batteries is required. Refer to your local laws and regulations for disposal
requirements.

Never block or insert any object into the ventilation holes or other openings.

DO NOT CONNECT equipment that could overload the UPS or demand DC current from the Liebert APS
MBC, for example: electric drills, vacuum cleaners, laser printers, hair dryers or any appliance using
half-wave rectification.

Storing magnetic media on top of the Liebert APS MBC may result in data loss or corruption.

Turn Off and isolate the Liebert APS MBC before cleaning it. Use only a soft cloth, never liquid or aerosol
cleaners.

Information for the Protection of the Environment

UPS SERVICING—This unit makes use of components dangerous for the environment (electronic cards,
electronic components). The components removed must be taken to specialized collection and disposal
centers.

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 NOTICE TO EUROPEAN UNION CUSTOMERS: DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCES—This product has
been supplied from an environmentally aware manufacturer that complies with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/CE.

The symbol at right is placed on this product to encourage recycling wherever

possible. Recycle this product through a recycling facility at the end of its service
life. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Follow local
municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the
environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

For information regarding the disposing of this equipment, visit www.VertivCo.com

or contact Vertiv™ technical support. Refer to the inside front cover of this manual
for contact information.

Table 1.1 Glossary of Symbols

SYMBOL      DESCRIPTION

Risk of electrical shock

Indicates caution followed by important instructions

AC input

AC output

Requests the user to consult the manual

Recycle

Equipment grounding conductor

Bonded to ground

AC voltage

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 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The rack-mountable MBC is intended for use with the Liebert APS, Liebert GXT3 8 to 10 kVA or other UPS
with equivalent specifications. Typical applications include supporting workstations, servers, network,
telecommunications or other sensitive electronic equipment.

The Liebert APS MBC provides maximum system availability to business-critical equipment allowing the
transfer of connected equipment to an alternate power path for full isolation of the UPS for maintenance.
The UPS can be turned Off and removed from service with no interruption of power to connected
equipment.

2.1 Features
• Supports 8, 10, 15 or 20 kVA power, depending on model
• High-speed transfer switch
• Compact design
• Multiple power-path indicators
• Easily accessible terminal blocks
• Rack-mountable or tower orientation
• Integral output distribution options via optional PODs

2.2 Appearance and Components

Figure 2.1 Front Panel with Plastic Bezel in Place

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Plastic Bezel

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 Figure 2.2 Components on Front with Bezel Removed

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

1 Bypass LED indicator (amber) 4 MBC output breaker

2 UPS LED indicator (green) 5 UPS input breaker

3 Output LED indicator (amber) 6 Maintenance bypass switch

2.2.1 Bypass Indicator LED

The amber Bypass Indicator illuminates when the maintenance-bypass source is available. When the
Bypass Indicator is illuminated, you can connect the equipment to Maintenance Bypass mode by rotating
the switch (see Components on Front with Bezel Removed on page 10). When the Bypass Indicator is not
illuminated, the maintenance bypass source is not ready or available and transfers should not occur.

NOTE: When the switch is in the Maintenance Bypass position, the connected equipment is not
protected by the UPS and is susceptible to any AC mains/utility anomalies and outages.

2.2.2 UPS Indicator LED

The green UPS Indicator shows when UPS output power is available. When the UPS Indicator is
illuminated, UPS output power is available to the Liebert APS MBC and it is permissible to transfer the
rotary switch to the UPS Mode (see Components on Front with Bezel Removed on page 10). When the UPS
indicator is not illuminated, the UPS output power is not ready/available and transfers should not occur.

2.2.3 Output Indicator LED

The amber Output Indicator lets you know when the Liebert APS MBC main output breaker is closed and
power is available on the main output terminal block. When the Output Indicator is not illuminated, output
power is not available.

The POD ports, POD breakers and input/output terminal blocks are on the rear of the Liebert APS MBC,
as shown in Parts on the rear of APS MBC on page 11.

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 Figure 2.3 Parts on the rear of APS MBC

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 Pod port (with cover)

2 Input/Output terminal block

3 POD breaker

2.3 Operating Modes

The Liebert APS MBC permits maintaining power to all connected equipment during maintenance of the
Liebert APS. The APS MBC operates in two modes, UPS Mode and Maintenance Bypass Mode.

2.3.1 UPS Mode

The diagram below illustrates the Liebert APS MBC operating in UPS Mode.

While in UPS Mode, the UPS supplies continuous, high-quality AC power. In this operating mode, the
connected equipment is protected by the UPS. The maintenance-bypass switch is rotated toward the
UPS indicator (green) in this mode.

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 Figure 2.4 Operation in UPS Mode

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 AC input

2 MBC

3 Liebert APS

4 Connected load

2.3.2 Maintenance Bypass Mode

The diagram below illustrates the Liebert APS MBC operating in Maintenance Bypass Mode.

While in the Maintenance Bypass mode, the MBC provides an alternate path for power to the connected
equipment. If the UPS must be taken out of service for limited maintenance or repair, manual activation of
the bypass immediately transfers the equipment from the UPS inverter to the bypass source. In this mode,
the connected equipment is not protected from utility/mains power abnormalities or outages. The
maintenance bypass switch is rotated toward the Bypass Indicator (amber) in this mode.

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 Figure 2.5 Operation in Maintenance Bypass Mode

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 AC input

2 MBC

3 Liebert APS

4 Connected load

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 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpacking Inspection
Upon receipt, unpack the Liebert APS MBC and conduct the following checks:

• Inspect the unit for shipping damage. If any shipping damage is founded, report it to the
carrier.
• Check against the delivery list to verify that the types of the accessories are complete and
correct. If there is any discrepancy, contact the carrier and your Vertiv™ representative
immediately.

3.2 Installation Environment

The environment must be free of conductive contaminants and excessive moisture (water and
condensation), flammable vapors, chemical fumes, corrosive gases and liquids.

3.3 Installation Procedures

Installation Tools
The following tools are required to properly set up your APS MBC:

• 13-mm (1/2 in) wrench or socket

• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers
• Torque wrench

If the Liebert APS MBC will be installed in a rack enclosure, see the following for the installation
procedures:

NOTE: The MBC is rack-mountable. If the Liebert APS UPS will be rack mounted and there is no UPS in
the rack, install the UPS before installing the MBC. If there is a UPS in the rack and the UPS is
operating, turn off the UPS, disconnect the local input breaker and loads, and remove the UPS Input/
Output cables according to the corresponding UPS user manual.

1. Locate the rack-mount rails from the APS MBC packaging and review the following procedures
to install the rails onto the vertical pole of the rack.
2. Install the cage nuts in the middle square holes of the 1U and 2U height space, the upper
square holes of the 3U and 6U height spaces and in the lower square holes of the 5U and 8U
height spaces.

NOTE: The height space indicates the whole U-height space counted from the top of the Liebert APS
UPS. The 1U and 2U height spaces are used to install the guide rails. The 3U, 6U, 5U and 8U height
spaces are used to install the securing brackets of the Liebert APS MBC.

3. Using the hook on the rear flange of the rack-mount rail, clip it onto the rear vertical pole and
use the provided four M6 x 16 screws to secure them, as shown in Attaching the rear of the
rack-mount rail kit on page 16.

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 Figure 3.1 Attaching the rear of the rack-mount rail kit

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 Guide rail

2 Hook

3 Vertical rail

4 M6 x 16 screws (4 places)

4. Using the provided four M6 x 16 screws, secure the front of the rack-mount rails onto the
vertical pole.
5. Remove the MBC from the shipping carton, lift and place it on the guide rails, then slide it into
the rack as shown in Installing the Liebert APS MBC on page 17.

NOTE: The Liebert APS MBC weighs 30 kg (66 lb). Please be careful when lifting it. Lifting may require
two people.

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 Figure 3.2 Installing the Liebert APS MBC

6. Refer to Selecting and Connecting Cables on page 17 for wiring connections.

7. Refer to POD—Optional on page 29 for installing any integral output-distribution PODs.

3.4 Selecting and Connecting Cables

Installation Tools
The following tools are required to properly set up your UPS:

• 13-mm (1/2 in) wrench or socket

• #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers
• Torque wrench
3.4.1 Cable Selection
Select proper cable size/amperage based on the Liebert APS MBC model. The models have different
circuit-breaker ratings. See Table 3.1 below for the amperages for proper cable selection.

Table 3.1 Cables and protection grade

MODEL
ITEM
ASMBCR2 SERIES ASMBCR1 SERIES ASMBCRG SERIES ASMBCRW SERIES

Maximum Input Current 125A 100A 63A 50A

Input Protection 125A 100A 63A 50A

Maximum Output Current 125A 100A 63A 50A

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 Table 3.1 Cables and protection grade (continued)

MODEL
ITEM
ASMBCR2 SERIES ASMBCR1 SERIES ASMBCRG SERIES ASMBCRW SERIES

Terminal Block Maximum: 2/0 (60mm2)

Wire Size Range Minimum: 6 AWG (22mm2)

90°C rated copper wire is recommended

Terminal block torque requirements are 4.52Nm (40 in-lb)

The Liebert APS unit model number determines the section to follow for the installation of the APS MBC.

Table 3.2  Cable Installation Reference

UPS MODEL NUMBER

UPS SYSTEM VOLTAGE AND FRAME TYPE SEE MANUAL SECTION
DIGITS 1-3

Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V input/output on

AS1 or ASA 200-240V Input / Output; Transformer-Free
page 19

Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V input/output on

AS2 or ASB 200-240V input / output; transformer-free
page 19

200-240 Input - 200/100-240/120 Output; Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V input/output on

AS3 or ASC
Transformer-Based page 19

200-240 Input - 200/100-240/120 Output; Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V input/output on

AS4 or ASD
Transformer-Based page 19

200/100-240/120 Input / Output; Transformer- Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200/100 to 240/120-V
AS5 or ASE
Free Input/Output on page 24

200/100-240/120 Input / Output; Transformer- Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200/100 to 240/120-V
AS6 or ASF
Free Input/Output on page 24

3.4.2 Removing the Conduit Boxes

1. Referring to Remove the conduit boxes on page 19, remove the knockouts on the conduit
boxes and pull the cables through them.
2. Connect the cables to the corresponding input/output terminals, and using a torque wrench,
turn the screws clockwise until tightened.

NOTE: The upper terminal block connects with the UPS; The lower terminal block connects with the
local power input and loads.

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 Figure 3.3 Remove the conduit boxes

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 Cover

2 Retaining screws

3 Knockouts

4 Upper box, connects to UPS

5 Lower box, connects to input power and to the load

3.4.3 Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V input/output

Refer to MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit) on page 20 and MBC lower terminal block (from
main AC source/to main distribution panel) on page 20 for the cable connections when the Liebert APS
UPS will be connected and wired for single-phase input, either L-N-PE (50-Hz voltages) or L-L-G (60-Hz
voltages).

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 Figure 3.4 MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit)

Figure 3.5 MBC lower terminal block (from main AC source/to main distribution panel)

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 Refer to MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit) on page 21 and MBC lower terminal block (from
main AC source/to main distribution panel) on page 21 for the cable connections when the Liebert APS
UPS will be connected and wired for 3-phase input, L1-L2-L3-N-PE (50-Hz voltages only).

Figure 3.6 MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit)

Figure 3.7 MBC lower terminal block (from main AC source/to main distribution panel)

3.4.4 Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200 to 240-V Input / 200/100 to 240/120-V Output

with Integral Output Transformer
Refer to MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit) on page 22 and MBC lower terminal block
(from main AC source/to main distribution panel) on page 23 for the cable connections when the Liebert
APS UPS will be connected and wired for single-phase input, either L-N-PE (50-Hz voltages) or L-L-G
(60-Hz voltages).

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 Figure 3.8 MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit)

Table 3.3  Connections, upper terminal block, single-phase

input, L-N-PE (50 Hz) or L-L-G (60 Hz)

INPUT TERMINAL WIRING

INPUT VOLTAGE
1 2 3 4

200/100 L1 Do Not Use L2/N Do Not Use

220/110 L1 Do Not Use L2/N Do Not Use

230/115 L1 Do Not Use L2/N Do Not Use

220/127 L1 Do Not Use L2/N Do Not Use

240/120 L1 Do Not Use L2/N Do Not Use

208/120 L1 Do Not Use L2/N Do Not Use

Output Voltage (Between Terminals)

Output Voltage Needed
1-4 3-4 2-3 1-3

200/100 100 100 173 (Do Not Use) 200

220/110 110 110 190 (Do Not Use) 220

230/115 115 115 199 (Do Not Use) 230

220/127 127 127 220 254 (Do Not Use)

240/120 120 120 208 240

208/120 120 120 208 240

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 Figure 3.9 MBC lower terminal block (from main AC source/to main distribution panel)

Table 3.4  Connections, lower terminal block,

single-phase input, L-N-PE (50 Hz) or L-L-G (60 Hz)

INPUT VOLTAGE (BETWEEN TERMINALS)

INPUT VOLTAGE
1-4 1-2 2-3 1-3

200/100 Do Not Use 100 100 200

220/110 Do Not Use 110 110 220

230/115 Do Not Use 115 115 230

254
220/127 Do Not Use 127 127
(Do Not Use)

240/120 Do Not Use 120 120 240

208/120 Do Not Use 120 120 240

Output Voltage (Between Terminals)

Output Voltage Needed
1-4 3-4 2-3 1-3

173
200/100 100 100 200
(Do Not Use)

190
220/110 110 110 220
(Do Not Use)

199
230/115 115 115 230
(Do Not Use)

254
220/127 127 127 220
(Do Not Use)

240/120 120 120 208 240

208/120 120 120 208 240

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 • To connect a 120-V load between Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 of the APS MBC OUTPUT, make
sure that there is 120-V voltage between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of the APS MBC input.
• To connect a 208-V load between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of the APS MBC output, make
sure that there is 208-V voltage between terminal 1 and terminal 3 of the MBC input.
• To connect a 240-V load between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the APS MBC output, make
sure that there is 240-V voltage between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the MBC input.
• To connect a 120-V load between Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 of the APS MBC output,
simultaneously connect a 208-V load between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of MBC output or a
240-V load between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of MBC output, make sure that there is 120-V
voltage between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of the MBC input, at the same time, there is 208-V
voltage between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the MBC input or 240-V voltage between
Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of the MBC input.
3.4.5 Connections for Liebert APS UPS 200/100 to 240/120-V Input/Output
Refer to MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit) on page 24 and MBC lower terminal block
(from main AC source/to main distribution panel) on page 24 for the cable connections when the Liebert
APS UPS will be connected and wired for single-phase input, L-L-N-G (50/60-Hz voltages).

Figure 3.10 MBC upper terminal block (to/from UPS unit)

Figure 3.11 MBC lower terminal block (from main AC source/to main distribution panel)

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 4 OPERATION
WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Can cause equipment damage, injury or death. Observe all
cautions and warnings in this manual. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Refer all UPS and battery service to properly trained and qualified service personnel. Do not
attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing the cover may expose you to
lethal voltages within this unit even when it is apparently not operating and the input wiring is
disconnected from the electrical source. Never work alone.

4.1 Starting Up
To start the UPS while connected to the Maintenance Bypass:
1. Set the rotary, maintenance-bypass switch to the UPS position on the front of the Liebert APS
MBC.
2. Close the UPS input breaker and the MBC output breaker on the front of the MBC.
3. Close the input breaker located in the local AC-power panel that provides power to the UPS
system.
4. Start the Liebert APS UPS according to its user manual (see SL-25510, which shipped with the
UPS).
5. The load is now supplied with conditioned power through the UPS.
6. Close the corresponding POD breaker, if any PODs are installed.

4.2 Shutting Down (with Loss of All Power)

To power off the system:
1. Shut down the UPS according to its user manual and open the UPS’s input breaker and any
breakers on each connected external battery cabinet.
2. Open the remote input breaker in the local power panel and any POD breakers on the rear of
the Liebert APS MBC.
3. Open the UPS input breaker and the MBC output breaker on front of the APS MBC.

4.3 Transferring from UPS to Maintenance Bypass

1. Remove the 4 plastic bezels from the front of the Liebert APS MBC by pulling equally on each
side of one bezel at a time.
2. Verify that the Bypass Indicator (amber) on the front of the MBC is illuminated.
• If the Bypass indicator is not illuminated, do not proceed and refer to Troubleshooting on
page 27.
• If the Bypass Indicator is illuminated, refer to the Liebert APS user manual to transfer the
UPS to internal bypass.
3. Using the rotary, maintenance-bypass switch on the front of the APS MBC, transfer it from UPS
to Bypass.
4. Turn the UPS Off using the LCD display, then open any breakers on any connected external
battery cabinets.

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 5. Open the UPS input breaker on the front of the APS MBC.
6. Open both the input and output breakers on the Liebert APS UPS.
The UPS is now electrically isolated and may be transferred to maintenance bypass.

4.4 Transferring from Maintenance Bypass to UPS

1. Close the UPS input and output breaker on the Liebert APS UPS.
2. Close the UPS input breaker on the front of the Liebert APS MBC.
3. Start the UPS according to its user manual and leave it in internal bypass mode.
4. Verify that the UPS Indicator (green) on the APS MBC is illuminated.
• If the UPS Indicator does not illuminate, do not proceed and refer to Troubleshooting on
page 27.
• If the UPS Indicator is illuminated, transfer the rotary, maintenance-bypass switch from
Bypass to UPS.
5. Transfer the UPS from internal bypass to inverter.
Conditioned power is now being supplied through the UPS.

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 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 5.1  Troubleshooting—Possible Causes and Solutions

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Bypass not present Call qualified service personnel to restore power to local power
Bypass Indicator (amber)
not illuminated APS MBC input cable is not
Refer to Cable Selection on page 17
connected to bypass.

UPS output power not present Turn on UPS, refer to UPS user manual.
UPS Indicator (green) not UPS input and/or output cable
illuminated is not connected to the APS Refer to Cable Selection on page 17
MBC.

The output breaker is not Close MBC output breaker (see Components on Front with Bezel Removed on page 10
Output Indicator (amber) closed. for its position)
not illuminated The load cable is not connected
Refer to Cable Selection on page 17
to the APS MBC.

Close MBC output breaker and/or POD breakers, refer to Components on Front with
Liebert APS MBC will not The MBC output breaker and/or
Bezel Removed on page 10 and Parts on the rear of APS MBC on page 11 for their
start some/all connected POD breaker is open.
positions
loads
Overload on APS MBC. Recalculate load requirement and choose a proper version.

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 6 POD—OPTIONAL
6.1 Introduction
Power Output Distribution (PODs) are optional, integral distribution units that may be attached on a UPS
or a Maintenance Bypass Cabinet. PODs provide safe and reliable power-distribution function to directly
connect equipment that is to be protected by the UPS. The POD’s technical specifications are listed in
Table 6.1 below throughTable 6.3 on the next page.

Table 6.1 Technical specifications of the POD (PD2-101 ~ PD2-105)

POD MODEL
PARAMETER
PD2-101 PD2-102 PD2-103 PD2-104 PD2-105

Dimension, W x D x H, in (mm)

Unit 7.4 × 5.7 (188 × 145)

Shipping 11.9 × 20.6 × 8.7 (302 × 522 × 220)

Weight, lb (kg)

Unit 4.4 (2) 6.6 (3) — 6.6 (3) 4.4 (2)

Shipping 6.6 (3) 8.8 (4) — 8.8 (4) 6.6 (3)

Electrical Specification

Rating Amp. 63 A 2-pole input breaker

5-15/20R (4 pcs) 5-15/20R (4 pcs)

L6-30 (2 pcs) L6-20R (4 pcs) L6-30R (4 pcs)
Output Power Connection L6-30R (2 pcs) L5-30R (2 pcs)
5-15/20R (8 pcs) 5-15/20R (4 pcs) 5-15/20R (4 pcs)
L6-20R (2 pcs) L5-20R (2 pcs)

Table 6.2  Technical specifications of the POD (PD2-106 ~ PD2-109)

POD MODEL
PARAMETER
PD2-106 PD2-107 PD2-108 PD2-109

Dimension, W x D x H, in (mm)

Unit 7.4 × 5.7 (188 × 145)

Shipping 11.9 × 20.6 × 8.7 (302 × 522 × 220)

Weight, lb (kg)

Unit 6.6 (3) 4.4 (2) 4.4 (2) 4.4 (2)

Shipping 8.8 (4) 6.6 (3) 6.6 (3) 6.6 (3)

Electrical Specification

Rating Amp. 63A 2-pole input breaker

L6-20R (4 pcs) L5-20R (4 pcs) L6-30R (2 pcs)

Output Power Connection L14-30R (2 pcs)
L5-20R (4 pcs) L5-20R (4 pcs) L6-20R (2 pcs)

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 Table 6.3 Technical specifications of the POD (PD2-200 ~ PD2-204)

POD MODEL
PARAMETER
PD2-200 PD2-201 PD2-202 PD2-204

Dimensions, W x D x H, in (mm)

Unit 7.4 × 5.7 (188 × 145)

Shipping 11.9 × 20.6 × 8.7 (302 × 522 × 220)

Weight, lb (kg)

Unit 4.4 (2) 4.4 (2) 4.4 (2) 4.4 (2)

Shipping 6.6 (3) 6.6 (3) 6.6 (3) 6.6 (3)

Electrical Specification

Rating Amp. 63A 2-pole input breaker

IEC320-C19 (4 pcs) IEC320-C19 (2 pcs) IEC309-32 (2 pcs)

Output Power Connection IEC320-C13 (12 pcs)
IEC320-C13 (4 pcs) IEC320-C13 (8 pcs) IEC320-C13 (4 pcs)

6.2 Installing the POD

To connect the POD:
1. Unscrew the 2 screws from the cover of the POD port and remove the cover, as shown in
Remove Cover and Attach the POD on page 31.
2. Insert the PP75 terminals of the POD into the POD port of the Liebert APS MBC.

NOTICE
Risk of improper connections. Can cause improper operation.

When inserting, make sure that the colors of the PP75 terminals correspond to the colors of the
POD port.

3. Align the installation holes of the POD with those on the MBC, and attach the POD as shown in
Remove Cover and Attach the POD on page 31.

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 Figure 6.1 Remove Cover and Attach the POD

NO. DESCRIPTION

1 POD port cover

2 PP75 terminals

3 POD

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Table 6.4 Specifications

ITEM SPECIFICATION

General

ASMBCR2 Series: 125A max

ASMBCR1 Series: 100A max

Unit Rating ASMBCRG Series: 63A max

ASMBCRW Series: 50A max

Compliant Safety Standards UL 1778-4th Edition, CSA C22.2 No. 107.3, IEC62040-1:2008

Mechanical

Dimensions, W x D x H, mm (In) 440 × 862 × 355 (17.3 x 33.9 x 14.3)

Weight, kg (Lb) 30 (66.1)

Environmental

Operating Ambient Temperature 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Storage Ambient Temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)

Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing

Agency/standards ISTA Procedure 1A

Input Parameters

200/208/220/230/240V ~ L + N + PE
Nominal Input Voltage 220/380V ~ 240/415V ~ L1 + L2 +L3 + N + PE
100/200V ~ 120/240V ~ L1 + L2 +N + PE

Nominal Input Frequency 50/60Hz

Input Frequency Range 40Hz ~ 70Hz

Output Parameters

200/208/220/230/240V ~ L + N + PE
Output Voltage 100/100/173/200 - 120/120/208/240V ~
100/200 110/220 115/230 120/208 120/240 127/220 ~ L1 + L2 +N + PE

Transfer Time, milliseconds <6

Output Frequency 50/60Hz

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