Virtual Front Panel USER S GUIDE.

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1 Virtual Front Panel USER S GUIDE

2 Powerware is a registered trademark of Eaton Power Quality Corporation. Copyright 2005 Eaton Corporation, Raleigh, NC, US. ll rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Eaton Corporation.

3 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Introduction First Time Scenario Installation System Requirements Installing the Software Operation and Configuration Operating Tasks Specifying the Port and Baud Rate Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS Turning the UPS On and Off Switching the UPS to Bypass Configuration Tasks Setting Operating Load Voltage Setting Operating Frequency Setting Battery Options Setting Bypass Limits Setting Miscellaneous Options Setting Remote Options Troubleshooting Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005 i

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5 Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction The Virtual Front Panel (VFP) tool lets you change the following critical operating parameters of a /6 kv UPS: Operating load voltage Operating input and output frequencies Maximum limit when bypass frequency is considered to be out of specification You can also use VFP to: View current runtimes Configure the number of Extended Battery Modules (EBMs) Set or disable the UPS to detect site wiring faults Set or disable an alarm to sound on C failure Run the UPS in High Efficiency mode Configure the Remote Emergency Power off (REPO) contacts to be used as a remote on/off switch Put the UPS in Normal mode, Standby mode, or Bypass mode. NOTE djusting the number of EBMs without running VFP can cause network management software to perform an early shutdown. Early shutdown occurs when a UPS reports a much shorter or longer backup time based on an incorrect number of attached EBMs. The UPS still provides total backup time of the attached EBMs. For example, an incorrectly reported number of EBMs could cause the network management software to command a shutdown after only 3 minutes when there may be 15 minutes of runtime available. If the shutdown command were not given, the UPS would continue to support the load for the full 15 minutes. Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

6 Getting Started First Time Scenario The first time you use VFP, follow this overview: 1. Install the VFP software on a computer connected to the UPS. For installation directions, see Installation" on the page Click Port to specify the COM port and baud rate to use to connect to the UPS. For details, see Specifying the Port and Baud Rate" on page Click Connect to establish communication with the UPS. The UPS Connection Status indicator changes from red to green to indicate a successful communication link between VFP and the UPS. The On/Off button changes to match the UPS s current on or off status. For details, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page To configure the UPS using VFP, the UPS must be in Standby mode (turned off with utility power present). Turn off the UPS by clicking On/Off until the button displays Off." For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page 2 3. NOTE Before making any configuration changes, you might want to make a note of the current configuration and start a log to track future configuration changes. VFP does not provide an automatic log or a reset to defaults. 5. The first task you might want to do is view the current battery runtimes or configure the number of EBMs. Click Config, then click the Battery tab. The current runtime displays. For details, see Setting Battery Options" on page You can set many other configuration parameters and options. For details, see Configuration Tasks" on page Click Disconnect to close communication with the UPS. 8. Click File then Exit to close VFP. 1 2 Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005

7 Getting Started Installation Follow these instructions to install the VFP software. System Requirements VFP requires the following hardware and software: or higher microprocessor 16 MB or more memory Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME Hard disk with 5 MB free space RS 232 Serial Port (COM1 to COM9) To verify the latest system requirements, check the Readme file provided with the software. Installing the Software To install VFP: 1. Verify that a valid UPS type is connected to the computer on which you plan to install VFP. 2. Verify that you know the COM port number and current baud rate settings for the computer. 3. Uninstall any previous version of VFP. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, dd/remove Programs, VFP, and then dd/remove. Select Yes to confirm the uninstallation. 4. Download or copy the vfp.exe file to your computer s hard drive. 5. Double click on the file. n unzip window opens. 6. Set the path to unzip the files to, and extract the files. 7. Close the zip window and open the directory containing the extracted files. 8. Double click on setup.exe to start the installation process. The VFP Configuration Setup window opens. 9. Follow the instructions as prompted to finish the installation. Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

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9 Chapter 2 Operation and Configuration This chapter describes tasks for operating and configuring Virtual Front Panel. Operating Tasks Use Virtual Front Panel to: Specify the port and baud rate to use to connect to the UPS Connect to and disconnect from the UPS Turn the UPS on (Normal mode) and off (Standby mode) Switch the UPS to Bypass mode UPS Connection Status Indicator: Red Disconnected Green Connected COM Port Number (Baud Rate) Figure 2-1. UPS Virtual Front Panel Window NOTE The middle two buttons change depending on the UPS state: The Connect" button displays when the UPS is disconnected; the Disconnect" button displays when the UPS is connected. When the UPS is connected, the On/Off button displays On" when the UPS is on, Off" when the UPS is off. Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

10 Operation and Configuration Specifying the Port and Baud Rate The default port is COM 1. The default baud rate is NOTE The COM port and baud rate return to their default values when the VFP application is closed and reopened. To view the COM port and baud rate that VFP is using to connect to the UPS: 1. Click Port on the Virtual Front Panel window. The Serial Port Settings window opens, displaying the current settings for Baud and COM. 2. Click Exit to close the window. To change the COM port or baud rate that VFP uses to connect to the UPS: 1. If connected to the UPS, click Disconnect on the Virtual Front Panel window. The UPS disconnects. 2. Click Port on the Virtual Front Panel window. The Serial Port Settings window opens, displaying the current settings for Baud and COM. 3. Type the new baud rate or COM port, or both. 4. Click pply. If you changed the baud rate, the new baud rate takes effect in the Virtual Front Panel window. Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS The Connect button on the Virtual Front Panel window begins communication with the UPS: 1. Before connecting to the UPS, you may want to check the port and baud rate, and change it if necessary (see the previous section Specifying the Port and Baud Rate"). 2. To connect to the UPS, click Connect on the Virtual Front Panel window. The message Connecting... UPS Found... Done" confirms that the UPS is connected, and the UPS Connection Status indicator changes from red to green. The On/Off button changes to match the UPS s current status. The Disconnect button on the Virtual Front Panel window ends communication with the UPS: 1. To disconnect from the UPS, click Disconnect on the Virtual Front Panel window. The message Disconnecting... Done" confirms that the UPS is disconnected, and the UPS Connection Status indicator changes from green to red. 2 2 Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005

11 Operation and Configuration Turning the UPS On and Off Turning the UPS on puts the UPS in Normal mode. Turning the UPS off puts the UPS in Standby mode. If the On/Off button displays On," the UPS is on. If the On/Off button displays Off," the UPS is off. If the On/Off button displays On/Off," VFP is not connected to the UPS. To turn the UPS on: 1. Ensure that VFP is connected and successfully communicating with the UPS (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). Trying to turn the UPS on when the UPS is not connected displays a Link Down" message on the VFP display. To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Click Off. window displays asking confirmation to turn the UPS on. 3. Click Yes. The UPS turns on, and the On/Off button displays On." To turn the UPS off: 1. Click On. window displays asking confirmation to turn the UPS off. 2. Click Yes. The UPS turns off, and the On/Off button displays Off." Switching the UPS to Bypass To switch the UPS to Bypass mode: 1. Verify that the UPS is connected (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Turn the UPS on. For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page From the menu bar, select UPS, then Control, then Bypass. The UPS switches to Bypass mode. The On/Off button changes from On" to Off." Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

12 Operation and Configuration Configuration Tasks From the UPS Virtual Front Panel window, click Config. The UPS Configuration window displays (see Figure 2-2). Figure 2-2. UPS Configuration Window From this window, you can: Tab Tasks See Voltage Set operating load voltage. Operating Load Voltage Configuration" on page 2 5. Frequency Set operating input and output frequencies. Operating Frequency Configuration" on page 2 6. Battery Bypass Misc Remote View current runtime and configure the number of EBMs associated with the UPS. Set the maximum limit for when the bypass frequency is considered to be out of specification. Set options for detecting site wiring faults, sounding an alarm for C failure, and operating in High Efficiency mode. Configure the Remote Emergency Power off contacts to be used as a remote on/off switch. "Setting Battery Options" on page 2 7. Setting Bypass Limits" on page 2 9. Setting Miscellaneous Options" on page Setting Remote Options" on page Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005

13 Operation and Configuration Setting Operating Load Voltage To configure the UPS operating load voltage: 1. Verify that the UPS is connected (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Turn the UPS off. For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page Click Config. The UPS Configuration window opens (see Figure 2-2 on page 2 4). 4. Click Voltage. The Voltage screen displays (see Figure 2-3). 5. The Voltage screen displays the current Input Voltage Settings: Minimum. The UPS uses battery power below this level. Nominal. The current nominal output voltage setting. Maximum. The UPS uses battery power above this level. 6. Several options for setting the output voltage are available: For loads with high inrush current, select Fast Under Voltage response. Select the appropriate UPS operating load voltage: Select a specific voltage (VC) option or, to have the UPS select load voltage based on utility voltage, click uto. 7. Click pply to save the changes. Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

14 Operation and Configuration Figure 2-3. Voltage Screen Setting Operating Frequency To configure the UPS operating frequency options: NOTE ny change to the Output Frequency Options will take effect the next time the UPS is powered down and re started. 1. Verify that the UPS is connected (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Turn the UPS off. For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page Click Config. The UPS Configuration window opens (see Figure 2-2 on page 2 4). 4. Click Frequency. The Frequency screen displays (see Figure 2-4). 5. Under Input Frequency Options, the Frequency screen displays the current nominal operating frequency (Nominal). Select a Slew Rate: Slow, Normal, or Fast. Select a slew rate that resembles the source type. Generally, generator source requires a fast" rate, and power line utility requires a slow" rate. 2 6 Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005

15 Operation and Configuration 6. Select the appropriate Output Frequency Options: uto, 50 Hz, or 60 Hz. Selecting uto allows the UPS to select the load frequency based on the utility frequency. 7. Click pply to save the changes. Figure 2-4. Frequency Screen Setting Battery Options To view the current battery runtime and set the number of EBMs associated with the UPS: 1. Verify that the UPS is connected (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Turn the UPS off. For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page Click Config. The UPS Configuration window opens (see Figure 2-2 on page 2 4). 4. Click Battery. The Battery screen displays (see Figure 2-5). The Current Runtime displays. Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

16 Operation and Configuration 5. To update the number of EBMs associated with the UPS, select the correct number of Extended Runtime Module(s). Module(s) selection of 0" indicates the presence of only the internal UPS battery. Selecting a Custom" runtime module displays the Custom Battery Data section. Type the Expected Runtime on Full Load in seconds (the expected UPS runtime on battery using the custom battery cabinet at full load). The maximum runtime is 65,535 seconds (1092 minutes or 18.2 hours). 6. Click pply. The Current Runtime displays. Figure 2-5. Battery Screen 2 8 Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005

17 Operation and Configuration Setting Bypass Limits To change the bypass frequency deviation limit: 1. Verify that the UPS is connected (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Turn the UPS off. For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page Click Config. The UPS Configuration window opens (see Figure 2-2 on page 2 4). 4. Click Bypass. The Bypass screen displays (see Figure 2-6). 5. Select the djust bypass frequency deviation limit (Hz) checkbox. The slider bar becomes available. 6. Click and drag the slider bar to the desired setting. 7. Click pply to save the change. NOTE If the limit is set too low, the UPS will change the selection to the lowest allowable value. Figure 2-6. Bypass Screen Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

18 Operation and Configuration Setting Miscellaneous Options To set miscellaneous options: 1. Verify that the UPS is connected (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Turn the UPS off. For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page Click Config. The UPS Configuration window opens (see Figure 2-2 on page 2 4). 4. Click Misc. The Misc screen displays (see Figure 2-7). 5. Select or deselect any of the following options desired: Site Wiring Fault. The UPS will detect missing ground, swapped line, and neutral type faults. C Fail Horn. The UPS will warn when utility is not present at UPS input. High Efficiency Mode. The UPS will operate in High Efficiency mode when the utility is within High Efficiency mode limits. 6. Click pply to save the changes. Figure 2-7. Misc Screen 2 10 Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005

19 Operation and Configuration Setting Remote Options To set options for use with a REPO switch: 1. Verify that the UPS is connected (the UPS Connection Status indicator is green). To connect to the UPS, see Connecting to and Disconnecting from the UPS" on page Turn the UPS off. For details, see Turning the UPS On and Off" on page Click Config. The UPS Configuration window opens (see Figure 2-2 on page 2 4). 4. Click Remote. The Remote screen displays (see Figure 2-8). 5. To configure REPO contacts to be used as a remote on/off switch, select Configure REPO contact as Remote On/Off. 6. Select the ctive State setting: Closed or Open. This setting specifies the position of the remote contacts (closed or open) when the active state occurs. 7. Click pply to save the changes. Figure 2-8. Remote Screen Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

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21 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting The following table shows causes of common errors encountered when running Virtual Front Panel. Message Cause ction Configuration is not Error in sending command. Wait 10 seconds and try again. supported on this UPS Error Getting Runtime Unable to obtain configuration data from the UPS. Runtime value not received from the UPS. Ensure that the UPS does not have critical alarms. Wait 10 seconds and try again. Ensure that the UPS is connected by cycling Connect/Disconnect. Or wait 10 seconds and try again. Error Switching to Error in sending command. Wait 10 seconds and try again. Bypass UPS is unable to switch to Bypass. For example, bypass may be out of tolerance. Wait 10 seconds and try again. Error Turning UPS Off Error in sending command. Wait 10 seconds and try again. Unable to turn the UPS off. UPS may be in a critical state of operation. Try again later. Error Turning UPS On Unable to turn the UPS on. UPS may be in a critical state of operation. Try again later. Invalid Machine Type Link Down No/Bad Response UPS is recognized but the UPS type is invalid. Communication with the UPS is not started. Timeout waiting for response from the UPS. Response corrupted. Verify that the UPS is one of the valid types. Click Connect to start communication. The UPS is busy. Wait 10 seconds and try again. The expected response is different from the actual response. Wait 10 seconds and try again. No UPS Found Incorrect baud rate. Change the baud rate to the same settings as the UPS. Refer to the user s guide for the UPS or the network management system. Incorrect COM port. Verify that the COM port matches the serial port used by the UPS. Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug

22 Troubleshooting Message Unable to Open Port UPS Busy (33) Cause COM port is occupied by another application. Invalid COM port specified (COM port does not exist). The UPS is not ready for communication. The UPS is shutting down or not responding due to critical alarm. ction Change to an unused COM port. Or run the VFP on a separate computer with a vacant COM port. Change COM port settings to the port available on the computer. VFP accepts port numbers 1 9. Or run the VFP on a separate computer with a vacant COM port. Wait 10 seconds and try again. Verify that the UPS is in a normal state of operation. Wait 10 seconds and try again. UPS is not in Error in sending command. Wait 10 seconds and try again. standby/off state UPS is not in standby/off state (required to change the UPS configuration). Turn the UPS off and try again. 3 2 Powerware Virtual Front Panel User s Guide xxx Rev P01 Draft 12 ug 2005