Provide enough information to allow the selection of the manufacturer product to meet requirements. This information may also be used to replace the installed product during the operation stage of the building's lifecycle. Information covering the execution of the deliverable should also be provided in the associated specification.
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Definition |
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Manufacturer |
The Manufacturer of the Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. |
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Standards |
An example value being To BS EN 62040-1 and BS EN 62040-3. |
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Test requirements |
An example value being Factory tests. |
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Mode of operation |
An example value being Off-line. |
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Configuration |
An example value being Single with bypass. |
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Load compatibility |
An example value being Suitable for use with loads operating at any power factor (leading or lagging) up to 0.9. |
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Input - Nominal voltage |
An example value being Single phase 230 V a.c. |
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Input - Voltage tolerance |
An example value being ±10% at full load. |
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Input - Frequency |
An example value being 50 Hz. ±2%. |
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Input - Power factor |
An example value being >0.98 at full load. |
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Input - Input current distortion (THDi) |
An example value being <3% at full load. |
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Input - Inrush current |
An example value being Limited by soft start to maximum I. |
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Maintenance bypass |
An example value being Internal fully interlocked. |
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Integral bypass operation - Automatic transfer of the load to the bypass source under the following conditions |
An example value being Inverter overload capacity exceeded. |
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Integral bypass operation - Re-transfer of the load from the bypass source |
An example value being Automatic unless under manual control or fault conditions are present. |
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Galvanic separation between input and output |
An example value being Required. |
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Inverter output - Rated output apparent power |
An example value being 20 kV·A. |
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Inverter output - Nominal voltage |
An example value being Single phase 230 V a.c. |
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Inverter output - Voltage tolerance |
An example value being <±1% static. |
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Inverter output - Voltage waveform |
An example value being Sinusoidal in both normal and stored energy mode of operation. |
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Inverter output - Voltage distortion |
An example value being <1% with linear load. |
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Inverter output - Nominal frequency |
An example value being 50 Hz. |
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Inverter output - Frequency tolerance |
An example value being ±0.1% with internal reference (free running). |
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Inverter output - Overload capability |
An example value being 110% for 60 minutes. |
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Inverter output - Operation on overload |
An example value being Operate visual and audible alarm indicator integral to UPS enclosure. |
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Inverter output - Output power factor (minimum) |
An example value being 0.85. |
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Inverter output - Crest factor |
An example value being >3:1. |
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Batteries - Location |
An example value being Battery shelving racks. |
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Batteries - Type |
An example value being Lead-acid pasted plate to BS 6290-3 and. |
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Batteries - Voltage |
An example value being 12 V. |
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Batteries - Number of cells (minimum) |
The Batteries - Number of cells (minimum) of the Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. |
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Batteries - Battery autonomy (stored energy time at rated power) |
An example value being 5 minutes. |
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Batteries - Battery service life (minimum) |
The Batteries - Battery service life (minimum) of the Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. |
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Batteries - Battery design (minimum) |
The Batteries - Battery design (minimum) of the Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. |
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Batteries - Fused parallel battery strings - Quantity (minimum) |
An example value being One. |
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Batteries - Fused parallel battery strings - Automatic disconnection of a faulty string |
An example value being Required. |
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Batteries - Impact resistant plastic shields to intercell terminal and output terminals |
An example value being Required. |
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Batteries - Battery supply d.c. circuit breaker with overload and short circuit protection |
An example value being Required. |
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Batteries - Battery charger |
An example value being Ripple free battery charge. |
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Batteries - Battery recharge time - To 80% capacity |
An example value being <100 minutes. |
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Batteries - Battery recharge time - To 100% capacity |
An example value being Within four hours. |
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Batteries - Battery monitors - Type |
An example value being Microprocessor based. |
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Batteries - Battery monitors - Features |
An example value being Automatic battery discharge test at adjustable time intervals and with manual override. |
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Controls, indicators and alarms - Status indicators - During normal operation (on-line) indicate the following with green LED |
An example value being a.c. input to rectifier. |
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Controls, indicators and alarms - Status indicators - During mains failure indicate the following with green LED |
An example value being Load supplied from battery. |
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Controls, indicators and alarms - Status indicators - During mains failure indicate the following with red LED |
An example value being a.c. input to rectifier. |
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Controls, indicators and alarms - LCD display |
An example value being Input voltage to inverter. |
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Controls, indicators and alarms - Event log |
An example value being Record up to 64 fault occurrences including time and date for each occurrence. Provide user access to event log through LCD display. |
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Audible alarms - Type |
An example value being Integral alarm within UPS enclosure providing minimum 65 dBA at 1 m. |
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Audible alarms - Activation and reset |
An example value being Activated by any fault condition. Continuous output until fault cleared or alarm silenced. Silencing of the alarm must not clear LED status indication. |
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Communications and signalling |
An example value being SNMP adaptor. |
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Enclosure - Ingress protection (minimum) |
An example value being To BS EN 60529, IP20. |
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Enclosure - Material and construction - Type |
An example value being Welded carbon steel. Assemble to prevent distortion when the complete enclosure is lifted or transported. |
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Enclosure - Material and construction - Finish |
An example value being Epoxy powder coated. |
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Enclosure - Material and construction - Colour |
The Enclosure - Material and construction - Colour of the Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units. |
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Enclosure - Lockable access doors |
An example value being Required. |
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Enclosure - Cable entry with removable gland plates |
An example value being For top entry cables. |
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Enclosure - Ventilation arrangement - Type |
An example value being Duplicate forced ventilation fans. |
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Enclosure - Ventilation arrangement - Fan failure alarms |
An example value being Required. |
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Enclosure - Noise emission - Sound pressure level in normal mode (maximum) |
An example value being 60 dBA at 1 m. |
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Enclosure - Noise emission - Sound pressure level in battery mode (maximum) |
An example value being 60 dBA at 1 m. |
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Efficiency - Overall (minimum) |
An example value being >89% at 25% load. |
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Efficiency - Eco mode (minimum) |
An example value being 98% at 100% load through bypass. |
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