Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units

		Reference	Notes
	NBS Code	90-60-40/410 Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit	-

Level of detail
Level of information

Complete this electronic spreadsheet to ensure that your Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units product information meets the requirements of Level 2 BIM. This is important as it will enable your customers to select, specify and use your products within the BIM environment. Once you have completed this template you can host it on your own website or distribute it to your customers. Please note that we do not host completed product data templates within the BIM Toolkit.

Requirement

Visual information to provide general principles of the design. Showing arrangement of system with their relationship to internal and external context, and key project criteria to suit a clients brief. General descriptions would be expected to communicate principles of materiality, scope, colour and context. Expect strategic coordination with other professions to show general principles of the design.

Purpose of information

To provide a visual representation of proposals at a Concept stage and support general spatial coordination.

Plan

Model

The above illustrations are for Inverters from the NBS section Inverters and power devices. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.

Requirement

Visual information to provide developed principles of the design to a greater level of detail. Developed coordination between all professions. Visual development showing coordination for general size and primary relationships between different elements of the construction. Can form a brief for a specialist sub-contractor or fabricator to progress with their technical design, fabrication and installation. This would be expected to include critical dimensional coordination, performance requirements and qualities of finish.

Purpose of information

To provide a visual representation of proposals, confirming brief for technical Design stage supporting full spatial coordination.

Plan

Model

The above illustrations are for Inverters from the NBS section Inverters and power devices. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.

Requirement

Visual information to provide fixed principles of the design supporting procurement. Developed coordination between all professions. Visual representations showing coordination for general size and relationships between different elements of the construction. Graphical representation of system, dimensionally accurate indicating primary performance characteristics. Graphical information represented may alter dependant on visual information to be produced, eg: Scope of work drawings, setting out, floor loading etc Typical / Installation details separately produced linked to model element and adjacent constructions.

Purpose of information

To provide a visual representation of proposals at a Technical Design stage supporting full spatial coordination.

Plan

Elevation

Model

The above illustrations are for Inverters from the NBS section Inverters and power devices. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.

Requirement

Visual information to provide full information to support construction / installation. Developed coordination between all professions. Visual representations showing final coordination for size and relationships between different elements of the construction. Graphical representation of system, dimensionally accurate indicating primary performance characteristics and sufficient information to support installation. Typical / Installation details separately produced linked to model element and adjacent constructions.

Purpose of information

To be updated during the construction process to reflect the final design, and to provide a future reference to sit alongside the O&M Manuals.

Plan

Elevation

Model

The above illustrations are for Inverters from the NBS section Inverters and power devices. This is indicative of the LOD requirements for Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units.

Manufacturer Product Data template

Provide an outline description of the deliverable.

Name	Definition
Description	A description of the type of object to detail any design intent.

Provide an outline description of the deliverable.

Name	Definition
Description	A description of the type of object to detail any design intent.

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.

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

Provide the information specific to the selected manufacturer and product reference. Information covering the execution of the deliverable should also be provided in the associated specification.

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

Provide the information specific to the installed deliverable that is required for operation and maintenance. Information covering the detailed maintenance should also be provided in the associated PDF manuals.

Name	Definition
Accessibility performance	The accessibility issue(s) which the object satisfies.
Asset type	An indication of whether the object is fixed or movable.
Category	A classification code, e.g. Uniclass2015.
Code performance	The code compliance requirement(s) which the object satisfies
Colour	Characteristic or primary colour of product.
Constituents	Optional constituent features, parts or finishes.
Description	A description of the type of object to detail any design intent.
Duration unit	Duration of expected life (typical value is 'years')
Expected life	The typical service life of the object.
Features	Other important characteristics or features relevant to product specification.
Finish	Characteristic or primary finish of product.
Grade	Standard grading which the product corresponds.
Manufacturer	Email address for the organisation responsible for supplying or manufacturing the object
Material	Characteristic or primary material of product.
Model number	The product, item or unit number assigned by the manufacturer of the object.
Model reference	The name of the object as used by the manufacturer.
Name	A unique human-readable alphanumeric name that begins with the product type.
Nominal height	Typically the vertical or secondary characteristic dimension.
Nominal length	Typically the larger or primary horizontal dimension.
Nominal width	Nominal width of product, typically the characteristic or secondary horizontal or characteristic dimension.
Replacement cost	An indicative cost for unit replacement.
Shape	Characteristic shape of product.
Size	Characteristic size of product.
Sustainability performance	Description of the sustainability issue(s) which the object satisfies
Warranty description	Description of the warranty content and any exclusions.
Warranty duration (labour)	Duration of labour warranty.
Warranty duration (parts)	Duration of parts warranty.
Warranty duration unit	Duration of warranties (typical value is 'years').
Warranty guarantor (labour)	Email address for the organisation responsible for the labour warranty.
Warranty guarantor (parts)	Email address for the organisation responsible for the parts warranty.
Asset identifier	The identification assigned to an asset that enables its differentiation from other assets.
Bar code	The identity of the bar code (or rfid) given to an occurrence of the product (per instance).
Installation date	The date that the manufactured item was installed (per instance).
Serial number	The serial number assigned to an occurrence of a product by the manufacturer (per instance).
Tag number	The tag number assigned to an occurrence of a product by the occupier (per instance).
Warranty start date	The date on which the warranty commences.

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