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Figure 7.2: Capacity System
dropped load due to bypass failure
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Figure 7.4: Parallel Redundant System
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Figure 7.5: Redundant System with Failed Module
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Figure 7.8: N+N System for Dual Supplied Servers
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SCR1
SCR2
SCR3
SCR4
Figure 7.9: N+N System Using a Static Transfer Switch
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UPS architecture, in that each UPS module incorporates its own static
bypass switch. This should not be confused with the interpretation of the
in data centres to describe the
situation where individual power systems are provided alongside the
cannot
can
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Figure 7.10: Three Module Centralised UPS System
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Note: the maintenance bypass facility is optional.
Maintenance bypass
Static bypass
UPS Output
Figure 7.11: Typical CSS Configuration
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Figure 7.12: Three Module Decentralised UPS System
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Note: the maintenance bypass facility is optional.
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Figure 7.13: Rack mounted, Transformerless UPS Configuration
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Figure 7.14: Vertical Scalability
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Figure 7.15: Horizontal Scalability
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Figure 7.16: A Flexible and Upgradeable UPS System (a)
Figure 7.17: A Flexible and Upgradeable UPS System (b)
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Fig 5.10b
Figure 7.18: A Flexible and Upgradeable UPS System (c)
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Figure 7.19: Expandable 1 MW Modular System
Figure 7.20: Fully Populated 1 MW System
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Figure 7.21: Redundant System With Two Failed Modules
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Figure 7.22: UPS System Initial Layout (4 off 200kW UPS)
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Figure 7.23: UPS Switchgear Panel Schematic
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Figure 7.24: UPS System Layout (7 off 100kW rack mounted UPS)
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Figure 7.25: UPS Switchgear Schematic
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Figure 7.26: A Typical Paralleled UPS System Bypass Panel
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Figure 7.27: Parallel UPS System with One Battery String
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Figure 7.28: Parallel UPS System with Dual Battery Strings
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Note: The drawing in Figure 7.29 shows a three-wire connection which
connects the UPS neutral to the centre of the battery string. This
connection is not required by some of the more recent transformerless
UPS designs which employ a fully floating battery system.
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Figure 7.29: DC Distribution System for a Common Battery
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