SECTION 1614

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS)

PART 1-GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section covers Uninterruptible Power Supply System for Guido Valadares
National Hospital Buildings and Facilities where shown and specified.

B. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Particular
Conditions apply to this Section.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORKS

A. Three-phase, on-line, static type uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system complete
with battery bank, battery circuit breaker and bypass/isolation switch.

B. The Schedule of UPS System is given for information only. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to fully design and select all equipment and materials so as to comply with the
requirements of the Specification.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 26000: Electrical - General Requirements."

B. Submit shop drawings to show physical arrangements, connections, finishes, provisions

for connections, access requirements for installation and maintenance, physical size,
electrical characteristics and ratings, foundation and support details, and equipment
weights, where such details are not indicated on the catalogue cuts. The drawings and
sketches shall be prepared in AutoCAD;
1. Outline drawings showing overall assembly and drawings illustrating arrangement
(plan, front, and side views) and lifting provisions.
2. Certified outline plan, general arrangement (setting plan), and anchor bolt details.
Drawings shall show the total weight and center of gravity of the assembled UPS
system.
3. Arrangement, size, and location of electrical interface points and detailed
elementary, schematic, wiring, and interconnection diagrams.

C. Calculations prepared by a professional engineer to demonstrate compliance with seismic

requirements as set forth below, including bolting of the UPS. Anchorage of the system
shall be designed for a minimum lateral seismic force of 0.5W. The dead load assumed to
resist overturning shall not exceed 0.75W.

D. Maintenance Manuals:
1. Maintenance Data: Submit five (5) original copies and one (1) CD-ROM of
recommended maintenance procedures and intervals. Include spare parts data
listing; source and current prices of replacement parts and supplies.
2. Furnish five (5) hardcopies and one (1) CD-ROM of as-built drawings which
include the elementary and connection diagram. Electronic drawing files shall be
in AutoCAD latest version.
 3. Furnish Time–Current curves of fuses, relays, circuit breaker trip units. Time–
Current curves shall be first generation originals on full size 11”x17” paper.
4. List special tools and spare parts required for maintenance and repair.
5. Name, address, and phone number of the service representative to be called in the
event of equipment failure

1.3 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. As a separate quote, the bidders shall submit a recommended spare parts list with prices
for one (1) year of operation.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS

A. Automatic system operating functions include the following:

1. Normal Conditions: Supply the load with power flowing from the normal AC
power input terminals, through the rectifier/battery charger and inverter, with the
battery connected in parallel with the rectifier output.
2. Abnormal Supply Conditions: When normal AC supply deviates from specified
voltage, waveform or frequency limits, the battery supplies energy to maintain
constant inverter output to the load.
3. When normal power fails, energy supplied by the battery through the inverter
continues supply to the load without switching or disturbance.
4. When power is restored at the normal supply terminals of the system, the rectifier
battery charger supplies power to the load through the inverter and simultaneously
charges the battery. Synchronize the inverter with the external source before
transferring the load.
5. When the battery becomes discharged and normal supply is available charge the
battery by the rectifier/battery charger. On reaching full charge, shift the
rectifier/battery charger to a float-charge mode.
6. When element of the UPS system fails and power is available at the normal supply
terminals, the static bypass transfer switch switches the load to the normal source.
7. If a fault occurs in the system supplied by the UPS and current flows in excess of
the overload rating of the UPS system, the static bypass transfer switch operates to
bypass the fault current to the normal supply circuit of the UPS system for fault
clearing.
8. When the fault has cleared, the static bypass transfer switch returns the load to the
UPS system.

B. Manual operating functions include the following:

1. Turning the inverter off causes the load to be transferred by the static bypass
switch directly to the normal AC input source without interruption.
2. Turning the inverter on causes the static bypass switch to transfer the load to the
inverter.

C. Maintenance Bypass/Isolation Switch: Interlocked so the UPS cannot be operated unless

the static bypass transfer switch is in the bypass mode.
1. Full isolation: the maintenance bypass system (MBS) shall provide complete
electrical isolation of the UPS module for service without interrupting the
 connected load. UPS AC supply input, static bypass transfer switch, and UPS load
terminals are completely disconnected.
2. Maintenance Bypass: Load is supplied bypassing UPS. UPS AC supply terminals
are energized to permit operational checking, but system load terminals are
isolated from the load.
3. Normal: UPS AC supply terminals are energized and the load is being supplied
through either the static bypass transfer switch or the UPS rectifier and inverter.

2.2 OPERATION CHARACTERISTICS

A. Automatic system operating functions include the following:

1. Normal Conditions: Supply the load with power flowing from the normal AC
power input terminals, through the rectifier/battery charger and inverter, with the
battery connected in parallel with the rectifier output.
2. Abnormal Supply Conditions: When normal AC supply deviates from specified
voltage, waveform or frequency limits, the battery supplies energy to maintain
constant inverter output to the load.
3. When normal power fails, energy supplied by the battery through the inverter
continues supply to the load without switching or disturbance.
4. When power is restored at the normal supply terminals of the system, the rectifier
battery charger supplies power to the load through the inverter and simultaneously
charges the battery. Synchronize the inverter with the external source before
transferring the load.
5. When the battery becomes discharged and normal supply is available charge the
battery by the rectifier/battery charger. On reaching full charge, shift the
rectifier/battery charger to a float-charge mode.
6. When element of the UPS system fails and power is available at the normal supply
terminals, the static bypass transfer switch switches the load to the normal source.
7. If a fault occurs in the system supplied by the UPS and current flows in excess of
the overload rating of the UPS system, the static bypass transfer switch operates to
bypass the fault current to the normal supply circuit of the UPS system for fault
clearing.
8. When the fault has cleared, the static bypass transfer switch returns the load to the
UPS system.

B. Manual operating functions include the following:

1. Turning the inverter off causes the load to be transferred by the static bypass
switch directly to the normal AC input source without interruption.
2. Turning the inverter on causes the static bypass switch to transfer the load to the
inverter.

C. Maintenance Bypass/Isolation Switch: Interlocked so the UPS cannot be operated unless

the static bypass transfer switch is in the bypass mode.
1. Full isolation: the maintenance bypass system (MBS) shall provide complete
electrical isolation of the UPS module for service without interrupting the
connected load. UPS AC supply input, static bypass transfer switch, and UPS load
terminals are completely disconnected.
2. Maintenance Bypass: Load is supplied bypassing UPS. UPS AC supply terminals
are energized to permit operational checking, but system load terminals are
isolated from the load.
3. Normal: UPS AC supply terminals are energized and the load is being supplied
through either the static bypass transfer switch or the UPS rectifier and inverter.
2.3 SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

A. The UPS capacity shall be 100kVA. Nominal input and output voltage shall be VAC, 3-
phase, 4-wire plus ground

B. Minimum duration of Supply: 5 minutes for a 100 kVA load being supplied solely from
the battery. Under steady-state or transient-load conditions the system shall remain
within specified tolerances throughout the minimum duration when power is supplied
from the battery

C. Environmental Conditions:
1. Ambient Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
2. Relative Humidity: 0 to 95 percent, non-condensing

D. Steady-state and transient output voltage remains within specified tolerances when
steady-state AC input voltage varies +/-10 percent from normal voltage.

E. Steady-state and transient output voltage remains within specified tolerances when
steady-state input frequency varies +/-5 percent from normal and when the THD of the
input voltage is 15 percent and the largest single harmonic component is a minimum of 5
percent of the fundamental value.

2.4 COMPATIBILITY WITH LOA

A. The system shall operate within specified tolerances, supply type of distribution system
indicated and serve rated load comprised.

2.5 ERFORMANCE EFFICIENCIES

A. Overall system efficiency when operated within indicated nominal input and output
voltage and frequency limits: 90 percent at full load, 89 percent at ¾-load and 88 percent
at ½-load.

B. Maximum acoustical noise: 72 dB at one (1) meter from surface of the enclosure.

C. Maximum energizing inrush: six (6) times the full-load current.

D. Maximum output voltage regulation: for loads up to 50 percent unbalanced, +/-2 percent
of full range battery voltage.

E. Output frequency: 60 Hz, +/-0.5 percent of full range of input voltage, load, and battery
voltage.

F. Maximum harmonic content of output voltage waveform: 5 percent RMS total and 3
percent RMS for a single harmonic for rated full linear load more than the full range of
battery condition and input voltage and frequency.

G. Maximum harmonic content of output voltage waveform: 5 percent RMS total and 3
percent RMS for a single harmonic for rated full load with THD up to 80 percent of the
full range of battery condition and input voltage and frequency.

H. System overload capacity: at rated voltage, 110 percent of full-load rating for ten (10)
minutes and 150 percent for 10 seconds.
2.6 GENERAL SYSTEM COMONENTS

A. Solid-state devices using hermetically sealed semiconductor elements include the

rectifier/battery charger, inverter, static bypass transfer switch and system controls.

B. Enclosure: Provide separate cabinets or compartments of enclosures for major

components such as the static bypass transfer switch, rectifier, batteries, inverter and
maintenance bypass switch.

C. Control assemblies: Mount on modular plug-ins, arranged for easy maintenance.

D. Surge Suppression: Protect UPS system input elements, rectifier/battery charger, inverter,
controls and output components against voltage transients with surge suppressors listed
in UL 1449 and tested according to IEEE C62.41, Category B.

E. Power assemblies: Mount rectifier and inverter sections and static bypass transfer switch
on modular plug-ins arranged for easy maintenance.

F. Design and fabricate internal supports for assemblies, subassemblies, components,

supports and fastenings for batteries to withstand static and anticipated seismic forces in
accordance with LBNL Lateral Force Design Criteria.

2.7 RECTIFIER/BATTERY CHARGER

A. The rectifier/battery charger shall have sufficient capacity to supply the inverter during
full output load conditions and simultaneously recharge the battery from a fully
discharged condition to 95 percent of full charge within ten (10) times the rated discharge
time for duration of battery power at full load.

B. Harmonic distortion shall be suppressed via harmonic filters or inherent in the

rectifier/battery charger design to reduce the harmonic content of the current drawn from
the input power source by the system to less than 10 percent for sources with X/R ratios
from 2 to 30. This applies for UPS load current from 0 to 100 percent of full load.

C. Rectifier control circuits shall be made immune to frequency variations within the rated
frequency range of the system. Response time shall be field adjustable for compatibility
with local generator-set power source.

D. Battery float-charging conditions, in terms of voltage and charging current under normal
operating conditions, shall be within the battery manufacturer’s written instructions for
maximum battery life.

E. The input power factor shall be at least 0.85 lagging when supply voltage and current are
nominal rated values at UPS system rated full load.

2.8 BATTERY

A. Batteries shall be sealed, maintenance free, valve regulated, recombinant, lead-calcium

units, factory assembled in separate cabinets that match the UPS cabinet in appearance.
Equip the battery assembly with a battery disconnect switch. Cabinets shall have
provisions for draw-out removal of battery assembly to allow for inspection and testing.
2.9 BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM

A. Provide a battery ground fault detector that initiates an alarm when resistance to ground
of the positive or negative bus of the battery is less than 5000 ohms.

B. Provide, in the battery compartment, a smoke/high temperature detector that initiates an

alarm when smoke is sensed or the temperature is greater than 75 degrees C within the
compartment.

2.10 INVERTER

A. The inverter shall be pulse-width modulated, with sinusoidal output. Provide a bypass
phase synchronization widow for compatibility with local generator-set power source.

2.11 STATIC BYPASS TRNASFER SWITCH

A. The switch shall be rated for continuous duty at full load. The switch shall provide
make-before-break transfer in both directions. Provide a contactor or electrically
operated circuit breaker in the inverter output for electrical isolation.

2.12 MAINTENANCE BYPASS/ISOLATION SWITCH

A. The switch shall be rated for continuous duty at rated full load of the system.

B. Provide a key interlock that requires unlocking the maintenance bypass/isolation switch
before switching from normal position with the key that is released only when the UPS is
bypassed by the static bypass transfer switch. The interlock shall be specifically
designed for electrical component interlocking.

2.13 INDICATION AND CONTROL

A. Group displays, indications and basic system controls shall be on a common control
panel on the front of the UPS enclosure.
B. Minimum displays, indicating devices and basic system controls include those listed
below. Provide sensors, transducers, terminals, relays and wiring required to support the
listed items. Provide visual and audible signals for alarm conditions.
C. Indications shall be plain language messages on a liquid crystal or digital LED display.

1. Quantitative indications:
a. Input voltage, each phase, line-to-line.
b. Bypass input voltage, each phase, line-to-line.
c. Bypass input frequency.
d. Output voltage, each phase, line-to-line.
e. Output current each phase.
f. Output frequency.
g. DC bus voltage.
h. Elapsed time discharging battery
2. Status indications:
a. Normal operation.
b. Load on bypass.
c. Load on battery.
d. Inverter off.
e. Alarm condition exists.
3. Alarm indications:
 a. Bypass AC input over voltage/under voltage.
b. Bypass AC input over frequency/under frequency.
c. Bypass AC input and inverter out of synchronization.
d. Bypass AC input wrong phase rotation.
e. Bypass AC input single-phase condition.
f. Bypass AC input filter fuse blown.
g. Internal frequency standard in use.
h. Battery system alarm
i. Control power failure.
j. Fan failure.
k. UPS overload.
l. Battery charging control faulty.
m. Input over voltage/under voltage.
n. Input circuit breaker tripped.
o. Input phase rotation wrong.
p. Input single-phase condition
q. Approaching end of battery operation.
r. Battery under voltage shutdown.
s. Maximum battery voltage.
t. Inverter fuse blown.
u. Inverter over temperature.
v. Static bypass transfer switch over temperature
w. Inverter power supply fault.
x. Inverter transistors out of saturation.
y. Identification of faulty inverter section/leg.
z. Inverter output over voltage/under voltage.
aa. UPS overload shutdown.
bb. Inverter current sensor fault.
cc. Inverter output contactor open.
dd. Inverter current limit
4. Controls:
a. Inverter on-off.
b. UPS start.
c. Battery test.
d. Alarm silence/test.
e. Output voltage adjustment.

D. Provide Form c contacts for remote indication of the following conditions:

1. UPS on battery.
2. UPS on line.
3. UPS load on bypass.
4. UPS in alarm condition.

2.14 REMOTE UPS CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM

A. Provide a remote microprocessor for the unit control panel to indicate alarms and to
control as specified in 2.14 above. Record power line transients and provide analytical
capability. Include the items below, but do not include the remote computer or the
connecting signal wiring. System includes the following:
1. Modem and connectors for data transmission via an RS-232 link and external
signal wiring to a computer. External signal wiring and computer are not specified
in this Section.

B. Provide software for control and monitoring of UPS functions with on-screen
explanations, interpretations and action guidance for monitored indications. Include on-
 screen descriptions of control functions and instructions for their use. Permit storage and
analysis of power line transient records. Software shall be IBM compatible.

2.15 ENCLOSURE

A. The enclosure(s) shall be NEMA Type 1. Ventilation shall be provided by redundant

fans or blowers drawing in ambient air near the bottom of the enclosure and discharging
near the top rear.

PART 3-EXECUTION

3.1 FACTORY TESTING

A. Factory tests shall be performed on the complete UPS system, including battery, before
shipment. Include the following tests:
1. Functional test and demonstration of functions, controls, indicators, sensors and
protective devices.
2. Full load test.
3. Transient load response test.
4. Overload test.
5. Power failure test.
6. Efficiency test at 50, 75 and 100 percent loads.

B. Provide fourteen (14) days written notice of factory testing to allow the Engineer’s
representative to witness testing.

C. Factory test results to include the following data:

1. Description of input source and output loads to be used. Describe actions required
to simulate source load variation and various operating conditions and
malfunctions.
2. List of indications, parameter values and system responses considered satisfactory
for each test action. Include tabulation of actual observations during testing.
3. List if instruments and equipment required for duplication of factory tests in the
field.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Maintain minimum working clearance at equipment according to manufacturer’s written

instructions.

B. Install interconnections between system components. Make connections to supply and

load circuits according to manufacturer’s wiring diagrams, unless noted otherwise on the
Drawings.

C. Identify each battery cell individually.

D. On completion of installation, inspect system components. Remove paint splatters, other

spots, dirt and debris. Repair scratches and mars to finish to match original finish. Clean
components internally using methods and materials recommended by the manufacturer.

3.3 FIELD TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

 A. Under supervision of a factory-authorized service representative, pretest system
functions, operations and protective devices. Adjust to ensure operation complies with
specifications. Load the system using a variable load bank simulating kVA, kW and
power factor of loads for which the unit is rated.

B. All tests shall be performed in the presence of the Engineer’s representative. A factory-
authorized service representative shall perform tests listed below. Use instruments that
have been calibrated according to NIST standards within six (6) months previous to field
testing.
1. Simulate malfunctions to verify protective device operation.
2. Test duration of supply on emergency, low battery voltage shutdown and transfers
and restoration due to normal source failure.
3. Test harmonic content of input and output current less than 25, 50 and 100 percent
of rated loads.
4. Test output voltage under specified transient load conditions.
5. Test remote status and alarm panel functions.
6. Test battery monitoring system functions.

C. Correct deficiencies and retest until specified requirements are met.

D. Equalize charging of battery cells according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

Record individual cell voltages.

3.4 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. A factory-authorized service representative shall train Engineer’s personnel on

procedures and schedules related to startup and shutdown, troubleshooting, servicing and
preventative maintenance. Schedule training with the Engineer with at least seven (7)
days written notice.

3.5 FINAL SUBMITTALS

B. After completion of the tests and adjustments listed above, the Subcontractor shall submit
5 sets of the following information to the Engineer within two weeks after equipment
acceptance date:
1. Complete as-built drawings.
2. Detailed catalog data on installed system components.
3. Operating and Shop Manuals
4. Field test reports.
5. Electronic file of the as-built drawings in AutoCAD on CD-ROM. Only one (1)
set required.

END OF SECTION 1614