Continuity 1000-3000

Convertible Indoor On-line UPS Series

• Feature rich on-line UPS series with rack/tower The Continuity 1000-3000 Series, equipped
convertible design and rotating LCD panel enabling with field-proven Digital Signal Processor, is
easy integration into a wide variety of applications the ideal UPS system for Servers, Networks,
and locations Storage, Telecommunications and Industrial
Equipment.
• Wide input power frequency and voltage window
accommodates broad operating range for different
working requirements
• Advanced digital control technology achieves higher
reliability and greater immunity from utility power
problems
• Emergency shutdown control through EPO complies
with national safety regulations and local code
• Programmable receptacles enable flexible power
backup
• Powerful built-in charger shortens battery charging time
and extends runtime
• Hot swappable battery allows replacement without
interruption to critical loads

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Continuity 1000-3000 Convertible Indoor On-line UPS Series

Nominal Specifications
Model Continuity 1000 Continuity 2000 Continuity 3000

120Vac P/Ns*: 0170009 0170010 0170011

Input

Voltage Window: 60~144Vac for 120V system 60~144Vac for 120V system 60~144Vac for 120V system

Frequency: 50/60 ±5% (Auto Sensing) 50/60 ±5% (Auto Sensing) 50/60 ±5% (Auto Sensing)

Phase/Wire: Single, Line + Neutral + Ground Single, Line + Neutral + Ground Single, Line + Neutral + Ground

Power Factor : >0.99 (Full Load) >0.99 (Full Load) >0.99 (Full Load)
Output

Voltage: 100/110/115/120/127Vac 100/110/115/120/127Vac 100/110/115/120/127Vac

Voltage Regulation: <±1% until low battery warning <±1% until low battery warning <±1% until low battery warning

Capacity: 1000VA/800W 2000VA/1600W 3000/2400W

Wave Form: Sine Wave, THD<3% (no load to full load) Sine Wave, THD<3% (no load to full load) Sine Wave, THD<3% (no load to full load)

Frequency Stability: ±0.1% unless synchronized to line ±0.1% unless synchronized to line ±0.1% unless synchronized to line

Frequency Regulation: 3Hz or 1Hz (Setting by software) 3Hz or 1Hz (Setting by software) 3Hz or 1Hz (Setting by software)

Transfer Time: 0 m sec 0 m sec 0 m sec

Crest Factor: 3:1 3:1 3:1

Efficiency (AC to AC): >85% >85% >88%

Autonomy (80% load): 7.9 mins 7.9 mins 6.5 mins

DC Start: Yes Yes Yes

Battery

Type: Sealed Lead Acid Maintenance Free Sealed Lead Acid Maintenance Free Sealed Lead Acid Maintenance Free

Capacity: 7Ah 7Ah 9Ah

Quantity: 3 6 6

Voltage: 36Vdc 72Vdc 72Vdc

Recharge Time: 4 hours to 90% 4 hours to 90% 4 hours to 90%

Built-in Charger:
1.8A 2.1A 2.7A
(max. charging current)

Protection
<105% continuously >150% Buzzer continuously alarms
Overload AC Mode & Backup Mode:
>106%~120% for 30 seconds transfer to bypass • AC mode: immediately transfer to bypass
(delay before switching to bypass) >121%~150% for 10 seconds transfer to bypass • Backup mode: immediately shutdown
<105% continuously
>149%~157% for 2 seconds shut down
>106%~120% for 250 seconds shut down
>158%~176% for 1 seconds shut down
>121%~130% for 125 seconds shut down
Bypass Mode: >131%~135% for 50 seconds shut down
>177%~187% for 0.32 seconds shut down
>188% for 0.16 seconds shut down
>136%~145% for 20 seconds shut down
Buzzer continuously alarms
>146%~148% for 5 seconds shut down

Overheat: AC Mode: Switch to Bypass; Backup Mode: UPS shuts down immediately

Battery Low: Alarm and Switch Off Alarm and Switch Off Alarm and Switch Off

EPO: UPS shuts down immediately UPS shuts down immediately UPS shuts down immediately

Battery: Advanced Battery Discharge Management (ABDM)

Noise Suppression: 115V System: 400 Joules 400 Joules 400 Joules

*Consult your Alpha representative for 230Vac P/Ns

Alpha Technologies Services, Inc.  USA: 3767 Alpha Way, Bellingham, WA 98226  Canada: 7700 Riverfront Gate, Burnaby, BC V5J 5M4
Toll Free North America: +1 800 322 5742  Outside US: +1 360 647 2360  Technical Support: +1 800 863 3364
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Continuity 1000-3000 Convertible Indoor On-line UPS Series

Model Continuity 1000 Continuity 2000 Continuity 3000

Display
LCD: Normal, Battery, Bypass, Programmable Outlet 1, Programmable Outlet 2, Self-Test, Battery Weak & Bad, Site Wiring Fault, Fault Overload, and Load/Battery Level conditions.

Key: On button/Off button (Test / Alarm silence button)

Self-Diagnostics: Upon Power On and Software Control

Communication Slots: Relay contact board or SNMP card

Alarms
Audible & Visual: Line Failure, Battery Low, Overload, System Fault Conditions

Mechanical
mm: 440W x 88H x 405D 440W x 88H x 650D 440W x 88H x 650D
Dimensions:
inches: 17.3W x 3.5H x 16D 17.3W x 3.5H x 25.6D 17.3W x 3.5H x 25.6D

Input Connector: 5’ Line cord with 5-15P 5’ Line cord with 5-20P 5’ Line cord with L5-30P

Outlets 120Vac: 6 x NEMA 5-15R 2x5-15R + 2 x 5-20R 4x5-15R + 1xL5-30R

Net Weight: 15.1kg (33.3lbs) 27.9kg (61.5lbs) 29.7kg (65.4lbs)

Environment
Operating Temperature: 0-40°C (32-104°F) 0-40°C (32-104°F) 0-40°C (32-104°F)

Altitude: 0~1000m/3300ft

Humidity: 90% RH Maximum, Non-Condensing 90% RH Maximum, Non-Condensing 90% RH Maximum, Non-Condensing

Noise: <50dB (at 1m/3.3ft) <50dB (at 1m/3.3ft) <50dB (at 1m/3.3ft)

BTU/hr: 124 247 371

Computer Interface
Interface Type: Standard RS232 and USB Standard RS232 and USB Standard RS232 and USB

Communication Slot: Dry Contact Card or SNMP card Dry Contact Card or SNMP card Dry Contact Card or SNMP card

Agency Compliance
Quality: ISO 9001 certified manufacturing

Standard: UL 1778 and CSA C22.2 107.3

EMC: EMC: FCC Class A

Marks: UL, cUL

Battery Pack
Model BP Continuity 1000 BP Continuity 2000 BP Continuity 3000

P/N: 0320004-001 0320005-001 0320006-001

Battery Type: 7Ah 7Ah 9Ah

Output Voltage: 36Vdc 72Vdc 72Vdc

Battery Quantity: 12pcs 12pcs 12pcs

Unit Weight: 38kg (83.8lbs) 38kg (83.8lbs) 44.6kg (83.8lbs)

mm: 88H x 440W x 650D 88H x 440W x 650D 88H x 440W x 650D
Dimensions:
inches: 3.5H x 17.3W x 25.6D 3.5H x 17.3W x 25.6D 3.5H x 17.3W x 25.6D

Alpha Technologies Services, Inc.  USA: 3767 Alpha Way, Bellingham, WA 98226  Canada: 7700 Riverfront Gate, Burnaby, BC V5J 5M4
Toll Free North America: +1 800 322 5742  Outside US: +1 360 647 2360  Technical Support: +1 800 863 3364
For more information visit www.alpha.com
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Continuity 1000-3000 Convertible Indoor On-line UPS Series

•Enables integration into a wide variety of environments.

Rack/Tower Design: •Optional rack-mount rail available.

Advanced Digital Control Technology: Achieves higher reliability and greater immunity from Utility power problems to the connected load.

Wide Input Frequency and Voltage Windows: A wide input frequency window from 45Hz to 65Hz and a voltage input window of 60~144VAC for 120Vac system.

Unity Input Power Factor: Meets today’s industry standard for energy saving and low current harmonic pollution to the Utility.
Completely re-generates the Utility Power to correct power disturbances in the Mains. The unit provides clean AC power with VFI (Voltage and Frequency
Double Conversion On-line Technology: Independent) from the Utility.
An easy-to-read LCD/LED display provides real-time indication of all major system parameters and system status including load level, battery level, bad
User Friendly Display: battery, site wiring fault, overload and programmable outlet for easy service.

Emergency Shutdown Control Through EPO: Allows users to shut down the UPS completely in an emergency to ensure a safe operating environment.

Powerful Built-in Charger: Provides approximately 0.3C charging ability to re-charge internal battery to 90% in 3 hours.

Programmable Receptacles: Remote Reboot and Load Shedding via software reserving back-up power for critical loads.

Hot Swappable Battery: Allows battery replacement without UPS or critical load interruption.

The Communication Software: The bundled communication software allows the control of the UPS and graceful shutdown when Utility fails.
• Remotely test the major operating functions of the UPS
• Communicate via SNMP/Web/Network adapter
Users Can: • Access UPS functions via the Web
• Alert users via SMS messages against specific events
•The Options Slot allows further flexibility in Network configuration.
Customer Options Slot: •An internal 2nd RS232 card, 2nd USB card, SNMP card or Dry Contact card provide isolated contacts for industrial and remote alarm panel application.
Voltage Configuration, UPS Mode Selection, Output Voltage Fine Tuning, Bypass Voltage Window, Frequency Synchronized Window and Programmable
Downloadable Setting Tool: Outlet Setting can be re-configured by the setting tool.
Enables users to connect additional battery banks by simply plugging in the battery connectors between the UPS and battery banks without requiring
Extended Runtime Capability: additional chargers.

Optional External Bypass Switch: Ensures continuous supply of power to the critical load in the event of electronic failure, overload, over-temperature, or scheduled maintenance.

RS232 and USB Communication Interfaces: The advanced technology allows the RS232, USB and SNMP slot to be activated simultaneously.
With a most compact 2U design, the UPS occupies less space in a 19” rack cabinet. The convertible design enables integration into a wide variety of
Super Compact Convertible Design: environments.

Alpha Continuity Tower Configuration Alpha Continuity Rack Configuration

Alpha Technologies Services, Inc.  USA: 3767 Alpha Way, Bellingham, WA 98226  Canada: 7700 Riverfront Gate, Burnaby, BC V5J 5M4
Toll Free North America: +1 800 322 5742  Outside US: +1 360 647 2360  Technical Support: +1 800 863 3364
For more information visit www.alpha.com
© 2020 Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of Alpha Technologies Services, Inc. 09/2020 4
and its affiliates unless otherwise noted. Subject to revisions without prior notice. E. & O.E. #0480008-00 REV G