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Product Description

Digital Energy GT Series

TM

On-Line Uninterruptible Power Supply

1000, 1500, 2000, 3000 VA
UL-version

Manufactured by:

GE Consumer & Industrial

Electrical Equipment
Bonham, Texas Telephone 903 640 7900
USA Fax 903 640 0535
General Electric Company Website www.geindustrial.com

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Contents:

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2

2. Functional Explanation .............................................................................................. 2

2.1 Principles of Operation
2.2 Normal Conditions
2.3 Utility Failure
2.4 Bypass Operation

3. External Description ................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Operating Panel and Rear Panel
3.2 Enclosure
3.3 Dimensions
3.4 Weight

4. Electrical Specifications............................................................................................. 5
4.1 Ratings
4.2 Input Converter
4.3 Output Converter
4.4 Bypass
4.5 General Design Criteria

5. Performance Characteristics ................................................................................... 6

5.1 Efficiency
5.2 No-load Power Consumption
5.3 Environment
5.4 Runtimes
5.5 Overload Capability
5.6 Standard Features

6. Communication Interface ......................................................................................... 8

6.1 Principle of Operation
6.2 Pin Functions
6.3 Dry Contact
6.4 SNMP plug-in Interface Card (optional)

7. Batteries ........................................................................................................................ 10

8. Options .......................................................................................................................11
8.1 SNMP Interface Card
8.2 TVSS - Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor
8.3 Longer Runtimes

9. Transport / Storage ................................................................................................... 11

Data subject to change without prior notice. All brands and product names are Trademarks or Registered Trademarks of their respective owners.
Reproduction only upon written consent by GE.

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1 - Introduction
The GE (General Electric) Digital Energy™ GT Series UPS is a compact, truly on-line system (VFI, Voltage and
Frequency Independent) which incorporates the most advanced power electronics technology to provide
exceptional protection for electrical equipment.
Each GE Digital Energy™ UPS is thoroughly tested and conforms within tolerance to the following specifications.
(Data are mean values and are subject to change without notice.) Information applies to all models unless
otherwise specified.

2 - Functional Explanation

2.1 Principles of Operation

The Digital Energy™ GT Series UPS stores electric energy in batteries housed in the unit. This allows the UPS to
supply output power even when the incoming mains power is cut off completely. Energy is stored as Direct Current
(DC), while input and output energy are Alternating Current (AC) in sine wave form. Therefore the UPS contains an
input converter (AC to DC) and an output converter (DC to AC) (See fig.1).

The Digital Energy™ GT Series UPS is a SECOND GENERATION On-Line UPS with:
* a capacitor bank in the DC line
* battery not in line with the DC link, resulting in:
- enhanced battery life
- optimal battery charging
* full wave input converter with power factor correction
* extremely wide input voltage and input frequency tolerance
* no inrush current at start up

INPUT: OUTPUT:
UTILITY POWER WITH DISTURBANCES PERFECT UPS POWER

BYPASS

RFI
FILTER

UTILITY POWER
SUPPLY
RFI INPUT OUTPUT
FILTER CONVERTER CONVERTER
AUTOMATIC
BYPASS OUTPUT
SOCKETS

OPTIONAL

BATTERY

BATTERY
EXTENSION

Figure 1 Block diagram of the Digital Energy™ GT Series 1000-3000 UPS, mains present

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2.2 Normal Conditions

Under normal input conditions (see section 4.2) energy from the utility is channelled through the input converter,
which supplies the battery charger and output converter, this keeps the battery fully charged. Surges and spikes are
blocked completely at the input converter and very unstable utility power can be connected. The output converter
synthesizes a completely new AC output sine wave to supply the load (electrical equipment).

2.3 Utility Failure

In the event of a utility power failure (i.e. mains absent or outside tolerance) the output converter uses the energy
reserve stored in the battery to continue to produce AC power, ensuring uninterrupted output (fig. 2).
No interruption or alteration will ever be noticed in the output power.
NO INPUT: OUTPUT:
UTILITY FAILURE PERFECT UPS POWER

RFI
FILTER

RFI INPUT OUTPUT

FILTER CONVERTER CONVERTER
AUTOMATIC
BYPASS
OUTPUT
SOCKETS
OPTIONAL

BATTERY

BATTERY
EXTENSION

Figure 2 Block diagram of the Digital Energy™ GT Series 1000-3000, utility failure

In the event of an extended utility failure, the output converter will stop when the battery energy has been depleted.
At this point, the UPS is no longer able to power the connected equipment.
When the utility power is re-established within tolerance, the input converter will be supplied again by the utility and
the batteries will be recharged, making them ready to support future power failures.

2.4 Bypass Operation

If the output converter is unable to deliver the demanded output power (overload, over temperature) the bypass
switch will automatically transfer the load to the mains. It will switch back to output converter when the overload has
been removed. If bypass operation is caused by over temperature, the unit will switch back when the temperature
has dropped below alarm level.
When the normal situation is restored, the load will be transferred back to the output converter.
The transfer time is less than 4 msec and is sufficient to allow to the connected equipment to ride through.
Computer equipment can ride through 10-20 msec outage.

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If a utility power failure occurs during bypass operation, the UPS will switch back to inverter and eventually, when
the batteries are depleted, output power is lost. If the UPS functions under overload conditions it may not be able to
protect the load.

RFI
FILTER
UTILITY POWER
SUPPLY
RFI INPUT OUTPUT
FILTER CONVERTER CONVERTER
AUTOMATIC
BYPASS
OUTPUT
SOCKETS
OPTIONAL

BATTERY

BATTERY
EXTENSION

Figure 3 Bypass operation

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3.1 Operating Panel and Rear View

Figure 4 Operating panel and rear view Digital Energy™ GT Series 1000 –1500 - 2000 - 3000

FRONT REAR

Line green LED Output receptacles 1kVA: 4x5-15R

On Line green LED (NEMA-type) 1.5kVA: 3x5-15R,3x5-20R,1xL5-20R
Bypass yellow LED 2kVA: 6x5-20R, 1xL5-20R
On Battery green LED 3kVA: 6x5-20R, 1xL5-30R
Overload red LED Input
Battery low yellow LED 1kVA: IEC320;
1.5/2/3kVA: fixed cord 6ft.
Replace battery red LED Input fuse TCB (thermal circuit breaker)
Fault red LED SNMP slot for optional SNMP adapter
Load level meter 4 green LED’s Surge protector slot for optional Transient Voltage Surge
Battery level meter 4 green LED’s Suppressor (to protect telephone
Push-buttons power on - 3 functions: and network line)
- power on, Comm. interface RS232 and dry contact
- battery test Fan(s) electronically controlled
- mute buzzer DC Connector to connect optional battery pack
- power off Output fuse circuit breaker (3kVA only)

3.2 Enclosure
Construction : steel/plastic
Colour : RAL 9006 (aluminium grey) - front panel; RAL 9010 (white) - cabinet
Protection : IP 20

Digital Energy™ GT Series model : 1000T UL 1500T UL 2000T UL 3000T UL

3.3 Dimensions
Dimensions (HxWxD, inches) : 9.5 x 5.5 x 14.4 14.7 x 5.5 x 16.7
Shipping dimensions (HxWxD, inches) : 12.8 x 9.5 x 19.9 19.4 x 9.8 x 23.8
Dimensions (HxWxD, mm) : 242 x 140 x 366 373 x 140 x 425
Shipping dimensions (HxWxD, mm) : 326 x 241 x 506 493 x 249 x 605

3.4 Weight
Weight (kg / lbs) : 15 / 33 30 / 66.0
Shipping weight (kg / lbs) : 18 / 39.6 33 / 72.7

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4 - Electrical Specifications
Digital Energy™ GT Series model : 1000T 1500T 2000T 3000T

4.1 Ratings
Voltage Amperes (VA) : 1000 1500 2000 3000
with computer type load
Watts (W) with resistive load, pf. 0.8 : 800 1200 1600 2400

4.2 Input
AC input voltage, nominal : 120 Vac single phase
AC input voltage range
at 100% load : 80~138 V
at 70% load : 65~80 V (programmable)
Minimum start-up AC voltage : 50Vac (at any load)
High voltage protection : above 138Vac the GT Series UPS will disconnect the mains and switch
to battery operation
Input current (A), fully charged,
at 120Vac input voltage : 8.6 11.5 16.7 24.6
Input frequency, nominal : 50 or 60 Hz (auto-selectable)
Input frequency range : 45~65 Hz
Input current waveform : sine wave
Input power factor : ≥ 0.97 (full computer load, fully charged)
Input protection breaker (A) : 15 20 30 40

4.3 Output
AC output voltage, nominal : 120 Vac single phase
AC output voltage tolerance : ± 2% (static)
Output frequency : 50 or 60 Hz, auto-selectable (default at cold start 60 Hz)
Output frequency range (free running) : nominal ± 0.05Hz
Output frequency range (sync. to util.) : nominal ± 5Hz
Output waveform : pure sine wave
Harmonic distortion, linear load : < 3% <3% <3% <4%
Harmonic distortion, computer load : < 6%
Power factor : 0.8
Crest factor (peak to RMS current): : 3:1
Output protection breaker : n.a. n.a. n.a. 15Ax2

4.4 Bypass
AC input voltage range : 65 - 135 Vac
Frequency tracking rate (slew rate) : >1Hz/sec - <5 Hz/sec.
Frequency tracking range : nominal ± 10%
Phase difference : no phase difference – the unit is single loop
Transfer time inverter < > bypass : < 4 msec.

4.5 General Design Criteria

Safety : UL/cUL, TÜV/GS
EMC - Electromagnetic compatibility : FCC Class A (1.5/2/3kVA)/B(1kVA)
CISPR PUB 22 Class B; TÜV/EMC; CE
Altitude : 3000 meters

Note: The GT Series UPS is intended for use in normal domestic and office situations
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5 - Performance Characteristics
Digital Energy™ GT Series model : 1000T 1500T 2000T 3000T

5.1 Efficiency (battery fully charged)

Normal operation (AC-AC)
at full linear load, % : ≥ 87 ≥ 87 ≥ 87 ≥ 87

Battery operation (DC-AC)

At full linear load, % : 85 85 85 85

Max. heat output (W/h) 100% load

Normal operation (AC-AC) : 120 240 240 360

5.2 No-load Power Consumption (battery fully charged)

Normal operation (AC-AC) (W) : <35 <70 <70 <105

Battery operation (DC-AC) (W) : <40 <80 <80 <120

5.3 Environment
Audible noise at 1 meter, db(A) : 40 42 42 45
the audible noise is load and temperature dependent
Ambient temperature : 0 ~ +40°C (32 ~ 104°F)
Relative humidity : 0 - 95% (non-condensing)

5.4 Runtimes, ratings given for 25°C (77°F)

Runtime (min. @typical load in W)
Half computer load : 14 @ 400W 14 @ 600W 14 @ 800W 14 @ 1200W
Full computer load : 5 @ 800W 5 @ 1200W 5 @ 1600W 5 @ 2400W

Units connected to battery cabinets will have longer runtimes. See section 8.3.

5.5 Overload Capability

Overload protection : Fully protected against overload and short circuits.
Overload behaviour:
synchronized : ~105% ±3% - continuous
: ~125% ±4% - 3 minutes
: ~150% ±5% - 30 seconds (linear load only)
: >150% ±5% - 0.5 seconds

not-synchronized : <70% continuous

>70% shutdown after 24 hours of overload warning

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5.6 Standard Features

Wide AC input voltage window
Minimizes the need for battery operation

High voltage protection

Above the maximum input voltage, the GT Series UPS will protect itself and the load by disconnecting the mains
and switching to battery operation. Reducing the mains voltage will recover the normal situation.

Power factor 1.0 input

The AC input current drawn by the UPS is less than that supplied to the load. Contrary to UPSs and computers
without this feature, no disturbances, which may cause problems to other electrical equipment, are fed back to the
mains. This feature will become mandatory within a few years.

No UPS inrush current

When switching on, the UPS causes no inrush current. Inrush currents result in voltage dips on the mains, which
can disturb other equipment or even blow the fuse of the distribution board.

Battery start (cold start)

Allows you to switch on the unit while the mains input is absent.

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6 - Communication Interface

6.1 Principle of Operation

The GT Series UPS is equipped with a communications interface, providing RS232 and dry contact protocols in
one sub-D 9-pin female connector located at the back of the unit. The interface port enables advanced
communication between the UPS and the computer (interface kit required).

For specific information on GE Digital Energy™ connectivity products please contact your local dealer or Internet:
www.geindustrial.com/industrialsystems/gede/index.html

The interface cable should be shielded.

The pin assignment of the interface connector is defined as follows:

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
PIN
RS-232 Dry Contact
1 Low battery (Open collector)
2 UPS TxD (typical RS-232 level)
3 UPS RxD (typical RS-232 level) Remote shutdown (5~12V)
4 Reserved for PNP
5 GND GND
6 Reserved for PNP Reserved
7 Reserved for PNP Reserved
8 Utility Fail (Open collector)
9

Pin Assignment Open Collector Circuit

The maximum voltage and current on pin 1,8 is 30VDC, 10mA.

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6.2 RS232
The RS-232 communication port provides the following functions:

1 - Monitoring charger status

2 - Monitoring battery status and condition
3 - Monitoring inverter status
4 - Monitoring UPS status
5 - Monitoring the AC utility status
6 - Turn on/off UPS on schedule for power saving
7 - Adjust transfer voltage

Pin Assignment:
Pin 2 : PC receives line RS-232 data from UPS.
Pin 3 : PC transmits line RS-232 data to UPS.
Pin 5 : Signal ground.
Pin 4,6,7 : Reserved for plug and play function.

The UPS data is provided at 2400 bps baud rate and made up of 8-bit, 1 stop-bit and no parity bit. All information is
encoded in ASCII format.
Hardware:
Baud rate 2400 bps
Data length 8 bits
Stop bit 1 bit
Parity none

Cabling:
Standard sub-D 9 cable (UPS side: male, PC side: female)

6.3 Dry Contact

The communication port on the UPS can be connected to a computer. This port allows the computer to monitor the
UPS status and control the operation of the UPS in some conditions.
Its major functions are some or all of the following:

1 - to broadcast a warning when the AC utility fails.

2 - to close the files before the battery is exhausted.
3 - to turn off the computer(s) connected to the UPS.

Pin Assignment:
Pin 1 : Normally open. When the battery voltage level is low, pin 1 and pin 5 are connected together via a
photo coupler.
Pin 3 : UPS will shut down when a high level (5~12V) is applied for at least 3.8 seconds.
Pin 5 : Signal ground.
Pin 6,7 : Reserved.
Pin 8 : Normally open. When the AC utility fails, pin 8 and pin 5 are connected together via a photo coupler.

Cabling:
A special cable should be used with a pin assignment as follows:
PC (female) UPS (male)
Pin 1 --------------------------- Pin 1 (battery Low)
Pin 3 --------------------------- Pin 5 (GND)
Pin 4 --------------------------- Pin 3 (Shutdown)
Pin 7 --------------------------- Pin 6
Pin 7 --------------------------- Pin 7
Pin 8 --------------------------- Pin 8 (AC Fail)

Some computers may have a special connector to link this communication port, or require a special plug-in card, or
need a special UPS monitoring software. Contact your local dealer for more information about different interface
kits.

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The dry contacts and (optional) SNMP card can be connected at the same time. However, if both are operating
simultaneously the remote shutdown facility for the dry contacts will not be available. Battery low and AC failure
functions remain unaffected.

6.4 SNMP Plug-in Card (optional)

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is the most popular protocol in the network. Via NMS (Network
Management Station) you can detect the status of all facilities in the network.

An SNMP Interface Card can be plugged into the built-in SNMP slot on rear panel of the UPS. This optional
interface unit can integrate the UPS into the network allowing you to easily monitoring the UPS status.
NOTE: Once you install the SNMP card in the UPS, you can not get any information from the UPS via RS232. i.e.
only either an SNMP card or the RS232 port can be used as a communication interface. The dry contacts and
(optional) SNMP card can be connected at the same time. However, if both are operating simultaneously the
remote shutdown facility for the dry contacts will not be available. Battery low and AC failure functions remain
unaffected.

The SNMP card also supports SHTTP protocol, you can use browser Microsoft IE or Netscape Communicator to
monitor or configure the UPS. The SNMP card also supports Telnet and FTP for remote monitoring and firmware
upgrading.

Specifications:
1 - Auto detecting 10/100M Network speed.
2 - Supporting protocol: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, ICMP, ARP, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP, FTP and SNMPv1.
3 - Remote firmware upgradeable and configurable.
4 - Web server built-in, allow monitoring/controlling UPS via browser.
5 - VT100 terminal mode or Telnet to configure SNMP.

Functions:
1 - Schedule: Shutdown/Restart UPS, testing and control outlets.
2 - Testing: Scheduled testing of the battery can insure that the UPS will operate properly during a utility power
failure.
3 - Event log: Auto-record the power event.
4 - Historical records: Keep records of UPS status in specified interval.
5 - Event handling: configure special action for each power event to meet your requirements.
6 - On/Off UPS: setup the power on/off timer.
7 - Outlet control: configure UPS outlets.

7 - Batteries - ratings given for 25°C (77°F)

Digital Energy™ GT Series model : 1000T 1500T 2000T 3000T

Nominal battery voltage (V) / capacity : 12 / 7 12 / 7 12 / 7 12 / 9

Nominal UPS internal DC voltage : 36 72 72 72
Number of batteries : 3 6 6 6
Type : sealed lead acid, VRLA
Service life : up to 3 years (depending on operating conditions)
Runtime : see section 5.4, Runtimes
Battery recharge current, (A) : 0.7~1.4 1.2~2.4 1.2~2.4 1.2~2.4
Typical batt. recharge current (A) : 1 1.8 1.8 1.8
Battery recharge voltage (Vdc) : 41.1 ± 1 82.2 ± 2 82.2 ± 2 82.2 ± 2
Battery recharge time : < 6 hours for 80% capacity
Battery leakage current (mA) : <0.4
Battery protection, fuse x2x2 (A) : 25 30 30 30

Automatic (quick) battery test : The user can define a scheduled test through the
data protection software

Long term storage: see chapter 9.

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8 - Options

8.1 SNMP Interface Adapter

An SNMP interface adapter can be placed in the SNMP slot in the rear panel of the UPS, which allows the data
interface to be connected directly to an Ethernet network. See section 6.4 for more information.

8.2 Longer runtimes

By adding extra battery packs the runtime of the GT Series UPS can be extended.

Battery extension total capacity typical runtime enclosure weight

voltage/capacity Ah 100% / 50% load (kg)
V/Ah minutes

For GT 1000T
Std UPS 36 / 7 7 5 / 14 A 15 / 33
Batt cab 1 36 / 21 21 32 / 83 A+A 35 / 77
Batt cab 2 36 / 35 35 57 / 132 A+A+A 55 / 121
Batt cab 3 36 / 49 49 87 / 205 A+A+A+A 75 / 165
Batt cab 4 36 / 63 63 116 / 268 A+A+A+A+A 95 / 209
For GT 1500 T / 2000T
Std UPS 72 / 7 7 5 / 14 B 30 / 66
Batt cab 1 72 / 14 14 32 / 83 B+A 50 / 110
Batt cab 2 72 / 21 21 57 / 132 B+A+A 70 / 154
Batt cab 3 72 / 28 28 87 / 205 B+A+A+A 90 / 198
Batt cab 4 72 / 35 35 116 / 268 B+A+A+A+A 110 / 242
For GT 3000T
Std UPS 72 / 9 9 5 / 14 B 30 / 66
Batt cab 1 72 / 18 18 22 / 53 B+A 50 / 110
Batt cab 2 72 / 27 27 42 / 102 B+A+A 70 / 154
Batt cab 3 72 / 36 36 65 / 145 B+A+A+A 90 / 198
Batt cab 4 72 / 45 45 90 / 213 B+A+A+A+A 110 / 242
Cabinet dimensions HxWxD, inches: A = 9.5 x 5.5 x 14.4
B = 14.7 x 5.5 x 16.7

9 - Transport / Storage
No liability can be accepted for any transport damage when the equipment is shipped in non-original packaging.
Store the UPS in a dry location with the batteries in a fully charged state. The storage temperature must be within –
15 ~ +50 °C (5 °F ~ 122 °F). If the unit is stored for a period exceeding 3 months, optimal battery lifetime is obtained
if the storage temperature does not exceed 25°C (77 °F).
If the unit is stored for an extended period of time, the batteries must be recharged periodically. Connect the unit to
a wall outlet and recharge the batteries for 24 hours:
- if the storage temperature is within -20 ~ +30°C (-4 ~ 86 °F): every 3 months,
- if the storage temperature is within -20 ~ +45°C (-4 ~ 113 °F): every month.

Shipping Package Testing:

Vibration Non-Operational (With Packing)
Random 5 To 500Hz, Nominal 2.0 Grms In Each Of Three Mutually Perpendicular Axis, Duration Shall Be 30
Minutes/Axis.
Shock Non-Operational (With Packing)
Half Sine Wave Shock 40G, 5ms Duration, In Each Direction Of Three Mutually Perpendicular Axis.
Drop Non-Operational (With Packing)
Height: 61 cm (1 Corner, 3 Edges, 6 Faces,10 Times)

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