System Modes
The system mode indicates the output status of the complete UPS system including the surrounding switchgear and indicates which source supplies the load.
eConversion Mode
eConversion provides a combination of maximum protection and highest efficiency, that permits to reduce the electricity absorbed by the UPS by a factor three compared with double conversion. eConversion is now the generally recommended operation mode and is enabled by default in the UPS but it can be disabled via the display menu. When enabled, eConversion can be set to always active or on a set schedule configured through the display menu.
In eConversion the UPS system supplies the active part of the load through the static bypass as long as the utility/mains supply is within tolerance. The inverter is kept running in parallel so the input power factor of the UPS system is maintained close to unity, regardless of the load power factor, as the reactive part of the load is significantly reduced in the UPS system input current. In case of an interruption of the utility/mains supply, the inverter maintains the output voltage providing an uninterrupted transfer from eConversion to double conversion. The batteries are charged when the UPS system is in eConversion mode and harmonics compensation is also provided.
eConversion mode can be used for the Galaxy VS UPS system in the following conditions:
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The load on the parallel system is minimum 5%.
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Voltage fluctuation is ≤10% versus nominal voltage (adjustable setting from 3% to 10%).
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THDU is ≤5%.
Inverter Operation
for System Modes
In inverter operation the load is supplied by the inverters. The UPS mode can be in either double conversion (normal operation) or battery operation when the UPS system operation mode is inverter operation.
Requested Static Bypass Operation
for System Modes
When the UPS system is in requested static bypass operation, the load is supplied from the bypass source. If a fault is detected, the UPS system will transfer to inverter operation or forced static bypass operation.
Forced Static Bypass Operation
for System Modes
The UPS system is in forced static bypass operation following a command from the UPS system or because the user has pressed the inverter OFF button on the UPSs. During forced static bypass operation, the load is supplied directly by the bypass source with unconditioned power.
Maintenance Bypass Operation
for System Modes
In maintenance bypass operation, the load is supplied directly by the bypass source with unconditioned power via the maintenance bypass breaker MBB.
ECO Mode
for System Modes
In ECO mode the UPS system uses requested static bypass to power the load as long as the power quality is within tolerance. If a fault is detected (bypass voltage out of tolerance, output voltage out of tolerance, power interruption, etc) the UPS system will transfer to double conversion (normal operation) or forced static bypass. Depending on the transfer conditions, a minimal interruption of the load supply may happen (up to 10 ms). The batteries are charged when the UPS system is in ECO mode. The main advantage of ECO mode is a reduction in the consumption of electrical power compared with double conversion.
