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User Guide APC BC300 Series 40kW 208/450/480V UPS 31
9.0 Options
APC offers many options for the APC BC300 Series UPSs. For more information, contact your
local APC office. Note that some options only apply to certain models.
9.1 Optional Hardware and Software Features
9.1.1 Battery Temperature
Compensation:
Enables the UPS to adapt the charging voltage to the battery temperature. This is for units
with external batteries and this option monitors the temperature in one battery cabinet.
9.1.2 Communication
Interface Board:
If you would like to use shutdown software or remote monitoring, your UPS must have this
internal circuit board. The board offers three methods of communicating with the UPS:
1. Normally open or normally closed contacts that indicate UPS ON, bypass operation, battery
operation, and low battery. (You can choose this method for an AS/400 monitoring system.)
2. RS232 Serial Communications port.
3. Zero to 20 mA current loop.
Fan Monitor:
If the unit’s fans are not functioning properly, this option will activate a “Fan fault” alarm.
9.1.3 Maintenance
Bypass Panel:
An external bypass switch lets you conveniently transfer your protected load equipment to
direct AC input power when it is time to service the UPS. The cabinet includes an AC
disconnect.
Parallel Board:
This option allows your qualified installer to connect two or more units in parallel. The parallel
board ensures proper control of parallel units and proper load sharing between the units. Each
unit to be connected in parallel requires one of these boards. Each board includes 23 feet (7
meters) of interconnection cable. An APC Application Engineer should be involved in all
parallel unit installations. Call APC Global Service or the nearest APC office for details.
9.2 Optional Service Programs
Contact APC or visit www.apc.com for further information on a large range of end-to-end
service and support which supplements the APC BC300 Series UPS Limited Factory
Warranty.
9.2.1 Start-Up Service
This service verifies that the APC system has been properly installed and includes
comprehensive tests, correct start-up and basic customer training on usage. Performed during
normal business hours. Does not include electrical installation or wiring work.