Issue:
Shutting Down the MGE Galaxy 5000 UPS
Product line:
Galaxy 5000, Galaxy 5500
Environment:
All models, all serial numbers
Cause:
Due to site maintenance, inclement weather, and other conditions, request come in for assistance with Powering Down the Galaxy 5000 UPS
Resolution:
The instructions to power down the UPS are available on the display. This procedure is for a single UPS without an external bypass panel.
These instructions are in the owner’s manual which can be located at https://www.apc.com/salestools/MBPN-8YPFLA/MBPN-8YPFLA_R0_EN.pdf
Step 1: Touch any button on the display to wake it up.
Step 2: Push the Menu Button
Step 3: Scroll to “Maintenance”
Step 4: Choose “Stop the UPS”
Step 5: Press the Inverter OFF (gray) button for 3 seconds to transfer the load to the Static Bypass Switch.
At this point, the load is no longer protected by the UPS.
Step 6: Turn the maintenance bypass switch Q3BP to ON.
Step 4: Turn the output switch Q5N to OFF.
The UPS is now fully isolated from the load.
Step 5: Set the battery circuit breaker(s) QF1 to Off Position.
Step 6: Turn the Q1 Switch to Off
Step 7: Turn the Q4S Switch to Off
Wait until the display and LEDs turn off.
Caution: There is still stored energy in the capacitors, and batteries inside the UPS. Never remove any covers or panels. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Shutting Down the MGE Galaxy 5000 UPS
Product line:
Galaxy 5000, Galaxy 5500
Environment:
All models, all serial numbers
Cause:
Due to site maintenance, inclement weather, and other conditions, request come in for assistance with Powering Down the Galaxy 5000 UPS
Resolution:
The instructions to power down the UPS are available on the display. This procedure is for a single UPS without an external bypass panel.
These instructions are in the owner’s manual which can be located at https://www.apc.com/salestools/MBPN-8YPFLA/MBPN-8YPFLA_R0_EN.pdf
Step 1: Touch any button on the display to wake it up.
Step 2: Push the Menu Button
Step 3: Scroll to “Maintenance”
Step 4: Choose “Stop the UPS”
Step 5: Press the Inverter OFF (gray) button for 3 seconds to transfer the load to the Static Bypass Switch.
At this point, the load is no longer protected by the UPS.
Step 6: Turn the maintenance bypass switch Q3BP to ON.
Step 4: Turn the output switch Q5N to OFF.
The UPS is now fully isolated from the load.
Step 5: Set the battery circuit breaker(s) QF1 to Off Position.
Step 6: Turn the Q1 Switch to Off
Step 7: Turn the Q4S Switch to Off
Wait until the display and LEDs turn off.
Caution: There is still stored energy in the capacitors, and batteries inside the UPS. Never remove any covers or panels. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Published for:APC Belgium
