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T H R E E - P H A S E U P S S YS T E M

DPA UPScale ST 10 – 200 kW

The modular UPS designed for low and
medium power applications

The modular UPS designed for low

and medium power applications
DPA UPScale ST 10 – 200 kW
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DPA UPScale ST – always protection
your critical applications

Up to 10 modules in System display

parallel per cabinet

400 kW
Up to 20  modules in
total system power

parallel per system

Customer input and

output interfaces

0.42 m²
footprint only

All-in-one power protection solution Product features:

ABB’s DPA UPScale ST is available for high density • Online double conversion UPS
applications requiring an all-in-one power • Power range from 10 kW to 200 kW in a single
protection solution that includes UPS modules, frame
maintenance bypass, batteries, I/O terminals and • Redundant capacity (N+1) per frame
communications. A single system delivers power • Up to four frames in parallel
protection from 10 kW to 200 kW in 10 kW or 20 kW • Online swap modularity (OSM)
modular steps. For a continuously growing mid- • Up to 96% online efficiency
sized infrastructure, DPA UPScale ST can be • Eco-mode efficiency ≥ 98%
paralleled horizontally to increase the capacity up • Low input harmonic distortion (THDi < 3%)
to 400 kW. The ability to increment the power as • High power density (472 kW/m²)
the critical load grows optimizes the operating • Flexible battery configuration
efficiency and reduce the initial cost for • Remote control and monitoring options
installations.
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DPA – The best way to maximize power
availability and minimize TCO

— Bypass
01 In DPA, each Decentralized Parallel Architecture input
UPS module has all Rectifier
ABB’s DPA UPScale ST optimizes availability and
the hardware and input
software it needs for total cost of ownership (TCO). The UPS design is
autonomous operation.
based on the concept of true redundancy. Each
UPS module has all the hardware and software UPS module Control logic display

needed for autonomous operation. With all the

critical components duplicated and distributed
between individual units, potential single points
of failure are eliminated. In the unlikely event of
UPS module Control logic display
one UPS module failing, the failed module will be
automatically isolated and the overall system will
continue to operate normally. ABB calls this
modular approach decentralized parallel
architecture (DPA™). UPS module Control logic display

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01 Output to the
critical load

High availability Low total cost of ownership

+ Add redundancy + Optimize your investments
In a truly redundant system (DPA), all modules are As UPS power requirements change, modularity
active and share the load equally. Should one makes it easy to add modules and increase the
module fail, the remaining modules smoothly take power capabilities.
over the load. + Optimize your battery capacity
+ Apply best topology Run-time and battery sizing can be fitted to what
In ABB DPA UPSs, the incoming AC is first is required. A separate battery allows the system
converted to DC. The output AC is then to be upgraded and autonomy preserved, while
synthesized from this DC – giving a clean not compromising availability.
sinusoid. These two conversion steps give the + Save valuable floor space
term “double conversion” and isolate the output Modularity lends itself well to keeping UPS
voltage waveform from any disturbances on the footprint small, – ideal where real estate is limited
input AC side. and expensive. A modular UPS rack has a small
+ Minimize service time footprint and when extra modules are added, no
Because the UPS modules in a DPA are extra floor space is taken up.
independent, they can be online-swapped + Less installation and maintenance costs
without risk to the critical load and without the The modular approach makes installation and
need to power down or transfer to raw mains commissioning easy. Standardized modules
supply. Therefore, engineers can work on the UPS reduce inventory levels of specialist spare parts
without interrupting operations. and simplify system upgrades.
+ Standardized solution + Save energy costs
DPA UPScale ST is based on standardized building Costs are held down by designs that have best-in-
blocks reducing the maintenance of the system class energy efficiency. DPA UPScale ST’s
and spare part stock. efficiency curve is very flat so there are
+ Select high-quality equipment significant savings in every working regime.
ABB’s Swiss-built DPA UPSs have quality and
reliability as fundamentals pillars of their core
design and each product is thoroughly tested
before leaving the factory.
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DPA UPScale ST
Available models

Cabinet type ST 40 ST 60 ST 80 ST 120 ST 200

Number of modules per cabinet 1 to 2 1 to 3 1 to 4 1 to 6 1 to 10
Parallel frames per system 4 4 4 3 2
Max. number of modules per system 8 12 16 18 20
Max. total system capacity w /o redundancy 160 kW 240 kW 320 kW 360 kW 400 kW

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The ideal solution for small- to medium-sized
critical power IT applications

The DPA UPScale ST can be deployed in a variety environment, thus increasing operational
of small- to medium-sized system architectures. efficiency, decreasing the energy consumption
In addition to traditional server load and ensuring the safety of personnel and
applications, the DPA UPScale ST is ideal to equipment.
protect critical applications such as building
management systems (BMS). Large facilities are The DPA UPScale ST offers clean backup power
often provided with BMS to control and monitor for sensitive electronic devices (controllers, I/O
the building’s mechanical and electrical systems devices and user interfaces) designed to monitor
such as ventilation, lighting, fire alarms and and control the infrastructure thus avoiding loss
security. The BMS is designed to create and of data or damage to equipment.
maintain a safe, productive and comfortable

Web server
User Interface 1 User Interface 2

Programmable Programmable
logic controller 1 logic controller 2

Central plant Security Lighting BACent Clean power

controller controller controller device
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DPA UPScale ST
Technical specifications

General data ST 40 ST 60 ST 80 ST 120 ST 200

System power range 10–400 kW
Nominal power per module 10 kW / 20 kW
Nominal power / frame 40 kW 60 kW 80 kW 120 kW 200 kW
Number of UPS modules 1 to 2 1 to 3 1 to 4 1 to 6 1 to 10
Max. number of inbuilt 80 240 – – –
batteries (7 / 9 Ah)
Output power factor 1.0
Topology Online double conversion
Parallel configuration Up to 20 modules (up to 4 frames)
UPS type Modular (Decentralized Parallel Architecture)
Input
Nominal input voltage 3 × 380 / 220 V + N, 3 × 400 / 230 V + N, 3 × 415 / 240 V + N
Voltage tolerance For loads <100% (−20%, +15%), <80% (−25%, +15%), <60% (−35%, +15%)
(referred to 3 × 400 / 230 V)
Input distortion THDi ≤3%
Frequency 35 –70 Hz
Power factor 0.99
Output
Rated output voltage 3 × 380 / 220 V + N, 3 × 400 / 230 V + N, 3 × 415 / 240 V + N
Voltage distortion <1.5%
(referred to 3 × 400 / 230 V)
Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Overload capability 1 min.: up to 150% / 10 min.: up to 125%
Unbalanced load 100% (all three phases regulated independently)
Crest factor 3 : 1 (load supported)
Efficiency
Overall efficiency Up to 96%
In eco-mode configuration 98%
Environment
Storage temperature −25 °C to +70 °C
Operating temperature 0 °C to +40 °C
Altitude configuration 1000 m without derating
Communications
LCD Yes (per module); system display optional (graphical touch screen display)
LEDs LED for notification and alarm
Communication ports USB, RS-232, SNMP slot, potential-free contacts
Standards
Safety IEC / EN 62040-1
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) IEC / EN 62040-2
Performance IEC / EN 62040-3
Product certification CE
Manufacturing ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS18001
Weight, dimensions
Weight (with modules / without Up to 135 kg Up to 238 kg Up to 168 kg Up to 262 kg Up to 389 kg
batteries)
Dimensions w × h × d (mm) 550 × 1135 × 775  550 × 1975 × 775 550 × 1135 × 775 550 × 1975 × 775 550 × 1975 × 775
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