APC Smart-UPS RC Paralleling Kit for 5 and 6KVA

[BillP]

This question was originally posted by Ahmet on APC forums on 5/20/2015

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Hi All,

SRCPK001; what does it mean about paralleling? If i have two 5kVA ups, sum capacity like 10kVA else ? 

Thanks for all

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 5/20/2015

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Hi,

I found this brochure: http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/SKAY-9LVKKH/SKAY-9LVKKH_R0_EN.pdf

It seems to indicate the parallel kit provides redundancy, rather than increased/doubled capacity.

Parallel redundancy — Two Units can be placed into a redundant configuration to improve availability (5 – 10 kVA only).

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Ahmet on APC forums on 5/20/2015

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This is for double capacity or just load protect ? Please tell me application for this. If I have 2 5kVA ups with this unit, what can do system ? What is the benefit with this product?

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 5/20/2015

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What I tried to explain is that this particular kit is for redundancy/fault tolerance. It does not double the load capacity. With (2) 5kVA UPSs, if one fails/faults/goes down, the other one will still support the load with no interruption. The total load capability is still 5kVA.

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Ahmet on APC forums on 5/21/2015

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Im so happy from your explain Angela, When I see parraleling kit, I think, it does it mean like 3P UPSs paralleling operation.

Now All things clean. This is for If I have 2 x 5kVA UPS, no intteruption working for one at the any problems. Thanks your answer.

[BillP]

This reply was originally posted by Angela on APC forums on 5/21/2015

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No problem and yes, I know the 3 phase paralleling kits work a little differently so I am happy to help clarify.

[BillP · Accepted solution]

This reply was originally posted by M.Adnan on APC forums on 5/18/2016

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Please share complete operating procedure of RC paralleling Kit, 

>If we turn OFF ups 1 input breaker, why ups 2 also turn into battery mode?