Dynex Comprehensive Guide to UPS Systems

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Dynex DX-800 UPS/Battery

Backup System

Introduction

The DX-800 UPS/Battery Backup System provides protection from power surges and power failure. The UPS uses an automatic voltage regulator to regulate the electricity coming into your computer to make sure that your computer receives a steady and consistent power flow. In the case of power failure, the UPS provides battery power to your computer so you can save your work and shut down your computer. The UPS includes software that will save all your open files and shut down your computer.

Package contents

Inspect the UPS upon receipt. The box should contain the following:

•UPS

•User’s manual

•PowerPanel™ Personal Edition software CD

•USB cable

•Telephone cable

•Warranty registration card

•Coaxial Cable

Identifying components

Contents
Important safety instructions	........................................................... 2
Package contents	2
Installing your UPS	3
Status indicators	3
Troubleshooting	5
Specifications	5
Legal notices	5
Français	6
Español	10

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Important safety instructions

Save these instructions.

This manual contains important safety instructions. Read and follow all instructions carefully during installation and operation of your UPS. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to unpack, install, or operate your UPS.

Warnings:

•This UPS is not intended for use with medical or life support equipment. Do not use in any circumstance that would affect the operation or safety of any life support equipment or with any medical applications or patient care.

•Do not use with or near aquariums. Condensation from the aquarium can cause your UPS to short out and cause a fire or electrical shock.

•To avoid electrical shock, turn off your UPS and unplug it from the AC power source before replacing the battery or installing a computer component.

•To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, install in a temperature and humidity controlled, indoor area, free of conductive contaminants. (See Specifications for acceptable temperature and humidity range).

•To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover except to replace the battery. No user serviceable parts inside except for the battery.

•Even if your UPS is not plugged into an electrical outlet, electrical energy may still flow through your UPS from the battery.

•Your UPS must be connected to an AC power outlet that has fuse or circuit breaker protection. Do not plug into an ungrounded outlet. If you need to de-energize your UPS, turn it off and unplug it.

	Component	Description
1	Battery-powered and	Plug devices into these outlets that need
	surge-protected	battery-backup power, for example, a
	outlets	computer, monitor, or external storage
		device. These outlets provide both surge
		protection and battery-backup power. If a
		power failure occurs, these outlets supply
		power to devices.
2	Surge-protected	Plug devices into these outlets that do not
	outlets	need battery-backup power, for example,
		printers and speakers.
3	Power switch	Press to turn your UPS on and off.
4	Power indicator	Lights when your UPS is turned on.
5	Electrical wiring fault	Lights when your UPS detects an electrical
	indicator	wiring problem, such as a bad ground, a
		missing ground, or reverse wiring. If this
		indicator lights, unplug your UPS and contact
		an electrician to repair the outlet.
		Caution: If a wiring problem exists, your UPS
		cannot provide surge protection.
6	Communication jacks	Plug your dial-up modem, fax machine, or
		telephone into the IN communication jack,
		then plug the telephone cable into the OUT
		communication jack and your telephone
		outlet.
7	Circuit breaker	Provides overload and fault protection for
		your UPS.
8	Serial and USB ports	Connect your computer to one of these ports
		to monitor the status of your UPS. You need
		to install the PowerPanel Personal Edition
		software to monitor your UPS.
9	AC adapter outlets	Plug AC adapters into these outlets.