Operation
CAUTION!
The Power Supply will not provide output power to connected equipment in either of the following conditions: Battery Module or RUI disconnected;* Battery Module fully discharged.**
*The user may need to turn on the Power Supply Module manually (using the RUI's "Power" button) after reconnection.
**Battery Modules continuously left in a discharged state will suffer a permanent loss of capacity. Full recharge time is roughly equal to full discharge time.
Mobile Operation (Unplugged / Battery Discharging)
Unplug the Power Supply Module from the AC wall outlet. Ensure that the cord is safely stowed aboard the cart to reduce the risk of damage.
Use connected equipment between charges, depending on battery conditions, environmental conditions and equipment load. Contact Tripp Lite for additional solutions to meet all your runtime needs. As the Battery Module’s charge is depleted, the Battery Charge LED Meter will indicate the approximate charge level (see chart).
To turn the Power Supply Module’s outlets (and any connected equipment) OFF and stop the battery from discharging, press the “Power” button for one second. The alarm will beep once briefly after one second has passed. Release the button. All LEDs will be OFF.
Charge Level Indicators (Discharging)
Battery Charge LED Meter Display
Approximate
Battery Module
Charge Level
Low
Battery
Alarm*
90 - 100% | Green | Green | Green | Green | OFF |
60% - 89% | Green | Green | Green | OFF | OFF |
31% - 59% | Yellow | Yellow | OFF | OFF | ON |
<= 30% | Flashing Red | OFF | OFF | OFF | ON |
*The low battery alarm will beep once per second unless it is silenced by pressing the “Alarm Mute” button. Once the charge level falls below 30% (and shutdown is imminent) the alarm will resume again after one minute. The user should save open files and safely shut down connected equipment immediately. If the cart is unattended and PowerAlert Software is loaded on a computer connected to the Power Supply Module, PowerAlert will automatically save open files prior to automatic shutdown.
Stationary Operation (Plugged In / Battery Charging)
Plug the Power Supply Module into a live AC wall outlet.* The Power Supply Module will deliver AC power to connected equipment while simultaneously charging the Battery Module.
Use connected equipment indefinitely as long as the Power Supply is connected to a live AC outlet. If the utility power fails, due to a blackout or severe brownout, the Power Supply will automatically support connected equipment with AC power from the Battery Module (if adequately charged). When power resumes after a blackout, the Power Supply will automatically resume supplying AC power and recharging the Battery Module.
Charge Level Indicators (Charging)
Battery Charge LED Meter Display
Approximate
Battery Module
Charge Level
90 - 100% | Green | Green | Green | Green |
60% - 89% | Green | Green | Green | Flashing Green |
31% - 59% | Green | Green | OFF | Flashing Green |
<= 30% | Green | OFF | OFF | Flashing Green |
*Tripp Lite recommends that the Power Supply be plugged into a wall outlet, charging the battery as often as possible. Charging the batteries for brief intervals DOES NOT adversely affect battery performance. However, leaving the batteries fully discharged for long periods of time DOES adversely affect battery performance.
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