Using the Monitor Panel
5.5 Reading the Status Indicators
The six symbols on the left side of the monitor panel are status indicators. They are backlit by colored light emitting diodes (LEDs), and they work in conjunction with the alarm horn to let you know the operating status of the UPS.
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| Normal | This green symbol is lit when the UPS is operating in Normal mode. |
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| Battery | This yellow symbol is lit when the UPS is operating in Battery mode. |
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| Bypass | This yellow symbol is lit when the UPS is operating in Bypass mode. |
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| Notice | This yellow symbol is lit when the system needs attention. The LCD |
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| an audible horn. To silence the horn, press the and buttons |
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| Alarm | This red symbol is lit when a situation requires immediate attention. |
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| The LCD screen shows the highest priority active alarms. All alarms are |
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| Standby | This yellow symbol is lit when electricity is present in the PPU of the |
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| Standby indicator is lit until all energy in the UPS is dissipated and |
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For more information about audible horns, see
To test the LEDs behind the status indicators, press the 
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buttons simultaneously for three seconds. All the indicators should illuminate while you hold down these buttons. If any indicator does not illuminate, its LED may need to be replaced. Contact your Eaton service representative if you have a problem with the indicator LEDs.
5.6 Using the Menu Options
The UPS menus allow you to display data in the information area to help you monitor and control UPS operation. The following menus and options are available:
AMeters − Displays UPS performance meters for the system or critical load.
AEvents − Displays the list of Active System Events and a historical log of system events.
AStatistics − Displays statistical information about UPS operations for the battery, load, or line.
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