BATTERY MODE OPERATION
Battery mode occurs in event of extreme input conditions or complete utility failure. The battery system along with the
During battery mode an alarm sounds every 10 seconds. This will change to 2 beeps every 5 seconds when battery runs low (approximately 2 minutes remaining). Each load/battery level indicator represents a 25% capacity level. As capacity decreases, fewer indicators remain illuminated. Utility LED will flash every second indicating the UPS is operating from battery mode.
Battery mode supports a full rated load for approximately 5 minutes before it shuts down. To increase this time, turn off non essential pieces of equipment (such as idle computers and monitors).
WARNING: Turning off the UPS while in battery mode will result in loss of output power.
The figure below displays approximately 51-75% battery capacity remaining.
Load/ Battery
Level Indicators
Utility High/Low Utility Alarm silence/Test On/Off
76% to 100% load
51% to 75% load
26% to 50% load
0% to 25% load
(Flashes to indicate low battery)
(Flashes every second)
BATTERY RECHARGE MODE
The UPS resumes normal operation once utility power is restored. At this time, the
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