CyberPower Systems CPS575SL, CPS500SL Using the Windows 2000 UPS Service, Testing Your UPS System

Uninterruptible Power Supply is installed on. Click OK. Acknowledge the message that the UPS is in an unknown state and exit to the desktop.

USING THE WINDOWS 2000 UPS SERVICE

If you are running Windows 2000, you may choose to run the Windows 2000 UPS service instead of PowerPanel™. You can run either PowerPanel™ or the Windows 2000 UPS service, but not both.

To Configure the Windows 2000 UPS Service:

1.Click on Start, point to Settings, then Control Panel.

2.Double-click on Power Options.

3.On the UPS Tab, click Select.

4.In the UPS Selection Dialog Box, under Select Manufacturer, select Generic.

5.Under Select Model, select Custom.

6.On the UPS Tab, click Configure.

7.Set Power Fail/On Battery to Negative.

8.Set Low Battery to Negative.

9.Set UPS Shutdown to Positive.

10.Click OK.

Please note: This service must be stopped in order to run PowerPanel™. To disable the service, set the Manufacturer to None.

Please note: You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the administrator’s group to make these changes. Network policies may also prevent you from making these changes. Please contact your network administrator for further assistance.

TESTING YOUR UPS SYSTEM

Once you have set up your UPS system, you may wish to test it. Make sure that the UPS has been charged for at least 4 hours before performing this test.

If you are using PowerPanel™:

1.With your UPS and computer on, open an application such as notepad.

2.Enter some data into the application.

3.Unplug the UPS from the AC outlet.

When a power failure occurs, PowerPanel™ will appear on the screen. The outlet and battery symbols will change to indicate a power failure. The countdown timer will move towards zero. When the timer reaches zero, the software will begin to save and close any open applications. The software will auto-assign names to any files that have not been previously saved, and then save the file to the PCTemp folder which is located in the root directory of your C drive (where C is the name of your main hard drive). Once all open files have been saved and closed, PowerPanel™ will shutdown the operating system. Once the operating system is shutdown, the UPS will turn off within 90 seconds. Wait until the UPS has turned off before plugging the UPS back into the outlet.

Once the test has been completed, plug the UPS back into the wall and turn it back on. You may then restart your computer. Please allow 4 hours for the UPS to recharge before attempting another self-test.

If you are NOT using PowerPanel™:

1.Have your computer and UPS turned on.

2.Unplug the UPS from the wall to simulate a power failure.

3.The UPS will begin beeping, indicating a power failure.

4.Save and close any open files.

5.Shut down the operating system.

6.Once the computer system is shutdown, turn the UPS off.

As the battery discharges, the unit will beep more rapidly, indicating that the battery is nearing discharge. Once the test is complete, plug the UPS back in and start your computer. Please allow 4 hours for the UPS to recharge before attempting another self-test.

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