American Power Conversion 400 user manual Troubleshooting

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7.0Difficulty

7.1Troubleshooting (continued)

PROBLEM:

UPS does not provide expected back up time.

 

 

Possible cause:

UPS’s battery is weak from recent outage or wear.

Solution:

The battery needs recharging after an extended

 

outage. The battery wears faster when put into service

 

often and when used at higher temperatures.

 

 

Possible cause:

UPS is overloaded.

Solution:

Check load using UPS’s Output Power display (see

 

Sec. 5.2.2). Unplug non-critical equipment and printers.

 

 

PROBLEM:

UPS shuts down if the Test button is held for more

 

than 4 seconds.

 

 

Possible cause:

UPS is overloaded.

Solution:

Reduce the UPS’s load by unplugging equipment.

 

Check load using Output Power display (see Sec. 5.2.2).

 

 

Possible cause:

Weak battery.

Solution:

Allow UPS to charge for at least five hours. If problem

 

persists, battery may need to be replaced.

 

 

PROBLEM:

Indicators on front panel flash in a “marquee” fashion.

 

 

Possible cause:

UPS has been shut down by computer software.

Solution:

UPS will restart when AC power returns.

 

 

PROBLEM:

All indicators are lit and UPS emits constant tone.

 

 

Possible cause:

Internal UPS fault.

Solution:

Do not attempt to use UPS. Turn off UPS and have it

 

serviced immediately.

PROBLEM:

Site wiring fault light is lit—UPS operates normally.

 

 

Possible cause:

Building wiring error such as missing ground or hot-

 

neutral reversal.

Solution:

A qualified electrician should be summoned to correct

 

the building wiring.

 

 

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Contents Smart-UPS Important safety instructions Radio frequency interferenceTable of Contents Specifications Storing the UPSIntroduction OverviewRemote interfaces Battery replacement indicators and testSmartBoost Extended capabilitiesSafety EnglishSécurité FrançaisSicherheit Vorsicht¡Seguridad ¡Atencion400VA UPS-front panel Presentation400VA UPS-rear panel Placement InstallationReceiving inspection 100, 120 Vac versions 220/230/240 Vac versionCharge the batteries Auto-on operationTurn on accessories Plug in the accessory devicesConfigure Option Switch 4 and UPS Enable switch Plug in the master deviceManual operation Enable the UPSPlug loads into UPS Operation Test button functions 5.2.1 Line Voltage bar graph Output Power bar graph UPS self-testLow battery Audible alarmsOn-battery alarm Replace batteryOption switches Option SwitchVac version No function not used Status reporting MonitoringPower management Operation customizing Shut down, turn off delay Audible alarm operationMinimum battery capacity to restart Turn on delayUPS Monitoring PowerChute SoftwareInterface Kits Computer Interface port Difficulty Difficulté Schwierigkeit Dificultad Solution TroubleshootingPossible cause Troubleshooting UPS Battery replacement check Obtaining service Storage conditions Storing the UPSExtended storage Output characteristics SpecificationsTransfer characteristics InputSurge and noise suppression Battery and charger UPS version VacOperating Environment Approvals WeightPhysical Size H´W´DTypical run times versus load Load Run Time Typical computer VA † minutes ‡ EquivalentsLimited Warranty Life support policy∗ Mailing