American Power Conversion 5000 VA user manual Bypass LED Illuminates

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PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE

 

SOLUTION

CAUSE

 

 

BYPASS LED ILLUMINATES

 

 

The bypass switch has been

 

If bypass is the chosen mode of operation, ignore the illuminated LED.

turned on manually or through

 

If bypass is not the chosen mode of operation move the bypass switch on the

an accessory.

 

 

back of the UPS, to the normal position.

 

 

 

 

 

FAULT AND OVERLOAD LEDS ILLUMINATE, UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE

The UPS has ceased sending

 

The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load” as defined in

power to connected equipment.

 

Specifications on the APC Web site, www.apc.com.

 

 

Disconnect nonessential equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload

 

 

condition.

 

 

Press the OFF button, then the ON button to restore power to connected

 

 

equipment.

 

 

 

FAULT LED ILLUMINATES

 

 

Internal UPS fault.

 

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

 

 

immediately.

 

 

 

REPLACE BATTERY LED ILLUMINATES

Replace Battery LED flashes and

 

Check that the battery connectors are fully engaged.

short beep is emitted every two

 

 

seconds to indicate the battery is

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

Weak battery.

 

Allow the battery to recharge for 24 hours. Then, perform a self-test. If the

 

 

problem persists after recharging, replace the battery.

Failure of a battery self-test.

 

The UPS emits short beeps for one minute and the Replace Battery LED

 

 

illuminates. The UPS repeats the alarm every five hours. Perform the self-test

 

 

procedure after the battery has charged for 24 hours to confirm the Replace

 

 

Battery condition. The alarm stops and the LED clears if the battery passes the

 

 

self-test.

 

 

UPS OPERATES ON BATTERY ALTHOUGH NORMAL LINE VOLTAGE EXISTS

Very high, low, or distorted line

 

Move the UPS to a different outlet on a different circuit. Test the input voltage

voltage. Inexpensive fuel

 

with the utility voltage display.

powered generators can distort

 

 

the voltage.

 

 

 

 

 

DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY VOLTAGE

 

 

All five LEDs are illuminated

 

The line voltage is extremely high and should be checked by an electrician.

 

 

 

There is no LED illumination

 

If the UPS is plugged into a properly functioning utility power outlet, the line

 

 

voltage is extremely low.

 

 

 

ONLINE LED

 

 

There is no LED illumination

 

The UPS is running on battery, or it is not turned on.

 

 

 

The LED is blinking

 

The UPS is running an internal self-test.

 

 

 

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Contents APC Smart-UPSRT Page Introduction SpecificationsUnpacking Wiring and Connecting the UPS Connecting the Battery Modules and Attaching the Front Bezel Normal bypass Avoid using extension cords Operation Does not affect the voltage display User Configurable Items XLJ models Connecting the EPO Emergency Power OFF Option Terminal Mode to Configure UPS Parameters VA models Page Replacing the Battery Module Disconnecting the Battery for Transport TROUBLESHOOTING, SERVICE, and Warranty Information Bypass LED Illuminates Limited Warranty Service200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V Models Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency WarningsDeclaration of Conformity APC Worldwide Customer Support