Placement
Install the UPS in a protected area that is free of excessive dust and has adequate air flow. Do not operate the UPS where the temperature and humidity is outside the specified limits.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the warranty.
Connect to Utility
Full Time Surge Protected Outlet
The top-most off-white outlet provides surge protection only. It is rated for 500VA (300W).
Equipment plugged into this outlet should require surge protection, but should not require power during a utility power failure. This could include a
laser printer, scanner, fax, or audio device.
Warning: The top outlet has voltage as long as the UPS is connected to an active AC power source. It has voltage even when the UPS is turned off.
Battery Power Supplied Outlets
The lower three outlets provide protection from surges and battery backup protection. Plug a computer, monitor, and other “data-
critical” devices into these outlets. Never plug a
laser printer into the Battery Power Supplied outlets.
Connect the Loads
Plug the loads into the output connectors on the rear of the UPS. To use the UPS as a master on/off switch, make sure that all of the loads are switched on.
Connect Network Surge Suppression (Optional)
Connect a single 10Base-T/ 100Base-Tx network cable into the RJ-45 network surge protection IN jack on the back of the UPS.
Connect from the OUT jack with network cabling (not supplied) to a network port on the computer.
Connect Computer Interface
Port (Optional)
PowerChute® plus power management software is included with this UPS. Connect the supplied interface cable to the 9-pin computer interface port on the back panel of the UPS. Connect the other end to a dedicated serial port on your computer. See software documentation for installation instructions.
Charge the battery
The UPS charges its battery whenever it is connected to utility power. The battery will charge fully during the first 4 hours of normal operation. Do not expect full runtime during this initial charge period.
Operating Instructions
Switch On — Switch Off
With the UPS plugged in, press and release the on/off/test button to supply power to the
loads plugged into the Battery Power Supplied outlets. The equipment plugged into the Full Time Surge Protected outlet (the top outlet) has power whenever the UPS is connected to an active AC power source.
The Battery Power Supplied loads are immediately powered while the UPS performs a self-test. Press and release the button again to turn off power to the loads. It may be convenient to use the UPS as a master on/off switch for the protected equipment.
The on-line LED illuminates when the UPS is supplying utility power to the loads.
Self-test
The UPS performs a self-test automatically when turned on, and every two weeks thereafter (by default). Automatic self-test eases maintenance requirements by eliminating the need for periodic manual self-tests.
During the self-test, the UPS briefly operates the loads on-battery. If the UPS passes the self-test, it returns to on-line operation.
If the UPS fails the self-test it immediately returns to on-line operation and lights the replace battery LED.
The loads are not affected by a failed test. Recharge the battery overnight and perform the self-test again. If the replace battery LED is still on, replace the battery using the Replacing the Battery procedure.
On Battery
During on-battery operation, the on-battery
LED illuminates and the UPS sounds an audible alarm consisting of 4 beeps every
30 seconds. The alarm stops when the UPS returns to on-line operation. The alarm may also be disabled using PowerChute® plus power management software.
Low Battery
When the UPS is operating on-battery and the energy reserve of the battery runs low, the UPS beeps continuously until the UPS shuts down from battery exhaustion or returns to on-line operation.
Overload
When loads exceed the UPS’s capacity, the
overload LED illuminates and the UPS emits a sustained tone. The alarm remains
on until the overload is removed. Disconnect nonessential load equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload.
If the overload is severe, the input circuit breaker may trip (the resettable center plunger of the circuit breaker pops out). Disconnect nonessential load equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload and press the plunger back in.
If there is AC power and the circuit breaker does not trip during overload, the loads are still powered. If the circuit breaker trips or the UPS attempts to transfer to battery, the loads’ power will be shut off. Turn the UPS off then back on to power the loads.
Replace Battery
If the battery fails a 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 to confirm replace battery conditions. The alarm stops when the battery passes the self-test.
Shutdown Mode
If there is no power, the host connected to the computer interface port can command the UPS to shut down. This is normally done to preserve battery capacity after a controlled shutdown of the protected system. In shutdown mode the UPS stops supplying power to the load. The online and overload LED indicators flash alternately or, if the UPS has shutdown due to a low battery, the UPS will beep once every 4 seconds for approximately 16 seconds. When line power is restored, the UPS will return to on-line operation.
Cold Start
Note: Cold start is not a normal operating condition.
When the UPS is off and there is no utility power, it is possible to cold start the UPS to power the loads from the UPS’s battery.
∙ Press and hold the on/off/test button until the UPS begins beeping.
∙Release the on/off/test button during the beeping to start the UPS.
Storage
Storage Conditions
Store the UPS covered and upright in a cool, dry location, with its battery fully charged. Before storing, charge the UPS for at least 4 hours. Disconnect any cables connected to the computer interface port to avoid unnecessarily draining the battery.
Extended storage
At -15 to +30 °C (+5 to +86 °F), charge the UPS’s battery every 6 months
At +30 to +45 °C (+86 to +113 °F), charge the UPS’s battery every 3 months.
