APC BE450G installation instructions Connect Battery, Connect Equipment, Status Indicators

® Back-UPS®ES 450/550G

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1	Connect Battery
	For safety, the Back-UPS ES is shipped with one battery wire disconnected. The UPS will not operate until the wire is connected to the touch-safe battery terminal.
	NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection. This is normal.
	 Turn the Back-UPS ES over and press in the	 Connect the battery wire firmly to the	 Insert the battery back into the compartment.
	release tab. Slide the plastic battery cover off of the	battery terminal.	Slide the plastic battery cover until the release tab
	Back-UPS.		locks into place.

Connect Equipment

2 Battery Back-up + Surge Protection

These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS ES is switched ON. During a power outage or other utility problems (brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a limited time by the Back-UPS ES. Plug your computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices into the outlets.

Place the Back-UPS ES to avoid:

- Direct sunlight - Excessive heat

- Excessive humidity or contact with fluids

Plug the Back-UPS ES power cord directly into a wall outlet; not into a surge protector or power strip.

Connect Computer Cable

The supplied cable and software provide automatic file saving and shutdown of the operating system in the case of a sustained power outage.

Connect the cable to the Data Port of the Back-UPS ES. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. The software will automatically find the computer’s USB Port.

Connect Modem / Phone / DSL / Fax

The Back-UPS protects a single line (2-wire) phone (including Digital Subscriber Line - DSL), Home Phoneline Networking Association (HPNA) type equipment, modem, or fax machines from surges when connected through the UPS as shown in the drawing below.

Surge Protection

These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if the Back-UPS ES is switched OFF. Plug your printer, fax machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need battery power into these outlets.

3Turn the Unit On

and Install the Software

Press the ON/OFF switch turn the unit ON.

A single short beep and the green “Power On” indicator confirms the Back-UPS ES is on and ready to provide protection.

The Back-UPS ES should charge for at least 16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit is being charged whenever it is connected to utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.

If the red Building Wiring Fault indicator (located on the end near the power cord) is lit, your building wiring presents a shock hazard that should be corrected by a qualified electrician.

Install the PowerChute Personal Edition software.

Place the PowerChute CD into the computer and following the installation instructions on the screen.

4Transfer Voltage and Sensitivity Adjustment

(Optional)

To adjust the transfer voltage:

1.Plug the Back-UPS into the utility power source. The Back-UPS will be in “Standby mode” (no indicators are lit).

2.Press the ON/OFF push button fully in for 10 seconds. The Online LED will begin glowing in a cyclical order: GREEN- AMBER-RED, indicating it is going into “Program mode”.

3.The Back-UPS will then indicate the current

sensitivity, as shown in the Transfer Voltage and Sensitivity Adjustment table below.

4.To select the LOW sensitivity setting, press the ON/OFF push button until the LED begins

flashing GREEN.

5.To select the MEDIUM sensitivity setting, press the ON/OFF push button until the LED begins flashing RED.

6.To select the HIGH sensitivity setting, press the ON/OFF push button until the LED begins

flashing AMBER.

7.To exit Programming mode, once sensitivity is set, wait approximately 5 seconds, and all of the LED indicators will be off (unlit).

Status Indicators

The Back-UPS ES indicates operating status using a combination of visual and audible indicators. Use the following table to identify the status of the Back-UPS ES.

Status	Visual Indications	Audible Indication	Alarm Terminates When
	(Power On - Green)
	(Replace Battery -
	Red)
Power On - UPS is supplying	Power On pushbutton	None	Not applicable.
conditioned utility power to the load.	- ON (lit)
On Battery - UPS is supplying	Power On pushbutton	Beeping 4 times every	UPS transfers back to
battery power to the load connected	- ON (off during beep)	30 seconds	Power On operation, or
to the Battery outlets.			when UPS is turned off.
Low Battery Warning - UPS is	Power On indicator is	Rapid beeping (every	UPS transfers back to
supplying battery power to the load	flashing	1/2 second)	normal operation, or when
connected to the battery outlets, and			UPS is turned off.
the battery is near exhaustion.
Replace Battery - The battery is	Replace Battery	Constant tone	UPS is turned off with the
disconnected.	indicator is Flashing		power switch.
The battery is in need of charging, or	Power On and	Constant tone
is at the end of its usual life and must	Replace Battery
be replaced.	indicators - flashing
	(alternating)
Overload Shutdown - During On	None	Constant tone	UPS is turned off with the
Battery operation a battery power			power switch.
supplied outlet overload was
detected.
Sleep Mode - During On Battery	None	Beeping once every 4	Utility power is restored,
operation the battery power has		seconds	or if utility power is not
been completely exhausted and the			restored within 32
UPS is waiting for utility power to			seconds, or the UPS is
return to normal.			turned off.
Building Wiring Fault - Your	Building Wiring Fault	None	UPS is unplugged, or
building wiring presents a shock	LED (red) - ON		UPS is plugged into a
hazard that should be corrected by a			properly wired outlet.
licensed electrician.

Indicators	Sensitivity Setting	Input Voltage Range	When to Use
Flashing		(For Utility Operation)
Green	LOW	88-142	Input voltage is extremely low or
Flashing			high.
			Not recommended for computer
			loads.
Red Flashing	MEDIUM	92-139	Back-UPS frequently goes on
	(factory default)		battery.
Amber	HIGH	96-136	Connected equipment is
Flashing			sensitive to voltage
			fluctuations.