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

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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.

 

 

 

 

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