Connect the equipment, Operation, Display interface

Connect the equipment

1.Connect equipment to the Battery Backup and Surge Protection outlets. When the Back-UPS is receiving AC power, these outlets will supply power to connected equipment. During a power outage or other utility problems, the Battery Backup outlets receive power for a limited time from the unit.

2.Use the AC power cord to connect the Back-UPS directly to a utility power outlet.

3.Connect a router or cable modem to the corresponding ports.

Install PowerChute® Personal Edition software

1.Connect the supplied USB software interface cable to the data port, and the other end to a computer with access to the internet.

2.Go to www.apc.com/tools/download.

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3.Select PowerChute Personal Edition. Then select the appropriate operating system and follow the instructions to download the software.

Operation

Display interface

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Description, if the icon is illuminated:

On Line—The UPS is supplying utility power to connected equipment

Power-Saving—Master and controlled outlets are enabled, saving power when the master device goes into sleep or standby mode

Load Capacity—The load is indicated by the number of sections illuminated, one to five. If the load exceeds the rated capacity, the Overload symbol will flash off and on.

Battery Charge—The battery charge level is indicated by the number of sections illuminated. When all five blocks are illuminated, the Back- UPS is at full charge. When one block is filled, the Back-UPS is near the

end of its battery capacity, the indicator will flash and the unit will beep continuously.

Overload—The power demand from the load has exceeded the capacity of the Back-UPS.

Event—An event has occurred and the unit needs attention.

Automatic Voltage Regulation—The unit is compensating for extremely low input voltage, but is not using battery power.

In—Input voltage.

Out—Output voltage.

System Faults—The system has a fault. The fault number will illuminate on the display interface. See “System Faults” on page 4.

Mute—The audible alarm has been turned off.

Replace Battery—The battery is not connected or is nearing the end of its useful life. Replace the battery.

On Battery—The unit is supplying battery backup power to the connected equipment, it will beep four times every 30 seconds.

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