HP UPS R1500 GENERATION 2 manual Contents

Page 3

Contents

Component identification	6
UPS R1500 G2 overview	6
UPS front panel	6
UPS front panel controls	7
UPS front panel LED indicators	8
UPS R1500 G2 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel	8
UPS R1500 G2 INTL rear panel	9
Installation	11
Precautions	11
Preparing to install the hardware	11
Tools required	11
Selecting a site	11
Readying the equipment	12
Installing the mounting rails	12
Installing the UPS	16
Connecting the batteries	17
Attaching the UPS front bezel	18
Selecting the UPS voltage configuration	19
Connecting the host computer	19
Connecting the serial communications port	20
Connecting the USB communications port	20
Connecting the Network Transient Protectors	20
Connecting the UPS to utility power	21
Connecting devices to the UPS	21
Powering up the UPS	22
Charging the UPS batteries	22
UPS operations	23
Modes of operation	23
Standby mode	23
Operate mode	23
Battery mode	24
Initiating a self-test	24
Silencing an audible alarm	24
Powering down the UPS	24
Power management	25
Power management software	25
Maintenance	26
Removing the UPS front bezel	26
Replacing the UPS option card	26
Replacing the batteries	27
Important battery safety information	27
Battery care and storage guidelines	27
UPS battery replacement procedure	28
Testing the new battery module	29

Image 3

Contents Part Number December 2009 Second Edition HP UPS R1500 Generation 2 User GuideIntended audience Contents Before you contact HP HP contact information Ordering spares UPS spare parts list Hardware optionsElectrostatic discharge Component identification UPS R1500 G2 overviewUPS front panel Description Function UPS front panel controlsUPS R1500 G2 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel UPS front panel LED indicatorsDescription UPS R1500 G2 Intl rear panelInput power connector IEC-320-C14 power inlet Tools required InstallationPrecautions Preparing to install the hardwareReadying the equipment Installing the mounting railsInstallation Installation Installation Tighten the wing nuts or hex nuts Installing the UPSConnecting the batteries Attaching the UPS front bezel Connect the battery lead to the battery terminalConnecting the host computer Selecting the UPS voltage configurationConnecting the Network Transient Protectors Connecting the serial communications portConnecting the USB communications port Connecting devices to the UPS Connecting the UPS to utility powerCharging the UPS batteries Powering up the UPSModes of operation Standby modeOperate mode UPS operationsInitiating a self-test Silencing an audible alarmPowering down the UPS Battery modePower management software Power managementRemoving the UPS front bezel Replacing the UPS option card MaintenanceReplacing the batteries Important battery safety informationBattery care and storage guidelines To replace the component, reverse the removal procedureUPS battery replacement procedure Testing the new battery module To remove the UPS Power down all attached load devicesReplacing the UPS Updating the UPS firmware Configuring a USB to serial converterReassigning the USB COM ports Cleaning battery spills Troubleshooting LED and audible alarm troubleshootingRed Silenced Yellow UPS does not start UPS operates on battery onlyUPS frequently switches between utility and battery power UPS does not provide the expected backup timeSite wiring condition UPS cannot communicate with the host computerUPS emits a slight clicking noise UPS output specifications SpecificationsUPS physical specifications UPS input specificationsOutput tolerance specifications Battery specificationsPower protection specifications Voltage specificationsBattery runtime Environmental specificationsSerial communications port pin assignment DSR Pin Signal Function Direction from the UPS Number NameHardware options UPS spare parts listSpares Ordering sparesTechnical support Before you contact HPHP contact information Pre-Failure Battery Warranty Warranty informationLimited warranty $250,000 Computer Load Protection GuaranteeRecommended duration of use Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbersFederal Communications Commission notice Cables ModificationsEuropean Union regulatory notice Canadian notice Avis CanadienJapanese notice Battery replacement notice Bsmi notice Korean noticeClass a equipment Class B equipment Power cord statement for Japan Electrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Acronyms and abbreviations Index LEDs, troubleshooting USB connectors