HP R1500 G3 UPS manual Contents

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Contents
Component identification	6
UPS R1500 G3 overview	6
UPS front panel	6
UPS front panel controls	7
UPS front panel LED indicators	7
UPS R1500 G3 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel	8
UPS R1500 G3 INTL rear panel	9
Installation	10
Precautions	10
Preparing to install the hardware	10
Tools required	10
Selecting a site	10
Readying the equipment	11
Installing the UPS	11
Connecting the batteries	12
Attaching the UPS front bezel	13
Selecting the UPS voltage configuration	14
Connecting the host computer	14
Connecting the Network Transient Protectors	15
Connecting the UPS to utility power	16
Connecting devices to the UPS	16
Charging the UPS batteries	17
Powering up the UPS	17
Installing the optional UPS Network Module	17
Connecting the UPS Network Module	19
UPS operations	20
Modes of operation	20
Operate mode	20
Battery mode	20
Initiating a self-test	20
Silencing an audible alarm	20
Powering down the UPS	21
Maintenance	22
Removing the UPS front bezel	22
Replacing the batteries	22
Important battery safety information	22
Battery care and storage guidelines	23
UPS battery replacement procedure	23
Testing the new battery module	25
Replacing the UPS	25
Replacing the UPS option card	25
Updating the UPS firmware	26
Configuring a USB to serial converter	26
Reassigning the USB COM ports	27
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Contents Part Number August Edition HP R1500 G3 UPS User GuidePage Contents Power Protector software Ordering spares UPS spare parts list Hardware optionsBefore you contact HP HP contact information Electrostatic discharge Component identification UPS R1500 G3 overviewUPS front panel UPS front panel LED indicators UPS front panel controlsDescription Function UPS R1500 G3 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel LED descriptionDescription UPS R1500 G3 Intl rear panel Tools required InstallationPrecautions Preparing to install the hardwareReadying the equipment Installing the UPSConnecting the batteries Attaching the UPS front bezel Connecting the host computer Selecting the UPS voltage configurationConnecting the Network Transient Protectors Connecting devices to the UPS Connecting the UPS to utility powerInstalling the optional UPS Network Module Powering up the UPSCharging the UPS batteries Installation Connecting the UPS Network Module Initiating a self-test Silencing an audible alarmUPS operations Modes of operationPowering down the UPS Maintenance Important battery safety informationRemoving the UPS front bezel Replacing the batteries UPS battery replacement procedure Battery care and storage guidelinesMaintenance Testing the new battery module Replacing the UPSReplacing the UPS option card Updating the UPS firmware Configuring a USB to serial converterReassigning the USB COM ports Maintenance Power Protector software Power managementPower management 20? TroubleshootingLED and audible alarm troubleshooting Alarm LED Be silenced Green Yellow RedUPS 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 feature specifications Battery specificationsVoltage specifications Output tolerance specificationsSerial communications port pin assignment Battery runtimeEnvironmental specifications Pin number Signal name Function Direction from the UPSGND Hardware options UPS spare parts listSpares Ordering sparesSupport and other resources 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 Class a equipment ModificationsCables Canadian notice Avis CanadienEuropean Union regulatory notice Japanese notice Bsmi notice Korean notice Power cord statement for Japan Battery replacement noticeElectrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Acronyms and abbreviations Documentation feedback Index Maintenance 22 modifications, FCC notice