HP Uninterruaptible Power System R1500 XR Models 217823-002 Determining When to Replace Batteries

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Battery Maintenance

Determining When to Replace Batteries

When the Bad Battery/Low Battery LED (1) illuminates red, batteries may need to be replaced within 30 to 60 days.

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Figure 4-1. Bad Battery/Low Battery LED

To check a battery alarm, initiate a UPS battery self-test to verify that battery replacement is required. If the Bad Battery/Low Battery LED (1) remains red, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

NOTE: Depending on usage and environmental conditions, the batteries should last three to six years.

For more information on initiating a self-test, refer to the section, “Initiating a Self-Test,” in Chapter 2.

Obtaining New Batteries

New batteries may be required within 30 to 60 days when the Bad Battery/Low Battery LED illuminates red. Obtain spare batteries for the UPS when this occurs.

HP supplies spare battery packs for this UPS. The UPS spare battery kit part number is 240789-001.

CAUTION: Because of the short shelf life of the battery, avoid storing a battery spare as a backup. Do not maintain an onsite inventory of spare batteries unless a procedure to keep these batteries charged while in storage is implemented.

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Contents HP Uninterruptible Power System R1500 XR Models User Guide Page Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Page About This Guide Important Safety InformationSymbols on Equipment Audience AssumptionsSymbols in Text Rack StabilityRelated Documents Technical Support Getting HelpReader’s Comments HP Website Authorized ResellerStandard UPS Features OverviewCommunications Port Overcurrent Protection UPS R1500 XR ModelsNetwork Transient Protector UPS R1500 XR ModelsFront panel configuration Front PanelRear Panels Rear panel of R1500 XR NARear panel of R1500 XR JPN Rear panel of R1500 XR H INT’L Hardware Options Power Management SoftwareUPS Hardware Options Option Part NumberRemote Emergency Power Off Port $25,000 Computer Load Protection GuaranteeWarranties Pre-Failure Battery Warranty Front Panel Controls and LED Indicators OperationDescription Meaning/Function Modes of Operation LEDPlacing the UPS in Operate Mode Charging the BatteriesReturning to Standby Mode Placing the UPS in Standby modeTest/Alarm Reset button Initiating a Self-TestAudible Alarms Silencing an Audible AlarmShutting Down the System Configuration Placing the UPS in Configure ModeConfiguration Parameters Configuration ParametersParameter LED Parameter Name Explanation when illuminated Changing Configuration Parameters Available Voltage SettingsConfiguration Battery Maintenance PrecautionsCharging Batteries Determining When to Replace Batteries Obtaining New BatteriesRemoving the Battery Pack Replacing BatteriesPreparing the UPS Remove the two screws to obtain access to the battery pack Disconnecting the battery cable from the circuit board Installing a New Battery Pack Testing the New Battery PackDisposing of Used Batteries Care and Storage of Batteries Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Suggested ActionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Repairing the UPS Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory Compliance NoticesRegulatory Compliance Identification Numbers Class a EquipmentClass B Equipment ModificationsCanadian Notice Avis Canadien European Union NoticeCables Japanese Notice China Taiwan Notice Battery Replacement Notice Electrostatic Discharge Grounding MethodsTable C-1 Physical Specifications SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Feature MetricInput Specifications Table C-2 Input SpecificationsOutput Specifications Table C-3 Output SpecificationsTable C-4 Output Specifications Table C-5 Battery Specifications Battery SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Table C-6 Environmental SpecificationsIndex Index-2 Index-3