HP Uninterruaptible Power System R1500 XR Models 217823-002 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

This chapter serves as a troubleshooting guide when problems occur with the UPS. Solutions for UPS problems that occur both during and after startup are covered.

Troubleshooting

If problems occur when starting or using the UPS, refer to Table 5-1 for possible causes and suggested actions.

Table 5-1: Troubleshooting

Symptom

Possible Cause

Suggested Action

The UPS does not

There is no utility power.

Check power at the utility power

start.

 

receptacle or contact a qualified

 

 

electrician.

 

 

 

 

The UPS power cord is

Connect the power cord.

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

 

An audible alarm

An alarm condition exists.

Identify the red LED associated with

sounds.

 

this alarm condition. Check this

 

 

troubleshooting guide to determine the

 

 

cause of the alarm.

 

 

 

The Utility LED () is The UPS is in Standby mode. flashing green and

power is not available at the UPS receptacles.

Press the On button to supply power to the connected equipment.

The Utility LED () alternates from red to green and the General Alarm LED () is flashing red.

There is a thermal fault. The UPS internal temperature is too high.

Power down and unplug the UPS. Clear vents and remove any heat sources. Verify that the airflow around the UPS is not restricted. Wait at least 5 minutes and restart the UPS. If the condition persists, contact an authorized service representative.

The General Alarm LED () is red and an audible alarm sounds.

There is a thermal issue with the

Contact an authorized service

UPS.

representative.

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Contents HP Uninterruptible Power System R1500 XR Models User Guide Page Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge Page Important Safety Information Symbols on EquipmentAbout This Guide Audience AssumptionsSymbols in Text Rack StabilityRelated Documents Getting Help Reader’s CommentsTechnical Support HP Website Authorized ResellerStandard UPS Features OverviewCommunications Port UPS R1500 XR Models Network Transient ProtectorOvercurrent Protection 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 Power Management Software UPS Hardware OptionsHardware 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 Regulatory Compliance Notices Regulatory Compliance Identification NumbersFederal Communications Commission Notice Class a EquipmentClass B Equipment ModificationsCanadian Notice Avis Canadien European Union NoticeCables Japanese Notice China Taiwan Notice Battery Replacement Notice Electrostatic Discharge Grounding MethodsSpecifications Physical SpecificationsTable C-1 Physical Specifications Feature MetricInput Specifications Table C-2 Input SpecificationsOutput Specifications Table C-3 Output SpecificationsTable C-4 Output Specifications Battery Specifications Environmental SpecificationsTable C-5 Battery Specifications Table C-6 Environmental SpecificationsIndex Index-2 Index-3