2 System Overview

PROTECT A. is an uninterruptible power supply i (UPS) for essential loads such as PCs, work- stations, relatively small-scale telecommunication

equipment and similar devices.

The PROTECT A. series is a compact, interactively operating UPS available with nominal power output ratings 500, 700, 1000 and 1400 VA.

This document describes both types, PROTECT A. 500 and PROTECT A.700.

2.1Brief Overview

LED display and a pushbutton switch are located on the front of the UPS for straightforward monitoring and operation. The display unit with traffic light function clearly signals the particular operating condition: normal operation, battery discharge, fault.

The connections for the mains and the loads are located on the rear of the PROTECT A., as are the communication interfaces and connections for telephone lines. Important UPS data is monitored permanently and transferred to the computer via USB or the RS232 interface and using the CompuWatch software.

Features of the PROTECT A.:

VI (line – interactive) protection technology

Automatic voltage regulation against mains voltage deviations (AVR)

Microprocessor control for high reliability

Modern battery management with integrated protection against exhaust. discharge and overloading

User-friendly display with optimum legibility

Intelligent monitoring system with USB and RS232 interfaces

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