PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE

 

SOLUTION

CAUSE

 

 

BYPASS LED ILLUMINATES

 

 

The bypass switch has been

 

If bypass is the chosen mode of operation, ignore the illuminated LED.

turned on manually or through

 

If bypass is not the chosen mode of operation move the bypass switch on the

an accessory.

 

 

back of the UPS, to the normal position.

 

 

 

 

 

FAULT AND OVERLOAD LEDS ILLUMINATE; UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE

The UPS has ceased sending

 

The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load” as defined in

power to connected equipment.

 

Specifications on the APC Web site, www.apc.com.

 

 

Disconnect nonessential equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload

 

 

condition.

 

 

Press the OFF button, then the ON button to restore power to connected

 

 

equipment.

 

 

 

FAULT LED ILLUMINATES

 

 

Internal UPS fault.

 

Do not attempt to use the UPS. Turn the UPS off and have it serviced

 

 

immediately.

 

 

 

REPLACE BATTERY LED ILLUMINATES

Replace Battery LED flashes and

 

Check that the battery connectors are fully engaged.

a short beep is emitted every two

 

 

seconds to indicate the battery is

 

 

disconnected.

 

 

 

 

 

Weak battery.

 

Allow the battery to recharge for 24 hours. Then, perform a self-test. If the

 

 

problem persists after recharging, replace the battery.

 

 

 

Failure of a battery self-test.

 

The UPS emits short beeps for one minute and the Replace Battery LED

 

 

illuminates. The UPS repeats the alarm every five hours. Perform the self-test

 

 

procedure after the battery has charged for 24 hours to confirm the Replace

 

 

Battery condition. The alarm stops and the LED clears if the battery passes the

 

 

self-test.

 

 

UPS OPERATES ON BATTERY ALTHOUGH LINE VOLTAGE EXISTS

Very high, low, or distorted line

 

Move the UPS to a different line circuit. Test the input voltage with the utility

voltage. (Inexpensive fuel

 

voltage display.

powered generators can distort

 

 

the voltage.)

 

 

 

 

 

DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY VOLTAGE

 

 

All five LEDs are illuminated.

 

The line voltage is extremely high and should be checked by an electrician.

 

 

 

There is no LED illumination.

 

If the UPS is plugged into a properly functioning utility power outlet, the line

 

 

voltage is extremely low.

 

 

 

ONLINE LED

 

 

There is no LED illumination.

 

The UPS is running on battery, or it is not turned on.

 

 

 

The LED is blinking.

 

The UPS is running an internal self-test.

 

 

 

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American Power Conversion 200-240 VAC, 8000VA user manual Replace Battery LED flashes

8000VA, 200-240 VAC specifications

American Power Conversion (APC), a globally recognized leader in power management, offers a range of high-performance uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), including the 200-240 VAC, 8000VA model. This robust UPS is designed to provide reliable backup power and conditioning for critical systems in various environments, from data centers to industrial applications.

One of the key features of the APC 8000VA UPS is its impressive power capacity. With an output of 8000 VA, it ensures that connected devices remain powered during outages, brownouts, or surges. This UPS can handle a variety of loads, making it versatile for use with servers, networking equipment, and sensitive electronics. Its wide input voltage range of 200-240 VAC allows it to adapt to a variety of power environments, enhancing its usability across different regions and setups.

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