American Power Conversion NS 600 installation instructions User’s Guide, Back-UPS NS

®Back-UPS®NS 600

User’s Guide

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1 Connect Battery

For safety, the Back-UPS NS is shipped with one battery wire disconnected. The UPS will not operate until the wire is connected to the touch-safe battery terminal. NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection. This is normal.

1	Turn the Back-UPS NS over and press in the
	two release tabs. Slide the plastic battery

cover off the unit.

2	Connect the battery wire firmly to
	the battery terminal.

3	Insert the battery back into the compartment.
	Slide the plastic battery cover in place until the

two tabs lock into place.

Plastic Battery Release Tabs	Battery Terminal	Battery Wire
Cover

Connect Equipment

2 Battery Back-up plus Surge Protection

These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS NS is switched ON. During a power outage or other utility problems (brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a limited time by the Back-UPS NS. Plug your computer, monitor, CD-ROM drive and one other data-sensitive device such as an external disk or tape drive, or Home Phoneline Networking Association (HPNA) device into these outlets.

Battery Backup plus Surge Protection

Place the Back-UPS NS to avoid:

- Direct sunlight - Excessive heat

- Excessive humidity or contact with fluids

Plug the Back-UPS NS power cord directly into a wall outlet; not a surge protector or power strip.

Connect Computer Cable

The supplied cable and software provide automatic file saving and shutdown of the operating system in the case of a sustained power outage.

Connect the cable to the Data Port of the Back-UPS NS. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. The software will automatically find the USB Port of your computer.

Connect Modem / Phone / DSL / Fax / HPNA to Surge Protection

The Back-UPS protects a single line (2-wire) phone (including Digital Subscriber Line - DSL), Home Phoneline Networking Association (HPNA) type equipment, modem, or fax machines from surges when connected through the UPS as shown below.

Surge Protection

Power

FROM WALL JACK

WALL

OUTLET

Surge Protection

These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if the Back-UPS NS is switched OFF. Plug your printer, fax machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need battery power into these outlets.

DATALINE OUTPUT TO DSL,

MODEM, PHONE,

TO COMPUTER USB PORT

DSL / MODEM /

FAX

DATA PORT

3 Power On and Install Software

Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unit ON.

A single short beep and the green “Power” indicator confirms the Back-UPS NS is on and ready to provide protection.

The Back-UPS NS should charge for at least 16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit is being charged whenever it is connected to utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.

If the red Building Wiring Fault indicator (located on the end near the power cord) is lit, your building wiring presents a shock hazard that should be corrected by a qualified electrician.

Install the PowerChute® Personal Edition software

Place the PowerChute Personal Edition CD- ROM into your computer and follow the installation instructions on the screen.

Circuit

Status Indicators

Breaker

UPS Power

Building

Wiring

Power

AC Line

Indicator

The Back-UPS NS indicates operating status

Cord

Fault Indicator

using a combination of visual and audible

Power

indicators.

Switch

Status

Visual Indicators

Audible Indicators

Alarm Terminates

When

On Line - UPS is supplying conditioned

Power LED - ON

None

n/a

utility power to the load.

On Battery - UPS is supplying battery

Power LED

- ON

Beeping 4 times

UPS transfers back to

power to the load connected to the

(off during beep)

every 30 seconds

On Line operation, or

Battery outlets.

when UPS is turned

off.

Low Battery Warning - UPS is supplying

Power LED

- Flashing

Rapid beeping (half-

UPS transfers back to

battery power to the load connected to

second intervals)

On Line operation, or

the Battery outlets and the battery is near

when UPS is turned

exhaustion.

off.

Replace Battery - Battery needs to be

Power LED

- Flashing

Constant tone

UPS turned off with

checked and/or replaced, or battery is not

the power switch.

connected.

Overload Shutdown - During On Battery

Power LED

- OFF

Constant tone

UPS turned off with

operation a battery power supplied outlet

the power switch.

overload was detected.

Sleep Mode - During On Battery

Power LED

- OFF

Beeping once every

Utility power is

operation the battery power has been

4 seconds

restored, or if utility

completely exhausted and the UPS is

power is not restored

waiting for utility power to return to

within 32 seconds, or

normal.

the UPS is turned off.

Building Wiring Fault - Your building

Building Wiring Fault

None

UPS is unplugged, or

wiring presents a shock hazard that

LED (red) - ON

plugged into a

should be corrected by a licensed

properly wired outlet.

electrician.

See the Troubleshooting section for additional assistance.

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