APC BC300 Options

Options

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APC offers many options for the APC BC300 Series UPSs. For more information, contact your

local APC office. Note that some options only apply to certain models.

9.1.1 Battery Temperature

Compensation:

Enables the UPS to adapt the charging voltage to the battery temperature. This is for units

with external batteries and this option monitors the temperature in one battery cabinet.

9.1.2 Communication

Interface Board:

If you would like to use shutdown software or remote monitoring, your UPS must have this

internal circuit board. The board offers three methods of communicating with the UPS:

1. Normally open or normally closed contacts that indicate UPS ON, bypass operation, battery

operation, and low battery. (You can choose this method for an AS/400 monitoring system.)

2. RS232 Serial Communications port.

3. Zero to 20 mA current loop.

Fan Monitor:

If the unit’s fans are not functioning properly, this option will activate a “Fan fault” alarm.

9.1.3 Maintenance

Bypass Panel:

An external bypass switch lets you conveniently transfer your protected load equipment to

direct AC input power when it is time to service the UPS. The cabinet includes an AC

disconnect.

Parallel Board:

This option allows your qualified installer to connect two or more units in parallel. The parallel

board ensures proper control of parallel units and proper load sharing between the units. Each

unit to be connected in parallel requires one of these boards. Each board includes 23 feet (7

meters) of interconnection cable. An APC Application Engineer should be involved in all

parallel unit installations. Call APC Global Service or the nearest APC office for details.

Contact APC or visit www.apc.com for further information on a large range of end-to-end

service and support which supplements the APC BC300 Series UPS Limited Factory

Warranty.

9.2.1 Start-Up Service

This service verifies that the APC system has been properly installed and includes

comprehensive tests, correct start-up and basic customer training on usage. Performed during

normal business hours. Does not include electrical installation or wiring work.