APC ES 350, ES 500 manual

Back-UPS ES 500

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Connect Battery

The Back-UPS ES is shipped with one battery wire disconnected in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The Back-UPS ES 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	3		4
1TURN the Back-UPS ES over and		LIFT the battery out of the compartment and connect the		Replace the battery,
remove the battery compartment		black wire to the battery terminal.		battery compartment
cover screw using a flat blade or				cover and cover
phillips-head screwdriver.				retaining screw.

Back-UPS ES 350

2 Slide the battery
compartment cover
completely off of
the Back-UPS ES.	Connect
	Equipment

Place the Back-UPS ES to avoid:

Battery Back-up plus

Surge Protection

2

- Direct sunlight

These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS ES is

- Excessive heat

- Excessive humidity or contact with fluids

switched ON. During a power outage or other utility problems

Connect FAX/Modem/Phone

(brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a

Plug the Back-UPS ES power cord directly

limited time by the Back-UPS ES. Plug your computer, monitor,

Back-UPS ES protects a single

into a wall outlet; not a surge protector or

and one other data-sensitive device (external disk or tape

line (2-wire) fax, modem or

power strip.

drive) into these outlets.

phone from surges when it is

connected through the Back-

Connect Computer Cable

UPS ES as shown.

The supplied cable and software provide

automatic file saving and shutdown of the

operating system in the case of a sustained

Battery Backup plus Surge Protection

power outage.

Connect the cable to the Data Port of the Back-

Wall Outlet

Surge Protection

UPS ES. Connect the other end of the cable to

the USB port on your computer. The software will

automatically find the USB Port of your

P o w e r O n

computer.

Modem/Phone/Fax

Surge Protection

Circuit

Breaker

These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if

Computer

AC Line

UPSPower

Cord

On Indicator

the Back-UPS ES is switched OFF. Plug your printer, fax

USB Port

Building Wiring

PowerOn

machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need

FaultIndicator

battery power into these outlets.

Power

Switch

Status Indications

3Power On and

Install Software

Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unitON.

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

The Back-UPS ES 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 softwarePlace the PowerChute Personal Edition CD-ROM into your computer and follow the

The Back-UPS ES indicates operating status using a combination of visual and audible indicators.

Status	Visual Indications	Audible Indication	Alarm Terminates
			When
On Line - UPS is supplying conditioned	Power On LED - ON	None	n/a
utility power to the load
On Battery - UPS is supplying battery	Power On 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 On LED -	Rapid beeping (one	UPS transfers back to
battery power to the load connected to	Flashing	second intervals)	On Line operation, or
the Battery outlets and the battery is near			when UPS is turned
exhuastion			off.
Replace Battery - Battery needs to be	Power On LED -	Constant tone	UPS turned off with
checked and/or replaced, or battery is not	Flashing		the power switch.
connected
Overload Shutdown - During On Battery	Power On 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 On LED - OFF	Beeping once every	UPS transfers back to
operation the battery power has been		4 seconds	On Line operation, or
completely exhausted and the UPS is			when UPS is turned
waiting for utility power to return to			off.
normal.
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.

installation instructions on the screen.

See the Troubleshooting section for additional assistance.

990-9197 Revision 1 11/01 Copyright © 2001 American Power Conversion Corp. APC, Back-UPS and PowerChute are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corp.

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