APC RS BR1200 BI-BR user manual Replacing the battery, Connect Battery, Operation indication

These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS RS 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 RS. Plug your computer, monitor, and one other data-sensitive device (external disk or tape drive) into these outlets.

Data Port

Battery Back-up plus

Surge Protection

Connect the Equipment

2Place the Back-UPS to avoid: - Direct sunlight;

- Excessive heat;

- Excessive humidity or contact with fluids.

If you want to use the management function of your Back-UPS, you shall acquire the communication kit (part number AP9937).

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

If you have the communication kit, connect the interface cable to the data port at the Back-UPS rear and the other end of the cable to the USB port of your computer.

Connect Fax / modem (ADSL) / phone

Back-UPS RS protects a single line (2-wire) fax, modem or phone from surges when it is connected through the Back-UPS RS as shown.

Modem Phone / FAX

Computer USB port

Modem/Phone/Fax

Wall Outlet

Wall Outlet

Before connecting the battery, unplug the Back-UPS from wall outlet and also all equipement connected to the UPS. This is not a hot swap unit.

NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection.

User manual

Back-UPS®RS BR1200 BI-BR

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Connect Battery

1For your security, Back-UPS RS is provided with the battery cable disconnected. The UPS only will work after the cable is connected to the battery terminal.

1	Press the lock that is under the UPS	2	Connect the battery cable to its terminal
	and pull the bezel at the bottom.		(positive pole)

2)Press the top of the plastic panel and twist the bottom part as shown in the picture.

3	Engage the superior part of the panel in the
	holes and gently push it till it locks.

1)Press the lock that is under the product.

Some resistance to dismount the plastic panel will be noticed.

This is normal.

Switch on your Back-UPS RS

3Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unit. This will initiate an automatic test.

A single short beep and the green On-Line indicator confirms that Back-UPS is on and ready to protect your equipments. The Back-UPS RS is on and ready to provide protection.

The Back-UPS RS should charge for at least 12 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.

In case you have the AP9937 Communication Kit, install PowerChute Personal

Edition® software

To install the software, insert the CD-ROM into the drive and follow the on-screen instructions. Refer to the software documentation to get further using instructions and functionality.

Status	Indicación	Definición
	Visual / Audible
Online – Operation is normal	Led on.	The utility power is on security levels.
(Green indicator).	Beeping 4 times every	UPS is running on battery mode and utility
	30 seconds.	power is not available at the power outlet.
	Beeping once every second.	UPS will shutdown in one minute.
Voltage Regulation –	Led on.	The power from the utility power is above or
(Yellow indicator).		under the range specified for product.
		UPS is automatically regulating voltage
		for security levels.
Overload –	ELed on, constant tone	UPS is overloaded: disconnect part
(Red indicator)		of the load connected.
Check battery	Flashing once every	The battery automatic test was not successfully
	second.	completed or battery is disconnected.
		Consult “troubleshooting” section.

Operation indication

The Back-UPS RS indicates operating status using a combination of audible and visual indicators (leds). Refer to the “Troubleshooting”

section to get further information.

FrontalRear

Legend:

1	– Power LED	6	– 110V Circuit breaker
2	– Tension adjustment LED	7	– Power cable
3	– Overloaded/verify LED	8	- Data Port
4	– Power switch	9	- Modem / Phone / Fax Port
5	– 220V Circuit breaker	10 -Wall Outlet

Replacing the battery

When Back-UPS indicates the need of replacing battery, you should order an APC certified battery pack and proceed as following described:

NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection.

Before connecting the battery, unplug the Back-UPS from wall outlet and also all equipement connected to the UPS. This is not a hot swap unit.

1	1 Press the lock that is under the UPS
	and pull the bezel by the bottom.

2)Press the top of the plastic panel and twist the bottom part as shown in the picture.

1) Press the lock that is	Some resistance to
	dismount the plastic
under the product.
	panel will be noticed.
	This is normal.

4 Turn the cap down and remove it.

2	Disconnect the central wires and the protection
	fuses from battery terminals.

5	Remove battery package from the product and
	replace it. UPS is supplying battery power to

the load connected to the Battery outlets.

3	Disconnect the battery and, then, unscrew
	the frontal metallic panel

6	Reconnect all cables in the inverse order of
	disassembling. Engage the metal cap and

screw it again. Engage the plastic panel superior part and press it softly on rear until it locks.