Troubleshooting

Use this chart to solve minor UTS problems.

Refer to www.apc.com for assistance with complex UTS problems.

Problem and Possible Cause

Solution

Problem: While operating on utility power the UTS repeatedly drops some connected loads

Cause: One or more circuits may be in

Using the Circuit Setup button on the UTS, check to verify the status of

Security Mode.

Security Mode.

 

 

Cause: The LCD displays a message

Reduce the load on the affected circuits or have a qualified electrician

indicating that one or more circuits may

upgrade the circuit amp capacity.

be experiencing an overload condition.

 

 

 

Problem: While operating on backup power the UTS repeatedly drops some connected loads

 

 

Cause: ALM may be enabled.

• Disable ALM using the System Setup button.

 

NOTE: When ALM is disabled overload conditions can occur causing a

 

generator to stall, a circuit breaker to trip, or loads may experience

 

severe low voltage conditions.

 

 

Cause: The circuit may be incorrectly

Use the Circuit Setup button to navigate to CKT DELAYABLE screen for

configured as delayable.

the circuit affected. Disable the circuit delayable option, (select NO). This

 

disables ALM for that circuit. Repeat this process for all circuits affected.

 

 

Cause: The circuit may be incorrectly

Change the parameters for Maximum OFF and Minimum ON times, for

configured for MAX OFF and MIN

circuits supporting loads being adversely affected by drops.

ON.

 

 

 

Cause: The generator power rating is

Refer to System Setup: Backup1 Power Rating in this manual.

set too low.

 

 

 

Problem: While operating on backup power the generator stalls, shuts down or the circuit breaker trips repeatedly

Cause: The generator power rating is

Refer to System Setup: Backup1 Power Rating in this manual.

set too high causing an overload

 

condition.

 

 

 

Cause: The Generator Surge Overload

Refer to System Setup: Generator Surge Overload Delay Time in this

Delay Time is set too high.

manual.

 

 

Cause: ALM has been disabled

Enable ALM. Refer to these sections in this manual.

causing an overload condition for the

• System Setup: Load Shedding, and Time Management

generator.

• Circuit Setup: Delayable Circuits

 

 

 

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