BPS500B ManualENSP 041008.qxp 4/10/2008 10:42 AM Page 4
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Black & Decker® Electromate® 500. Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit or items that you are using it with.
FEATURES
•Built-in 500 Watt Ups
•6 120 Volt AC Household Power Outlets
•2 USB Charging Ports to power and/or recharge USB personal devices
•Status message LCD Display
•Battery Status Icon
Protective Features
•Automatic Overload: Built-in protection against overload — in the event the AC outlet draws more than 500 watts, power to the unit’s outlet will automatically shut off.
•Low Battery: If the battery power level is too low, the AC Power Supply shuts down automatically.
Controls and Indicators
LCD DISPLAY | | |
POWER ON/OFF | | DISPLAY |
PUSHBUTTON | | PUSHBUTTON |
USB CHARGING | | |
PORTS | | |
120 VOLT AC OUTLETS | | |
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PREPARING THE UNIT FOR FIRST USE
This unit is delivered in a partially charged state – you must fully charge this unit before using its internal backup power for the first time. Initial AC charge should be for 24 hours. Subsequent charges should be for 8 hours. Follow the directions in the following section.
CHARGING/RECHARGING THE UNIT
For maximum battery life, we recommend the unit be kept fully charged at all times. If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life will be shortened.
•FULLY CHARGE THE UNIT BY PLUGGING IT INTO A STANDARD NORTH AMERICAN 120 VOLT OUTLET AND PRESSING THE MAIN POWER PUSHBUTTON TO TURN THE UNIT “ON.”
The LCD display will show "CHARGING" if there is no load connected to the AC outlets and " FULLY CHARGED" when battery is full, if there is load connected to the AC outlet you can also monitor the charging progress by referring to the battery icon (see next section).
•Recharge the unit fully after each use.
•Recharge the unit every two months when it has not been used regularly.
Notes: Recharging the battery after each use prolongs battery life; frequent discharges between recharges reduces battery life. The unit cannot be overcharged.
Viewing Battery Charge Status | |
Battery Status Icon (see illustration) is located on the LCD DIsplay. When the full | |
icon displays, the unit is fully charged. As power is used, the Icon displays partially | |
(fading from right to left), similar to the charge bars on a cell phone. This Icon will | |
blink while the unit is charging, and display completely once again when the | |
unit is returned to full charge. | BATTERY STATUS ICON |
LCD DISPLAY
The LCD Display should be on continuously when the unit is turned ON and either connected to a power source or charged and operating as a power backup.
The LCD Display shows battery charge level, battery voltage, wattage in use and wattage available. It also automatically displays any fault conditions that may occur (refer to the “Troubleshooting” section for more information).
AC Icon
The LCD Display also shows when the unit is turned ON and operating on its internal battery. The AC Icon (see illustration) will show when the unit is connected to a functioning 120 volt AC power source . If the AC Icon does not display, the unit is either disconnected from a power source or a power outage has occurred and any appliances plugged into the unit are operating on the unit’s internal battery.
USING THE 120 VOLT AC POWER SUPPLY | AC ICON |
AC Power Supply Controls, Indicators and Operation | |
The ON/OFF Pushbutton turns the unit ON and OFF. It can also be used to reset power after shutdown due to overvoltage, overload or short-circuit condition.
1.Press the ON/OFF Switch to turn the unit ON. “ELECTROMATE 500” will scroll across the LCD Display.
2.Plug the 110/120 volt AC appliance into one of the unit’s 120 Volt AC Outlets and operate normally.
3.Monitor power usage to assure that you don’t overload the unit. Ensure that the wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged into the unit’s 120 Volt AC Outlets does not exceed 500 watts continuous.
Note: This unit’s 120 Volt AC Outlets will not operate appliances and equipment that generate heat, such as hair dryers, electric blankets, microwave ovens and toasters.
USING THE USB CHARGING PORTS
USB Power Supply Controls, Indicators and Operation
The ON/OFF Pushbutton turns the unit ON and OFF. It can also be used to reset power after shutdown due to overvoltage, overload or short-circuit condition.
1.Plug the USB device into one of the unit’s USB Ports and operate normally.
2.Monitor power usage to assure that you don’t overload the unit.
Note: This unit’s USB Charging Ports do not support data communication. They only provide 5 volts/500mA DC power (max) to external USB-powered devices.
MONITORING POWER USAGE
1.While the unit is initially turned ON, the wattage in use will show on the LCD Display for approximately 3 seconds (for example, if you have plugged in an appliance that draws 200 watts, “200 WAT” will show). After 3 seconds, the wattage in use followed by the remaining wattage available will scroll (for example, “100 WATT IN USE, 400 WATT AVAILABLE”).
2.Pressing the Display Button shows the voltage in use (for example, “110 VOLT AC”).
3.Pressing the Display Button a second time shows the unit’s Battery Voltage. Monitoring battery voltage is useful for determing when to recharge the unit to avoid a Low Battery Fault shutdown.
Make sure the 120 Volt AC Power Supply is turned OFF when the unit is being stored.
The standard North American 120 volt AC and USB outlets allow simultaneous operation of multiple devices. Simply plug the equipment into the unit and operate normally. Ensure that the wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged into the
BPS500B does not exceed 500 watts continuous.
Notes: The power supply shuts down automatically when a fault condition such as an overload, overheating or short circuiting or battery level drop has occurred. Refer to the “Troubleshooting” section for a list of fault conditions and suggested remedies.
USING THE BACKUP POWER FEATURE
The unit’s six 120 Volt AC Outlets are permanently backed up by the internal battery. During a power outage or other utility problem (such as brownouts and over-voltages), the unit will keep running the connected products for up to 8 hours, depending on the power draw of the appliances. When utility power is restored, the unit automatically reverts to AC home power and Charging/Recharging Mode.
Note: When connected to utility power, the unit automatically provides AC power from its internal battery in the event that utility voltage falls outside the 105–135 volt AC range.
