Compaq 3000 Series manual Modes of Operation, Standby Mode, Operate Mode, Configure Mode

3-2Compaq 3000 Series UPS Operation and Reference Guide

Precautions

Observe these precautions when using the Compaq 3000 Series UPS models.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock from earth conductor leakage current:

■Do not operate a UPS that is disconnected from the utility power source.

■Disconnect protected devices from the UPS before disconnecting the UPS from utility power.

■Use the TEST/ALARM RESET button to test the batteries rather than unplugging the UPS. See “Initiating a Self-test” in this chapter for more information.

Modes of Operation

The 3000 Series UPS models have four modes of operation:

Standby Mode

■No power is available at the UPS output receptacles.

■The UPS charges the batteries as necessary.

Operate Mode

■Power is available at the UPS output receptacles.

■The UPS charges the batteries as necessary.

Configure Mode

■Power is available at the UPS output receptacles.

■The UPS charges the batteries as necessary.

■The user can update the UPS configuration.

NOTE: For more information on configuring the UPS, see Chapter 4, “Configuration.”