TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

The UPS does not

Batteries are not fully charged.

Recharge the battery by leaving the

perform expected

 

UPS plugged in.

runtime.

 

 

 

Battery is slightly worn out.

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tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

The UPS will not

The on/off switch is designed to

Turn the UPS off. Wait 10 seconds

turn on.

prevent damage by rapidly turning

and then turn the UPS on.

 

it off and on.

 

 

 

 

 

The unit is not connected to an

The unit must be connected to a

 

AC outlet.

110/120v 60Hz outlet.

 

 

 

 

The battery is worn out.

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tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

 

Mechanical problem.

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tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

Outlets do not

Circuit breaker is tripped due to

Turn the UPS off and unplug at least

provide power to

overload

one piece of equipment. Wait 10

equipment

 

seconds, reset the circuit breaker

 

 

and then turn the UPS on.

 

 

 

 

Batteries are discharged

Allow the unit to recharge for at least

 

 

4 hours.

 

 

 

 

Unit has been damaged by a

Contact CyberPower Systems at

 

surge or spike.

tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

PowerPanel™ is

The serial cable is not connected.

Connect the serial cable to the

inactive (all icons

 

UPS unit and an open serial

are gray).

 

port on the back of the

 

 

computer. You must use the

 

 

cable that came with the unit.

 

The serial cable is connected to

Check the back of the

 

the wrong port.

computer for an additional

 

 

serial port. Move the cable to

 

 

this port.

 

The unit is not providing battery

Shutdown your computer and

 

power.

turn the UPS off. Wait 10

 

 

seconds and turn the UPS

 

 

back on. This should reset the

 

 

unit.

 

The serial cable is not the cable

You must use the cable that

 

that was provided with the unit.

was included with the unit for

 

 

the software and the unit to be

 

 

able to communicate.

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CyberPower Systems UP1200 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution