TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

Batteries are not fully charged.

Recharge the battery by leaving the

The UPS does not

UPS plugged in.

 

 

 

perform expected

 

 

 

 

 

 

runtime.

Battery is slightly worn out.

Contact CyberPower Systems at

 

tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The on/off switch is designed to

Turn the UPS off. Wait 10 seconds and

 

prevent damage by rapidly

 

then turn the UPS on.

 

 

turning it off and on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The UPS will not

The unit is not connected to an

The unit must be connected to a

AC outlet.

110/120v 60Hz outlet.

 

turn on.

 

 

 

 

 

The battery is worn out.

Contact CyberPower Systems at

 

tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical problem.

Contact CyberPower Systems at

 

tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn the UPS off and unplug at least

 

Circuit breaker is tripped due to

one piece of equipment. Wait 10

 

overload

seconds, reset the circuit breaker and

Outlets do not

 

then turn the UPS on.

 

 

 

 

provide power to

Batteries are discharged

Allow the unit to recharge for at least 4

equipment

hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit has been damaged by a

Contact CyberPower Systems at

 

surge or spike.

tech@cyberpowersystems.com

 

 

 

 

The serial cable is not

Connect the serial cable to the UPS

 

unit and an open serial port on the

 

connected.

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 computer for an

 

additional serial port.

Move the cable

PowerPanel™ is

the wrong port.

to this port.

 

 

 

inactive (all icons

 

 

 

Shutdown your computer and turn the

are gray).

The unit is not

UPS off. Wait 10 seconds and turn

 

providing battery power.

the UPS back on. This should reset

 

 

the unit.

 

 

The serial cable is not the cable

You must use the cable that was

 

included with the unit for the software

 

that was provided with the unit.

and the unit to be able to

 

 

communicate.

 

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CyberPower Systems UP425 user manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Cause Solution