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Operation
This chapter contains information on how to use the UPS, including:
SUPS startup and shutdown
SControl panel and display functions
SRetrieving the Event Log
SBehavior on overload
SConfiguring load segments, battery settings, and automatic restart

UPS Startup and Shutdown

NOTE: The button controls only the UPS output. The button has no effect on equipment connected to
the UPS.
To start up or shut down the UPS, see:
S“Starting the UPS” on page 27
S“Starting the UPS on Battery” on page 28
S“UPS Shutdown” on page 28

Starting the UPS

To start the UPS:
1Verify that the UPS power cord is plugged in.
2Switch on utility power where the UPS is connected.
The UPS front panel display illuminates. The Dell startup screen changes to the UPS status
summary screen. The UPS front panel display shows the Standby mode icon .
3Press the button on the UPS rear panel.
After the startup is complete, the status icon changes to the appropriate icon based on the UPS
operating mode (see Table 4 on page 32).
4On the UPS status summary screen, press the button to check for active alarms or notices.
Resolve any active alarms before continuing. See “Troubleshooting” on page 59.
If there are no active alarms, a “No Active Alarms” message appears.
5Verify that the Normal mode icon appears on the UPS status summary screen, indicating that
the UPS is operating normally and any loads are powered.
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