Starting the UPS on Battery

NOTE: Before using this feature, the UPS must have been powered by utility power with output enabled at least once.

NOTE: Utility power cannot be present at startup.

To start the UPS on battery:

1Press the button on the UPS rear panel until the UPS beeps.

The UPS front panel display illuminates, and the UPS begins the startup sequence.

The UPS cycles through Standby mode to Battery mode. The Battery mode icon displays on the UPS status summary screen. The UPS supplies power to your equipment.

NOTE: The UPS does not assume the load if you press the button less than three seconds.

2Press the button to check for active alarms or notices.

Ignore the “UPS on Battery” notice and notices that indicate missing utility power. Resolve other active alarms before continuing. See “Troubleshooting” on page 59. After correcting the alarms, restart if necessary.

You can prevent a battery start (requiring utility power at the next startup) by simultaneously pressing the and buttons for three seconds. Battery start can be disabled. See the Start on Battery setting on page 37.

UPS Shutdown

To shut down the UPS:

1Press the button on the rear panel for three seconds.

The UPS begins to beep. The UPS transfers to Standby mode.

NOTE: Releasing the button before three seconds returns the UPS to its original operating state.

2Switch off utility power where the UPS is connected.

After utility power is removed, the UPS fully shuts down in ten seconds.

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Dell 1000W, 1920W/1500W manual Starting the UPS on Battery, UPS Shutdown

1000W, 1920W/1500W, 500W specifications

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