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Users Guide
Dellt Tower UPS 500W, 1000W, and 1920/1500W
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Notes and Warnings
Information in this document is subject to change without notice
Safety Warnings
Table of Contents
Installation
Introduction
Network Transient Protector Dell UPS Management Software
5 Additional UPS Features
RS-232 and USB Communication Ports
Specifications
UPS Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Testing Batteries
Introduction
S Two standard communication ports USB and DB-9 serial port
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
Finding Information
Dell Warranty and Support Information
found at support.dell.com
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Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings
Inspecting the Equipment
Installation
Unpacking the System
Installation
Identifying the UPS Rear Panels
This section shows the rear panels of the Dell Tower UPS models
Figure 3. 500W, 100/120V Rear Panel
Figure 6. 1000W, 230V Rear Panel
14 Installation
Figure 5. 1000W, 120V Rear Panel
Figure 7. 1920W/120V, 1500W/100V Rear Panel
Installation
Figure 8. 1920W, 230V Rear Panel
On/Off Button
Figure 9. The Dell Tower UPS
Identifying the UPS Front Panel
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Connecting the UPS Internal Battery
Figure 12. Connecting the Internal Battery Connector
4 Connect the internal battery connector see Figure
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6 Replace the UPS front cover
External Battery Module Installation
3 Plug the EBM cable into the UPS battery connector see Figure
Installing the UPS
UPS Initial Startup
Rating
Table 2. Power Cord Ratings continued
Installation
Rating
Table 2. Power Cord Ratings continued
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5 Plug the UPS power cord into a power outlet
If there are no active alarms, a “No Active Alarms” message appears
Starting the UPS
Operation
UPS Startup and Shutdown
UPS Shutdown
Starting the UPS on Battery
Control Panel Functions
Startup Screen
Changing the Language
Display Functions
UPS Status
Screen Locked
Bad Battery Detected or Battery Disconnected
Battery Mode
UPS General Alarms Active
Battery Test Status
equipment
Measurements
Event Log
Table 6 describes the available control screens
Control Screens
Table 6. Control Screens
Control Screens
Identification
Settings
Table 7. Settings
Available Settings
Available Settings
Table 7. Settings continued
Default Setting
Description
Available Settings
Table 7. Settings continued
Default Setting
Description
Available Settings
Table 7. Settings continued
Default Setting
Description
Behavior on Overload
Retrieving the Event Log
Controlling Load Segments Through the Display
Configuring Load Segments
Configuring Automatic Start Delay
Configuring Automatic on Battery Shutdown
Configuring the UPS for an EBM
Configuring Battery Settings
Configuring Automatic Battery Tests
Configuring Automatic Restart
Running Automatic Battery Tests
RS-232 and USB Communication Ports
Additional UPS Features
Table 9. RS-232 Communication Port Pin Assignment
Additional UPS Features
Dell Network Management Card Optional
Dell UPS Management Software
Network Transient Protector
UPS and Battery Care
UPS Maintenance
Figure 24. Removing the UPS Front Cover
Transporting the UPS
Figure 25. Removing the Battery Cover
4 Disconnect the internal battery connector see Figure
Figure 26. Disconnecting the Internal Battery Connector
UPS Maintenance
Storing the UPS and Batteries
When to Replace Batteries
Testing Batteries
UPS Maintenance
Updating the UPS Firmware
External Battery Module
Specifications
Table 11. Dimensions and Weights
Dimensions
Table 12. Electrical Input
Power Levels
Nominal Voltage
Voltage Range
Operating Temperature
Table 14. Environmental and Safety
Temperature
Safety Conformance
Configuration
Table 15. Battery
Battery Runtimes
Figure 27. Line-Interactive UPS Block Diagram
UPS Status Menu
Troubleshooting
Accessing Alarms and Conditions
Event Log Menu
Typical Alarms and Conditions
Alarm or Condition
Table 16. Typical Alarms and Conditions continued
Possible Cause
Action
Alarm or Condition
Table 16. Typical Alarms and Conditions continued
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Table 16. Typical Alarms and Conditions continued
Silencing the Alarm
Alarm or Condition
Possible Cause