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Users Guide
Dellt Tower UPS 500W, 1000W, and 1920/1500W
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Notes and Warnings
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Table of Contents
Safety Warnings
Installation
Introduction
Network Transient Protector Dell UPS Management Software
5 Additional UPS Features
RS-232 and USB Communication Ports
UPS Maintenance
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Testing Batteries
Introduction
S Two standard communication ports USB and DB-9 serial port
Finding Information
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
Dell Warranty and Support Information
found at support.dell.com
Safety Warnings
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Safety Warnings
Installation
Inspecting the Equipment
Unpacking the System
Identifying the UPS Rear Panels
Installation
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
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Figure 5. 1000W, 120V Rear Panel
Installation
Figure 7. 1920W/120V, 1500W/100V Rear Panel
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
4 Connect the internal battery connector see Figure
Figure 12. Connecting the Internal Battery Connector
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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
Starting the UPS on Battery
UPS Shutdown
Control Panel Functions
Startup Screen
Changing the Language
Display Functions
Screen Locked
UPS Status
Battery Mode
Bad Battery Detected or Battery Disconnected
UPS General Alarms Active
Battery Test Status
equipment
Event Log
Measurements
Control Screens
Table 6 describes the available control screens
Table 6. Control Screens
Control Screens
Settings
Identification
Table 7. Settings
Available Settings
Table 7. Settings continued
Available Settings
Default Setting
Description
Table 7. Settings continued
Available Settings
Default Setting
Description
Table 7. Settings continued
Available Settings
Default Setting
Description
Retrieving the Event Log
Behavior on Overload
Configuring Load Segments
Controlling Load Segments Through the Display
Configuring Automatic Start Delay
Configuring Automatic on Battery Shutdown
Configuring Battery Settings
Configuring the UPS for an EBM
Configuring Automatic Battery Tests
Configuring Automatic Restart
Running Automatic Battery Tests
Additional UPS Features
RS-232 and USB Communication Ports
Additional UPS Features
Table 9. RS-232 Communication Port Pin Assignment
Dell Network Management Card Optional
Network Transient Protector
Dell UPS Management Software
UPS Maintenance
UPS and Battery Care
Transporting the UPS
Figure 24. Removing the UPS Front Cover
4 Disconnect the internal battery connector see Figure
Figure 25. Removing the Battery Cover
Figure 26. Disconnecting the Internal Battery Connector
UPS Maintenance
Storing the UPS and Batteries
When to Replace Batteries
Testing Batteries
Updating the UPS Firmware
UPS Maintenance
Specifications
External Battery Module
Table 11. Dimensions and Weights
Dimensions
Power Levels
Table 12. Electrical Input
Nominal Voltage
Voltage Range
Table 14. Environmental and Safety
Operating Temperature
Temperature
Safety Conformance
Table 15. Battery
Configuration
Battery Runtimes
Figure 27. Line-Interactive UPS Block Diagram
UPS Status Menu
Troubleshooting
Accessing Alarms and Conditions
Typical Alarms and Conditions
Event Log Menu
Table 16. Typical Alarms and Conditions continued
Alarm or Condition
Possible Cause
Action
Table 16. Typical Alarms and Conditions continued
Alarm or Condition
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause
Silencing the Alarm
Table 16. Typical Alarms and Conditions continued
Alarm or Condition
Possible Cause