UPS operations

In this section

 

Modes of operation................................................................................................................................

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Configuring the UPS ...............................................................................................................................

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Testing the LEDs .....................................................................................................................................

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Silencing an audible alarm......................................................................................................................

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Verifying the REPO port connection ..........................................................................................................

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Powering down the UPS..........................................................................................................................

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Modes of operation

 

The UPS has four modes of operation:

 

• Standby mode (on page 26)

 

• Operate mode (on page 26)

 

• Configure mode (on page 27)

 

• Auto-Bypass mode (on page 27)

 

Standby mode

 

In Standby mode:

 

•No power is available at the UPS output receptacles.

•The UPS charges the batteries as necessary.

The UPS can be placed in Standby mode when the UPS is in Operate mode (on page 26).

To place the UPS in Standby mode, press and hold the Standby button until the audible alarm sounds and the Utility LED flashes. Power to the load ceases.

IMPORTANT: While in Standby mode, the UPS maintains the charge on the batteries, but no power is available at the output receptacles. The UPS remains in Standby mode until an alternate mode is selected or until utility power is removed.

For the location of buttons, see "UPS front panel controls (on page 7)."

For the location of LEDs, see "UPS front panel LED indicators (on page 8)."

Operate mode

In Operate mode:

•Power is available at the UPS receptacles.

•The UPS charges the batteries as necessary.

The UPS can be placed in Operate mode if either of the following conditions apply:

•The UPS is powered up and in Standby mode (on page 26).

•The UPS is powered down and no utility power is available.

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