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Powerware BPIII Harsh Environment UPS 50--75 kVA Installation and Operation
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Monitoring and Controlling UPS Operation
After you start the UPS, operator intervention is unnecessary except for periodic
checks of the UPS status. Manual operation is required only during routine
maintenanceor service. Use the Monitor Panel and the Control Panel to monitor
and control the UPS. Figure 22 shows the location of these two panels on the front
of the UPS.
CONTROL
MONITOR
PANEL
PANEL
Figure 22. Locationof the Monitor Panel and the Control Panel
The Monitor Panelon the left front of t he UPS continually indicates the present
mode of UPS operation. This panel contains an LCD screen, backlit status
indicators, and the EMERGENCY POWER OFF pushbutton. Use the LCD screen
on the Monitor Panelto view performance meters or graphic representationsof
UPS operation. The Monitor Panel is described in detail in Chapter 9 --- Using the
Monitor Panel. A quick reference label describing how to use t he Monitor Panel is
located belowthe Monitor Panel.
The ControlPanel located to the right of the Monitor Panel contains various
controls and switches. These control power to and from the UPS, and allow you to
change the UPS mode manually. TheC ontrol Panel is discussed in Chapter 10.