Troubleshooting

Silencing an Audible Alarm

Before silencing an alarm, check the alarm condition and perform the applicable action to resolve the condition (see Table 8). To silence the alarm for an existing fault, press the button. If UPS status changes, the alarm beeps, overriding the previous alarm silencing.

Site Wiring Fault (120V Models Only)

The Site Wiring Fault indicator on the UPS rear panel illuminates if the ground wire connection does not exist or the line and neutral wires are reversed in the line receptacle. This indicator stays on until the condition is resolved. Have a qualified electrician correct the wiring fault. The UPS operates when the indicator is illuminated, but does not provide rated noise and surge suppression.

Table 8. Troubleshooting

Alarm or Condition

Possible Cause

Action

 

 

 

The • indicator is not

The power cord is not

Check the power cord connections.

connected correctly.

 

on; the UPS does not start.

 

 

 

The UPS is in Standby mode.

Press and hold the button until you hear the UPS beep (approximately two seconds) to supply power to the connected equipment.

The wall outlet is faulty.

Have a qualified electrician test and repair the outlet.

 

 

The UPS operates in Battery mode only, even though normal utility power is present.

The input circuit protector is open (230V models only).

Save your work and turn off your equipment. Turn off the UPS. Reduce the load, then press the input circuit protector on the UPS rear panel.

The UPS does not provide the

The batteries need charging

expected backup time.

or service.

Plug the UPS into a power outlet for 24 hours to charge

the battery. Press the button; if the alarm beeps, see “Replacing Batteries” on page 40 to replace the battery.

During extended power outages, turn off the UPS after saving your work and shutting down your computer to conserve battery power.

LOAD 2 LOAD 1

Normal operation.

None. The UPS is operating in Normal mode and

 

 

automatically provides consistent voltage with the

 

 

Buck and Boost feature. Power is available to the load

 

 

segments as indicated by Load 1 (Yellow) and Load 2

 

 

(Green).

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