Powerware 9315 operation manual Introduction, Using This Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Powerware 9315 Uninterruptible Power Supply! The Powerware 9315 online power protection can be utilized to

prevent loss of valuable electronic information, minimize equipment downtime, and/or minimize the adverse effect on equipment production due to unexpected power problems.

The Powerware 9315 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) continually monitors incoming electrical power and removes the surges, spikes, sags, and other irregularities that are inherent in commercial utility power. Working with your building’s electrical system, the UPS supplies clean, consistent power that your sensitive electronic equipment requires for reliable operation. And during brownouts, blackouts, and other power interruptions, one or more optional battery cabinets can provide emergency power to safeguard your operation.

Your UPS will function automatically and require very little attention during normal operation. However, you should read and understand the procedures described in this manual to ensure trouble-free operation. In particular, you should be thoroughly familiar with the Load Off procedure described in Chapter 12.

Using This Manual

This manual describes the Powerware 9315 UPS routine operation and maintenance. It also describes optional features and accessories that are available to enhance UPS operation and performance. The text uses these conventions:

·Bold type highlights important concepts in discussions, key terms in procedures, and menu options.

·Italic type highlights notes and new terms where they are defined.

·Rectangular boxes containing bold type are warnings or cautions that pertain to the UPS system or its electrical connections. This important information alerts you to possible dangers pertaining to personnel safety, UPS or equipment damage, critical load protection, or operational concerns.

In this manual, the term UPS refers only to the UPS cabinet and its internal elements. The term UPS system refers to the entire power protection system—the UPS cabinet and any options or accessories you have installed. The rectifier and inverter are internal UPS components that are together referred to as the power processing unit (PPU) of the UPS.

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