C H A P T E R 4

UPS OPERATION

This chapter covers the operation of the UPS including front panel functions, operating modes, using the Battery Start feature, shutting down the UPS, and using the PowerPass.

UPS Front Panel

The UPS front panel has three distinct functions:

:Displays the UPS operational mode (Normal, Bypass, or Battery).

:Displays any alarm conditions present during operation (the indicators flash).

:Displays the loading percentage during Normal mode and the battery capacity during Battery mode.

You can also use the front panel to configure UPS communication options and to configure the UPS output voltage. See “Front Panel Communications Access” on page 46 or “Changing the Output Voltage” on page 39.

Output On Button (UPS on, load online)

Output Off Button

 

(UPS off, load offline)

Indicator Legend

Sine Wave Indicator

Unlit

Overload Indicator

Amber

Green

Site Fault Indicator

Flashing

Overtemp Indicator

 

Battery Fault Indicator

 

Self Test Indicator

 

Battery Online Indicator

 

Figure 6. UPS Front Panel

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