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Basic Operation
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AC Power Terminals:These six terminals receive the UPS’s AC
input and distribute the UPS’s AC output. See Connection (page 4) for
an explanation of how the terminals should be wired.
Smart DB9 Port:Your UPS has a DB9 port that may be used to con-
nect the UPS to a DB9 port on any workstation or server. Use with
Tripp Lite cabling and PowerAlert Software to monitor and manage network
power and automatically save open files and shut down equipment
during a blackout (see Connection,page 4).
Battery Door:All Battery Warnings must be observed (see Important
Safety Warnings, page 2). Tripp Lite offers a complete line of UPS
System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.). Visit Tripp Lite on the
Web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific
replacement battery for your UPS.
Automatic Voltage Regulation (Internal)
During brownouts, your UPS will automatically correct low AC line
voltage. When automatic voltage regulation is operating, your UPS
will click gently. This is a normal,automatic operation of your UPS
and no action is required on your part.

Other UPS Features

Indicator Lights

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OVERLOAD: This red light will turn ON continuously when the
UPS is providing power from battery to indicate that the UPS’s inverter
is overloaded. If it is lit,immediately remove some of the equipment
connected to the UPS. Large overloads may cause your UPSto shut down.
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