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Important safety instructions!

Please read this manual!

Veuillez lire ce manuel!

Bitte lesen Sie dieses Anleitungshandbuch!

Se ruega leer este manual de instrucciones!

Thank you for selecting this American Power Conversion Un interrup tible Power

Source (UPS). It has been designed for man y years of reliable, maintenance freeservice. American Power Conversion is ded icated to the development of highperformance electrical conversion and control products and we hope that youwill find this UPS a valuable, convenient add ition to you r computing system.

This manu al provides safety, installation and operating instructions that w ill helpyou derive the fullest performance and service life that the UPS has to offer. In

addition, the man ual describes the inner w orkings of the UPS and how they relateto provid ing superior protection from utility pow er problems such as blackouts,brown outs, sags, EMI/ RFI noise and surges.

Please save this manual!

It includes imp ortant instru ctions for the safe use of this UPS and for obtainingfactory service should the proper op eration of the UPS come into qu estion. Down

the road , service or storage issues may arise and require reference to this man ual.

Conserver ces instructions!

Cette notice contient d es instructions impor tantes concernant la scurit.

Please save or recycle the packaging materials!

The UPS's shipping m aterials were d esigned w ith great care to provide protectionfrom transportation related d amage. The shipp ing materials will become inva lu-able to you in case the UPS mu st be return ed to the factory for service (damagessustained in transit wh en shipped from the user are not covered und er warran ty).

Entire contents copyright 1993 American Power Conversion. All rights reserved; reproduction in whole or in part without

permission is prohibited. Back-UPS and PowerChute are registered trademarks of APC. All other trademarks are the property

of their respective owners.


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Table of contents

1.0 Introduction................................................................ 2

2.0 Safety! ........................................................................ 4Scur it! (Franias) ....................................................................................... 5Sicherheit! (Deu tsch ) ................................................................................... 6Segurid ad ! (Espaol) ................................................................................... 7

3.0 Installation ................................................................. 8

4.0 Principles of operation .............................................. 15

5.0 Controls and indicators ............................................. 20

6.0 UPS monitoring......................................................... 23

7.0 Difficulty................................................................... 25Difficult (Franias) ................................................................................... 26Schwierigkeit (Deu tsch ) ............................................................................ 27Dificultad (Espaol) .................................................................................. 28

8.0 Storing the UPS......................................................... 33

9.0 Run time versus load................................................. 34

10.0 Specifications ............................................................ 35

Warranty, Life support policy ................................ cover


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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Overview

The UPS is a high performance standby un interrup tible pow er source designedto protect computers and peripheral devices such as monitors, modems, tapedrives, etc. from u tility line failures w hich could resu lt in the loss or corru ptionof valuable data. In the event of a utility failure such as a blackout, brownout or

sag, the UPS rapidly transfers loads (computer equipment) to an alternativepow er source. This alternative power is derived from a battery within the UPSand provides the user with amp le time to save files and properly close operations.A chart in section 9.0 shows how much time your equipment can remainopera ting du ring a u tility failure before the UPSs batteries are drained . Und ernormal conditions when the utility voltage is within proper limits, the UPSmaintains the battery in a charged condition and serves to isolate your equip-ment from su rges and high frequency electrical noise.

After following the installation procedures and reading all the safety instruc-tions, youre ready to enjoy compu ting free from the w orry of pow er problemsand the time consum ing process of constantly saving you r files!

1.2 Test / Alarm Disable switch

A du al function Test / Alarm Disable switch (400VA, 450VA, 600VA, 900VA and

1250VA models) allows you to check for p rop er operation by initiating a transferto on-battery operation. This test ensures that the UPS is not overloaded and w illsup port the system load d ur ing an actual power disturbance. By using the Testfunction throughou t the life of the UPS, you can estimate w hen the UPS's batteryshou ld be replaced. Dur ing a utility failure, the Alarm Disable portion of theswitch can be pressed to silence the audible alarm.

1.3 Option switchesOption switches (400VA, 450VA, 600VA, 900VA and 1250VA models) allow youto adjust the UPS for applications where frequent or rapid utility voltagefluctua tions cause the UPS to transfer to on-battery operation too often. Audiblealarm functions can be altered so that warning of utility failure or low batteryconditions are given when desired.


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1.4 Site wiring fault indicator

A site wiring fault indicator warns you of hot-neutral reversal, open grou nd andoverloaded n eutral fau lts. Faulty wiring prevents the safety features and surgeprotection circuits bu ilt into this UPS from opera ting properly. Check thisindicator during installation or whenever your building's wiring has been

serviced - call a qu alified electrician if the ind icator is illuminated .

1.5 Surge suppression and EMI/RFI filtering

The UPS provides high performance surge sup pression and EMI/ RFI (electro-magnetic and rad io frequency interference) filtering. The UPS sup presses surgesdefined by the ANSI C62.41 (form erly IEEE 587) Category A and B standard tolevels well below th at wh ich is compatible with your compu ter.

1.6 Remote interface

A remote computer interface port (400VA, 450VA, 600VA, 900VA and 1250VAmodels) capable of signalling utility failure and low battery conditions isprovided for unattended shu tdow n of comp uter operations. When teamed withPowerChute UPS monitoring software, you may select operation of pow er eventlogging, pow er event notification, automatic restart up on power restoration, and

battery conservation features.


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2.0 Safety !Caution!

CAUTION !

s To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the Uninterruptible PowerSource from the mains before installing a comp uter interface signal cable (whenused ). Reconnect the pow er cord only after all signalling interconnections havebeen made.

s Connect the Uninterru ptible Power Source to a two-pole, three-wire ground -ing mains receptacle. The receptacle mu st be connected to appropriate branch

protection (fuse or circuit breaker). Connection to any other type of receptaclemay result in a shock hazard and may violate local electrical codes.

s This Uninterru ptible Power Source has an internal energy source (the battery)that cannot be d e-energized by the user. The output may be energized when theunit is not connected to a mains supply.

s To properly de-energize the Uninterrup tible Power Source in an emergency,

move the I/O switch to the O (off) position and d isconnect the p ower cord fromthe m ains.

s Avoid installing the Un interrup tible Power Source in locations w here there iswater or excessive hum idity.

s Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside the Uninterruptible

Power Source. Do not pu t objects containing liquid on or near the un it.

s To redu ce the risk of overheating the Un interrup tible Power Source, avoidexposing the un it to the d irect rays of the sun. Avoid installing the unit near heatemitting app liances such as a room heater or stove.

ENGLISH


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2.0 Scurit !Attention!

ATTENTION!

s Pour rduire le risque d lectrocution, dbranchez la prise pr incipale d e lasource dalimentation permanente (Uninterruptible Power Source), avantdinstaller le cble dinterface allant lordinateur (si utilis). Ne rebranchez lebloc dalimentation quaprs avoir effectu toutes les connections.

s Branchez la source dalimentation permanente (UPS) dans une prise decouran t 3 drivations (deux ples et la terre). Cette prise doit tre munie dune

protection ad quate (fusible ou coupe-circuit). Le branchement d ans tou t au tregenre de prise pourrait entraner un risque dlectrocution et peu t constituer un einfraction la rglementation locale concernant les installations lectriques.

s Cette source dalimentation permanente (UPS) est munie dune sourcednergie interne (accumu lateur) qui ne p eut p as tre dsactive par lutilisateur.La prise de sortie peu t don c tre sous tension m me lorsque lapp areil nest pasbranch.

s En cas durgence, pour dsactiver correctement la source dalimentationperm anente (UPS), pou ssez linterrup teur su r la position O (Off) et dbranchezle cordon d alimen tation pr incipal.

s Ne p as installer la source dalimentation perm anente (UPS) dans u n end roito il y a de leau ou un e humidit excessive.

s Ne p as laisser de leau ou tout objet pntrer dans la source dalimentationpermanente (UPS). Ne pas placer de rcipients contenant un liquide sur cetappareil, ni p roximit de celui-ci.

s Pour viter une surchauffe de la source dalimentation permanente (UPS),conservez-la labri du soleil. Ne p as installer proximit dappareils dgageantde la chaleur tels que rad iateurs ou ap pareils de chauffage.

FRANAIS


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2.0 Sicherheit !Vorsicht!

VORSICHT!

s Um d ie Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages auf ein Minimu m zu reduzieren, dieunterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung vom Stromnetz trennen, bevor ggf. einComputer-Schnittstellensignalkabel angeschlossen wird. Das Netzkabel erstnach Herstellung aller Signalverbindungen wieder einstecken.

s Die unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung an eine geerdete zweipoligeDreiphasen-Netzsteckdose anschlieen. Die Steckdose mu mit einem geeigneten

Abzweigschu tz (Sicherung oder Leistungsschalter) verbund en sein. DerAnschluder unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung an einen anderen Steckdosentypkann zu Stromschlgen fh ren un d gegen d ie rtlichen Vorschriften verstoen.

s Diese unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgun g besitzt eine interne Energiequelle(Batterie), die vom Benu tzer nicht abgeschaltet werden kann.Der Ausgang kanneingeschaltet werden, wenn das Gert nicht an das Stromnetz angeschlossen

ist.

s Um die unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung im Notfall ordnungsgemabzuschalten, d en I/O-Schalter an der Rckseite auf O (Aus) stellen und dasNetzkabel aus der Steckdose ziehen.

s Die unterbrechun gsfreie Stromversorgung nicht an einem Ort au fstellen, andem sie mit Wasser oder bermig hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit in Berh rung kom men

knnte.

s Darauf achten, da weder Wasser noch Fremdkrper in das Innere derun terbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung eind ringen. Keine Objekte, die Flssigkeitenthalten, auf oder neben die un terbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung stellen.

s Um ein berhitzen der u nterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung zu verhindern,das Gert vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung fernhalten und nicht in d er Nh e von

wrmeabstrahlenden Haushaltsgerten (z.B. Heizgert oder Herd) aufstellen.

DEUTSCH


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2.0 Seguridad !Atencion!

ATENCION!

s Para redu cir el riesgo de d escarga elctrica, desconecte de la red la Fuente d eenerga ininterrum pible antes de instalar el cable de sealizacin d e interfaz dela compu tad ora (si se usa). Vuelva a conectar el conductor flexible de alimentacinsolamente una vez efectuad as todas las interconexiones de sealizacin.

s Conecte la Fuente de energa ininterrumpible a un tomacorriente bipolar ytrifilar con neu tro de pu esta a tierra. El tomacorriente debe estar conectado a la

proteccin de derivacin apropiada (ya sea un fusible o un disyuntor). Laconexin a cualquier otro tipo de tomacorriente puede constituir peligro dedescarga elctrica y violar los cd igos elctricos locales.

s Esta Fuente de energa ininterru mp ible tiene una fuen te de energa interna (labatera) que no puede ser desactivada por el usuario. La salida puede tenercorriente aun cuando la unidad no se encuentre conectada al suministro de red.

s Para desactivar correctamente la Fuente de energa ininterrumpible en unasituacin de emergencia, coloque el interruptor I/O en la posicin O (Off -desconectado) y d esconecte de la red el cond uctor flexible de alimen tacin.

s No instale la Fuente de energa ininterrum pible en lugares dond e haya aguao hu medad excesiva.

s

No deje que en la Fuente de energa ininterrumpible entre agua ni ningnobjeto extrao. N o ponga objetos con lqu idos encima de la un idad ni cerca deella.

s Para red ucir el riesgo de sobrecalentamiento, no exponga la unidad a los rayosdirectos del sol ni la instale cerca de artefactos que emiten calor, como estu fas ococinas.

ESPAOL


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3.0 Installation

3.1 Receiving inspection

Once the UPS has been removed from its shipping container, it should beinspected for dam age that may have occurred while in transit. Immed iatelynotify the carrier and p lace of pu rchase if any damage is foun d. Includ ed withthe 230 Vac version UPS are two outp ut jump er cords. The packing materials aremade from recyclable materials and should be saved for reuse or disposed ofproperly.

3.2 Placement

The UPS may be installed in any p rotected environment. The location shou ld

provide adequ ate air flow around the un it, in an atmosp here free from excessivedust, corrosive fumes or conductive contam inants. Do not operate the UPS in anenvironment where the ambient temperature or humidity is outside the limitsgiven in the Specifications section of this manu al.

3.3 Load types

The UPS is designed to power all modern computer loads and associatedperipheral devices such as monitors, modems, cartridge tape drives, externalflopp y dr ives, etc. The UPS is not rated to power life supp ort equipm ent (as

described on the rear cover of this manual).

Caution: The output waveform of this UPS is a sine wave approximation su itable for

use with modern computer power supplies. Other loads may malfunction or the UPS

could be damaged. In particular, ferroresonant type regulating transformers are not

recommended. Use of a surge suppressor connected to the output of this UPS may

unnecessarily load the UPS when on-battery. This UPS contains high performance surge

suppression - additional suppression components are not required and are not recom-

mended. If in doubt, please consult the equipment manufacturer or the factory.


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3.4 Connecting to the utility

3.4.1 120 Vac versions

The 120 Vac version UPS is furn ished with a 6 foot line cord terminated with astand ard N EMA 5-15P three pronged p lug. The UPS mu st be plugged into a 2

pole, 3 wire groun ding receptacle. If an extension cord mu st be used between theUPS and the nearest w all outlet, use a 3 wire groun ding typ e rated for at least 10Amps.

The UPS is provided w ith a rear panel SITE WIRING FAULT ind icator. Onceloads are connected, the indicator illuminates when the UPS is turned on andconnected to an outlet wh ose wiring is imp roper or inadequ ate. This could meanthat the hot and neu tral wires at the wall receptacle are reversed, the groundwiring is missing, or the neutral wiring is overloaded .

Note: If your UPS indicates a site wiring fault, a qualified electrician should be

summoned to correct the service wiring.


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3.4.2 230 Vac versions

The 230 Vac version UPS is furn ished w ith two 1.8 meter ou tpu t power cords forconnection to computer equ ipmen t having IEC 320 male appliance coup lers attheir inp ut. How ever, du e to the variety of plug connectors required forconnection to electrical service in coun tries where the UPS may be operated, aninpu t line cord is not supplied from the factory. In most cases this will not be aproblem as the inpu t cord wh ich currently powers your computer equipm entmay be swapp ed with one of the supp lied output cords. Hence, the swapped outline cord can be used instead as the inpu t line cord for the UPS. If this is not thecase, ask your local dealer or the factory about obtaining an input line cord foryour application. Extra outp ut p ower cords are also available from the factory.

The 230 Vac version UPS is compatible with all 220, 230 and 240 Vac mains

voltages. Dur ing a mains failure, the UPS pow ers your load at a nom inal voltageof 225 Vac.

3.5 Battery charging

The UPS is shipp ed from the factory with its internal battery in a fully chargedstate. How ever, the battery may lose some charge du ring shipp ing and storage.The battery should be recharged before cond ucting the followingTest for properoperation (section 3.7) and to ensu re that the UPS will provide expected run time.

The battery is automatically charged by the UPS whenever the UPS is plugged in(the pow er I/O switch does not have to be on). You can be sure that the batteryis fully recharged if the UPS is left plugged in for at least 6 hour s. The UPS maybe used immediately upon receipt, but m ay not p rovide expected ru n time in theevent of a u tility pow er failure.

Note: 900VA and 1250VA models

require a 3 conductor, 1.0 mm2, 10

Amp line cord.


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3.6 Connecting your equipment to the UPS

To ensure that you r compu ter equipm ent will be protected d ur ing a utility failureand that you receive expected run time, it is important that you determine thetotal pow er needs of the equipment you wish to protect with the UPS. The powerrequirements of your equ ipmen t should be less than or equal to the capacity ofthe UPS. The capacity rating of the UPS, in both Volt-Amperes (VA) and Watts(W), is given in the Specifications section of this manu al.

The power demand s of your equipm ent can be read from the Run Time VersesLoad (section9.0) chart or may be deduced from the equipm ent name p lates. TheRun Time Versus Load chart gives equipm ent power requirements (load) in VAfor comp uter systems common in the office environm ent today. If your equ ip-ment is not listed in the chart, the following instructions will help you to

determine their power needs.

3.6.1 Compu ter equipment m anufacturers m ust p rovide a load rating for theirprod ucts. Usually, the rating is wr itten on a nam e plate or label near the line cord.The rating may be given in units of Amps (A or Amax), Volt-Amperes (VA) orWatts (W). Jot dow n the load ra ting of all the equipment you w ish to protect.

3.6.2 All noted load ratings shou ld be converted to Volt-Amp eres (VA) so that allequipment p ower requirements can be added using the same un its of measure.

3.6.3 If load ratings are given in Watts (W), convert to an estimate of powerrequirements in VA by multiplying the value in Watts by 1.4.

3.6.4 If load ratings are given in Am ps (A or Amax), convert to an estimate ofpow er requirements in VA by mu ltiplying the value in Amps by 120 if you have

a 120 Vac version UPS, or by 230 if you h ave a 230 Vac version UPS. Unfortunately,many comp uter m anufacturers overrate the power requirements of their equip-ment in ord er to be conservative and to cover the extra pow er dem and of useradded expansion boards. If the VA requ irement that you have compu ted seemshigh or is already greater than the capacity of the UPS, dont worry. The nextsection describes a test that you can perform to determ ine whether or not yourequipment and the UPS are comp atible, even if the computedpow er requirementof your equ ipmen t is 50% greater than the capacity of the UPS!


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3.6 Connecting your equipment to the UPS - continued

3.6.5 Once all pow er requiremen t figures have been converted to VA units andadded together, simply determine whether the power requirements of yourequipment is less than or equa l to the capacity of the UPS. If this is not the case,then it must be decided w hich equipment should be left unp rotected by the UPS.See section 3.8 covering overloads.

3.6.6 An example of how to d etermine the power requirements of a comp utersystem is given below. Note that in a 230 Vac system, the pow er requirements inAmps are multiplied by 230, not 120, to obtain a p rod uct in u nits of VA.

Example - labels found at sy st em equipment rear panels

The power requirements of the example computer, monitor and external tapedrive may be calculated as follows:

Comp uter VA = 120 x 2 A = 240 VAMonitor VA = 100 x 1.4 = 140 VA

Tap e Drive VA = 120 x 1 A = 120 VA_______________

Total = 500 VA

In this example, a UPS with at least 500 VA capacity can be emp loyed to protectthe comp uter, mon itor and external tape drive. How ever, a UPS with somew hatlower capacity may still be used if the following test for proper operation issuccessful.


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3.7 Test for proper operation - continued

UPS pow er and back again. Repeat this test four or five times to ensure properoperation . See the following section covering Overloads if abnormal operationis encountered.

The power I/0 control switches pow er to your equ ipmen t. If you leave yourequipment p ower sw itches on, the I/0 pow er control can be u sed as a m aster on/off switch!

3.8 Overloads

If the total power requirement of your equipment is much greater than thecapacity of the UPS, the UPSs rear panel circuit breaker may trip . This is calledan overload situation. Once the circuit breaker trips, the UPS will attemp t toopera te the load u sing its internal power source. This may result in an unexpect-edly shor t run time or, if the overload is severe, the UPS will imm ediately shutdown and cease to pow er the load. In this case, the UPS will emit a loud tone toalert you of the overload. If this occurs dur ing your test, turn off the UPS anddecide wh ich equ ipmen t will be left unprotected by the UPS. The circuit breakermay be reset (press button) when the overload is removed.


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4.0 Principles of operation

Below is a block diagram show ing the major components of your UPS. Theseblocks are d escribed on the following pages.

Block diagram showing all major components of your UPS.


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4.1 Noise and surge suppression

The UPS contains h igh p erformance EMI/ RFI (Electro-Magnetic and RadioFrequency Interference) noise and surge suppression circuitry to protect yourcompu ter equipm ent. The UPS provides this supp ression continu ously, wh etheror not it is turned on . Normally, the UPS sup presses noise and surges withou tyour notice; that is, the UPS doesnt transfer your load to its internal powersource. Instead, the sup pression circuitry redu ces the amp litud e of noise andsurges to a level well below that w hich can be tolerated by you r relatively d elicatecomputing equipment.

The illustration above show s wh at a typ ical medium am plitud e surge or spikelooks like when present on the u tility voltage. Surges up to 15 times larger thanthis are easily suppressed by the UPS. Surges are commonly caused by nearby

lightn ing activity and motor load sw itching created in air cond itioners, elevatorsand heat pum ps.

The illustration above show s what EMI/ RFI noise looks like when present on theutility voltage. The UPS filters ou t this noise with componen ts whose electricalresistance is very h igh at rad io frequencies. EMI/ RFI noise is comm only createdby the same activity which produces surges but can also be caused by nearby

radio transmitters and blinking neon bulbs and signs.


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4.2 Load transfer switch

The load transfer switch is actually an electro-dynamic relay which serves torapidly transfer your computer equipment (load) from the utility to the UPSsalternate pow er source in the event of a u tility failure. When the u tility is restoredto with in safe limits, the switch acts to re-tran sfer the load to the utility. Exceptfor the user control switches, the transfer switch is the only moving p art in theUPS. The time required for the relay to transfer your load to either pow er sourceis much, much faster than that w hich is required by any mod ern compu ter orcomp uter peripheral d evice.

4.3 Battery charger

In the event of utility failure, the UPS sup plies power to you r equipmen t derivedfrom energy taken from a battery. The UPSs battery charger converts thealternating curren t (AC) sup plied by the utility to a d irect cur rent (DC) which iscompatible with the battery. The charger maintains the battery at a constan tvoltage to ensure that the battery will have the capacity to supp ort your load asoften as possible. This charging method , know n as float charging, providesmaximu m battery service life and minimal internal heating. The battery chargeropera tes whenever the UPS is plugged in, whether or not the UPS is turned on .

4.4 BatteryThe UPSs battery is an energy source much like the battery in an au tomobile.Also, like most au tomobile batteries, the UPSs battery is a mod ern maintenancefree lead-acid type; it is sealed and leakproof. The battery has a typical servicelife of 3 to 6 years. The service life is extend ed w hen the UPS is kep t in a coolenvironment, below 30C or 86F.

4.5 InverterThe UPS must convert the batterys energy into a form that your computerequipment can rely upon dur ing a u tility failure. This is the job of the UPSsinverter. The UPS converts the batterys DC to AC using solid state devices(transistors), controlled using a technique known technically as pulse widthmodulation. This techniqu e is highly efficient wh ich means that little batterypow er is wasted in the conversion process. Hence, your equ ipmen t can run for

long periods from the UPS before the batterys capacity is spen t.


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4.6 Transformer

The UPSs transformer is an electrical component w hich steps up the ou tpu tvoltage of the inver ter to th e normal utility line voltage (115 Vac or 225 Vac). Inaddition, it serves to isolate the UPS from equ ipmen t failures.

4.7 Monitoring and control electronics

This block is the brain of the UPS. The monitoring and control circuitry detectsutility failures such as blackouts, sags and brownou ts; synchronizes the inverter soutput frequency and phase to that of the utility; detects low battery voltageconditions; directs the load transfer switch; and governs all user controls,indicators and comp uter interface functions.

4.8 Operation during a utility failure

In anticipation of a u tility failure su ch as a blackout, sag or brownout, the UPScontinu ously mon itors the utility voltage and read ies the inverter for synchro-nou s transfer. This means the inverter s phase and frequency (50 or 60 Hz) isad justed to match the ph ase and frequency of the utility. If the u tility voltage fallsoutside acceptable limits, the UPS rapidly transfers your equipment to powerderived from th e UPSs battery via the inverter an d transformer described earlier.This tran sfer typically takes place within 3 millisecond s. Once operating in thismod e, the UPS will emit a beep on ce every five seconds to rem ind you that thecontinu ation of pow er is limited in duration. On UPSs so equipped, the beep canbe silenced by p ressing the alarm d isable control. If the utility pow er is notrestored to normal, the UPS will eventually sound a loud tone to alert you thatless than tw o minutes (or five minutes - see section 5.0) remain before the UPSshu ts down and ceases to power your equipment. This is called a low batterycondition wh ich m eans that the UPSs usable battery capacity is nearly spent.

The UPS will automatically shut d own if the UPS is not tu rned off during the lowbattery alarm.

If the UPS detects the return of normal utility voltages at any time duringopera tion using its alternate p ower sou rce, the inverter voltage will be smoothlyre-synchronized to match the phase and frequency of the utility. Once synchro-nized, the load transfer switch will re-transfer your equ ipmen t to power supp liedby the u tility. After an extended utility outage, the battery charger resupp lies the



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4.8 Operation during a utility failure (continued)

battery w ith energy at a pace w hich is consistent with maximizing the service lifeof the battery (the battery couldbe charged faster, but wou ldnt last as long).

Utility voltage sags are temporary amp litud e redu ctions of the normal 120 Vac or

230 Vac line. Utility voltage sags can be caused by local high power demandequipment such as elevators, air conditioners, shop tools and electric heaters.Brownouts, defined as long lasting utility voltage reductions, are sometimesinitiated by the pow er comp any itself. Dur ing the hot season, the utility maychoose to reduce the line voltage in ord er to cope w ith the huge pow er require-ments of home and commercial use air cond itioners.

Blackouts a re defined by a complete loss of power. Often, blackouts are causedby accidents or acts of natu re. How ever, they can also be created by overloadedbranch circuits (building wiring segregated by fuses or circuit breakers), faultycircuit breakers or even a tr ipped -over line cord!


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5.0 Controls and indicators

5.1 Power I/0 switch

The power I/0 switch controls pow er to the UPS and its outp utreceptacles. When the sw itch is on, the UPS operates and yourcompu ter equipm ent will be powered. When the switch is off,the UPS is de-energized and your equ ipmen t is unp owered . Ifyour equipmen t switches are left on, the entire system can be

operated by u sing just the pow er I/0 switch! The lamp w ithinthe power I/0 switch illuminates whenever normal voltages are present at theoutp ut receptacles. When the switch is in the on position and th e lamp isextingu ished, the UPS has shu t dow n due to overload or low battery.

5.2 Test/Alarm Disable switch (on units so equipped)

When op erating dur ing a utility pow er outage, the UPS will emita beep once every five second s. This beep can be silenced bypressing the Alarm Disable control. However, the UPS's lowbattery w arning w ill still sound in the event of an extended utilityoutage.

When the Test portion of the Test / Alarm Disable switch is pressed, the UPSsimu lates a pow er outage and transfers your load to the alternate pow er source.

This feature allows you to determine that comp uter equ ipmen t protected by theUPS operates norm ally du ring transfers. It also provides a convenient means oftesting the UPSs battery. If the Test control is held depressed, the UPS willopera te your equipment from pow er derived from the battery continuously. Ifdu ring the test the low battery warning is sound ed p rematurely and the load isknow n to be normal, then the battery is weak and requires extended recharge orreplacement (see section 7.0).

5.3 Audible alarm

Dur ing a u tility failure, the UPS emits a beep once every five seconds to w arn youthat your equipment is operating from a source of power which is limited induration. The alarm can be defeated using the Alarm Disable switch (on units soequipped ) or, in ad vance of the outage, via option sw itch #1. In the event of anextended utility failure, the UPS will soun d a loud tone 2 minu tes (or 5 minu tes,see section5.5) in advan ce of shu t dow n due to battery capacity exhau stion. Once


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5.3 Audible alarm (continued)

shu t dow n, the UPS will return to the periodic beep. The UPS should be turnedoff at this point to cease the alarm. In the event the UPS encounters a severeoverload, the UPS will shu t dow n and emit a loud tone. The alarm is reset whenthe UPS is turned off.

5.4 Site wiring fault indicator - 120 Vac versions onlyThe site wiring fault indicator warn s you of wiring cond itions w hich could behazardou s and impair the UPSs ability to provide the highest degree of surgeand noise sup pression. The ind icator will illuminate when the UPS is turn ed onand connected to an ou tlet in wh ich the hot and neutral wires are reversed,the ground wiring is missing, or whose neutral wiring is overloaded . Nor-mally, the ind icator need only be checked at installation.

Note:A qualified electrician should be summoned to correct the service wiring if the UPS

detects a fault.

5.5 Option switches

The option switches are located on the rear panel and are setto the d own (off) position as supp lied from the factory.

5.5.1 Option switch #1

When option sw itch #1 is set to the up (on) position in ad vance of a utility failure,the UPSs audible utility failure alarm is defeated. When the sw itch is set to thedown position (this is the factory setting), the UPS beeps once every five second swh en the utility voltage has fallen ou tside acceptable limits. Regardless of theposition of this control, the UPS will still sound a loud tone d ur ing the low battery

conditions. This feature is convenient where brief pow er interru ptions arecomm on and the aud ible alarm becomes an annoyance.

5.5.2 Option switch #2 and #3

Option switches #2 and #3 ad just the utility voltage at w hich the UPS will transferyour comp uter equipment to the UPSs alternate pow er source. Adjustm ent ofthe transfer voltage is desirable where frequent line voltage excursions or line

voltage distortion cause the UPS to transfer many times a day. The switches may


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5.5 Option switches (continued)

be set accord ing to the following charts if it is know n that your equipment willopera te normally und er such line voltage cond itions. Norm ally, the switchesshou ld be left in th e down position (this is the factory setting).

5.5.3 Option switch #4 - 400VA, 450VA, 600VA, 900VA and 1250VAmodels only

When option sw itch #4 is set to the down (off) position, the UPS will sound a loudtone and activate the low battery signal at the computer interface port 2 minutes

prior to shut dow n du ring an extended p ower outage. When set to the up (on)position, the low battery w arning interva l is extended to greater than 5 minutes.This feature is hand y for comp uter systems w here it takes longer than 2 minutesto save files and close operations. Note that this warning m ay occur significantlyearlier wh en the UPS is operated at light loads. The low battery w arning intervalsare valid on ly when the UPSs battery capacity is great enough to su pp ort loadsfor longer than 2 or 5 minu tes du ring a u tility failure. This means that consecutiveutility power failures could cause the warning interval to be significantly shor ter

because the battery has not had the opp ortunity to recharge.

Undervoltage transfer adjustment - 250VA, 400VA, 450VA & 600VA models

Option switch#2

Option switch#3

120 Vacversion

230 Vacversion

down (OFF) down (OFF) 103 Vac 196 Vac

up (ON) down (OFF) 98 Vac 186 Vac

down (OFF) up (ON) 93 Vac 176 Vac

up (ON) up (ON) 88 Vac 166 Vac

Undervoltage transfer adjustment - 900VA & 1250VA models

Option switch #3 120 Vacversion

230 Vacversion

down (OFF) 103 Vac 196 Vac

up (ON) 93 Vac 176 Vac

Overvoltage transfer adjustment - 900VA & 1250VA models

Option switch #2120 Vac

version

230 Vac

version

down (OFF) 132 Vac 264 Vac

up (ON) 140 Vac 280 Vac


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6.0 UPS monitoring

6.1 Overview

A UPS system alone p rovides excellent p rotection from brief power problems.However, during an extended power outage an unattended computer systemwill eventually shut down d ue to battery capacity exhau stion. To prevent datacorruption when the UPS shuts down, the computer mu st be informed by theUPS of impending shu t down and take appropriate file-saving measu res. This

important fun ction is called UPS monitoring. The UPSs compu ter interfacepor t is the means by wh ich your UPS commu nicates with a comp uter system.

Some computer op erating systems have bu ilt-in UPS monitoring. These systemsrequ ire various hardw are interfaces. Interface kits for all operating systems thatsup port UPS monitoring are available from your dealer. In add ition, your d ealeralso offers Pow erChu te software w hich enhan ces such bu ilt-in UPS monitoring.

Versions of PowerChu te are available which add the UPS monitoring function tothe many operating systems wh ich do not inherently provide UPS mon itoring.

6.2 Interface Kits

A series of interface kits is available for operating systems that provide UPSmonitoring. Each interface kit includ es the special interface cable requ ired toconvert status signals from the UPS into signals which individual operating

system s recognize. Each kit includes all necessary installation instructions.Systems for which interface kits are offered include Novell, LAN Manager,LANtastic, Banyan VINES and IBM AS/ 400.

6.3 PowerChute Software

PowerChute software provides complete data protection for most operatingsystems. This software is a background process that monitors the UPS through

a RS-232 serial por t on the host. PowerChute offers user notification of imp end-ing shutdow n, power event logging, auto-restart up on power return and UPSbattery conservation features. PowerChute is available for many p latformsinclud ing Novell, LAN Man ager, AppleShare, XENIX, most UNIX-based operat-ing systems, and DEC VAX/ VMS.

Caution: Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cables!


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6.4 Computer interface port

The comp uter interface por t is diagram ed below for your reference. Those withtechnical abilities wishing to use this port in a special application should beaware of the following limitations and capabilities of the interface.

6.4.1Outpu ts at pins 3, 5 and 6 are actually open collector outp uts w hich must be

pu lled up to a comm on referenced supp ly no greater than +40 Vdc. Thetransistors are capable of a maximu m non-indu ctive load of 25 mAdc. Use onlyPin 4 as the common .

6.4.2 The outp ut at Pin 2 w ill generate a LO to HI RS-232 level upon transfer ofthe outp ut load to power d erived from the UPSs battery. The pin is norm ally ata LO RS-232 level.

6.4.3 The UPS will shut down when a HI RS-232 level, sustained for 0.5 s, isapplied to Pin 1. The UPS respond s to this signal, following a d elay, only du ringutility failures (load is operating from the UPSs interna l pow er sou rce).


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7.0 DifficultyCaution !

CAUTION !

s This Uninterru ptible Power Source contains potentially hazard ous voltages.Do not attemp t to disassemble the un it. The unit contains no user serviceableparts. Repairs are performed on ly by factory trained service personnel.

s This Uninterru ptible Power Source uses batteries. The batteries will eventu-ally become too weak to provide rated autonom ous operation. Due to thepoten tial health and environmental hazards posed by the batteries, they may bereplaced on ly at factory au thorized Service Centers. To obtain battery replace-

men t or repa ir service, please call the Customer Service telephone nu mber on thecover of this manu al for information on the Service Center nearest you.

s The batteries used by this Uninterruptible Power Source are recyclable.

Proper disposal of the batteries is required. The batteries contain lead andpose a hazard to the environment and human health if not disposed of

properly. Please refer to local codes for proper disposal requirements or return

the unit to a factory authorized Service Center for battery replacement or

disposal.

s Battery replacement should be performed or sup ervised by personnel familiarwith the danger of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorizedpersonnel away from batteries. When replacing batteries, use the same numberand type of sealed lead acid batteries as were originally contained in you r UPS.

s CAUTION - Do not d ispose of battery in a fire. The batteries may explode.

s CAUTION -Do not open or m utilate the battery or batteries. They contain anelectrolyte wh ich is toxic and harm ful to the skin and eyes.

s CAUTION - A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high shortcircuit current. When replacing ba tteries, wrist watches and jewelry such as rings

shou ld be removed . Use tools with insu lated hand les.

ENGLISH


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FRANAIS7.0 DifficultAttention !

ATTENTION!

s Cette source dalimentation permanente (UPS) contient des circuits hautetension prsentan t un d anger. Ne jamais essayer de le dm onter. Il ny a aucuncomposan t qui puisse tre rpar par lutilisateur. Toutes les rparations d oiventtre effectues par d u personnel qualifi et agr par le constru cteur.

s Cette source dalimentation perm anente (UPS) contient des accum ulateur s.Ces accumulateurs d eviendront u n jour trop faibles pou r p ouvoir assurer unfonctionnemen t autonom e correct. En raison des risques que posent les

accum ulateur s la sant et lenvironnem ent, ils ne peuvent tre remp lacs quedans les Centres de Service agrs par le fabriquan t. Pour tou te rparation ouremplacement d es accum ulateur s, comp osez le num ro du Service la clientleinscrit sur la couverture de ce manuel afin d obtenir les coordonnes du Centrede Service le plus proche.

sLes accumulateurs contenus dans cette source dalimentation sont recyclables.Lelimination des batteries est rglemente. Consulter les codes locaux cet

effet. Ils contiennent du plomb et reprsentent donc un risque pour lhomme

et pour lenvironnement si les rgles de mise au rebut ne sont pas respectes.

Veuill ez retournez lunit un Centre de Service agr lorsque vous dsirerez

remplacer ou vous dbarrasser des accumulateurs usags.

sATTENTION -Pour le remp lacement, utiliser le mme nom bre de batteries dumod le suivant: accumulateur au plomb.

s ATTENTION - Une batterie peut p rsenter un risque de choc electrique, debr lure par transfert dnergie. Suivre les prcautions qu i simposent.


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DEUTSCH7.0 SchwierigkeitVorsicht !

VORSICHT!

s Im Inneren dieser un terbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung herrschen potentiellgefhrliche Spannu ngen. Nicht versuchen, das Gert zu ffnen. Es enthlt keinevom Benutzer repar ierbaren Teile. Reparaturen d rfen nur von ausgebildetemKundend ienstpersonal du rchgefhrt werden.

s Diese unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung enth lt Batterien, die nach einerbestimmten Zeit so schwach w erden, da der au tonome Nenn betrieb nicht m ehrgewhrleistet ist. Aufgrund der potentiellen Gesundheits- und Umw eltgefahren,

d ie von d en Batterien ausgehen, d rfen sie nur in einem vom Werk autor isiertenKundendienstzentrum ausgewechselt werden. Wenn die Batterien ausgewechseltwerd en m ssen oder Reparatu ren fllig sind , die auf der Um schlagseite d ieserGebrauchsanweisung angegebene Kundend ienst-Telefonnumm er anru fen. Dortteilt man Ihnen mit, welches Kundend ienstzentrum fr Sie zustnd ig ist.

s Die Batterien in dieser unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung sindwiederverwertbar. Sie sind bleihaltig und stellen eine Gefahr fr die Umw elt

und die Gesundheit dar, wenn sie nicht ordnungsgem entsorgt werden. Das

Gert an ein vom Werk autorisiertes Kundendienstzentrum einsenden, um

die Batterien auswechseln oder entsorgen zu lassen.


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ESPAOL7.0 DificultadCuidado!

CUIDADO!

s Esta Fuente de energa ininterrum pible contiene n iveles de voltaje peligrososen potencia. No intente desarmar la unidad , pues no contiene piezas que puedanser reparadas por el usu ario. Las reparaciones deben efectuarse nicamente porparte del persona l de man tenimiento capacitado en la fbrica.

s Esta Fuente de energa ininterru mp ible contiene bateras. Con el tiemp o lasbateras se gastan d emasiado para pod er sustentar el funcionamiento autnomoa la capacidad nom inal. Debido a que presentan un peligro potencial para la

salud y el med io ambiente, las bateras pued en reemp lazarse nicamente en losCentros de Servicio autorizados por la fbrica. Para solicitar el reemplazo debateras o servicio de reparaciones, se ruega llamar al nmero telefnico deAtencin a los Clientes indicado en la tap a de este manu al y averiguar el Centrode Servicio ms cercano.

s Las bateras que se encuentran en esta Fuente de energa ininterrumpibleson reciclables. Las bateras contienen plomo y constituyen un peligro para el

medio ambiente y para la salud de las personas si no se las desechan como

corresponde. Se ruega devolver la unidad a un Centro de Servicio autorizado

por la fbrica para el reemplazo o la eliminacin de las bateras.


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7.0 Difficulty

7.1 Troubleshooting chart

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE

UPS will not t urn on (lamp within

power I/0 switch is n ot illumin at ed),

but beeps when power I/0 switch

is on.

1. Lin e cor d plu g is loose . 1. Ch eck fit of lin e cor d plu g.

2. Rear p anel circuit b reaker is

tripped.

2. Circuit breaker is tripped when

butt on is extended. U nplug

excessive loads and re set brea ker(press button).

3. Dead wa ll socket . 3. Check wall socket with a t able

lamp.

UPS operat es normally, but SITE

WIRING FAULT indicator is

illuminated.

1. Building wir ing error su ch as

missing ground, hot and n eutra l

polarity reversal, or overloaded

neut ral wiring.

1. A qua lified electr ician sh ould be

summoned t o correct th e building

wiring. The UPS will not pr ovide

ra ted noise and surge suppression

with incorrect building wiring.

2. "Cheat er" plug or adapt er

inst alled onto line cord plug (groun d

not connected).

2. Plug the UPS into 2 pole, 3 wir e

grounding outlet only.

UP S occas ionally emits beep,

computer equipment operat es

normally.

The UPS is briefly transferring your

equipment to its alterna te power

source due to ut ility voltage sags or

spikes.

This operat ion is normal. The UPS

is protecting your compute r

equipment from abnormal ut ility

voltages. If t he audible alarm

becomes a nn oying, set option

switch #1 to t he up p osition.

UP S emits be ep very often, more

th an once or twice an hour.

Computer equipment operate s

normally.

Ut ility voltage is distorted or branch

circuits are heavily loaded.

Have your line voltage checked by

an electrician. Operat ing your UPS

from a n out let which is wired to a

differ ent bra nch fuse or circuit

breaker m ay help. Adjust tra nsfer

voltage via option switches #2 or

#3 if it is known tha t your equipment

will opera te norma lly at t he ut ility

volta ges given in sect ion 5.5.

UPS emits loud tone. Power I/0

switch is on but compute r

equ ipment is not powered. UPSs

rear panel circuit break er is tripped

(butt on is extended). Normal ut ility

voltages are known to be present.

UPS ha s shut down due to severe

overload.

Turn off UP S an d unplu g excessive

loads. Laser pr inter s will overload

th e UPS an d should be plugged into

a quality surge suppressor. See

th e section covering Over loads.

Once overload is r emoved, reset

the circuit break er (press but ton).


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7.0 Difficulty

7.1 Troubleshooting chart (continued)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE

UPS emit s loud tone during utility

failure. Power I/O switch is on but

compute r equipment is not

powered. Rear pa nel circuit

breaker is not t ripped.

UPS has shu t down due to

overload.

Turn off UP S an d unplu g excessive

loads. Recheck computer system

power requirement s as described

in installation instru ctions. UPS may

be turn ed on when utility has been

restored.

UP S does not pr ovide expected ru n

time. Low battery warning is

sounded prematur ely.

1. Excessive loads connect ed a t

UPSs out put receptacles.

1. Unplug excessive loads from

UPS. Recheck compute r system

power requirement s as described

in insta llation instr uctions.

2. Batter y is weak due t o wear or

recent operat ion during utility power

outage.

2. The ba tter y should be rechar ged

by leaving th e UPS plugged in for 12

hours - do not operat e Test control

during recharge. If UPS soundslow batt ery warning prema tur ely

when ret ested, bat tery should be

replaced.

UPS beeps continu ously. Lamp

with in I/0 power switch is

illuminat ed. Ut ility is not failed.

1. Lin e cor d plu g is loose . 1. Ch eck fit of lin e cor d plu g.

2. Cir cu it br eak er is t rip ped. 2 . U n plu g excessive load s an d

reset circuit brea ker (press butt on).

UPS does not shut down whenRS-232 HI level is ap plied t o

computer interface port pin 1.

1. Signal not applied dur ing utilityfailure.

1. The UP S responds to this signalonly during u tility fa ilures (load is

opera ting from t he UPSs interna l

power source).

2. Signal is not r eferen ced to UPS

common.

2. Signal must be r eferenced to th e

UPSs common at pins 4 or 9.

Low batt ery warn ing interval is

shorter th an 2 or 5 minut es

(according to option switch #4setting).

1. Excessive loads connect ed a t

UPSs out put receptacles.

1. Excessive loading may short en

ru n t ime to below 2 or 5 minut e low

batt ery warning inter val - removeexcessive loads.

2. Bat te ry capacity low due t o

consecut ive utility failures.

2. Consecutive ut ility failur es may

not allow time for the ba tte ry to

recharge th ereby causing

shortened run time.

Low batt ery warn ing interval is

much longer th an 2 or 5 minutes

(according to option switch #4

setting).

UPS is loaded to much less tha n full

rat ed capacity.

This oper at ion is norma l. The low

batt ery warning int erval is extended

when operat ed under light load.


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7.0 Difficulty

7.2 Replacing the battery

You can expect to receive 3 to 6 years of service life from the UPS's battery w heninstalled in a cool, dry location. The battery's life is shortened som ewhat wh enoperated in an environment where the average temperature is above 30C or86F. The battery 's life is variable because it is related to th e number of times thebattery is pu t into service to power your load; the battery w ill last longer if you

seldom experience power outages.

The UPS's battery will eventu ally wear ou t and require replacement. If yoususp ect the battery is weak, allow the UPS to charge the battery for at least 12hours and perform the Test for proper operation described in section 3.7. If afterrepeating th e test you find that the run time is still too short, contact the Custom erService department to obtain information on the nearest factory authorized

Service Cen ter.

Note: The UPS's battery does not require periodic discharge/recharge, like a Ni-Cad

battery, to maintain sufficient capacity. Do not operate an unloaded UPS on-battery for

long periods as this will shorten battery life.


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7.0 Difficulty

7.3 Obtaining Service

The troubleshooting chart in section 7.1 covers most of the d ifficulties that a u sermay encounter und er cond itions other than a failure of the UPS itself. Forproblems not covered in the chart, follow the below listed instructions.

s See the troubleshooting chart and eliminate the obvious. A tripped UPS

circuit breaker is the most common problem encountered and is user reset-table once excessive loads are unplugged from the UPS.

s If the circuit breaker is OK, note you r UPS model, serial nu mber and da te ofpu rchase. Contact the Customer Service Departm ent at the phone num ber givenon the cover of this manual.

s Be prep ared to provide a description of the problem . A technician will help yousolve the problem over the phone if possible, or w ill give you a Return MaterialAuthorization Number (RMA#).

s If the UPS is within the warranty period, repairs will be performed free ofcharge. If it is not w ithin the war ranty p eriod, there will be a charge for repair.

s Pack the UPS in its original packaging. If you no longer have the original

shipp ing materials, ask the technician about obtaining a new set. It is veryimportant that you pack the UPS properly to avoid dam age in transit. Never usestyrofoam beads for packing because the UPS will settle through beads andbecome damaged. Damages sustained in transit are not covered under warranty.Enclose a letter in the p ackage with you r name, RMA#, add ress, copy of salesreceipt, description of trouble, phone num ber and check (if necessary).

s Mark you r RMA# on the ou tside of the package. The factory cannot accept anypackage without this marking.

s Return your UPS via insu red, prepaid carrier to the address on the rear of thisbooklet.


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8.0 Storing the UPS

8.1 Storage conditions

The UPS should be covered and stored in an upright position, in a cool, drylocation. The UPS shou ld be stored w ith the battery in a fully charged state. Thismeans that the UPS shou ld be allowed to charge the battery for at least 6 hou rsbefore the UPS is switched off for storage.

8.2 Extended storageTo achieve expected run time following extended storage, the UPS should beallowed to refresh the battery for 12 hou rs once every 6 months in environmen tswhere the ambien t temp eratu re is -15C to +30C (5F to 86F). For extendedstorage in environmen ts where the ambient temp erature is +30C to +45C (86Fto 113F), the UPS should be allowed to refresh the battery for 12 hou rs once everymonth.


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9.0 Run time versus load

Note: Run times are given at 25C (77F). Load values given in VA (Volt-Amps).

LoadModel

250

Model

400

Model

450

Model

600

Model

900

Model

1250Typical computer load

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10.0 Specifications

Note: Where specifications ratings differ, values for the 230 Vac version UPS are

enclosed in [ ]brackets.

9.1 Input

Nominal input voltage: single p hase 120 Vac [230 Vac].Nominal input frequency: 60 Hz [50 Hz].

9.2 Transfer Characteristics

Frequency limits for on-line operation: 60 Hz, 5% [50 Hz, 5%].Low nominal input vol tage limit for on-line operation: 103 Vac [196 Vac], maybe set lower.High nominal input voltage limit for on-line operation: 132 Vac [264 Vac], maybe set higher, UPS models 900 and 1250 only.

9.3 Output Characteristics

Maximum load: 250 VA or 170 W, 400 VA or 250 W, 450 VA or 300 W, 600 VA or400 W, 900 VA or 630 W an d 1250 VA or 900 W for mod els 250, 400, 450, 600, 900and 1250 respectively.Nominal output voltage: 115 Vac, 5% [225 Vac, 5%]. When verifying UPS on-battery output voltage, use only a true rms respond ing voltmeter. Average

respond ing voltmeters will not read the true ou tpu t voltage.Frequency regulation: 60 Hz, 3% [50 Hz, 3%] unless synchronized to theutility.Waveshape: stepp ed ap proximation to sine w ave; peak and rms values equiva-lent to the u tility.Protection: electronically overcurrent and short circuit protected, overloadshutd own is latched.

9.4 Battery and charger

Battery type: maintenance free lead-acid, sealed and leakproof.Typical service life: 3-6 years, dependent on nu mber of discharges, temp erature.Low battery s ignalling: aud ible tone, computer interface port, selectable 2 or 5minute (except UPS model 250).Recharge time: 6 to 10 hou rs, dependen t on load and length of utility outage.


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10.0 Specifications

9.5 Surge and noise suppression

Surge energy rating: 240 Joules [320 Joules] (one time, 10/ 1000s w aveform).Surge current capability: 6500 Amp peak (one time, 8/ 20s w aveform).Surge response time : 0 ns (instantaneous) norm al mode,


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Limited Warranty

Amer ican Pow er Conversion (APC) war rants its prod ucts to be free from defects in materialsand workm anship for a period of two years from the d ate of pu rchase. Its obligation und er thiswarranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defectiveprod ucts. To obtain service und er warran ty you m ust obtain a Returned Material Authoriza-tion (RMA) nu mber from APC or an APC service center. Prod ucts must be return ed to APCor an APC service center with tran sportation charges prepaid and mu st be accomp anied by abrief description of the prob lem encountered an d p roof of da te and place of pu rchase. Thiswarran ty does not ap ply to equipm ent wh ich h as been damaged by accident, negligence, ormis-app lication or has been altered or mod ified in any w ay. This warranty app lies only to the

original pu rchaser wh o mu st have prop erly registered th e prod uct within 10 days of pur chase.EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, AMERICAN POWER CON VERSION MAKES NO WAR-RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not perm it limitation orexclusion of imp lied warran ties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may notapp ly to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL APC BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT,INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAM-AGE. Specifically, APC is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenu e, loss ofequipmen t, loss of use of equipm ent, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claimsby third p arties, or otherw ise. This war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

have other rights w hich vary from state to state.

Life support policy

As a general policy, American Power Conversion (APC) does not recomm end th e use of anyof its prod ucts in life sup por t app lications where failure or malfunction of the APC prod uct canbe reasonably expected to cause failure of the life supp ort d evice or to significantly affect itssafety or effectiveness. APC does not recomm end th e use of any of its produ cts in direct patientcare. APC will not know ingly sell its products for use in such app lications un less it receives inwriting assurances satisfactory to APC that (a) the risks of injury or damage have beenminim ized, (b) the customer assu mes all such risks, and (c) the liability of American PowerConversion is ad equately protected und er the circum stances.

Examples of devices considered to be life supp ort d evices are neonata l oxygen analyzers, nervestimulators (whether used for anesthesia, pain relief, or other purposes), autotransfusiondevices, blood pumps, defibrillators, arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers,hemodialysis systems, peritoneal dialysis systems, neonatal ven tilator incubators, ventilatorsfor both ad ults and infants, anesthesia ventilators, and infusion pu mp s as w ell as any otherdevices designated as critical by the U.S. FDA.

Hospital grade wiring devices and leakage current m ay be ordered as options on m any APCUPS systems. APC does not claim that units with th is modification are certified or listed as

Hospital Grade by APC or any other organization. Therefore these units do not meet therequirements for use in direct patient care.


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Note: The troubleshooting chart in section 7.0 offers solutions for most of the difficulties

you may encounter with this UPS. Before calling the customer service number,

please have av ailable your UPS's serial number (see the label at the rear of the

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