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APC Smart-UPS
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Models
1400XLT, 2200XLT, 3000T, 5000T
User’s Manual
990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99
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Entire contents copyright ©1999 by American Power Conversion. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Smart-UPS is a registered trademark of APC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 990-7031C, Revision 4 12/99
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Smart UPS Safety Guide English This Safety Guide contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the APC equipment and batteries. It is intended for APC customers who setup, install, relocate, or maintain APC equipment. Handling Safety • Be careful. Do not lift heavy loads without assistance. 32-55 kg (70-120 lb.) <18 kg (<40 lb.) >55 kg (>120 lb.) 18-32 kg (40-70 lb.) • Equipment with casters is built to move on a smooth surface without any ob
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Table of Contents Introduction...........................................................................................................................................................................1 Unpacking.............................................................................................................................................................................1 Installation ....................................................................................................
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Introduction This Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges from reaching your computer and other valuable electronic equipment. This UPS also filters out small utility line fluctuations and isolates your equipment from large disturbances by internally disconnecting from the utility line, while supplying power from its internal batteries until the utility line returns to safe levels. While running on battery, an internal alarm will sound (pe
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Installation Installing your UPS requires five steps: 1. Position the UPS in the desired location. For rack mount units this may include installing the rails into the rack. 2. Connect the batteries. All UPSs ship with the batteries disconnected. In 5000 VA units you must also install the batteries in the UPS. 3. Connect equipment to the UPS. 4. Power up the UPS. 5. Install PowerChute® UPS monitoring software and accessories. 1. Position the UPS Placement Install the UPS in a protected area tha
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Determine the Location of the UPS in the Rack UPSs are heavy. Select a rack location sturdy enough to handle the weight. Mount the UPS at or near the bottom of the rack. Select a rack location with adequate air flow that is free from excessive dust. Ensure that any air vents on the sides of the UPS are not blocked. Do not operate the UPS where temperature or humidity are outside the limits listed under Specifications, page 17. Two additional sets of bracket holes, shown below at asterisks (*
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3 4 Back Expand the rails so that it spans from the front rack post to Attach the rail to the back rack post using the same the back rack post. Replace the two screws (removed in hardware (10-32 flat head screws and conical washers) used step 1) that hold the rail sections together. in step 2. Repeat the process for the other rails. Caution: The 5000 VA models (without batteries installed) require two people to lift due to their weight. Load the UPS into the Rack Supporting th
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2. Connect the Batteries Note: All UPSs ship with the batteries disconnected. In addition, 5000 VA units have the batteries shipped outside the UPS case so you must install the batteries before connecting them. If you need to ship the UPS you must disconnect the batteries prior to shipment in order to comply with U.S. Federal Regulations. Refer to Appendix C: Transporting Your Smart-UPS, page 24, for details. Graphics are not drawn to scale. They are shown for reference only. Tower Units 1.
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3U Rack Mount Units 1. Reach into the finger pull and open the front cover. Swing the cover open as shown. 2. Unhook the side of the cover from the chassis and lift it away to expose the battery door. 3. Use a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver or a coin to remove the two battery door screws and open the door. 4. Connect the battery leads to the battery. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (–) terminal. 5. Close the battery door, replace
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3. Connect Power and Equipment to the UPS • Connect the UPS line cord (L6-30 plug) into the electrical outlet. • Use your equipment’s power cords to connect to the UPS. Caution: DO NOT use a standard serial interface cable to connect to the Computer Interface Port on the UPS. Standard serial interface cables are incompatible with the UPS connector. Use the cable provided with your UPS. • Turn on all connected equipment. 4. Connect Power to the UPS and Accessories • Press the UPS’s ON switch
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Charge the battery The UPS charges its battery whenever it is connected to utility power. The battery will charge fully during the first four hours of normal operation. Do not expect full runtime during this initial charge period. Connect Computer Interface Port (Optional) Power management software and interface kits can be used with this UPS. Use only kits supplied or approved by the manufacturer. If used, connect the interface cable to the 9-pin computer interface port on the back panel of
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Operating Instructions Switch On — Switch Off With the UPS plugged in, press and release the large upper on/test button to supply power to the loads. The loads are immediately powered while the UPS beeps and performs a self-test. Press and release the small, lower off button to turn off power to the loads. It may be convenient to use the UPS as a master on/off switch for the protected equipment. Note: Whenever the UPS is plugged in and utility voltage is present, the charger maintains batter
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Load Bar Graph 85% The 5-LED display on the left of the front panel represents the power drawn from the UPS as a percentage of total 67% 50% capacity. For example, if three LEDs are lit, the load is drawing between 50% and 67% of the UPS’s capacity. If 33% all five LEDs light, thoroughly test your complete system to make sure that the UPS will not become overloaded. 17% In the graph to the left the load capacity threshold is listed next to the LED (values are not listed on the UPS). Overload W
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Storage Storage Conditions Store the UPS covered and upright in a cool, dry location, with its battery fully charged. Before storing, charge the UPS for at least two hours. Remove any accessories in the accessory slot and disconnect any cables connected to the computer interface port to avoid unnecessarily draining the battery. Extended storage At -15 to +30 °C (+5 to +86 °F), charge the UPS’s battery every six months. At +30 to +45 °C (+86 to +113 °F), charge the UPS’s battery every three mo
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Battery Replacement Procedure - Tower Units 1. Grasp the top edge of the bottom front cover and tilt it out. 5000 VA For the 5000 VA unit: Remove the front bezel by grasping the finger clips on the side of the bezel and carefully loosening the four (4) snaps. Skip to step 3. 1400-3000 VA 2. Unhook the bottom section of the front cover from the chassis and set it aside. 3. Use a screwdriver or a coin to remove the two (2) battery door screws and open the door. 4. Disconnect the front battery pa
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Battery Replacement Procedure - 3U Rack Mount Units 1. Reach into the finger pull and open the front cover. Swing the cover open as shown. 2. Unhook the side of the cover from the chassis and lift it away to expose the battery door. 3. Use a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver or a coin to remove the two battery door screws and open the door. 4. Grasp the tab and gently pull the battery out of the UPS. 5. Disconnect the battery leads. Loosen the connectors by gently wiggling them while
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Battery Replacement Procedure - 5U Rack Mount Units 1. Reach into the finger pull and open the front cover. Swing the cover open as shown. 5000 VA For 5000 VA units: Remove the front bezel by grasping the finger clips on the side of the bezel and carefully loosening the four (4) snaps. Skip to step 3. 2. Unhook the side of the cover from the chassis and lift it away to expose the battery door. 5000 VA 3. Use a screwdriver or a coin to remove the two (2) battery door screws and open the door.
