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Users Manual
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APC Smart-UPS
2200VA/3000VA 3U Rack Mount
Uninterruptible Power Supply
230VAC/120VAC
990-1055A, 08/01
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1: SAFETY INFORMATION American Power Conversion Corporation (APC) is the leading national and international manufac- turer of state-of-the-art uninterruptible power supplies, redundant switches, power management soft- ware, and related equipment. APC products protect hardware, software, and data from the threat of power disturbances in business and government offices throughout the world. The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags, and sur
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anesthesia ventilators, infusion pumps, and any other device designated as critical by the U.S.F.D.A. Hospital grade wiring devices and leakage current may be ordered as options on many APC UPS systems, APC does not claim that units with this modification are certified or listed as Hospital Grade by APC or any other organization. Therefore these units do not meet the requirements for use in direct patient care. ELECTRICAL SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit
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BATTERY SAFETY This equipment contains potentially hazardous voltages that may cause personal injury if handled incorrectly. This equipment must be installed and serviced only by qualified electrical service personnel. This equipment contains potentially hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. The only exception is for equipment containing batteries. Battery replacement using the proce- dures below is permissible. Except for the battery, the unit contains no us
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2: INSTALLATION The UPS has a rack design so it can be mounted in a 19-inch (46.5 cm) equipment rack. Hardware is provided. UNPACKING 1. Inspect the UPS upon receipt. APC designed robust packaging for your product. However, acci- dents and damage may occur during shipment. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage. The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly. 2. Check the package contents. The shipping package contains the UPS (with batteries discon
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5. Connect the battery and attach the front bezel. 6. Connect the equipment and power to the UPS. 7. Turn on the UPS. INSTALLING THE MOUNTING RAILS IN THE RACK Install the mounting rails in the rack. Directions are included with the rail kit. The UPS comes with standard 19-inch (46.5 cm) rack mounting rails, brackets, and cleats. The rack can have any of the common types of equipment mounting holes (square, round-threaded, or round-non-threaded). All necessary hardware is provided. REM
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3. Locate the battery module handle at the top of the battery face plate . 4. Be careful during this stepthe battery module is heavy. Pull the battery module handle toward you to slide the battery module out of the UPS. DO NOT pull on the battery cables or the white cord. MOUNTING THE UPS IN THE RACK Due to its weight, two people are required to install the UPS in the rack. 1. Supporting the UPS on both sides, carefully align the unit with the rails. Use the handles on
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CONNECTING THE BATTERY AND ATTACHING THE FRONT BEZEL 1. Facing the front of the UPS, locate the battery cables and the UPS battery connector jack to the right of the battery module. 2. To connect the battery connector plug to the battery jack, push the plug into the jack so the metal pieces inside each part are touching. Press firmly to ensure a tight connection. You will hear a snap when the connector is seated properly. 3. Push the battery cables and white cord as c
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4. Turn on all connected equipment (loads). To use the UPS as a master ON/OFF switch, be sure all connected loads are switched on. The loads will not be powered until the UPS is turned on. 5. Add any optional accessories. See the documentation accompanying the accessory for details. TURNING ON THE UPS Make sure the battery is connected before turning on the UPS! Then, press the button on the front panel to power up your UPS. This will power up connected equipment. (Make sure connected l
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3: OPERATION INDICATORS AND CONTROLS ON THE SMART-UPS The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges from reaching your computer and other valuable electronic equipment. The UPS filters out small utility line fluctuations and isolates your equipment from large disturbances by internally dis- connecting from the utility line. The UPS provides continuous power from its internal batteries until the utility line returns to safe levels.
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SELF-TEST The UPS performs a self-test automatically when turned on, and every two Automatic weeks thereafter (by default). Refer to the User Configuration Items for Self-Test details on changing the default interval. Automatic self-test eases maintenance requirements by eliminating the need for periodic manual self-tests. During the self-test, the UPS briefly operates the connected equipment on-battery. If the UPS passes the self- test, it returns to on-line operation. If the UPS fa
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This LED illuminates to indicate the UPS is compensating for a high util- Voltage ity voltage. Trim This LED illuminates to indicate the UPS is compensating for a low utility Voltage voltage. Boost BATTERY POWER If the utility power fails, the UPS can provide power to the connected equipment from its internal battery for a finite period. The UPS sounds an alarmfour beeps every 30 secondswhile operating on-battery power. The alarm stops when the UPS returns to on-line operation.
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SMART-UPS REAR PANEL The rear panel has the input and output connectors, computer interface port, and default setting but- tons for the low battery warning level and voltage sensitivity indicator. 120V Models 230V Models BASIC CONNECTORS Power management software and interface kits can be used with Computer the UPS. Use only interface kits supplied or approved by APC. Interface Port If used, connect the interface cable to the 9-pin computer interface port. Secure the connector
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To reduce UPS sensitivity, press the voltage sensitivity button. Use a pointed object (such as a pen) to do so. Press the button once to set sensitivity to reduced. Press it again to set sensitivity to low. Press the button a third time to reset normal sensitivity. You also can change the sensitivity level through software. normal Brightly lit: UPS is set to normal sensitivity. reduced Dimly lit: UPS is set to reduced sensitivity. low Off: UPS is set to low sensitivity. The low b
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ON-BATTERY OPERATION The Smart-UPS switches to battery operation automatically if the utility power fails. While running on-battery, an internal alarm sounds (periodic beeps). Press the button (front panel) to silence the UPS alarm (for the current alarm only). You can change the audible indicator if you are using the PowerChute software. If the utility power does not return, the UPS continues to supply power to the connected equipment until exhausted. The UPS will begin to beep continu
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4: USER CONFIGURATION ITEMS NOTE: SETTING THESE ITEMS REQUIRES SOFTWARE OR OPTIONAL HARDWARE. FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES Automatic Self- Every 14 days Every 7 days This function sets the interval at which Test (336 hours) (168 hours), the UPS will execute a self-test. Refer On Startup Only, to your software manual for details. No Self-Test UPS ID UPS_IDEN Up to eight char- Use this field to uniquely identify the acters to define UPS for network man
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NOTE: SETTING THESE ITEMS REQUIRES SOFTWARE OR OPTIONAL HARDWARE. FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES 120V Models 120V Models High Transfer To avoid unnecessary battery usage, set 132 VAC 138, 135, 129 VAC Point the high transfer point higher if the utility voltage is chronically high and 230V Models 230V Models the connected equipment is known to 253 VAC 264, 271, 280 VAC work under this condition. Low Transfer 120V Models 120V Models Set the low transf
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5: STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE STORAGE STORAGE CONDITIONS Store the UPS covered and flat (rack mount orientation) in a cool, dry location, with its batteries fully charged. Disconnect any cables connected to the computer interface port to avoid unnecessary bat- tery drainage. EXTENDED STORAGE At -15 to +30 °C (+5 to +86 °F), charge the UPS battery every six months. At +30 to +45 °C (+86 to +113 °F), charge the UPS battery every three months. REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE This UPS has an e
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6: TRANSPORTING YOUR SMART-UPS REMOVING THE UPS FROM THE RACK Always DISCONNECT THE BATTERY before shipping the UPS to avoid damage during transport. (U.S. Federal Regulation requires that batteries are disconnected during shipment.) The battery may remain in the UPS; it does not have to be re- moved. This requirement applies whether the UPS is shipped alone or installed in an equipment rack or system. REMOVING THE FRONT BEZEL 1. Shut down any equipment attached to the UPS. 2. Disc
