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User Manual English
APC Smart-UPS XL
2200/3000 VA
120/230 VAC
Rack Mount 3U
Uninterruptible Power Supply
990-2404 06/2005
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Introduction Introduction About this UPS The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges. The UPS filters small utility line fluctuations and isolates electronic equipment from large disturbances by internally disconnecting from utility line power. The UPS provides continuous power from the internal battery until utility power returns to safe levels or the battery is fully discharged. Unpack Read
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Installation Installation Your UPS model may vary from the examples depicted in this manual. The UPS and the battery module are heavy. Remove the battery module to lighten the UPS during installation. Install the Rails in the Rack For details on rail installation refer to the instructions in the rail kit. Install the UPS in the Rack and Connect the Battery Module 4x 4x 4 Smart-UPS XL 2200/3000 VA 120/230 VAC 3U Rack Mount User Manual
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Start Up Accessories This UPS is equipped with an accessory SmartSlot. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for available accessories. If a standard accessory, such as a SNMP card is installed on this UPS, refer to the Utility CD for user documentation. Install accessories prior to connecting power to the UPS. Start Up Connect Equipment and Power to the UPS 1. The UPS features a transient voltage surge-suppression (TVSS) screw located on the rear panel, for connecting the ground lead on su
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Start Up Start the UPS 1. Press the button on the front panel to start the UPS. – The battery charges to 90% capacity during the first four hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery run capability during this initial charge period. – Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for battery runtimes. 2. For optimal computer system security, install PowerChute Smart-UPS monitoring software. Communication Ports SERIAL PORT USB PORT Use only the supplied cable to connect to the serial port.
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Operation Operation Display Panels 120 V models 230 V models / Load Battery Charge Display Panel Indicators and Function Buttons Indicator Indicator Title Description LED On Line The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment, (see Troubleshooting). AVR Trim The UPS is compensating for a high utility voltage. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for AVR settings. AVR Boost The UPS is compensating for a low utility voltage. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for AVR setti
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Operation Diagnostic The UPS has a diagnostic feature that indicates the utility voltage. 230V 120V Utility Voltage The UPS starts a self-test as part of this procedure. The self-test does not affect the voltage display. Press and hold the button to view the utility voltage bar graph indicator. After Battery a few seconds, this five-LED Battery Charge indicator on the right of the Charge display panel will show the utility input voltage. Refer to the figure on the left for the voltage readi
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Configuration Configuration UPS settings Settings are adjusted through PowerChute software or optional SmartSlot accessory cards. Factory User Selectable Function Default Choices Description Automatic On startup and • Every 7 days Set the interval at which the UPS will execute a Self-Test every 14 days (168 hours) self-test. (336 hours) • On startup and every there after 14 days (336 hours) there after • On startup only • No self-test UPS ID UPS_IDEN Up to eight characters Uniquely identify
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Configuration Factory User Selectable Function Default Choices Description Low Battery 2 minutes Brightly The low-battery warning beeps are continuous Warning illuminated: when two minutes of run time remain. PowerChute low battery warning To change the default interval setting, use a software interface level of about 2 minutes pointed object such as a pen to press the provides automatic, Dimly illuminated: unattended VOLTAGE SENSITIVIY switch (rear low battery shutdown when panel), whi
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Maintenance, Transport, and Service Maintenance, Transport, and Service Replacing the Battery Module This UPS has an easy-to-replace, hot-swappable battery module. Replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. You may leave the UPS and connected equipment on during the replacement procedure. Once the batteries are disconnected the connected equipment is not protected from power outages. Refer to the appropriate replacement battery user manual for battery module installatio
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use this chart to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to www.apc.com for assistance with complex UPS problems. Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution UPS will not turn on The battery is not connected properly. Check that the battery connector is fully engaged. Press the button once to power-up the UPS and connected equipment. button not pushed. The UPS is not connected to utility Check that the power cable from the UPS to the utility powe
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Troubleshooting Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution The Overload LED is illuminated and the UPS emits a sustained alarm tone The UPS is overloaded. The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load” as defined in Specifications on the APC Web site, www.apc.com. The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Disconnect nonessential equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload condition. The UPS continues to supply power as long as it is online and the circuit breaker doe
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Troubleshooting Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution There is no utility power There is no utility power and the UPS is Use the cold start feature to supply power to the connected equipment front off. the UPS battery(s). Press and hold the button. There will be a short beep followed by a longer beep. Release the button during the second beep. UPS operates on battery although line voltage exists The UPS input circuit breaker trips. Unplug all nonessential equipment from the UPS. Reset the ci
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Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings FCC Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
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Regulatory and Warranty Information Date of product declaration 16 Smart-UPS XL 2200/3000 VA 120/230 VAC 3U Rack Mount User Manual
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Regulatory and Warranty Information APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Refer to the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests. – www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect to localized APC Web sites for specific countries, each of which provides customer support information. – www.apc.com/support/ Global support searching APC Knowle
