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User Manual
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APC Smart-UPS
750/1000/1500 VA
100/120/230 Vac
2U Rack-Mount
Uninterruptible Power Supply
990-1194B 02/2006
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Introduction 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 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 battery until the utility line returns to safe levels or the battery is discharged. 1: INSTALLATION R
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Positioning the UPS Place the UPS where it will be used. The UPS is heavy. Select a location sturdy enough to handle the weight. Do not operate the UPS where there is excessive dust or the temperature and humidity are outside the specified limits. 0º- 40ºC (32º-104ºF) 0-95% Relative Humidity PLACEMENT 2.5 cm (1 in.) Mounting the UPS in a Rack The UPS is heavy. To lighten it, you may remove the battery before mounting the unit in the rack (Steps 1 and 2). Step 1 Step 2 Caution:
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Installing and Connecting the Battery and Attaching the Front Bezel Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Connect battery plug to UPS. Tuck white battery cord into space above connector. Connecting Equipment and Power to the UPS SMART-UPS REAR PANEL 100/120V Models 120V Model Only: Site wiring fault indicator 230V Models 3
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1. Connect equipment to the UPS. Note: Do not connect a laser printer to the UPS. A laser printer draws significantly more power than other types of equipment and may overload the UPS. 2. Add any optional accessories to the Smart-Slot. 3. Using a power cord, plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. 100V/120V models: The power cord is permanently attached to the rear panel of the UPS. The INPUT plug is a NEMA 5-15P. 230V models:
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2: OPERATION SMART-UPS FRONT PANEL Power On Power Off Online The online LED illuminates when the UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment. If the LED is not lit, the UPS is either not turned ON, or is supplying battery power. This LED illuminates to indicate the UPS is compensating for a high AVR Trim utility voltage. This LED illuminates to indicate the UPS
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Replace Battery Failure of a battery self-test causes the UPS to emit short beeps for one minute and the replace battery LED illuminates. Refer to Trouble- shooting in this manual. The replace battery LED flashes and short beep is emitted every two Battery seconds to indicate the battery is disconnected. Disconnected The UPS performs a self-test automatically when turned on, and every Automatic Self-Test two weeks thereafter (by default). During the self-test, the UPS briefly opera
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3: USER CONFIGURABLE ITEMS NOTE: SETTINGS ARE MADE THROUGH SUPPLIED POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE OR OPTIONAL SMART SLOT ACCESSORY CARDS. FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES Automatic Self-Test Every 14 days Every 7 days This function sets the interval (336 hours) (168 hours), at which the UPS will execute On Startup Only, No a self-test. Refer to your soft- Self-Test ware manual for details. UPS ID UPS_IDEN Up to eight characters to Use this field to uniquely define
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NOTE: SETTINGS ARE MADE THROUGH SUPPLIED POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE OR OPTIONAL SMART SLOT ACCESSORY CARDS. FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES Low Battery Warning. Brightly lit: Low battery The low battery warning warning interval is about beeps are continuous when PowerChute interface two minutes. two minutes of run time re- software provides auto- Dimly lit: Low battery main. matic, unattended shut- warning interval is about down when approximately You can ch
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4: STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, AND TRANSPORTING Storage Store the UPS covered and positioned as for proper functioning, in a cool, dry location, with the bat- teries fully charged. 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 easy to replace, hot-swappable battery module. Replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. You ma
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5: TROUBLESHOOTING Use the chart below to solve minor Smart-UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to the APC web site, www.apc.com, for assistance with complex UPS problems. PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE UPS WILL NOT TURN ON Battery not connected prop- Check that the battery connector is fully engaged. erly. button not pushed. Press the button once to power the UPS and the connected equipment. UPS not connected to utility Check that the power cable from the UPS to the
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PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE THE OVERLOAD LED IS LIT AND THE UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE The UPS is overloaded. The connected equipment exceeds the specified maximum load as de- fined in Specifications at the APC web site, www.apc.com. The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Disconnect nonessen- tial equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload. The UPS continues to supply power as long as it is online and the circuit breaker does not trip; the UPS will not
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PROBLEM AND POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE THERE IS NO UTILITY POWER AND THE UPS HAS BEEN TURNED OFF 120V/230V Models: When the Press and hold the button, (for about 3 seconds). The unit will UPS is off and there is no utility beep, the LED lights will flash, and the unit will beep a second time. power, use the cold start feature to Release the ON button during the second beep. This will supply imme- apply power to the connected diate power to the UPS and the connected equipment. Make sur
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Service If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Instead, follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in the Troubleshooting section of this manual to eliminate com- mon problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Service through the APC web site, www.apc.com/support. ! Note the model number of the UPS, the serial number, and the date purchased. If you call APC Customer Service, a technician will ask you to describe the problem and try to solve it
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6: REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings 230V MODELS This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take corrective ac- tions. 120V MODELS 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
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Declaration of Conformity Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole op- tion, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from customer support. Products must be returned with transportatio
