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User Manual
English
APC Server and Network UPS
1000 VA
120 Vac
2U Tower/Rack-Mount
Uninterruptible Power Supply
990-2794, 10/2005
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Introduction The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges from reaching your equipment. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) filters small util- ity line fluctuations and isolates your equipment from large disturbances by internally disconnecting 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 fully discharged. 1: INSTALLATION T
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Tower Configuration Note: Illustrations in this document may appear different than the actual hardware. Mount the UPS in a Two-Post Rack Remove battery bracket screws, battery bracket, and battery. 2
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Note: For information on the four-post rack- mounting kit, see www.apc.com. Reinstall battery, battery bracket, and screws. 3
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2: START UP Connect Equipment to the UPS Rear Panel • Note: A laser printer draws significantly more power than other types of equipment and may overload the UPS. Connect the UPS to the Network (if Applicable) Network Connectors Serial Port Modem/Telephone/Fax Network Surge Ports Suppression Ports Use only interface kits approved by APC. Use only the supplied cable to connect to the serial port. A standard serial interface cable is incom- patible with the UPS. The UPS
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Start the UPS 1. Plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using extension cords. The power cord is attached to the UPS. The input plug is a NEMA 5-15P. 2. Check the site wiring fault LED located on the rear panel. It will be illuminated if the UPS is plugged into an improperly wired utility power outlet (see Troubleshooting). 3. Turn on all connected equipment. To use the UPS as a master on/off switch, be sure all con- nected equipment is on. 4. Press t
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3: OPERATION Front Display Panel INDICATOR DESCRIPTION The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment. On Line The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. On Battery The connected loads are drawing more than the UPS power rating. Overload Replace Battery/ The battery is disconnected or must be replaced. Battery Disconnected FEATURE FUNCTION Power On Press this button to turn the UPS on or off. (Read on for additional capabilities.) Self-T
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4: USER CONFIGURABLE ITEMS NOTE: SETTINGS ARE ADJUSTED THROUGH POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES Self-Test Every 14 days Every 7 days Set the interval at which the UPS will (336 hours) (168 hours), execute a self-test. Every 14 days (336 hours), On Startup Only, No Self-Test UPS ID UPS_IDEN Up to eight charac- Uniquely identify the UPS, (i.e. server ters (alphanumeric) name or location) for network man- agement purposes. Date o
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NOTE: SETTINGS ARE ADJUSTED THROUGH POWERCHUTE SOFTWARE FACTORY USER SELECTABLE FUNCTION DESCRIPTION DEFAULT CHOICES Low Battery 2 minutes 2, 5, 7, 10 minutes The UPS will beep when 2 minutes of Warning battery runtime remains. PowerChute (Times are approxi- Business Edition mate.) Change the low battery warning inter- software provides val setting to the time that the operat- automatic, unat- ing system or system software requires tended shutdown to safely shut down. when approxi-
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5: STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Store the UPS covered in a cool, dry location, with the battery 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. Battery Replacement The UPS battery life differs based on usage and environment. Consider replacing the battery every three years. This UPS has an easy to replace, hot-swappable battery. Replacement is a safe procedure, isol
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6: TROUBLESHOOTING, SHIPPING, AND SERVICE Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to www.apc.com with complex UPS problems. PROBLEM AND/OR POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE UPS WILL NOT TURN ON UPS not connected to utility Check that the power cord from the UPS to the utility power supply is se- power supply. curely connected. Battery not connected prop- Ensure that the battery is properly connected. erly. Very low or no utility voltage. Check the uti
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PROBLEM AND/OR POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE THE OVERLOAD LED IS ILLUMINATED AND THE UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE The UPS is overloaded. The The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load.” connected equipment is draw- The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Disconnect nonessen- ing more VA than the UPS can tial equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload. sustain. The UPS continues to supply power as long as it is on-line and the circuit breaker does not t
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Shipping and Service Prepare the UPS for shipping: Shutdown and disconnect any equipment attached to the UPS. Shut down the UPS, and disconnect the UPS from the utility power outlet. Disconnect the battery. If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting to eliminate common problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Service through the APC web site, www.apc.com/support. n Note the model
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7: REGULATORY AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Regulatory Information 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 energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual
