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HP UPS R1500 Generation 2
User Guide
Part Number 419178-002
December 2009 (Second Edition)
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Contents Component identification ............................................................................................................... 6 UPS R1500 G2 overview .............................................................................................................................. 6 UPS front panel ............................................................................................................................................ 6 UPS front panel controls ...........
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Replacing the UPS ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Updating the UPS firmware ......................................................................................................................... 30 Configuring a USB to serial converter ................................................................................................. 30 Reassigning the USB COM ports....................
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Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union .......................................... 46 Japanese notice ......................................................................................................................................... 47 BSMI notice ............................................................................................................................................... 48 Korean notice ......................................
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Component identification UPS R1500 G2 overview The HP UPS R1500 G2 features a 1U rack-mount design and offers power protection for loads up to 1440 VA/1000 W (NA/TWN), 1200 VA/1000 W (JPN) or 1500 VA/1000 W (INTL). To benefit from the latest product enhancements, update to the latest versions of UPS firmware and software. NOTE: To download the latest versions of UPS firmware and software, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/rackandpower). UPS front panel Item D
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UPS front panel controls Item Description Function 1 Power On/Standby button Powers up the UPS ("Powering up the UPS" on page 22). Powers down the UPS ("Powering down the UPS" on page 24). Places the UPS in Standby mode (on page 23). 2 Test/Alarm Reset button Initiates a self-test ("Initiating a self-test" on page 24). Silences UPS alarms ("Silencing an audible alarm" on page 24). Component identification 7
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UPS front panel LED indicators Item LED description 1 Load Segment 2 2 Load Segment 1 3 General Alarm 4 On Battery 5 Overload 6 Power On For more information, see "LED and audible alarm troubleshooting (on page 33)." UPS R1500 G2 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel Component identification 8
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Item Description 1 Site Wiring Fault LED 2 Network Transient Protector IN jack 3 Network Transient Protector OUT jack 4 Load segment 1 (two NEMA 5-15 output receptacles for surge and battery backup protection) 5 Load segment 2 (two NEMA 5-15 output receptacles for surge and battery backup protection) 6 Voltage configuration DIP switches 7 Serial communications port 8 USB communications port 9 Input power cord with NEMA 5-15 plug (BSMI approved for TWN) UPS R1500 G2 INTL
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Item Description 9 Input power connector (IEC-320-C14 power inlet) Component identification 10
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Installation Precautions Save these instructions. This document contains important safety instructions that should be followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. WARNING: A risk of personal injury from electric shock and hazardous energy levels exists. The installation of options and routine maintenance and service of this product must be performed by individuals who are knowledgeable about the procedures, precautions, and hazards associated
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• Reduced air flow—In the rack, the rate of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment must not be compromised. • Circuit overloading—Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern. • Reliable earthing—Reliable earthing of rack-mounted
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1. Attach the side-mounting brackets to the unit. 2. Loosen the wing nuts or hex nuts, and then extend the brackets to the desired length. Installation 13
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3. Use the cage nut tool to install cage nuts or clip nuts into the rear of the rack. 4. Insert screws through the mounting rail into the cage nuts or clip nuts. Installation 14
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5. Use the cage nut tool to install cage nuts or clip nuts into the front of the rack. 6. Insert a screw through the bottom hole of the mounting rail into the cage nuts or clip nuts. Installation 15
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7. Tighten the wing nuts or hex nuts. Installing the UPS Before installing the unit, review and adhere to all warnings provided in "Precautions (on page 11)." WARNING: A risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment exists. Uneven loading of equipment in the rack might cause the rack to become unstable. Install the heavier components first, and then continue to populate the rack from the bottom to the top. 1. Install the mounting rails ("Installing the mounting rails" o
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3. (optional) Insert the rear stabilization brackets into the mounting rails and then attach the brackets to the UPS. Connecting the batteries WARNING: The unit contains sealed lead-acid battery modules. To prevent fire or chemical burns: • Do not attempt to recharge batteries after removal from the unit. • Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture the batteries. • Do not short the external contacts of the batteries. • Do not immerse the batteries in water. • Do not expose to t
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Connect the battery lead to the battery terminal. Attaching the UPS front bezel Installation 18
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Selecting the UPS voltage configuration Using a small tool, position the DIP switches according to the desired voltage configuration. NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates the default setting. Output voltage Input voltage range DIP switch 1 DIP switch 2 R1500 G2 100 V* 90–106 V Down Down JPN/TWN 110 V 99–116 V Down Up R1500 G2 NA 110 V 99–116 V Down Up 120 V* 108–127 V Up N/A R1500 G2 INTL 220 V 198–233 V Down Up 230 V* 207–243 V Up N/A 240 V 216–254 V Down Down
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Connecting the serial communications port CAUTION: Use only the computer interface cable supplied with the UPS to connect the communications port to the host computer. IMPORTANT: Power management software requires the communications port to be appropriately cabled to the host computer. For information about serial port pin assignment, see "Serial communications port pin assignment (on page 38)" . Connecting the USB communications port Connecting the Network Tr
