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MN 325/MN 525
User’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions....... ... .. ... ... ... ...1 Battery Replacement Instructions..... 8 Description……………………………..1 LED Indicators………………………..10 Determining Power Requirements…..2 Trouble Shooting Guide…………… .11 Hardware Installation Guide………….2 Specifications………………………. 12 Software Installation Guide…………..3 Declaration of Conformity ………… .13 Software User Manual………………..4 Warranty... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 14 Thank you for purchasing a MI
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS) This manual contains important safety instruc- grounded. If you need to de-energize this equip- tions. Please read and follow all instructions ment, turn off and unplug the UPS. carefully during installation and operation of UPS. CAUTION! To avoid electrical shock, turn off the Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to UPS and unplug it from the AC power source
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INSPECTION The package contents: (1) MINUTEMAN PowerCenter software (floppy disk); (1) Serial interface cable (DB-9); (1) Telephone cable; (1) User’s Manual; (1) Warranty registration card; (1) Platinum Protection Policy; (1) UPS. HOW TO DETERMINE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR EQUIPMENT 1. Make sure that the total Volt-Amp (VA) requirements of your computer, monitor and peripheral equipment does not exceed 1200VA for the MN 325 or 1440VA for the MN 525. 2. Ensure that the equipme
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 5. Plug the UPS into a 2 pole, 3 wire grounding receptacle (AC wall outlet). Make sure the wall branch outlet is protected by a fuse or circuit breaker and does not service equipment with large electrical demands (e.g. refrigerator, copier, etc…). Note: DO NOT use extension cords, power or surge strips on the input or the output of the UPS. 6. Depress the power switch to turn the UPS on. The power on indicator light will
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When your computer restarts, the MINUTE- Software Icon MAN PowerCenter software will appear on your screen for a few seconds, and then mini- mize. It will appear as a blue and white battery icon located in the system tray, near the clock. FOR WINDOWS 2000 1. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click on Power Options. 3. On the UPS Tab, click Select. 4. In the UPS Selection Dialog Box, under Manufacturers, click None. 5. Exit to the desktop.
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 5. Shutdown Button: Click the shutdown button to open the Scheduled Shutdown Window. 6. Battery OK Indicator: This indicator appears in a green color when AC power is normal and the UPS and software are communicating. 7. AC Power Indicator: This indicator appears in a green color when AC power in normal. When the power fails, the indicator will change to a red color with an “X” through it. 8. Scheduled Shutdown: If ther
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MINUTEMAN POWERCENTER SHUTDOWN WINDOW 1. Display Window: Any schedule information will be displayed here. 2. Special Setting: This option is used to schedule a shutdown at a specific date and time. 3. Weekly Setting: This option is used to schedule a shutdown for a specific time and day of the week. 4. OK Button: This button is used to exit the window. 5. Add Button: This button is used to add an item to the schedule. 6. Clear Button: This button is used to delete the sele
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Note: You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the administrator’s group to make these changes. Network policies may also prevent you from making these changes. Please contact your network administrator for further assistance. TESTING YOUR UPS SYSTEM Once you have set up your UPS system, you may wish to test it. Make sure that the UPS has been charged for at least 4-hours before performing this test. I
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REPLACING THE BATTERY (Authorized Service Personnel) CAUTION! Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before servicing the bat- tery. Service the battery under the supervision of Authorized Service Personnel knowledgeable of batteries and their precautions. CAUTION! Use only the specified type of battery. See your dealer for replacement batteries. CAUTION! The battery may present risk of electrical shock. Do not dispose of battery in a fire, as it may explode. Follow al
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE MN 525 Retaining Screws 6. Disconnect the battery positive (red) wire from the battery positive (+) terminal. 7. Turn the power switch on, to discharge the UPS. 8. Disconnect the battery negative (black) wire from the battery negative (-) terminal. 9. Remove the defective battery from the battery compartment. 10. Install the new battery into the battery compartment. 11.
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DEFINITIONS FOR ILLUMINATED LED INDICATORS CONDITION Site Circuit Power Wiring Alarm Breaker ON Fault On Off Set Off Normal Mode Two Utility Failure- the UPS is in the battery Off On/Off Set Beeps mode. Rapid Utility Failure- The UPS is in the battery Off On/Off Set Beeps mode and will run out of battery-power shortly. Two System Overload- Occurs when connected Beeps equipment exceeds the rating of UPS. Turn Off Off Up or the UPS off, unplug at
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Full-time Circuit breaker has Turn the UPS off and unplug at least one surge protec- tripped due to an piece of equipment. Wait 10-seconds, tion outlets overload. reset the circuit breaker by depressing the stop provid- button, and then turn the UPS on. ing power to equipment. The UPS Battery not fully Recharge the battery for at least 4-hours. does not charged. per
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SPECIFICATIONS Model number MN 325 MN 525 VA/Watt rating 325VA/185W 525VA/275W Input Voltage (AC Mode) 100VAC to 140VAC Input Frequency 57 Hz to 63 Hz Output Voltage (AC 100VAC to 140VAC Mode) Output Voltage (Battery 120VAC ± 5% Mode) Output Frequency 60Hz ±1Hz unless synchronized to utility (Battery Mode) Transfer Time 4ms Typical Max. Load for battery- 325VA 525VA powered Outlets 185W 275W Max. Combined load for Surge Only and battery- 10Amps 12Amps powered Outlets
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): UL-1778 Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared: FCC CLASS B Manufacturer’s Name: Para Systems, Inc. (MINUTEMAN UPS) Manufacturer’s Address: 1455 LeMay Drive; Carrollton, Texas 75007 USA Type of Equipment: Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) Model No: MN 325, MN 525 Year of Manufacturer: Beginning February 28, 2003
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Limited Product Warranty Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants this equipment, when properly applied and operated within specified conditions, against faulty materials (excluding the Batteries) or workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants the Batteries for a period of two years from the date of purchase. For equipment sites within the United States and Canada, this warranty covers repair or replacement of defecti
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For more information, contact us at: MINUTEMAN UPS / Para Systems, Inc. 1455 LeMay Drive Carrollton, Texas 75007 Tel: (972) 446-7363 Fax: (972) 446-9011 Email: info@minutemanups.com Web: www.minutemanups.com UPS Sizing: www.sizemyups.com Entire contents copyright ©2002 MINUTEMAN UPS / Para Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. PN: 34000224 R
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MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Addendum Installing PowerCenter on Windows XP (Home and Professional) 1) Click on Start and then click on Control Panel. 2) Double-click on Power Options then click on the UPS tab. 3) Set the manufacturer to None. 4) Exit to the desktop and shutdown your computer. 5) Turn the UPS off and unplug it. 6) Connect the serial interface cable to serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the back of the computer. (Not
