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Installation and Operation
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Back-UPS BX1300G/BN1350G/BX1500G
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Safety and General Information
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is
excessive dust or humidity.
The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery
life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality AC power, and frequent short
duration discharges will shorten battery life.
Connect the Back-UPS
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™ PowerChute Personal Edition Software Overview PowerChute Personal Edition Software allows you to use your computer to access additional power protection and management features of the Back-UPS. Using PowerChute, you can: • Preserve work in progress during a power outage by putting your computer into Hibernate mode. When the power returns, the computer will appear exactly as it did before the power outage. • Configure the Back-UPS management features, such as power-saving outlets, shutdown p
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Connect the Equipment Telephone/ Connect a telephone cable to the In port, and a modem to the Out Network port port. Data port To use PowerChute Personal Edition, connect the supplied USB software cable or serial cable. Ground Connect the ground lead from an additional surge suppression device screw such as a stand-alone data line surge protector. Building The LED illuminates when there is no ground circuit, an overloaded Wiring Fault neutral, or there is a reversed polarity in the
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Operation Power-Saving feature This Back-UPS is equipped with power saving outlets that conserve electricity. Configure the Back- UPS to recognize a Master device, such as a computer or an A/V receiver, and controlled peripheral devices, such as a printer, speakers, or a scanner. When the Master device goes into Standby or Hibernation mode, or is turned off, the controlled device(s) will be turned off as well. The Back-UPS ships with this Power-Saving feature DISABLED. To configure this featur
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Front panel buttons and display Use the buttons on the front panel of the Back-UPS and the display interface to configure the Back-UPS. Front panel MUTE button POWER button DISPLAY button Display On Line: The Back-UPS is supplying conditioned AC power to connected equipment. Power-Saving Function: The MASTER and CONTROLLED outlets are enabled. The power-saving feature is active when the master device goes into Standby or Hibernation mode. Load Capacity: The load capacity percentage is
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Modes of operation Press DISPLAY to scroll through the display screens. On Line Mode On Battery Mode Input Voltage Estimated runtime in minutes Counter Power Event Counter Estimated run time Output Voltage Load in Watts Input Voltage Load in % Load in Watts Output Voltage Load in % Output Frequency Output Frequency Status indicators Status LED Audible Alarms Audible Alarm Terminates Overload The alarm stops when nonessential Constant tone An overload condition has occurred equipment is disco
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Feature Quick-Reference Timing UPS Function Button Description (seconds) Status Power POWER ON Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the Back-UPS and operate on 0.2 Off AC power. If AC input power is not available the Back-UPS will operate on battery power. POWER OFF Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn off the Back-UPS. 2On The Back-UPS will continue to provide surge protection to the Surge Protection outlets. Display Status Inquiry Verify the status or condition of the Back-UPS. The L
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The Back-UPS is not connected to AC Be sure that the Back-UPS is securely Back-UPS will not turn on. power. connected to an AC outlet. The circuit breaker has been tripped. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Back-UPS. Reset the circuit breaker. Re- connect equipment one item at a time. If the circuit breaker is tripped again, disconnect the device that caused the event. The internal battery is not connected. Connect the batter
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Specifications Model 1500 VA 1350 VA 1300 VA Maximum Load 865 W 810 W 780 W Nominal Input Voltage 120 Vac Online Input Voltage Range 88 Vac to139 Vac Automatic Voltage Regulation + 11.5% Boost Only Frequency Range 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz On battery Waveshape Step approximated sinewave Typical Recharge Time 16 hours Transfer Time 8 ms, maximum º º º º Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) º º º º Storage Temperature -5 to 45 C (23 to 113 F) Unit Dimensions 11.9 × 4.4 × 15.0 in (30.1 × 11.2 × 38
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APC Customer Support Worldwide Internet http://www.apc.com/support Warranty The standard warranty is two (2) years from the date of purchase. APC standard procedure is to replace the original unit with a factory reconditioned unit. Customers who must have the original unit back due to the assignment of asset tags and set depreciation schedules must declare such a need at first contact with an APC Technical Support representative. APC will ship the replacement unit once the defective unit has
