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Back-UPS RS 550 Installation & Operation
Inventory Safety
Do not install
the UPS in
direct
sunlight, in
excessive heat,
humidity, or in contact with fluids.
Do not connect a laser printer or hair
dryer to the unit.
Ensure that the connected equipment
does not exceed the maximum load.
Overview
Front panel Rear Panel
Mute Ethernet ports
Power On/Off Circuit breaker
Display/Menu Master outlet
Display interface Battery Back-UPS outlets
Surge protected outlets
Controlled outlets
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Connect the equipment Connect the equipment 1.Connect equipment to the Battery Backup and Surge Protection outlets. When the Back-UPS is receiving AC power, these outlets will supply power to connected equipment. During a power outage or other utility problems, the Battery Backup Controlled by outlets receive power for a limited time from the unit. MASTER MASTER 2.Use the AC power cord to connect the Back-UPS directly to a utility power outlet. 3.Connect a router or cable modem to the corr
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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 Other status indicators AVR: The Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) feature will compensate for excessively low input voltages, without using battery power.When the AVR symbol is
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Unit sensitivity Adjust the sensitivity of the UPS to control when it will switch to battery power; the higher the sensitivity, the more often the unit will switch to battery power. 1.Ensure the unit is connected to utility power, but is OFF. 2.Press and hold the POWER button for six seconds. The LOAD CAPACITY bar will flash on and off, indicating that the unit is in programming mode. 3.Press POWER again to rotate through the menu options. Stop at selected sensitivity. The unit will beep to
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Function Button Quick-Reference Timing UPS Function Button Description (seconds) Status Power Power On Press POWER to start receiving input utility power. If A/C input 0.2 Off power is not available, the unit will run on battery power. Power Off The unit is not receiving input utility power, but is providing 2On surge protection. Display Status Inquiry Verify the status or condition of the unit. The LCD will illuminate 0.2 On for 60 seconds. Full-Time/Power- The LCD will illuminate and the
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Back-UPS will not switch on. The unit is not connected to utility power. Ensure that the unit is securely connected to an AC outlet. The circuit breaker has been tripped. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the unit. 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 trip. The internal battery is not connected. Connect the battery. The
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Specifications t VA 550 VA Service Maximum Load 330 W If the Back-UPS arrived damaged, notify the carrier. Nominal Input Voltage 230 V Online Input Voltage Range If the Back-UPS requires service, do not return it to the dealer. 176 - 282 V Frequency Range 1.Consult the Troubleshooting section to eliminate common 50/60 Hz + 1 Hz problems. On-battery Waveshape Step-approximated sine-wave 2.If the problem persists, go to http://www.apc.com/support/. Typical Recharge Time 12 hours 3.If the problem
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