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Page 3 - Introduction; NSTALLATION; Unpack

1 Introduction This APC Smart-UPS is a modular Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for high availability applications such as data centers and mission critical processes, designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges from reaching your equipment. The UPS filters small utility line fluctu...

Page 4 - Mount the UPS in the Rack and Connect the Battery; Rear

2 Mount the UPS in the Rack and Connect the Battery Attention: Install the rails following the instructions in the rail kit. Rear

Page 5 - Tower Configuration; Press and hold the black switch (see location

3 Tower Configuration Press and hold the black switch (see location designation on UPS) to the right while removing the power processing module. Note: Place the UPS in the final operating loca- tion prior to module reinstallation. Snap the display bezel out the rear to begin rotation. Rear

Page 6 - TART UP; Connect Equipment to the UPS; Rear Panels; Connect the UPS to the Network (if Applicable); Network Connectors; Serial and USB ports cannot be used simultaneously.; Start the UPS; = Use country specific 10 A with C14 input

4 2: S TART UP Connect Equipment to the UPS Rear Panels 1500 VA, 120 V: 1500 VA, 230 V: 3000 VA, 120 V: 3000 VA, 230 V: Note: • The ‘outlet groups’ can be controlled through the network software. See Network Management Card documentation. • A laser printer draws significantly more power than other t...

Page 7 - Battery Operation

5 The battery will charge to full capacity during the first few hours of normal operation. Do not expect full ‘on battery’ capability during this initial charge period. 2. After the UPS has ended the immediate self-test with online LED illumination, check the front display for any fault indicators (...

Page 8 - Front Display Panel; ing

6 3: B ASIC O PERATION Front Display Panel I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTION Online The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment. AVR The UPS is compensating for either a high or low utility voltage. On Battery The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. Overload The connec...

Page 9 - Troubleshooting

7 F EATURE F UNCTION Self-Test Automatic: The UPS performs a self-test automatically when turned on, and every two weeks thereafter (by default). During the self-test, the UPS briefly operates the connected equipment on battery. Manual: Press and hold the button for a few seconds to initiate the sel...

Page 12 - Storage; See your dealer or contact APC (see; Power Processing Module Replacement; Press and hold the black switch (see loca-

10 5: S TORAGE , M AINTENANCE , S HIPPING , AND S ERVICE 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. ...

Page 13 - Shipping; mation; Service; Contact Information; Support

11 Shipping 1. Shut down and disconnect any equipment attached to the UPS. 2. Shut down the UPS, and disconnect the UPS from the utility power outlet. 3. Unplug the battery connector. For further shipping instructions and to obtain appropriate packing materials, contact APC (see Contact Infor- matio...

Page 14 - ROUBLESHOOTING

12 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to APC for assis-tance with complex UPS problems. P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION UPS WILL NOT TURN ON UPS not connected to utility power supply. Check that the power cord from the U...

Page 15 - User Configurable Items

13 P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION NOT ALL OUTLETS ARE POWERED One or more of the outlet groups (labeled ‘1’, ‘2’, and ‘3’) are shut off via the net-work interface connection. Access the UPS control panel via the network interface connection and check the status of the outlets. If the s...

Page 16 - Replace battery

14 P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION THE OVERLOAD LED IS ILLUMINATED AND THE UPS EMITS A SUSTAINED ALARM TONE The UPS is overloaded. The connected equipment is draw-ing more VA or more Watts than the UPS can sustain. The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load.” The alarm ...

Page 17 - Operation

15 P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION THE BYPASS LED IS ILLUMINATED The UPS has briefly directed power around the power proc-essing module during a startup sequence. Nothing. This is a normal behavior of the UPS during startup. The UPS has directed power around the power processing module ...

Page 19 - Limited Warranty

17 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective prod...

APC 1500 VA - Manual

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