APC BK500IACH - Manual

APC

®

BK500IACH

User’s Manual

990-2058A Revision 2 8/99

Inspect

The following items should be inside the box:

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User’s Manual

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UPS

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Warranty Registration Form

Notify the carrier if there is damage. Please fill out
the Warranty Registration Form to obtain warranty
coverage.

P l a c e t h e U P S

Provide 2.5 cm clearance on top and sides for
adequate airflow around unit.

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Avoid direct sunlight.

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Avoid excessive heat.

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Avoid excessive humidity or liquids.

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Avoid excessive dust.

C o n n e c t U P S t o p o w e r

Connect the UPS directly to the wall outlet.

Do

not power the UPS using a surge suppressor or
power strip.

Battery Charging

: The UPS battery charges

whenever the UPS is connected to utility
power. Typically, less than six hours is required
to charge the battery fully. Operating runtime is
reduced until the battery is fully charged.

C o n n e c t e q u i p m e n t t o

U P S

Battery Backup Outlets (2)

Connect computer, monitor, or external drive to
these black outlets. These outlets provide
battery backup, EMI filtering, line conditioning,
and surge protection. Battery power is
automatically provided in case of power outage.
Power (utility or battery) is not supplied to these
outlets when the UPS is switched Off.

Surge Protection Outlet (1)

Connect a printer, fax machine, or scanner to this
white highlighted outlet. This outlet does not provide
power during a power outage.

This outlet is always

On (when utility power is available) and is not
controlled by the On/Off switch.

Do not connect a printer to either Battery
Backup outlet.

Do not connect a surge suppressor, power strip,
or extension cord to the UPS.

S w i t c h O n a n d t e s t

t h e U P S

1.

Press the On/Off switch downward to switch
the UPS On.

The switch will light up when it is in the On
position and utility power is available.

Off On

2.

Switch On connected equipment.

3.

Test the UPS by disconnecting the UPS
power plug from the wall outlet. The UPS
should beep and power connected equipment
without any interruption.

A u d i b l e I n d i c a t o r s

C o m p u t e r S h u t d o w n

The table below lists sounds generated by the UPS which can be used to determine the UPS status. The status of the switch light (On or Off), in addition to the
generated sound, can be used to more specifically indicate a condition. Additional information can be found in the Troubleshooting section on the next page.

Audible Indicator

Switch

Light

Description

Solution

Single beep

On

A brief power loss has occurred.

No action is necessary. UPS is performing
properly.

One beep every 5 seconds

On

Utility voltage is outside acceptable
limits.

UPS is operating properly but you should
promptly perform the Computer Shutdown
procedure.

Off

UPS has shutdown to protect the
battery.

Leave the UPS plugged in to enable it to
recharge the battery when utility power returns.

Continuous Tone

On

Battery capacity is low and remaining
run time is short.

Immediately

perform the Computer Shutdown

procedure.

On

Connected equipment is drawing too
much power from the UPS.

If utility power is powering devices

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Disconnect one (or more) connected devices
from the UPS - until the tone is not sounded.
Then switch the UPS Off and then On.

Off

Power demand exceeded the UPS
capacity so much that the UPS had to
shutdown.

If the UPS battery is powering devices

-

Disconnect one (or more) connected devices
from the UPS - until the tone is not sounded.

When the UPS is operating On Battery the procedure
below can be performed to conserve battery charge:

1.

Save important working files.

2.

Exit all applications.

3.

Exit the operating system.

4.

Switch the UPS Off.

C i r c u i t B r e a k e r

If an overload is severe, the circuit breaker may trip
(the resettable center plunger of the circuit breaker
pops out).

If the circuit breaker trips:
1.

Disconnect nonessential load equipment from the
UPS to eliminate the overload.

2.

Press the breaker plunger back “in” to restart the
UPS.

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s

Expected Runtime for a
Typical PC (110W)

19 minutes

(For more accurate runtime information consult http://www..apcc.com/sizing)

Acceptable Input Voltage

0 - 320 V AC, Single Phase

Nominal Input Voltage

220 - 240 VAC

Nominal Input Frequency

50 Hz

Transfer Voltage

165

Transfer Time

12 ms (maximum)

Maximum Load

500VA, 300W

On Battery Output Voltage

230 VAC ± 8%

On Battery Frequency

50 Hz - unless synchronized to utility during deep brownout

On Battery Waveshape

Stepped approximation of a sine-wave

Output Over Current Protection

Overcurrent and short-circuit protected, latching shutdown on overload

Typical Battery Life

3 to 6 years, depending on number of discharge cycles and ambient temperature

Operating Temperature

0 to 40

°

C

Storage Temperature

-15 to 45

°

C

Operating and Storage Relative
Humidity

0 to 95%, non-condensing

UPS Size (H x W x D)

15.0 x 8.9 x 35.6 cm

UPS Weight

7.0 kg

Shipping Weight

8.2 kg

APC is a registered trademark of

American Power Conversion Corp.

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