APC BK600EI - Manual

P a g e 3 1.4 Test / Alarm Disable switch A dual function Test / Alarm Disable switch (400VA and 600VA models) allows you tocheck for proper operation by initiating a transfer to on-battery operation. This testensures that the UPS is not overloaded and will support the system load during an actualpo...

P a g e 5 2.0 Sécurité ! Attention! ■ Po ur réduir e le risque d’élect rocution, débranc hez la prise princ ip ale de la sourced’alimentation permanente (Uninterrup tible Power Source), avant d’instal ler le câbled’interface allant à l’ordinateur (si utilisé). Ne rebranc hez le bloc d’alime ntation ...

P a g e 6 2.0 Sicherheit ! Vorsicht! ■ Um die Gefahr eines elektris chen Schlages auf e in Minimum zu reduzieren, dieunte rbrechung sfre ie St romversorgung v om Stromnetz t rennen, be vor g gf. ein Computer-Schnittst el lensignalkabel anges chlossen w ird. D as Netzkab el e rst nach H erstellung al...

P a g e 7 2.0 ¡ Seguridad ! ¡Atencion! n Para reduc ir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, desconecte de la red la Fuente de ene rgíaininterrumpible antes de instalar el cable de señalizac ión de interfaz de la computadora (sise usa). Vue lva a c onectar el conductor flexible de alimentac ión solamente...

P a g e 8 3.0 Installation 3.1 Receiving inspection Once the UPS has been removed from its shipping container, it should be inspected fordamage that may have occurred while in transit. Immediately notify the carrier and placeof purchase if any damage is found. Two output jumper cords are provided wi...

P a g e 9 ferroresonant type regulating transformers are not recommended. Use of a surgesuppressor connected to the output of this UPS may unnecessarily load the UPS when on-battery. This UPS contains high performance surge suppression - additional suppressioncomponents are not required and are not ...

P a g e 1 0 should be recharged before conducting the following Test for proper operation (section 3.7 ) and to ensure that the UPS will provide expected run time. The UPS may be used immediately upon receipt, but may not provide expected run time in the event of a utilityfailure. The battery will r...

Page 11 capacity of the UPS, don’t worry. The next section describes a test that you can performto determine whether or not your equipment and the UPS are compatible, even if thecomputed power requirement of your equipment is 50% greater than the capacity of theUPS! 3.6.5 Once all power requirement ...

P a g e 1 2 Note: Do not plug laser printers into this UPS! The power require- ments of a typical laser printer are much larger than the requirementsof other computer peripherals and may trip the UPS’s rear panelcircuit breaker. Plug laser printers into a quality surge suppressor.Remember that print...

Page 13 Block diagram showing all major components of your UPS. 4.0 Principles of Operation Below is a block diagram showing the major components of your UPS. These blocks aredescribed on the following pages, and are labelled accordingly. 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4...

P a g e 1 4 4.1 Noise and surge suppression The UPS contains high performance EMI/RFI (Electro-Magnetic and Radio FrequencyInterference) noise and surge suppression circuitry to protect your computer equipment.The UPS provides this suppression continuously, whether or not it is turned on. Nor-mally,...

Page 15 4.2 Load transfer switch The load transfer switch is actually an electro-dynamic relay which serves to rapidlytransfer your computer equipment (load) from the utility to the UPS’s alternate powersource in the event of a utility failure. When the utility is restored to within safe limits, the...

P a g e 1 6 4.6 Transformer The UPS’s transformer is an electrical component which “steps up” the output voltage ofthe inverter to the normal utility line voltage. In addition, it serves to isolate the UPS fromequipment failures. 4.7 Monitoring and control electronics This block is the “brain” of th...

P a g e 1 8 5.0 Controls and indicators 5.1 Power I/0 switch The power I/0 switch controls power to the UPS and its output receptacles. When the switch is on, the UPS operates and yourcomputer equipment will be powered. When the switch is off, theUPS is de-energized and your equipment is unpowered. ...

Page 27 7.1 Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE UPS will not turn on (lamp withinpower I/0 switch is not illuminated),but beeps when power I/0 s wit chis on. 1. Line cord plug is loose. 1. Check fit of line cord plug. 2. Rear panel circuit breaker istripped. 2. Circuit breake...

Page 29 7.2 Replacing the Battery You can expect to receive 3 to 6 years of service life from the UPS's battery when installedin a cool, dry location. If you suspect the battery is weak, allow the UPS to charge thebattery for at least 6 hours and perform the Test for proper operation described in se...

P a g e 3 0 7.3 Obtaining Service The troubleshooting chart in section 7.1 covers most of the difficulties that a user may encounter under conditions other than a failure of the UPS itself. For problems notcovered in the chart, follow the below listed instructions. ■ See the troubleshooting chart an...

Page 31 8.0 Storing the UPS 8.1 Storage Conditions The UPS should be covered and stored in an upright position, in a cool, dry location. TheUPS should be stored with the battery in a fully charged state. This means that the UPSshould be allowed to charge the battery for at least 6 hours before the U...

P a g e 3 2 9.0 Run Time Versus Load Load Model 250 Mode l 400 Model 600 Typical computer load 75 VA 29 min 72 min 105min Typical monochrome mainframeterminal 100 VA 23 min 47 min 79 min Small desktop system with 12"monitor 150 VA 14 min 30 min 54 min Point of sale system (cashr egist ers) 200 V...

Page 33 10.0 Specifications 10.1 Input Nominal input voltage: single phase 230 Vac. Nominal input frequency: 50 or 60 Hz, selected by option switch #4. 10.2 Transfer Characteristics Frequency limits for on-line operation: ±5% of the nominal 50 or 60 Hz. Low input voltage limit for on-line operation:...

P a g e 3 4 10.5 Surge and noise suppression Surge energy rating : 320 Joules (one time, 10/1000µs waveform). Surge current capability : 6500 Amp peak (one time, 8/20µs waveform). Surge response time : 0 ns (instantaneous) normal mode. Noise filter : full time EMI/RFI suppression, 100 kHz to 10 MHz....

Page 35 Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives: 89/336/EEC,73/23/EEC,92/31/EEC,93/68/EEC,91/157/EEC Standards to which conformity is declared: EN55022, EN50082-1, EN50091, EN60950 Manufacturer's Name and Address: American Power Conversion132 Fairgrounds RoadWest Kingston, Rhode ...

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