APC POWERCELL - Manual

Page 5 2.0 Safety ! Caution! CAUTION ! ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the Uninterruptible Power Source from the mains before installing a computer interface signal cable (whenused). Reconnect the power cord only after all signalling interconnections havebeen made. ■ Connect the U...

Page 6 2.0 Sécurité ! Attention! ATTENTION! ■ Pour réduire le risque d’électrocution, débranchez la prise principale de la source d’alimentation permanente (Uninterruptible Power Source), avantd’installer le câble d’interface allant à l’ordinateur (si utilisé). Ne rebranchez lebloc d’alimentation qu...

Page 7 2.0 ¡ Seguridad ! ¡Atencion! ¡ATENCION! ■ Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, desconecte de la red la Fuente de energía ininterrumpible antes de instalar el cable de señalización de interfaz dela computadora (si se usa). Vuelva a conectar el conductor flexible de alimentaciónsolamen...

Page 8 3.0 Installation 3.1 Receiving inspection Once your PowerCell has been removed from its shipping container, it should beinspected for damage that may have occurred while in transit. Immediatelynotify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found. The packingmaterials are made from ...

Page 9 3.0 Installation 3.4 Connecting to the utility Your PowerCell is furnished with a 6 foot line cord terminated with a standardNEMA 5-15P three pronged plug. The UPS must be plugged into a 2 pole, 3 wiregrounding receptacle. If an extension cord must be used between the UPS andthe nearest wall ...

Page 10 3.0 Installation 3.6 Connecting equipment to the PowerCell To ensure that your computer equipment will be protected during a utility failureand that you receive expected run time, it is important that you determine thetotal power needs of the equipment you wish to protect with the PowerCell....

Page 11 3.0 Installation 3.6 Connecting equipment to the PowerCell (continued) requirement of your equipment is 50% greater than the capacity of the UPS! 3.6.5 Once all power requirement figures have been converted to VA units and added together, simply determine whether the power requirements of yo...

Page 12 3.0 Installation 3.6 Connecting equipment to the PowerCell (continued) 3.6.7 Once you have determined that your equipment and the UPS are compat- ible, plug your equipment into the UPS’s rear panel output receptacles. Note: Do not plug laser printers into your PowerCell! The power requiremen...

Page 14 4.0 Principles of operation Below is a block diagram showing the major components of your PowerCell UPS.These blocks are described on the following pages. Block diagram showing all major components of your UPS.

Page 15 4.0 Principles of operation 4.1 Noise and surge suppression Your PowerCell contains high performance EMI/RFI (Electro-Magnetic andRadio Frequency Interference) noise and surge suppression circuitry to protectyour computer equipment. The PowerCell provides this suppression continu-ously, whet...

Page 16 4.0 Principles of operation 4.2 Load transfer switch The load transfer switch is actually an electro-dynamic relay which serves torapidly transfer your computer equipment (load) from the utility to the PowerCell’salternate power source in the event of a utility failure. When the utility is r...

Page 19 5.0 Controls and indicators 5.1 Power I/0 switch The power I/0 switch controls power to the PowerCell and its output receptacles. When the switch is on, the PowerCell oper-ates and your computer equipment will be powered. When theswitch is off, the PowerCell is de-energized and your equipmen...

Page 20 6.0 UPS monitoring This applies to the NETWORK PowerCell only. American Power Conversion offers a UPS monitoring / computer shut down solution formost all applications. After taking a look at the descriptions in this section, please callour toll-free number for additional technical and order...

Page 21 6.0 UPS monitoring 6.3 PowerChute ® Software PowerChute software provides complete data protection for most operatingsystems. This software is a background process that monitors the UPS througha RS-232 serial port on the host. PowerChute offers user notification of impend-ing shutdown, power...

Page 25 7.0 Difficulty 7.1 Troubleshooting chart PR O BL EM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE UPS will not turn on (lamp withinpower I/0 switch is not illuminated),but beeps when power I/0 switchis on. 1. Line cord plug is loose. 1. Check fit of line cord plug. 2. Rear panel circuit breaker istripped. 2...

Page 27 7.0 Difficulty 7.2 Replacing the battery You can expect to receive 3 to 6 years of service life from the PowerCell's batterywhen installed in a cool, dry location. If you suspect the battery is weak, allowthe UPS to charge the battery for at least 12 hours and perform the Test for properoper...

Page 28 7.0 Difficulty 7.3 Obtaining Service The troubleshooting chart in section 7.1 covers most of the difficulties that a usermay encounter under conditions other than a failure of the PowerCell itself. Forproblems not covered in the chart, follow the below listed instructions. ■ See the troubles...

Page 29 8.0 Storing the UPS 8.1 Storage conditions The PowerCell should be covered and stored in an upright position, in a cool, drylocation. The PowerCell should be stored with the battery in a fully charged state.This means that the UPS should be allowed to charge the battery for at least 6hours b...

Page 30 9.0 Run time versus load Note: Run times are given at 25°C (77°F). Load values given in VA (Volt-Amps). Load PowerCell Models Typical computer load P CP ER PCPRO P CNET 50 VA 37 min 100 min 145 min Typical ASCII terminal 75 VA 29 min 72 min 105 min Macintosh SE/30 100 VA 23 min 47 min 79 min...

Page 31 10.0 Specifications 9.1 Input Nominal input voltage: single phase 120 Vac. Nominal input frequency: 60 Hz. 9.2 Transfer Characteristics Frequency limits for on-line operation: 60 Hz, ±5%. Low input voltage limit for on-line operation: 103 Vac. 9.3 Output Characteristics Maximum load: 250 VA ...