APC RS BR1200 BI-BR - Manual

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Connect Battery

For your security, Back-UPS RS is provided with the battery cable disconnected. The UPS only will work after the cable is connected to the battery terminal.

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Connect the Equipment

The AP9937 Communication Kit can be purchased at any APC dealer or local dealer.

New package battery can be bought from your local dealer. Hold your Back-UPS RS model
number that can be found on rear part of the equipment. Use always APC certified batteries.

Note: UPS detailed specifications are available on www.apc.com/br.

Please DO NOT RETURN Back-UPS RS to the place of purchase
under any circumstances.

990-2767 Rev5 Copyright © 2006 American Power Conversion Corp. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

APC, Back-UPS and PowerChute are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corp.

Battery must be recycled. Please delivery spent batteries
on APC reseller.

The Back-UPS RS indicates operating status using a combination of audible
and visual indicators (leds). Refer to the “Troubleshooting”
section to get further information.

1 – Power LED
2 – Tension adjustment LED
3 – Overloaded/verify LED
4 – Power switch
5 – 220V Circuit breaker

6 – 110V Circuit breaker
7 – Power cable
8 - Data Port
9 - Modem / Phone / Fax Port
10 -Wall Outlet

Frontal

Rear

Place the Back-UPS to avoid:

- Direct sunlight;
- Excessive heat;
- Excessive humidity or contact with fluids.

If you want to use the management function of your Back-UPS, you shall acquire the
communication kit (part number AP9937).

The supplied cable and software provide automatic file saving and shutdown of the
operating system in the case of a sustained power outage.

If you have the communication kit, connect the interface cable to the data port at the
Back-UPS rear and the other end of the cable to the USB port of your computer.

Connect Fax / modem (ADSL) / phone

Back-UPS RS protects a single line (2-wire) fax, modem or phone from surges when it is
connected through the Back-UPS RS as shown.

These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS RS is switched ON. During a power outage
or other utility problems (brownouts,
over-voltages), these outlets will be
powered for a limited time by the
Back-UPS RS. Plug your computer,
monitor, and one other data-sensitive
device (external disk or tape drive)
into these outlets.

Switch on your Back-UPS RS

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Replacing the battery

Warranty

How to buy a AP9937 Communication Kit

How to order replacement battery

Service

APC Contact Information

Problem

Possible Cause

Operation indication

Legend:

Back-UPS RS do not switch on.

Use the table below to solve minor Back-UPS RS installation or operation problems.
Consult APC on-line support or call APC Technical Support for assistance with problems
that cannot be resolved using the table below.

Equipment is connected
to power

Back-UPS beep 4 times
every 30 seconds

The power indicator is on and
Back-UPS RS is buzzing with
continuous and short tones.

The overload/verify battery
indicator flashes and
Back-UPS RS buzzes with
continuous and short tones.

Surge capacity (8 outlets)

Voltage on battery

Frequency on battery

Transfer time

AC surge protection (Full time)

Telephone surge protection

EMI/RFI filter

UPS for overload protection

Circuit breaker resettable of AC input

Battery type

Average life

Recharge time

Net weight

Size (HxWxD)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Operating relative humidity

Operating elevation

Input nominal voltage and
adjustment range

Output voltage and adjustment range

Nominal power

12 Amps (including outlet UPS)

115 Vac ms+/- 6%

60 Hz+/- 1Hz

5 ms typical

450 joules

1 line (2 wires)

Full time

UPS automatically shuts down

if exceeds 110% of evaluated nominal

7A(22AV) / 15 A(115v)

Sealed, maintenance-free lead acid

2 to 4 years, depending on number of

discharge cycles and enviromental temperature.

Usually 12 hours, maximum of 16 hours

33 lb

15,0 kg

7.87x6.50x13.0 inch

20.0x16.5x33.0 cm

+32º to 104ºF

0º to 40ºC

+5º to 113ºF

15º to 45ºC

0 to 95% non-condensing

0 to 10000 feet

0 to 3000m

86 – 149 Vac (115V)

170-260Vac(220V)

115V+/-6%

1200VA / 600 W

Battery is disconnected and/or Unit is not connected
to the power source.

Circuit suit is tripped off

Back-UPS is heavily loaded.

PowerChute Personal Edition software executed
UPS automatic shutdown

Back-UPS RS discharged available power
of your battery.

Equipment does not accept sinusoidal waves
because of UPS approximation.

Back-UPS is using the battery to provide
power to connected equipment.

UPS is overloaded

Unit could be not correctly connected.

Batteries must be charged.

Battery has reached the end of its useful life.

Corrective Action

Connect the battery (Consult Connect the Battery section) and ensure
that is connected on ac outlet.

Reduce number of equipment connected to UPS outlets.
Retrip the circuit breaker, pushing in it.

Ensure the equipment switched on UPS outlets are not overloading its capacity.
Disconnect some equipment if necessary.
It is a regular operation. Reset software.

Back-UPS only can run with battery power during a limited period.
UPS will be shutdown when available battery power is totally empty.
Recharge for 12 hour before continue to use them. Batteries are recharged
when the UPS is connected to power source.

The Back-UPS battery wave outs were designed for computers and peripherals,
not for equipment with motor.

Back-UPS is using the battery to provide power to connected equipment.
UPS is regularly working. You have to save your documents, shutdown
your equipment and the UPS. When the power supply regularly return on,
you can restart the UPS and your equipment.

Disconnect non-essential equipment

Consult “Connect the Battery” section.

Recharge UPS, at least, 12 hours. Restarting the UPS, an automatic test will be run.

If the overload/verify battery indicator still flashing and beeping a continuous and
short tons after the automatic test, batteries must be replaced.

1 Press the lock that is under the UPS
and pull the bezel by the bottom.

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Disconnect the central wires and the protection
fuses from battery terminals.

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Remove battery package from the product and
replace it. UPS is supplying battery power to
the load connected to the Battery outlets.

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Reconnect all cables in the inverse order of
disassembling. Engage the metal cap and
screw it again. Engage the plastic panel superior
part and press it softly on rear until it locks.

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Disconnect the battery and, then, unscrew
the frontal metallic panel

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Turn the cap down and remove it.

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When Back-UPS indicates the need of replacing battery, you should order an APC certified battery pack and proceed as following described:

Indicación

Visual / Audible

Status

Definición

Online – Operation is normal

(Green indicator).

Voltage Regulation –

(Yellow indicator).

Overload –

(Red indicator)

Check battery

Led on.

Beeping 4 times every
30 seconds.

Beeping once every second.

Led on.

The utility power is on security levels.

UPS is running on battery mode and utility
power is not available at the power outlet.

UPS will shutdown in one minute.

The power from the utility power is above or
under the range specified for product.
UPS is automatically regulating voltage
for security levels.

ELed on, constant tone

Flashing once every
second.

UPS is overloaded: disconnect part
of the load connected.

The battery automatic test was not successfully
completed or battery is disconnected.
Consult “troubleshooting” section.

Press the lock that is under the UPS
and pull the bezel at the bottom.

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Connect the battery cable to its terminal
(positive pole)

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Engage the superior part of the panel in the
holes and gently push it till it locks.

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Item

Specification

Battery Back-up plus Surge Protection

Data Port

Modem
Phone / FAX

Wall
Outlet

Wall Outlet

Computer

USB port

Modem/Phone/Fax

The standard warranty is 2 years from the date of purchase. APC’s standard procedure is to replace

the original unit with a factory reconditioned unit. Customers who must have the original unit back

due to assigned asset tags and set depreciation schedules must declare such a need at first contact

with APC Technical Support. APC will ship the replacement unit once the defective unit is received

by the repair department or cross-ship upon the provision of a valid credit card number. The

customer pays for shipping to APC, and APC pays ground freight transportation costs back to the

customer.

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. Consult the “Troubleshooting section” to eliminate common problems.

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. Verify the battery is connected according to “Connect the Battery” and that the Circuit Breaker is not

tripped (see “Troubleshooting section”).

If you still have questions, please contact APC via www.apc.com/br or at one of the phone numbers

listed below.

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. Before contacting APC, please be sure to keep at hands the date purchased, UPS model, and serial

number (on rear part of unit).

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. If necessary, Technical Support Representative will issue a Return Material Authorization Number

(RMA#).

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. Pack the unit properly to avoid shipment damage. Never use foam beads for packaging. Damage

sustained in transit is not covered under warranty (insuring the package for full value is recom-

mended).

USA/Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Worldwide
Web Site
Online Technical Support

1.800.800.4272
+52.292.0253 / 52.292.0255
+0800.555.272
+1.401.789.5735
www.apc.com/br
http://support.apc.com

Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unit.
This will initiate an automatic test.

A single short beep and the green On-Line indicator confirms that Back-UPS is on
and ready to protect your equipments. The Back-UPS RS is on and ready to
provide protection.

The Back-UPS RS should charge for at least 12 hours to ensure sufficient runtime.
The unit is being charged whenever it is connected to utility power, whether the
unit is turned ON or OFF.

In case you have the AP9937 Communication Kit, install PowerChute Personal
Edition® software

To install the software, insert the CD-ROM into the drive and follow the on-screen
instructions. Refer to the software documentation to get further using instructions
and functionality.

Connected equipment out off
power.

NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection.
Before connecting the battery, unplug the Back-UPS from wall outlet and also all equipement connected to the UPS. This is not a hot swap unit.

2) Press the top of the plastic panel
and twist the bottom part as shown
in the picture.

1) Press the lock that is
under the product.

Some resistance to
dismount the plastic
panel will be noticed.

This is normal.

2) Press the top of the plastic panel
and twist the bottom part as shown
in the picture.

1) Press the lock that is
under the product.

Some resistance to
dismount the plastic
panel will be noticed.

This is normal.

NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection.
Before connecting the battery, unplug the Back-UPS from wall outlet and also all equipement connected to the UPS. This is not a hot swap unit.