Page 3 - Safety Information
i Safety Information 1. Read this manual - Read all of the safety and operating instructions before installing and operating this device. 2. Keep this manual - Retain this manual, and all of the safety information that came with this device. 3. Warnings - Comply with all warnings presented in this m...
Page 4 - Specifications
ii 15. Power Lines - Do not locate outside antenna systems near overhead power lines, or other electric light or power circuits, or where they may fall on or otherwise come in contact with these power sources. If you allow the ladder being used, or the antenna itself to come into contact with these ...
Page 5 - Registration; Protect Your Investment; Note; Safety Symbols; Warnings
iii Registration Verification Confirmation Registering your pur-chase now guaran-tees that you will receive all the infor-mation and special offers you qualify for as the owner of this product. Registering your pur-chase now provides you with a way to con-firm yourself as the owner of the product in...
Page 6 - Class B Labeling and Instruction Manual Requirements
iv Class B Labeling and Instruction Manual Requirements Devices subject to Certification must be labeled with a Federal Communica-tions Commission (FCC) Identifier. Devices subject to Verification or Certifica-tion must be labeled with the following compliance statement: This device complies with Pa...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
v Table of Contents Page Safety Information i Protect Your Investment iii Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1 Proven Expertise… Proven Reliability 1-1 Package Contents 1-2 Safety Precautions 1-2 Unit Power Capacity 1-2 Features 1-3 Communications and Management 1-3 Environmental Monitoring 1-4 Pure Sine Wa...
Page 8 - Unit will not turn on.; Appendix A - Specifications
vi Page Connecting the Components 2-12S20BLK Setup 2-13 Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting 3-1 Unit will not turn on. 3-2 Connected equipment reboots or turns off during or after the unit switches to battery power 3-2 REPLACE BATTERY LED is illuminated 3-3 Contact Information 3-3 Limited Warranty 3-4 Appen...
Page 9 - C h a p t e r; Introduction; Proven Expertise... Proven Reliability
1-1 C h a p t e r 1 Introduction Figure 1. S20BLK Power Conditioner with Battery Backup (Front View) Proven Expertise… Proven Reliability From corporate data centers to home offices, APC is regarded as a leading innovator, designer and manufacturer of high-quality power protection solutions. With it...
Page 10 - Item
1-2 Package Contents Your S20BLK Power Conditioner package should contain the following: Safety Precautions Ensure you have read and understand all of the safety information located in the front of this manual. If you have any questions concerning any of the safety information, or if you are concern...
Page 11 - Features; Communications and Management; Universal Serial Bus
1-3 Features The S20BLK Power Conditioner’s major features are described in the following paragraphs. Communications and Management A universal serial bus (USB) port, RS-232 port, and Network Management Card (embedded Web server) provide multiple methods for monitoring and managing the S20BLK, and t...
Page 12 - Network Management Card; Environmental Monitoring; Pure Sine Wave Battery Backup
1-4 Network Management Card An Ethernet port is located on the S20BLK rear panel, and enables the S20BLK’s embedded Network Management Card (NMC) to connect to any Ethernet network. The NMC (Web server) enables users to remotely monitor and manage the S20BLK from any Web browser. All 12 outlets can ...
Page 13 - Front and Rear Panel Descriptions; Front Panel Controls and Indicators
1-5 Isolated Noise Filter Banks The S20BLK isolated noise filer banks (INFB) eliminate electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI and RFI) that, when severe enough, can negatively impact sound and video quality. Each filter bank is electrically isolated from the other filter banks to prev...
Page 14 - Status Indicator
1-6 Figure 2. Front Panel Controls and Indicators DELAYED 1 Status Indicator When lit (blue), conditioned power is being supplied to equipment connected to the rear-panel outlets marked Switched Delayed 1 . ON BATTERY Status Indicator When lit (orange), the Power Conditioner is operating on power fr...
Page 17 - Rear Panel Controls and Connectors; pure sine wave battery backup power.
1-9 Rear Panel Controls and Connectors The rear panel connectors for the S20BLK Conditioner are shown in Figure 3. Each numbered callout corresponds to a numbered description in the list that follows Figure 3. Figure 3. Rear Panel Connectors, Indicator, and Circuit Breaker Note: All outlets provide ...
Page 19 - Do not
1-11 CIRCUIT BREAKER – A press-to-reset circuit breaker is provided. When it is “tripped” due to an electrical surge or overload, it pops out and shuts down output power to the outlets. To reset the Circuit Breaker, press it in. Caution: When resetting the Circuit Breaker, push the button in quickly...
Page 20 - Note: This port can only be functional when the USB cable is not; Cooling Fan
1-12 RS-232 Port The RS-232 serial port allows you to monitor and manage the S20BLK, and also provides the ability to integrate the S20BLK into your home automation network . Note: This port can only be functional when the USB cable is not connected to the S20BLK. Surge Protected Telephone Jacks ( T...
Page 21 - Installation; Removing the Battery Pack
2-1 C h a p t e r 2 Installation This chapter contains the following procedures: • Removing the Battery Pack • Installing the Unit • Inserting and Connecting the Battery • Powering On and Connecting Equipment • Performing the System Test • Status and Informational Screens • Connecting the Components...
Page 22 - Installing the Unit; Installing the Unit on a Flat Surface; front of the rack to prevent front to rear movement.; not
2-2 Installing the Unit The S20BLK may be installed on a flat, solid surface or rack-mounted. Proper placement of the S20BLK should be accomplished in accordance with the following procedures: Installing the Unit on a Flat Surface Place the unit on a solid, flat surface that is capable of supporting...
Page 23 - Inserting and Connecting the Battery
2-3 Inserting and Connecting the Battery In accordance with APC’s interpretation of Department of Transportation regulations, APC ships this device with the internal battery pack disconnected. The front bezel of the unit is also not attached to the unit when it is shipped. This procedure is for conn...
Page 25 - Model Identification
2-5 Powering On and Connecting Equipment 1. Power on the S20BLK unit and perform system test. 2. Connect the equipment. 3. Connect the data line cables. 4. Power on the connected equipment. Performing the System Test Before connecting equipment to the S20BLK Power Conditioner, ensure that the unit i...
Page 27 - SELFTEST RESULT SELFTEST HAS PASSED; TEST HAS PASSED; TEST HAS FAILED; DATA PORT: USB REMOVED
2-7 SELFTEST RESULT; SELFTEST HAS PASSED — Figure 13 displays the message TEST HAS PASSED , which indicates that self-test ran successfully to completion. If the message TEST HAS FAILED is displayed, please contact APC Technical Support. Figure 13. SELFTEST RESULT; SELFTEST HAS PASSED Screen DATA PO...
Page 28 - Status and Informational Screens; Status Screens; Selftest
2-8 Status and Informational Screens The following paragraphs describe the various status and informational screens that are available with the S20BLK. Status Screens The most important status screens available after the Selftest has completed include: • INPUT VOLTAGE: XXXV; OUTPUT VOLTAGE: XXXV • S...
Page 29 - Informational Screens; STATUS
2-9 EST. RUNTIME: XHRS; FUEL: XXX% This message is shown in Figure 17. Each unit can also display the estimated runtime as EST. RUNTIME (in hours), as well as the FUEL capacity of the internal battery pack (as a percentage) based on the total load connected to the device. If the estimated runtime is...
Page 30 - Screen; Firmware Version: XXXXXXX; Environmental Temperature Screen
2-10 SOURCE: XXXXXXX; EST. RUNTIME: XHRS Screen This screen, shown previously in Figure 19, indicates which type of source the unit is deriving power from ( UTILITY , BATTERY , or STANDBY ). It also displays the EST. RUNTIME (in hours) based on the power source, and connected equipment LOAD . In Sta...
Page 31 - Model Number and Serial Number Screen; Technical Support. You should also have the firmware version.; Phone Number and Technical Support Internet Address
2-11 Model Number and Serial Number Screen This screen, shown in Figure 22, provides information about the S20BLK that you have purchased. It also provides the correct serial number for the unit. Note: Always have this information available any time you contact APC Technical Support. You should also...
Page 32 - Outlet Status Screens; Connecting the Components; GROUND SYSTEM
2-12 Outlet Status Screens The two screens in Figures 25 and 26 show which of the four outlet banks are turned on or off. The outlet banks can be turned on or off independently via the RS-232 serial port, which is located on the rear of the unit. In the near future this capability will also be avail...
Page 33 - SETUP
2-13 S20BLK Setup You can use the front panel SETUP and Arrow Up/Down pushbuttons to configure (turn on or off) various functions provided by each S20BLK unit. When you press the SETUP pushbutton, the unit functions are displayed in the following order: 1. Audible Alarm 2. Sensitivity 3. Display Dim...
Page 34 - Setting; TO CHANGE
2-14 AUDIBLE ALARM Setting – When the alarm is set to ON , as shown in Figure 27, it indicates an abnormal condition with the power or unit. It provides an audible tone (beep) whenever the unit detects an internal problem, or a problem with an externally connected battery pack. When it is set to OFF...
Page 37 - DO RUNTIME CAL
2-17 Figure 36. DO QUIK SELFTEST Screen DO RUNTIME CAL Setting — This function, shown in Figure 37, allows you to manually initiate a Runtime Calculation test to calibrate internal measurements, which should result in more accurate runtime estimates. This should be done once every six months, or whe...
Page 38 - Up Arrow
2-18 SCREEN SAVER: ON/OFF Setting — This function, shown in Figure 40, allows you to force the unit to continuously alternate a message S20 POWER CONDITIONER WITH BATTERY BACKUP between the two lines of fields on the VFD. This feature helps to maintain display quality, as well as extending the life ...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting
3-1 C h a p t e r 3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes some possible problems that might occur, and the probable causes and solutions. They include: 1. Unit will not turn on. 2. The AV equipment connected to the S Type unit reboots or turns off during or after the unit switches to battery power....
Page 40 - Note: The unit circuit breaker is rated for 15 Amps however, the; OVERLOAD
3-2 Connected equipment reboots or turns off during or after the unit is on battery power Note: The unit will not turn on and accept incoming utility power if the power is out of range. The unit can still be "cold-started" using battery power by pressing and holding the power switch in until...
Page 41 - REPLACE BATTERY LED is illuminated; Contact Information; Technical Support; General Information
3-3 REPLACE BATTERY LED is illuminated Contact Information Always ensure that you have the model number , serial number and firmware version of your unit at hand any time you contact APC Technical Support. Technical Support General Information Probable Cause: Battery is nearing the end of its useful...
Page 42 - Limited Warranty
3-4 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 pro...
Page 43 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; Technical Specifications; FCC Compliance Information
A-1 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s A Technical Specifications The table on the following pages contains the technical specifications for the S20BLK Power Conditioner. Note: The input contact and output relay features listed on the UPS Network Card Environment Web page do not apply to the S20BLK Power C...
Page 45 - Communication
A-3 Communication USB Type B, low speed N/A RS-232 DB9 female, 2400-8-N-1 N/A Network RJ45. 10/100T Ethernet (Auto Detect) N/A Surge Protection: Let-Through Voltage Rating <50V N/A Data Line Protection Jacks RJ45 N/A Coaxial Cable 2 pair N/A Telephone/DSL 2 line, 4wire with splitter N/A Physical:...
Page 47 - N e t w o r k C a r d
B-1 N e t w o r k C a r d B This appendix contains descriptions and instructions to assist those persons responsible for the configuration and setup of the S20BLK, which contains an embedded Network Management Card (NMC), also simply called the APC Management Card. Note: The input contact and output...
Page 48 - NMC Major Features; Integrated Environmental Monitor; Probe
B-2 NMC Major Features The Network Management Card (NMC) has the following key features: • Autosenses 10/100 MBS connection speeds • Provides a data log accessible by FTP, SCP or a Web browser • Supports remote monitoring services • Provides UPS scheduling features • Supports the APC PowerChute ® Ne...
Page 49 - Reference Documents; Quick Configuration; Device IP Configuration Wizard
B-3 Reference Documents The APC Network Management Card utility CD contains the following documentation: • Network Management Card User’s Guide • PowerNet MIB Reference Guide • CD-ROM contents file (.\Contents\contents.htm) • Network Management Card Release Notes • Troubleshooting documents Quick Co...
Page 50 - ARP and Telnet Access
B-4 The Device IP Configuration Wizard runs on Microsoft Windows 2000, 2003, and Windows XP operating systems. For more information concerning Wizard installation, configuration, reconfiguration, retrieving and exporting .ini files, uploading events and error messages, refer to the APC Device IP Con...
Page 51 - BOOTP; below for more detailed information about using a Bootup file.; Note: To create a bootup file, see your BOOTP server documentation.
B-5 Control Console Once you log onto the control console, as described in either the Local (Serial) Access, or ARP and Telnet Access section above, perform the following steps: 1. Choose Network from the Control Console menu. 2. Choose TCP/IP from the Network menu. 3. Disable BOOTP (if it is enable...
Page 52 - How to Access the NMC; reference the; Web Interface; Telnet; SNMP
B-6 How to Access the NMC The following paragraphs describe the various ways you can use different interfaces to access the NMC when it is running on your network. Note: For more detailed information about how to use these interfaces, reference the APC Network Management Card User’s Guide. Web Inter...
Page 54 - APC Worldwide Customer Support; • Visit the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge
APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests. – www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect to ...
