APC 100 VAC - Manuals

990-7096 Rev. 2 2 Deenergizing Safety • This UPS has an internal energy source (the battery), the output may be energized when the unit is not connected to an AC power outlet. • To deenergize the UPS: first press the Off button to switch the outputs off. Next disconnect the UPS from the AC power out...

3 990-7096 Rev. 2 C HAPTER 2: B ASICS About APC American Power Conversion Corporation (APC) is the leading national and international manufacturer of state of the art uninterruptible power supplies, redundant switches, power management software, and related equipment. APC products protect hardware, ...

990-7096 Rev. 2 4 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION Unpacking APC has taken care to design robust packaging for your product. However, accidents and damage may occur during shipment. Inspection Inspect the UPS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage. The packaging is recyclable; save ...

5 990-7096 Rev. 2 Mount the UPS in the Rack Select a location with adequate air flow that is free from excessive dust. Ensure that the air vents on the front and rear of the UPS are not blocked. Allow at least 2.54 cm (1 inch) of space on both sides. The UPS requires two people to install due to its...

990-7096 Rev. 2 6 Two-Post Racks 1. If the rack holes are not 10-32 threaded, first attach the backing plate supplied (870-1148) Πto the rack. 2. Support the UPS from the front and back. Insert the four (4) ornamental screws supplied with the UPS through the mounting brackets and into the top and b...

7 990-7096 Rev. 2 on the front of the unit. You may see small sparks when connecting the battery. 3. Tuck the white battery cable cord into the space above the UPS connector. 4. Unpack the front panel bezel and hold it with the cutout section on the right. Align the tabs on the side of the bezel wit...

9 990-7096 Rev. 2 C HAPTER 4: O PERATION Front Panel This rack mount UPS has the power control and operating indicators located on the front panel. 0 | TEST Operation The ON and OFF buttons control the power to the outlets on the UPS. They can be used as a master On/Off switch for the connected equi...

990-7096 Rev. 2 10 returns to on-line operation and lights the replace battery LED. The connected equipment is not affected by a failed test. Recharge the battery for 24 hours and perform another self-test. If it fails, the battery must be replaced. See Replacing the Battery , page 16, for details. ...

11 990-7096 Rev. 2 Battery Power If the utility power fails, the UPS can provide power to the connected equipment from its internal battery for a finite period. The UPS sounds an alarm, four beeps every 30 seconds, while operating on battery power. The alarm stops when the UPS returns to on-line ope...

990-7096 Rev. 2 12 Rear Panel The rear panel has the input and output connectors, computer interface port, and manual settings for the low battery warning level and voltage sensitivity indicator. x M AD E I N U S A ( W ES T K IN G S TO N , R I ) S U 1 4 0 0 R M2 U X X0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Computer Int...

13 990-7096 Rev. 2 Low Battery W arning Level By default, the low battery warning occurs when there are approximately two minutes of on-battery run time remaining. This may not be enough time to gracefully shut down some protected computer systems. To change the warning interval, press the rear pane...

990-7096 Rev. 2 14 User Configuration Items Note: Setting these items requires software or optional hardware. Function Factory Default User Selectable Choices Description Automatic Self-Test Every 14 days (336 hours) Every 7 days (168 hours), On Startup Only, No Self-Test Sets the interval at which ...

15 990-7096 Rev. 2 C HAPTER 5: M AINTENANCE AND T ROUBLESHOOTING Storage This section describes how to store the UPS while it is not in use. To remove the UPS from the rack, see Removing the UPS from the Rack , page 6. Storage Conditions Store the UPS covered and flat (rack mount orientation) in a c...

17 990-7096 Rev. 2 Troubleshooting Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation problems. Contact APC Technical Support Staff (see How to Contact APC , page 3) for assistance with complex UPS problems. Problem and Possible Cause Solution UPS will not turn on. • ON button not pushed. Press the...

990-7096 Rev. 2 18 UPS is plugged into wall outlet and only the battery charge bar graph is lit. • The UPS is shut down and the battery is discharged from an extended outage. None. The UPS will return to normal operation when the power is restored and the battery has a sufficient charge. Replace bat...

19 990-7096 Rev. 2 Service and Transport If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer! Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting , page 17, to eliminate common problems. 2. Verify that no circuit breakers are tripped – this is the most common UPS problem! ...

990-7096 Rev. 2 20 Regulatory Agency Approvals ® LISTED 42C2 E95463 This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may occur, in which...

21 990-7096 Rev. 2 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 suc...