Minuteman Series
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1. 11 INTRODUCTION The MINUTEMAN series Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS has been designed to be maintenance free and to provide years of excellent service It will provide superior power protection for personal computers telephone systems and other critical equipment against all commercial power anomalies Output waveform is a Synchronized Sinewave Both lamp and audible alarms indicate UPS and commercial power status at all times Other features include External battery pack options for extended battery runtime Quiet operation Excellent non linear current capability LAN communications port optional YYYY RECEIVING INSPECTION SAVE THE PACKING MATERIALS Remove and inspect the unit for shipping damage If damage is found immediately notify the carrier and your dealer If no damage is found save both the shipping container and the packing foam in case of a later need to return the unit to the factory or to ship it to another location WARRANTY REGISTRATION Complete the warranty registration card provided and mail it within ten days of receipt to register your warranty Failure to register your warranty renders it non valid IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS gt Read this manual carefully before operating the UPS All instructions should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries These UPS units are intended for use in a temperature controlled indoor a2. UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES Minuteman Series User s Manual CONTENTS PAGE 1 12 ie iol LS THERE 1 2 RECEIVING Inspection kK Ke ce 1 9 Warranty Registration une daka ke WELE aue Te A 1 4 Safety nst clloli aci 1 5 Selection of UPS Location prote nct ee de de eire K k ke 2 6 Use of External Battery Packs With Minuteman UPS Units cs eee tt ete t Reo core I K k k 3 1 El Girical SpeGifl aliOlS coca cuoc 4 8 Computer Back Up Time vs Load 5 9 Physical Specifications s s sisi reda diee pr p 6 10 Typical Runtime vs Load Minutes 0 kk 6 dte egeo e PI PD 7 12 Install tion and T St lt 8 19 a 8 14 System Batteries E kin Hala ki n HEWA kos b r 9 15 UPS Monitoring Configurations 2 Ree eee kk kek 9 16 UPS Direct Interface Configurations 9 AZ UPS DBO PIH UL 10 18 SEVICE 10 19 Policy arid Instelbs soo lab Ki hes E ki eW eee eor etae be oo 10 20 UPS Problems Chart
3. 5 400 Systems 9402 9404 9406 This interface configuration functions with existing Novell UPS monitoring board SS Keycard or Disk Coprocessor Board Para Systems Monitoring Board MB1 is available for new installations which do not already have an add on monitoring board UPS DB9 PIN OUT Pin 1 Not used Pin 2 UPS simulates a relay closing open collector transistor between Pins 2 and 4 at utility fail Pin 3 Not used Pin 4 Common ground return for pins 2 5 and 6 Pin 5 UPS simulates a relay closing open collector transistor between Pins 5 and 4 at low battery warning Pin 6 User sends a RS232 high level gt 3 to turn off the UPS works only during inverter operation UPS returns to AC mode when commercial power is restored Pin 7 Signal ground Pin 8 Reserved Pin 9 Reserved SERVICE If any problems are observed with MINUTEMAN UPS contact your supplier or Para Systems customer service department Prior to calling please write down and be prepared to discuss UPS status indication and if the UPS supplies power either in Inverter or AC mode A chart to assist in locating some common problems appears on the last page Do not remove the unit cover or attempt any service There are no user serviceable components inside Unauthorized service will void the warranty POLICY AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURN OF PRODUCT TO PARA SYSTEMS INC If the UPS must be returned to Para Systems Inc for any r
4. TO BE USED 450 24VDC 7 AMP HOUR BP24V10 10 AMP HOUR MM850 48VDC 7 AMP HOUR BP48V10 10 AMP HOUR BP48V17 17 AMP HOUR 1300 BP48V10 STANDARD BP48V17 17 AMP HOUR 2000 BP48V17 STANDARD BP48V34 34 AMP HOUR ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL RATED OUTPUT FREQ INPUT OUTPUT BATTERY SYSTEM WATTS Hz VAC A VAC A VDC 450 315 60 120 3 9 120 2 6 24 850 600 60 120 7 1 120 5 0 48 INT 1300 900 60 120 10 8 120 7 6 48 MM2000 1400 60 120 16 6 120 11 7 48 BP MM2000 1400 60 120 12 0 120 11 7 48 2000 2 1400 50 220 9 2 220 6 4 48 tMM2000 2U 1400 60 208 9 6 208 6 7 48 BP 1400 60 240 8 3 240 5 8 48 BP MM2000 Specifications if optional 5 15P plug is used MM2000 2U available in both 208VAC and 240VAC models Input Voltage AC Mode Function Input Frequency Deviation for Synchronization Inrush Current Surge Protection RFI EMI Noise Filtering Transfer Brownout Transfer AC Return Transfer Speed Inverter Mode Backup Operation Waveform Crest Factor Non Linear Mode Overload Capacity 50mSEC Maximum Voltage Regulation Frequency Regulation DC to AC Efficiency Full Load Overload Short Circuit Protection Discharged Battery Recharge Time Run Time 120VAC 15VAC 220VAC 30VAC 5 1 5x Rated 3 way meets IEEE STD 587 Both Common and Normal Modes 120VA
5. 0VA 24 xs s m m B m 55 2000VA a 9 22 UNIT DESCRIPTION Main Power Switch Turns on all UPS functions except the internal battery charger on model 450 Charger on MM450 operates when UPS is connected to commercial power Test Alarm Silencer Switch Depressing this switch while in the AC mode causes the UPS to switch to the Inverter mode Depressing the switch while in the Inverter mode silences the Audible Alarm until it is reset again Input Plugs Fuses and Output Receptacles INPUT FUSE OR MODEL INPUT PLUG CIRCUIT BREAKERS CB OUTPUT RECEPTACLES 450 NEMA 5 15P 5A 4 NEMA 5 15R 1300 5 15 12A 4 5 15R 850 5 15 8 4 5 15R 2000 L5 30P 20 4 5 15R 2000 2 tOpt Int 10A CB 4 IEC 320 MM2000 2U NEMA L6 30P 10A CB 2 NEMA L6 30R These units are also available with several combinations of locking and straight blade receptacles t Optional International Plugs LEDS AC NORMAL Green when commercial voltage is in range and present provided battery circuit breaker is closed off otherwise BATTERY IN USE Red while unit is running in Inverter mode In AC mode blinks when batteries are low or DC circuit breaker is off OUTPUT LOAD Functions in AC mode only providing an indication of the actual output load Each green LED represents 1 9 of total available output of each unit The red L
6. C UNITS 220VAC UNITS 102VAC 190VAC 107VAC 200VAC 2ms Typical Synchronized Sinewave 3 1 3x Rated 5 1 70 Electronic and Fused 8 Hours 95 of Full Charge See Chart and Graphs COMPUTER BACK UP TIME vs LOAD Internal Battery System or Standard Battery Pack COMPUTER BACK UP TIME vs LOAD UPS with Optional Battery Pack 1500 450 2 1300 MM2000 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS NET WEIGHT SHIPPING WEIGHT DIMENSIONS MODEL LBS LBS LxWxH 450 35 6 39 14x122x 7 2 850 59 5 64 17 1 12 2 7 2 1300 46 9 52 17 1 x 12 2 x 7 2 MM2000 59 0 64 17 1 12 2 x 7 2 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity Maximum Altitude Without Derate Acoustic Noise 0 to 40 32 F to 104 PE E 15 C to 40 C 5 F to 104 F Pe eer 95 Max Non Condensing 15 000 Ft TYPICAL RUNTIME vs LOAD MINUTES Less than 60dB 3 COMPUTER 450 W 850 W MM1300 W 2000 W LOAD INT BAT BP24V10 INT BAT BP48V10 BP48V10 BP48V17 BP48V17 BP48V34 100VA 104 346 s 200 34 112 98 319 ae c 300VA 17 58 49 158 152 259 450VA 9 30 24 78 72 122 144 351 600VA 15 48 42 71 84 206 850VA 8 26 22 37 44 108 1000VA Ra n 255 16 28 33 80 1300 em a 10 17 20 49 160
7. ED signifies overload BATTERY STATUS Functions in Inverter mode only providing a measure of battery time remaining As battery begins to run down LEDs extinguish from left to right At low battery warning only the two red LEDs are still on Audible Alarm Sounds after a ten second delay every two seconds during inverter run mode Alarm frequency changes at low battery warning to two per second Cooling Fan All units are forced air cooled however fan runs only in Inverter mode INSTALLATION AND TEST NOTE Battery Pack is used with this UPS refer first to the Battery Pack Owner s Manual Installation Procedure 1 Ensure that the UPS power switch is Off b position Plug the UPS Power Plug into a grounded commercial power receptacle with proper supply voltage and frequency 2 Turn the DC Breaker Switch on 3 Turn the UPS Power Switch On I position With commercial voltage present and in range the UPS will come on in the AC mode after a short delay 4 Press and hold the Test Alarm Silencer button for approximately 30 seconds the AC NORMAL LED will extinguish The BATTERY IN USE LED will light the BATTERY STATUS LED s will light and the Audible Alarm will sound after a short delay Release the Test Alarm Silencer Button and the UPS will return to the AC Normal mode after a short delay AC NORMAL LED will be on and all other indicators off 5 Verify that the power requirements amp watts of the equip
8. as those in the UPS or battery pack These batteries have pressure operated safety vents CAUTION Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode CAUTION Do not open or mutilate batteries Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes and may be toxic CAUTION Although battery system voltages are only 24 or 48 volts battery systems can still present a risk The current capability of a battery is sufficient to burn wire or tools very rapidly producing molten metal Observe these precautions when working on batteries 1 Turn the UPS off and disconnect it from the wall outlet prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals 2 Remove watches rings or other metal objects 3 Usetools with insulated handles 4 Wear protective gloves and eyewear 5 Do not lay tools or other metal parts on top of batteries SELECTION OF UPS LOCATION Select a location that will provide air circulation for the UPS at all times Do not restrict airflow in any way Avoid locations near heating devices Avoid locations near water or excessive humidity Avoid locations where the unit is exposed to direct sunlight Route power cords so they can not be walked on or damaged USE OF EXTERNAL BATTERY PACKS WITH MINUTEMAN UPS UNITS Following is a table which shows the battery packs BP which can be used with each Minuteman UPS without any output power derating MINUTEMAN UPS INTERNAL BATTERY SYSTEM BP
9. eason 1 2 Call Para Systems at 972 446 7363 and ask for Customer Service Describe the problem or reason for return and you will be given a Return Material Authorization Number This number must be placed on the shipping carton preferably on the return shipping label The on the carton will ensure prompt handling when received at Para Systems Inc Pack the unit for shipment in the original carton and foam as received Other packaging methods can result in damage to the unit Remember to pack the power cord supplied with the UPS in the carton Be sure to enclose the name and telephone number of the person who can authorize repair charges Also include the address where you want the product returned 10 5 Sendthe UPS freight prepaid to Para Systems headquarters C O D shipments will no be accepted 6 If repair is Para Systems responsibility per the warranty there will be no repair charge UPS will be repaired and returned freight prepaid provided the UPS was returned in the original shipping carton and foam If other packing methods result in shipping damage repair will be at your expense If the packaging is not deemed usable for UPS return there will be a 10 charge for a new box and foam 7 f UPS repair is not Para Systems responsibility you will be advised of the estimated charges by telephone for your authorization Should you choose not to have the UPS repaired there will be repai
10. ercial power returns switch the MINUTEMAN power switch to the On position if it was turned off previously The green indicator light will come on after a short delay Return your System to operation and the MINUTEMAN system will automatically recharge the internal batteries during system operation Since most commercial power outages are of short duration commercial power will probably be restored before the two minute warning IF COMMERCIAL POWER RETURNS BEFORE THE WARNING SIGNAL THERE IS NO NEED TO SHUT DOWN THE SYSTEM AT ALL The MINUTEMAN will switch back to normal AC operation automatically During normal AC operation the MINUTEMAN Unit will quietly protect your system from power surges voltage spikes and noise interference No alarms will sound and the green indicator light will remain on during this operation SYSTEM BATTERIES The internal batteries used in the MINUTEMAN UPS UNITS are sealed maintenance free lead acid with electrolyte totally absorbed in the plates and separator material For maximum life battery temperature should be kept as cool as practical indoors and at proper trickle charge voltage Expected battery service is three to six years at 85 F For optimum performance batteries should be replaced after about three years Replacement batteries can be purchased from Para Systems Inc or from your local distributor or dealer If the UPS is to be stored allow the batteries to fully charge for 24 hours then st
11. ginal retail purchase by the end user provided that the warranty registrations card is completed and returned PARA SYSTEMS within ten 10 days of purchase PARA SYSTEMS or its designated representative will repair or at PARA SYSTEMS option replace any product that has been returned by the purchaser and is confirmed by PARA SYSTEMS to be defective This warranty shall be null and void if this product has been altered opened without authorization misused or damaged by accident misapplication abuse fire flood or other disaster PARA SYSTEMS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER TYPES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN THE LIABILITY STATED ABOVE THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MECHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MINUTEMAN PLATIMUM PROTECTION PLAN LIMITED WARRANTY In addition to the Product Warranty stated above Para Systems Inc also warrants to the original purchaser of the Minuteman products that all equipment connected to and powered by the UPS and registered under the Minuteman Platinum Protection Plan shall be protected from damage caused by AC power surges subject to the following terms and conditions Para Systems or its designated representative will at Para Systems option repair or replace any equipment so damaged provided the cost of repair or replaceme
12. ment to be protected are within the capacity of the UPS Plug in and turn on the various loads Momentarily press the Test Button and verify proper UPS operation NOTE If any condition experienced during the above test procedure was not as described refer to the UPS Problem Chart in the back of this manual OPERATION The UPS loads may be controlled by the UPS Power Switch if desired For Model 450 the battery charger functions with the Power Switch on or off For other models the Power Switch must be on for battery charge consequently these units may need to remain on overnight if several power outages occurred during the day When a brownout power interruption power outage or over voltage condition occurs the alarm will sound and the BATTERY IN USE light indicator will glow indicating that commercial power is lost or unacceptable and MINUTEMAN is now supplying power to your system With a slower intermittent audible alarm approximately once every two seconds and one or more green BATTERY STATUS indicator lights on the unit is in the normal Inverter mode BATTERY OPERATION When the alarm sounds at more rapid intervals approximately two per second and all green BATTERY STATUS lights extinguish about two minutes of battery power remain If you have not already downloaded you system and turned it off you must do so at this time Then the MINUTEMAN Power Switch should be turned off to prevent further battery discharge When comm
13. nt of the equipment does not exceed twenty five thousand dollars 25 000 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1 The UPS and connected equipment must be properly installed per the UPS Owner s Manual and in compliance with all applicable electrical and safety code Extension cords and power adapters are not to be used 2 This warranty applies only to the original end user purchaser who must register the UPS and connected equipment within then 10 days of receipt 3 This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights and the purchaser may also have other unspecified rights which may vary from state to state 4 A finding will be issued by Para Systems within sixty 60 days or receipt of the affected Minuteman unit units and all documentation contained in the Minuteman Platinum Protection Plan Claims Packet A notice of the finding will be provided to the purchaser 5 This warranty does not cover a any damage to any connected equipment resulting from any cause other than AC power surge as defined by IEEE Standard 587 which was transmitted through the UPS to the connected equipment b loss of data software business profits claims by third parties and other incidental damages even if Para Systems is advised of the possibility of such damages in advance 6 This warranty shall be null and void if the Minuteman product is altered opened without authorization misused or damaged by accident misapplication abuse fire flood or other disaste
14. ore the unit in a cool dry location For extended storage recharge the batteries every four months When the batteries are replaced take the used batteries to a recycle center for proper disposal and reclamation of the lead UPS MONITORING CONFIGURATIONS All models provide an optional UPS monitoring capability model suffix K which will allow direct interface with many different computer operating systems This capability permits an unattended orderly shut down of the computer system when commercial power is lost for a long period Some configurations also provide for a shut down of the UPS after the computer has been shut down thereby conserving UPS battery capability exists Contact Para Systems sales department for a more complete up to date list Para Systems also offers its own software package Network Manager which functions with Novell UNIX based OS 2 and Macintosh operating systems Network Manager offers many advantages over existing UPS monitoring packages Finally for systems which do not have UPS interface capabilities user software can be written to read UPS status and provide for system shut down Software specialists should contact Para Systems Inc for more information The standard UPS DB9 PIN out is provided below for your information UPS DIRECT INTERFACE CONFIGURATIONS Novell for AT compatible computers Novell for PS 2 computers with mouse port connector Microsoft LAN Manager or Microsoft NT LANtastic
15. r PLEASE KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Date Purchased 12
16. r estimate charge of 20 The UPS will be returned C O D for either the repair amount or the estimated cost plus shipping and handling UPS PROBLEM CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE When UPS Power Switch is turned on UPS stays in Inverter mode Input fuse blown or input breaker tripped No commercial power at wall receptacle or commercial voltage too low or too high Check fuses and replace if blown or reset breaker if tripped Verify power is available and voltage is in range UPS comes on in AC mode but no AC NORMAL LED green and BATTERY IN USE LED red blinks DC breaker is off or tripped Switch breaker off and back on Backup time is considerably less than expected battery charge condition is unknown Load is greater than estimated Batteries are not fully charged or weak Check and verify connected load Recharge batteries for 8 hours and repeat backup test Backup time is considerably less than expected at the end of a battery recharge cycle 8 hours and load is verified Charger has failed or batteries are bad Call Para Systems for service 11 PARA SYSTEMS INC Tel 972 446 7363 1455 LeMay Carrollton TX 75006 Fax 972 446 9011 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY PARA SYSTEMS INC PARA SYSTEMS warrants that this product will be free from defective material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of the ori
17. rea free of conductive contaminants gt CAUTION UPS units use batteries for generation of AC voltages so output receptacles may be electrically hot even when UPS is not connected to commercial power All repairs should be performed by trained service personnel since an electrical shock hazard exists CAUTION Do not remove the cover there are no user serviceable parts inside CAUTION To prevent electrical shock the 3 wire plug provides earth ground for the UPS chassis Plug the UPS into a 3 wire grounding type commercial receptacle with grounding conductor connected to earth ground at the service equipment Removal of the ground pin from the plug or use of a 3 wire to 2 wire adapter will defeat this safety feature and may result in a shock hazard Additionally if the plug is removed to simulate a power failure not recommended do not touch the plug conductors or the chassis while the plug is removed Y Vv Y CAUTION Do not allow water any foreign object to enter the UPS In case this occurs immediately turn the unit power switch off and unplug the MINUTEMAN from the commercial receptacle Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions Keep unauthorized personnel away from the batteries When replacing UPS batteries use the same number of sealed lead calcium rechargeable batteries with the same voltage and ampere hour ratings
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