American Power Conversion S15BLK User's Manual
Contents
1. Figure 28 BATREPDATE XX XX XX Setting Screen DO QUIK SELFTEST screen This function lets you manually initiate a self test to ensure that the battery pack is in good health and the unit is operating properly Note When you advance to this screen press the Up Down Arrow pushbuttons to start the Selftest During Selftest the same screens previously defined in this manual are displayed 2 19 Figure 29 DO QUIK SELFTEST Screen DO RUNTIME CAL screen This function shown in Figure 30 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 when the connected load size changes significantly Once initiated the unit will operate on battery power until a low battery condition occurs Figure 30 DO RUNTIME CAL Screen DISPLY BEEP TEST screen This function shown in Figure 31 allows you to force the unit to perform DISPLAY and BEEP tests Simply advance to the DISPLY BEEP TEST screen and press either the Up Arrow or Down Arrow pushbutton This will cause all the indicators and display fields to illuminate as shown in Figure 32 and an audible beep to sound 2 20 Figure 32 DISPLY BEEP TEST Screen all indicators fields lit SCREEN SAVER ON OFF screen This function shown in Figure 33 allows you to force the unit to continuously alternate a message 12. www apcec com Model S15 Shown S Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup Owner s Manual Models S10 S10BLK S15 and S15BLK 10 11 12 13 14 Safety Information Read this manual Read all of the safety and operating instructions before installing and operating this device Keep this manual Retain this manual and all of the safety information that came with this device Warnings Comply with all warnings presented in this manual as well as any warnings found on the device Follow Instructions Follow all instructions that pertain to operating and using the this device Cleaning Shut off and unplug this device from the wall outlet and discon nect the battery before cleaning Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Note Any equipment connected to this device will not be powered or pro tected from uninterrupted service during this process Water and Moisture Do not use this product near any source of water or in an environment where the relative humidity may exceed 95 non con densing Placement Do not install this device on an unsteady surface Do not install this device on any type of heat source Ventilation Do not install this device in an area where the device s vents provided for cooling purposes may become blocked and impede air flow Power Ensure this device is connected to a properly grounded AC power source Further ensure the device is plug
3. apc com Corporate Headquarters Connect to localized APC Web sites for specific countries each of which provides customer support information WWw apc com support Global support searching APC Knowledge Base and using e support e Contact an APC Customer Support center by telephone or e mail Regional centers APC headquarters U S 1 800 800 4272 Canada toll free Latin America 1 401 789 5735 USA Europe Middle East 353 91 702000 Africa Ireland Japan 0 35434 2021 Australia New Zealand 61 2 9955 9366 South Pacific area Australia Local country specific centers for contact information go to www apc com support contact Contact the APC representative or other distributor from whom you purchased your APC product for information on how to obtain local customer support Entire contents copyright 2007 American Power Conversion Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited APC the APC logo and TRADE MARK NAMES are trademarks of American Power Conversion Corporation All other trademarks product names and corporate names are the property of their respective owners and are used for informational purposes only 990 1906D 4 2007
4. cable modem CM and cable TV CATV coaxial cable lines are equally protected With an APC Model S10 or S15 Power Conditioner with Battery Backup your entire home entertainment experience is protected from damage or interruption as a result of bad power You can enjoy your home theater experience confident that your equipment s performance is optimized and protection is guaranteed Figure 1 S15 Power Conditioner with Battery Backup Front View 1 1 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 its proven reputation for Legendary Reliability leading companies depend on APC every day 24 x 7 to protect and support many of the most critical networks in the world Over the last 20 years APC has been a pioneer in the development of innovative power protection technologies that have resulted in countless industry awards design patents and an installed base numbering in the tens of millions of units Multiple R amp D centers in conjunction with APC owned and controlled factories ensure APC solutions are the safest most advanced and most reliable products available When you buy APC you buy peace of mind Package Contents Note The Sxx and SxxBLK models have the same performance features and functionality The only difference is color In this manual S10 and S15 will b
5. connected within the unit The ON BATTERY LED is also lit on during this test The unit will also test to determine if an optional external battery pack Model SBATT is connected to the unit If no external battery pack is connected to the unit the message NO EXTERNAL BATTERY CONNECTED will be displayed as shown in Figure 12 Figure 11 SELFTEST IS ON ON BATTERY SELFTEST Screen Figure 12 NO EXTERNAL BATTERY CONNECTED Screen SELFTEST RESULT SELFTEST HAS PASSED screen 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 Status and Informational Screens The following paragraphs describe the various status and informational screens that are available with the S10 and S15 Status Screens The most important status screens available after the Selftest has completed include e INPUT VOLTAGE XXXV OUTPUT VOLTAGE XXXV e SYSTEM LOAD lt XXXW LOAD lt XXX e EST RUNTIME XHRS FUEL XXX INPUT VOLTAGE XXXV OUTPUT VOLTAGE XXXV This screen is shown in Figure 14 and displays the actual input utility voltage level as well as the actual voltage level being output to the connected devices Note As shown in Figure 14 at times the voltage values on this screen may not match This may be because separate circuits are used
6. lets you set a low voltage threshold for the unit which will force it to switch to power from the internal battery pack when the threshold is reached Settings range from 90 to 100 volts OUTLET DELAY1 and OUTLET DELAY2 Setting not shown screens let you set a defined time delay 0 to 10 seconds for when the unit provides power to the rear panel outlet marked Delayed1 TUNER AUX or Delayed2 SUBWOOFER and or AMPLIFIER By setting this delay it prevents power on or power off glitches from affecting other equipment connected to the unit Outlet Delay1 is shown in Figure 26 the Outlet Delay2 screen is not shown Figure 26 Outlet Delay1 Setting Screen LOWBATTWARNING XMIN Setting This screen shown in Figure 27 lets you set the unit to sound an alarm and illuminate the LOWBATTWARNING LED whenever the battery pack s estimated runtime remaining drops to or below the programmed setting 2 to 25 minutes Figure 27 LOWBATTWARNING Setting Screen p BATREPDATE XX XX XX Setting This function allows you to input the exact date a replacement battery pack is installed in the unit as shown in Figure 28 First use the Up Down Arrow pushbuttons to set the correct month then press the SETUP pushbutton to move the cursor to the day of the month field Set the day of the month using the Up Down Arrow pushbuttons Press the SETUP pushbutton to move the cursor to the year field Set the year using the Up Down Arrow buttons
7. or misapplication or equipment that has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to those purchasers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL APC BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically APC is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise For more information concerning APC s Lifetime Equipment Protection Policy please refer to the enclosed Equipment Protection Policy Sheet 2 23 Technical Specifications The table on the following pages contains the technical specifications for the Model S15 and S10 S Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 68 and Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission FCC rules Operation is subject to t
8. pack 1 Grasp the front panel at the sides as shown in Figure 4 and pull the front bezel from the unit Figure 4 Front Bezel Removal 2 Remove the battery retaining bar and continue to Step 3 2 3 3 Push the battery wire connector into the hole located to the left of the battery pack as shown in Figure 5 Ensure that the battery wire connector is pushed into the hole and securely connected by gently pulling on the wire to ensure it is attached to the connector Figure 5 Battery Wire Connection Caution Failure to install the battery retaining bar can be hazardous 4 Install the battery retaining bar 5 Install the front bezel as shown in Figure 6 by aligning the four pins located on the back side of the bezel with the holes at the left and right sides of the unit Gently push the front bezel into place Figure 6 Front Bezel Installation Powering On and Connecting Equipment 1 Power on the S10 S15 unit 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 10 or S15 Power Conditioner with Battery Backup ensure that the unit is functional by connecting the AC Power Cord provided at the rear panel Press the front panel power switch Once power is applied to the unit the display provides the information screens shown in Figures 7 through 15 and defined as follows APC LEGENDARY RELIABILITY
9. screen this screen shown in Figure 7 indicates that the unit has power and is functioning Figure 7 APC LEGENDARY RELIABILITY Screen Model Identification screen the message displayed in Figure 8 indicates that the proper firmware was installed for the model purchased Figure 8 Model Identification Screen DELAYED OUTLET1 ON DELAYED OUTLET1 OFF screen this message shown in Figure 9 indicates that power is available to the device TUNER AUX that is connected to the rear panel outlet marked Delayed 1 It also shows that power is not yet available to the devices that are connected to rear panel outlets marked Delayed 2 SUBWOOFER and or AMPLIFIER Power to Delayed 2 devices will be available after the factory preset delay 5 seconds has elapsed See Setup the S10 or S15 to change the delay period Once power is available for Delayed 2 devices the screen will change to DELAYED OUTLET2 ON Figure 9 DELAYED OUTLET1 ON DELAYED OUTLET1 OFF Screen SELFTEST IS ON ON LINE SELFTEST screen this screen shown in Figure 10 indicates that Selftest is on and On Line Selftest is active This Selftest is conducted using utility power Figure 10 SELFTEST IS ON ON LINE SELFTEST Screen SELFTEST IS ON ON BATTERY SELFTEST screen Figure 11 shows that an ON BATTERY SELFTEST is active with the unit internally switched to derive power from the internal battery pack which should already be
10. the connector on the rear of the device to disconnect power Notify APC Technical Support or Customer Service at once Replacement Parts None of the components in this device can or should be removed or replaced unless it is by an APC qualified technician Periodic Inspection Inspect the line cords telephone data cords and DSS CATV coaxial cables connected to this device to ensure they are fully inserted or attached EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING PER NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE NEC oe Clamp Antenna Lead In Wire LL Antenna Discharge Unit Grounding Conductors 4 r Ground Clamps Electric Service 2 x i Power Service Groundin Equipment Electrode System 9 ii Protect Your Investment Thank you for selecting APC s S Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup We at APC know you have made an intelligent choice sure to reward you for many years To ensure you receive all the benefits and protection that accompany your purchase please take a few minutes to fill out and mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card or complete the online form at www apcav com Note Under California law failure to register your purchase may not exclude you from provisions of the Warranty and Equipment Protection Policy The benefits of warranty registration are outlined below Registration Verification Confirmation Registering your pur chase now guaran Regi
11. 0 or S15 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 of the VFD Note Even when the screen saver is set to ON the screen saver message will only display when the system load is less than 5 2 21 RESET TO DEFAULT YES NO Setting This function see Figure 34 allows you to force the unit to reset all previous settings to the factory default values Simply advance to this screen then press either the Up Arrow or Down Arrow pushbutton The system will display two messages INITIALIZING SETUP TO FACTORY DEFAULT and INITIALIZATION COMPLETE The system then returns to the RESET TO DEFAULT screen Figure 34 RESET TO DEFAULT Screen 2 22 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 products To obtain service under warranty you must first obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from customer support The following items are required to return a product e Prepaid transportation charges e Brief description of the problem you encountered e Proof of place and date of purchase This warranty does not apply to equipment damaged by accident negligence
12. Missing ground e Overloaded neutral e Reversed polarity Contact a licensed electrician to resolve the problem Input Power Connector Connect one end of the supplied AC power cord to the 10 or S15 AC Input Power Connector Connect the other end of the power cord to the AC utility power source 120 Vac 15A 50 to 60 Hz DC TRIGGER Jacks Provides for connection of a component acting as a DC trigger which controls turn on off as well as sequencing of the DELAYED1 and 2 outlet banks The S10 and S15 also allows that DC signal to pass through to another connected component Caution When connecting to the DC Trigger jacks connect the source of the DC Trigger to the IN jack The OUT jack should be used only as a pass through The DC Trigger signal can be short circuited if the input and output cables are reversed The maximum input voltage for the DC Trigger is 30VDC Do not apply an AC voltage to the DC Trigger jacks Failure to comply with this statement may result in equipment damage ETHERNET Surge Protected Jacks The S15 protects a device connected to a home network from surges traveling over Ethernet data lines Connect the supplied RJ45 cable from the wall jack source to the connector marked IN Connect another network cable from the connector marked OUT to the network equipment to be protected Surge Protected Telephone Jacks TEL DVR SAT DSL The S15 has a telephone line splitter 2 line 4 wire with splitter with su
13. aristers MOVs and other circuitry to protect against lightning and other sources of sudden voltage surges and sags It is not necessary to turn this device off or the devices con nected to this device off during a lighting storm 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Safety Information Continued 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 power sources it could be fatal Overloading Do not overload the wall outlet where this device is con nected and do not overload this device Ensure the total load to this device does not exceed the value listed in the Specifications section of this manual Openings Do not insert any object through the device s cooling vents It may come in contact with high voltage components and cause injury death or damage to the device Do not allow liquids to enter any opening in this device Servicing This device does not contain any user serviceable components Removing the cover from this device may present a shock hazard and or may void the warranty Damage Requiring Service If any damage occurs to this device imme diately disconnect unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet Do not use the Power switch or disconnect the AC power cord from
14. dicator is no longer lit Down Arrow Push Button AA This pushbutton is used to change decrease or turn off parameters for various user selectable settings such as Audible Alarms Sensitivity Display Dimmer LED Dimmer Go To Bat If Outlet 1 amp 2 Delay in seconds Low Bat Warning Bat Rep Date and so on On Off Switch This switch controls power to all of the 12 outlets located on the rear of the unit APC recommends the unit be left ON at all times Control power to your system components as you normally would instead of using the S10 S15 On Off Switch SETUP Push Button This pushbutton is used to advance the display through the various user selectable set up functions provided by the unit such as Audible Alarms Sensitivity Display Dimmer LED Dimmer Go To Bat If Outlet 1 amp 2 Delay in seconds Low Bat Warning Bat Rep Date and so on REGULATING Status Indicator When lit blue it indicates automatic voltage regulation AVR is enabled and operating to correct low or high voltage conditions DELAYED 2 Status Indicator When lit blue conditioned power is being supplied to equipment connected to the rear panel outlets marked Delayed 2 Rear Panel Connectors and Circuit Breaker The rear panel connectors for the S10 and S15 Power Conditioner are shown in Figure 3 The only difference between the rear panels of the 10 and S15 is the S15 provides a coaxial cable splitter and jacks for Ethernet equipment sur
15. e Protection The S10 and S15 provide guaranteed protection against damaging surges spikes and even lightning strikes The S Type conditioners not only provide protection from surges traveling over AC power lines protection is also offered against surges traveling over system data lines including COAX telephone and Ethernet lines This varies by model reference the Specifications section for more information Isolated Noise Filter Banks Both the S10 and S15 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 prevent noise generated by one component from polluting other connected components APC s noise filtering helps enable your system perform to its maximum capabilities DC Trigger This only works with devices that support DC triggering When the unit is connected to a device that is acting as a DC trigger the device controls when the delayed outlet banks are turned on and off The 10 and S15 can also allow the DC signal to pass through to another connected device For more information on how triggering works or to determine if your system has this capability refer to your equipment owner s manual trigger source to the IN jack The OUT jack should only be used as a pass through The DC Trigger signal can be short circuited if the input and output cables are rev
16. e used to refer to both the silver and black models Check your Model S Power Conditioner shipping container for the following items Quantity Item Item Description Shipped 1 Model S type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup 1 ea battery pack included 2 Front Panel Display bezel l ea 3 AC Input Power Cord l ea 4 Coaxial Patch Cables 3 ea 5 DC Trigger Cable 1 ea 6 PowerChute Personal Edition Software CD 1 ea 7 USB Interface Cable lea 8 Telephone Patch Cable l ea 9 Ethernet Patch Cable not available with S10 l ea 10 Model S10 S15 User Manual l ea 11 Equipment Protection Policy Sheet l ea 12 Warranty Registration Card l ea 13 Rack mount Kit two rails two ear brackets two cleats 1 ea screws and instruction sheet Note If any items are missing contact APC Customer Service immediately Safety Precautions Please 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 concerned that your home may not be properly wired for this equipment please contact APC Technical Support or a qualified and licensed electrician Unit Power Capacity The S10 Power Conditioner is rated for 700 watts continuous and the S15 is rated for 1000 watts continuous However they are designed to support component inrush currents that a
17. ed power is being supplied to equipment connected to the rear panel outlets marked Delayed 1 ON BATTERY Status Indicator When lit orange the Power Conditioner is operating on power from the internal Battery Pack and is providing clean power to the connected equipment The unit will go On Battery when the input utility voltage either drops below the user selectable level goes above the user selectable level or is experiences an outage or momentary input utility voltage drops or surges STATUS Push Button When you press this pushbutton it provides the unit status for Input and Output Voltage Input and Output Frequency Telephone and Internet contact information Model and Serial Number Firmware FW Version number Source Standby Battery or Utility Estimated Runtime in hours or minutes and Estimated Runtime in hours with a Fuel indication as a percentage with bar graph indication as well as System Load in watts and Load as a percentage in bar graph form This push button can also be used to set a default screen which is a screen that is automatically displayed all the time Vacuum Fluorescent Display The vacuum flourescent display VFD conveys information about unit and power status It is also used to display information when changing unit settings Note The VFD and light emitting diodes LEDs can be dimmed or turned off independently of each other via the front control panel SETUP push button Up A
18. efinition tuners and so on VIDEO FILTER Outlets provide filtering for video devices TV and VCR Note Any digital device can be plugged into the DIGITAL FILTER outlets any video device can be plugged into either of the VIDEO FILTER outlets etc Example if you have a cable box and a satellite receiver but no monitor you can plug the cable box into the CATV SAT outlet and the satellite receiver into the Monitor outlet ANALOG FILTER Outlets provides filtering for analog based equipment TUNER AUX and Preamp Receiver HIGH CURRENT FILTER outlets provide filtering for high current devices POWERED SUBWOOFER and AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL BATTERY Connector This is only available with the 15 and provides a connection for APC s optional S Type Extended Battery Pack For additional information please go to www apcav com or contact your local APC retailer Surge Protected COAX RF Connectors The surge protection feature prevents surges that may travel over coaxial data lines from damaging the system Connect the coaxial cable from the CATV or cable modem provider to the connector marked IN connect other cables from the connectors marked OUT to the device s being protected CATV box or cable modem Note In some cases the input for both CATV box and cable modem are derived via a single cable from the provider similar to how TV and Internet access occurs through one cable The S15 model provides a cable splitt
19. ently goes to battery even though the utility voltage appears normal Figure 23 SENSITIVITY HIGH Setting Screen DISPLAY DIMMER Setting This lets you set a brightness level for the VFD of HIGH LOW or OFF Use the SETUP pushbutton to advance to the Display Dimmer screen shown in Figure 24 Once the display is shown repeatedly pressing the Up or Down Arrow pushbutton allows you to set the brightness of the display Once the display brightness is to the desired value press the SETUP pushbutton to store the setting Note Even when the display dimmer is set to OFF the screen will turn back on momentarily when there is a significant change in system status such as a power outage or a low battery condition LED DIMMER Setting This lets you set a brightness level for the front panel light emitting diode LED indicators of HIGH LOW or OFF Use the SETUP pushbutton to advance to the LED DIMMER screen not shown Once the display is shown press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow pushbuttons to set the brightness level of the LEDs GO TO BATTERY IF gt XXXV Setting This function allows you to set a high voltage threshold for the unit which forces it to switch to power from the internal battery pack once the threshold has been reached The settings range is from 134 to 144 volts as shown in Figure 25 Figure 25 GO TO BATTERY IF gt XXXV Setting Screen GO TO BATTERY IF lt XXXV Setting not shown This
20. er for your CATV system or cable modem OThe S10 model only provides a connection for a single output Additional Surge Protected COAX RF Connectors The S10 and S15 also provide surge protection for your satellite cable or RF antenna system The surge protection feature prevents surges that travel over a coaxial cable from damaging your equipment Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite cable or antenna system to the connector marked IN connect another coaxial cable from the connector marked OUT to the device being protected satellite cable or antenna CIRCUIT BREAKER Provides a press to reset circuit breaker 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 and release the button Do not hold the Circuit Breaker button in Failure to comply may result in equipment damage SYSTEM GROUND Screw The S10 and S15 allow the grounding wires from your equipment to be connected to a central terminal screw located on the rear of the unit This ground connection eliminates ground loop problems Connect all equipment ground wires to this terminal to break any possible ground loops that can cause an audible hum BUILDING WIRING FAULT Indicator If this indicator is lit then one of three wiring problems exists in the building wiring circuit e
21. ersed The maximum input voltage for the DC Trigger is 30VDC Do not apply an AC voltage to the DC trigger jacks Failure to comply with this Caution may damage your equipment Caution When connecting to the DC Trigger jacks connect the DC Rack mountable Rack mount hardware is included to mount the unit into any 4 post 19 rack See below for more information ON OFF Sequencing This feature ensures connected equipment is powered up and powered down in the proper sequence with the right amount of delay between stages It allows you to program a delay into a sequence ranging between 0 and 10 seconds This delay eliminates transients that can affect connected components or that may cause the building circuit breaker to trip Removable Support Feet The feet on the bottom of the unit can be unscrewed and removed to save space when the unit is rack mounted Front and Rear Panels The following sections describe the controls and indicators on the front and rear panels Front Panel Controls and Indicators The front panel controls and indicators for the S10 and S15 Power Conditioners are identical and are detailed in Figure 2 Each numbered callout refers to a corresponding numbered description contained in the list that immediately follows Figure 2 VS owen is CONDITIO VER wah M TTERY BACKUP ar a E E T Figure 2 S15 Front Panel Controls and Indicators DELAYED 1 Status Indicator When lit blue condition
22. frequency values on this screen may not match This is because separate circuits are used to make frequency measurements and there is a time delay between the two circuits for updating this status screen This condition is considered unit normal operation Figure 21 INPUT FREQUENCY OUTPUT FREQUENCY Screen Connecting the Components Warning Do not make telephone cable Ethernet antenna electrical or ground system connections during a lightning storm Failure to comply may result in personal injury or death Note Due to the unique filtering and surge protection provided by the S10 and S15 APC recommends connecting A V components as shown on the labels on the rear panel of the unit Connect your AV components as marked on the rear panel and as described in the section Rear Panel Connectors and Circuit Breaker To ensure ground loops are eliminated and to ensure there is no audible hum in your speaker system ground all AV components to the GROUND SYSTEM screw located on the rear panel 10 S15 Set Up Using Front Panel Controls You can use the front panel SETUP and Arrow Up Down pushbuttons to configure or turn on off various functions provided by each S Type unit When you press the SETUP pushbutton the unit functions are displayed in the following order 1 Audible Alarm Sensitivity Display Dimmer LED Dimmer Go To Battery If lt XX Volts Go To Battery if gt XX Volts Outlet Delay1 Outlet Delay2 Low Battery Warnin
23. g Battery Replacement Date o oO NP aA e YO DN Do Quick Selftest fo Do Runtime Calculation 11 Display Beep Test 12 Screen Saver On Off or Reset to Default 2 15 AUDIBLE ALARM Setting When the alarm is set to ON as shown in Figure 22 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 the audible tone is silenced Figure 22 AUDIBLE ALARM Setting Screen SENSITIVITY Setting Press the SETUP pushbutton to advance to the SENSITIVITY function This feature is used to adjust how the S Type unit reacts to input voltage waveform distortion and momentary power fluctuations It allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the S10 and S15 to LOW MEDIUM and HIGH as shown in Figure 23 using the SETUP and Up Down Arrow pushbuttons The Sensitivity adjustments have the following values HIGH Sensitivity This should be used when the connected equipment is sensitive to momentary low voltage or brief power fluctuations When it is set to HIGH sensitivity the unit is very sensitive to voltage distortion and is more likely to switch back and forth to battery power than it would under a MEDIUM or LOW sensitivity setting MEDIUM Sensitivity This is the default setting suitable for most situations LOW Sensitivity This setting should be used when the UPS frequ
24. ge protection and a connector for an external Battery Pack sold separately Each numbered callout corresponds to a numbered description in the list that follows Figure 3 a dd WWW gt Figure 3 S15 Rear Panel Connectors Indicator and Circuit Breaker All outlets provide surge protection voltage regulation noise filtering and pure sine wave battery backup power o 000000 Outlet Banks EXTERNAL BATTERY ENVIRONMENTAL Port Ethernet Port TEL DVR SAT DSL DATA PORT Jack USB COAX RF Connectors CIRCUIT BREAKER SYSTEM GROUND Screw BUILDING WIRING FAULT Indicator Cooling Fan eeoedod Support feet Input power connector Outlets These include the two rows of six outlets total of 12 outlets on the rear of the S Type Power Conditioner shown in Figure 3 These outlets are arranged based on the type of filtering protection DIGITAL VIDEO Analog Isolated noise filter banks INFBs eliminate electromagnetic interference EMI and radio frequency interference RFD that can negatively affect sound and video quality APC recommends that you examine the types of outlets provided review your equipment requirements and plug devices into the appropriate outlets to assure optimum protection for your equipment The various types of outlets are defined in the following subparagraphs DIGITAL FILTER Outlets eliminate noise interference for Digital Components CD DVD DVR CATV SAT Flat Panel MONITOR AUX hi d
25. ged into a source that provides the required 120 Vac Do not use a plug adapter to defeat the AC plug ground pin Polarization This device has a polarized AC line plug and one blade is wider than the other This plug will only fit into the wall outlet in one orien tation which is a safety feature Do not remove the round grounding pin or use an adapter that defeats this safety feature Power Cord Ensure power cords are routed in a manner that will ensure they are not pinched frayed or stepped on After connecting other devices to this device do not push the rear of the device up against any surface wall or shelving unit This can cause power cords to bend excessively which can break the strands of wire inside the cord Antenna Grounding Although this device provides protection against electrical surges if you are connecting an outside antenna or cable system to this device ensure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide addi tional protection against voltage surges and static discharges in accordance with Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 and as shown in the illustration on the next page Other Grounding This device provides a grounding lug on the rear panel for grounding the device to an external transient voltage surge suppression TVSS device Ensure these ground connections are made in accordance with the instructions provided with the TVSS device Lightning This device employs metal oxide v
26. he following two conditions 1 This device must not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation As required the bottom of this equipment contains the Registration Number and Ringer Equivelance Number REN for this euipment as well as other information If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company External S10 amp S15 amp ee S10BLK S15BLK SBATT amp SBATTBLK Input Voltage Range for 90V to 144V 90V to 144V N A Operating on Utility Nominal Voltage 120 Vac 120 Vac 48 Vdc Allowable Frequency for 47 to 63 Hz 47 to 63 Hz N A Operating on Utility Rated Input Current 9 Amps 12 Amps N A Circuit Breaker Rating 15 Amps 15 Amps N A Output Number of Outlets 12 all outlets surge 12 all outlets N A protected surge protected conditioned conditioned regulated with regulated with battery backup battery backup Outlet Type NEMA 5 15R NEMA 5 15R N A Rated VA Capacity 1000 VA 1440 VA N A Rated Watt Capacity 700 Watts 1000 Watts N A continuous Rated Output Current 9 Amps 12 Amps N A 2 24 Battery Backup Transfer Time to Battery during blackout 7 ms typical 10ms maximum 7 ms typical 10ms maximum N A Battery Type amp Quantity Four 12V 9A hr sealed lead acid maintenance free Four 12V 9A hr sealed lead acid mai
27. installation sheet located with the cleats in the box marked Accessories 3 Install rack mount ears Optional See the installation sheet located with the cleats in the box marked Accessories Note Rack mount ears are required only if you desire to lock the unit to the front of the rack to prevent movement from front to rear Caution Rack mount ears should not be used alone to support the unit Rack mount rails should always be used to support the unit s weight when it is mounted in a rack 4 Slide the unit into the rack so that the cleats mounted on the side of the unit fit within the track of the rack mount rails If the ears were mounted screw the mounted ears into the rack to lock unit into position See the installation sheet located in the box marked Accessories Note Avoid placing other components directly on top of or behind the unit Leave at least one inch of space on all sides to allow for proper air ventilation Do not block the vents or fan 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 connecting the battery when the front bezel has been prematurely installed onto the chassis Perform the following steps to connect the internal battery
28. is equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company 2 26 ee 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 3 The REPLACE BATTERY indicator is illuminated on Note The VFD screen will display any faults or warning conditions that occur with an accompanying message that explains what action to take If you are ever in doubt about what action to take please contact APC Technical Support Contact information is provided at the end of this section Unit will not turn on Probable Cause Battery is not connected Solution Remove the front display panel by grasping the sides and pulling straight back The battery is located on the right side of the unit The black battery connector should be pushed snugly into the battery socket located just to the left of the battery pack Reference the Connect Battery section to view photographs related to this procedure Probable Cause No power or insufficient power available at the wall outlet Solution Ensure that the wall outlet has good power by checking it with a voltmeter or by plugging the power cord of a known good device into the outlet Note The unit will not turn on and accept inc
29. it Breaker Chapter 2 Installation 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 10 S15 Setup Using Front Panel Controls Limited Warranty Technical Specifications Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Unit will not turn on Connected equipment reboots or turns off during or after the unit switches to battery power REPLACE BATTERY LED is illuminated Contact Information Oonwnwownns kek ek a 1 N i onnwns MMMM ND PY 2 14 2 15 2 23 2 24 vi chapter U Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your APC Model S Type Power Conditioner with Battery Backup Two S Type Power Conditioners with Battery Backup are covered in this manual the 10 and S15 The S15 is shown in Figure 1 Your power conditioner is guaranteed to protect your high performance audio and video AV system from damaging power surges spikes and lightning as well as power outages Isolated noise filter banks INFBs and automatic voltage regulation AVR will eliminate power as a source of audio and video signal degradation Pure sine wave battery backup power will prevent interruptions lost pre sets missed DVR recordings and lost media server data when the power goes down Data line surge protection jacks stop surges from traveling over phone or data lines Digital satellite system DSS
30. n determine how much of the UPS load capacity is used Also there is a red OVERLOAD LED on the front panel that will light if the unit is overloaded greater than 95 we recommend that you reduce the load by unplugging one or more devices Probable Cause Battery charge was low when the unit switched to battery power Solution Allow the unit to fully recharge by leaving the unit plugged in It must charge approximately 8 hours to recharge a discharged battery to 90 capacity 3 2 REPLACE BATTERY LED is illuminated Probable Cause Battery is nearing the end of its useful life Solution Based on the date of purchase if the unit is older than its 2 year warranty a replacement battery cartridge Part No RBC63 can be ordered from your APC AV dealer Contact Information Technical Support Internet Address http www apc com support Email Support support apcec com Toll free 888 88 APCAV General Information Address Toll free U S and Canada Fax American Power Conversion 132 Fairgrounds Rd West Kingston RI 02892 USA 800 800 4272 401 789 3710 APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways e Visit the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests www
31. ntenance free Eight 12V 9A hr sealed lead acid maintenance free Typical Recharge Time to lt 8 hrs lt 8 hrs N A 90 capacity Battery Service User replaceable amp User replaceable Not User Hot swappable amp Hot swappable Serviceable Battery Life 2 to 5 Years 2 to 5 Years 2 to 5 Years Battery Runtime 33 min half load 20 min half load N A amp 12 min amp 7 5 min full load full load Surge Protection Let Through Voltage lt 50V lt 50V N A Rating Data Line Protection Jacks RJ45 RJ45 N A Coaxial Cable 3 pair splitter 3 pair N A Ethernet 8 wire None N A 10 100BaseT Telephone DSL 2 line 4 wire with 1 line 2 wire N A splitter protection DC Trigger Two 3 5mm Two 3 5mm N A mini jack plugs mini jack plugs 5 to 30V 5 to 30V Physical Unit Dimensions 17x 5 25 x 17x 5 25 x 17x3 5x 18 55 in 18 55 in 18 55 in 43 2 x 13x PARTIR 43 2 x 8 9 x 47 1 cm ae 47 1 cm Unit Weight 62 lbs 28 kgs 60 Ibs 27 kgs 65 lbs 30 kgs Warranty 2 years including 2 years including 2 years battery battery Note Depends on usage environment and operating temperature Note Actual runtimes are determined based on load charge level battery health and the number of batteries installed 2 25 As required the bottom of this equipment contains among other information the Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number REN for th
32. oming 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 the unit beeps Probable Cause Circuit breaker has tripped Solution Check both your home and unit circuit breakers If the circuit breaker on the rear of the APC unit has tripped the center post will be extended out about 1 4 to 1 2 inch Push it back in to reset it If it trips again reduce the number of devices that are plugged into the unit one at a time and try again rating Note The unit circuit breaker is rated for 15 Amps however the National Electrical Code NEC dictates that any particular home circuit should not be loaded to more than 80 of its Connected equipment reboots or turns off during or after the unit is on battery power Probable Cause Battery was disconnected after the unit was installed and powered on Solution The unit will warn you via the LCD if the battery is disconnected but this warning could go unnoticed Remove the front bezel by grasping the sides of the bezel and pulling straight back Check the battery connection to ensure that it is fully pushed into its battery connector socket Probable Cause The unit is overloaded Solution I the unit has too many devices plugged into the outlets the runtime when operating on battery will become very short If you check the display you ca
33. onents e 10 S15 Set Up Using Front Panel Controls Removing the Battery Pack 1 Remove the battery retaining bar 2 Pull the battery straight back 3 Push in the retaining tabs to allow the battery to come out completely Installing the Unit The S10 and S15 may be installed on a flat solid surface or rack mounted Warning The S10 and S15 weigh approximately 60 pounds each and we recommend that two people lift the unit If you remove the battery as described above it will make lifting and positioning the unit much easier Lift the unit carefully by firmly grasping both sides of the unit in the middle Failure to comply may result in personal injury and or damage to the equipment Proper placement of the 10 or S15 should be accomplished in accordance with the following procedures Installing on a flat surface Place the unit on a solid flat surface that is capable of supporting at least 60 Ibs Note Avoid placing other components directly on top of or behind the unit Leave at least one inch of space on all sides to allow for proper air ventilation Do not block the fan Rack mounting If the S Type unit is to be rack mounted please follow these four basic steps Note The rack mounting hardware that is shipped with the unit is designed for 19 inch wide racks only 1 Install the rack mount rails See the installation sheet located in the box containing the rack mount rails 2 Install the rail cleats See the
34. own in Figure 16 2 10 Note The display will revert to the default informational screen after about 30 seconds of inactivity To change the default informational screen first press the STATUS button until the desired screen is displayed Then press the STATUS button down for approximately 3 seconds until the screen displays CURRENT SCREEN IS SAVED AS DEFAULT The SOURCE XXXXXXX EST RUNTIME XHRS screen is as shown in Figure 17 below Figure 17 Default SOURCE XXXXXXX EST RUNTIME XHRS Screen Informational Screens The S10 and S15 Power Conditioners with Battery Backup provide the following informational screens which are accessed using the STATUS pushbutton Source XXXXXXX screen FW Version XXXXXXX screen Model Number and Serial Number screen Phone Number and Technical Support Internet Address screen Input Frequency Output Frequency screen SOURCE XXXXXXX EST RUNTIME XHRS Screen This screen shown previously in Figure 17 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 Standby mode the unit does not provide an output to the rear panel outlets Note Whenever the S10 or S15 is connected to utility power the electronics inside of each unit are active If the front panel Power Switch is turned off the unit goes into Standby mode and shuts off power to the
35. re much higher than their continuous power rating The S10 and S15 are capable of supplying the dynamic peak current draws required by any component designed to work on a 15 amp circuit Despite the power ratings listed on their nameplates high performance AV equipment draws much less than their listed power ratings The S10 and S15 also allow the user to determine how much power is still available as each device is connected to the 10 or S15 unit Features The Model S10 and S15 Power Conditioners major features are covered in the following descriptions Pure Sine Wave Battery Backup Both the S10 and S15 provide battery backup power to maintain pure uninterrupted power for your home theater and automation systems in the event of a power blackout Battery backup power not only prevents interruptions in your audio and video entertainment it also helps prevent lost pre sets lost multimedia server data damaged hard drives and premature projector bulb wear and tear Automatic Voltage Regulation AVR The S10 and S15 are unique in that they provide automatic voltage regulation AVR which compensates for excessive high and low voltage conditions With AVR all devices connected to the 10 or S15 are protected against voltage fluctuations which also prolongs the life of your AV equipment Low voltage conditions can also negatively impact video quality and AVR can help improve picture quality if low voltage conditions are present Surg
36. rear panel outlets but the display remains active 2 11 Figure 17 SOURCE XXXXXXX EST RUNTIME XHRS Screen Firmware Version XXXXXXX Screen This screen shown in Figure 18 provides information about the version of firmware that is loaded in the unit Always have the firmware version available any time you contact APC Technical Support You should also have the model and serial numbers Figure 18 Firmware Version XXXXXXX Screen Model Number and Serial Number Screen This screen shown in Figure 19 provides information about the 10 or S15 model 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 have the firmware version Figure 19 Model and Serial Number Screen Phone Number and Technical Support Internet Address This screen shown in Figure 20 provides the world wide telephone number for APC as well as the Internet address for APC Technical Support and Customer Service Please use this information any time you need to contact APC Technical Support or APC Customer Service Figure 20 Phone Number and Technical Support Internet Address Screen 2 13 INPUT FREQUENCY OUTPUT FREQUENCY Screen This screen shown in Figure 21 shows the actual input utility voltage frequency as well as the actual voltage frequency being output to the connected devices Note At times the
37. rge protection for components connected via telephone line Connect the supplied RJ11 telephone cable from the wall jack source to the telephone line connector marked IN Connect the other telephone cables to the connectors marked OUT A and or OUT B to the equipment to be protected telephone DVR DSS or DSL The S10 has 1 line 2 wire no splitter connector Note The splitter only splits two lines two lines running through one phone cable It cannot be used to physically separate a single line into two lines such as with a Y connection DATA PORT Jack USB Enables the S10 and S15 to communicate with the included PowerChute Personal Edition software If the unit is also protecting a home computer the software will automatically save files and gracefully shutdown the operating system if the S10 or S15 are about to shutdown due to a low battery condition For more information regarding the installation and use of this software see the documentation contained on the PowerChute Personal Edition CD Cooling Fan Both units provide a microprocessor controlled ultra quiet cooling fan which keeps the unit cool when operating on battery power bie epee Installation This chapter contains the following procedures e Removing the Battery Pack e Installing the Unit e Inserting and Connecting the Battery e Powering On and Connecting Equipment e Performing the System Test e Status and Informational Screens e Connecting the Comp
38. rrow Push Button y This button is used to increase or turn on parameters for various user selectable settings such as Audible Alarms Sensitivity Display Dimmer LED Dimmer Go To Bat If Outlet 1 amp 2 Delay Gn seconds Low Bat Warning and so on LOW BATTERY Status Indicator When lit orange it indicates the battery pack charge level is low When this indicator turns on it indicates that there is minimum time remaining The purpose of this warning is to allow time to shut off power to the equipment before the battery pack is fully discharged The user can set the value from 2 to 25 minutes When the indicator is lit leave the unit plugged in to allow batteries to recharge Note The unit does not have to be powered on for batteries to recharge LINE OK Status Indicator When this indicator is lit it indicates the input voltage from the utility is within the acceptable range 90V to 144V for the 10 and S15 If it is not lit the input voltage from the utility is outside the acceptable range and it will go into boost mode or trim mode to compensate for the low or high incoming AC line voltage FILTERING Status Indicator When this indicator is lit it notifies the user that the electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference EMI and RFI noise reduction circuit is active OVERLOAD Status Indicator When lit red the unit is overloaded unplug the devices connected to the unit one at a time until the in
39. stering your pur chase now confirms Registering your pur chase now provides tees that you will receive all the informa tion and special offers your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions you with a way to con firm yourself as the owner of the product in the event of fire theft or loss you qualify for as the owner of this product of the Warranty and Equipment Protection Policy Safety Symbols This bolt of lightning A indicates uninsulated material within your unit that may cause an electri cal shock For the safety of everyone in your home please do not remove the product cover This exclamation point A symbol calls attention to features for which you should read about in this Manual to avoid operating and maintenance prob lems Warnings Cautions and Notes Cautions Cautions provide information about a information that is procedure that if essential to high not performed light exactly as stated may result in equip ment damage Notes Notes provide Warnings Warnings provide information about a procedure that if not performed exactly as stated may result in injury or death iii iv Table of Contents Safety Information Protect Your Investment Chapter 1 Introduction Proven Expertise Proven Reliability Package Contents Safety Precautions Unit Power Capacity Features Front and Rear Panels Rear Panel Connectors and Circu
40. to make these voltage measurements and there is a time delay between the two circuits when updating this status screen This condition is considered part of the normal operation of the unit Also the voltage values may not match if the AVR is active Figure 14 INPUT VOLTAGE XXXV OUTPUT VOLTAGE XXXV Screen SYSTEM LOAD lt XXXW LOAD lt XXX This screen is shown in Figure 15 The S10 and S15 can also display the value load of the connected equipment in watts and as a percentage of the total allowable load connected to the unit Loads less than 5 of rated load 35 watts for the 10 45watts for the S15 will be displayed as lt 5 Figure 15 SYSTEM LOAD lt XXXW LOAD lt XXX Screen EST RUNTIME XHRS FUEL XXX This screen is shown in Figure 16 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 lt 1 hour the EST RUNTIME will show in minutes Figure 16 EST RUNTIME XHRS FUEL XXX Screen Note For your convenience you can set the unit to display any of the screens as the default screen The default screen is the screen that the system will return to once the preset time has expired for other screens that are being displayed APC recommends that you set the default screen to show the EST RUNTIME and FUEL values sh
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search