Tripp Lite POS500 uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
Contents
1. BATTERY POWER This yellow LED will illuminate when the UPS is providing battery power to connected equipment CHECK BATTERY This red LED will illuminate continuously if a UPS self test determines that the battery is weak If it remains illuminated when a second self test is run after the UPS has been allowed to charge for twelve hours contact Tripp Lite for service CAUTION If the LED flashes and a continuous alarm sounds during a prolonged blackout or brownout the UPS s batteries are nearly out of power you should save files and shut down your equipment immediately If the LED illuminates following a UPS self test after the UPS is turned ON it may indicate that the battery needs to be replaced Allow the UPS to recharge continuously for 12 hours then use the ON OFF TEST button to run a Self Test If the LED remains lit contact Tripp Lite for service Should your UPS require battery replacement visit Tripp Lite on the web at www tripplite com support battery index cfm to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS Basic Operation continued B OVERLOAD This red LED will illuminate continuously to indicate that the UPS is overloaded either when the UPS is providing power from battery or after a UPS self test If it illuminates immediately disconnect some equipment from the battery backup protected outlets and run a self test Note A large overload may cause the UPS to shut down CAUTION Any overload that is not cor2. to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures gt Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna gt Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Equipment Attachment Limitations models with the Industry Canada label in Canada only NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets the telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements Document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that the compliance with the above conditions might not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any re
3. will be completely turned off deactivated and will be ready for storage If you plan on storing your UPS for an extended period fully recharge the UPS batteries every three months Plug the UPS into a live AC outlet turn it on by pressing and holding the ON OFF TEST switch for one second and allow the batteries to recharge for 8 to 12 hours If you leave your UPS batteries discharged for a long period of time they will suffer a permanent loss of capacity Service Before returning your UPS for service follow these steps 1 Review the installation and operation instructions in this manual to ensure that the service problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions 2 If the problem continues do not contact or return the UPS to the dealer Instead call Tripp Lite at 773 869 1233 A service technician will ask for the UPS s model number serial number and purchase date and will attempt to correct the problem over the phone 3 If the problem requires service the technician will issue you a Returned Material Authorization RMA number which is required for service If you require packaging the technician can arrange to send you proper packaging Securely pack the UPS to avoid damage during shipping Do not use Styrofoam beads for packaging Any damages direct indirect special incidental or consequential to the UPS incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center is not covered under warranty
4. UPS Systems shipped to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center must have transportation charges prepaid Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package If the UPS System is within the 2 year warranty period enclose a copy of your sales receipt Return the UPS for service using an insured carrier to the address given to you by the Tripp Lite service technician Warranty Registration Visit www tripplite com warranty today to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite product You ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product No purchase necessary Void where prohibited Some restrictions apply See website for details FCC Part 68 Notice United States Only If your Modem Fax Protection causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service If possible they will notify you in advance If advance notice isn t practical you will be notified as soon as possible You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment If it does you will be given advance notice to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service If you experience trouble with this equipment s Modem Fax Protection please call Tripp Lite Technical Support at 773 869 1234 for repair warranty informat
5. all the equipment you connect to the Battery Backup Protected Surge Protected outlets exceeds the UPS s Output Capacity To find your equipments VA ratings look on their nameplates If the equipment is listed in amps multiply the number of amps by 120 to determine VA Example 1 amp x 120 120 VA If you are unsure if you have overloaded the Battery Backup Protected Surge Protected outlets run a self test see ON OFF TEST Button description Optional Installation For connection instructions see the Basic Operation Section USB Communication Port This port connects your UPS to a computer for automatic file saves and unattended shutdown in the event of a power failure This connection is optional The UPS will work properly without this connection Tel DSL Protection Jacks These jacks stop surges on a phone or fax line Connecting your equipment to these jacks is optional Your UPS will work properly without this connection Basic Operation Note Individual models may vary from diagrams aS oor TRIPP LITE Front Rear Bottom H ON OFF TEST Button To turn the UPS on Press and hold the ON OFF TEST Button for one second If utility power is absent pressing the Button will cold start the UPS i e turn it on and supply power from its batteries To turn the UPS of
6. at X S A oe SR os Seas Owner s Manual S POS Point of Sale Series UPS Systems 120V AC Input Not suitable for mobile applications ME gt 1 CT gt 1 CT gt 1 CE 1 Storage and Service O Warranty Registration 5 1 Espa ol 6 Fran ais 12 MED C a TRIPP LITE POWER PROTECTION 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA 773 869 1234 www tripplite com Copyright 2007 Tripp Lite All rights reserved Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation operation and storage of this product Failure to heed these warnings will void your warranty UPS Location Warnings Install your UPS indoors away from excess moisture or heat conductive contaminants dust or direct sunlight For best performance keep the indoor temperature between 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 C Leave adequate space around all sides of the UPS for proper ventilation Do not mount unit with its front or rear panel facing down at any angle Mounting in this manner will seriously inhibit the unit s internal cooling eventually causing product damage not covered under warranty UPS Connection Warnings Connect your UPS directly to a properly grounded AC power outlet Do not plug the UPS into itself this will damage the UPS Do not modify the UPS s plug and do not use an adapter that would eliminate the UPS s gro
7. f Press and hold the ON OFF TEST Button for one second The UPS will be turned completely off deactivated To run a Self Test With your UPS plugged in and turned ON press and hold the ON OFF TEST button for three seconds The alarm will beep once briefly after one second has passed If fully charged CAUTION To perform a self test you must hold the ON OFF TEST button continuously for three seconds if you release the button too early you will turn the UPS system OFF and cut power to connected equipment loads To ensure you hold the button for the correct length of time do not release the button until you hear the UPS System s audible alarm beep twice The first beep occurs after one second and indicates that the UPS will turn OFF if the button is released The second beep occurs after three seconds and indicates that the UPS will perform a self test if the button is released The test will last approximately 10 seconds as the UPS switches to battery to test its load capacity and charge All LEDs will be lit and the UPS alarm will sound See LED descriptions below to determine the results of the Self Test Note You can leave connected equipment on during a self test CAUTION Do not unplug your UPS to test its batteries This will remove safe electrical grounding and may introduce a damaging surge into your network connections LINE POWER This green LED will illuminate whenever the UPS is ON and receiving normal AC line power
8. ion The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning There are no repairs that can be made by the customer to the Modem Fax Protection This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs Contact your state public utility commission or corporation commission for information FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged
9. ke sure the equipment you connect to the tel DSL jacks is also protected against surges on the AC line Note Connecting your equipment to these jacks is optional Your UPS will work properly without this connection EJ Resettable Circuit Breaker Protects your electrical circuit from overcurrent draw from the UPS load If this breaker trips remove some of the load then reset it by pressing it in Battery Backup Protected Surge Protected Outlets Provide both battery backup and surge protection Plug your computer monitor and other critical equipment into these outlets NOTE DO NOT PLUG LASER PRINTERS INTO THESE OUTLETS E Surge Only Protected Outlets Provide surge and line noise protection not battery backup Plug equipment such as a printer scanner or fax machine that does not require battery backup during a utility power failure into these outlets Building Wiring Fault Indicator This red LED illuminates if improper building wiring is detected usually an open ground connection If a wiring fault is detected have the building wiring checked by a qualified electrician to assure the safety of all connected equipment IE AC Input Plug Insert the plug into a compatible outlet to provide AC power for the UPS system and connected equipment Storage and Service Storage To avoid battery drain all connected equipment should be turned off and disconnected from the UPS Press and hold the ON OFF TEST switch for one second Your UPS
10. pairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Caution Users should not attempt to make connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate Note on Labeling Two symbols are used on the label V AC Voltage DC Voltage Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number The series number can be found on the product nameplate label along with all required approval markings and information When requesting compliance information for this product always refer to the series number The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement Product specifications are subject to change without notice TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA 773 869 1234 USA 773 869 1212 International www tripplite com 200711180 93 2716_EN
11. rected by the user immediately following a self test may cause the UPS to shut down and cease supplying output power in the event of a blackout or brownout Battery Replacement Door Under normal conditions the original battery in your UPS will last several years Battery replacement should be performed only by qualified service personnel Refer to Battery Warnings in the Safety section Should your UPS require battery replacement visit Tripp Lite on the Web at www tripplite com support battery index cfm to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS USB RJ45 Communication Port This port connects your UPS to a computer for automatic file saves and unattended shutdown in the event of a power failure Use with Tripp Lite s PowerAlert Software and the included USB RJ45 cable A PowerAlert CD may be included with your UPS if so insert the CD into the CD tray of your computer and follow the installation instructions If PowerAlert Software did not come with your UPS you can obtain the software FREE via the Web at www tripplite com Note This connection is optional The UPS will work properly without this connection CAUTION The USB RJ45 port is not a phone or network port do not connect a phone or network line to this port D Tel DSL Protection Jacks These jacks stop surges on a phone or fax line Using telephone RJ11 cables connect your wall jack to the UPS jack marked IN Connect your equipment to the UPS jack marked OUT Ma
12. rmed only by authorized service personnel using the same number and type of batteries sealed Lead Acid The batteries are recyclable Refer to your local codes for disposal requirements or in the USA only call 1 800 SAV LEAD or 1 800 8 BATTERY 1 800 822 8837 or visit www rbre com for recycling information Tripp Lite offers a complete line of UPS System Replacement Battery Cartridges R B C Visit Tripp Lite on the web at www tripplite com support battery index cfm to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS Do not attempt to add external batteries to the UPS Quick Installation 1 Plug the UPS into an outlet that doesn t share a circuit with a heavy electrical load An air conditioner refrigerator etc Turn the UPS on Press and hold the ON OFF TEST button for one second to turn the UPS on The UPS alarm will beep once briefly after one second has passed NOTE The UPS will not turn on even if connected to live utility power until it is turned on using the ON OFF TEST button Plug your equipment into the UPS Select outlets see Basic Operation section will provide battery backup and surge protection connect your computer monitor and other critical devices here Select outlets see Basic Operation section will provide surge protection only connect your printer and other non essential devices here Your UPS is designed to support electronic equipment only You will overload the UPS if the total VA ratings for
13. und connection Do not use extension cords to connect the UPS to an AC outlet Your warranty will be voided if anything other than Tripp Lite surge suppressors are used to connect your UPS to an outlet If the UPS receives power from a motor powered AC generator the generator must provide clean filtered computer grade output Equipment Connection Warnings Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air oxygen or nitrous oxide Do not connect surge suppressors or extension cords to the output of your UPS This might damage the UPS and will void the surge suppressor and UPS warranties Battery Warnings Your UPS does not require routine maintenance Do not open your UPS for any reason There are no user serviceable parts inside Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short circuit current Observe proper precautions Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire Do not open the UPS or batteries Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any object Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery replacement Use tools with insulated handles There are no user serviceable parts inside the UPS Battery replacement should be perfo
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search