American Power Conversion 250 Power Supply User Manual
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1. E CAUTION Do not dispose of battery in a fire The batteries may explode E CAUTION Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries They contain an electrolyte which is toxic and harmful to the skin and eyes E CAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current When replacing batteries wrist watches and jewelry such as rings should be removed Use tools with insulated handles Page21 7 0 Difficulte Attention E Cette source d alimentation permanente UPS contient des circuits haute tension pr sentant un danger Ne jamais essayer de le d monter Il n y a aucun composant qui puisse tre r par par l utilisateur Toutes les r parations doivent tre effectu es par du personnel qualifi et agr par le constructeur E Cette source d alimentation permanente UPS contient des accumulateurs Ces accumulateurs deviendront un jour trop faibles pour pouvoir assurer un fonctionnement autonome correct Pour toute r paration ou remplacement des accumulateurs composez le num ro du Service la client le inscrit sur la couverture de ce manuel afin d obtenir les coordonn es du Centre de Service le plus proche IN GY M Les accumulateurs contenus dans cette source d alimentation sont recyclables L elimination des batteries est r glement e Consulter les codes locaux cet effet Ils contiennent du plomb et repr sentent donc un risque pour l homme et pour l environn2. Arc AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION Back UPS Models 250 400 and 600 Important safety instructions Please read this manual Veuillez lire ce manuel Bitte lesen Sie dieses Anleitungshandbuch jSe ruega leer este manual de instrucciones Thank you for selecting this American Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Source UPS It has been designed for many years of reliable maintenance free service American Power Conversion is dedicated to the development of high performance electrical conversion and control products and we hope that you will find this UPS a valuable convenient addition to your computing system This manual provides safety installation and operating instructions that will help you derive the fullest performance and service life that the UPS has to offer In addition the manual describes the inner workings of the UPS and how they relate to providing superior protection from utility power problems such as blackouts brownouts sags swells EMI RFI noise and surges Please save this manual It includes important instructions for the safe use of this UPS and for obtaining factory service should the proper operation ofthe UPS come into question Down the road service or storage issues may arise and require reference to this manual Please save or recycle the packaging materials The UPS s shipping materials were designed with great care to provide protection from transportation related damage The ship
3. r du courant de fuite provenant des dispositifs de charge assurez que ce produit soit enfich dans une prise a 3 fils ayant une connexion de terre de protection fiable a basse imp dance procurant un chemin stir au courant de fuite et remplacez le cordon secteur allant VUPS par un qui ait une fiche du type verrouillage IEC 309 et valeur nominale de 10 A Ce cordon secteur peut exiger les services d un lectricien professionnel pour l installation de la prise murale correspondante Page4 2 0 Sicherheit E Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren die unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung vom Stromnetz trennen bevor ggf ein Com puter Schnittstellensignalkabel angeschlossen wird Das Netzkabel erst nach Herstellung aller Signalverbindungen wieder einstecken E Die unterbrechungsfreieStromversorgunganeine geerdetezweipolige Dreiphasen Netzsteckdoseanschliefsen DieSteckdosemu miteinem geeignetenAbzweigschutz Sicherung oder Leistungsschalter verbunden sein Der Anschlu der unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung an einen anderen Steckdosentyp kann zu Stromschl gen f hren und gegen die rtlichen Vorschriften versto en M Diese unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung besitzt eine interne Energiequelle Batterie die vom Benutzer nicht abgeschaltet werden kann Der Ausgang kann eingeschaltet werden wenn das Ger t nicht an das Stromnetz angeschlossen ist M Um die unterbrechungsfreie Stromver
4. acid sealed and leakproof Typical service life 3 6 years dependent on number of discharges temperature Low battery signalling gt 2 minute audible tone interface port signal Recharge time 4 to 5 hours dependent on load and length of utility outage 9 5 Surge and noise suppression Surge energy rating 320 Joules one time 10 1000us waveform Surge current capability 6500 Amp peak one time 8 20us waveform Surge response time 0 ns instantaneous normal mode lt 5ns common mode Noise filter full time EMI RFI suppression 100 kHz to 10 MHz 9 6 Operating environment and physical dimensions Operating environment 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F 0 to 95 RH non condensing Size 6 6 H x 4 7 W x 14 2 D 17 cm x 12 cm x 36 cm Weight 12 1 Ib 5 5 kg 15 4 Ib 7 0 kg and 24 3 Ib 11 0 kg for the UPS models 250 400 and 600 respectively Add 2 Ib 1 kg for shipping Page 31 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive s 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC Standard s to which Conformity is Declared EN55022 EN50082 1 EN50091 1 Manufacturer s Name AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION Manufacturer s Address 132 FAIRGROUNDS ROAD WEST KINGSTON RI 02892 USA Importer s Name Importer s Address Type of Equipment UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SOURCE Model No BACK UPS 250 400 600 Serial Number B930100001 B931299999 B940100001 B941299999 Year of Manufacture 1993 1994 I the undersigned hereby declare
5. la pared Page6 3 0 Installation 3 1 Receiving inspection Once the UPS has been removed from its shipping container it should be inspected for damage that may have occurred while in transit Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found Two output jumper cords are provided with the UPS The packing materials are made from recyclable materials and should be saved for reuse or disposed of properly 3 2 Placement The UPS may be installed in any protected environment The location should provide adequate air flow around the unit in an atmosphere free from excessive dust corrosive fumes or conductive contaminants Do not operate the UPS in an environment where the ambient temperature or humidity is outside the limits given in the Specifications section of this manual yy le DT a H e Dn A 3 3 Load types The UPS is designed to power all modern computer loads and associated peripheral devices such as monitors modems cartridge tape drives external floppy drives etc The UPS is not rated to power life support equipment as described on the rear cover of this manual Caution The output waveform of this UPS is a sine wave approximation suitable for use with modern computer power supplies Other load types may malfunction In particular ferroresonant type regulating transformers are not recommended Use of a surge suppressor connected to the output of this UPS may unnecessarily load the UPS whe
6. notifi cation automatic restart upon power restoration and battery conservation features Page 2 2 0 Safety M To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect the Uninterruptible Power Source from the mains before installing a computer interface signal cable when used Reconnect the power cord only after all signalling interconnections have been made M Connect the Uninterruptible Power Source to a two pole three wire grounding mainsreceptacle Thereceptaclemustbe connected to appropriate branch protection fuse or circuit breaker Connection to any other type of receptacle may result in a shock hazard and may violate local electrical codes E This Uninterruptible Power Source has an internal energy source the battery that cannot be de energized by the user The output may be energized when the unit is not connected to a mains supply E To properly de energize the Uninterruptible Power Source in an emergency move the HO switch to the O off position and disconnect the power cord from the mains E Avoid installing the Uninterruptible Power Source in locations where there is water or excessive humidity E Do not allow water or any foreign object to get inside the Uninterruptible Power Source Do not put objects containing liquid on or near the unit M To reduce therisk of overheating the Uninterruptible Power Source avoid exposing the unit to the direct rays of the sun Avoid installing the unit near heat emitting ap
7. s DC to AC using solid state devices transistors controlled using a technique known technically as pulse width modulation This technique is highly efficient which means that little battery power is wasted in the conversion process Hence your equipment can run for long periods from the UPS before the battery s capacity is spent Page 15 4 0 Principles of operation 4 6 Transformer The UPS s transformer is an electrical component which steps up the output voltage of the inverter to the normal utility line voltage In addition it serves to isolate the UPS from equipment failures 4 7 Monitoring and control electronics This block is the brain ofthe UPS The monitoring and control circuitry detects utility failuressuch asblackouts sagsand brownouts synchronizestheinverter s output frequency and phase to that of the utility detects low battery voltage conditions directs the load transfer switch and governs all user controls indicators and computer interface functions 4 8 Operation during a utility failure In anticipation of a utility failure such as a blackout swell sag or brownout the UPS continuously monitors the utility voltage and readies the inverter for synchronous transfer This means the inverter s phase and frequency is adjusted to match the phase and frequency of the utility Ifthe utility voltage falls outside acceptable limits the UPS rapidly transfers your equipment to power der
8. s common at DB 9F pins 4 or 9 1 Excessive loading may shorten run time to below 2 minutelow battery warninginterval remove excessive loads 2 Consecutive utility failures may not allow time for the battery to recharge thereby causing shortened run time This operation is normal The low battery warninginterval is extended when operated under light load 7 0 Difficulty 7 2 Replacing the battery You can expect to receive 3 to 6 years of service life from the UPS s battery when installed in a cool dry location If you suspect the battery is weak allow the UPS to charge the battery for at least 6 hours and perform the Test for proper operation described in section3 7 If after repeating the test you find that the run time is still too short follow the procedures below to replace the battery Note Please read the cautions at the beginning of this section 7 2 1 Turn off the UPS and unplug it from service Lay the UPS on its left side and remove the two battery door screws Remove only the screws indicated on the battery door 7 2 2 Gently pull out the battery by grasping the white tab 7 2 3 Remove the two wires connecting the battery to the UPS To loosen the wire connectors gently wiggle the connectors side to side while pulling straight back from the mating battery connector 7 2 4 Connect the battery wires to the new battery The red wire is positive the black wire is negative 7 2 5 Position the new ba
9. M PS 2 30 with 14 VGA monitor 200 VA IBM PS 2 55sx with 14 VGA monitor 250 VA Compaq 386 25e w 14 VGA monitor 300 VA 9 min 22 min Compaq 386 33 w 14 VGA monitor 350 VA IBM PS 2 80 file server 400 VA Compaq 386 33 w 19 VGA monitor 450 VA Compaq 486 33 w 19 VGA monitor 500 VA Compaq Systempro server 550 VA 2 Compaq 386 25e w VGA monitor 600 VA 2 Compaq 386 33 w VGA monitor Note Run times are given at 25 C 77 F Load values given in VA Volt Amps Page30 10 0 Specifications 9 1 Input Nominal input voltage single phase 230 Vac Nominal input frequency 50 or 60 Hz selected by microprocessor 9 2 Transfer Characteristics Frequency limits for on line operation 5 of the nominal 50 or 60 Hz Low input voltage limit for on line operation 196 Vac High input voltage limit for on line operation 280 Vac 9 3 Output Characteristics Maximum load 250 VA or 170 W 400 VA or 250 W and 600 VA or 400 W for models 250 400 and 600 respectively Nominal output voltage 225 Vac 5 When verifying UPS on battery output voltage use only a true rms responding voltmeter Frequency regulation 50 or 60 Hz 3 unless synchronized to the utility Waveshape stepped approximation to sine wave peak and rms values equiva lent to the utility Protection electronically overcurrent and short circuit protected overload shutdown is latched 9 4 Battery and charger Battery type maintenance free lead
10. S properly to avoid damage in transit Never use styrofoam beads for packing because the UPS will settle through beads and become damaged Damages sustained in transit are not covered under warranty Enclose a letter in the package with your name RMA address copy of sales receipt description of trouble phone number and check if necessary E Mark your RMA on the outside of the package The factory cannot accept any package without this marking E Return your UPS via insured prepaid carrier to the address on the rear of this booklet Page 28 8 0 Storing the UPS 8 1 Storage conditions The UPS should be covered and stored in an upright position in a cool dry location The UPS should be stored with the battery in a fully charged state This means that the UPS should be allowed to charge the battery for at least 6 hours before the UPS is switched off for storage 8 2 Extended storage To achieve expected run time following extended storage the UPS should be allowed to refresh the battery for 12 hours once every 6 months in environments where the ambient temperature is 15 C to 30 C 5 F to 86 F For extended storage in environments where the ambient temperature is 30 C to 45 C 86 F to 113 F the UPS should be allowed to refresh the battery for 12 hours once every month Page 29 9 0 Run time versus load 50 VA Typical ASCII terminal 75 VA Macintosh SE 30 100 VA IBM PS 2 30 w monochrome monitor 150 VA IB
11. action la r glementation locale concernant les installations lectriques E Cette source d alimentation permanente UPS est munie d une source d nergie interne accumulateur qui ne peut pas tre d sactiv e par l utilisateur La prise de sortie peut donc tre sous tension m me lorsque l appareil n est pas branch M Encasd urgence pour d sactiver correctementla source d alimentation permanente UPS poussez l interrupteur sur la position O Off et debranchez le cordon d alimentation principal M Ne pas installer la source d alimentation permanente UPS dans un endroit o il y ade l eau ou une humidit excessive M Ne pas laisser de l eau ou tout objet p n trer dans la source d alimentation permanente UPS Ne pas placer de r cipients contenant un liquide sur cet appareil ni proximit de celui ci M Pour viter une surchauffe de la source d alimentation permanente UPS conservez la l abri du soleil Ne pas installer proximit d appareils d gageant de la chaleur tels que radiateurs ou appareils de chauffage E Le conducteur de terre de protection de cette UPS Alimentation ininterrompue en courant achemine le courant de fuite provenant des dispositifs de charge quipement d ordinateur Cette UPS cr e environ 0 75 mAde courant de fuite Pour garantir une limite de s curit de 3 5 mA le courant total de fuite des dispositifs de charge doit tre limit 2 75 mA Si vous n tes pas s
12. ch einer bestimmten Zeit so schwach werden da der autonome Nennbetrieb nicht mehr gew hrleistet ist Aufgrund der potentiellen Gesundheits und Umweltgefahren die von den Batterien ausgehen d rfen sie nur in einem vom Werk autorisierten Kundendienstzentrum ausgewechselt werden Dort teilt man Ihnen mit welches Kundendienstzentrum f r Sie zust ndig ist IN cl M Die Batterien in dieser unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung sind wiederverwertbar Sie sind bleihaltig und stellen eine Gefahr f r die Umwelt und die Gesundheit dar wenn sie nicht ordnungsgem entsorgt werden Das Ger t aneinvom Werk autorisiertes Kundendienstzentrum einsenden um die Batterien auswechseln oder entsorgen zu lassen M Der Austausch der Batterien sollte von oder unter der Aufsicht von Personen durchgef hrt werden die mit den Gefahren von Batterien und den erforderlichen Vorsichtsma nahmen vertraut sind Halten Sie nicht autorisierte Personen von den Batterien fern Wenn Sie die Batterien ersetzen wollen verwenden Sie die gleiche Anzahl und den gleichen Typ geschlossene Bleiakkumulatoren der urspr nglich mit dem Ger t geliefert wurde E VORSICHT Werfen Sie die Batterien nicht ins Feuer Es besteht Explosionsgefahr E VORSICHT Die Batterien nicht ffnen oder zerst ren Sieenthalten einen giftigen Elektroylyten der f r Augen und Haut gesundheitssch dlich ist E VORSICHT Eine Batterie stellt eine Gefahr in bezug auf elektrischen Schlag un
13. d hohe Kurzschlusstr me dar Tragen Sie daher keine Armbanduhr oder Ringe wenn Sie die Batterien ersetzen Benutzen Sie Werkzeuge mit isolierten Griffen Page 23 7 0 Dificultad Cuidado M Esta Fuente de energ a ininterrumpible contiene niveles de voltaje peligrosos en potencia No intente desarmar la unidad pues no contiene piezas que puedan ser reparadas por el usuario Las reparaciones deben efectuarse nicamente por parte del personal de mantenimiento capacitado en la f brica M Esta Fuente de energ a ininterrumpible contiene bater as Con el tiempo las bater as se gastan demasiado para poder sustentar el funcionamiento aut nomo a la capacidad nominal Para solicitar el reemplazo de bater as o servicio de reparaciones se ruega llamar al n mero telef nico de Atenci n a los Clientes indicado en la tapa de este manual y averiguar el Centro de Servicio m s cercano IN GY M Las baterias que se encuentran en esta Fuente de energia ininterrumpible son reciclables Las baterias contienen plomo y constituyen un peligro para el medio ambiente y para la salud de las personas si no se las desechan como corresponde Se ruega devolver la unidad a un Centro de Servicio autorizado por la fabrica para el reemplazo o la eliminaci n de las baterias El reemplazo de baterias deber ser hecho o supervisado por profesionales familiarizados con los dafios y precauciones relacionadas con ellas Mantenga a las personas no auto
14. dor branch Have your line voltage checked by than onceor twice an hour cirauits are heavily loaded an dectridan Operatingyour UPS Computer equipment operates from an outlet which iswiredtoa normally different branch fuse or circuit breaker may help UPS does not provide expected run 1 Excessive loads connected at 1 Unplug excessive loads from time Low battery warningis UPS s output receptacles UPS Recheck computer system sounded prematurely power requirements as described in installation instructions 2 Batteryis weak duetowearor 2 Thebattery should be recharged recent operation duringutility power by leaving the UPS plugged in for 6 outage hours do not operate Test control during recharge If UPS sounds low battery warning prematurely when retested battery should be replaced UPS emitsloud toneduring utility UPS has shut down dueto Turn off UPS and unplug excessive failure Power 1 0 switch is on but overload loads Recheck computer system computer equipment is not power requirements as described powered Rear panel circuit in installation instructions UPS may breaker is not tripped be turned on when utility has been restored Page 25 7 0 Difficulty 7 1 Troubleshooting chart continued UPS emits loudtone Power 1 0 switch is on but computer equipment is not powered UPS s rear panel drait breaker is tripped button is extended Normal utility voltages are known to be present NoUPS out
15. e UPS rapidly transfers loads computer equipment to an alternative power source This alternative power is derived from a battery within the UPS and provides the user with ample time to save files and properly close operations A chart in section 9 0 shows how much time your equipment can remain operating during a utility failure before the UPS s batteries are drained Under normal conditions when the utility voltage is within proper limits the UPS maintains the battery in a charged condition and serves to isolate your equipment from surges and high frequency electrical noise After following the installation procedures and reading all the safety instruc tions you re ready to enjoy computing free from the worry of power problems and the time consuming process of constantly saving your files 1 2 Surge suppression and EMI RFI filtering The UPS provides high performance surge suppression and EMI RFI electro magnetic and radio frequency interference filtering The UPS suppresses surges defined by the ANSI C62 41 formerly IEEE 587 Category A and B standard to levels well below that which is compatible with your computer 1 3 Remote interface A remote computer interface port 400VA and 600VA models capable of signal ling utility failure and low battery conditions is provided for unattended shut down of computer operations When teamed with PowerChute UPS monitoring software you may select operation of power event logging power event
16. e following Test for proper operation section 3 7 and to ensure that the UPS will provide expected run time The UPS may be used immediately upon receipt but may not provide expected run time in the event of a utility failure The battery will recharge to full capacity within 6 hours when the UPS is plugged in and switched on Once the battery has obtained a full charge the UPS will maintain the charge as long as the UPS is plugged in regardless of the position of the power 1 0 switch Pages 3 0 Installation 3 6 Connecting your equipment to the UPS To ensure that your computer equipment will be protected during a utility failure and that you receive expected run time it is important that you determine the total power needs of the equipment you wish to protect with the UPS The power requirements of your equipment should be less than or equal to the capacity of the UPS The capacity rating of the UPS in both Volt Amperes VA and Watts W is given in the Specifications section of this manual The power demands of your equipment can be read from the Run Time Verses Load section9 0 chart or may be deduced from the equipment name plates The Run Time Versus Load chart gives equipment power requirements load in VA for computer systems common in the office environment today If your equip ment is not listed in the chart the following instructions will help you to determine their power needs 3 6 1 Computer equipment manufacturers
17. ement si les r gles de mise au rebut ne sont pas respect es Veuillez retournez l unit un Centre de Service agr lorsque vous d sirerez remplacer ou vous d barrasser des accumulateurs usag s Le remplacement de batterie doit tre effectu ou surveill par du personnel au courant du danger des batteries et des pr cautions prende exig es Quand vous remplacez les batteries utilisez le m me num ro et le m me type de batteries au plomb tanches que celles contenues l origine dan votre UPS E ATTENTION Nejetez pas les batteries dan un feu Lesbatteries peuventexploser M ATTENTION N ouvrez pas ni ne mutilez la batterie ou les batteries Elles contiennent un lectrolyte qui est toxique et dangereux pour la peau et lex yeux E ATTENTION Une batterie peut pr senter un risque de chocelectrique debr lure par transfert d nergie Suivre les pr cautions qui s imposent Quand vous replacez des batteries il faut retirer les montres bracelets et la bijouterie comme les bagues Utilisez des outils ayant des manches isol s Page 22 7 0 Schwierigkeit Vorsicht M Im Inneren dieser unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung herrschen potentiell gef hrliche Spannungen Nicht versuchen das Ger t zu ffnen Es enth lt keine vom Benutzer reparierbaren Teile Reparaturen d rfen nur von ausgebildetem Kundendienstpersonal durchgef hrt werden M Diese unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung enth lt Batterien die na
18. f an internal UPS fault 5 2 Test switch on units so equipped When the Test switch is pressed the UPS simulates a power outage and transfers your load to the alternate power source This feature allows you to determine that computer equipment protected by the UPS operates normally during transfers It also provides a convenient means of testing the UPS s battery If the Test control is held depressed the UPS will operate your equipment from power derived from the battery continuously If during the test the low battery warning is sounded prematurely and the load is known to be normal then the battery is weak and requires extended recharge or replacement see section 7 0 5 3 Audible alarm During a utility failure the UPS emits a series of four beeps once every 30 seconds to warn you that your equipment is operating from a source of power which is limited in duration In the event of an extended utility failure the UPS will sound continuous beeps 2 minutes in advance of shut down due to battery capacity exhaustion Once shut down the UPS will cease sounding the alarm In the event the UPS encounters a severe overload the UPS will shut down and emit a loud tone The alarm is reset when the UPS is turned off The UPS will shut down and sound the audible alarm when an internal fault is detected Page 18 6 0 UPS monitoring 6 1 Overview A UPS system alone provides excellent protection from brief power problems However dur
19. ge sags are temporary amplitude reductions of the normal line voltage level Utility voltage sags can be caused by local high power demand equipment such as elevators air conditioners shop tools and electric heaters Brownouts defined as long lasting utility voltage reductions are sometimes initiated by the power company itself During the hot season the utility may choose to reduce the line voltage in order to cope with the huge power require ments of home and commercial use air conditioners Blackout Blackouts are defined by a complete loss of power Often blackouts are caused by accidents or acts of nature However they can also be created by overloaded branch circuits building wiring segregated by fuses or circuit breakers faulty circuit breakers or even a tripped over line cord Page 17 5 0 Controls and nd cators 5 1 Power 1 0 switch The power l 0 switch controls power to the UPS and its output receptacles When the switch is on the UPS operates and your m computer equipment will be powered When the switch is off the UPS is de energized and your equipment is unpowered If A your equipment switches are left on the entire system can be O operated by using just the power 1 0 switch Under normal conditions the lamp within the power 1 0 switch illuminates whenever the UPS is switched on When the UPS is operating on battery the lamp flashes The lamp will flash and the UPS will shut down in the event o
20. haser 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 DAM AGE 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Life support policy As a general policy American Power Conversion APC does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the APC product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness APC does not recommend the use of any of its products in direct patient care APC will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to APC that a the risks of injury or damage have been minimized b the customer assumes all such risks and c the liability of American Power Conversion is adequately protected under the circumstances Examples of devices considered to be life support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers nerve stimulators whether used for anesthesia pain relief or other purposes autotran
21. imentaci n E No instale la Fuente de energ a ininterrumpible en lugares donde haya agua o humedad excesiva M No deje que en la Fuente de energ a ininterrumpible entre agua ni ning n objeto extra o No ponga objetos con l quidos encima de la unidad ni cerca de ella M Para reducir el riesgo de sobrecalentamiento no exponga la unidad a los rayos directos del sol ni la instale cerca de artefactos que emiten calor como estufas o cocinas M El conductor de protecci n a tierra conduce las corrientes de fuga de esta fuente ininterrumpible de potencia UPS generadas en los componentes de carga equipos de computadora La fuente ininterrumpible de potencia genera aproximadamente 0 75 mA de corriente de fuga Para garantizar un l mite de seguridad de 3 5 mA el total de la corriente de fuga de los componentes de carga deber limitarse a 2 75 mA Si usted no est seguro del total de las corrientes de fuga de los componentes aseg rese de que este producto est conectado a un recept culo de tres conductores que tenga una conexi n de protecci n a tierra que sea confiable impedancia baja para proveer un camino seguro para la corriente de fuga Tambi n aseg rese de reemplazar el cable que va a la fuente ininterrumpible de potencia con uno que tenga un enchufe con dispositivo de cierre IEC 309 con capacidad para un m nimo de 10A Este cable pudiera requerir losservicios deuneletricista profesional para lainstalaci n del recept culo en
22. ing an extended power outage an unattended computer system will eventually shut down due to battery capacity exhaustion To prevent data corruption when the UPS shuts down the computer must be informed by the UPS of impending shut down and take appropriate file saving measures This important function is called UPS monitoring The UPS s computer interface port is the means by which your UPS communicates with a computer system Some computer operating systems have built in UPS monitoring These systems require various hardware interfaces Interface kits for all operating systems that support UPS monitoring are available from your dealer Inaddition your dealer also offers PowerChute software which enhances such built in UPS monitoring Versions of PowerChute are available which add the UPS monitoring function to the many operating systems which do not inherently provide UPS monitoring 6 2 Interface Kits A series of interface kits is available for operating systems that provide UPS monitoring Each interface kit includes the special interface cable required to convert status signals from the UPS into signals which individual operating systems recognize Each kit includes all necessary installation instructions Systems for which interface kits are offered include Novell LAN Manager LANtastic Banyan VINES and IBM AS 400 6 3 PowerChute Software PowerChute software provides complete data protection for most operating systems This soft
23. ived from the UPS s battery via the inverter and transformer described earlier This transfer typically takes place within 3 milliseconds Once operating in this mode the UPS will emit a series of four beeps once every 30 seconds to remind you that the continuation of power is limited in duration If the utility power is not restored to normal the UPS will eventually sound continuous beeps to alert you that less than two minutes remain before the UPS shuts down and ceases to power your equipment This is called a low battery condition which means that the UPS s usable battery capacity is nearly spent The UPS will automatically shut down if the UPS is not turned off during the low battery alarm If the UPS detects the return of normal utility voltages at any time during operation using its alternate power source the inverter voltage will be smoothly re synchronized to match the phase and frequency of the utility Once synchro nized the load transfer switch willre transfer your equipment to power supplied by the utility After an extended utility outage the battery charger resupplies the battery with energy at a pace which is consistent with maximizing the service life Page 16 4 0 Principles of operation 4 8 Operation during a utility failure continued of the battery the battery could be charged faster but wouldn t last as long lee ee ee AH OC DI OI Wl CAE PUT VE HU AI I VII NN 11 LEET Brownout Utility volta
24. must provide a load rating for their products Usually the rating is written on a name plate or label near the line cord The rating may be given in units of Amps A or Amax Volt Amperes VA or Watts W Jot down the load rating of all the equipment you wish to protect 3 6 2 All noted load ratings should be converted to Volt Amperes VA so that all equipment power requirements can be added using the same units of measure 3 6 3 If load ratings are given in Watts W convert to an estimate of power requirements in VA by multiplying the value in Watts by 1 4 3 6 4 If load ratings are given in Amps A or Amax convert to an estimate of power requirements in VA by multiplying the value in Amps by 230 Unfortu nately many computer manufacturers overrate the power requirements of their equipment in order to be conservative and to cover the extra power demand of user added expansion boards If the VA requirement that you have computed seems high or is already greater than the capacity of the UPS don t worry The next section describes a test that you can perform to determine whether or not your equipment and the UPS are compatible even if the computed power requirement of your equipment is 50 greater than the capacity of the UPS Page9 3 0 Installation 3 6 5 Once all power requirement figures have been converted to VA units and added together simply determine whether the power requirements of your equipment is less than or equal
25. n on battery This UPS contains high performance surge suppression additional suppression components are not required and are not recommended If in doubt please consult the equipment manufacturer or the factory Page7 3 0 Installation 3 4 Connecting to the utility The UPS is furnished with two 1 8 meter output power cords for connection to computer equipment having IEC 320 male appliance couplers at their input However due to the variety of plug connectors required for connection to electrical service in countries where the UPS may be operated an input line cord is not supplied from the factory In most cases this will not be a problem as the input cord which currently powers your computer equipment may be swapped with one of the supplied output cords Hence the swapped out line cord can be used instead as the input line cord for the UPS If this is not the case ask your local dealer or the factory about obtaining an input line cord for your application Extra output power cords are also available from the factory The UPS is compatible with all 220 230 and 240 Vac mains voltages During a mains failure the UPS powers your load at a nominal voltage of 225 Vac UPS 21 te N SE 3 5 Battery charging The UPS is shipped from the factory with its internal battery in a fully charged state However the battery may lose some charge during shipping and storage The battery should be recharged before conducting th
26. ping materials willbecome invalu able to you in case the UPS must be returned to the factory for service damages sustained in transit when shipped from the user arenotcovered under warranty Entire contents copyright 1993 American Power Conversion All rights reserved reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited Back UPS and PowerChute are registered trademarks of APC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Table of contents 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 0 10 0 Introduction einen nein 2 E LE RE E S curit Fran i s E 4 Sicherheit Deutsch A 5 seguridad Espa ol een 6 Installation E 7 Principles OF Operation un 13 Controls and indicators sss 18 UPS FREED nenne 19 e 2 see ee nr nae 21 Difficult Fran ias ani 22 Schwierigkeit Deuisch siria 23 Dificult d Espa ol E 24 SLOAN Me UPS usa 29 Run time versus e scensscssencies 30 SDECIHCAUONS oo Ee 31 Warranty Life support policy cover Page 1 0 Introduction 1 1 Overview The UPS is a high performance standby uninterruptible power source designed to protect computers and peripheral devices such as monitors modems tape drives etc from utility line failures which could result in the loss or corruption of valuable data In the event of a utility failure such as a blackout brownout swell or sag th
27. pliances such as a room heater or stove M The Protective Earth conductor of this UPS carries the Leakage Current from the load devices computer equipment This UPS generates approximately 0 75 mA of leakage current To ensure a safe limit of 3 5 mA the total leakage current of the load devices should be limited to 2 75 mA If you are unsure of the leakage current from the load devices ensure that this product is plugged into a 3 wire receptacle that has a reliable low impedance Protective Earth connection to provide a safe path for the leakage current and replace the powercord to the UPS with one that has a locking type plug IEC 309 rated a minimum of 10A This powercord may require the services of a professional electrician for the installation of the matching wall receptacle Page3 2 0 Securite M Pour r duire le risque d lectrocution d branchez la prise principale de la source d alimentation permanente Uninterruptible Power Source avant d installer le c ble d interface allant l ordinateur si utilis Ne rebranchez le bloc d alimentation qu apr s avoir effectu toutes les connections M Branchez la source d alimentation permanente UPS dans une prise de courant 3 d rivations deux p les et la terre Cette prise doit tre munie d une protection ad quate fusible ou coupe circuit Le branchement dans tout autre genre de prise pourrait entra ner un risque d lectrocution et peut constituer une infr
28. put lamp within power 1 0 switch is flashing UPS emits constant beeps Loads are known to operate properly UPS beeps continuously Lamp within 1 0 power switch is illuminated Utility is not failed UPS does not shut down when RS 232 HI leve is applied to computer interface port pin 1 Low battery warninginterval is shorter than 2 minutes Low battery warninginterval is much longer than 2 minutes Page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE UPS has shut down due to severe overload Internal UPS fault 1 Line cord plug is loose 2 Circuit breaker is tripped 1 Signal not applied during utility failure 2 Signal is not referenced to UPS common 1 Excessive loads connected at UPS s output receptacles 2 Battery capacity low due to consecutive utility failures UPS is loaded to much less than full rated capacity Turn off UPS and unplug excessive loads Laser printers will overload the UPS and should be plugged into a quality surge suppressor See the section covering Overloads Once overload is removed reset the circuit breaker press button Remove the UPS from service and contact Customer Serivce 1 Check fit of line cord plug 2 Unplug excessive loads and reset circuit breaker press button 1 The UPS responds to this signal only during utility failures load is operating from the UPS s internal power source 2 Signal must be referenced tothe UPS
29. rch eine Netzanschlu leitung mit einer verriegelbaren industriellen Steckvorrichtung nach IEC 309 die f r mindestens 10 Ampere ausgelegt ist Eine derartige Netzanschlu leitung erfordert eventuell die Installation einer entsprechenden Netzsteckdose in der Wand durch einen Elektriker Page5 2 0 Seguridad E Parareducirelriesgo de descarga el ctrica desconecte de la red la Fuente deenerg a ininterrumpibleantes de instalar el cable dese alizaci n deinterfaz delacomputadora si se usa Vuelva a conectar el conductor flexible de alimentaci n solamente una vez efectuadas todas las interconexiones de se alizaci n M Conecte la Fuente de energ a ininterrumpible a un tomacorriente bipolar y trifilar con neutro de puesta a tierra El tomacorriente debe estar conectado a la protecci n de derivaci n apropiada ya sea un fusible o un disyuntor La conexi n a cualquier otro tipo de tomacorriente puede constituir peligro de descarga el ctrica y violar los c digos el ctricos locales M Esta Fuente de energ a ininterrumpible tiene una fuente de energ a interna la bater a que no puede ser desactivada por el usuario La salida puede tener corriente aun cuando la unidad no se encuentre conectada al suministro de red M Para desactivar correctamente la Fuente de energ a ininterrumpible en una situaci n deemergencia coloqueelinterruptorl O en la posici nO Off desconectado y desconecte de la red el conductor flexible de al
30. rizadas alejadas de las bater as Cuando cambie las bater as use del mismo n mero y tipo de bater as de cido de plomo selladas que las originales dentro de su fuente ininterrumplible de potencia E ADVERTENCIA No eche las bater as en el fuego Pudieran explotar E ADVERTENCIA No abra o mutile la s bater a s Contienen un electrolito que es t xico y da ino a la piel y a los ojos E ADVERTENCIA Las bater as representan un riesgo de impacto el ctrico y de altas corriente de corto circuito Cuando reemplace las bater as deber quitarse todos los relojes y las joyas tales como anillos Use herramientas que tengan los mangos aislados Page 24 7 0 Difficulty 7 1 Troubleshooting chart PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE UPS will not turn on lamp within 1 Line cord plug is loose 1 Check fit of linecord plug itch is not illuminated SE IE SE a Se 6 SC 2 Rear panel drcuit breaker is 2 Circuit breaker is tripped when is on tripped button is extended Unplug excessive loads and reset breaker press button 3 Dead wall socket 3 Check wall socket with a table lamp UPS occasionally emits beep TheUPS is briefly transferringyour This operation is normal TheU PS computer equipment operates equipment to its alternate power is protecting your computer normally source dueto utility voltage sagsor equipment from abnormal utility spikes voltages UPS emits beep very often more Utility voltage is distorte
31. s of other computer peripherals and may trip the UPS s rear panel circuit breaker Plug laser printers into a quality surge suppressor Remember that print jobs can be re queued when the power is restored 3 7 Test for proper operation After the UPS has had a chance to recharge its battery turn on the UPS s power UO control and switch on your computer equipment The indicator within the switch should be illuminated and your equipment should operate normally Test To test the operation of the UPS simply unplug its input cord or press and hold the Test switch on units so equipped to simulate a utility blackout The lamp within the power 1 0 switch will flash and UPS will immediately transfer your equipment to power derived from the UPS s internal battery During this time the UPS will emit a series of four beeps once every 30 seconds to remind you that your equipment is operating from a source of power that is limited in duration Restore normal operation by releasing the Test control or by plugging in the line Page 11 3 0 Installation 3 7 Test for proper operation continued cord Observe that your equipment operates normally during both transfer from utility power to UPS power and back again Repeat this test four or five times to ensure proper operation See the following section covering Overloads if abnormal operation is encountered The power l 0 control switches power to your equipment If you leave your equipmen
32. s without your notice that is the UPS doesn t transfer your load to its internal power source Instead the suppression circuitry reduces the amplitude of noise and surges to a level well below that which can be tolerated by your relatively delicate computing equipment Surge The illustration above shows what a typical medium amplitude surge or spike looks like when present on the utility voltage Surges up to 15 times larger than this are easily suppressed by the UPS Surges are commonly caused by nearby lightning activity and motor load switching created in air conditioners elevators and heat pumps UWA U N N IV IV VIN IM ae EMI RFI Noise The illustration above shows what EMI RFI noise looks like when present on the utility voltage The UPS filters out this noise with components whose electrical resistance is very high at radio frequencies EMI RFInoise is commonly created by the same activity which produces surges but can also be caused by nearby radio transmitters and blinking neon bulbs and signs Page 14 4 0 Principles of operation 4 2 Load transfer switch The load transfer switch is actually an electro dynamic relay which serves to rapidly transfer your computer equipment load from the utility to the UPS s alternate power source in the event of a utility failure When the utility is restored to within safe limits the switch acts to re transfer the load to the utility Except for the user control
33. sfusion devices blood pumps defibrillators arrhythmia detectors and alarms pacemakers hemodialysis systems peritoneal dialysis systems neonatal ventilator incubators ventilators for both adults and infants anesthesia ventilators and infusion pumps as well as any other devices designated as critical by the U S FDA Hospital grade wiring devices and leakage current may be ordered as options on many APC UPS systems APC does not claim that units with this modification are certified or listed as Hospital Grade by APC or any other organization Therefore these units do not meet the requirements for use in direct patient care AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION ZS PHONE Z PHONE 800 800 4272 in USA Canada 33 1 64 62 59 00 in Europe 401 789 5735 world wide 401 789 5735 world wide 24 MAILING D lt MAILING American Power Conversion American Power Conversion 132 Fairgrounds Road 4 rue Ste Claire Deville PO Box 278 Zac du Mandinet B timent Espace West Kingston Rhode Island LOGNES 02892 USA 77447 MARNE LA VALLEE C dex 2 FRANCE Note The troubleshooting chart in section 7 0 offers solutions for most of the difficulties you may encounter with this UPS Before calling the customer service number please have available your UPS s serial number see the label at the rear of the UPS Serial number 990 2013 1 11 93
34. sorgung im Notfall ordnungsgem abzuschalten denl O Schalter an der R ckseite aufO Aus stellen und das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose ziehen E Die unterbrechungsfreieStromversorgungnichtaneinem Ort aufstellen an dem sie mit Wasser oder berm ig hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit in Ber hrung kommen k nnte M Darauf achten da weder Wasser noch Fremdk rper in das Innere der unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung eindringen Keine Objekte die Fl ssigkeit enthalten auf oder neben die unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung stellen E Um ein berhitzen der unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung zu verhindern das Ger t vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung fernhalten und nicht in der N he von w rmeabstrahlenden Haushaltsger ten z B Heizger t oder Herd aufstellen M Der Erdableitstrom des Verbrauchers Computer flie t ber den Schutzleiter des UPS Netzger tes ab Das UPS Netzger t selbst erzeugt einen Erdableitstrom von ca 0 75 mA Um den Sicherheitsgrenzwert von 3 5 mA nicht zu berschreiten sollte der Erdableitstrom s mtlicher Verbraucher auf 2 75 mA begrenzt sein Wenn Ihnen die H he des Ableitstromes von den Verbrauchern nicht bekannt ist dann sorgen Sie daf r da dieses Ger t an eine Steckdose mit Schutzkontakt angesschlossen wird der eine zuverl ssge geringe Impedanz Schutzleiterverbindung hat um einen sicheren Strompfad f r den Erdableitstrom zu gew hrleisten Ersetzen Sie zudem die Netzanschlu leitung des UPS Netzger tes du
35. switches the transfer switch is the only moving part in the UPS The time required for the relay to transfer your load to either power source is much much faster than that which is required by any modern computer or computer peripheral device 4 3 Battery charger The UPS s battery charger converts the alternating current AC supplied by the utility to a direct current DC which is compatible with the battery The charger maintains the battery at a constant voltage to ensure that the battery will have the capacity to support your load as often as possible This charging method known as float charging provides maximum battery service life and minimal internal heating The battery is charged at an accelerated rate as required whenever the UPS is plugged in and switched on When switched off the battery is trickle charged in order to maintain full capacity 4 4 Battery The UPS s battery is an energy source much like the battery in an automobile Also like most automobile batteries the UPS s battery is a modern maintenance free lead acid type it is sealed and leakproof The battery has a typical service life of 3 to 6 years The service life is extended when the UPS is kept in a cool environment below 30 C or 86 F 4 5 Inverter The UPS must convert the battery s energy into a form that your computer equipment can rely upon during a utility failure This is the job of the UPS s inverter The UPS converts the battery
36. t power switches on the 1 0 power control can be used as a master on off switch 3 8 Overloads If the total power requirement of your equipment is much greater than the capacity of the UPS the UPS s rear panel circuit breaker may trip This is called an overload situation Once the circuit breaker trips the UPS will attempt to operate the load using its internal power source This may result in an unexpect edly short run time or if the overload is severe the UPS will immediately shut down and cease to power the load In this case the UPS will emit a loud tone to alert you of the overload If this occurs during your test turn off the UPS and decide which equipment will be left unprotected by the UPS The circuit breaker may be reset press button when the overload is removed Page 12 4 0 Principles of operation Below is a block diagram showing the major components of your UPS These blocks are described on the following pages Transfer switch Monitor amp control Block diagram showing all major components of your UPS Page 13 4 0 Principles of operation 4 1 Noise and surge suppression The UPS contains high performance EMI RFI Electro Magnetic and Radio Frequency Interference noise and surge suppression circuitry to protect your computer equipment The UPS provides this suppression continuously whether or not itis turned on Normally the UPS suppresses noise and surge
37. that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directives s Place BILLERICA MA USA Signature Date 12 1 93 William Burke Full name Regulatory Compliance Engineer Position Page 32 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 obtain a Returned Material Authoriza tion RMA number from APC or an APC service center Products must be returned to APC oran APC service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident negligence or mis application or has been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION MAKES NO WAR RANTIES EXPRESS 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 the purc
38. to the capacity of the UPS If this is not the case then it must be decided which equipment should be left unprotected by the UPS see section 3 8 covering overloads 3 6 6 An example of how to determine the power requirements of a computer system is given below Example labels found at system equipment rear panels Computer Label Monitor Label Tape Drive Label I Etc Inc Model 120MB 50 60Hz I UI AMIN MT ZIM ZAM Moniters Inc Computer Company Inc Model 16 RBG Model AZX 2500 Serial No 1891 1265 LISTED 120 VAC 100W 60 Hz 120 V 2A 50 60 Hz L12345 Serial 8511123 The power requirements of the example computer monitor and external tape drive may be calculated as follows Computer VA 230x2A 240 VA Monitor VA 100x1 4 140 VA Tape Drive VA 230 x 1 120 VA Total 500 VA In this example a UPS with at least 500 VA capacity can be employed to protect the computer monitor and external tape drive However a UPS with somewhat lower capacity may still be used if the following test for proper operation is successful Page 10 3 0 Installation 3 6 Connecting your equipment to the UPS continued 3 6 7 Once you have determined that your equipment and the UPS are compat ible plug your equipment into the UPS s rear panel output receptacles Note Do not plug laser printers into this UPS The power requirements of a typical laser printer are much larger than the requirement
39. ttery as shown below and place it into the UPS Arrange the wires so that they will not interfere with the battery installation 7 2 6 Close the battery door and fasten the two battery door screws 7 2 7 Return the worn battery to the factory for recycling 7 0 Difficulty 7 3 Obtaining Service The troubleshooting chart in section 7 1 covers most of the difficulties that a user may encounter under conditions other than a failure of the UPS itself For problems not covered in the chart follow the below listed instructions M See the troubleshooting chart and eliminate the obvious A tripped UPS circuit breaker is the most common problem encountered and is user reset table once excessive loads are unplugged from the UPS M If the circuit breaker is OK note your UPS model serial number and date of purchase Contact the Customer Service Department at the phone number given on the cover of this manual E Be prepared to provide a description of the problem A technician will help you solve the problem over the phone if possible or will give you a Return Material Authorization Number RMA M If the UPS is within the warranty period repairs will be performed free of charge If it is not within the warranty period there will be a charge for repair M Pack the UPS in its original packaging If you no longer have the original shipping materials ask the technician about obtaining a new set It is very important that you pack the UP
40. ware is a background process that monitors the UPS through a RS 232 serial port on the host PowerChute offers user notification of impend ing shutdown power event logging auto restart upon power return and UPS battery conservation features PowerChute is available for many platforms including Novell LAN Manager AppleShare XENIX most UNIX based operat ing systems and DEC VAX VMS Caution Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cables Page 19 6 0 UPS monitoring 6 4 Computer interface port The computer interface port is diagramed below for your reference Those with technical abilities wishing to use this port in a special application should be aware of the following limitations and capabilities of the interface 6 4 1 Outputs at pins 3 5 and 6 are actually open collector outputs which must be pulled up to a common referenced supply no greater than 40 Vdc The transistors are capable of a maximum non inductive load of 25 mAdc Use only Pin 4 as the common 6 4 2 The output at Pin 2 will generate a LO to HI RS 232 level upon transfer of the output load to power derived from the UPS s battery The pin is normally at a LO RS 232 level 6 4 3 The UPS will shut down when a HI RS 232 level sustained for 0 5 s is applied to Pin 1 The UPS responds to this signal following a delay only during utility failures load is operating from the UPS s internal power source Normally Open Line Fail Signal Normall
41. y Open Low Battery Signal Normally Closed 6739 Line Fail Signal Common 12345 RS 232 Shut Down HI Input 0 58 RS 232 Line Fail Output Chassis Page 20 7 0 Difficulty Caution M This Uninterruptible Power Source contains potentially hazardous voltages Do not attempt to disassemble the unit The unit contains no user serviceable parts Repairs are performed only by factory trained service personnel M This Uninterruptible Power Source uses batteries The batteries will eventually become too weak to provide rated autonomous operation To obtain battery replacement or repair service please call the Customer Service telephone number on the cover of this manual for information on the Service Center nearest you IN GY M The batteries used by this Uninterruptible Power Source are recyclable Proper disposal of the batteries is required The batteries contain lead and pose a hazard to the environment and human health if not disposed of properly Please refer to local codes for proper disposal requirements or return the unit to a factory authorized Service Center for battery replacement or disposal E Battery replacementshould be performed or supervised by personnel familiar with the danger of batteries and the required precautions Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries When replacing batteries use the same number and type of sealed lead acid batteries as were originally contained in your UPS
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