Connecting Equipment and Power to the UPS
1. Connect equipment to the UPS.
Avoid using extension cords.
2. Turn on all connected equipment. To use the UPS as a master ON/OFF switch, ensure all connected equipment is switched
ON. The equipment will not be powered until the UPS is turned on.
3. To power up the UPS press the
The UPS battery charges when it is connected to utility power. The battery charges to 90% capacity during the first
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three hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery run capability during this initial charge period.
4. For additional computer system security, install PowerChute
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ONNECTORS
serial com
normal bypass
EPO terminal
TVSS screw
external battery
pack connector
button on the front panel.
Power management software and interface cable can be used with the UPS.
Use only a supplied or approved interface cable.
Any other serial interface cable will be incompatible with the UPS connector.
Manual bypass enables the user to manually put connected equipment into bypass mode.
Emergency Power Off terminal allows the user to connect the UPS to the central EPO system.
The UPS features a transient voltage surge-suppression (TVSS) screw for connecting the ground lead
on surge suppression devices such as telephone and network line protectors.
When connecting grounding cable, disconnect the unit from the utility power outlet.
Optional external battery packs provide extended runtime during power outages. These units support
up to ten external battery packs.
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Business Edition Smart-UPS monitoring software.
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