ViewSonic PS500B manual

User’s Guide Power Series Models PS500B, PS800B[...]

For your records The serial number of y our UPS is on the rear panel. You should note the serial number in the space provided below. Retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in id en tificatio n in the event of theft or loss. Model No: Serial No.: Purchase Date:[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY What the warranty covers: We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and w orkmanship during the wa rranty period. If a product pr oves to be defective in material or workmanship during the w arr anty period, w e will at our sole option repair or replace the product with a like product. How long the warranty is eff[...]

Exclusion of damages: OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO T HE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1. DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERT Y CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT*, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFIT S, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DAT[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ! THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY FOR REFERENCE. • CAUTION: A BATTERY CAN PRESENT A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BURNS FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT , FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS. • WHEN REPLACING BATTERIES, USE T [...]

CAUTION: ! THE UPS CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE UPS HAS ITS OWN INTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE (BATTERY). THE OUTPUT RECEPTACLES MAY BE ALIVE EVEN WHEN THE UPS IS NOT CONNECTED TO AN AC SUPPLY. Safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends partially on the care tak[...]

• FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prot ection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can ra[...]

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PS500B/PS800B 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview 2 1.2 Sinewave Output 2 1.3 Smart Buck and Boost Line Conditioning 2 1.4 User Replaceable Battery Design 3 1.5 Advanced Interface to Communicate with Computer 3 1.6 User Configurable Settings 3 1.7 Schedule Shutdown & Startup 3 1.8 Data-Line Surge Protection 3 2. UPS CONTROLS 2.1 Ex[...]

2 PS500B/PS800B 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview These models are advanced line-intera ctive true sinewave uninterruptible power sy stems ( UPS ) designed to prevent spikes, surges, sags, transients and blackouts from reaching your sens itive equipment. Your equipment may include such items as computer s and computerized instruments to telecommunicatio[...]

PS500B/PS800B 3 1.4 User Replaceable Battery Desig n The battery is the most critical part in a UPS. The average lifetime of a battery is between 3 and 5 years. The special user-replaceable battery design of this UPS provides significant savings and gives the UPS an almost unlimited life. You can replace the battery very easily , and without turnin[...]

4 PS500B/PS800B 2. UPS CONTROLS 2.1 External Views MODEL: PS500B, PS800B 100/110/120V Commun ic ation Po r t Batter y Bac ku p Outl e t s D I P Sw i t c h Circui t Br eak e r D ata L ine Pr ot ec tio n Inl e t T e st/S il enc e Bu tt on On / O ff But t on Nor mal Mo de Bat t er y M od e Front Panel Rear Panel 220/230/240V D ata Li ne P rot ect ion [...]

PS500B/PS800B 5 Front Panel Controls 2.2 On/Off Button The On/Off Button has two functions: 1. When the UPS is off and AC pow er is present, press the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds （ till the LED light ） to turn on the UPS. If the “Dip switch#1” is ON, the UPS can be turned on even w ithout AC power. 2. When the UPS is on, press the[...]

6 PS500B/PS800B 2.5 Communication Port The communication port on the rear panel of the UPS allow s for connection to a host computer. When used w ith software communication softw are you will have access to important operating information. From your computer screen, you can monitor input/out put voltage, AC frequency, battery voltage, etc., and ana[...]

PS500B/PS800B 7 2.8 Data-Line Surge Suppression The data-line surge suppression on the rear panel provides an easy way to protect a network ( RJ45 ) or modem ( RJ11 ) connection from hazardous spikes. Connect a 10/Base-T network cable or a single line telephone into the “Line” socket. To complete the connection, connect another network cable or[...]

8 PS500B/PS800B 3. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Before installation, please read and understand the following instructions: 3.1 Unpacking and Insp ectio n Examine the packing carton for damage. Notify the carrier immediately if damage is observed. 3.2 Placement 1. This unit is intended for indoor use only. Although your UPS is very rugged, its intern[...]

PS500B/PS800B 9 3.3 Determining How Much Equipment You Can Connec t to Your UPS 1. Make a list of all equipment that requires protection. 2. Each piece of equipment has voltage and current ( VA ) ratings printed on the back label ( see examples below ). Your equipment may have a voltage rating such as 88-264V. Since the st andard voltage in the Uni[...]

10 PS500B/PS800B 3. We recommend that you charge the ba ttery for six (6) hours before first use of your UPS . You may use the UPS immediate ly without charging the battery, but the ba ckup time may be less than the rating. The UPS recharges the battery automatically w henever A C pow er is available. The UPS recharges the battery automatically w h[...]

PS500B/PS800B 11 3.6 Operation a nd Functional Test 1. Plug in the AC input cord to the rear panel and turn on the UPS by pressing the “On/Off” switch for 2 seconds. The UPS will beep and the front panel Normal Mode LED will light. 2. The UPS may be overloaded if the buzzer sounds continuously and the Overload LED lights. Unplug the least cr it[...]

12 PS500B/PS800B 4. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Electrical Specifications Product Name Frequency (Hz) Rated Voltage (V) VA / W Capacity PS500B 5 0 / 6 0 100 / 110 / 120V 220 / 230 / 240V 500/350 PS800B 5 0 / 6 0 100 / 110 / 120V 220 / 230 / 240V 800/560 Input/Output Voltage A C Line Voltage Version Lower Limit Upper Limit 100/110/120V 75/83/90 125/138/150 2[...]

PS500B/PS800B 13 Data-Line Surge Suppression Telephone Line Surge Protection +/- 6KV Peak ( 1.2 µ S/50 Waveform ) 10/100 Base-T Protection Let Through Rating <1% ( From 6KV/125A Normal Mode Surge ) A udible A larm Battery discharge at pow er failure Beep every 4 seconds Battery approaches final discharge Beep every second Overload Continuous bu[...]

14 PS500B/PS800B 4.2 Mechanical Specificatio n s: Product Name Dimensions Weight (Kg) W × H × L ( mm ) Net Shipping PS500B 127x195x312 9.6 10.6 PS800B 127x195x312 10.7 11.7 4.3 Environmental Specification s: Operating Storage and Shipment Temperature 0 ~ 40°C ( 32° ~ 104°F ) -20° ~ +60°C ( -4° ~ +140°F ) Humidity 0 ~ 95% ( non-condensing )[...]

PS500B/PS800B 15 5. TROUBLESHOOTING The TROUBLESHOOTING CHART on the next page covers most of the difficulties that you may encounter under normal w orking conditions. If the UPS fails to operate properly, please review the follow ing steps before calling the repair center: 1. Is the UPS plugged into a proper working outlet? 2. Is the line voltage [...]

16 PS500B/PS800B 6.USER REPLACEABLE BATTERY The Batteries inside this UPS should last from between 3 to 5 years. If you suspect that the batteries are weak, a llow the UPS to charge the batteries for at least six hours and then test the backup time. If the UPS still does not provide adequate backup time, follow the procedures below to replace the b[...]

PS500B/PS800B 17 6.2 Battery Replacement Procedure CA UTION: Battery Circuit is not isolated from AC input, hazardous voltage may exist betw een battery terminals and ground. Do not short battery terminals to metal case. Changing the batteries in your UPS is a safe and easy procedure. Since the battery is isolated from the AC input y ou may leave y[...]