American Power Conversion S15BLK manuale d’uso

Model S15 Shown S T ype Power Conditioner with Battery Backup Owner ’ s Manual Models: S10, S10BLK, S15, and S15BLK[...]

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i Safety Information 1. Read this ma nua l - Read all of the safety and operating instru ctions before installing and operatin g this device. 2. Keep this ma nua l - Retain this ma nual, and all of the safet y information that came with this device. 3. W arnings - Comply with all warnin gs presented in this m anual, as well as any warnings found on[...]

ii 15. Power Lines - Do not locate outside antenna systems near overhead power lines, or other electric light or power ci rcuits, 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. 16. Overload ing[...]

iii Registration V e rification Confirmation Registering your pur- chase now guaran- tees that you will receive all the informa- tion and special offers you qualify for as the owner of t his product . Registering your pur- chase now provides you with a way to con- firm yourself as the owner of the product in the event of fire, theft or loss. Regist[...]

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v T able of Content s Safety Information i Protect Your Investment iii Chapter 1 - Introduction 1-1 Proven Expertise… Prov en Reliability 1-2 Package Contents 1-2 Safety Precautions 1-3 Unit Power Capacity 1-3 Features 1-3 Front and Rear Panels 1-5 Rear Panel Connectors and Circuit Breaker 1-8 Chapter 2 - Installation 2-1 Removing the Battery Pac[...]

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1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasin g your APC Model S T yp e Power Conditi oner with Battery Backup. T wo S T ype Power Conditioners with Battery Backup are covered in this manual, the S10 and S15. The S15 is shown in Figure 1. Y our power conditioner is guaranteed to protect your high performan ce audio and vi deo (A V) system[...]

1-2 Proven Expertise… Proven Reliability From corporate data centers to home of fices, APC is regard ed as a leading innovator , designer and manufacturer of high-quality power protection solutions. With its proven reputation for Legendary Reliabil ity TM , leading companies depend on APC every day , 24 x 7 to protect and support ma ny of the mos[...]

1-3 Safety Precautions Please ensure you have read and unde rstand all of the safety information located in the front of this manual. If you have any questions concern ing any of the safety information, or if you are concerned that your home may no t be properly wired for this equipment, please contact APC T echni cal Support or a qualified and lic[...]

1-4 Surge Protection The S10 and S15 provide gu aranteed protection against damaging surges, spikes and even lightning strikes. Th e S-T ype conditioners not o nly provide protection from surges traveling over AC power lines, prot ection is also of fered against surges traveling over syst em data lines including COA X, telephone and Ethern et lines[...]

1-5 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 S1 5 Pow e[...]

1-6 DELA YED 1 S tatus Indicator When lit (blue), conditioned power is being supp lied to equipment connected to the rear-p anel outlets marked Delaye d 1 . ON BA TTER Y S tatus Indicator When lit (orange), the Power Conditioner is operating on pow er from th e internal Battery Pack and is prov iding clean power to the connected equipment. The unit[...]

1-7 LOW BA TTERY S tatus Indica tor When lit (orange) it indicates the batte ry pack charge level is low . When this indicator turns on it indicates that there is minim um , tim e 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[...]

1-8 Rear Panel Connectors and Circuit Breaker The rear panel connectors for the S10 and S15 Power Condit ioner are shown in Figure 3. The only difference between the rear panels of the S10 and S15 is the S15 provides a coaxial cable splitter and jacks for Ethernet equipmen t surge-protection, and a connector for an external Battery Pack (sold separ[...]

1-9 Outlet Banks ENVIRONMENTAL Port EXTERNAL BATTERY Ethernet Port COAX/RF Connectors TEL/DVR/SAT/DSL CIRCUIT BREAKER DATA PORT Jack (USB) SYSTEM GROUND Screw Cooling Fan BUILDING WIRING FAULT Indicator Support feet Input power connector Outlets - These include the two rows of six outlets (total of 12 outlets) on the rear of the S T ype Power Condi[...]

1-10 EXTERNAL BA TTERY Connector This is only available with the S15, and provides a connection for APC’ s optional S-T ype Extended Bat tery Pack. For additional inform ation, please go to www .apcav .com, or contact your local APC retailer . Surge Pr otected COAX/RF Connectors The surge protection feature prevents surges tha t may travel over c[...]

1-11 BUILDING WIRING F AUL T Indicator If this indicator is lit, then one of th ree wiring problems exists in the building w iring circuit: • Missing ground • Overloaded neutral • Reversed polarity Contact a licensed electricia n to resolve the problem. Input Power Connector Connect one end of the supplied A C power cord to the S10 or S15 AC [...]

1-12 Surge Protected T elephone Jacks ( TEL/DVR/SA T/DSL ) The S15 has a telephone line splitter (2-line 4-wire with splitter) with surge protection for components connected via telephone line. Connect the supplied RJ1 1 telephone cable from the wall jack (source) to the telephone line connector marked IN . Connect the other telephone cables to the[...]

2-1 Chapter 2 Inst allation This chapter contains th e following procedures: • Removing the Battery Pack • Installing the Unit • Inserting and Connecting the Battery • Powering On and Connecting Equipm ent • Performing the System Test • Status and Informational Screens • Connecting the Components • S10/S15 Set Up Using Front-Panel C[...]

2-2 Inst alling the Unit The S10 and S15 may be installed on a flat, solid surface or rack-mounted. War ni n g: The S10 and S15 weigh approximately 60 pounds each, and we recommend that two people lift th e unit. If you remove the battery , as described above , it will m ake lifting and positi oning the u nit much easier . Lift the unit care fully [...]

2-3 Inserting and Connecting the Battery In accordance with APC’ s interpretation of Department of T ransportation regulations, APC ships this device with the in ternal battery pack disconnected. The front bezel of the unit is also not attached to the unit when it is sh ipped. This procedure is for c onnecting the battery when the front bezel has[...]

2-4 3. Push the battery wire connector into the hole locat ed 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 wi re to ensure it is attached to the connector. Figure 5. Battery Wire Connection Caution: Failure to install the batter[...]

2-5 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 T est Before connecting equipm ent to the S10 or S15 Power Condition er with Battery Backup, ensure that the unit is functio nal by con necting the AC Power Cord[...]

2-6 Figure 8. Model Ide ntification Scre en DELA YED OUTLET1: ON; DELA YED 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 availa ble to the devices that are connected to rear-pane[...]

2-7 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-BA TTER Y SELFTEST s creen – Figure 1 1 shows that an ON-BA TTERY SELFTEST is active [...]

2-8 Figure 12. NO EXTERNAL BA TTER Y CONNECTED Screen SELFTEST RESUL T ; SELFTEST HAS P ASSED screen – Fi gure 13 displ ays the message TEST HAS P ASSED , which indicates that self-test ran successfully to completion. If the messag e T EST HAS F AILED is displayed, please contact APC T echni cal Sup port. Figure 13. SELFTEST RESUL T ; SELFTEST HA[...]

2-9 S t atus and Informational Screens The following paragraphs de scribe the various status an d informational screens that are available with the S10 and S15. S t atus Screens The most important status screens available after the Selftest has completed include: • INPUT VOLTAGE: XXXV; OUTPUT VOLTAGE: XXXV • SYSTEM LOAD: <XXXW; LOAD: <XXX[...]

2-10 SYSTEM LOAD: <XXXW; LOAD: <XXX% This screen is shown in Figure 15. The S10 and S15 can also display the value (load) of the connect ed equipment in watts , and as a per centage of the total allowable load connected to the unit. Loads less than 5% of rated load (35 wat ts for the S10; 45watts for the S15) will be displayed as < 5%. Fig[...]

2-11 Note: The display will revert to the defa ult informatio nal screen after about 30 seconds of inactivity. To change the default in formational 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 . [...]

2-12 Figure 17. SOURCE: XXXXXXX; EST. RUNTIME: XHRS Screen Firmware Version: XXXXXXX Screen This screen, shown in Figure 18, provides in formatio n 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 sho uld also have the model and serial numbers. Figur[...]

2-13 Model Number and Serial Number Screen This screen, shown in Figure 19, provides information about the S10 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 al so have the firmware version. Figure 19. [...]

2-14 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 conn ect ed devices. Note: At times, the frequency values on this screen may not match. This is because separate circuits are used to make frequency measurements[...]

2-15 S10/S15 Set Up Using Front-Panel Controls Y ou can use the front panel SETUP and Arrow Up/Down pushbuttons to con figure (or turn on/off) various functions provided by each S T ype unit. When you press the SETUP pushbutton, the unit functio ns are displayed in the following order: 1. Audible Alarm 2. Sensitivity, Display Dimmer 3. LED Dimmer 4[...]

2-16 AUDIBLE ALARM Setting – When the alarm is set to ON , as shown in Figure 22, it indicates an abnormal conditio n with the power or unit. It provides an audible tone (beep) whenever the unit detects an internal pr oblem, or a problem wi th an externally connected battery pack. When it is set to OFF the audible tone is silenced. Figure 22. AUD[...]

2-17 Figure 23. SENSITIVIT Y (HIGH) Setting Screen DISPLA Y DIMMER Setting – This lets you set a bright ness lev el for the VFD of HIGH , LOW , or OFF . Use the SETUP pushbutton to advan ce to the Displ a y Dimmer screen (shown in F igure 24). Once th e display is shown, repeatedly pressing the Up or Down Arrow pushbutton allows you to set the br[...]

2-18 GO TO BA TTERY IF > XXXV Setting – This function allows you t o 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 BA TTER Y IF > XXXV Setting Screen GO TO B[...]

2-19 LOWBA TTW ARNING: XM IN Setting – This screen, shown in Figure 2 7, lets you set the unit to sound an alarm, and illuminate the LOWB A TTW ARNING LED whenever the battery pack’ s estimated runtime r emaining drops to or below the programmed setting ( 2 to 25 minutes). Figure 27. LOWBA TTW ARNING Setting Screen BA TREPDA TE: XX/XX/XX Settin[...]

2-20 Figure 29. DO QUIK SELFTEST Screen DO RUNTIME CAL screen – This function, shown in Figure 30, allo ws you to manually initiate a Runtime Calculation test to calibrate internal measurements, which should result in more accurate runt ime estimates. This should be done once every six months, or when the connect ed load size changes significantl[...]

2-21 Figure 31. DISPL Y -BEEP TEST : Screen Figure 32. DISPL Y -BEEP TEST : Scre en (all indicators/fields lit) SCREEN SA VE R: ON/OFF screen — This function, shown in Figure 33, al low s you to force the unit to continuously alternate a message S10 ( or S15 ) POWER CONDITIONER WITH BA TTER Y B ACKUP between the two li nes of fields on the VFD. T[...]

2-22 Figure 33. SCREEN SAVER Screen RESET TO DEF AUL T : YES/NO Setting — This function (see Figu re 34) allows you to force the unit to reset all previous settings to the facto r y def ault values. Simply advance t o this scr een, then press either the Up Arr ow or Down Arrow pushbutton. The system will display two messages: INITIALIZING SETUP T[...]

2-23 Limited W arranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants it s products to be free from defects in materials and work mansh ip for a period of two years from the da te of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is lim it ed to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such d efective products. T o obtain service under warranty [...]

2-24 T echnical Specifications The table on the foll owing pages contains the technical specificat ions for the Model S15 and S10 S T ype Power Conditioner with Batt ery Backu p. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 68 and Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subject to the followin g two c[...]

2-25 Battery Back up: Tr a n s f e r Ti m e t o B a t t e r y during blackout 7 ms typical, 10ms maximum 7 ms typical, 10ms maximum N/A Battery T ype & Quantity Four 12V/9A hr sealed, lead-acid, maintenance free Four 12V/9A hr sealed, lead-acid, maintenance free Eight 12V/9A hr sealed, lea d-acid, maintenance free T ypical Recharge T ime to 90%[...]

2-26 As required, the bottom of this equipmen t contai ns, among other information , the Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephon e company .[...]

3-1 Chapter 3 T roubleshooting This chapter describes some possibl e 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 BATT ERY indicator i s il luminated ([...]

3-2 Connected equipment reboot s or turns off during or after the unit is on battery power Note: The unit will not tu rn on and accept incomi ng utility power if the power is out of range. The unit can still be "cold-started" using battery power by pressing and holdin g the power switch in until the unit beeps. Probable Cause: Circuit bre[...]

3-3 REPLACE BA TTER Y LED is illuminated Cont act Information T echnical Suppor t General Information Probable Cause: Battery is nearing the en d of its u seful life. Solution: Based on the date of purchase, if the unit is ol der than its 2 year warranty, a replacement battery cartridge (Part No. RBC63) can be ordered from your APC AV dealer. Inter[...]

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APC W orldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • V isit the APC W eb site to access documents in the APC Knowle dg e Base and to submit customer support requests. – www .apc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect to localized APC W eb sites for specific co[...]