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    990-1852A, 12/2004 User Manual English APC Smart APC Smart APC Smart APC Smart- - - -UP S UPS UPS UPS ® ® ® ® SC SC SC SC 250/450 VA 250/450 VA 250/450 VA 250/450 VA 110/120/230 Vac 110/120/230 Vac 110/120/230 Vac 110/120/230 Vac 1U Rack 1U Rack 1U Rack 1U Rack- - - -M oun t/ To we r Mount/Tower Mount/Tower Mount/Tower Uninterruptible Power Sup[...]

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    1 Introduction The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackou ts, browno uts, sags, and surges from reaching y our equipment. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) filters sm all util- ity line fluct uations and isolates yo ur equipment from large disturbances by i nternally disconnecting from the utility line. The UPS p[...]

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    2 Rack-Mounting     Two-post rack-mounting : Utilize the bracket holes that are offset 6.25”.  Secure clip-nuts to the ra ck, and attach brackets with prov ided screws. [...]

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    3   Tower Configuration Attention: Connect the battery before tower setup by r eferring to applicable steps in Rack- Mounting.[...]

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    4 Wall Mounting Attention: Connect the battery before m ounting by referring to applicable steps in Ra ck- Mounting. To avoid a sa fety hazard, do not mount the unit on the wall with the bezel facing downwards, or with the di splay panel at the b ottom.   Note: Whenever possible, attach two screws into wall studs. If stud mounting is not poss[...]

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    5 2: S T ART UP Connect Equipment to the UPS Rear Panels 110/120 V: 230 V: Note: A laser printer draws significantly more power than other types of equipment and may over- load the UPS. Connect the UPS to the Network (if Applicable) Serial Port Telephone/ Network Surge Suppression Ports Use only interface kits approved by APC. Use only the supplied[...]

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    6 3: O PERA TION Front Display Panel I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTION Online The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equ ipment. On Battery The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. Overload The connected loads are drawing more th an the UPS power rating. Replace Battery The battery m ust be replaced. F EATURE F UNCTION Powe[...]

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    7 4: U SER C ONFIGURABLE I TEMS N OTE : S ETTINGS ARE A DJUSTED THROUGH P OWER C HUTE SOFTWARE F UNCTION F ACT OR Y D EFAULT U SER S ELECTABLE C HOICES D ESCRIPTION Automatic Self-Test Every 14 days (336 hours) Every 7 d ays (168 hours), On Startup Only, No Self-Test Set the interval at which the UPS will execute a self-t est. UPS ID UPS_IDEN Up to[...]

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    8 N OTE : S ETTINGS ARE A DJUSTED THROUGH P OWER C HUTE SOFTWARE F UNCTION F ACT OR Y D EFAULT U SER S ELECTABLE C HOICES D ESCRIPTION Synchronized Turn-on Delay 0 seconds 0, 60, 180 , 300 seconds Specify the time the UPS will wait after the return o f utility power before turn- on (t o a void br anch ci rcuit over- load). High Transfer Point 110/1[...]

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    9 5: S TORAGE AND M AIN TENANCE Storage Store the UPS covered in a cool, dr y location, with the battery fully charged. At -15 to +30 ° C (+5 to +86 ° F), charge the UPS battery ever y six months. At +30 to +45 ° C (+86 to +113 ° F), charge the UPS battery every three months. Battery Replacement The UPS battery life differs based on usage and e[...]

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    10 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING , S HIPPI NG , AND S ERVICE Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to www.apc.co m with complex UPS problems, and for battery runtime charts. P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUS E S OLUTION UPS WILL NOT TUR N ON UPS not connected to utility power supply. Check that the po wer cord from[...]

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    11 P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUS E S OLUTION THE OVERLOAD LED IS ILLU MINATED AND THE UPS EMITS A SUSTAI NED ALARM TONE The UPS is over loaded. The connected equipment is dr aw- ing more VA than the UPS can sustain. The connected equipment exceed s the specified “maximum load.” The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Disconnect [...]

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    12 Shipping and Service Prepare the UPS for shipping: Shutdown and disconnect any equipm ent attached to the UPS. Shut down the UPS, and disconnect the UPS from the utility power outlet. Discon nect the battery. If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these step s: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting to el[...]

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    13 7: R EGULA TOR Y AND W ARRANT Y I NFORMA TION 110/120 V models This equipment has been tested and fou nd to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur- suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These li mits are designed to provide reason able protection again st harmful interference when th e equ ipment is operated in a commercial enviro[...]

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    14 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its p roducts to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchas e. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repair ing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must[...]