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    990-8500 03/2 007 APC Smar t-UPS ® 5000 V A 208/230 V ac T ower/Rack-Mount 5U Uninter r uptible P ower Supply User Manual English[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manu al i Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About this UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 1 Introduction About this UPS The American Power Conversion (APC®) Uninterrupt ible Power Supply (UPS) provides protectio n for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brow nouts, sags and surges. The UPS filters small utility line fluctuations and isolates electro nic equip[...]

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    2 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Specifications NOTE: The model and serial numbers ar e located on a sm all, rear panel label. For some mode ls, an additional label is located on the chassis under the front bezel. Inst allation Rack-mount configuration This unit is intended for mounting i n a four post rack. T o order[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 3 Install unit in rack Ensure rack stability prior to installing devices in the rack. The UPS should be installed at or near the bottom of the rack. Foam spacers When installing rails in the rack, install two cage nuts above e ach rail, (see diagram). Secure the UPS in the rack using th[...]

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    4 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Rack-mount to tower conversion procedure The UPS and the battery modules are heavy . Remo ve the battery modules to lighten the UPS during installation. Refer to the battery removal instructions on the packag ing. Install stabilizer brackets Stand the UPS on the side with the embossed [...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 5 Input hardwire 230 V models only Hardwiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. Adhere to all national and local regulations. 1. Use a dedicated branch circuit w ith a maximum of 32 A of over-cur rent protection, (either a circuit breaker of fuses). A lower rated branch may [...]

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    6 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Connect batteries Configure bezel Snap the display out of the bezel. Rotate the bezel and reinstall the display for a tower configuration. After all of the batteries have been connected, tuck the battery cables and the batter y disconnect cord in the space provided in the battery doors[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 7 Connect display cable and inst all be zel Rack-mount configuration T ower configuration Display cable Display cable[...]

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    8 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Star t- u p Connect Equipment and Power to the UPS 1. The UPS features a chassis ground connection screw located on the rear panel, for connecting the grou nd leads on transient voltage devices. Prior to connecting the grounding wir e, ensure that the UPS is NOT connected to utility or[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 9 Communication Port s Emergency Power Off The emer gency power off (EPO) feature is user conf igurable. EPO provides immediate de-en ergizing of connected equipment from a remote location , without switching to battery operation. 1. Use the EPO connector supplied with the UPS. 2. Use a[...]

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    10 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Operation Display Panels Display Panel Indicators and Function Buttons Indicator LED Indicator Title Description On Line The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment, (see T r oubleshooting ). A VR T rim The UPS is compensating f or a high utility voltage. Re fer to t[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 11 Indicator LED Indicator Title Description Diagnostic Utility V oltage The UPS has a diagnostic feature th at indicates the utility v oltage. The UPS starts a self-test as part of this procedure. The self-tes t does not affect the voltage display . Press and hold the button to vi ew t[...]

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    12 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Configuration UPS settings Settings are adjusted through PowerChute soft ware or optional SmartSlot accessory cards. Function Factory Default User Selectable Choices Description Automatic Self-T est On startup and every 14 days (336 hours) there after • On startup and every 7 days ([...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 13 Low Battery Wa r n i n g PowerChute software interface provides automatic, unattended shutdown when approximately two minutes of battery operated run time remains. 2 minutes LED is located on rear panel Brightly illuminated: low battery warnin g level of about 2 min utes Dimly illumi[...]

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    14 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual T roubleshooting Use this chart to solve minor UPS installation and operati on problems. Refer to www .apc.com for assistance with complex UPS problems. Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution UPS will not turn on The battery is not connected properly . Check that the batter y connecto[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 15 The Overload LED is illuminated and the UPS emits a sustained alarm tone The UPS is overloaded. The connect ed equipment exceed s the specif ied “maximu m load” as defined in Specifications on the APC W eb site, www .apc.com. The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Di[...]

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    16 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual There is no utili ty power There is no utility power and the UPS is off. Use the cold start feature to supply p o wer to the connected equipment front the UPS battery(s). Press and hold the button. There will be a short beep followed by a longer beep. Release the but ton during the se[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 17 Maintenance, T ransport, and Service Replace battery modules This UPS has easy-to-replace, hot-swa ppable battery modules. Replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. Y ou may leave the UPS in the rack and connected equipment on during the replacement procedure[...]

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    18 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Service If the UPS requires service do not re tu rn it to the dealer . Follow these steps: 1. Review the problem s discussed in T r oubleshooting to eliminate comm on problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Support through the APC W eb site, www .apc.com . – Note [...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 19 T wo-Y ear Warranty The limited warranty provided by Amer ican Power Conversion (APC®) in this statement of Limited F actory W arranty applies only to products you purchase for yo ur commercial or indust rial use in the ordinar y course of your business. T erms of warr anty APC warr[...]

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    20 Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Regulatory Information Regulatory Agency Approvals, Radio Frequency W arnings, Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desig[...]

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    Smart-UPS 5000 VA 208/230 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 21 Date of p roduct declaration[...]