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    990-2975 09/2 006 APC Smar t-UPS ® XL 2200/3000 V A XL 120/208/230 V AC T ower/Rack-Mount 5U Uninter r uptible P ower Supply User Manual English[...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 3 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 elect[...]

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    4 Smart-UPS 2200/30 00 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Inst allation The UPS is shipped in t ower configuration. T ower Configuration Connect the battery . After the battery has been connected, tuck the battery cables in between the battery and the battery door . This will ensure a s ecure fit of the bezel to the unit.[...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 5 Rack-Mount Configuration This unit is intended for mounti ng in a two post rack. T o order a four post rack-mount kit contact you r dealer or refer to the APC W eb site, www .apc.com. T ower to rack-mount conversion pr ocedure The UPS and the battery modules are heavy . Re[...]

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    6 Smart-UPS 2200/30 00 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Install unit in rack Ensure rack stability prior to installing devices in the rack. The UPS should be install ed at or near the bottom of the r ack. If external battery packs are to be installed in the rack, the UPS must be the to p unit in the conf iguration. Accessories [...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 7 Star t- U p Connect Equipment and Power to the UPS 1. The UPS features a transient voltage surge-suppression ( TVSS ) screw located on the rear panel, for connecting the gro und lead on surge suppression devi ces such as telephone and network line protectors. Prior to conn[...]

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    8 Smart-UPS 2200/30 00 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual 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 U[...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 9 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.[...]

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    10 Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Indicator LED Indicator Title Description Diagnostic Utility V oltage The UPS has a diagnostic feature th at indicates the utility voltage. The UPS starts a self-test as part of this procedure. The self -test does not affect the voltage display . Press and hold the button [...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 11 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 e[...]

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    12 Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual 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 D[...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 13 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 batt[...]

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    14 Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual 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 [...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 15 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 [...]

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    16 Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Maintenance, T ransport, and Service Replacing the Battery Module 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 and connect ed equipment on during the replacement proc[...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 17 T wo-Y ear W arranty 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 e rms of warr[...]

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    18 Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Rack-Mount 5U User Manual Regulatory Information Regulatory Agency Approvals an d Radio Frequency W arnings 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 designed to prov[...]

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    Smart-UPS 2200/3000 VA XL 120/208/230 VAC Tower/Ra ck-Mount 5U User Manual 19 Date of p roduct declaration[...]