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    990 - 1851 C, 10 /2005 User Manual English APC Smart - UPS ® SC 1000/1500 VA 110/120/230 Vac 2U Tower/Rack - Mount Uninterruptible Power Supply[...]

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    1 Introduction The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brow n outs, sags, and surges from reaching your equipment. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) filters small uti l- ity line fluctuations and isolates your equipment from large disturbances by internally disconnecting from the utility line. The UPS provi[...]

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    2 Tower Configuration Note: Illustrations in this document may appear different than the actual h ardware. Œ • Ž • Mount the UPS in a Two - Post Rack Œ • Remove battery bracket screws, battery bracket, and ba t tery.[...]

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    3 Ž • Note: For information on the four - post rack - mounting kit, see www.apc.com . • Reinstall battery, battery bracket, and screws. ‘[...]

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    4 2: S TART 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 ove r load the UPS. Connect t he UPS to the Network (if Applicable) Network Connectors Serial Port Modem/Telephone/Fax Ports Network Surge Suppre s sion Ports Use only interface kit[...]

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    5 Start the UPS 1. Plug the UPS into a two - pole, three - wire, grounded receptacle only. Avoid using exte n sion cords. 110/120 V models : The power cord is attached to the UPS. The input plug is a NEMA 5 - 15P. 230 V models: The power cord is supplied in the UPS literature kit. 2. 110/120 V models : Check the site wiring fault LED located on the[...]

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    6 3: O PERATION Front Display Panel 110/120 V 230 V I NDICATOR D ESCRIPTION On L ine The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment. On Ba t te ry The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. Ove r load The connected loads are drawing more than the UPS power rating. Replace Ba t tery/ Battery Disco n nected The batt[...]

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    7 4: U SER C ONFIGURABLE I TEMS N OTE : S ETTINGS ARE ADJUSTED THROUGH P OWER C HUTE S OFTWARE F UNCTION F ACTORY D E FAULT U SER S E LECTABLE C HOICES D ESCRIPTION Self - Test Every 14 days (336 hours) Every 7 days (168 hours), Every 14 days (336 hours), On Startup Only, No Self - Test Set the inte r val at which the UPS will execute a self - test[...]

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    8 N OTE : S ETTINGS ARE ADJUSTED THROUGH P OWER C HUTE S OFTWARE F UNCTION F ACTORY D E FAULT U SER S E LECTABLE C HOICES D ESCRIPTION Low Battery War n ing 2 minutes PowerChute B usiness Edition sof t ware provides automatic, una t- tended shutdown when approx i- mately 2 mi n utes of battery ope r- ated runtime r e- mains. 2, 5, 7, 10 mi n utes ([...]

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

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    10 6: T ROUBLESHOOTING , S HIPPING , AND S ERVICE Use the chart below to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to www.apc.com with co m plex UPS problems. P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION UPS WILL NOT TURN ON UPS not connected to utility power supply. Check that the power cord from the UPS to the utility p ower supp[...]

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    11 P ROBLEM AND / OR P OSSIBLE C AUSE S OLUTION THE OVERLOAD LED IS ILLUMINATED AND THE UPS EMITS A SU S TAINED ALARM TONE The UPS is overloaded. The connected equipment is dra w- in g more VA than the UPS can sustain. The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load.” The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Disconnect no[...]

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    12 Shipping and Service Prepare the UPS for shipping: Shutdown and disconnect any equipment attached to the UPS. Shut down th e UPS, and di s connect the UPS from the utility power outlet. Disconnect the battery. If the UPS requires service do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review the problems discussed in Troubleshooting to el[...]

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    13 7: R EGULATORY AND W ARRANTY I NFORMATION 110/120 V models This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pu r- suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is opera ted in a commercial enviro n ment.[...]

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    14 Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its produc ts to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole o p tion, any such defective products. To obtain service und er warranty you mus[...]