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  • Page 1

    990-3485B 01/2009 Smart-UPS ® RC Uninterruptible Power Supply T ower/Rack-Mount 4U XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC SRC1000/2000/3000 V A 220/230/240 V ac English[...]

  • Page 2

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 3 Introduction Overview The American Power Conversion (APC ® ) Smart-UPS ® RC is a high performance uninterruptible power supply (UPS) that provides protection fo r electronic equipment from utility power blackou ts, brownouts, sags and surges. The U[...]

  • Page 3

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 4 Specifications Environment al Specifications Physical Specifications T emperature Operating 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) This unit is intended for indoor use only . Select a locati on sturdy enough to handle the weight. Do not operate UPS where the[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 5 Front and rear p anels Rear panel Features The input circuit breaker protects th e UPS from extreme overload cond itions. Serial port for: • Power management software • Interface kits Use only interface kits supplied or appr oved by APC. Any othe[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 6 Inst allation Units may vary in appear ance fro m those depicted in this manual. Always place UPS above XLBPs in rack-mount configuration. Connect all battery string s. Failure to do so may cause eq uipment damage. Refer to Physical Specification s in[...]

  • Page 6

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 7 Output hardwire instructions Adher e to all nation al an d local electrical codes. Wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician. • Use 1.3 mm 2 (#16 A WG) wire (not suppl ied) • Maximum o utput rating: 220-240 V , 50 -60 Hz, 10 A 1. Locate[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 8 Inst all and conne ct batterie s This unit is equipped with battery modules. Each module must be connected to battery connectors on the chassis. 1. Install batt eries. 2. Connect batteries. 3. Replace battery compartment door and secure door with scre[...]

  • Page 8

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 9 2-post rack-mount configuration This UPS is intended for installation in a 19”, two-post or fou r-post rack. For details on 4-post rail and rack in stallation refer to instructio ns in rail kit. Remove stabilizer brackets if th ey are installed. Re[...]

  • Page 9

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 10 Secure 2-post rack t o floor Inst all UPS in rack The UPS and XLBPs should be installed at or near bottom of rack. Always place UPS above XLBPs. Batteries must be r emoved from units p rior to installation in a rack . T wo screws (not supplied), mu s[...]

  • Page 10

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 11 Connect internal batte ries This unit is equipped with internal battery modules. Each modul e must be connected t o battery connectors on chassis. 1. Install batteries. 2. Connect batteries. 3. Replace battery compartment door and secure door with s[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 12 Start - u p Connect equipment and extern al battery p acks to UPS Prior to connecting the grounding cable, ensure that the UPS is NOT connect ed to utility or bat tery power . 1. Connect equipment to U PS (cables not supplied). A void using extension[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 13 Operation Front p anel display Display p anel function buttons and indicators UPS function butt ons Button Function This button has three functions. • Press this button to turn on the UPS. • Press this button to initiate a Cold S tart . Cold Sta[...]

  • Page 13

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 14 UPS indicators Indicator Description The On Line LED illuminates when UPS is draw ing utility power and performing double conversio n to supply power to connected equipment. The UPS is supplying battery pow er to connected equipment. The Bypass LED i[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 15 Configuration UPS Settings Settings are adjusted t hrough PowerChute sof tware or optional SmartSlot ac cessory cards. Function Factory Default User Selectable Choices Description Automatic Self-T est On start-up and every 14 days (336 hr) there aft[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 16 Output voltage Allows user to select out put voltage while on-line. 220 V models 220 V ac 200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V a c 230 V models 230 V ac 200, 208, 220, 230, 240 V a c Output frequency Automatic 50 ± 3 Hz 60 ± 3 Hz Automatic 50 ± 3 Hz, 50 ± 0[...]

  • Page 16

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 17 Emergency Power Off (EPO) The Emergency Power Off (EPO) option is a safety f eature that will immediately remove power to all connected equipment. When EPO button is pushed, al l connected equipment will immediately turn off and will not switch to b[...]

  • Page 17

    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 18 T roubleshooting Use the table below to solve minor installation and operatio n problems. Refer to the APC W eb site, www .apc.com for assistance with complex UPS probl ems. Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution UPS will not turn on The battery is n[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 19 Bypass and Fault LEDs are illuminated The UPS has automatically swit ched to Bypass mode. Bypass mode operation is the result of an internal UPS fault or an overload condition while operating on utility power . In the event an internal UPS fault occ[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 20 Maintenance and transport Battery replacement This UPS has a replacable, hot-swappable battery module . Replacement is a safe pr ocedure, isolated from electrical hazards. Leave the U PS and connected equipment on during the replacement procedure. On[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/ 2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Ra ck-Mount 4U 21 Service If the UPS requires service do not retu rn it to the dealer . Follow these steps: 1. Review the problem s discussed in T roubleshooting in this manual to eliminate com mon problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Cu stomer Support t[...]

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    User Manual Smart-UPS RC XLI/XLICH/XLI-CC 1000/20 00/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 22 T wo-Y ear W arranty The limited warranty pr ovided by American Power Conversion (APC®) in th is statement of Limited Factory W arranty applies only to products you p urchase for your commercial or indus trial use in the ordinary course of your busi[...]