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User’s Guide Value Series Model VS375C, VS575C[...]
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For your records The serial number of your UPS is on the rear panel. You should note the serial number in the space provided below. Retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the ev ent of theft or loss. Model No: Serial No.: Purchase Date:[...]
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LIMITED WARRANTY What the warranty covers: We warrant this product to be free from defec ts in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defecti ve in material or workmanship during the warranty period, we w ill at our sole option r epair or replace the product with a like product. How long the warranty is effec[...]
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Limitation of implied warranties: THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Exclusion of damages: OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: 1.[...]
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Life Support: We do not recommend the use of our UPS produc ts for life support equipment or direct care where failure of a UPS product could cause failu re of, or diminished effectiveness of the life support equipment or patient care. *Except as expressly provided for by the UPS “Equipment Protection Policy” EFFECTIVE October 1, 1997[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ! THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY FOR REFERENCE. ♦ CAUTION: A BATTERY CAN PRESENT A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BURNS FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS. ♦ WHEN REPLACING BA[...]
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2 VS375C/VS575C ♦ CAUTION: ! THE UPS CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. ALL REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE UPS HAS ITS OWN INTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE (BATTERY). THE OUTPUT RECEPTACLES MAY BE LIVE EVEN WHEN THE UPS IS NOT CONNECTED TO AN AC SUPPLY. Safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends par ti[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 3 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses[...]
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4 VS375C/VS575C TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview 5 1.2 Frequency Auto-Selection 5 1.3 User Replaceable Battery Design 5 1.4 Over Voltage and Under Voltage Protection 6 1.5 Schedule Shutdown & Startup 6 1.6 Data-Line Surge Protection 6 2. UPS CONTROLS 2.1 External Views 7 2.2 Power On/Off Button 7 2.3 Status Indicators 8 2.4 Commun[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview The Value Series of Uninterruptible Power Systems ( UPS ) was designed to prevent spikes, transients and blackouts from reac hing your sensitive equipment. Your equipment may include such items as comput ers and computerized instruments to telecommunication systems. When AC power is present, the UPS filt[...]
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6 VS375C/VS575C 1.4 Over Voltag e an d Under Voltage Protectio n The UPS will switch to backup mode and provide the power from its internal battery w hen the input line voltage is too low or too high. 1.5 Schedule Shutdown & Startup Using OPTI-SAFE Xtreme you can locally or remotely control the shutdown and startup of equipment connected to a U[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 7 2. UPS CONTROLS 2.1 External Views 2.2 Power On/Off/Test/Silence Button: The On/Off/Test/Silence Butt on has four functions: 1. When the UPS is off and AC power is present, press this button for more than 3 seconds to turn on the UPS. The UPS can be turned on even when AC power is not present. 2. When the UPS is on, press this butto[...]
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8 VS375C/VS575C AC Mode When this Green LED is lit, the UPS is in normal mode, and providing power to your equipment. The UPS will continue to filter and provide surge protection. Battery Mode When this Yellow LED is lit, the UPS is providing pow er from its battery. Also, this LED is lit when y ou press the button to test the battery. Battery Faul[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 9 3. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Before installation, please read and understand the following instructions: 3.1 Unpacking and Insp ectio n Examine the packing carton for damage and accessory in the box. Notify the carrier immediately if damage is observed. * UPS *1 * User Manual *1 * Power Cord *1 * CD-ROM *1 * Comm unication Cable *1[...]
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10 VS375C/VS575C View So nic G8 10 120V 2.7A 50 / 60 Hz SN: Q771515388 Computer Co Pent ium Pro 200MHz 120V 2.0A 50/60 Hz SN: 123456 3. Multiply the voltage and current of each piece of equipment ( VA requirements ); for example, 120V x 2.7A = 324VA, 120V x 2.0A = 240VA. Add up the VA requirements for all the devices; for example, 324VA + 240VA = 5[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 11 3.5 Connecting Your Equipment to the UPS 1. For all UPS models except the 2x0V ve rsions: connect the power cord(s) of your computer equipment to the output receptacle(s) of the UPS. Switch on the computer equipment. 2. For 2x0V versions, as shown in the illustration below: connect the input power cord of your computer equipment to[...]
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12 VS375C/VS575C Note: Backup all unsaved files before you perform the following functional test. 3. To test the backup function, you may unplug the pow er cord of the UPS. During this test, observe that your equipment operates properly and w ithout interruption. If you leave your UPS on continuously , it is a good idea to perform a backup function[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 13 4. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Electrical Specifications Product Name Frequency (Hz) Voltage (V) Capacity VA / W 100 / 110 / 120 VS375C 50/60 220 / 230 / 240 375VA / 225W 100 / 110 / 120 VS575C 50/60 220 / 230 / 240 575VA / 345W Input/Output Voltage AC Line Voltage Version Lower Limit Upper Limit 100 / 110 / 120V 85/ 94/ 102V 120 / 134 / 13[...]
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14 VS375C/VS575C Audible A larm: Battery discharge at power failure Beep every 4 seconds Battery approaches final discharge Beep every second Overload Continuous buzzer 4.2 Mechanical Sp ecificatio ns: Product Name Dimensions Weight (Kg) W × D × H ( mm ) Net Gross VS375C 200*77*175 2.2 2.9 VS575C 200*77*175 2.3 3.0 4.3 Environmental Specificatio [...]
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VS375C/VS575C 15 5. TROUBLESHOOTING If the UPS fails to operate properly, please review the following steps before calling the repair center: 1. Is the UPS plugged into a proper working outlet? 2. Is the line voltage within the rating specified? 3. Does the circuit breaker on the rear panel need to be reset? 5.1 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possib[...]
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16 VS375C/VS575C 6. USER REPLACEABLE BATTERY The Batteries inside your UPS should last fr om between 3 to 5 years. If you suspect that the batteries are weak, allow the UPS to c harge the batteries for at least six hours and then test the backup time. If the UPS still does not provide adequate backup time, follow the procedures below to replace the[...]
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VS375C/VS575C 17 6.2 Battery Replacemen t Pro cedure for VS375C/ VS575C Changing the batteries in your UPS is a sa fe and easy procedure. Since the battery is isolated from the AC input you may leave your UPS and computer or other equipment on during the following procedure. Please note that if you choose to leave the UPS on when the battery is rem[...]
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18 VS375C/VS575C Fuse Replacement Procedure 1. Use a slotted screwdriver to take out the fuse socket. 2. Take out the broken fuse from the fuse socket. 3. Throw away the broken fuse. 4. Use the slotted screwdriver to push out the spare fuse. 5. Put the spare fuse into the fuse socket. 6. Push the fuse socket into the AC input socket.[...]