Operation Manual: Smart-UPS
Operation Manual: Smart-UPS
Operation Manual: Smart-UPS
Smart-UPS®
Uninterruptible Power Supply
750/1000/1500/2200/3000 VA Tower
100/120/230 Vac
500 VA Tower
100 Vac
Overview
Product Description
The APC® by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS® 500 VA to 3000 VA Tower is a high performance
uninterruptible power supply (UPS). It provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power
blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges, small utility fluctuations and large disturbances. The UPS also
provides battery backup power for connected equipment until utility power returns to safe levels or the
batteries are fully discharged.
Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.
Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.
The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient
temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.
Connect the Smart-UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors or extension cords.
The batteries are heavy. Remove the batteries prior to installing the UPS in a rack.
Specifications
For additional specifications, refer to the APC Web site at www.apc.com.
Environmental
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Battery
Internal battery connector
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Rear panel features 500 VA to 1500 VA models
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1000/1500 VA 100 Vac 1000/1500 VA 230 Vac
1000/1500 VA 120 Vac
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GROUP 1
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Installation
For UPS installation information, refer to the Smart-UPS Installation Guide 750/1000/1500/2200/3000
VA 100/120/230 Vac, 500 VA 100 Vac Tower, that is included with the UPS. The Installation guide is
also available on the documentation CD included with the UPS and on the APC Web site, www.apc.com.
See “Main Outlet Group and Switched Outlet Group” on page 9 for information on how to configure the
outlet groups.
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Ground Screw: Connect the ground leads on transient voltage devices to the
chassis ground screw(s), located on the rear panel of the UPS.
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Using the display interface
Use the UP and DOWN keys to scroll through the main menu options. Press ENTER to view the
sub-menus under each main menu option. Press ESCAPE to exit a sub-menu and return to a main menu.
Standard menus
The Advanced menus provide additional options for the UPS and are available only if the display
interface is configured to use the Advanced menus.
Control Control the Main and Switched Outlet Group to turn on, turn off, shutdown, or reboot.
Log View the event and error logs for information about UPS events and faults that have occurred.
Configure these settings at initial start-up, using the display interface. As an alternative, configuration
can be performed using APC PowerChute® software.
Note: During start-up, use the display interface to configure these settings. If nothing is
selected, the unit will use the default settings.
Local Power Good • Good Select the quality of input utility power.
Quality • Fair • If Good is selected, the unit will go on battery power
• Poor more often to provide the cleanest power supply to the
connected equipment.
• If Poor is selected, the UPS will tolerate more
fluctuations in power and will go on battery power less
often.
If unsure of the local power quality, select Good.
Menu Type Standard Standard or The Standard menus display a limited set of menus
Advanced and options. The advanced menus include all
parameters.
General Settings
Configure these settings at any time. Use the display interface or APC PowerChute® software.
230 Vac: 196 Vac -208 Vac Note: Use the Advanced Menus to configure this
208 Vac setting.
Nominal Output 100 Vac N/A 230 Vac models only: Set the nominal output voltage of
Voltage the UPS to standby mode.
120 Vac N/A
Transfer Sensitivity Normal Normal, Reduced, Low Select the level of sensitivity to power events that the
UPS will tolerate.
• Normal: The UPS will go on battery power more
often to provide the cleanest power supply to the
connected equipment.
• Low: The UPS will tolerate more fluctuations in
power and will go on battery power less often.
If the connected load is sensitive to power disturbances,
set the sensitivity to Normal.
Low Battery Warning 120 sec Set the value in seconds The UPS will emit an audible alarm when the remaining
runtime has reached this level.
Date of Last Battery Date set at factory Reset this date when the battery module is replaced.
Replacement
Audible Alarm On On/Off The UPS will mute all audible alarms if this is set to Off
or when the display keys are pressed.
Battery On start-up and every • Never The interval at which the UPS will execute a
Self-Test Interval 14 days since the last • Start-up only self-test.
Setting test • Frequency of test
(every 7 to 14 days)
The Main Outlet Group and the Switched Outlet Group can be configured to independently turn off,
turn on, shut down, and reboot connected equipment. (These features are not available on the 500 VA or
750 VA units.)
The Main and Switched Outlet Groups can be configured to do the following:
• Turn off: Disconnect from power immediately and restart only with a manual command.
• Turn on: Connect to power immediately.
• Shutdown: Disconnect power in sequence, and automatically reapply power in sequence when
utility power becomes available.
• Reboot: Shut down and restart.
In addition, the Main Outlet Group and the Switched Outlet Group can be configured to do the
following:
The Main Outlet Group functions as a master switch. It will turn on first when power is applied, and shut
down last when there is a power outage and battery run-time has been exhausted.
The Main Outlet Group must be turned on for the Switched Outlet Group to turn on.
Use the Configuration menus to change the Main Outlet Group and the Switched Outlet Group settings.
Turn On Delay 0 sec Set the value in The amount of time the UPS or a Switched Outlet
seconds Group will wait between receiving the command to
turn on and the actual startup.
Turn Off Delay • 0 sec (UPS Outlets) Set the value in The amount of time the UPS or a Switched Outlet
• 90 sec (Switched seconds Group will wait between receiving the command to
Outlet Groups) turn off and the actual shut down.
Reboot Duration 8 sec Set the value in The amount of time the UPS or a Switched Outlet
seconds Group must remain off before it will restart.
Minimum Return 0 sec Set the value in The amount of battery runtime that must be available
Time seconds before the UPS or a Switched Outlet Group will turn
on after a shutdown.
Load Shed On Disabled • Enable When the unit switches to battery power, the UPS
Battery • Disable will disconnect power to the Switched Outlet Group
to save battery runtime.
Configure this delay time, use the LOAD SHED TIME
WHEN ON BATTERY setting.
Load Shed Time 1800 sec Set the value in The amount of time the outlets will function on
when On Battery seconds battery power before they will turn off.
Load Shed On Disabled • Enable When the battery runtime falls below the specified
Runtime • Disable value, the Switched Outlet Group will turn off.
Configure this time using the LOAD SHED RUNTIME
REMAINING setting.
Load Shed On 120 sec Set the value in When the remaining runtime reaches this level, the
Runtime seconds Switched Outlet Group will turn off.
Remaining
Load Shed on Disabled • Disabled In the event of an overload (greater than 107%
Overload • Enabled output), the Switched Outlet Group will immediately
turn off to conserve power for critical loads. The
Switched Outlet Group will only turn on again with
a manual command.
The Emergency Power Off (EPO) option, is a safety feature that will immediately disconnect all
connected equipment from utility power. The UPS will immediately shut down and will not switch to
battery power.
Adhere to all national and local electrical codes. Wiring must be performed by a qualified
electrician.
Connect each UPS to the EPO switch. In configurations where multiple units are connected in parallel,
each UPS must be connected to the EPO switch.
The UPS must be restarted for power to return to connected equipment. Press the ON/OFF key on the front
panel of the UPS.
1. If the EPO switch or relay contacts are normally open, insert the wires
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from the switch or contacts at pins 1 and 2 of the EPO terminal block.
Use 16-28 AWG wire.
2. Secure the wires by tightening the screws.
If the contacts are closed, the UPS will turn OFF and power will be removed from the load.
1. If the EPO switch or relay contacts are normally closed, insert the wires
from the switch or contacts at pins 2 and 3 of the EPO terminal block.
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Use 16-28 AWG wire.
2. Insert a wire jumper between pins 1 and 2. Secure the wires by
tightening the three screws at positions 1, 2, and 3.
If the contacts are opened, the UPS will turn OFF and power will be removed from the load.
Note: Pin 1 is the power source for the EPO circuit, it provides a few milliampere of 24 V power.
If the normally closed (NC) EPO configuration is used, the EPO switch or relay should be rated for “dry”
circuit applications, the rating should be for low voltage and low current applications. This normally
implies the contacts are gold-plated.
The EPO interface is a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) circuit. Connect the EPO interface only to
other SELV circuits. The EPO interface monitors circuits that have no determined voltage potential.
SELV circuits are controlled by a switch or relay properly isolated from utility power. To avoid damage
to the UPS, do not connect the EPO interface to any circuit other than a SELV circuit.
Use one of the following cable types to connect the UPS to the EPO switch.
There is very high, very low, or Move the UPS to a different outlet on a different circuit. Test the input voltage with the
distorted input line voltage. utility voltage display. If acceptable to the connected equipment, reduce the UPS
sensitivity.
UPS is emits a beep.
The UPS is operating normally. None. The UPS is protecting the connected equipment.
UPS does not provide expected backup time.
The UPS battery is weak due to a Charge the battery. Batteries require recharging after extended outages and wear out
recent power outage or is near the end faster when put into service often or when operated at elevated temperatures. If the
of its service life. battery is near the end of its service life, consider replacing the battery even if the
replace battery indicator has not illuminated.
The UPS is experiencing an overload Check the UPS load display. Unplug unnecessary equipment, such as printers.
condition.
Display interface LEDs flash sequentially.
The UPS has been shut down remotely None. The UPS will restart automatically when utility power is restored.
through software or an optional accessory
card.
The Fault LED is illuminated. The UPS displays a fault message and emits a constant beeping sound.
Internal UPS fault. Do not attempt to use the UPS. Turn the UPS off and have it serviced immediately.
The Replace Battery LED is illuminated and the UPS beeps for one minute every five hours.
The battery has a weak charge. Allow the battery to recharge for at least four hours. Then, perform a self-test. If the
problem persists after recharging, replace the battery.
The Replace Battery LED is flashing and the UPS beeps once every 2 seconds.
The replacement battery is not Be sure that the battery connector is securely connected.
properly connected.
The display interface has a Site Wiring Fault message.
Wiring faults detected include If the UPS indicates a site wiring fault, have a qualified electrician inspect the building
missing ground, hot-neutral, wiring. (Applicable for 120 V units only.)
polarity reversal, and overloaded
neutral circuit.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the Product within 10 days of purchase.
Products may be registered online at warranty.apc.com.
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