APC Back-UPS ® Uninterruptible Power Source User’s Manual 230VAC Models BK250EI, BK400EI, BK600EI
Important Safety Instructions! Please rread ead this manual! Veuillez lir e ce manuel! lire Bitte lesen Sie dieses Anleitungshandbuch! ¡Se ruega leer este manual de instrucciones! Thank you for selecting this American Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS). It has been designed for many years of reliable, maintenance free service.
Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ..................................................................... 2 2.0 Safety! ............................................................................. 4 Sécurité! (Françias) ..................................................................... 5 Sicherheit! (Deutsch) .................................................................. 6 Seguridad! (Español) .................................................................. 7 3.0 Installation .....................
1.0 Introduction 1.1 Overview The UPS is a high performance standby uninterruptible power source designed to protect computers and peripheral devices such as monitors, modems, tape drives, etc. from utility line failures which could result in the loss or corruption of valuable data. In the event of a utility failure such as a blackout, brownout, or sag, the UPS rapidly transfers loads (computer equipment) to an alternative power source.
1.4 Test / Alarm Disable switch A dual function Test / Alarm Disable switch (400VA and 600VA models) allows you to check for proper operation by initiating a transfer to on-battery operation. This test ensures that the UPS is not overloaded and will support the system load during an actual power disturbance. By using the Test function throughout the life of the UPS, you can estimate when the UPS's battery should be replaced.
2.0 Safety ! Caution! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the Uninterruptible Power Source from the mains before installing a computer interface signal cable (when used). Reconnect the power cord only after all signalling interconnections have been made. Connect the Uninterruptible Power Source to a two-pole, three-wire grounding mains receptacle. The receptacle must be connected to appropriate branch protection (fuse or circuit breaker).
2.0 Sécurité ! Françias Attention! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Pour réduire le risque d’électrocution, débranchez la prise principale de la source d’alimentation permanente (Uninterruptible Power Source), avant d’installer le câble d’interface allant à l’ordinateur (si utilisé). Ne rebranchez le bloc d’alimentation qu’après avoir effectué toutes les connections. Branchez la source d’alimentation permanente (UPS) dans une prise de courant à 3 dérivations (deux pôles et la terre).
2.0 Sicherheit ! Deutsch Vorsicht! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages auf ein Minimum zu reduzieren, die unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung vom Stromnetz trennen, bevor ggf. ein ComputerSchnittstellensignalkabel angeschlossen wird. Das Netzkabel erst nach Herstellung aller Signalverbindungen wieder einstecken. Die unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung an eine geerdete zweipolige DreiphasenNetzsteckdose anschließen.
2.0 ¡ Seguridad ! Español ¡Atencion! n n n n n n n n Para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica, desconecte de la red la Fuente de energía ininterrumpible antes de instalar el cable de señalización de interfaz de la computadora (si se usa). Vuelva a conectar el conductor flexible de alimentación solamente una vez efectuadas todas las interconexiones de señalización. Conecte la Fuente de energía ininterrumpible a un tomacorriente bipolar y trifilar con neutro de puesta a tierra.
3.0Installation 3.1 Receiving inspection Once the UPS has been removed from its shipping container, it should be inspected for damage that may have occurred while in transit. Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found. Two output jumper cords are provided with the UPS. The packing materials are recyclable. Save for reuse or disposed of them properly. 3.2 Placement The UPS may be installed in any protected environment.
ferroresonant type regulating transformers are not recommended. Use of a surge suppressor connected to the output of this UPS may unnecessarily load the UPS when onbattery. This UPS contains high performance surge suppression - additional suppression components are not required and are not recommended. If in doubt, please consult the equipment manufacturer or the factory. 3.4 Connecting to the Utility The UPS is furnished with two 1.
should be recharged before conducting the following Test for proper operation (section 3.7) and to ensure that the UPS will provide expected run time. The UPS may be used immediately upon receipt, but may not provide expected run time in the event of a utility failure. The battery will recharge to full capacity within 6 hours when the UPS is plugged in and switched on.
capacity of the UPS, don’t worry. The next section describes a test that you can perform to determine whether or not your equipment and the UPS are compatible, even if the computed power requirement of your equipment is 50% greater than the capacity of the UPS! 3.6.5 Once all power requirement figures have been converted to VA units and added together, simply determine whether the power requirements of your equipment is less than or equal to the capacity of the UPS.
Note: Do not plug laser printers into this UPS! The power requirements of a typical laser printer are much larger than the requirements of other computer peripherals and may trip the UPS’s rear panel circuit breaker. Plug laser printers into a quality surge suppressor. Remember that print jobs can be re-queued when the power is restored! 3.7 Test for Proper Operation After the UPS has had a chance to recharge its battery, turn on the UPS’s power I/0 control and switch on your computer equipment.
4.0 Principles of Operation Below is a block diagram showing the major components of your UPS. These blocks are described on the following pages, and are labelled accordingly. 4.2 4.1 4.3 4.7 4.4 4.5 4.6 Block diagram showing all major components of your UPS.
4.1 Noise and surge suppression The UPS contains high performance EMI/RFI (Electro-Magnetic and Radio Frequency Interference) noise and surge suppression circuitry to protect your computer equipment. The UPS provides this suppression continuously, whether or not it is turned on. Normally, the UPS will continuously filter surges and electrical noise without using the battery charge.
4.2 Load transfer switch The load transfer switch is actually an electro-dynamic relay which serves to rapidly transfer your computer equipment (load) from the utility to the UPS’s alternate power source in the event of a utility failure. When the utility is restored to within safe limits, the switch acts to re-transfer the load to the utility.
4.6 Transformer The UPS’s transformer is an electrical component which “steps up” the output voltage of the inverter to the normal utility line voltage. In addition, it serves to isolate the UPS from equipment failures. 4.7 Monitoring and control electronics This block is the “brain” of the UPS.
Utility voltage sags are temporary amplitude reductions of the normal line voltage level. Utility voltage sags can be caused by local high power demand equipment such as elevators, air conditioners, shop tools and electric heaters. Brownouts, defined as long lasting utility voltage reductions, are sometimes initiated by the power company itself.
5.0 Controls and indicators 5.1 Power I/0 switch The power I/0 switch controls power to the UPS and its output receptacles. When the switch is on, the UPS operates and your computer equipment will be powered. When the switch is off, the UPS is de-energized and your equipment is unpowered. If your equipment switches are left on, the entire system can be operated by using just the power I/0 switch! The lamp within the power I/0 switch illuminates whenever normal voltages are present at the output receptacles.
sound a loud tone 2 minutes in advance of shut down due to battery capacity exhaustion. Once shut down, the UPS will return to the periodic beep. The UPS should be turned off at this point to cease the alarm. In the event the UPS encounters a severe overload, the UPS will shut down and emit a loud tone. The alarm is reset when the UPS is turned off. 5.4 Option Switches The option switches are located on the rear panel and are set to the down (off) position as supplied from the factory. 5.4.
Option Switch #2 Option Switch #3 Undervoltage Transfer Down (OFF) Down (OFF) 196 Vac Up (ON) Down (OFF) 184 Vac Down (OFF) Up (ON) 172 Vac Up (ON) Up (ON) 160 Vac 5.4.3 Option Switch #4 Option switch #4 sets the internal operating frequency of the inverter. It should be set to match the local line frequency. When in the down (off) position, the UPS will operate properly with a 50 Hz line. If your local line frequency is 60 Hz, set the option switch #4 in the up (On) position.
6.0 UPS monitoring 6.1 Overview A UPS system alone provides excellent protection from brief power problems. However, during an extended power outage an unattended computer system will eventually shut down due to battery capacity exhaustion. To prevent data corruption when the UPS shuts down, the computer must be informed by the UPS of impending shut down and take appropriate file-saving measures. This important function is called “UPS monitoring.
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7.0 Difficulty Caution ! n n n n n n n This Uninterruptible Power Source contains potentially hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. Repairs are performed only by factory trained service personnel. The unit contains no user serviceable parts except for a replaceable battery. This Uninterruptible Power Source uses batteries. The batteries will eventually become too weak to provide rated autonomous operation.
7.0 Difficulté Françias Attention ! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Cette source d’alimentation permanente (UPS) contient des circuits haute tension présentant un danger. Ne jamais essayer de le démonter. Il n’y a aucun composant qui puisse être réparé par l’utilisateur. Toutes les réparations doivent être effectuées par du personnel qualifié et agréé par le constructeur. Cette source d’alimentation permanente (UPS) contient des accumulateurs.
7.0 Schwierigkeit Deutsch Vorsicht ! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Im Inneren dieser unterbrechungsfreien Stromversorgung herrschen potentiell gefährliche Spannungen. Nicht versuchen, das Gerät zu öffnen. Es enthält keine vom Benutzer reparierbaren Teile. Reparaturen dürfen nur von ausgebildetem Kundendienstpersonal durchgeführt werden. Diese unterbrechungsfreie Stromversorgung enthält Batterien, die nach einer bestimmten Zeit so schwach werden, daß der autonome Nennbetrieb nicht mehr gewährleistet ist.
7.0 Dificultad Español ¡Cuidado! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Esta Fuente de energía ininterrumpible contiene niveles de voltaje peligrosos en potencia. No intente desarmar la unidad, pues no contiene piezas que puedan ser reparadas por el usuario. Las reparaciones deben efectuarse únicamente por parte del personal de mantenimiento capacitado en la fábrica. Esta Fuente de energía ininterrumpible contiene baterías.
7.1 Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM UPS will not turn on (lamp within power I/0 switch is not illuminated), but beeps when power I/0 switch is on. POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE 1. Line cord plug is loose. 1. Check fit of line cord plug. 2. Rear panel circuit breaker is tripped. 2. Circuit breaker is tripped when button is extended. Unplug excessive loads and reset breaker (press button). 3. Dead wall socket. 3. Check wall socket with a table lamp.
7.1 Troubleshooting Chart (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO TAKE UPS emits loud tone. Power I/0 switch is on but computer equipment is not powered. UPS’s rear panel circuit breaker is tripped (button is extended). Normal utility voltages are known to be present. UPS has shut down due to severe overload. Turn off UPS and unplug excessive loads. Laser printers will overload the UPS and should be plugged into a quality surge suppressor. See the section covering Overloads.
7.2 Replacing the Battery You can expect to receive 3 to 6 years of service life from the UPS's battery when installed in a cool, dry location. If you suspect the battery is weak, allow the UPS to charge the battery for at least 6 hours and perform the Test for proper operation described in section 3.7. If after repeating the test you find that the run time is still too short, follow the procedures below to replace the battery. Note: Please read the cautions at the beginning of this section. 7.2.
7.3 Obtaining Service The troubleshooting chart in section 7.1 covers most of the difficulties that a user may encounter under conditions other than a failure of the UPS itself. For problems not covered in the chart, follow the below listed instructions. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ See the troubleshooting chart and eliminate the obvious. A tripped UPS circuit breaker is the most common problem encountered and is user resettable once excessive loads are unplugged from the UPS.
8.0 Storing the UPS 8.1 Storage Conditions The UPS should be covered and stored in an upright position, in a cool, dry location. The UPS should be stored with the battery in a fully charged state. This means that the UPS should be allowed to charge the battery for at least 6 hours before the UPS is switched off for storage. 8.
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10.0 Specifications 10.1 Input Nominal input voltage: single phase 230 Vac. Nominal input frequency: 50 or 60 Hz, selected by option switch #4. 10.2 Transfer Characteristics Frequency limits for on-line operation: ±5% of the nominal 50 or 60 Hz. Low input voltage limit for on-line operation: 196 Vac., may be set lower. 10.3 Output Characteristics Maximum load: 250 VA or 170 W, 400 VA or 250 W, and 600 VA or 400 W for models 250, 400 and 600 respectively. Nominal output voltage: 225 Vac, ±5%.
10.5 Surge and noise suppression Surge energy rating: 320 Joules (one time, 10/1000µs waveform). Surge current capability: 6500 Amp peak (one time, 8/20µs waveform). Surge response time: 0 ns (instantaneous) normal mode. Noise filter: full time EMI/RFI suppression, 100 kHz to 10 MHz. 10.6 Operating environment and physical dimensions Operating environment: 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F), 0 to 95% RH, non condensing. Size: 250 and 400 VA models: 6.0" H x 3.4" W x 13.1" D (15cm x 9cm x 33cm). 600 VA model: 6.
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