User Manual
Back-UPS Pro BX850/1000/1350/1500M4
Operation
Power Saving Display 
The display interface can be configured to be continuously illuminated, or to save 
energy, it can be configured to darken after a period of inactivity.
1. Full Time Mode: Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will 
illuminate and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm the Full Time mode. 
2. Power Saving Mode: Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will 
darken and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm the Power Saving mode. While in 
Power Saving Mode, the display will illuminate if a button is pressed, it then 
darkens after 60 seconds of no activity. 
Unit sensitivity 
Adjust the sensitivity of the Back-UPS to control when it will switch to battery power; 
the higher the sensitivity, the more often the Back-UPS will switch to battery power. 
1. Ensure the Back-UPS is connected to AC power, but is OFF.
2. Press and hold the POWER button for six seconds. The LOAD CAPACITY bar will 
flash on and off, indicating that the Back-UPS is in programming mode.
3. Press POWER again to rotate through the menu options. Stop at selected 
sensitivity. The Back-UPS will beep to confirm the selection.
In/Out Ethernet 
surge-protected 
ports
Use an Ethernet cable to connect a cable modem to the IN port, 
and connect a computer to the O
UT port.
Coaxial ports 
with surge 
protection
Connect a cable modem or other equipment with coaxial jacks.
Generator Sensitivity Default Sensitive Loads
Low sensitivity Medium sensitivity 
(Default)
High sensitivity
78-142 Vac 88-139 Vac 88-136 Vac
Input voltage is extremely 
low or high. (Not 
recommended for 
computer loads.)
The Back-UPS frequently 
switches to battery power.
The connected equipment 
is sensitive to voltage 
fluctuations.










