User manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Overview
- Unpack package contents
- Read the Safety Guide before installing the UPS.
- Hardware supplied
- Accessories
- Install accessories prior to connecting power to the UPS.
- Optional accessories
- Specifications
- Environmental Specifications
- Physical Specifications
- Front and rear panels
- Installation
- Output hardwire instructions
- Input hardwire instructions
- Connect the internal battery charger
- Tower configuration
- Install stabilizer brackets
- Install display panel
- Install bezel
- 2-post rack-mount configuration
- Remove and rotate display panel
- Position UPS for mounting in rack
- Install rack-mount brackets
- Secure 2-post rack to floor
- Install UPS in rack
- Install display panel
- Install bezel
- Start-up
- Connect equipment and external battery packs to UPS
- Prior to connecting the grounding cable, ensure that the UPS is NOT connected to utility or battery power.
- Start the UPS
- Operation
- Front panel display
- Display panel function buttons and indicators
- UPS function buttons
- UPS indicators
- Configuration
- UPS Settings
- Settings are adjusted through PowerChute software or optional SmartSlot accessory cards.
- Emergency Power Off (EPO)
- Connect the EPO
- External batteries
- APC battery solution
- Third party battery solution
- Connect the UPS to a battery system
- Configure UPS parameters
- Troubleshooting
- Transporting the UPS
- Prepare the UPS for transport
- Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings
- Class A
- Service
- Contact Information
- Two-Year Warranty

User Manual Smart-UPS RC UXI/UXICH 1000/2000/3000 VA 220/230/240 Vac Tower/Rack-Mount 4U 21
Bypass and Fault LEDs are illuminated
The UPS has automatically switched 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 occurs, Do Not attempt to use UPS. Turn
UPS off and have it serviced immediately. Refer to APC Web site,
www.apc.com.
Battery fault (Disconnected Battery/ Replace Battery) LED is illuminated
The Disconnected Battery/Replace Battery
LED flashes and a short beep is emitted every
two seconds to indicate the battery is
disconnected.
Check that the battery connectors are fully engaged.
Weak battery. Allow battery to recharge for 24 hours and perform a self-test. If the
problem persists after recharging, replace battery.
Failure of a battery self-test: Disconnected
Battery/
Replace Battery LED illuminates and the
UPS emits short beeps for one minute. The
UPS repeats the alarm every five hours.
Allow battery to recharge for 24 hours. Perform the self-test procedure to
confirm the replace battery condition. The alarm stops and the LED clears if
the battery passes the self-test.
If battery fails again, it must be replaced. The connected equipment is
unaffected.
Input circuit breaker trips
The connected equipment exceeds the
specified “maximum load” as defined in
Specifications on the APC Web site,
www.apc.com.
Unplug all nonessential equipment from UPS.
Reset circuit breaker.
There is no utility power
There is no utility power and the UPS is off. 120/230 V models only: Use cold start feature to supply power to connected
equipment from UPS battery(s).
Press and hold the
Test button. There will be a short beep followed by a
longer beep. Release the button during second beep.
UPS operates on battery although line voltage exists
The UPS input circuit breaker trips. Unplug all nonessential equipment from UPS.
Reset circuit breaker.
Your system is experiencing very high, low
or distorted line voltage.
Move UPS to a different outlet on a different circuit: Inexpensive fuel
powered generators may distort the voltage. Test input voltage with utility
voltage display, (see Operation in this manual). If acceptable to connected
equipment, reduce UPS sensitivity.
Diagnostic utility voltage
All five LEDs are illuminated. The line voltage is extremely high and should be checked by an electrician.
There is no LED illumination. The line voltage is extremely low and should be checked by an electrician.
On Line LED
There is no LED illumination. The UPS is running on battery, or it must be turned on.
The LED is blinking. The UPS is running an internal self-test.
Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution