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Table of contents 1 2 2.1 2.2 2.2 Important Your UPS What’s in the box What you’ll also need UPS overview 4 4 5 5 6 3 3.1 3.2 Getting started Connect your UPS Connect your UPS to a phone/fax/modem Connect your UPS to a TV/VCR/DVDR/cable box Check the power requirement of your equipment 7 7 8 Using your UPS Using more of your UPS Storage Warranty and service Technical data Frequently asked questions 9 11 12 13 16 17 3.3 3.4 4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
1 Important Take time to read this manual before you use your UPS. It contains important information and notes regarding operating and maintaining your UPS and batteries. © 2007 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of the copyright owner. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Warnings •This product is intended for use in a controlled environment.
electronics and computer system. Product highlights Your UPS is equipped with the following features and functions. Intelligent microprocessor control Your UPS is a microprocessor-controlled unit. This means that it operates with the newest technology for high performance and powerful functionality. It is an “intelligent” protector that provides pure, reliable AC power to critical loads — guarding against electrical power blackouts, current fluctuations, surges and interference.
1 2.3 UPS overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front panel 1 Power switch: Turns power to the UPS on or off. May be used as the master ON/OFF switch for all equipment connected to the battery back-up outlets by leaving the power buttons for the connected equipment ON. Also indicates the status of the UPS: • a steady light indicates the UPS is inline mode and using AC current • a flashing light indicates the UPS is in battery back-up mode 2 Time set control (minutes): Use this button to set the time in minutes.
3 Getting Started This section helps you with the first time installation of your UPS. 3.1 Connect your UPS Warning Carefully read the safety precautions in Section 1. Important, before you connect your UPS. Warning Before connecting your UPS to a power outlet, make sure the electrical power voltage matches with the UPS. For example, if the UPS voltage is 120V, the incoming electrical power should be 120V as well.
Caution The telephone line protection of this UPS could be rendered inoperable if improperly connected. Caution If you fail to connect the phone/fax/modem protection, your connected equipment will not be covered by the Philips Connected Equipment Warranty. Most modem damage can be prevented if you take the time to connect the phone/fax/modem protection. Your UPS offers “splitter” phone line protection.
not be covered by the Philips Connected Equipment Warranty. Most TV/VCR/DVDR/ cable box damage can be prevented if you take the time to connect the coaxial cable protection. To connect coaxial cable protection: 1 Connect the incoming cable/broadband line to the first gold-plated coaxial connector input on your UPS. 2 Connect a coaxial cable into the goldplated coaxial connector output on your UPS. 3 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial connector input of the device you want to protect.
UPS, it will immediately begin a self test to determine if an overload situation exists. If it detects an overload, an audible alarm will sound.You will hear a long beep before the system automatically shuts down. If this occurs: 1 Unplug at least one piece of equipment from the battery back-up outlets. 2 Turn off the power to the UPS. Wait 5 seconds. 3 Make sure the circuit breaker is set. Turn the UPS back on.
Your UPS is equipped with an LED indicator display to keep you alert to its effectiveness. This surge protection indicator light is illuminated when the surge protection components are functioning properly. If this light is off, it indicates that the surge protection components have reached capacity and are no longer able to protect your connected equipment against surges. Your UPS also offers a “ground” indicator light to confirm that the wall outlet is wired properly.
To adjust the LCD panel: 1 Insert a flat-headed screwdriver into the sides of the LCD panel. 2 Gently apply pressure to pop the LCD panel out of the UPS housing. To set the time: 1 Use the sharp end of a pen to firmly depress the hours button. 2 Hold the button down until the correct hour appears. 3 Release the button. The hour will be set. 4 Repeat this procedure to set the minutes, using the minutes button. 6 Storage Follow the steps below to store your UPS.
excess voltage and preventing most of it from reaching your sensitive equipment. Because all surge protectors have a limited capacity to absorb, the life of this product will end when that capacity is reached. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product, and is not transferable. To exercise your rights under the warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt that shows the product name and the date of purchase.
protector. In order to exercise its rights under this warranty, the claimant must produce the original dated proof of purchase or reasonably equivalent documentation. Under no circumstances shall this warranty benefit a third party, including an insurance company claiming through a right of subrogation or otherwise.
the surge protector was not connected directly into a properly grounded power source. you have already recovered (or are seeking recovery) of the value of any damaged connected equipment from the manufacturer or an insurance company. Exclusions This warranty does not cover damage due to: an act of God (other than lightning) such as flood, erosion or earthquake. an accident. improper use of the product, such as for an aquarium or other situation involving exposure to moisture.
8 Technical data Input Maximum capacity 1440VA Voltage 100-120V* +/-25% at line input Current 12A Frequency 50 or 60Hz* +/-10% (auto sensing) Output Capacity 1000VA Voltage (on battery) Simulated sine wave at 100V/115V +/-5% Frequency (on battery) 50 or 60Hz* +/-1Hz Auto Voltage Regulation AVR automatically increases output voltage (AVR function) 15% above input voltage if -9% to -25% of nominal.
Alarm type Battery back-up Slow, beeping sound (approximately 0.47Hz) Low battery Rapid beeping sound (approximately 1.824Hz) Overload Continuous beeping sound Other Operating environment 3,500 meters maximum elevation, 9 – 95% humidity, non-condensing, 0 – 40° C Noise level <40dBA (1 meter from surface) *UL-listed rating 9 Frequently asked questions Here you will find the most frequently asked questions and answers about your UPS. For further help, visit www.philips.
PCB failure.You will have to call for service to replace the PCB. What should I do if the alarm sounds continuously? The alarm is alerting you that an overload situation is occurring. Immediately disconnect a device from the UPS. If the alarm continues, disconnect another device, and so on until the alarm stops. Check the total power requirements of your connected equipment and make sure it does not exceed the capacity of the UPS (1000V) before reconnecting.
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