Installation and Operation Manual Back-UPS® BR900G-RS Inventory Safety bu001a This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.
PowerChute® Personal Edition Software Overview PowerChute Personal Edition Software allows you to use your computer to access additional power protection and management features of the Back-UPS. Using PowerChute, you can: • Preserve work in progress during a power outage by putting your computer into Hibernate mode. When the power returns, the computer will appear exactly as it did before the power outage.
Connect the Equipment Battery Backup and Surge Protected outlets When the Back-UPS is receiving input power, the Surge Protection only outlets and the Battery Backup with Surge Protection outlets will supply power to connected equipment. During a power outage or other AC problems, only the Battery Backup outlets receive power for a limited time from the Back-UPS.
Operation Power Saving Feature This Back-UPS is equipped with power saving outlets that conserve electricity. Configure the Back-UPS to recognize a Master device, such as a computer or an A/V receiver, and Controlled by master peripheral devices, such as a printer, speakers, or a scanner. When the Master device goes into Standby or Hibernation mode, or is turned off, the Controlled by Master device(s) will be turned off. The Back-UPS ships with this Power Saving feature DISABLED.
Front Panel Buttons and Display Use the three buttons on the front panel of the Back-UPS and the display to configure the Back-UPS. Front panel MUTE button POWER button DISPLAY button bu044b Display On Line: The Back-UPS is supplying conditioned AC power to connected equipment. Power Saving Function: The MASTER and CONTROLLED outlets are enabled. The power saving feature is active when the master device goes into Standby or Hibernation mode.
Warnings and System Faults Audible Warnings Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds Back-UPS is running on battery. You should consider saving any work in progress. Continuous Beeping Low battery condition and battery run-time is very low. Promptly save any work in progress, exit all open applications, and shut down the operating system. Continuous tone Battery Backup outputs are overloaded. Chirps for 1 Minute every 5 hours Battery fails the automatic diagnostic test and should be replaced.
Function Quick-Reference Function Button Timing UPS (seconds) Status Description Power POWER ON 0.2 Off Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the Back-UPS and operate on AC power. If AC input power is not available the Back-UPS will operate on battery power. POWER OFF 2 On Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn off the Back-UPS. The Back-UPS will continue to provide surge protection to the Surge Protection outlets. Status Inquiry 0.2 On Verify the status or condition of the Back-UPS.
Troubleshooting Problem Back-UPS will not turn on. Possible Cause Be sure the Back-UPS is securely connected to a AC outlet. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Back-UPS. Reset the circuit breaker. Re-connect equipment one item at a time. If the circuit breaker trips again, disconnect the device that caused the event. The internal battery is not connected. Connect the battery. The AC input voltage is out of range. Adjust the transfer voltage and sensitivity range.
Specifications t Model BR900G-RS VA 900 VA Maximum Load 540 W Nominal Input Voltage 230 V Online Input Voltage Range 176 V to 294 V Automatic Voltage Regulation 188 V-216 V +11.2% 252 V-282 V -11.2% Frequency Range 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz On-battery wave shape Step-approximated sine-wave Typical Recharge Time 8 hours Transfer Time 10 ms, maximum Operating Temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage Temperature -15° to 45° C (5° to 113° F) Unit Dimensions 25 × 10 × 38.2 cm (9.8 × 3.
Service If the unit requires service, do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps: 1. Review the Troubleshooting section of the manual to eliminate common problems. 2. If the problem persists, contact APC Customer Support through the Web site, www.apc.com. a. Note the model number and serial number and the date of purchase. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit and are available through the LCD display on select models. b.
