User Manual Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming UPS BGM1500 / BGM1500B Important Safety Instructions Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any damage. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This section contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. DANGER HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH • • • • This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
Connect the Battery The UPS is shipped with the battery disconnected. Lay the UPS with the battery door facing up. The arrows point to the locking tabs of the battery compartment. Using the handles on both sides of the battery, lift the Press the tabs downwards and pull the battery door away from the unit to access the battery modules. Push the battery into the unit battery 30 degrees upward to expose the battery connector. Connect the red wire as shown above.
Connect the Equipment Battery Backup and Surge Protected outlets When the Back-UPS is receiving input power, the Battery Backup with Surge Protection outlets will supply power to connected equipment. During a power outage or other AC problems, the Battery Backup outlets receive power for a limited time from the Back-UPS. Connect Gaming PC, Console, router and Monitor to these outlets so you could stay on line during power outage.
Operation Top Bezel Buttons and Display Interface Use the four buttons on the front panel of the Back-UPS and the display interface to configure the Back-UPS. Front panel INFORMATION button POWER ON/ OFF button MUTE button Display interface LED button USB charging ports: The 3 USB ports provide a total of 15W of DC power, and will provide power even when the UPS is on battery. Reactor Circle: Provides 12-color ambient lights.
Mute: An illuminated line through the icon indicates that the audible alarm is disabled. Out: Output voltage, frequency In: Input voltage, frequency Automatic Voltage Regulation: When illuminated, the Back-UPS is compensating for low input voltage. When illuminated, the Back-UPS is compensating for high input voltage. Estimated Runtime: Indicates the remaining runtime (in minutes) in on-battery mode.
Unit sensitivity The higher the sensitivity, the more often the Back-UPS switchs to battery power. Adjust the sensitivity of the Back-UPS to control when the UPS will switch over to battery power; 1. Turn off the Back-UPS while connected to a wall outlet. 2. Press and hold the INFORMATION button for six seconds. The Load capacity icon will flash on and off, indicating that the Back-UPS is in programming mode. 3. Press INFORMATION button to navigate through the menu options.
Alarms and Detected System Errors Audible Indicators Overload Low battery Overcharge Battery replacement Battery mode Internal error detected Beep every 0.5 second Beep every 0.5 second Beep every 1.5 seconds Beep every 2 seconds Beep every 30 seconds Continuous beep Detected System Errors If the UPS system does not operate correctly, use the table below to resolve the problem. F01 Overload fault F02 Output short.
Timing Description Power On Function Button 2 sec Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on UPS. Power Off 2 sec Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button to turn off UPS. Self-Test 6 sec Press and hold the POWER ON/OFF button for 6 seconds (buzzer will beep when 6 seconds pass) to go into Self-Test mode when UPS is in Line mode or AVR mode. mode UPS Information 0.2 sec Sensitivity 6 sec Press the INFORMATION button to display UPS information.
Status Indicators Unit Status Description Standby When the unit is plugged into the AC outlet but is turned off, LCD will display battery capacity, input voltage and mute icon. LED ring will be in customized color. In standby mode, the connected equipment will not be protected. UPS is turning on All LEDs will light up and the colors will slowly cycle among all available colors. The process should take about 10 seconds. Equipment is plugged in The Reactor circle will show the load percentage.
Problem Back-UPS will not switch on. The Back-UPS does not provide power during a utility power outage. The Back-UPS is operating on battery power, while connected to utility power. The Back-UPS does not provide the expected amount of backup time. Possible Cause Corrective Action The Back-UPS is not connected to utility power. Be sure that the Back-UPS is securely connected to a utility outlet. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Back-UPS. Reset the circuit breaker.
Specifications Gaming UPS 1500 VA VA 1500 VA Maximum Load Nominal Input Voltage Online Input Voltage Range 900 W Automatic Voltage Regulation Frequency Range On-battery Waveshape USB charging port Typical Recharge Time Transfer Time Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Unit Dimensions Unit Weight Color Interface On-Battery Runtime International Protection code 120 V 88 - 147 V Boost by +15.7% when input voltage drops below limit Trim by -13.
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