User Manual
Smart-UPS 750/1000/1500/2200/3000 VA 120/230 Vac Tower / Rack-Mount 2U 15
Start up Settings
When the UPS is powered on for the first time the display interface displays the Setup Wizard to configure the start 
up settings. Configuration can also be performed using PowerChute™ software.
Note: If the start up settings asked by the Setup Wizard are not selected completely, turning on UPS output is 
prohibited. If the UPS output is turned on, the Setup Wizard will be displayed again to complete the configuration 
of the start up settings.
Connect and Install Management Software
Smart-UPS is provided with PowerChute management software for unattended operating system shutdown, UPS 
monitoring, UPS control and energy reporting. The following diagram is a representation of a typical server 
installation.
Function Factory Default Options Description
Language English English
French*
German*
Spanish*
Italian*
Portuguese*
Japanese*
The language for the display interface.
*Language options will vary by model.
Local Power 
Quality
Good Good
Fair
Poor
Select the quality of input AC power.
• If Good is selected, the unit will go on battery power more often to 
provide the cleanest power supply to the connected equipment.
• If Poor is selected, the UPS will tolerate more fluctuations in power 
and will go on battery power less often.
If unsure of the local power quality, select Good.
Menu Type Standard Standard
Advanced
The standard menu displays the most commonly required menus for 
most users. The advanced menus include all parameters.
Today’s Date Manufacture 
date
Use the   arrows to enter today’s day, and the   to 
complete the settings.
1 . Connect the USB cable from the rear of 
the UPS  to the protected device 
such as a server.
2 . For a server or other device with an 
operating system, load the PowerChute 
CD and follow the on-screen set-up 
instructions. PowerChute provides for 
graceful shutdown in the event of an 
extended power outage and is a 
powerful management interface on the 
local network.
3 . A built-in serial port 
 is also 
available for additional communication 
options with an optional serial cable. 
For more detailed information on 
supported protocols and options refer to 
application note #181 at www.apc.com.
4 . Even more communication options are 
available via the built-in Smartslot. 
Refer to www.apc.com for more 
information.










