Operation Manual Smart-UPS™ C Uninterruptible Power Supply Tower 1000/1500 VA su0813a 120/230 Vac
Product Description The APC™ by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS™ is a high performance uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The UPS provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges, small utility power fluctuations and large disturbances. The UPS also provides battery backup power for connected equipment until utility power returns to safe levels or the batteries are fully discharged.
Specifications For additional specifications, refer to the APC by Schneider Electric Web site at www.apc.com. UPS + Battery Weight specifications Battery SMC1000 / SMC1000I 17.24 kg (38 lb) APCRBC142 5.1 kg (11.2 lb) SMC1500 / SMC1500I 20.41 kg (45 lb) APCRBC6 7.7 kg (16.
Product Overview Front panel features 1 Display interface 2 Bezel su0453b 3 Battery 4 Internal battery connector cables Rear panel features 230 Vac 120 Vac 1 USB Port 2 Serial data port 3 Battery connector 4 Circuit breaker 5 UPS input 6 Outlets su0325e su0325d 7 Chassis ground screw Installation For UPS installation information, refer to the Installation Guide for the Smart-UPS C 1000/1500 VA Tower included with the UPS.
Operation Note: The UPS will charge to 90% capacity in the first three hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery runtime capability during this initial charge period. 1. Connect equipment to the UPS. 2. Connect the UPS to a two pole, three wire, grounded source. CAUTION RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • Adhere to all local and national electrical codes. • Wiring should be performed by qualified electrician. • Always connect the UPS to a grounded outlet.
Configuration mode Configuration mode provides additional UPS configuration options. Press and hold the MUTE and MENU buttons for two seconds. The UPS will emit a short beep and the two icons will flash to indicate that Configuration mode is enabled. When Configuration mode is enabled use the MENU button to scroll through the available options. Use the MUTE button to scroll through the settings in each option. Note: The UPS will automatically disable Configuration mode after 15 seconds of no activity.
Power saving LCD screen The display interface can be configured to remain continuously illuminated or to extinguish after a period of inactivity to save electricity. 1. Continuous Illumination Mode: Press and hold the DISPLAY button for two seconds. The display will illuminate and the UPS will beep to confirm Continuous Illumination mode is activated. 2. Power Saving mode: Press and hold the DISPLAY button for two seconds.
Status Indicators Display panel features 1000/1500 VA 230 Vac su0740c su0740d 1000/1500 VA 120 Vac 1 On Line/On Battery LED 4 Display interface 2 POWER ON/OFF button 5 DISPLAY button 3 Site Wiring Fault/System Fault LED 6 MUTE button Note: Refer to “Feature Reference Guide” on page 10 in this manual for a detailed description of the front panel buttons and icons.
LCD status indicators Status LCD Icon Audible Alarms Audible Alarm Terminates On Battery The UPS is supplying battery power to the connected equipment. Beeps 4 times every 30 seconds. The beeping stops when utility power is restored or the UPS is turned off. Utility Power Overload An overload condition has occurred while the UPS is operating on utility power.
Display interface features 1000/1500 VA 120 Vac 1000/1500 VA 230 Vac Description On Line: The UPS is supplying conditioned utility power to connected equipment. Green mode: The UPS is operating at the most efficient level, bypassing unused AVR components while acceptable utility voltage is present. The UPS will enter and exit Green mode automatically and will not compromise power protection. Load Capacity: The load capacity percentage is indicated by the number of load bar sections illuminated.
System Faults 1000/1500 120 Vac 1000/1500 230 Vac Output Overload Output Short Circuit P02 Output Over Voltage P04 Unit Over Temperature P06 AVR Relay Fault P13 Inverter Fault Note: Refer to the “Feature Reference Guide” on page 10 for a detailed description of the front panel buttons and icons. For more information on System Faults, contact customer support at the APC by Schneider Electric Web site, www.apc.com/support.
Troubleshooting Problem and Possible Cause Solution The UPS will not turn on or there is no output The UPS has not been turned on. Press the ON button once to turn on the UPS. The UPS is not connected to utility power. Be sure the power cable is securely connected to the UPS and to the utility power supply. The input circuit breaker has tripped. Disconnect nonessential equipment and reset the circuit breaker. The UPS shows very low or no input voltage.
Service and Transport 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 by Schneider Electric Customer Support through the APC by Schneider Electric Web site, www.apc.com. a. Note the model number and serial number and the date of purchase.
Two Year Limited Factory Warranty This warranty applies only to the products you purchase for your use in accordance with this manual. Terms of warranty Schneider Electric IT (SEIT) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. SEIT will repair or replace defective products covered by this warranty.
APC by Schneider Electric Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC by Schneider Electric product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Visit the APC by Schneider Electric Web site to access documents in the APC by Schneider Electric Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests. – www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect to localized APC by Schneider Electric Web sites for specific countries, each of which provides customer support information.
