User Manual English APC Smart-UPS XL 2200/3000 VA 120/230 VAC Rack Mount 3U Uninterruptible Power Supply 990-2404 06/2005
Introduction Introduction About this UPS The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges. The UPS filters small utility line fluctuations and isolates electronic equipment from large disturbances by internally disconnecting from utility line power. The UPS provides continuous power from the internal battery until utility power returns to safe levels or the battery is fully discharged.
Installation Installation Your UPS model may vary from the examples depicted in this manual. The UPS and the battery module are heavy. Remove the battery module to lighten the UPS during installation. Install the Rails in the Rack For details on rail installation refer to the instructions in the rail kit.
Start Up Accessories This UPS is equipped with an accessory SmartSlot. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for available accessories. If a standard accessory, such as a SNMP card is installed on this UPS, refer to the Utility CD for user documentation. Install accessories prior to connecting power to the UPS. Start Up Connect Equipment and Power to the UPS 1.
Start Up Start the UPS 1. Press the button on the front panel to start the UPS. – The battery charges to 90% capacity during the first four hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery run capability during this initial charge period. – Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for battery runtimes. 2. For optimal computer system security, install PowerChute Smart-UPS monitoring software. Communication Ports SERIAL PORT USB PORT Use only the supplied cable to connect to the serial port.
Operation Operation Display Panels 120 V models Load 230 V models / Battery Charge Display Panel Indicators and Function Buttons Indicator LED Indicator Title Description On Line The UPS is supplying utility power to the connected equipment, (see Troubleshooting). AVR Trim The UPS is compensating for a high utility voltage. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for AVR settings. AVR Boost The UPS is compensating for a low utility voltage. Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.
Operation 230V 120V Diagnostic Utility Voltage The UPS has a diagnostic feature that indicates the utility voltage. The UPS starts a self-test as part of this procedure. The self-test does not affect the voltage display. Press and hold the Battery Charge Feature Button button to view the utility voltage bar graph indicator. After a few seconds, this five-LED Battery Charge indicator on the right of the display panel will show the utility input voltage.
Configuration Configuration UPS settings Settings are adjusted through PowerChute software or optional SmartSlot accessory cards. Function Factory Default User Selectable Choices Description Automatic Self-Test On startup and every 14 days (336 hours) there after • Every 7 days (168 hours) • On startup and every 14 days (336 hours) there after • On startup only • No self-test Set the interval at which the UPS will execute a self-test.
Configuration Function Low Battery Warning PowerChute software interface provides automatic, unattended shutdown when approximately two minutes of battery operated run time remains. Factory Default 2 minutes User Selectable Choices Brightly illuminated: low battery warning level of about 2 minutes Dimly illuminated: low battery warning level of about 5 minutes No illumination: low battery warning level is about 8 minutes The low-battery warning beeps are continuous when two minutes of run time remain.
Maintenance, Transport, and Service Maintenance, Transport, and Service Replacing the Battery Module This UPS has an easy-to-replace, hot-swappable battery module. Replacement is a safe procedure, isolated from electrical hazards. You may leave the UPS and connected equipment on during the replacement procedure. Once the batteries are disconnected the connected equipment is not protected from power outages.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use this chart to solve minor UPS installation and operation problems. Refer to www.apc.com for assistance with complex UPS problems. Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution UPS will not turn on The battery is not connected properly. button not pushed. Check that the battery connector is fully engaged. Press the button once to power-up the UPS and connected equipment. The UPS is not connected to utility power supply.
Troubleshooting Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution The Overload LED is illuminated and the UPS emits a sustained alarm tone The UPS is overloaded. The connected equipment exceeds the specified “maximum load” as defined in Specifications on the APC Web site, www.apc.com. The alarm remains on until the overload is removed. Disconnect nonessential equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload condition.
Troubleshooting Problem and/or Possible Cause Solution There is no utility power There is no utility power and the UPS is off. Use the cold start feature to supply power to the connected equipment front the UPS battery(s). Press and hold the button. There will be a short beep followed by a longer beep. Release the button during the second beep. UPS operates on battery although line voltage exists The UPS input circuit breaker trips. Unplug all nonessential equipment from the UPS.
Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory and Warranty Information Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings FCC Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
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Regulatory and Warranty Information APC Worldwide Customer Support Customer support for this or any other APC product is available at no charge in any of the following ways: • Refer to the APC Web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer support requests. – www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters) Connect to localized APC Web sites for specific countries, each of which provides customer support information. – www.apc.
