User Manual

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Place and Power On (cont.)
2. Connect the battery by pulling the battery handle up,
and then pushing it into the unit.
3. Connect equipment to the UPS. Avoid using extension cords.
4. Plug the Back-UPS power cord directly into a wall outlet, not into a surge protector or power strip.
5. Press the POWER button for 1 second to turn on the UPS. After a long beep, the green indicator is
on to confirm that the Back-UPS is ready to provide protection. Press the button for 2 seconds to turn
off the UPS.
6. DO NOT pull out the battery disconnector during On Line Mode.
Operational Features
Automatic Voltage Regulation boosts/trims the AC voltage when it drops/exceeds levels. This allows
the equipment plugged into the unit to operate during low/high voltage conditions, conserving the
battery power in the event of a power cut. The Back-UPS will switch to battery power if the input
voltage level becomes too low/high for the Automatic Voltage Regulation to compensate, or if the AC
power is distorted. If the Back-UPS switches to battery power too frequently or too infrequently, adjust
the transfer voltage and sensitivity settings.
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
PowerChute Personal Edition Software
TM
To install PowerChute Personal Edition (PCPE) software, connect a USB cable to the data port on the
UPS and the other end to a computer with access to the web. On the computer, go to
www.apc.com/tools/download. Select “Software Upgrades - PowerChute Personal Edition” in the
“Filter by Software/Firmware” drop down menu. Select the appropriate operating system. Follow
directions to download the software.
The Back-UPS is able to temporarily mute user correctable audible alarms such as On Battery. During
such audible alarms, a short press of the POWER button will temporarily mute the audible alarm until
the condition has been reset. A short double beep will confirm that Quick Mute has been activated.
Pressing the POWER button for 2 seconds will turn off the UPS.
Other events such as Battery replacement and Charger notification can not be temporarily muted. The
unit in these cases must be turned off.
Quick Mute
Voltage Sensitivity Adjustment
Ensure the Back-UPS is off. Press and hold 10 seconds until d. the POWER button for a beep is hear
The LED will flash and sensitivity LOW is set. If press and hold the POWER button for 10 seconds
again, the LED will be on and sensitivity MEDIUM is set.
Back-UPS BX Series 750VA, 1200VA, 1600VA, 2000VA
LED Brightness Setting
The Back-UPS is able to control LED brightness. During On Line Mode, a short press of the POWER
button will dim the LED brightness and heard a beep. Press one more time, the LED brightness will
return again.
The Back-UPS will perform an automatic test of the internal battery when UPS is turned on or UPS
operates in On Line Mode for 14 days. During On Line Mode, a longer press of the POWER button
until three beeps are heard will perform a manual battery self-test. Then, the LED will flash and UPS
will enter self-test mode.
Note: This will happen only when battery is fully charged in On Line Mode.
Self-Test
LED status Sensitivity Setting Input Voltage Range Recommended Use
Flash
LOW
89 Vac to 145 Vac
Use this setting with equipment that
is less sensitivity to uctuations in
voltage or waveform distortions.
On
MEDIUM
91 Vac to 143 Vac
Factory default setting. Use this
setting under normal conditions