UPS R6000 Models User Guide

HP Uninterruptible Power System R6000 Models User Guide 5-1
5
Troubleshooting
This chapter serves as a troubleshooting guide when problems occur with the UPS. Solutions
for alarms are provided, as well as general solutions for UPS problems that occur both during
and after startup.
Responding to Audible Alarms
Table 5-1: Responding to Audible Alarms
Audible Alarm Group Audible Alarm Sound Cause Action
Acknowledgement
A single short beep sounds. The On or Test/Alarm
Reset button is pressed.
No action is needed.
The self-test or battery
test completes
successfully.
No action is needed.
Shutdown Imminent
A single long beep sounds. Heat sink is over
temperature while the
UPS is on battery power.
The UPS will shut down in
3 seconds. Contact an
authorized service provider.
The REPO switch is
closed or input is low.
Check the position of the
REPO switch. Open the
REPO switch.
Shutdown within 30
seconds
Beeping begins slowly and
gains speed as the UPS
approaches shutdown.
The UPS shuts down
30 seconds after audible
alarm begins.
An over temperature
condition occurs.
Check the ambient
temperature in the room. If
the ambient temperature is
within range and the over
temperature alarm is
chronic, contact an
authorized service provider.
An overload condition
occurs.
Reduce the load.
The battery is low. Check the status of the
batteries.
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