APC 230VAC User Manual

User’s Manual

1400VA XL 230VAC/120VAC/100VAC

®

APC Smart-UPS

3U Rack and Stack

Uninterruptible Power Supply

English

990-1080, Revision 01 10/01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1: Safety Information............................................................................................................................................................ 1

Handling Safety.................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Electrical Safety.................................................................................................................................................................. 1

Deenergizing Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................2

Battery Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2: Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Positioning the UPS............................................................................................................................................................ 3

Installing the Smart-UPS.................................................................................................................................................... 3

Accessories......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

3: Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Smart-UPS Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................................8

Smart-UPS Rear Panel...................................................................................................................................................... 11

On Battery Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 13

4: User Configurable Items................................................................................................................................................ 14

5: Transporting Your Smart-UPS..................................................................................................................................... 16

Disconnecting the Battery for Transport........................................................................................................................... 16

Removing the UPS from the Rack.................................................................................................................................... 16

6: Storage and Maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 17

Storage.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Replacing the Battery Module .......................................................................................................................................... 17

7: Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................. 19

Service.............................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Contacting APC................................................................................................................................................................ 21

8: Regulatory and Warranty Information ........................................................................................................................ 22

Regulatory Agency Approvals and Radio Frequency Warnings....................................................................................... 22

Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................................................ 23

Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................23

Entire contents copyright © 2001 by American Power Conversion Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without permission is prohibited.

APC, Smart-UPS, and PowerChute are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corporation. All other trade­marks are the property of their respective owners.

1: SAFETY INFORMATION

American Power Conversion Corporation (APC) is the leading national and international manufac­turer of state-of-the-art uninterruptible power supplies, redundant switches, power management soft­ware, and related equipment. APC products protect hardware, software, and data from the threat of
power disturbances in business and government offices throughout the world.

The APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags,
and surges from reaching your computer and other valuable electronic equipment. The UPS filters
out small utility line fluctuations and isolates your equipment from large disturbances by internally
disconnecting from the utility line. The UPS provides continuous power from its internal battery until
the utility line returns to safe levels.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party respon­sible for compliance could void the warranty.

HANDLING SAFETY

The UPS requires two people for installation due to its weight. To lighten the UPS, you may remove
the battery while you position it.

<18 kg (<40 lb)

18–32 kg (40–70 lb)

32–55 kg (70–120 lb)

>55 kg (>120 lb)

This equipment is intended for installation in a temperature-controlled indoor area free of conductive
contaminants. Refer to Specifications at the APC web site www.apc.com/support

, for the actual tem-

perature range.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.

 The UPS should only be attached to a properly protected receptacle that matches the plug used

on the UPS. Refer to Specifications at the APC web site, www.apc.com/support
ratings.

 A licensed electrician is required to change the plug on the UPS and to install permanently wired

equipment.

 Check that the power cord(s), plug(s), and sockets are in good condition.

 When grounding, disconnect the equipment from the utility power outlet before installing or

connecting to other equipment. Reconnect the power cord only after all connections are made.

 Use one hand, whenever possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to avoid a possible

shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds.

 Connect the equipment to a three wire utility outlet (two poles plus ground). The receptacle must

be connected to appropriate branch circuit/mains protection (fuse or circuit breaker). Connection
to any other type of receptacle may result in a shock hazard.

for specific plug

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 In order to maintain compliance with the EMC directive, output cords attached to the UPS

should not exceed 10 meters in length.

 Pluggable equipment includes a protective earth conductor that carries the leakage current from

the load devices (computer equipment). Total leakage current must not exceed 3.5 mA.

DEENERGIZING SAFETY

 If the unit has an internal energy source (battery), the output may be energized when the unit is

not connected to a utility power outlet.

 To deenergize pluggable equipment, press the button for more than one second to switch

the unit off. Disconnect the unit from the utility power outlet. Disconnect the battery. Push the

button to deenergize the capacitors.

 To deenergize permanently wired equipment: set the power switch to standby .

Set the utility circuit breaker to standby

, and then disconnect the batteries (including any ex-

pansion units). Finally, disconnect the utility power from the building power supply.

Avoid using extension cords and adapter plugs.

Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can
reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to signifi­cantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.

BATTERY SAFETY

 This equipment contains potentially hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

The only exception is for equipment containing batteries. Battery replacement using the proce­dures below is permissible. Except for the battery, the unit contains no user serviceable parts.
Repairs are to be performed only by factory trained service personnel.

 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.

 Do not open or mutilate batteries. They contain an electrolyte that is toxic and harmful to the

skin and eyes.

 To avoid personal injury due to energy hazard, remove wristwatches and jewelry such as rings

when replacing the batteries. Use tools with insulated handles.

 Replace batteries with the same number and type of batteries or battery packs as originally in-

stalled in the equipment.

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2: INSTALLATION

The UPS has a “rack and stack” design that provides two mounting options. The UPS can be
mounted in a 46.5 cm (19-inch) equipment rack or stacked on a battery pack(s) model
SU24RMXLBP2U. Hardware is provided for either option.

UNPACKING

Inspect the UPS upon receipt. APC designed robust packaging for your product. However, accidents
and damage may occur during shipment. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.

The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.

Check the package contents. The package contains the UPS (with battery disconnected), the front
bezel, and a literature kit containing one CD, one serial cable, and product documentation. The pack­age will also include a mounting kit with brackets, cleats, feet, and hardware, and a rail kit (necessary
for rack mounting the UPS), containing mounting rails, installation instructions, and a hardware
packet.

230V models have one power cord included with the literature kit.

The UPS is shipped with the battery and the front bezel disconnected. You will connect
the battery and install the bezel during the installation procedure (described later).

POSITIONING THE UPS

Place the rack and the UPS where they will be used for either rack mounting or stacking. (Both pro­cedures are detailed on the following pages.) The UPS is heavy. Select a location sturdy enough to
handle the weight.

You must install the UPS in a protected area that is free of excessive dust and has adequate airflow.
Ensure the air vents on the front and rear of the UPS are not blocked.

Do not operate the UPS where the temperature and humidity are outside the specified limits. Refer to
Specifications at the APC web site, www.apc.com/support

PLACEMENT

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INSTALLING THE SMART-UPS

To install the Smart-UPS, follow these basic steps. Details are provided on the following pages.

1. Stack the UPS on the battery pack or install the mounting rails in the rack (four-post rack instal­lation only). Place the UPS in the rack. Install the UPS at or near the bottom of the rack.

2. Connect the battery and attach the front bezel.

3. Connect the equipment and power to the UPS.

4. Turn on the UPS.

5. Install optional software and accessories.

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STACKING THE UPS ON A BATTERY PACK

Note: For rack mounting, proceed to Mounting the UPS in a Rack, below.

Do not step on the UPS. The UPS chassis is not designed to sup­port additional weight.

When stacking the UPS with an external battery pack, position the
UPS on top of the 2U battery pack. The top of the battery pack has
indentations for proper placement of the feet on the bottom of the
UPS.

1. Unpack the four mounting feet shipped in the mounting kit.

2. Turn the UPS on its side so the bottom surface is accessible.

3. Locate the indentations on the bottom of the UPS that mark the

feet positions (indicated by arrows in the figure at left).

4. Peel away the protective film on the back of one foot, align the

adhesive side with an indentation on the UPS, and press hard to
affix the foot to the UPS. Repeat this step for all feet.

5. Turn the UPS right side up and place it either on the floor or on

an optional battery pack (shown). The battery pack cover has in­dentations to accommodate the feet on the bottom of either a UPS
or another battery pack.

6. Continue with Connecting the Battery and Attaching the Bezel

(next page).

MOUNTING THE UPS IN A RACK

The UPS comes with standard 19-inch (46.5 cm) rack mounting rails, brackets, and cleats. The rack
can have any of the common types of equipment mounting holes (square, round-threaded, or round­non-threaded). All necessary hardware is provided.

The UPS is heavy. To lighten it, you may remove the battery before mounting the unit in the rack.
See Chapter 5, Removing the Bezel and Battery Module. If you do not want to remove the battery,
continue with Mount the UPS in a Rack (below).

Install the mounting rails in the rack (required for four-post racks

Mount the UPS in a Rack

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only). Directions are included with the rail kit.

2. For a four-post rack, attach a mounting cleat to each side of the

UPS.

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3. Attach the mounting brackets to the UPS before mounting the
UPS in your rack, (below). Each mounting bracket attaches to
the UPS with four screws (included). Two sets of bracket holes
are located on the sides of the UPS.

If you are using a four-post rack, attach the mounting brackets
in the forward position. For two post rack mounting attach the
brackets at the mid-point position.

Four-Post Rack Two-Post Rack
Bracket Position Bracket Position

4. Use the handles  on the side of the UPS to sup-

port the unit.

Due to the weight of the UPS, two people are re­quired to install it in the rack.

5. Each side of the UPS has a cleat  that must



slide into the groove on the rails in four-post rack
mounting. Slide the UPS into position.

6. Use the four ornamental screws supplied with the

UPS to attach the mounting brackets to the rack
post in both two and four post mounting.

Check the rack to make sure it will not tip after loading the UPS into the rack.

Reinstalling the Battery

If you removed the battery before mounting the UPS in the
rack, follow this step to reinstall it.

Supporting the battery on the bottom, align it with the bat­tery door opening and slide it into the compartment.

CONNECTING THE BATTERY AND ATTACHING THE FRONT BEZEL

The battery is accessible from the front of the UPS. This pro­cedure requires a Phillips head screwdriver.

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the two battery door screws

and open the door.

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Set the screws aside. You will replace them later.