APC Back-UPS BN1350G, Back-UPS BX1300G, Back-UPS BX1500G User Manual
Installation and Operation
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Back-UPS
BX1300G/BN1350G/BX1500G
Inventory
Safety and General Information
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where ther e is
excessive dust or humidity.
The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact battery
life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality AC power, and frequent short
duration discharges will shorten battery life.
Connect the Back-UPS power cable directly into a wall outlet. Do not use surge
protectors or extension cords.
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Connect the Battery
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The battery charges fully during the first 16 hours while the Back-UPS is operating on AC power. Do not
expect full battery runtime capability during the initial charge period.
Battery wear is not covered by the Limited Warranty.
There are no serviceable parts in the Back-UPS. Do not attempt to open or repair the Back-UPS as this
will void the warranty. The battery in this unit is not replaceable. Contact APC through customer
support. Refer to the contact information at the end of this manual.
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PowerChute™ Personal Edition Software
Overview
PowerChute Personal Edition Software allows you to use your computer to access additional power protection and
management features of the Back-UPS.
Using PowerChute, you can:
• Preserve work in progress during a power outage by putting your computer into Hibernate mode. When the
power returns, the computer will appear exactly as it did before the power outage.
• Configure the Back-UPS management features, such as power-saving outlets, shutdown parameters, audible
alarms, and more.
• Monitor and view the status of the Back-UPS, including the estimated runtime, power consumption, power
event history, and more.
Available features will vary by Back-UPS model and operating system.
If you choose not to install PowerChute, the Back-UPS will still provide backup power and pow er protecti on to
connected equipment. However, you will only be able to configure a limited number of features using the display
interface.
Compatibility
PowerChute is compatible with Windows operating systems only. For a detailed list of supported operating
systems, go to www.apc.com, select Soft ware & Firmware.
For Mac operating systems, we recommend using the native shutdown application (within System Preferences)
which recognizes your battery backup and allows you to configure shutdown of your system during power outages.
To access this application, connect a USB cable from the Back-UPS
port on your computer, and see the documentation provided with your computer.
DATA PORT (POWERCHUTE PORT) to a USB
Installation
Connect the Back-UPS to a computer using a USB cable. Plug one end into the POWERCHUTE PORT on the rear
panel of the Back-UPS and the other into a USB port on your computer.
Insert the PowerChute CD into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions. If your Back-UPS did not
come with a PowerChute CD, download the software from www.apc.com, select Software & Firmware.
Installation and Operation Back-UPS BX1300G/BN1350G/BX1500G2
Connect the Equipment
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Telephone/
Network port
Data port To use PowerChute Personal Edition, connect the supplied USB
Ground
screw
Building
Wiring Fault
LED
Controlled
by Master
outlets
Surge
Protection
outlets
AC power
cable
Battery
Backup
outlets
Master outlet Connect the master device to this outlet, in most scenarios, this will
Coaxial ports Connect a modem or other device with coaxial connectors to the
Connect a telephone cable to the In port, and a modem to the Out
port.
software cable or serial cable.
Connect the ground lead from an additional surge suppression device
such as a stand-alone data line surge protector.
The LED illuminates when there is no ground circuit, an overloaded
neutral, or there is a reversed polarity in the building wiring.
Protection is not guaranteed when the LED is illuminated. Have a
qualified electrician correct the building wiring.
These outlets provide surge protection for connected devices.
To conserve energy the Controlled by Master outlets will disconnect
from AC power whenever the device plugged into the MASTER
outlet is turned off or goes into Standby or Hibernation mode.
Connect a printer, scanner or other non-critical devices that do not
require battery backup protection.
These outlets provide full-time protection for connected equipment
from power surges when the Back-UPS is turned on or off.
The Surge Protection outlets do not provide battery backup to
connected equipment.
Connect a printer, scanner or other non-critical devices that do not
require battery backup protection.
Connect the Back-UPS to AC power.
These outlets provide battery backup power to connected equipment
for a limited period of time during power outages and voltage
fluctuations.
The Battery Backup outlets provide battery power to connected
equipment only when the Back-UPS is turned on.
Connect critical equipment such as desktop computer, computer
monitor, modem or other data sensitive devices to these outlets.
be the main computer.
coaxial ports.
Turn On the Back-UPS
Press the Power ON button located on the top of the Back-UPS. The Power On LED will illuminate and a single
short beep will be audible to indicate that the Back-UPS is providing protection for connected equipment.
The Back-UPS battery charges fully during the first 16 hours while connected to AC power. The Back-UPS battery
will charge while the Back-UPS is switched on or off and is connected to AC power. Do not expect full battery
runtime capability during the initial charge period.
If the red Building Wiring Fault LED located on the side of the Back-UPS illuminates, do not operate the BackUPS. Have a qualified electrician correct the building wiring fault.
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