APC BACK-UPS PRO 1200-1500 User Manual
Back-UPS® Pro 1200/1500 230V
Installation and Operation
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Do not install the Back-UPS in direct
sunlight, in excessive heat, humidity, or
in contact with fluids.
Connect the battery
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Install PowerChute
APC PowerChute Personal Edition sof tware provides automatic file saving and shutdown of
your computer in the event of a power failure. Use the cable supplied with the Back-UPS to
connect the data port on the Back-UPS to the USB port on your computer. Place the CD into
your computer, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Personal Edition Software
Connect the equipment
Battery Backup and Surge Protected outlets
When the Back-UPS is receiving input power, the
Battery Backup with Surge Protection outlets will
supply power to connected equipment. During a
power outage or other utility probl ems, the Batte ry
Backup outlets receive powe r for a limited time from
the Back-UPS.
Connect equipment such as printers, fax machines,
scanners, or other peripherals that do not need
battery backup power to the Surge Protection Only
outlets. These outlets provide full-time protection
from surges ev en if the Back-U P S i s switch e d OFF.
Master and Controlled outlets
To conserve electricity, when the device connected
to Master Outlet goes into Sleep or Standby mode, or
turns Off, the Controlle d devic e(s) will shu t down as
well, saving electricity.
Connect a master device, such as a desktop
computer or audio/visual rec eiv er to the Master
outlet. Connect peripheral devices such as a printer, spe akers, or a scanner to the Controlled outlets.
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USB and Serial Data port To use PowerChute Personal Edition, connect a serial cable or USB cable.
Telephone cable surge-
protected ports
Ground screw Connect the ground lead of additi onal s urge supp res sion devi ces suc h as n etwork an d dat a line
Surge Protected outlets,
controlled by the Master
outlet
Surge Protected outlets These outlets provide full-time protection from surges, even if the Back-UPS is off. Connect
AC power outlet Connect the unit to utility power, use the supplied power cord.
Battery Backup outlets with
Surge Protection
Battery Backup outlet wit h
Surge Protection, contr olled
by the Master outlet
Master outlet Connect the master device to this outlet, in most scenarios, this will be the main computer.
External Batter y Pack
connector (BR1500GI onl y)
In & Out Ethernet surge-
protected ports
Connect a telephone cable to t he IN port, and connect a modem to the OUT port.
surge protectors.
These outlets are protected from electrical surges, and will disconnect from utility power during
a power outage, or if the Mast er device goes into Sleep or S tandby mode.
equipment such as printers and scanners that do not requi re battery backup protection.
During a power out age or other utility problems, the Battery Backup outlets receive power for a
limited time from the Bac k-UPS. Connect critical equipment such as desktop computer,
computer monitor, modem or other data sensitive devices into these outlets.
These outlets will supply battery power to the connected equipment during a power outage.
Power will be disconnect ed to th ese outlets if the Master device goes into Sleep or Standby
mode. Connect equipment such as a computer monitor to these outlets.
Connect an external batt ery pack to provide additional battery backup runtime (Back-UPS Pro
1500 only).
Use an ethernet cable to connect a cable modem to the IN port, and connect a computer to the
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UT port.
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Operation
Power-Saving Function
T o conserve electricity, configur e the Back-UP S to recognize a Master device, such as a desktop
computer or an A/V receiver, and Controlled peripheral devices, such as a printer, speakers, or a scanner.
When the Master device goes into Sleep or Standby mode, or is switched OFF, the Controlled device(s)
will be switched off as well, saving electricity.
Enable the Power-Saving function. Press and hold MUTE and DISPLAY simultaneously for two seconds. The
Back-UPS will beep to indicate that the feature is enabled. The leaf icon on the display will illumin ate.
Disable t he Power-Saving function. Press and hold MUTE and DISPLAY simultaneously for two seconds. The
Back-UPS will beep to indicate that the feature is disabled. The leaf icon on the display will darken.
Setting the threshold. The amount of power used by a device in Sleep or Standby mode vari es between devices. It
may be necessary to adjust the threshold at which the Master outlet signals the Controlled outlets to shut down.
1. Ensure a master device is connected to the Master outlet. Put that device into Sleep or Standb y mode, or turn it
OFF.
2. Press
DISPLAY and MUTE simultaneously and hold for six seconds, until the leaf icon flashes three times and the
Back-UPS beeps three times.
3. The Back-UPS will now recognize the threshold level of the Master device a nd save it as the new threshold set ting.
Power-Saving Display
The display interface can be configured to be continuously illuminated, or to save energy, it can be configured to
darken after a period of inactivity.
1. Full Tim e Mode: Press and hold
DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will illumi nate and the Back-UPS will beep
to confirm the Full-Time mode.
2. Power-Saving Mode: Press a nd hold
DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will darken and the Back-UPS will
beep to confirm the Power-Saving mode. While in Power-Saving Mode, the display will illuminate if a button is
pressed, it then darkens after 60 seconds of no activity.
Unit sensitivity
Adjust the sensitivity of the Back-UPS to control when it will switch to battery power; the higher the sensitivity, the
more often the Back-UPS will switch to batter y power.
1. Ensure the Back-UPS is connected to utility power, but is OFF.
2. Press and hold the POWER button for six seconds. The LOAD CAPACITY bar will flash on and off, indicating that the
Back-UPS is in programming mode.
3. Press
POWER again to rotate through the menu options. Stop at selected sensitivity. The Back-UPS will beep to
confirm the selection.
Low sensitivity Medium sensitivity (Default) High sensitivity
156-300 Vac 176-294 Vac 176-288 Vac
Input voltage is extremely low or high. (Not recom me nded for computer loads. )
Back-UPS Pro 1200 & 1500 230 V Installation and Operation
The Back-UPS frequently switches to battery power.
The connected equipment is sensitive to vol tage fluctuations .
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