APC BE700G User Manual

User Manual Back-UPS® BE550G/BE700G

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Caution

• For safety, the Back-UPS ES is shipped with one battery wire disconnected. Small sparks may occur during battery connection.

• Do not install the unit in direct sunlight, in excessive heat or humidity, or in contact with fluids.

• Connect the power cord directly to a wall outlet; not a surge protector or power strip. The outlet must be located near the equipment and easily accessible.

Connect the Battery

Overview

Master Outlet—Connect a master device, such as a computer. See

“Using the power-saving outlets” on page 2. Battery Backup and Surge Protection—These outlets receive

power whenever the unit is ON. During a power outage or other utility problems (brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will receive power from the unit for a limited time. Connect a computer, monitor, and two other data-sensitive devices into these outlets. Note that one of these outlets is the Master outlet. See “Using the power-saving outlets” on page 2. Controlled Outlets—Connect peripheral devices. See “Using the

power-saving outlets” on page 2. Surge Protection—These outlets provide full-time protection from

surges even if the unit is OFF, but will only supply power when the unit is ON. Connect a printer, fax machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need battery power during power outages. Note that if the power-saving feature is enabled, three of these outlets are controlled by the Master outlet. Data Port—Use the supplied RJ45/USB cable to connect the Back-

UPS unit to a computer to install the software. See “Install the PowerChute® Personal Edition software” on page 2. Circuit Breaker—Push to re-set the circuit breaker.

Modem/Phone/Fax—Connect a DSL or dial-up modem, phone,

fax machine, or 10/100 Base-T ethernet equipment. Note: Do not connect the UPS telephone protection ports to both the telephone and network system cables at the same time. Wall outlet—Connect the unit to a data line wall outlet.

Turn on the Back-UPS

Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the unit ON. A single short beep and the green “Power On” indicator confirms that Back-UPS ES is on and ready to provide protection. The UPS will automatically perform a self-test when power is applied to the unit, the green LED will flash during the self-test.

Note: Prior to first use, charge the Back-UPS for at least 16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit is charging whenever it is connected to utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.

Install the PowerChute® Personal Edition software

Using the supplied USB cable, connect the data port of the unit to the USB port on a computer. Install the PowerChute Personal Edition software using the enclosed CD.

Power-saving Master and Controlled Outlets

To conserve electricity, configure the Back-UPS 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 turns OFF, the Controlled device(s) will shut down as well, saving electricity.

Using the power-saving outlets

Note: The Back-UPS ships with the power saving feature DISABLED. To use this feature, the outlets

must be enabled.

Enable the power-saving outlets.

feature is enabled. The green LED above the

Disable the power-saving outlets.

indicated the feature is disabled. The green LED above the

Press and hold

ASTER ENABLE

Press and hold

ASTER ENABLE

button will illuminate.

ASTER ENABLE

for 2 seconds. The unit will beep to indicate the

for two seconds. The unit will beep to

button will darken.

Setting the threshold

The amount of power used by a device in Sleep or Standby mode varies between devices. It may be necessary to adjust the threshold at which the Master outlet signals the Controlled outlets to shut down. When the threshold is set, the power-saving outlets are enabled.

1.Ensure a master device is connected to the Master outlet. Put that device into Sleep or Standby mode, or turn it OFF.

2.Press and hold the Master Enable button for six seconds. After the first 2 seconds the unit will beep, continue holding the button down until the unit three beeps times in a row. Release the Master Enable button.

The Back-UPS unit will now recognize the threshold level of the Master device and save it as the new threshold setting.

Status Indicators

LED Visual Indicator Audible Alarm Action

Power On - UPS is supplying conditioned utility

power to the load. On Battery - UPS is supplying battery power to the

load connected to the Battery outlets.

Low Battery Warning - UPS is supplying battery power to the load connected to the Battery outlets and the battery is near exhaustion.

Replace Battery is in need of charging or is at the end of its usual life and must be replaced

Battery Disconnected - The battery is disconnected or bad battery.

Overload Shutdown - During On Battery operation a battery power supplied outlet overload was detected.

Sleep Mode - During On Battery operation the battery power has been completely exhausted and the UPS is waiting for utility power to return to normal.

Master Function Enabled Master Enable LED - ONNone

Green LED - ON None Not applicable.

Green LED - ON (off during beep)

Green LED - flashing Rapid beeping (every

Green/Red alternating LED - flashing

Red LED - flashing Constant tone UPS turned off with the power

None Constant tone UPS turned off with the power

None Beeping once every 4

Beeping 4 times every 30 seconds

1/2 second)

Constant tone UPS turned off with the power

seconds.

UPS transfers back to Power On operation, or when UPS is turned off.

UPS transfers back to normal operation, or when UPS is turned off.

switch.

switch. Utility power is restored, or if

utility power is not restored within 32 seconds, or the UPS is turned off.

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