APC BR1500G Owners Manual

Installation and Operation

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Back-UPS

Inventory Safety and General Information

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Connect the Battery

Pro 1300G/1500G

Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the
carrier and dealer if there is any damage.

Read the Safety Guide supplied with this unit before
installing the UPS.

• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.

• Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is
excessive dust or humidity.

• Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper
ventilation.

• The battery typically lasts for three 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 UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge protectors
or extension cords.

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Install PowerChute

APC PowerChute Personal Edition software 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.
To download, go to www.apc.com/pcpe. Select the appropriate operating system and follow
directions to download the software.
APC PowerChute is compatible with a window operating system only. Visit.
http://www.apc.com/wp/?um=300. for OS compatibility list.

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Personal Edition Software

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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 problems, the Battery Backup outlets receive power
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 even if
the Back-UPS is switched 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 Controlled device(s) will shut down as well,
saving electricity.

Connect a master device, such as a desktop computer or
audio/visual receiver to the Master outlet. Connect
peripheral devices such as a printer, speakers, or a scanner
to the Controlled outlets.

USB and Serial Data port To use PowerChute Personal Edition, connect the supplied USB software cable or an optional

serial cable (not supplied).

Ground screw Connect the ground lead of additional surge suppression devices such as network and data line

surge protectors.

Building Wiring Fault
indicator

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

Battery Backup outlets with
Surge Protection

Battery Backup outlets with
Surge Protection, controlled
by the Master outlet

Master outlet Connect the master device to this outlet, in most scenarios, this will be the main computer.
External Battery Pack

connector
Coaxial ports with surge

protection
In/Out Ethernet

surge-protected ports

If this indicator is illuminated, there is a problem with the wiring in the building. Contact an
electrician immediately and do not use the Back-UPS.

These outlets are protected from electrical surges, and will disconnect from utility power during
a power outage, or if the Master device goes into Sleep or Standby mode.

equipment such as printers and scanners that do not require battery backup protection.
During a power outage or other utility problems, the Battery Backup outlets receive power for a

limited time from the Back-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 disconnected to these outlets if the Master device goes into Sleep or Standby
mode. Connect equipment such as a computer monitor to these outlets.

Connect an external battery pack to provide additional battery backup runtime (Back-UPS RS
1500 only).

Connect a cable modem or other equipment with coaxial jacks.

Use an ethernet cable to connect a cable modem to the IN port, and connect a computer to the
OUT port.

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Back-UPS Pro BR1300G / BR1500G2

Operation

Power Saving Function

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 is switched OFF, the Controlled device(s) will be switched off as well, saving
electricity.

NOTE: Devices that provide network services such as routers, modems or wireless printers should not be plugged into the
Controlled outlets. This product ships with the Power Saving feature Disabled. To enable this feature follow the instructions
below.

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 illuminate.

Disable 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 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 varies 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 Standby 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 and save it as the new threshold setting.

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 Time Mode: Press and hold
the Full Time mode.

2.Power Saving Mode: Press and hold
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.

DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will illuminate and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm

DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will darken and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm

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 battery power.

1.Ensure the Back-UPS is connected to utility power, but is OFF.

2.Press and hold the

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.

Generator Sensitivity Default Sensitive Loads

Low sensitivity Medium sensitivity (Default) High sensitivity

Input voltage is extremely low or high.
(Not recommended for computer loads.)

POWER button for six seconds. The LOAD CAPACITY bar will flash on and off, indicating that the Back-UPS

78-150Vac 88-147 Vac 88-144 Vac

The Back-UPS frequently switches to
battery power.

The connected equipment is
sensitive to voltage fluctuations.

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Front Panel Buttons and Display Interface

Use the three buttons on the front panel of the Back-UPS and the display interface to configure the Back-UPS.

Front panel

Mute button
Power On/Off button
Display button
Display interface

On Line: The Back-UPS is supplying conditioned utility power to connected equipment

Power Saving: Master and Controlled outlets are enabled, saving power when the master device goes into sleep

or standby mode

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Load Capacity: The load is indicated by the number of sections illuminated, one to five. Each bar represents 20%
of the load.

Battery Charge: The battery charge level is indicated by the number of sections illuminated. When all five blocks
are illuminated, the Back-UPS is at full charge. When one block is filled, the Back-UPS is near the end of its battery
capacity, the indicator will flash and the Back-UPS will beep continuously.

Overload: The power demand from the load has exceeded the capacity of the Back-UPS.

Event: The event counter shows the number of events that occurred that caused the Back-UPS to switch to on-

battery operation.
Automatic Voltage Regulation: The Back-UPS can compensate for high or low input voltage.

When illuminated, the Back-UPS is compensating for low input voltage.

When illuminated, the Back-UPS is compensating for high input voltage.

In: Input voltage.
Out: Output voltage.

System Faults: The system has a fault. The fault number will illuminate on the display interface. See "System

Faults" on page 5.

Mute: If the line through the speaker icon is illuminated, the audible alarm has been turned off.

Replace Battery: The battery is not connected or is nearing the end of its useful life. Replace the battery.

On Battery: The Back-UPS is supplying battery backup power to the connected equipment, it will beep four times

every 30 seconds.

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Warnings and System Faults

Audible Warnings

Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds
Continuous Beeping

Continuous tone
Chirps for 1 Minute every 5 hours

Warning Icons

If these icons are

illuminated... This may be the problem.

The Back-UPS is operating on utility power, but is overloaded. Disconnect one of the items connected
to the Back-UPS. If the Overload icon stops flashing, the Back-UPS is no longer overloaded and will
continue to operate normally.

The Back-UPS is operating on battery power, but is overloaded. Disconnect one of the items connected
to the Back-UPS. If the Overload icon stops flashing, the Back-UPS is no longer overloaded and will
continue to operate normally.

The Back-UPS is operating on utility power, but the battery is not functioning properly. Contact APC
Customer Service to order a replacement battery. See "Replace Battery" on page 8.

The Back-UPS is operating on battery power and the battery power is getting low. Shut down all
connected equipment to avoid losing an unsaved data. When possible, connect the Back-UPS to utility
power to recharge the battery.

Back-UPS is running on battery. You should consider saving any work in progress.
Low battery condition and battery run-time is very low. Promptly save any work in progress, exit

all open applications, and shut down the operating system.
Battery Backup outputs are overloaded.

Battery fails the automatic diagnostic test and should be replaced.

System Faults

The Back-UPS will display these fault messages. For faults F01 and F02, contact APC Technical Support.

On-Battery Overload Turn the Back-UPS off. Disconnect non-essential

F01

equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and the turn
Back-UPS on.

On-Battery Output Short Turn the Back-UPS off. Disconnect non-essential

F02

equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and the turn
Back-UPS on.

On-Battery Xcap Overload

F03

Clamp Short

F04

Charge Fault

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F05
F06
F07
F08
F09

Relay Welding
Temperature
Fan Fault
Internal Fault

Faults F03-F09 cannot be corrected by the user, contact
APC Technical Support for assistance.

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Function Button Quick Reference

Function Button

Power

Power On

Power Off

Display

Status Inquiry

Full Time/Power Saving
mode

Mute

Event Specific

General Status Enable/
Disable

Sensitivity

Master/Controlled
outlet Enable/Disable

Master/Enable
Threshold Calibration

Self-Test (manual)

Timing

(seconds)

0.2 Off

2 On

0.2 On

2 On

0.2 On

2 On

6 Off

2 On

6 On

6 On

UPS

Status

Description

Press POWER to start receiving input utility power. If A/C input
power is not available, the Back-UPS will run on battery power.

The Back-UPS is not receiving input utility power, but is providing
surge protection.

Verify the status or condition of the Back-UPS. The LCD will
illuminate for 60 seconds.

The LCD will illuminate and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm the
Full Time mode. The LCD will darken and the Back-UPS will beep
to confirm the Power Saving mode. While in Power Saving Mode,
the LCD will illuminate if a button is pressed, then darkens after 60
seconds of no activity.

Disable any audible alarms caused by an event.

Enable or disable the audible alarms. The Mute icon will illuminate
and the Back-UPS will beep one time. The Mute function will not
activate unless the Back-UPS is operating on battery power.

The Load Capacity icon will blink, indicating that the Back-UPS is
in programming mode. Use the POWER button to scroll through
Low, Medium, and High, stop at selected sensitivity. The Back­UPS will beep to confirm selection. See Configuration for details.

The leaf icon will darken indicating that the Master Outlet feature is
disabled or illuminate to indicate the Master Outlet feature is
enabled. The Back-UPS will beep once.

While calibrating the threshold setting, the device connected to the
Master Outlet should be turned off or placed in Standby or Sleep
mode. Upon completion, Power Saving icon will flash 3 and beep
3 times.

The Back-UPS will perform a test of the internal battery. Note: This
will happen automatically when the Back-UPS is turned ON.

Event Reset

Fault Reset

0.2 On

2 Fault

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When the Event screen is visible, press and hold DISPLAY, then
press POWER, to clear the utility failure event counter.

After a fault has been identified, press POWER to remove the
visual indication and return to standby status.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

Back-UPS will not switch on. The Back-UPS is not connected to utility

power.
The circuit breaker has been tripped. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the

The internal battery is not connected. Connect the battery.
The utility input voltage is out of range. Adjust the transfer voltage and sensitivity range.

The Back-UPS does not provide
power during a utility power
outage.

The Back-UPS is operating on
battery power, while connected to
utility power.

The Back-UPS does not provide
the expected amount of backup
time.

The REPLACE BATTERY indicator
is illuminated.

The O

VERLOAD indicator is

illuminated.

The

SYSTEM FAULT indicator is

illuminated, all the front panel
indicators are flashing.

Power is not supplied to some
outlets.

The Controlled outlets are not
supplying power, even though the
Master device is not in sleep
mode.

Ensure that essential equipment is not
plugged into a

The plug has partially pulled out of the wall
outlet, the wall outlet is no longer receiving
utility power, or the circuit breaker has been
tripped.

The Back-UPS is performing an automatic
self test.

The utility input voltage is out of range, the
frequency is out of range, or the waveform
is distorted.

Battery Backup outlets may be fully or
improperly loaded.

The battery was recently discharged due to a
power outage and has not fully recharged.

The battery has reached the end of its useful
life.

The battery has reached the end of its useful
life.

The equipment connected to the Back-UPS
is drawing more power than the Back-UPS
can provide.

There is an internal fault. Determine which internal fault message is

Power to the Controlled outlets has
intentionally been turned off.

The Master Outlet threshold may be
incorrectly set.

SURGE ONLY outlet.

Ensure that the Back-UPS is securely connected
to an AC outlet.

Back-UPS. Reset the circuit breaker. Re-connect
equipment one item at a time. If the circuit
breaker is tripped again, disconnect the device
that caused the trip.

Disconnect equipment from the SURGE ONLY
outlet and re-connect to a Battery Backup outlet.

Ensure that the plug is fully inserted into the
wall outlet. Ensure that the wall outlet is
receiving utility power by checking it with
another device.

No action is necessary.

Adjust the transfer voltage and sensitivity range.

Disconnect non-essential equipment from the
Battery Backup outlets and connect the
equipment to

Charge the battery cartridge for 16 hours.

Replace the battery.

Replace the battery.

Disconnect non-essential equipment from the
Battery Backup outlets and connect the
equipment to

displayed by matching the number displayed on
the LCD with the corresponding Fault Message
(see System Faults) and contact APC Technical
Support.

Confirm that the correct peripherals are
connected to Controlled outlets. If this feature is
not desired, disable the Power Saving Master
and Controlled outlets.

Adjust the threshold when the Master outlet
signals the Controlled outlets to shut down.

SURGE ONLY outlets.

SURGE ONLY outlets.

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Specifications

Service

VA 1300 VA / 1500 VA
Maximum Load 780 W / 865 W
Nominal Input Voltage 120 V
Online Input Voltage Range 88 - 139V
Automatic Voltage Regulation (94-107) +11.5%

(126-141) -11/5%
Frequency Range 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz
On-battery Waveshape Step-approximated sine-wave
Typical Recharge Time 8 hours
Transfer Time 8 ms, maximum
Operating Temperature 32º
Storage Temperature 23º
Unit Dimensions 11.9 × 4.4 × 15.0 in (30.1 × 11.2 × 38.2

Unit Weight 22.8 lbs (10.4 kg)
Interface USB and Serial
On-Battery Runtime Go to: http://www.apc.com/product
EMI FCC Class B part 15 radio frequency warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

to 104ºF (0º to 40ºC)
to 113ºF (-5º to 45ºC)

cm)

If the Back-UPS arrived damaged, notify the carrier.
If the Back-UPS requires service, do not return it to the

dealer.

1. Consult the Troubleshooting section to elimin
common problems.

2. If the problem persists, go to http://www.apc.com/
support/.

3. If the problem still persists, contact APC Technical
Support.

Have the Back-UPS model number, serial number and
date of purchase available. Be prepared to troubleshoot the
problem with an APC Technical Support representative. If
this is not successful, APC will issue a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and a shipping
address.

ate

Warranty

The standard warranty is three (3) years from the date of
purchase. APC’s standard procedure is to replace the
original unit with a factory reconditioned unit. Customers
who must have the original unit back due to the
assignment of asset tags and set depreciation schedules
must declare such a need at first contact with an APC
Technical Support representative. APC will ship the
replacement unit once the defective unit has been received
by the repair department, or cross-ship upon the receipt of
a valid credit card number. The customer pays for shipping
the unit to APC. APC pays ground freight transportation
costs to ship the replacement unit to the customer.

APC by Schneider
Electric IT Customer
Support Worldwide

For country specific customer support, go to the APC by
Schneider Electric Web site, www.apc.com.

Replace Battery

Deliver the used battery to a recycling facility.
Replace the used battery with an APC by Schneider

Electric approved battery. Replacement batteries can be
ordered through the APC by Schneider Electric Web site,

www.apc.com. Battery replacement part for Back-UPS Pro
BR1300G and BR1500G is APCRBC124.

Select models are ENERGY STAR® qualified.
For more information go to
www.apc.com/site/recycle/index.cfm/energy-efficiency/energy-star/.

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