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Operation Manual
Smart-UPS™ C
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Tower
1000/1500 VA
120/230 Vac
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Product Description
The APC™ by Schneider Electric Smart-UPS™ is a high performance unint erruptible power supply ( UPS). The
UPS provides protection for electronic equipm ent from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags, and surges, small
utility power fluc tuations and lar ge disturbances. The UPS also provides battery backup powe r for conne cted
equipment until utility power returns to safe levels or the batteries are fully discharged.
This user manual is available on the enclosed Documentation CD and on the APC by Schneider Electric Web site,
www.apc.com.
Important Safety Messages
Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate, service or
maintain it. The f ollowing special messages may appear throughout this manual or on the equipment to warn of
potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of thi s sym bol to a Caution product sa fety label indicat es that a hazard exists that can
result in injury and product damage if the inst ructions are not followed.
The following safety messages may appear throughout this manual to warn of potential hazards.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situat ion which, if not avoided, can result in equip m en t dam a ge .
Safety and General Information
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.
• Adhere to all local and national electr ical codes.
• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not operate this UPS in dire ct sunlight, in cont act with fluids, or where there is excessive dus t or
humidity.
• Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ven tilation.
• The battery typic ally la sts for two to f ive year s. Environ menta l fact ors impac t batte ry life. Eleva ted ambie nt
temperatures, poor quality utility power, and frequent short dura tion discharge s will shorten battery life.
• Connect the UPS power cabl e directly to a wall outlet. Do not use surge prot ectors or extension cords.
• The batteries are he avy. Remove the batteries pr ior to installing the UPS in a rack.
• Refer to “Specifications” on page 2 for UPS and battery weight.
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Specifications
For additional specific ations, refer to the APC by Schneider Electric Web site at www.apc.com.
UPS + Batte ry Battery
Weight
specifications
Temperature
Maximum
Elevation
Humidity
Battery Type
SMC1000 / SMC1000I
17.24 kg (38 lb)
SMC1500 / SMC1500I
20.41 kg (45 lb)
Operating 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Storage -15° to 45° C (5° to 113° F)
Operating 3,000 m (10,0 00 ft)
Storage 15, 000 m (50,000 ft)
0% to 95% relati ve humidity,
non-condensing
Mainte n an c e free, sealed le ad acid
Replace used batteries with APC by Schneider Electric approved batte r ies.
To order a replacement batter y go to the APC by Schneider Electric Web site, www.apc.com.
Always recycle used batteries.
For information on recycling a used batter y, refer to the Battery Disposal Information sheet
included with the replacement battery.
APCRBC142
5.1 kg (1 1.2 lb)
APCRBC6
7.7 kg (16.9 lb)
charge UPS battery every six months
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
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Product Overview
Front panel features
Display interface
1
Bezel
2
Battery
3
Internal battery connector cables
4
Rear panel features
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1
USB Port
2
Serial data port
3
Battery connector
4
Circuit br eak er
5
UPS input
6
Outlets
7
Chassis ground scre w
120 Vac
Installation
For UPS installation information, refer to the Installation Guide for the Smart-UPS C 1000/1500 VA
Tower included with the UPS.
The Installati on Guide is also availab le on the Documentation CD incl uded with the UPS and on the
APC by Schneider Electric Web site, www.apc.com.
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Operation
Note: The UPS will charge to 90% capacity in the first three hours of normal operation.
Do not expect full battery runtime capability during this initial charge period.
1. Connect equipment to the UPS.
2. Connect the UPS to a two pole, three wire, grounded source.
CAUTION
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Adhere to all local and national elect r ical codes.
• Wiring should be performed by qualified electrician.
• Always connect the UPS to a grounde d outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage
Connect equipment to the UPS
USB port: Connect to a computer to use power management software.
Serial port: Connect a serial port cable (not supplied) to use power management software.
Chassis ground screw: Connect the ground leads on transient voltage devices to the chassis ground screw(s),
located on the rear panel of the UPS.
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