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Introduction
About this UPS
The American Power Conversion (APC®) Smart-UPS® RT is a high performance uninterruptible power
supply (UPS) that provides protection for electronic equipment from utility power blackouts, brownouts, sags
and surges. The UPS protects electronic equipment from small utility fluctuations and large disturbances by
providing continuous on-line double converted power. The UPS provides battery backup until utility power
returns to safe levels or the batteries are fully discharged.
The UPS and the external battery pack (XLBP) are packaged separately.
Unpack package contents
Read the Safety Guide before installing the UPS.
Inspect the UPS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.
The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.
Check the package contents:
•UPS
• Input wiring tray
• Output wiring tray
• PowerView display module
• Front bezel
• DB9 serial cable
• Ethernet jumper cable for rear
panel network access
NOTE: The model and serial numbers are located on a small, rear panel label. For some models, an
additional label is located on the chassis under the front bezel.
• Literature kit containing:
– Product documentation
– Smart-UPS® RT User Manuals CD
– Network Management Card Utility CD
– Network Management Card
documentation
– Safety information
– Warranty information
• Rack-mount models also include:
–Rail Kit
– Four ornamental screws
– Two cage nuts
– Two rail cleats
– Four pan head screws
– Two rack-mount brackets
– Eight flat head screws
Hardware for rack-mount
models
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8
4
2
2
2
Rack-mount units:
pan head screws for securing rail cleats to UPS
Flat head screws for securing
rack-mount brackets or tie brackets to the unit
Rack-mount units:
ornamental screws for securing the unit to the
rack
Rack-mount units:
cage nuts for rack installation
rack-mount brackets
rail cleats
Specifications
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
Operating
Storage
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
5
° to 113° F (-15° to 45° C) charge the UPS battery every
six months
86
° to 158° F (30° to 70° C) charge the UPS battery every
three months
Maximum
Elevation
Operating
Storage
Humidity
10,000 ft (3,000 m)
50,000 ft (15,240 m)
0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Physical Specifications
Wei ght (unpacked)
UPS
145 lbs (66 kg)
XL Battery Pack
with eight battery
400 lbs (181 kg)
modules
Each battery
module
38 lbs (17 kg)
Maximum Number of XLBPs Supported by the Smart-UPS XL
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
Select a location sturdy enough to handle
the weight.
Do not operate the UPS where there is
excessive dust or the temperature or
humidity are outside the specified limits.
This unit has front to rear airflow. Allow
adequate space for proper ventilation.
Environmental factors impact battery life.
High temperatures, poor utility power, and
frequent, short duration discharges will
shorten battery life.
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Dimensions
482 mm
19 in
465 mm
18.3 in
432 mm
17 in
102 mm
10.4 in
4 in
263 mm
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773 mm
30.4 in
Installation
Stack or rack-mount front panel
PowerView
PowerView installation for stack or rack-mount configurations
Prior to attaching the PowerView to the UPS:
1. Loosen the two bracket screws on the back of the PowerView module.
a. Slide the bracket to the position that will accommodate the screw holes on the UPS.
b. Tighten the screws on the bracket.
2. Secure the PowerView to the UPS using the two thumb screws attached to the PowerView.
Interface Display RJ45 Connector (pass through to rear panel RJ45 connector)
Serial Port
PowerView Cable Connector
SmartSlot with Network
Management Card
Ethernet port 10/100 Base-T
Cold Start/EPO Reset
Connect the PowerView cable to the PowerView connector
on the UPS.
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Stack configuration
The UPS and the XLBBP(s)must be connected with ground wires. Refer to the XLBP user manual for details.
Always place the UPS above the XLBP(s)in a stack
configuration.
Total stack configuration height is recommended NOT to exceed
18U. This is the equivalent of two XLBPs and one UPS.
Four screws must be used to secure each tie bracket to the units,
(see diagram).
For detailed instructions on installing batteries, the battery
doors, refer to the Rack-mount configuration section of this
manual.
8x
Refer to the Rack-mount configuration section in this manual for
cable routing and bezel installation details.
Tie Brackets
(included with XLBP)
Rack-mount configuration
Install rack-mount brackets
Four flat head screws must be used to secure each rack-mount
bracket to the unit.
Install rail cleats
Two pan head screws must be used to secure each rail cleat to the
unit.
2x
Install rails in rack.
For details on rail installation refer to the instructions included in the rail kit package.
Mount units in rack
The UPS and XLBP should be installed at or near the bottom of the rack. Always place the UPS above the
XLBP(s). Batteries must be removed from the XLBP(s) prior to installing the unit(s) in a rack. Refer to the
instructions on the packaging for details on removing the batteries from the XLBP.
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4x
Install units in rack
Secure the UPS and the XLBP in the
rack using the cage nuts and
ornamental screws included in the
package.
Four ornamental screws and two cage
nuts must be used to secure each unit.
A cage nut must be used in the top
hole of each rack-mount bracket when
securing the unit in the rack.
The bottom hole of each rack-mount
bracket can be secured using an
ornamental screw in the threaded hole.
7 holes
4x
7 holes
4x
Install and connect battery modules
Connect all eight battery modules.
Failure to do so may cause equipment
damage.
Replace the battery doors.
Tighten the screws to secure the battery doors.
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Route ethernet cable and install bezels
Ethernet cable wiring rear panel access
Locate the RJ45 connector and the ethernet port on the front panel of the UPS. Connect the ethernet jumper
cable (included), to the RJ45 connector and the ethernet port.
Connect a network cable (not included), to the RJ45 connector on the rear panel of the UPS.
There is an internal ethernet cable that connects
the front and rear panel RJ45 connectors.
Ethernet
Cable
RJ45 Connector
Ethernet Jumper Cable
Ethernet Cable connected to rear
panel RJ45 connector
Ethernet
Port
Internal pass through ethernet cable connecting
front and rear panel RJ45 connectors
Ethernet cable wiring front panel access
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Cable
Cables that are connected to the UPS for front
panel access must be routed through one of the
notches on the bezel.
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Install a bezel on the UPS and XLBP(s).
Accessories
Install accessories prior to connecting power to the UPS.
•Refer to the APC Web site, www.apc.com for available accessories.
•User documentation for the Network Management Card installed on this UPS is available on the
Utility CD included with this unit.
Optional accessories
•Maintenance bypass
•SURT192RMXLBP2
•SURT192XLBP2
•Equipment cart
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