CyberPower Systems CPS1500AVR User Manual

User Manual for:

CPS1500AVR UPS

and PowerPanel Plus Software

ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION TIPS CAN BE FOUND AT:

www.cyberpowersystems.com/1500FAQs.htm

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Determining Power Requirements Hardware Installation Guide Software Information

PowerPanel Plus Installation PowerPanel Plus User Guide

PowerPanel Installation

Battery Replacement Instructions

LED Indicators

Troubleshooting Guide

Specifications

Warranty

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Thank you for purchasing a Power Systems product. To enjoy all the features

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and benefits of this Uninterruptible Power System (UPS), please read and follow all installation and operation instructions completely. This UPS is designed to provide guaranteed power protection for connected electronic equipment. The included PowerPanel Plus software saves data, closes open applications, and automatically

shuts down your computer system in an intelligent and orderly manner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)

This manual contains important safety instructions. Please read and follow all instructions carefully during installation and operation of the unit. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to unpack, install, or operate.

CAUTION!

To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, install in a temperature and humidity controlled indoor area, free of conductive contaminants. (Please see specifications for acceptable temperature and humidity range).

CAUTION!

To reduce the risk of electric

CAUTION!

turn off the unit and unplug it from the AC power source BEFORE servicing the battery or installing a computer component.

DO NOT USE FOR MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT!

Systems does not sell products for life support or medical applications. DO NOT use in any circumstance that would affect operation or safety of any life support equipment, with any medical applications, or patient care.

To avoid electrical shock,

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shock, do not remove the cover, except to service the battery. No user serviceable parts inside, except for the battery.

CAUTION!

Hazardous live parts inside can be energized by the battery, even when AC input power is disconnected.

CAUTION!

UPS must be connected to

an AC outlet with fuse or circuit breaker

DO NOT USE WITH OR NEAR AQUARIUMS!

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use with or near an aquarium. Condensation from the aquarium can cause the unit to short out.

protection. DO NOT plug unit into an outlet that is not grounded.

DESCRIPTION

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1. Power Switch

Can be used as a master on/off switch for equipment connected to the UPS.

2. Test Switch Press this switch to run a self-test.

3. Battery Capacity/ Load Indicator These indicators show a visual

indication of the battery charge as well as the unit’s load.

4. Power On Indicator This LED is illuminated when the utility

condition is normal and the UPS outlets are providing power, free of surges and spikes.

5. AVR Indicator This indicator is illuminated when the

unit’s AVR feature is engaged.

6. Using Battery Indicator

This indicator is illuminated when the unit is providing battery power.

7. Wiring Fault Indicator

This LED will illuminate to warn the user that a wiring problem exists within the AC receptacle, such as a bad ground, miss ground or reversed wiring. If illuminated, disconnect all equipment and contact an electrician to insure outlet is properly wired.

9. Battery Backup, Surge Protection and AVR Outlets. Provides six battery powered, surge protected, AVR outlets for connected equipment and insures temporary uninterrupted operation of connected

equipment during a power failure.

10.Two Serial Ports

Two ports allow connection and communication between the UPS and two computers. This allows the simultaneous shutdown of two computer systems.

11. Communication Protection Ports

Ports protect standard modem, fax, telephone line or network cable.

12. 10’ Power Cord

Heavy-duty long reach power cord allows you to put power where you need it.

13. Resettable Circuit Breakers

Resettable circuit breakers provide optimal overload protection.

INSPECTION

The box should contain the following:

(1) PowerPanel Plus Software Disk;(1) PowerPanel Software Disk; (2) Serial Interface Cable (DB-9); (1) Telephone Cable; (1) User Manual; (1) Warranty Registration Card; (1) UPS Unit; (2) Rack mount Brackets; (2) Stands.

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HOW TO DETERMINE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

1. Make sure that the total Volt-Amp (VA) requirements of your computer, monitor, and peripheral equipment does not exceed 1500VA (950 Watts).

2. If the power requirements of your equipment are listed in units other than Volt-Amps (VA), convert Watts (W) or Amps (A) into VA by doing the calculations below. Note: The below equation only calculates the maximum amount of VA that the equipment can use, not what is typically used by the equipment at one time. Users should expect usage requirements to be approximately 80% of below value to estimate power requirements: Watts (W) x 1.60= VA or Amps(A) x 125= VA Add the totals up for all pieces of equipment and multiply this total by 0.8 to calculate the actual power requirements.

There are many factors that can effect the amount of power that your computer system will require. The total load that you will be placing on the battery-powered outlets should not exceed 80% of the unit’s capacity.

HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Your new UPS may be used immediately upon receipt. However, recharging the battery for at least four hours is recommended to insure that the battery’s maximum charge capacity is achieved. Charge loss may occur during shipping and storage. To recharge the battery, simply leave the unit plugged into an AC outlet. The unit will charge in either the on or off position.

2. If you wish to use the software, connect the enclosed serial interface cable to the serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the computer. Use of the software is optional. If you are not going to use the software, you do not need to connect the cable.

3. With the UPS unit off and unplugged, connect your computer, monitor, and any externally powered data storage device (Tape drive, Zip Drive, etc...) into the battery powered outlets. Items

such as copiers, laser printers, vacuums, space heaters, or other large electrical devices should not be connected to the UPS. The power demands of these devices will overload

and possibly damage the UPS.

4. To protect your modem, phone or fax, connect a phone cable to the phone jack on the wall and the “IN” port on the UPS. Connect another phone cable to the “OUT” port on the UPS and your phone, fax, or modem device.

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5. Plug the UPS into a 2 pole, 3 wire grounding receptacle (wall outlet). Make sure that the outlet is protected by a fuse or circuit breaker and does not service equipment with large electrical loads (i.e. -copier, refrigerator, etc...). Avoid using extension cords. If used, the extension cord must be rated for at least 15 Amps.

6. Depress the power switch to turn the unit on. The power indicator light will illuminate.

7. If an overload is detected, an audible alarm will sound and the unit will emit one long beep. To correct this, turn the UPS off, unplug at least one piece of equipment, wait 10 seconds, check to make sure that the circuit breakers are depressed, and turn the unit on.

8. Your UPS is equipped with an auto-charge feature. When the UPS is plugged into an AC outlet, the battery will automatically recharge.

9. To maintain optimal battery charge, leave the UPS plugged in at all times.

10. To store your UPS for an extended period of time, cover it and store with the battery fully charged. Recharge the battery every 3 months to prolong battery life.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION INFORMATION

The CPS1500AVR comes with two built-in serial ports that allow two computers to be shutdown by the UPS. The serial ports are labeled Serial Port I (PRIMARY) and Serial Port II. Serial Port I is for the primary computer. The computer that is connected to this port need to have PowerPanel Plus installed. The second computer should be connected to Serial Port II. This computer should have PowerPanel software installed. Please refer to the following diagram for more information.

Additional information about setting up two computers can be found on our website at

www.cyberpowersystems.com/1500FAQs.htm.

Use of the software is optional. The UPS will provide battery backup and surge protection without using the software. The software is required for the automatic shutdown feature.

The Primary computer (with PowerPanel Plus installed) is the computer that you will use to control the UPS and make any changes to the operation of the UPS. The Secondary computer (with PowerPanel installed) is unable to exhibit any control over the UPS.

When there is a power failure, the Primary computer will start to shutdown after a user controlled delay. Once the Primary computer is shutdown, the UPS will signal the secondary computer and initiate a shutdown. The secondary computer will then shutdown. Once the secondary computer has completed its shutdown, the UPS will power off.

Both PowerPanel Plus and PowerPanel will save and close any open files prior to shutting the

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system down. If you are using the UPS to control only one computer, connect a serial cable to Serial Port I and

your computer. You will not need to use the second serial cable.

POWERPANEL PLUS SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

(Note: Use of the software is optional. The unit will provide surge suppression and battery backup without using the software. PowerPanel Plus should be used on the primary computer)

FOR WINDOWS 95/98/Me

1. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.

2. Connect the serial interface cable to the primary serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the computer. You must use the serial cable that was provided with the unit.

3. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start the computer.

4. Windows will find “New Hardware”.

5. Insert the PowerPanel Plus (Primary) disk into the floppy drive.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

7. Once the software has finished installing, remove the floppy disk and restart your computer. When the computer restarts, the PowerPanel Plus software will appear on your screen

for a few seconds, and then minimize. It will appear as a blue and white battery icon located in the system tray, near the clock.

FOR WINDOWS XP (Home and Professional)

1. Click on Start and then click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click on Power Options then click on the UPS tab.

3. Set the manufacturer to none.

4. Exit to the desktop and shutdown your computer.

5. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.

6. Connect the serial cable to the UPS and an open serial port on the computer. You must use the serial cable that came with the unit.

7. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start your computer. 4

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