MGE UPS Systems 300 User Manual

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1660 Scenic Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Compact UPS

for Home or Small Office Use

ellipse

UPS 300 - 1200 VA

User's Manual

MADE IN THE US
from imported parts

Product Features & Benefits

Feature Benefit

• High frequency technology Reduces heat and interaction with monitor

• UPS and surge outlets Protects critical loads from outages
and peripherals from surges

• Flat rotating input plug Improves flexibility in locating UPS
by reducing space for plug

• Overload circuit breaker Provides overload protection

• Status LEDs Provides status of UPS and of faulty wiring

• Battery door on UPS Provides convenient battery replacement (exc.1200)

• USB and RS232 availability Provides automatic shutdown of critical load

with free downloadable software and monitoring of UPS by PC

MGE UPS Systems

Ellipse User’s Manual

page 1

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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover

Product Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

MGE UPS Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Why the Need for Uninterruptible Power? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Battery Charger/Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Bypass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instructions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Set Up, Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

LED and Audible Alarm Operation Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Getting Maximum Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Battery Replacement for 300/500/650/800 Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Battery Replacement for Ellipse Model 1200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Performance & Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Run Time Chart for Various Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Service & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Service and Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

UPS Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

US and Canada Domestic Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Other Fine MGE Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Contents

MGE UPS Systems

86-153506-00 Rev. A01

January 2000

Important Safety Instructions. Save These Instructions.

This manual contains important instructions for
Ellipse that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the UPS and
batteries.

◗ This equipment can be operated by an

individual, with no previous
training.

◗ All repairs should be

performed by qualified
personnel.

◗ The UPS contains

voltages which are
potentially hazardous.

CAUTION: Risk of electric shock, even with
unit disconnected from AC power source.
Hazardous voltage still may be present
through operation from battery. The battery
should be disconnected at the plus (+) and
minus (-) terminals using the fast-on
connectors of the battery when maintenance
or service work inside the UPS is necessary.

◗ Do not place Ellipse near water or in

environments of excessive humidity.

◗ Do not allow liquids or any foreign objects to

get inside Ellipse.

◗ Do not block air vents in front, in the back or

on the sides of Ellipse.

◗ Do not plug household appliances such as

hair dryers to Ellipse receptacles.

◗ Do not place Ellipse under direct sunlight or

close to heat-emitting sources.

◗ The AC power receptacle shall be near the

equipment and easily accessible. To isolate
Ellipse from AC input, remove the input
power cord from the AC power receptacle.

◗ If Ellipse is to be stored, it is recommended

to recharge the batteries (by connecting AC
power source to Ellipse, switch "ON" or
OFF"), once every 6 months for 8 hours to
avoid a full battery discharge.

◗ Ellipse contains batteries that should be

disposed of or recycled in accordance with
local laws.

◗ Prior to installation, store Ellipse in a dry

location.

◗ Maximum ambient temperature f or operation

is between 32°F (0°C) and +96°F (+35°C).

◗ Storage temperatures must be between

32°F (0°C) and +122°F (+50°C).

◗ Servicing of batteries should be performed

or supervised by personnel knowledgeable
of batteries and the required precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from
batteries.

◗ When replacing the batteries, use MGE P/N

3088201000 batteries (12V-5Ah lead acid),
use of any other battery may present a risk
of fire or explosion.

◗

~: Alternating current supply symbol.

CAUTION: Do not dispose of battery or
batteries in a fire. The battery may explode.
Do not open or willfully damage the battery or
batteries, since the released electrolyte is
harmful to the skin and eyes.It may be to xic. A
battery can present a risk of high shor t circuit
current.

The following precautions should be observed
when working with batteries for disposal or
replacement:

• Switch off the UPS (on/off switch) and
disconnect it from utility power;

• Remove watches, rings or other metal
objects,

• Use tools with insulated handles.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when equipment is
operated in a residential environment.This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Properly
shielded and grounded cables and connectors must
be used in order to meet FCC emission limits.

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