Microdowell B.Box LP 500 USER MANUAL

User’s Manual

B.Box UPS Series

B.Box LP 500

ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION INFORMATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT:

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Microdowell Uninterruptible Power Supply

LP500

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS............ ………………………………………………………….….3

INSTALLING YOUR UPS SYSTEM............………………………………………….…..4

UNPACKING……………………………………………………………………………4
HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE……..………………………………………. 4

BASIC OPERATION.....................................................................…………………….5

FRONT PANEL AND REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION……………………………....5

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................ 7

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................8

DEFINITION FOR ILLUMINATED LED INDICATORS ...............................................9

Thank you for purchasing a Microdowell Product. To enjoy all the features 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 accompanying Upseye™ software saves data, closes
open applications and automatically shuts down your computer system in an intelligent and
orderly manner.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

(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.

This equipment can be operated by any individuals with no previous training.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

During the installation of this equipment, it should be assured that the sum of the leakage
currents of the UPS and the connected loads does not exceed 3.5mA.

Attention, hazardous through electric shock. Also with disconnection of this unit from the
mains, hazardous voltage still may be accessible through supply from battery. The battery
supply should be therefore disconnected in the plus and minus pole at the quick connectors
of the battery when maintenance or service work inside the UPS is necessary.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, the battery may explode.

Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries, released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and
eyes.

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INSTALLING YOUR UPS SYSTEM

UNPACKING

Inspect the UPS upon receipt. The box should contain the following:
(1) UPS Unit; (1) Upseye Software CD-ROM; (1) Serial Interface Cable (DB-9); (1)
Telephone Cable; (2) Power Cord; (1) User Manual;

HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Connect the equipment to your UPS outlets.
The IEC to IEC power cords coming with the unit
are used to connect your computer and monitor
to the UPS the UPS. Items such as copiers, laser
printers, vacuums, space heaters, or other large
electrical devices should not be connected to the
UPS. Please make sure that the total loads of
your equipments are less than the maximum total
power load of your UPS.

2. Use your computer power cord to connect the UPS to a wall outlet. Please avoid using
extension cords and adapter plugs. (To maintain optimal battery charge, leave the UPS
plugged in at all times.)

3. Press the UPS power button to turn it on. The

“Power On” indicator will be illuminated in “Green”.

4. Install your optional software and accessories. To use the software, simply connect the
enclosed serial interface cable to the serial port on the UPS and an open serial port on the
computer.

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BASIC OPERATION

FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

 Power Switch

Press the power button to turn the UPS ON or OFF

 Power On Indicator

This LED is illuminated when the utility condition is normal and the UPS
outlets are providing “clean power”, free of surges and spikes

 Battery Indicator

This illuminates during utility failure, indicating that the battery is

supplying power to the battery-power supplied outlets.

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REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

Battery Backup and Surge Protection Outlets

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Surge Protection Outlets



Serial Port to PC

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Communication Protection Ports

Provides two battery powered and surge protected outlets for
connected equipment to insure temporary uninterrupted operation
during a power failure and against surges and spikes.

Provides one surge protected only outlet for connected equipment
against surges and spikes.

This port allows connection and communication from the DB-9 serial or USB

port on the computer to the UPS unit. The UPS communicates its status
to the Upseye™ software. This interface is also compatible with the UPS
service provided by Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000
Windows NT, and Windows XP.

Ethernet RJ-45 Network Protection

network cables.

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Ports protect standard

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The UPS does not
perform expected
runtime.

The UPS will not turn on.

Outlets do not provide
power to equipment

Batteries are not fully
charged.
Battery is slightly worn out. Contact Microdowell at

The on/off switch is
designed to prevent damage
by rapidly turning it off and
on.
The unit is not connected to
an AC outlet.

The battery is worn out. Contact Microdowell at

Mechanical problem. Contact Microdowell at

Fuse is blown due to
overload

Batteries are discharged Allow the unit to recharge for at least

Unit has been damaged by a
surge or spike.

Recharge the battery by leaving the
UPS plugged in.

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Turn the UPS off. Wait 10 seconds

and then turn the UPS on.

The unit must be connected to a
208/220/230/240 Vac 50Hz outlet.

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Turn the UPS off and unplug at least
one piece of equipment. Replace the
blown fuse with a spare one and then
turn the UPS on.

4 hours.
Contact Microdowell at
[e-mail]

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model LP350 LP500

Capacity (VA) 350VA 500VA
Capacity (Watts) 210W 300W

Input

Input Voltage Range 220-240Vac

Frequency Range 50/60Hz

Output

On Battery Output Voltage Simulated Sine Wave at 230Vac +/-7%
On Battery Output Frequency 50/60 Hz +/- 1%
Overload Protection

Surge Protection and Filtering

Lightning / Surge Protection Yes

Network Protection RJ45 (One In/One Out)

Physical

Total # of UPS Receptacles 2
Maximum Dimensions 23.8cm*8.0cm*13.7cm
Weight 4.4kg 5.0kg

Battery

Sealed Maintenance Free Lead

Acid Battery

Typical Recharge Time 8 Hours

Warning Diagnostics

Indicators
Audible Alarms On Battery, Low Battery, Overload

Environmental

Operating Temperature +32°F to 95°F ( 0°C to 35°C )
Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 95% NON-CONDENSING

Communication

Management

TM

Upseye

Auto-Charger Yes
Auto-Restart

Software Windows 98/ME/2000/NT/XP

On Utility: Fuse, On Battery: Internal Current Limiting

12V / 4AHx1 12V / 4.5AHx1

Power On, Using Battery

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DEFINITIONS FOR ILLUMINATED LED INDICATORS

Power

On

Using

Battery

Fuse

Alarm

Condition

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On Off Normal Off

Off On Normal Two Beeps

Off On Normal

Off On/Off Blown

Off On/Off

Normal/

Blown

Rapid

Beeps

Two beeps

or rapid

beeps

Long Beep

Normal

Utility Failure- The UPS is providing battery power to

the Battery-Power Supplied outlets.

Utility Failure- The UPS is providing battery power.

The rapid beeps indicate the battery will run out of

charge within a few minutes.

Overload- Occurs in the Full-time Surge Protection

Outlets. Please turn the UPS off and unplug at least

one piece of equipment from the UPS. Replace the

fuse with a spare one then turn the UPS on.

Overload- Occurs in the Battery-power Supplied

Outlets. Turn the UPS off and unplug at least one

piece of equipment from the UPS. Check the fuse

and do the replacement if necessary. Turn the UPS

on.

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