Minuteman UPS MN 325, MN 525 User Manual
MN 325/MN 525
User’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions....... ... .. ... ... ... ...1
Description……………………………..1
Determining Power Requirements…..2
Hardware Installation Guide………….2
Software Installation Guide…………..3
Software User Manual………………..4
Thank you for purchasing a MINUTEMAN UPS Product. To enjoy all the features and
benefits of this Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), please read and follow all
installation and operation instructions completely. This UPS is designed to provide
power protection for connected electronic equipment. The accompanying MINUTEMAN
PowerCenter software saves data, closes open applications and automatically shuts
down your computer system in an intelligent and orderly manner.
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital
Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation
between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4) Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any special accessories needed for
compliance must be specified in the instruction.
CAUTION:
and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential
that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O
devices to this equipment.
CAUTION:
this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the guarantee of
Battery Replacement Instructions..... 8
LED Indicators………………………..10
Trouble Shooting Guide…………… .11
Specifications………………………. 12
Declaration of Conformity ………… .13
Warranty... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . 14
MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)
This manual contains important safety instructions. Please read and follow all instructions
carefully during installation and operation of UPS.
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 shock,
do not remove the cover. Authorized Service
Personnel must perform repairs and maintenance. No user serviceable parts inside.
CAUTION! Hazardous live parts inside can be
energized by the battery even when the AC input
power is disconnected.
CAUTION! UPS must be connected to an AC
power outlet with fuse or circuit breaker protection. Do not plug into an AC wall outlet that is not
DESCRIPTION
Battery/Surge Outlets
Provides battery-powered/surge outlets for the
connected equipment and insures uninterrupted
operation of your equipment during a power
failure.
Surge Only Outlets
Provides surge protection for non-critical equipment.
Power Switch
Can be used as a master on/off switch for equipment connected to the battery-powered outlets.
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.
grounded. If you need to de-energize this equipment, turn off and unplug the UPS.
CAUTION! To avoid electrical shock, turn off the
UPS 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! MINUTEMAN UPS 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 or with any medical applications
or patient care.
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 UPS to shor
out.
SWF Indicator (MN 525 Only)
The Site Wiring Fault (SWF) LED will illuminate to
warn the user that a wiring problem exists, such
as bad ground, missing ground or reversed wiring. If the SWF LED is illuminated, disconnect all
of the equipment from the UPS and have an
electrician check to ensure the AC wall outlet is
wired correctly.
Circuit Breaker
The circuit breaker provides overload and fault
protection. Under normal operating conditions,
the circuit breaker is depressed.
Serial Port to PC
This port allows connection and communication
from the DB-9 serial port on the computer to the
UPS. The UPS communicates its status to the
MINUTEMAN PowerCenter software. This interface is also compatible with the UPS service
provided by Windows NT and Windows 2000.
RJ 11 Phone Jacks
Protects any standard modem, fax or single line
telephone.
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INSPECTION
The package contents:
(1) MINUTEMAN PowerCenter software (floppy disk); (1) Serial interface cable (DB-9); (1) Telephone
cable; (1) User’s Manual; (1) Warranty registration card; (1) Platinum Protection Policy; (1) UPS.
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 1200VA for the MN 325 or 1440VA for the MN 525.
2. Ensure that the equipment plugged into the battery-powered outlets does not exceed the UPS’s
rated capacity. If UPS’s rated capacities are exceeded, an overload condition may occur and
cause the UPS to shut down and trip the circuit breaker.
3. If the power requirements of your equipment are listed in values other than Volt-Amps (VA),
convert Watts (W) or Amps (A) into VA by doing the calculations below. Note: The equation below only calculates the maximum amount of VA that the equipment can use, not what is typically
used by the equipment at any given time. Users should expect usage requirements to be approximately 60% of below value to estimate power requirements:
Watts (W) x 1.82 = VA or Amps (A) x 120 = VA
Add the totals for all of the equipment and multiply this total by 0.6 to calculate actual requirements.
Note: Many factors can affect 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
UPS’s capacity.
Hardware Installation Guide
1. Your new UPS may be used immediately upon
receipt. However, charging the battery for at
least 4-hours is recommended to ensure that
the battery’s maximum charge capacity is
achieved. Charge loss may occur during shipping and storage. To recharge the battery, plug
the power cord into the AC wall outlet and turn
the power switch on. Note: The MN 525 will
charge the battery with the power switch on or off.
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. 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
(Zip drive, Jazz drive, Tape drive, etc…) into the battery power supplied outlets. Plug your peripheral equipment (printer, scanner,
speakers) into the full-time surge protection outlets. DO NOT plug a
laser printer, copier, space heater, vacuum or other large electrical device into the UPS. The power demands of these devices will overload and possibly damage the UPS.
4. To protect a fax, phone or modem, connect a telephone cable from
the wall jack outlet to the IN jack of the UPS. Connect a telephone
cable from the OUT jack to the modem port on your computer. The
OUT jack can be used to protect a telephone or fax machine.
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5. Plug the UPS into a 2 pole, 3 wire grounding receptacle (AC wall outlet). Make sure the wall
branch outlet is protected by a fuse or circuit breaker and does not service equipment with large
electrical demands (e.g. refrigerator, copier, etc…). Note: DO NOT use extension cords, power
or surge strips on the input or the output of the UPS.
6. Depress the power switch to turn the UPS on. The power on indicator light will illuminate and the
UPS will “beep” once.
7. If an overload is detected, an audible alarm will sound and the UPS will emit one long beep. To
correct this, turn the UPS off and unplug at least one piece of equipment from the batterypowered outlets. Wait 10-seconds. Make sure the circuit breaker is depressed and then turn the
UPS on.
8. Your UPS is equipped with an auto-charge feature (MN 525 only). When the UPS is plugged into
an AC wall outlet, the battery will automatically recharge.
9. To maintain optimal battery charge, leave the UPS plugged into an AC wall outlet with the power
switch turned on at all times.
10. To store your UPS for an extended period, cover and store it with the battery fully charged. Recharge the battery every three months to ensure battery life.
MINUTEMAN POWERCENTER SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Note: Use of the software is optional. The UPS will provide surge protection and battery backup
without the software. You must use the software if you wish to have the automatic shutdown feature.
FOR WINDOWS 95/98/Me
1. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
2. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open serial port on the back of the computer. Note: You must use the serial cable that was provided with the UPS.
3. Plug the UPS into an AC wall outlet, turn the UPS on and then start your computer.
4. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
5. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
6. Insert the software disk into the floppy drive.
7. Click Install.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions.
9. Once the software is installed, remove the floppy disk and restart your computer.
When your computer restarts, the MINUTEMAN PowerCenter 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 NT
1. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the UPS Icon.
3. Remove the check mark from the box labeled UPS is installed on.
4. Click OK.
5. Acknowledge the message that the UPS is in an unknown state.
6. Exit to the desktop.
7. Shutdown your computer.
8. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
9. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open serial port on the back of your computer. Note: You must use the cable that was provided with the UPS.
10. Plug the UPS into an AC wall outlet, turn the UPS on and then start your computer.
11. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
12. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
13. Insert the software disk into the floppy drive.
14. Click Install.
15. Follow the on-screen instructions.
16. Once the software is installed, remove the floppy disk and restart your computer.
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Software Icon
When your computer restarts, the MINUTEMAN PowerCenter 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.
Software Icon
FOR WINDOWS 2000
1. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Power Options.
3. On the UPS Tab, click Select.
4. In the UPS Selection Dialog Box, under Manufacturers, click None.
5. Exit to the desktop.
6. Shutdown the computer.
7. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.
8. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open serial port on the back of your computer. Note: You must use the cable that was provided with the UPS.
9. Plug the UPS into an AC wall outlet, turn the UPS on and then start your computer.
10. Click on Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
11. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
12. Insert the software disk into the floppy drive.
13. Click Install.
14. Follow the on-screen instructions.
15. Once the software is installed, remove the floppy disk and restart your computer.
When your computer restarts, the MINUTEMAN
PowerCenter 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.
MINUTEMAN POWERCENTER SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
OVERVIEW
MINUTEMAN PowerCenter version 1.0 or greater is designed for use with Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows Me, Windows NT and Windows 2000. The latest version will be available from
www.minutemanups.com
computer systems, applications and data. In the event of a power failure, MINUTEMAN PowerCenter
automatically saves and closes open files under auto-assigned file names or existing files names
after a software controlled delay. The computer and UPS are automatically shutdown to conserve
battery power. Files with auto-assigned names will be saved under C:\PCTemp, where C is the
name of your main hard drive. Files that have previously been saved will be saved in their original
location.
MINUTEMAN PowerCenter is equipped with a Scheduled Shutdown feature which can automatically save and close open files and then shutdown the computer and UPS at a user specified date
and time. Use of this feature is optional and is not required for the power failure shutdown to occur.
The use of the MINUTEMAN PowerCenter software is optional. The UPS unit will provide full surge
protection and battery backup without the software. You must use the software if you wish to have
the automatic shutdown feature.
. It works in conjunction with the UPS to provide full protection of valuable
Software Icon
MINUTEMAN POWERCENTER MAIN WINDOW DESCRIPTION
1. Minimize Button: This button is
used to minimize the software.
2. Power Button: Clicking on the
power button will stop the software.
3. Setup Button: Click the setup button to open the Setup Window.
4. Log Button: Click on the log button
to open the Log Window.
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