User Guide
Power Series
Models PS500C, PS700C
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
● CAUTION (UPS Having Internal Batteries): Risk of electric shock - Hazardous live
parts inside this unit are energized from the battery supply even when the input AC
power is disconnected.
● CAUTION (No User serviceable Parts): Risk of electric shock, do not remove cover.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
● CAUTION (Non-isolated Battery supply): Risk of electric shock, battery circuit is not
isolated from AC input, hazardous voltage may exist between battery terminals and
ground. Test before touching.
● WARNING (Fuses): To reduce the risk of fire, replace only with the same type and
rating of fuse.
● WARNING: Intend for installation in a controlled environment.
● CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, the battery may explode.
● CAUTION: Do not open or mutilate the battery, released electrolyte is harmful to the
skin and eyes.
● CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electric shock and high short circuit current.
The following precaution should be observed when working on batteries
Remove watches, rings or other metal objects.
Use tools with insulated handles.
● To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the UPS from the mains supply before
installing a computer interface signal cable. Reconnect the powers cord only after
signaling interconnections have been made.
● Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledge of
batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
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Table of contents
Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................I
Introduction................................................................................................III
1. Presentation............................................................................................1
2. Installation...............................................................................................4
3. Operation.................................................................................................5
4. Alarm........................................................................................................6
5. Software installation and Interface Port...............................................7
6. Maintenance and storage.....................................................................10
Appendix A Troubleshooting...................................................................12
Appendix B Specifications.......................................................................13
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Introduction
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and save this manual!
Thank you for selecting this uninterruptible power system (UPS). It provides you with a
perfect protection for connected equipment. The manual is a guide to install and use the UPS.
It includes important safety instructions for operation and correct installation of the UPS. If
you should have any problems with the UPS, please refer to this manual before calling
customer service.
Please save or recycle the packaging materials!
The UPS‘s shipping materials are designed with great care to provide protection within
delivery. These materials are invaluable if you ever have to return the UPS for service.
Damage happened during transit is not covered under the warranty.
Intelligent microprocessor control
The product is an advanced line-interactive UPS based on microprocessor control. This
means that it operates with the newest technology, high performance and powerful function.
The line-interactive UPS is an intelligent protector and provides pure, reliable AC power to
the critical loads - protecting them from utility power blackout, swells, sags, surges and
interference. The loads could include sensitively medical instruments, computers,
telecommunication systems, and industrially automatic equipment. Under power normal
condition, the line-interactive design enables the system to adjust and filter power
fluctuations continuously and automatically. In the event of power failure, it can provide
immediately back-up power from the batteries without any interruption. Complete
transference will be achieved within 4m seconds, with no interruption.
Beside this, when the utility power is connected, the charger would work automatically even
under power switch is OFF. Furthermore, in order to save the battery energy, UPS can be set
to turn it off under backup mode if none of the connected loads is operating.
Advanced battery management
The visual and audible indications of the UPS present the battery’s status including capacity
degree and battery condition. Self-test function let UPS detect a weak battery before it is put
into service. The UPS normally perform a self-test at power up and manual self-test
condition. Self-test function can be conducted manually with the ON/TEST switch at any
time.
Advanced monitoring software
The line-interactive UPS and SENTINEL series monitoring software (optional kits) make
your computer operate intelligent and provide you with the ability of perfect protection of
your critical devices. The software is available for most operation systems and is supplied
with a communication cable that connects to the UPS.
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1. Presentation
Front Panel
n “ON/TEST” button: With the UPS plugged in, press the ON/TEST button to turn on
the UPS and power the loads. ON/TEST button also activates the UPS‘s self-test function
and silence the buzzer when working at backup mode.
o “OFF” button: Press the OFF button to turn off the UPS and the loads.
p “BOOST AVR (VOLTAGE BOOST)” indicator (YELLOW LED): The LED
illuminates when the UPS is correcting a lower utility voltage input. The loads would receive
steady and correct power from the UPS.
q “BUCK AVR (VOLTAGE REDUCTION)” indicator (YELLOW LED): The LED
illuminates when the UPS is correcting a higher utility voltage input. The loads would
receive steady power from UPS.
r “OVERLOAD / REPLACE BATTERY” indicator (RED LED): The LED flashes
when the loads connected to the UPS exceed the UPS‘s capacity, and bright steady when the
UPS‘s battery is no longer useful and must be replaced..
s “BACK UP” indicator (YELLOW LED): The LED illuminates when the UPS is
supplying battery power to the loads
t “LINE NORMAL” indicator (GREEN LED): The LED illuminate when the line input
voltage is normal.
u “LOAD LEVEL / BATTERY CAPACITY” bar graph: When line normal, the LED
bar shows the load level. When back up mode, it shows the battery capacity.
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Rear Panel
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n REMOTE PORT
Provide both RS-232 and relay signal or USB to support NOVELL, UNIX, DOS,
WINDOWS and other operating systems.
o TEL./MODEM protection
Telecom transfer ports provide users to extend the applications.
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26AWG or larger telecommunication line
cord.
p AC INPUT POWER RECEPTACLE
The input power cord needs to connect the rear inlet socket of the UPS and plug into a
socket on the wall. Please notice the voltage of utility power should match with the UPS. For
example, the rating voltage of UPS is 110V/(220V), the input utility power should be the
same as 110V/(220V).
q INPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER/ FUSE
It trips when the connected loads exceed the protected receptacle‘s capacity. The center
plungers of the circuit breakers/ fuse enabled when tripped.
r UPS OUTLETS
When utility power is normal, the UPS outlets are powered by utility power without AVR
function. Any higher or lower utility power would be rectified by AVR function. When
utility power is fail, the UPS outlets are powered from battery.
s CONVENIENCE OUTLET
The CONVENIENCE outlet is pass from the utility power with vol tage spike filtering
function.
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2. Installation
Inspect the UPS upon receipt. The packaging is recyclable; keep it for reuse or be disposed of
properly.
2.1 Placement:
: Install the UPS in a protected area with adequate flowing air and free of excessive dust. Do
not operate the UPS where the temperature and humidity is out of the specified limits.
2.2 Connect Computer Interface (optional):
SENTINEL series software (or other power management software) and an interface kits can
be used with this UPS. Use only kits supplied or approved by the manufacturer. If used,
connect the computer interface port and the REMOTE port of the UPS using the bonding
cable.
Note: Computer interface connection is optional. The UPS works properly without a
computer interface connection.
CAUTION: Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cable!
2.3 Connect to Utility:
The input power cord needs to connect the rear inlet socket of the UPS and plug into a
socket on the wall. Please notice the voltage of utility power should match with the UPS. For
example, the rating voltage of UPS is 110V/(220V), the input utility power should be the
same as 110V/(220V).
2.4 Charge the battery:
The UPS charges its battery whenever it is connected to utility power. For best results,
charge the battery for 8 hours in the initial use.
2.5 Connect the loads:
The employed equipment’s power cords (such as computer) are plugged into the sockets on
the rear panel.
CAUTION: Never connect a laser printer or plotter to the “ UPS outlets”. A laser printer or
plotter periodically draws significantly more power than when its idle status,
and may overload the UPS.
2.5cm (1 inch)
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3. Operation
3.1 Switch on:
While utility input is connected to the UPS, press the "ON/TEST" button and keep pressing
over than 2 seconds. After that, connect the electrical cords of the equipment that is going to
be used such as computer or monitor with the UPS outlets on the rear panel of UPS.
Don't overload the machine with all the equipment used. The buzzer will beep continuously
to indicate overload status. UPS will shut down automatically to protect the machine.
Attention
: If the power of UPS isn't supplied by utility but by the internal batteries to
engage the UPS, press the "ON/TEST" button and keep pressing for over 2 seconds.
3.2 Switch off:
By pressing and holding OFF button until the “LINE NORMAL” or “BACK UP” LED off.
3.3 Silence:
When UPS is under “BACKUP” mode, press “ON/TEST” button more than 1 second to
silence the audible alarm. (The function is disable when UPS is under condition of “LOW
BATTERY” or “OVERLOAD”)
3.4 Self-test:
Use the self-test to verify both the operation of the UPS and the condition of the battery.
While normal utility power connected, push the “ON/TEST” button more than 1 second and
UPS performs a self-test function. During the self-test, the UPS operates at back up mode.
Note: During the self-test, the UPS briefly operates the loads on-battery (the on-battery LED
comes on).
If the UPS passed the self-test, it returns to line-interactive operation. The on-battery LED
goes off and the line-interactive LED goes on steadily. If the UPS is failed to pass the
self-test, it returns to line-interactive operation and lights the replace battery LED. The loads
are not affected. Recharge the battery overnight and perform the self-test again. If the replace
battery LED is still on, ask our nearest dealer to replace battery.
3.5 Load level / Battery capacity bar graph:
When line voltage is normal, the 5-LED display shows the power drawn from the UPS by
load. The display indicates the percentage of the UPS‘s rated capacity. For example. If three
LEDs are lit, the load is drawing between 50% and 67% of the UPS’s capacity. If the UPS is
overloaded, the overload LED lights and alarm sounds. When back up mode, the 5-LED
display shows the percentage of the battery capacity. When only one LED lights, the battery
is in battery low situation and come to Shut-down soon.
3.6 Shutdown mode:
In shutdown mode the UPS stops supplying power to the load, waiting for return of utility
power. UPS will shutdown when battery is too low for protects the life of battery. And if the
“Green mode” is set, UPS will shutdown automatically if there is no utility power present.
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This is normally done to preserve battery capacity after the graceful shutdown of protected
servers. The line LED (Green) will flash every 12 seconds to indicate the shutdown mode.
Note: The “Green mode” of UPS can be set by SENTINEL.
3.7 Cold start:
When the UPS is off and there is no utility power, use the cold start feature to apply power to
the loads from UPS‘s battery. Press the “ON/TEST” button more than 2 seconds to cold start
the UPS.
4. Alarm
4.1 “BACKUP”(slow alarm):
When the UPS is working under “BACKUP” mode, the UPS would emit audible alarm. The
alarm stops when the UPS is return to “LINE” mode operation. Anyone can stop the alarm
by press the “ON/TEST” button during backup mode.
Attention: The alarm of “BACKUP” is going to beep every four seconds. (slow speed
beep).
Attention: The UPS provides mute function for the warning. When the beeping sound
occurs, press "ON/TEST" button to stop it; and press "ON/TEST" button again to regain the
sound.
4.2 “LOW BATTERY” (rapid alarm)
In the “BACKUP” mode, when the energy of battery becomes to lower level. ( about 20% ~
30%) The UPS beeps rapidly until the UPS shuts down from battery exhaustion or returns to
“LINE” mode operation.
Attention: The alarm of the batteries caused by low voltage beeps every second. ( fast
speed beep).
Attention: The rapid alarm under “LOW BATTERY” condition can't be muted.
4.3 “OVER LOAD” (continuous alarm)
When the UPS is working under overload condition (the connected loads exceed the
maximum rated capacity), the UPS will emit continuous alarm to warn an overload condition.
In order to protect the unit and the loads, the UPS will be automatic shutdown. Disconnect
nonessential devices from UPS to eliminate the overload alarm.
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5. Software installation and Interface Port
5.1 Power Monitoring Software
The SENTINEL series software (or other power monitoring software) is applied standard
RS-232 interface to perform monitoring functions, and then provides an orderly shutdown of
a computer in the event of power failure. Moreover, SENTINEL displays all the diagnostic
symptoms on monitor, such as Voltage, Frequency, Battery level and so on. The software is
available for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows NT 4.0 or later, Novell Netware, Linux, and others. Call your dealer for more
information on computer OS compatible solutions.
5.2 Installing software
To perform monitoring functions, you must install SENTINEL series software accompanied
with the UPS. Please do the following steps to complete installation of SENTINEL series
software.
1. Insert the SENTINEL scanner CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation program
should starts automatically and installation menu appears as shown in Fig 5.1. Please
select the operating system applied for your computer and then click on it. (For example
if your operating system is Windows 98, please click select item Windows 95/ 98/ Me/
2000/NT/ XP.
Note : If the installation program doesn’t start automatically, select
Start
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ProgramsÎWindows Explorer (for Windows 98) and then double-click on the
setup icon (in your CD-ROM drive as shown in picture 5.2).
Fig 5.1 Fig5.2
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2. A windows labeled Welcome appears, please read and follow instruction written in the
widow and click “Next”. (see Fig 5.3)
Fig 5.3
3. Select a location for installing program. Please read and follow instruction written in the
widow and click Next. (see Fig 5.4)
Fig 5.4
4. Please read and follow instructions appearing in the window to complete installation of
the software.
5.3 Connecting interface cable
A series of interface kits is available for operation systems that provide UPS monitoring.
Each interface kit includes the special interface cable required to convert status signals from
the UPS into signals which individual operating system recognizes.
The interface cable at UPS side must be connected to REMOTE PORT, at computer side can
be either COM 1, COM 2, COM 3, COM 4.
zCAUTION: Use only factory supplied or authorized UPS monitoring cable!
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5.4 The characteristics of software SENTINEL
The communication port on the back of the UPS may be connected to host computer.
Through utilizing SENTINEL software the computer is allowed monitor the status of the
UPS and control the operation of the UPS in some cases. Its major functions normally
include some or all of the following:
z To broadcast a warning when power fails.
z To close any open file before the battery is exhausted.
z To turn-off the UPS.
Some computers are equipped with a special connector to link with the communication port.
In addition, special plug-in cord may be needed. Some computers may need special UPS
monitoring software. Contact your dealer for the details on the various interface Kits.
5.5 How to Use Software “SENTINEL”
After you have completed installation of software SENTINEL, you can lunch the software y
clicking on the icon
on the Control Strip on your desktop (see Fig 5.5)
Fig 5.5b
Then main menu of SENTINEL appears as shown in Fig 5.6
Fig 5.6
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The main menu contains tools and feather for monitoring UPS operation and controlling
UPS. For details on each tool and function of SENTINEL, please click on Help button on
main menu of SENTINEL as shown in Fig. 5.7
Fig. 5.7
SENTINEL software can be free download from http:// www.opti-ups .com
6. Maintenance and storage
6.1 Maintenance
6.1.1. Keep the unit clean and vacuum the ventilation intake periodically.
6.1.2. Wipe with soft loose and damp cloth.
6.1.3. Check for loose and bad connections monthly.
6.1.4. Never leave the unit on an uneven surface.
6.1.5. Position the unit to allow at least 10 cm clearance between the rear panel and the
wall. Keep the ventilation intake open.
6.1.6. Avoid direct sunlight, rain and high humidity.
6.1.7. Stay away from fire and extremely hot location.
6.1.8. Do not stack materials on top of the unit.
6.1.9. The unit should not be exposed to corrosive air.
6.1.10 The normal operating temperature is 0-40 ℃.
6.2 Storage conditions
Store the UPS covered and upright in a cool and dry location, with its battery fully charged.
Before storing, charger the UPS for at least 6 hours. Remove any accessories in the
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accessory slot and disconnect any cables connected to the computer interface port to avoid
unnecessary draining the battery.
6.3 To extend the storage
6.3.1. During the environment where the ambient temperature is -15 to +30 ℃ (+5 to +86
℉), charge the UPS‘s battery every 6 months.
6.3.2. During the environment where the ambient temperature is +30 to +45 ℃ (+86 to
+113 ℉), charge the UPS‘s battery every 3 months.
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Appendix A Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Solutions
Input power source mistake Check out the power source
Time of pressing the button
is too short
Keep pressing the “ON/TEST”
button over 2 seconds
z UPS can't operate
after pressing
“ON/TEST” switch
z No lights on, no
warning sounds
Output short circuit or
overload on UPS
Turn off UPS, take off all load
to make sure there are no
problems on it or any internal
short circuit. Keep pressing the
ON button over 2 seconds
No power source input Check the input power source
Indicates no utility,
and it warns every
several seconds
Fuse or Fuse or Circuit
breaker open.
Fuse or Circuit breaker open.
Buzzer keeps
beeping
Overload Take off some load
Fuse or Circuit breaker
open.
Press on the circuit or replace
the fuse (spare in inlet).
Utility Indicating light
is shining
The voltage of utility is
exceeding UPS input range
Save the digital data and
shutdown the applying
program to make sure utility is
within UPS range
z Batteries haven't been
charged
z UPS overload
z Batteries are aged and
can't be charged fully
Keep UPS "ON" for over 6
hours to recharge the
batteries. Check out the
loading and take off any
non-crucial load equipment
Available time of the
batteries is too short.
The charger is out of order
Contact the dealer or service
center for help
The battery’s light is
flashing when the
power of UPS is
supplied by utility.
The voltage of batteries is
too low or the batteries
haven't been connected
Check out the batteries part of
UPS, make sure they are well
connected. If there is any
damage on battery packs,
replace new ones ASAP
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Appendix B Specifications
Model PS500C PS700C
Capacity 500VA/300W 700VA/420W
Voltage 110V, 120V/ 220V, 230V, 240V
Input
Frequency 50 or 60Hz +/-10% (auto sensing)
Voltage
(on battery)
Pure sine wave output at nominal +/-5%
Frequency
(on
battery)
50 or 60Hz +/-0.5%
Output
Voltage Regulation
AVR
AVR automatically increase output voltage 15%
above input voltage if lower than 9% of nominal.
AVR decrease output voltage 13% below input
voltage if higher than 9% of nominal
Spike Protection 320 Joules, 2ms
Unit Input
Fuse or Circuit breaker for overload & short circuit
protection
EMI/RFI filter 10dB at 0.15MHz, 50dB at 30MHz
Overload protection
UPS automatic shutdown if overload exceeds 110%
of nominal at
20 seconds and 125% at 2 seconds.
Transfer Time 2~4 milliseconds (typical)
Protection
and filtering
Short Circuit
UPS output cut off immediately or input open
protection
Type Sealed, Maintenance-free lead acid
Typical
Recharge
Time
4 hours (to 90% of full capacity)
Protection
Automatic self-test & discharge protection, Replace
battery
indicator
Battery
Back-up Time 10 - 30 minutes (depending on computer load)
Net Weight
Kg (lbs)
6.6 (14.5) 6.7 (15.6)
Physical
Dimension (mm)
L×W×H
322×102×165 (12.7”×4.0”×6.5”)
Battery
Back-Up
Slow beeping sound (about 0.25Hz)
Battery Low Rapid beeping sound (about 1.00Hz)
ALARM
Overload Continue beeping sound
RS-232
Interface
Interface
USB Interface
Detect battery, Schedule UPS on/off, AC input/output
power status display
Operation
Elevation: 3,500m max, Humidity: 0%-95%(without
condensation formation), Temperature:
0-40 deg C
Audible noise <40dBA (1 meter from surface)
Environment
Storage
condition
15000 meters max. elevation
661-SK50-000
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