Powerware 3115 User Manual

02/15/01

Powerware®3115

User’s Guide

300-650 VA

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Class B Statement for FCC and ICES

NOTE This equipmenthas been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device pursuantto Part 15 of

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is
operated in a residential environment. This equipmentgenerates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may causeharmfulinterference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particularinstallation. If thisequipment does cause
harmfulinterference toradio or television reception,whichcan be determinedby turningthe equipmentoff and on, the
user is encouraged to tryto correctthe interference by one ormoreof the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

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Connectequipmentinto a n outleton a circuit different fromthatto which the receiver is connected.

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Consultthedealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

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Ensure that mounting screws, connectorattachment screws, and all ground wiresaresecuredand tight.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

For Users in Canada

This Class B Interference Causing Equipment meetsall requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Requesting a Declaration of Conformity

The EC Declaration of Conformityis available upon request forproducts with a CE mark. For copies of the EC
Declaration of Conformity, contact:

Powerware Corporation
Koskelontie 13
FIN-02920 Espoo
Finland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EMC Statement

Some configurations are classified under EN50091-2 as “Class-A UPS for Unrestricted Sales Distribution.” For these
configurations, the following applies:

WARNING This is a Class A-UPS Product. In a domestic environment, this productmay cause radiointerference, in which

case, the usermay be required to take additionalmeasures.

Special Symbols

The followingare examples of symbols used on the UPS to alert you to important information:

CCCCAAAAUUUUTTTTIIIIOOOONNNN

RiskofElectricShock

DoNotOpen Cover

CAUTIONToreduce the risk of electricshock,

Donot remove cover (or back)

Nouser-serviceable parts inside

Refer servicing to the factory

RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Indicates that a risk of electric shock is present and the

associated warning should be observed.

CAUTION: REFERTO OPERATOR’S MANUAL - Refer to your operator’smanual for

additional information, such as importantoperating and maintenance
instructions.

This symbolindicates that you should not discardthe UPS or the UPS batteries
in the trash. The UPS may contain sealed, lead-acid batteries. Batteries must be
recycled.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Powerware 3115 –One of the Best! 1..................................

2 Installation 3.....................................................

InspectingtheEquipment 3.......................................................

SafetyPrecautions 3............................................................

Installing the UPS 4.............................................................

UPSRear Panels 6..............................................................

3 Operation and Configuration 9.......................................

Turning the UPS On 9............................................................

Startingthe UPSon Battery 9...................................................

Turning the UPS Off 9...........................................................

StandbyMode 10...............................................................

Howto SetDIP Switches 10........................................................

Communication Port Configuration 11.................................................

4 UPS Maintenance 13...............................................

UPSand BatteryCare 13..........................................................

Storingthe UPSand Batteries 13..................................................

ReplacingBatteries 14...........................................................

Testing NewBatteries 17.........................................................

Recycling the Used Battery 17......................................................

5 Specifications 19..................................................

6 Troubleshooting 23.................................................

SiteWiringFault (120VModelsonly) 23...............................................

AudibleAlarmsand UPSConditions 23................................................

Silencing an Audible Alarm 23....................................................

Service and Support 25...........................................................

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CHAPTER 1

POWERWARE 3115 – ONE OF THE BEST!

The PowerwareR3115 uninterruptible power system (UPS) protects
your sensitive electronic equipment from three basic power problems:
power failures, powersags, and power surges.

Poweroutages can occurwhen youleast expect it and powerquality can
be erratic.These power problems have the potential to corrupt critical
data, destroy unsavedwork sessions, and damage hardware — causing
hours of lost productivity and expensive repairs.

Withthe Powerware 3115, you can safely eliminate the effects of power
disturbances and guard theintegrityof your equipment. Ideal for PCs,
workstations, point-of-sale systems, network nodes, and similar
equipment, the Powerware 3115 provide s cost-effective power
protection.

Becausean integralpart of power protection is power management
software,the Powerware 3115 comes fully equipped with a
communication port,serial cable, anda CDcontainingboth LanSafeIII
for networked systems and FailSafe III for standalonesystems.

Providingoutstanding performance and reliability, the Powerware 3115’s
unique benefits include the following:

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Compactdesign conserves valuable space andmakes the UPS easyto
install.

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User-replaceable batteriesextend the service life of yourUPS.

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The Site WiringFault indicator immediately informs you of wall
outlet wiringproblems (available on120V models only).

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Audible alarms alert you of any fault conditions.

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Start-on-battery allows you to power up the UPS even if utility power
is not available.

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The Powerware3115 isback e d by worldwideagency approvals.

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Powerware3115 – ONE OF THE BEST!

650 VA

300 VA and420 VA

Figure 1. Powerware3115

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CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION

This section explains:

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Equipment inspection

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Safetyprecautions

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UPS installation

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UPSrear panels

Inspecting the Equipment

If any equipment has been damaged during shipment, keep the shipping
cartonsand packing materials for the carrier or place of purchase and
file a claimfor shippingdamage. If you discoverdamage after
acceptance,file a claim forconcealed damage.

To file a claimfor shippingdamage or concealeddamage: 1) File with
the carrier within 15 daysof receipt of theequipment;2) Send a copy of
the damage claim within 15 days to your service representative.

Safety Precautions

Read the following precautions before you installthe UPS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS.Thismanualcontains important instructions that you
shouldfollowduring installation and maintenance ofthe UPSand batteries.Please
read all instructions beforeoperating the equipment andsave thismanualfor future
reference.

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Installation

Installing the UPS

The following steps explain how to install the UPS. See “UPS Rear
Panels” on page 6 for the rear panel of each model.

WARNING

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ThisUPS contains its ownenergy source(batteries).Theoutput receptaclesmay
carrylive voltage evenwhen theUPS is notconnected toan ACsupply.

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Donot removeor unplugthe inputcord whenthe UPSisturned on. This removes
the safety groundfrom theUPS andthe equipmentconnected tothe UPS.

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To reduce the riskof fireor electricshock,install thisUPS in a temperature and
humiditycontrolled,indoorenvironment,freeofconductivecontaminants.Ambient

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temperaturemust notexceed 40
excessive humidity (95% max).

1. If you are installing the power management software, connect
your computer to the UPS communication port using the
supplied communication cable.

C(104°F).Donot operate nearwater or

NOTE Ifyou needto change the factory-setdefaultsfor output voltageorutility
powerrange, see“Howto Set DIP Switches” on page 10 beforeinstalling the UPS.

2. On 230V models, plugthe UPS power cord into the input
connector on the UPS rear panel.

3. Plug the UPS power cord into a wall outlet or other power
source.

4. Plugthe equipment to be protected into the UPS output
receptacles.

DO NOT protectlaser printers with the UPSbecause of the
exceptionally highpower requirements of theheating elements.

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