Installation and Operation Manual
™
Back-UPS
Inventory Safety and General Information
BX800CI/BX1100CI
This unit is intended for indoor use only.
Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where
there is excessive dust or humidity.
Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for
proper ventilation.
The battery typically lasts for two to five years. Environmental factors impact
battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality AC power, and
frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.
Connect the Back-UPS power cable directly into a wall outlet. Do not use
surge protectors or extension cords.
* 2 IEC jumpers for BX1100CI.
Connect the Battery
Connect the battery connector prior to using the UPS.
Pull the battery connector handle down. Then push the connector into the UPS.
The battery charges fully during the first 10 hours while the Back-UPS is
operating on AC power.
Do not expect full battery runtime capability during the initial charge period.
There are no serviceable parts in the Back-UPS. Do not attempt to op en or
repair the Back-UPS as this will void the warranty. The battery in this unit is
not replaceable. Contact APC through the Web site www.apc.com, for
customer support.
Installation
Circuit Breaker
Push to Reset
Battery Backup +
Surge Protection
Battery Connector
Circuit Breaker
Push to Reset
Connect the Equipment
Battery
Connector
Battery Backup
+ Surge
Protection
outlets
Battery Backup +
Surge Protection
Battery Backup +
Surge Protection
Battery Backup +
Surge Protection
Connect the battery. Refer to “Connect the Battery” on page 1.
These outlets provide battery backup power to connected equipment for a limited period of time
during power outages and voltage fluctuations.
The Battery Backup +Surge Protection outlets provide battery power to connected equipment only
when the Back-UPS is turned on.
Connect critical equipment such as a computer, computer monitor, modem or other data sensitive
devices to these outlets.
Do not connect aquarium equipment, laser printers, paper shredders, sump pumps, or fans to these
outlets as the modified sine wave output of the Back-UPS may cause these devices to experience a
decrease in performance.
Do not connect surge strips or surge protectors to these outlets.
AC power inlet Connect the Back-UPS to AC power.
Circuit breaker Use to reset the system after an overload condition has occurred causing the circuit breaker to trip.
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Operation
Turn On the Back-UPS
Press the POWER ON/OFF button located on the front of the Back-UPS. The On Line LED will illuminate
green and a single short beep will be audible to indicate that the Back-UPS is providing protection for
connected equipment.
Status Indicators
Status LED Indicator
Power On
The Back-UPS is supplying AC
power to connected equipment.
On Battery
The Back-UPS is supplying battery
power to battery backup outlets.
Low Battery warning
The Back-UPS is supplying battery
power to the battery backup outlets
and the battery is near a total
discharge state.
Replace Battery
The battery is disconnected.
The battery needs to be charged or
replaced.
Overload Shutdown
While operating on battery power an
overload condition has occurred in
one or more of the battery backup
outlets.
Sleep Mode
While operating on battery power the
battery is completely discharged.
The Back-UPS will awaken once AC
power is restored.
Overload Alarm
The equipment connected to the
Back-UPS is drawing more power
than the voltage rating allows.
Audible Indicator
On
The On Line LED
illuminates green.
The On Line LED
illuminates green.
The LED is not
illuminated during the
beeps.
The On Line LED
flashes green.
•The Battery LED
flashes red.
• Battery and On Line
LEDs flash alternately.
None Constant tone The Back-UPS is turned off.
None The Back-UPS
The Battery LED
illuminates red.
None N/A
Back-UPS beeps 4
times every 30
seconds.
The Back-UPS
emits rapid beeping.
(once every second)
Constant tone The Back-UPS is turned off.
beeps once every
four seconds.
Constant tone Alarm stops when nonessential
Audible Indicator
Terminates
The beeping stops when AC
power is restored or the
Back-UPS is turned off.
The beeping stops when AC
power is restored or the
Back-UPS is turned off.
• AC power is restored
• AC power is not restored
within 32 seconds
• The Back-UPS is turned off
equipment is disconnected
from the Battery Backup
outlets.
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