Tripp Lite 93-2007 User Manual
Owner’s Manual
1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA
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Introduction
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Important Safety Instructions
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Configuration & Connection
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Features
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Maintenance and Service
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Troubleshooting
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Specifications
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Introduction
Congratulations! You’ve purchased the most advanced, feature-rich integrated inverter
and battery charger on the market. Your APS provides your equipment with utility-supplied AC
power when it is available, and during blackouts, overvoltages and brownouts, your APS
automatically switches over to an external battery source to power connected
equipment with voltage and frequency-controlled AC power. In addition to reliable APS
performance, your model features:
High Efficiency Output
Your APS’s advanced circuitry produces a more efficient DC-to-AC conversion, minimizing
energy loss. This allows you to run connected equipment longer between battery charges. The
APS will maintain this highly-efficient output even as the battery charge decreases.
Automatic Overload Protection
If you overload your APS, it will automatically protect itself and your valuable batteries
from damage.
Fast Load Switching
Your APS provides an uninterruptable power supply. If AC power goes down, your APS will
switch over to providing battery backup power in 6 milliseconds or less so that your equipment
will operate with no interruption.
Multi-Function Indicator Lights
Several sets of multifunction indicator lights keep you constantly informed of battery charge levels, fault conditions and APS operation.
Multi-Operation Switches
An array of user-configurable switches gives you convenient options when operating your APS.
You can select the voltage level at which your APS’s inverter will turn on to maximize equipment
protection and minimize battery drain; set your APS for maximum charging
efficiency with your battery type; even set up your APS for remote control operation.
3-Stage Battery Charger
Your APS recharges your battery faster than
conventional chargers because its three-stage
charger profile (Bulk, Absorption and Float) are
optimized, regardless of the type of battery you use
(Wet or Gel).* In addition, the advanced charging
system protects against over-charge and over-discharge to ensure a longer service life from your battery.
* The Absorption and Float levels vary according to battery
type, which can be set to either “Wet” or “Gel”cell.
Voltage Regulation (Select models only)
“VR” APS models regulate incoming AC power by
automatically “boosting” or “cutting” the voltage to
keep your equipment running through brownouts
and overvoltages without draining battery power.
Load Sharing (Select models only)
Select APS models can be set to limit their own
charging functions so they can charge their
batteries at the quickest rate possible without overloading their power input circuits.
Frequency-Controlled
Inverter Output
All APS models feature Frequency-Controlled
Inverter Output which allows devices dependent on
AC line frequency (such as computers, VCRs, CD
players, tape recorders, clocks and turntables) to
operate properly.
Circuit Board Protection
A silicone conformal coating safeguards the
circuit boards against moisture.
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Introduction
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Stage 2
Absorption
Stage 3
Float
Stage 1
Bulk
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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during
the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite APS Systems.
APS Location Warnings
• Install your APS indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, dust or direct sunlight.
• Your APS is NOT waterproof. Contact with water can cause the unit to short circuit and
could cause personal injury due to electric shock. Never immerse your APS. Mount it in
the driest location available.
• Leave adequate space around all sides of the APS for proper ventilation. The heavier the
load of connected equipment, the more heat will be generated by the APS.
• Do not install the APS near magnetic storage media, as this may result in data corruption.
Battery Connection Warnings
• Your APS will not operate with or without utility power until batteries are connected.
• Multiple battery systems must be made up of batteries of the same voltage, age, amp hour
capacity and type.
• Keep battery location well ventilated. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near
batteries if they are not kept well ventilated.
• Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe proper polarity as
batteries are connected.
• Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals. Do not short or bridge these
terminals together. Serious injury to property or person could result.
Equipment Connection Warnings
• Do not use Tripp Lite APS Systems in life support applications where a malfunction
or failure of a Tripp Lite APS System could cause failure or significantly alter the
performance of a life support device.
• Do not connect a surge suppressor, line conditioner or UPS to the output of the APS.
• Corded models: Do not modify the APS’s plug in a way that eliminates its ground
connection. Do not use power adaptors that will eliminate the plug’s ground connection.
Connect your APS only to a properly grounded AC power outlet. Do not plug your APS
into itself; this will damage the APS and void your warranty.
Operation Warnings
• Your APS does not require routine maintenance. Do not open your APS for any reason.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Potentially lethal voltages exist within this unit as long as the battery supply and/or AC
input are connected. During any service work, the battery supply and AC input connection
(if any) should therefore be disconnected.
• Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the APS is operating from the battery supply.
Dangerous arcing may result.
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Configuration
DIP SWITCH GROUP A (All models)
BATTERY TYPE / VOLTAGE POINT
Using a small tool, set the 4 “Battery Type / Voltage Point” Configuration DIP Switches, Group
A (located on the front panel of your APS; see Diagram 1, p. 36) to select battery type and set
the voltage range outside of which your APS will switch to battery power.
• Select Battery Type
(DIP Switch #1, Group A)
CAUTION: The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be
degraded or damaged over an extended period of time. See “Battery Selection,” page 8 for more information.
Configuration Dip Switch Settings
Battery Type Switch Position
Gel Cell (Sealed) Battery Up
Wet Cell (Vented) Battery Down*
• Select High AC Voltage Switch To
Battery Point
(DIP Switch #2, Group A)
Voltage Switch Position
264V Up
259V Down*
• Select Low AC Voltage Switch To
Battery Point
(DIP Switches #4, Group A & #3, Group A)
Voltage Switch Postion
201V #4 Up & #3 Up
182V #4 Up & #3 Down
163V #4 Down & #3 Up
144V #4 Down & #3 Down*
Most loads will perform adequately when your APS’s High AC
Voltage Point DIP Switch #2 is set to 259V and its Low AC Voltage
Point DIP Switches #3 and #4 are set to 182V. However, if your APS
frequently switches to battery power due to momentary high/low line
voltage swings that would have little effect on equipment operation,
you may wish to adjust these settings. By raising the High AC
Voltage Switch to Battery point and/or lowering the Low AC Voltage
Switch to Battery Point, you may reduce the number of times your
APS switches to battery due to voltage swings.
* Factory default settings
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Gel Cell
Wet Cell*
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264V
259V*
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201V
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182V
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163V
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144V*
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DIP SWITCH GROUP B (Available on Select Models)
LOAD SHARING/EQUALIZE BATTERY CHARGE
Using a small tool, set the “Load Sharing” Configuration DIP Switches, #1 and #2 of Group B
(located on the front panel of your APS; see Diagram 1, p. 36). DIP Switch #3, Group B should
be kept in the “UP” position when you are not equalizing your batteries' charges. DIP Switch #4,
Group B has no function.
• Load Sharing
(DIP Switches #1, Group B & #2, Group B)
Your APS features a high-output battery charger that can draw a significant amount of power
from your line power source when charging at its maximum rate. If an APS is supplying its
full AC power rating to its connected load at the same time as it is charging, it could trip its
line source circuit breaker. Tripping this breaker will cut off AC power to your load and stop
battery charging.
To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker, select APS models may be set to automatically
limit their charger output to keep the sum of their AC load and charger power within their circuit
breakers’ rating.
This charger limiting function has four settings, allowing you to choose less charger limiting
for APS configurations with higher rated breakers. The figures below show how to set your
DIP Switches to select how heavy a load can be placed on your APS before charger limiting begins.
Configuration
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Battery Charger Limiting Points
MOST LIMITING (#1 & #2 Up*): Charger limiting takes effect the
moment any load is applied; charger output falls gradually from full
output at no load to no output at full load.
LESS LIMITING (#1 Down & #2 Up): Charger limiting begins
when the APS’s load reaches 33% of the APS’s load rating. Charger
output falls gradually from full output at 33% of the APS’s load rating
to about 40% of full output at full load
LEAST LIMITING (#1 Up & #2 Down): Charger limiting begins at
when the APS’s load reaches 66% of the APS’s load rating. Charger
output falls gradually from full output at 66% of the APS’s load rating
to about 40% of full output at full load.
NO LIMITING (#1 & #2 Down): No charger limiting occurs at any
load size.
* Factory default setting.
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• Equalize Battery Charge
(DIP Switch #3, Group B)
This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to begin the process of equalizing the internal resistance
of your battery’s cells. This can extend the useful life of certain types of batteries; consult with
your battery's manufacturer to determine if your batteries could benefit from this process. The
charge equalization process is automatic and once started can only be stopped by removing the
input power.
• Move to “Equalize” (DOWN) position for three seconds.
• Move to “Reset” (UP) position and leave it there.
Battery Charge Switch Position
Reset Up*
Equalize Down
* Factory default setting.
• Limit Battery Charger
(DIP Switch #4, Group B) (APSINT1524 only)
To prevent overheating smaller batteries, the charger on this UPS system is initially set to deliver only
a fraction of its maximum power rating to connected batteries. If you are using this system with a
larger (over 100 amp-hours) battery or battery system, you may switch your battery charger to full
power without overheating your batteries.
Battery Charger Switch Position
Partial (1/3) Charging Power Up*
Full Charging Power Down
* Factory default setting.
Configuration
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Setting Procedure
CAUTION: Battery charge equalization should only be performed in
strict accordance with the battery manufacturer’s instructions and
specifications.
CAUTION: Do not leave DIP switch #3 in the down position after
beginning process.
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Reset*
Equalize
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Partial*
Full