American Power Conversion UPS - Manual

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Inspection/Placement Connect Equipment
Operation and
Software Installation
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Surge Protection
This outlet provides full-time protection from surges even if the Back-UPS ES is switched
OFF. Plug your printer, fax machine, scanner, or other peripheral that does not need battery
power into this outlet.
Battery Back-up plus Surge Protection
These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS ES is switched ON. During a power
outage or other utility problems (low and high voltages), these outlets will be powered for a
limited time by the Back-UPS ES. Plug your computer, monitor, and one other device into
these outlets.
Connect FAX/Modem/Phone
Back-UPS ES protects a single line (2-wire) fax, modem or phone from surges when it is
connected through the Back-UPS ES as shown.
Plug the Back-UPS ES power cord directly into a wall outlet; not a surge
protector or power strip.
Wall Outlet
Modem/Phone/Fax
Computer
USB Port
APC, Back-UPS and PowerChute are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corp.
The Back-UPS ES indicates operating status using a combination of visual and audible indicators.
Status LED Audible Indication Status Alarm Terminates When
Green None On Line - UPS is supplying conditioned AC
power to the connected equipment.
n/a
Amber 4 beeps every 30
seconds
On Battery - UPS is supplying battery
power to the equipment connected to the
Battery outlets.
The UPS transfers back to On
Line operation, or when the
UPS is turned off.
Amber Rapid beeping Low Battery Warning - UPS is supplying
battery power to the equipment connected
to the Battery outlets and the battery is near
exhaustion.
The UPS transfers back to On
Line operation, or when the
UPS is turned off.
Amber, flashing None Start-up Self-Test -UPS software is
running a diagnostic test.
The UPS is turned off with the
power switch or when the test is
completed.
Red Beeps for 1 minute
every 5 hours.
Replace Battery - occurs when the battery
fails self-test.
The UPS is turned off with the
power switch or the battery is
replaced.
Red Constant tone Overloaded - Occurs when one or more of
the battery powered outlets is overloaded.
The UPS is turned off with the
power switch, or the equipment
connected to the overloaded
outlet(s) is disconnected.
Alternating Amber
and Green
None Shutdown - Occurs when the UPS is
operating On Battery and has shutdown the
applications running on the connected
computer and has shutdown the computer.
n/a
Green and
Amber, flashing
Beeps every 2
seconds.
Unit is online and battery is disconnected. UPS power switch is turned
OFF or when the battery is
connected.
Status Indications
Circuit
Breaker
AC Line
Cord
UPS Status
Indicator
Power
Switch
Ensure the following items are inside the box:
• User’s Manual
• USB Cable
• Safety Manual
• Warranty Registration Card
• PowerChute
® Personal Edition Software CD-ROM
Notify the reseller if damage is found. Please fill out the
Warranty Registration Card, or fill out an on-line form at
www.apc.com/ru, to obtain warranty coverage.
Place the UPS as follows:
• Provide 5 cm clearance at the top and sides for
adequate airflow around the UPS.
• Avoid direct sunlight.
• Avoid excessive heat.
• Avoid excessive humidity or liquids.
• Avoid excessive dust.
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Back-UPS ES 525
User’s Manual
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Connect Universal Serial Bus (USB) Cable
The supplied USB cable and software provide automatic file saving and shutdown of the
operating system in the case of a sustained power cut.
Connect the USB cable to the Back-UPS ES Data Port. Connect the other end of the cable to
computer’s USB port. When installed the software will automatically find the USB Port of your
computer.
If your computer has a serial port, instead of a USB port, you can request a serial cable from
APC for use in connecting to the Back-UPS ES 525. Contact the office closest to you (see
APC Contact Information below). A serial cable will be sent to you at no charge.
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Battery
Cover
Release Tabs
Battery Wire Battery Terminal
The Back-UPS ES is shipped with battery connected.
Typical battery life is 3 to 6 years. Battery replacement
is a safe procedure isolated from electrical hazards.
Do not replace the battery when the UPS is On
Battery (amber indicator is lit).
NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery
connection. This is normal.
Battery Replacement
Turn the Back-UPS over. Press down on the two
release tabs. Slide the battery cover completely
off of the unit.
Lift the battery out of the UPS. Note the wire
color at each terminal. Disconnect the two wires
from the battery terminals.
Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unit ON.
A single short beep and the green “Power On”
indicator confirms that Back-UPS ES is on and ready
to provide protection.
The Back-UPS ES should initially charge for at least
16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit is
being charged whenever it is connected to utility
power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.
Install PowerChute ® Personal Edition Software
Place the PowerChute Personal Edition Software CD-
ROM into your computer and follow the installation
instructions on the screen.
4 Slide the battery cover on the unit until it
locks in place.
Connect the two wires to the replacement
battery and install the battery into the unit.
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Status
see back panel
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Status
Battery Backup plus Surge Protection
Surge Protection
Back-UPS ES
see back panel
See the Troubleshooting section for additional assistance.
Caution: The plug on
the supply cord is the
disconnect device for
this product. The socket-
outlet that you plug into
shall be located near the
equipment and shall be
easily accessible. The
socket-outlet must be a
grounding type.