American Power Conversion RT-UXICH User Manual

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ONNECT

QUIPMENT AND

OWER TO THE

UPS

1. Connect equipment to the UPS.

2. 3000 VA models: Using a power cord, plug the UPS into a two-pole, three-wire, grounded

receptacle only.

Avoid using extension cords.

3. Turn on all connected equipment. To use the UPS as a master ON/OFF switch, ensure all

connected equipment is switched ON. The equipment will not be powered until the UPS is
turned on.

4. Switch the utility circuit breaker on.

5. To power up the UPS press the

button on the front panel.

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The UPS battery charges when it is connected to utility power. Allow at least 24 hours for
the batteries to fully charge prior to connecting equipment to the UPS.

6. For additional computer system security, install PowerChute

Server Smart-UPS monitoring

software.

ROGRAM THE

UPS

FOR THE NUMBER OF EXTERNAL BATTERIES

Option1: Using PowerChute

Business Edition

1. Install the software per the instructions on the CD. After rebooting the computer, access the

PowerChute Business Edition console.

2. Select the appropriate host name.

3. Select Device Properties from the view menu.

4. Select Battery Status.

5. Locate the Battery Packs field and type in the correct number of external batteries.

NOTE: The default setting of 1 = 1 external battery (1 = 1920 VAh; 192 V x 10 Ah),
2 = 2 external batteries (2 = 3840 VAh) etc.

6. Press APPLY

7. Close the dialogue box.

Option 2: Terminal Mode
Refer to Terminal Mode section in this manual.

This manual is related to the following products:

RT-UXI