Basic Operation
"BATTERY CHARGE" LED: When the UPS is operating from utility
power, this LED indicates the approximate charge state of the UPS
internal batteries: red indicates the batteries are beginning to charge;
yellow indicates the batteries are roughly midway through charging;
and green indicates the batteries are fully charged. When the UPS is
operating from battery power during a blackout or severe brownout, this
LED indicates the approximate amount of energy (ultimately affecting
runtime) which the UPS batteries will provide: red indicates a low
level of energy; yellow indicates a medium level of energy; and green
indicates a high level of energy. Since the runtime performance of all
UPS batteries will gradually deplete over time, it is recommended that
you periodically perform a self-test (see MUTE/TEST Button description)
to determine the energy level of your UPS batteries BEFORE a blackout
or severe brownout occurs. During a prolonged blackout or severe
brownout, you should save files and shut down your equipment since
battery power will eventually be depleted. When the LED turns red and
an alarm sounds continuously, it indicates the UPS batteries are nearly
out of power and UPS shutdown is imminent.
"BATTERY WARNING" LED: This LED illuminates red and an alarm
sounds intermittently after you initiate a self test (see "MUTE/TEST"
Button description) to indicate the UPS batteries need to be recharged
or replaced. Allow the UPS to recharge continuously for 12 hours, and
repeat the self-test. If the LED continues to illuminate, contact Tripp Lite
for service. If your UPS requires battery replacement, visit tripplite.com
to locate the specific Tripp Lite replacement battery for your UPS.
Other UPS Features (Rear Panel)
AC Receptacles: Your UPS features 15-amp AC outlets. These output
receptacles provide your connected equipment with AC line power
during normal operation and battery power during blackouts and
brownouts. The UPS protects equipment connected to these receptacles
against damaging surges and line noise. If you have a serial or USB
connection to your UPS, you can remotely reboot connected equipment
15 amp/120V
NEMA 5-15R
by turning the receptacles OFF and ON using Tripp Lite's PowerAlert
Software.
Communications Ports (USB or RS-232): These ports connect your
UPS to any workstation or server. Use with Tripp Lite's PowerAlert
Software and included cables to enable your computer to automatically
save open files and shut down equipment during a blackout. Also use
PowerAlert Software to monitor a wide variety of AC line power and UPS
operating conditions. Consult your PowerAlert Software documentation
or contact Tripp Lite Customer Support for more information. See "USB
and RS-232 Serial Communications" in the "Optional Installation"
section for installation instructions.
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