Basic Operation
"ON/OFF" LED: this green LED lights continuously to indicate that the UPS is ON
and supplying your equipment with AC power either from a utility source or from the
UPS's internal batteries. If the UPS's alarm is sounding (4 short beeps followed by a
pause), the UPS is operating from its internal batteries.
"OVERLOAD/CHECK BATTERY" LED: this red LED lights continuously after
a self-test to indicate the capacity of the battery-supported outlets has been
exceeded. To clear the overload, unplug some of your equipment from the battery-
supported outlets; then use the ON/OFF/TEST button to run a Self-Test. If the UPS
continues to detect an overload, remove more equipment and repeat the self test
until successful. CAUTION! Any overload that is not corrected by the user
immediately following a self-test may cause the UPS to shut down and
cease supplying output power in the event of a blackout or brownout. The
LED flashes to indicate the battery needs to be recharged or replaced. If the LED
flashes (and a continuous alarm sounds, for models with an activated alarm) during
a prolonged blackout or brownout, the UPS's batteries are nearly out of power; you
should save files and shut down your equipment immediately. If the LED flashes
following a UPS self-test (after the UPS is turned ON), it may indicate that the
battery needs to be replaced. Allow the UPS to recharge continuously for 12 hours;
then use the ON/OFF/TEST button to run a Self Test. If the LED continues to flash,
contact Tripp Lite for service. Should your UPS require battery replacement, visit
Tripp Lite on the web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the
specific replacement battery for your UPS.
Battery Backup Protected/Surge Protected Outlets: Provide both battery
backup and surge protection. Plug your computer, monitor and other critical
equipment into these outlets. NOTE: DO NOT PLUG LASER PRINTERS INTO THESE
OUTLETS.
Surge-Only Protected Outlets: Provide surge and line noise protection, not
battery backup. Plug equipment (such as a printer, scanner or fax machine) that
does not require battery backup during a utility power failure into these outlets.
USB or DB9 Communication Port (select models only): These ports can connect
your UPS to any computer for automatic file saves and unattended shutdown in the
event of a power failure. Use with Tripp Lite's PowerAlert Software and appropriate
USB or DB9 cable. A PowerAlert CD and USB or DB9 cable may be included with
your UPS; if so, insert the CD into the CD tray of your computer and follow the
installation instructions. If PowerAlert Software and the appropriate cable did not
come with your UPS, you can obtain the software FREE via the Web at
www.tripplite.com. Any user-supplied DB9 pass-through or USB cable may then be
used to connect your UPS to your computer.
Note: This connection is optional. The UPS will work properly without this connection.
Tel/DSL Protection Jacks (select models only): stop surges on the phone or
fax line. Connecting your equipment to these jacks is optional. Your UPS will work
properly without this connection.
Ground Connection: Use this to connect any equipment that requires a chassis
ground.
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