Installation
Your new MB1500 may be used immediately upon receipt.
However, recharging the battery for at least six to eight hours
is recommended to insure that the battery's maximum charge
capacity is achieved. Charge loss may occur during shipping and
storage. To recharge the battery, simply leave the unit plugged
into an AC outlet. The unit will charge in both the ON as well as
the OFF position. If you wish to use the software, connect the
enclosed USB cable to the USB port on the MB1500 and an open
USB port on the computer or server.
DO NOT plug a space heater, vacuum cleaner, paper shredder
or other large electrical device into the MB1500. The power de-
mands of these devices will overload and possibly damage the
unit.
Plug the MB1500 into a 2 pole, 3 wire grounded receptacle.
Make sure the wall branch outlet is protected by a fuse or cir-
cuit breaker and does not service equipment with large electrical
demands (e. g. refrigerator, copier, etc.) Avoid using extension
cords. If used, the extension cord must be UL or CSA Listed,
minimum 14 AWG, 3-wire grounded, and rated for 15 Amps.
Press the power switch on the front panel to turn the MB1500
on. The display will say "Initializing", followed by the normal op-
eration screen.
The rear panel circuit breakers will open and power to the
connected equipment will be turned OFF if an overload is
detected. To correct this, turn the MB1500 off, unplug at
least one piece of equipment, wait 10 seconds, check to make
sure that the circuit breakers are reset, and turn the unit on.
Specifications
Input
Voltage
Frequency
AC Power
Surge Protection:
Current Rating
12 A maximum (7.5 A maximum battery load
recommended)
Overvoltage Shutoff, fast rise:
Overvoltage Shutoff, slow rise:
Undervoltage Shutoff:
Noise Attenuation:
10 dB @ 10kHz, 40 dB @ 100 kHz, 50 dB @ 500kHz
Linear Attenuation Curve:
Automatic Voltage Regulation,
Sensitive Mode Capture Range:
90 – 140 Vac
57 – 63 Hz
AVM (Automatic Voltage Monitoring)
150 ± 5 V
140 ± 5 V
90 ± 5 V
From 0.05 - 100 Ohms line impedance
98 – 135 V
The MB1500 will automatically charge the battery whenever it is
plugged into an AC outlet.
To maintain optimal battery charge, leave the MB1500 plugged
into an AC outlet at all times.
NOTE: To store your MB1500 for an extended period, cover it and
store with the battery fully charged. Recharge the battery every
three months to ensure battery life.
Communication Interface
The RS-232 communication card provided with the MB1500 al-
lows connection and communication between the MB1500 and
an automation, media server, or computer system. This allows
the installer to program a number of variables including the Criti-
cal Load Battery Threshold. See the software documentation for
more information.
BlueBOLT™ Compatible (with BlueBOLT-CV1 interface card, sold
separately): provides remote access to reboot components, pow-
er equipment on or off, and monitor power quality from anywhere
in the world. Contact Panamax for price and availability.
External Battery Connectors
Panamax's BATT1500-EXT external battery pack (sold sepa-
rately) offers extended battery runtime when used in conjunc-
tion with the Panamax MB1500. Contact Panamax for price and
availability.
Automatic Voltage Regulation,
Sensitive Mode Output Range:
Automatic Voltage Regulation,
Standard Mode Capture Range:
Automatic Voltage Regulation,
Standard Mode Output Range:
UPS Output
Voltage
Frequency
UPS Output Capacity
UPS Backup Time. (full load)
UPS Backup Time. (half load)
Transfer Time
Temperature Rating-Units are considered acceptable for use in a max ambient 0f 40
° (or "0 - 40 ° C for ambient Operation
3
120 ± 5%
93 – 140 V
120 ± 10%
120 ± 5 V True Sine Wave
60 Hz ± 1%
1500VA 900W @ 0.6pf
12 minutes
32 minutes
< 4ms