Basic Operation - Tripp Lite SmartPro SMX5000XLRT3U Owner's Manual

Basic Operation

Buttons (Front Panel)
"ON/OFF/STANDBY" Button
When the UPS system is connected to a live AC utility power source, the UPS
System will operate in one of three modes: ON, OFF or STANDBY. Refer to the chart
below for UPS System operating characteristics within each mode.
Mode
ON
OFF
STANDBY
To place the UPS in the ON mode: First, have a qualified electrician connect the
UPS System to a utility power source as outlined in the Quick Installation section.
Once the utility power source is live, the UPS System will automatically enter
STANDBY mode. Press and hold the "ON/OFF/STANDBY" button for one second**
and then release it to switch the UPS System from STANDBY mode to ON mode.
OPTIONAL: If the utility power source is not live, you can "cold-start" the UPS
System (i.e.: switch it directly from the OFF mode to the ON mode by supplying
power for a limited time from its batteries*) by pressing and holding the "ON/
OFF/STANDBY" button for one second** and then releasing it.
To place the UPS in the OFF mode: With the UPS System in the ON mode and
receiving utility power, press and hold the "ON/OFF/STANDBY" button for one
second** and then release it to switch the UPS System from ON mode to
STANDBY mode. Switch OFF the facility's circuit breaker which is supplying power
to the circuit the UPS System is connected to.
* If batteries are fully charged. ** The alarm will beep once briefly after the interval has passed.
"MUTE/TEST" Button
To Silence (or "Mute") UPS Alarms: briefly press and release the MUTE/TEST
button.*
To Run a Self-Test: with your UPS connected to a live utility power source and
turned ON, press and hold the MUTE/TEST button for two seconds.* Continue
holding the button until the alarm beeps several times and the UPS performs a self
test. See "Results of a Self-Test" below.
Note: you can leave connected equipment on during a self-test. Your UPS, however, will not
perform a self-test if the UPS is not turned on (see "ON/OFF/STANDBY" Button description).
Results of a Self-Test: the test will last approximately 10 seconds as the UPS
switches to battery to test its load capacity and battery charge.
• If the "OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL" LED remains lit red and the alarm continues to
sound after the test, the UPS's outlets are overloaded. To clear the overload,
unplug some of your equipment and run the self-test repeatedly until the
"OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL" LED is no longer lit red and the alarm is no longer
sounding.
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.
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UPS Charges Battery
(when utility is present)
Yes
No
Yes
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UPS Supplies Power to
Outlets (when utility is
present or absent*)
Yes
depending on conditions)
No
No Yes ("BATTERY CHARGE"
UPS Displays LEDs
Yes (variety of LEDs,
No
LED only)
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