200208100 93-2041 OM500RMX Manual.qxd 9/11/2002 3:08 PM Page 2 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite UPS Systems. Failure to heed these warnings will void your warranty.
200208100 93-2041 OM500RMX Manual.qxd 9/11/2002 3:09 PM Page 3 Mounting Your UPS may be rackmounted in 4- or 2-post racks or on a DIN rail using these suggested mount- ing procedures. The procedures are for common rack/rail types and may not be appropriate for all configurations.
200208100 93-2041 OM500RMX Manual.qxd 9/11/2002 3:09 PM Page 4 Connection Hardwire the UPS’s input to utility power and its output to its load. Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements. Your UPS is designed to support only computer equipment.
200208100 93-2041 OM500RMX Manual.qxd 9/11/2002 3:09 PM Page 5 Connection optional Your UPS will function properly without these connections. DB9 Port Connection Using the DB9 cable provided, connect a DB9 port on your computer to a DB9 port on your UPS. Install Tripp Lite power protection software.
200208100 93-2041 OM500RMX Manual.qxd 9/11/2002 3:09 PM Page 6 Basic Operation continued Buttons continued Use the MUTE/TEST button to do two things: SILENCE ALARM: Your UPS has three alarms. The first, the INVERT alarm, emits four short beeps every ten seconds when the UPS is in INVERT mode, to warn you that AC power has failed.
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200208100 93-2041 OM500RMX Manual.qxd 9/11/2002 3:09 PM Page 7 Basic Operation continued Other UPS Features AC Power Terminals: These six terminals receive the UPS’s AC input and distribute the UPS’s AC output. See Connection (page 4) for an explanation of how the terminals should be wired. Smart DB9 Port: Your UPS has a DB9 port that may be used to con- nect the UPS to a DB9 port on any workstation or server.
200208100 93-2041 OM500RMX Manual.qxd 9/11/2002 3:09 PM Page 8 Storage & Service Storage Before storing your UPS, disconnect all equipment to avoid battery drain, then place the UPS in the OFF mode by putting it in STANDBY mode, then disconnecting it from utility power (see Basic Operation).