Reading The Status Indicators - Powerware Uninterruptible Power Supply Installation And Operation Manual

11.5 Reading the Status Indicators

The six symbols on the left side of the monitor panel are status indicators. They are
backlit by colored light emitting diode (LED) lamps, and they work in conjunction
with the alarm horn to let you know the operating status of the UPS.
NORMAL
Battery
Bypass
Notice
Alarm
Standby
For more information about audible horns, refer to the "System Event Horns"
section of Chapter 14.
To test the LED lamps behind the status indicators, press the
pushbuttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All the indicators should light while you
hold down these pushbuttons. If any indicator does not light, its LED may need to
be replaced. Contact Customer Service if you have a problem with the indicator
lamps.
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This green symbol is lit when the UPS is operating in
Normal mode. The power processing unit (PPU) is
supplying power to the critical load.
This yellow symbol is lit when the UPS is operating in
Battery mode. Because Battery mode is a normal
condition of the UPS, the Normal indicator also remains lit.
This yellow symbol is lit when the UPS is operating in
Bypass mode. The critical load is supported by the
bypass source. The Normal indicator is not lit when the
system is in Bypass mode.
This yellow symbol is lit when the system needs attention.
The LCD screen shows all active notices. Some notices
may be accompanied by an audible horn. To silence the
horn, press the and the
simultaneously. The Notice indicator may be lit along with
other indicators.
This red symbol is lit when a situation requires immediate
attention. The LCD screen shows the highest priority active
alarms. All alarms are accompanied by an audible horn.
To silence the horn, press the
pushbuttons simultaneously. The Alarm indicator may be
lit along with other indicators.
This yellow symbol is lit when electricity is present in the
PPU of the UPS and the Normal indicator is not lit. During
normal startup, this indicator illuminates until the the UPS
transfers to Normal mode, at which point the Normal
indicator is lit. During normal shutdown, the Standby
indicator is lit until all energy in the UPS is dissipated and
shutdown is complete.
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