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Installations- und Wartungsanleitung für die USV
Manual de instalación y reparación del UPS
Guida per l'installazione e la manutenzione dell'UPS
Guia de Instalação e Manutenção do UPS
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Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AS/400 9401, 9402/9404 UPS IBM Service Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
UPS Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Changing the Fortress' Inverter Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
MLS-0048G
Copyright 1997, Best Power. All rights reserved.
AS/400
UPS Installation and Service Guide
UPS - Guide d'installation et d'entretien

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Startup ............3 AS/400 9401, 9402/9404 UPS IBM Service Support ......28 UPS Monitoring .

  • Page 2: Caution

    AS/400 9401, 9402/9404 UPS IBM Service Support ........

  • Page 3: Startup

    Startup English Please follow the steps on the next few pages to start your Fortress. Look at the back of the UPS and compare it to the UPS drawings. For A: Go to step 9. For B: Go to step 9. For C: If the UPS has a separate battery pack, go to step 2;...
  • Page 4 English Connecting LI 675 and 750 Battery Packs: Steps 2-4 Steps 2-4 are for LI 675 and 750 models with separate battery packs. First, place the UPS near the equip- ment it will protect, and place the battery pack(s) (2) next to the UPS (1). Leave at least 3 inches (80 mm) space for ventilation on each side of the UPS, behind the UPS, and on the sides of each battery pack.
  • Page 5 English Before you can plug the battery cables into the UPS, you must remove the plate over the UPS’ connector by removing the two screws in the plate. Then, plug the battery cables from the nearest battery pack into the matching connector on the UPS as shown.
  • Page 6 English If you have more than one battery pack, go to the battery pack you have already connected to the UPS. Find the metal plate in the upper left corner of the back panel. Remove the screws in the plate; then, remove the plate.
  • Page 7 English Connecting LI 1.3K Battery Packs: Steps 5-8 Steps 5-8 are for LI 1.3K models with separate battery packs. First, place the UPS and battery packs near the equipment the UPS must protect. If you have one battery pack, you can place it next to the UPS or stack the UPS on top of it.
  • Page 8 English Read the caution below; then, remove the two screws shown (1) from the back of your UPS. Fit the battery drawer (2) into the opening in the back of the Fortress. Slide the drawer all the way in. To fasten the drawer, put the two screws into the back of the UPS as shown, and tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 9 English Find the green bolt labeled “Grounding Electrode Terminal” on the back of the UPS. Remove this bolt using a standard screwdriver or 5/16-inch (8 mm) wrench. On the back of each battery pack, find the green bolt with a wire attached. The unconnected end of the wire should have a ring connector. Put the ring connector from each battery pack on the bolt you removed from the UPS.
  • Page 10 English A. One Battery Pack: If your UPS has one battery pack, connect the cables from that battery pack to the Fortress as shown in parts 1 and 2 of the drawing; part 1 shows the connection between the UPS and the battery pack, and part 2 shows a closeup of the connectors from the UPS and the battery pack.
  • Page 11 English B. Two Battery Packs: If your LI 1.3K has two battery packs, connect the cables from the bottom battery pack to the Fortress battery connector as shown. Use the metal plate and bolt you received to lock the connection as shown in part A, draw- ing 3.
  • Page 12 English C. Three Battery Packs: If your LI 1.3K has three battery packs, follow these steps: I. See the drawing; connect the cables from battery pack “1” to the UPS battery connector as shown. Use the metal plate and bolt to lock the connection as shown in part A, drawing 3. II.
  • Page 13 English Starting all Fortress Models: Steps 9-22 Make sure the UPS is near the equipment it will protect. Leave at least 3 inches (80 mm) space for ventila- tion on each side of the UPS and behind the UPS, and do not put the UPS near a source of heat. Français Mise en marche de tous les modèles de Fortress : étapes 9-22 Assurez-vous que l’UPS se trouve à...
  • Page 14 English You will find the label shown below inserted in this manual. Write your UPS service representative’s tele- phone number and/or e-mail address on the label. (See the Customer Process for Service on pages 29- 30.) Then, attach the label to your unit or place it near your unit. DO NOT PLACE THE LABEL OVER THE UPS’...
  • Page 15 English Before you start the UPS, plug the power cord you received with the AS/400 into the UPS as shown. (Do not use the cord that came with the UPS.) For some 1.3K models with extended battery time, you must plug the AS/400 power cord into a cord attached to the UPS instead of plugging it into the UPS itself.
  • Page 16 English Next, plug the cord into the wall outlet.* *If the plug does not fit your outlet, call an electrician to install the correct outlet. Français Puis branchez le cordon dans la prise murale.* *Si la fiche ne s’adapte pas à votre prise, demandez à un électricien d’installer une prise convenable. Deutsch Schließen Sie das Netzkabel jetzt ans Netz an.* *Wenn der Stecker nicht in die Steckdose paßt, lassen Sie die richtige Steckdose von einem Elektriker...
  • Page 17 English Now, turn the UPS On/Off (I/O) switch to On (I). The UPS will test its front panel lights, display, and bat- tery charge. CAUTION: The UPS outlets now have power. Français Maintenant, mettez le commutateur de Marche/Arrêt (I/O) sur Marche (I). L’UPS va tester les témoins du panneau avant, l’affichage et la charge de la batterie.
  • Page 18 English After this startup test, the display will show “PASS,” then the model number, and the green Line light will come on, showing that the UPS is running normally. The red and yellow lights will be off. If this happens, skip to step 16.
  • Page 19 English If the red Alarm light is on after the startup test, go to the “Alarms” section in the Fortress Guide (or Fortress Manual). If there is another problem, go to the “Troubleshooting” section in the Fortress Guide (or Fortress Manual). Français Si le témoin rouge Alarm demeure illuminé...
  • Page 20 English The battery charges automatically whenever the green Line light is on. To make sure the UPS’ battery can supply power, let the battery charge overnight, especially if you have stored the UPS. You can continue with step 17 before the UPS finishes charging the batteries, but if there is a power outage, the UPS may provide less battery time until the batteries are charged.
  • Page 21 Turn off the equipment you want to protect. Use the power cord or power jumper cord you received with the UPS to connect the AS/400 to the UPS. You can plug other equipment directly into the UPS if it does not overload the UPS; if you overload the UPS, it will sound an alarm.
  • Page 22 Plug the end of the logic interface cable labeled “UPS” into the communication connector on the UPS. Plug the end of the cable labeled “AS/400” into the connector labeled “UPS” on the AS/400. This connector is on the back of the AS/400 base cabinet. If you reverse the cable, the AS/400 will power down immediately.
  • Page 23 English If this is the first time you have installed your AS/400, skip to step 20. Otherwise, switch on the equip- ment plugged into the UPS; turn on one piece of equipment at a time. Français Si vous procédez à l’installation initiale de votre AS/400, passez directement à l’étape 20. Autrement, mettez sous tension les unités d’équipement branchées dans l’UPS, une par une.
  • Page 24 English Now, look at the three lights on the UPS front panel. The red Alarm light means there is a problem — see the “Alarms” section in the Fortress Guide (or Fortress Manual). A constant yellow Battery light means the UPS is providing battery power — see the Fortress Guide (or Fortress Manual). The green Line light shows the UPS is protecting your equipment while it uses power from the wall outlet.
  • Page 25 English Please fill out the $25,000 Double Lifetime Warranty Registration card and return it to Best Power. To learn more about the UPS front panel lights and keys, please see the section in the Fortress Guide (or Fortress Manual) called “Understanding the Fortress Front Panel.” Français Veuillez remplir la carte d’enregistrement de garantie double à...
  • Page 26 AS/400. Accertatevi di aver predisposto l’AS/400 QUPSDLYTIM. Fare riferimento a pagina 31. Português Se esta é a primeira que instalado o AS/400 está sendo, continue com as Instruções de Instalação do Sistema AS/400. Certifique-se de ter preparado o AS/400 QUPSDLYTIM (ver página 31).
  • Page 27 English CAUTION! Whenever the UPS “On/Off” switch is on, there may be dangerous voltage present at the UPS outlets. This is true because the UPS battery supplies power even if the UPS is not plugged into the wall out- let. Français AVERTISSEMENT! Des tensions dangereuses peuvent être présentes aux sorties de l’UPS lorsque l’interrupteur de...

  • Page 28: As/400 9401, 9402/9404 Ups Ibm Service Support

    AS/400 9401, 9402/9404 UPS IBM Service Support Limited Two-Year Warranty The warranty service on the Best Power LI 660, LI 675, LI 750, and LI 1.3K UPS is element exchange. If the UPS becomes inoperative, the entire unit will be replaced. The process for obtaining a replacement unit varies by country.

  • Page 29: Battery Replacement

    Connected Equipment Limited Warranty Under the “Limited Double Lifetime Warranty,” Best Power offers up to a $25,000 equipment warranty against damage to connected equipment. In order for this warranty to be in effect, the registration card that was included in the original shipping materials must be returned to Best Power. On this card, the customer must indicate the serial numbers of the equipment that the UPS will be supporting.
  • Page 30 ASIA - PACIFIC (AP) COUNTRIES The customer calls the Best Power office coordinating service for their account, or Best Power’s Worldwide Service center at 1-608-565-2100 (or the customer sends e-mail to service@bestpower.gen- sig.com ). The Best Service Organization responds, determines the problem, and resolves the problem. Handling of Incomplete, Damaged, or Incorrectly Shipped 9910 UPSs (U.S.

  • Page 31: Ups Monitoring

    UPS monitoring is a standard feature of the AS/400 operating system. QUPSDLYTIM is a timer in the AS/400 that tells the system how long to run on UPS power before shutting down. Each AS/400 system is initially assigned a default value for QUPSDLYTIM. Refer to the Uninterruptible Power Supply section in the IBM docu- ment “AS/400 Advanced Series Backup and Recovery - Advanced,”...

  • Page 32: Changing The Fortress' Inverter Voltage

    To change the voltage, read and follow these instructions carefully. If you have any questions or problems, please see the AS/400 UPS IBM Service Support section for the office to contact. Read the tips below; then, follow the steps on the next few pages.
  • Page 33 Table 1: Low-Voltage Units Example: If you are changing the voltage to 115 volts, your new Voltage Setpoint setting should be “2”; the recommended Low Voltage setting would be “101,” and the recommended High Voltage setting would be “130.” Settings New Voltage Voltage Setpoint Low Voltage Setpoint High Voltage Setpoint...
  • Page 34 5. Next, press CANCEL twice. The display will show setpoint “3” on the left and the setting (usually “2”) on the right. The display shows “3 2” Press Cancel twice. 6. Press the CANCEL and %LOAD keys at the same time for a few seconds; the UPS will beep. After a few seconds, the UPS will click.
  • Page 35 Examples: To change the voltage from 120 to 115 volts, press the V OUT key once. This lowers the setting from “3” to “2.” To change the voltage from 220 to 240 volts, press the %LOAD key twice. This increases the setting from “1”...
  • Page 36 15. Next, press the CANCEL key seven times until the number on the left side of the display (the setpoint num- ber) is “8”. (This number should be blinking fast.) This is the Low Voltage setpoint. The number on the right is the Low Voltage setting.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    FORTRESS® product (hereinafter called “Product”) sold by IBM for installation with an IBM AS/400 computer system to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the lifetime of the Product, beginning with the date of sale to the initial retail purchaser, subject to the following conditions.

  • Page 38: Part Numbers

    Manuals may be ordered from Mechanicsburg or Copenhagen. Item IBM Order Number Description Best Power Part Number SA21-9645 Fortress User’s Guide (100-120V and 208V) MLS-0380 SA21-9642 Fortress User’s Guide (200-240V) IMS-0401 Fortress AS/400 UPS Installation and SA21-9644 MLS-0048 Service Guide — Notice to 240V Users MLS-0056...

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