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UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY USER MANUAL STARTUPS LITE 500 REV 1.0 User Manual Power UPS 500 Page 1...
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Business Reply Card in this manual, please write to us for a new registration card: Customer support, TVS Electronics Limited, No. 34, Developed plots, South Phase, Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.
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TVS ELECTRONICS LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY What the warranty covers TVS Electronics Limited, warrants the buyer, that its hardware product sold is free from defec- tive workmanship or material under normal use and service. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, we will at our sole option repair or replace the product with a like product.
User Manual Power UPS We thank you for selecting a TVSE Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and recommend that you read these instructions carefully before installation and start-up of the Power UPS 500. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Contents Introduction ...............
Introduction Power UPS will help you to protect your sensitive equipment like computers and telecommunication installations against malfunctioning due to non-reliable or distorted mains/ utility/line - voltage This modern, microprocessor controlled UPS protects the connected equipment against Surges, Sags, Spikes, etc. by means of an internal filter that works all the time. During electrical power failures, the unit employs its internal maintenance-free battery to supply back-up power without any interruption.
Safety This UPS can be operated by anyone, without any special training, after reading this manual WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: HIGH-VOLTAGE AND HIGH-CURRENT CIRCUITS INSIDE, even if disconnected from the mains voltage Do not remove cover, no user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel CAUTION: THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED AT ALL TIMES WHILST IN USE Replace batteries only with the same type and rating...
3. Outlook And Function 3.1 Front panel LINE BAT. Power UPS 500VA t a t i t i e t t y l l s n i s n i l l e u n i l i a 1 > u n i s n i t a r...
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3.2 Rear Panel To modem DB 9 port LAN/FAX/MODEM surge protect (Serial port) From Telephone line UPS output without Power back-up UPS output with Power back-up Input Rating Label Power cable Resettable fuse Fuse thermal 5A. StartUPS LITE Fuse used is a resettable 5A. Reset the fuse in case it is open. User Manual Power UPS 500 Page 9...
4. Installation 4.1 Inspection Inspect the UPS upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage. The packaging is recyclable; save it for re-use or dispose of it properly. 4.2 Placement Install the UPS in a protected area with adequate air flow and free of excessive dust. Do not operate the UPS if the temperature and humidity are not within the specified limits.
Operation 5.1 To reset the UPS microprocessor, in case of an unknown situation: With the UPS unplugged from the wall outlet, press the OFF button for 2 sec. This will reset the internal microprocessor. 5.2 Turn off UPS Output Power To turn off the UPS’s output power, press the OFF button longer than 2 sec.
Alarms 6.1 On Battery During on-battery operation, the on-BAT Led comes on and the UPS gives an audible alarm consisting of one beep every 4 seconds. The alarm stops when the UPS returns to on-line operation. Press the ON button during on-battery operation to stop the beeping. This mutes the current alarm only, the next on-battery alarm will be audible.
7. Specifications Input frequency 50 ±5 Hz Input voltage window 140-300V AC Output frequency 50Hz ± 0.1 Hz in battery mode Output voltage mains mode 190-255V Output voltage inverter mode : 230V±5% output load variation of 0-100% Wave form Quasi sine wave Transfer time 4msec typical Power factor...
On-Battery Run Time Table Typical battery backup time: run time (in minutes) as a function of load After ‘End Autonomy’ automatic restart possible during 8 hours. After 8 hours restart must be done manually: press button ‘ON’ User Manual Power UPS 500 Page 14...
10 About the Battery 1. Life of the battery depends on operating temperature and on the number of discharge cycles. 2. “WHEN DOES THE BATTERY NEED REPLACING?” If the BAT Led on the front of the UPS flashes 1x30sec and buzzer sounds, it implies that the battery will no longer hold a full charge.
12 Storage Store the UPS covered and placed upright in a cool place, with its battery fully charged. Before storing charge the batteries for at least 24 hours. Disconnect any cables con- nected to the computer interface port to avoid unnecessarily draining the battery. Make sure that the UPS is switched off.
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SafeWare Program: Each time the Windows 95 program is started , SafeWare for windows 95 will automatically start and run unless the user deletes the SafeWare Icon from the Windows 95 Startup folder. By default, SafeWare will start in “Minimized” mode. Once the SafeWare application has been closed, clicking on the SafeWare icon in either the SafeWare folder or the Startup folder will once again start SafeWare.
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of the chart can be used to view different time periods. They include:Current View, Previ- ous View, Previous Page, Next Page, Scan Left and Scan right. The waveform informa- tion can be viewed at any time and will continue to be updated as long as SafeWare is running.
13. Frequently asked questions: Q:What is the warranty of the UPS? A: One year on the Battery, Three years on the unit, against registration of the unit. Q:Where can I get UPS serviced? A:UPS required to be carry-in to the nearest TVS-E Authorised Service Provider for serviceing.
How to get Service As soon as the installation is completed, you are requested to fill up the Warranty Registration Card. to get your name registered with us. To avail warranty service, please contact the nearest TVS-E Authorised Dealer/Authorised service centre/Regional office. While registering your call, please mention/produce (a) Serial no.
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TVS ELECTRONICS LIMITED Plot No.34. Developed plots, South phase, Industrial estate Guindy Chennai-600 032. Visit us at www.tvse.com...
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Copyright & Regulatory Information This manual and software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. This manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without written consent. All product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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