Equipment Connection Warnings • Do not use Tripp Lite UPS Systems for life support devices in which a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite UPS System could cause failure or significantly alter the performance of that device.
200208099 93-2040 SM1000RMX Owner’s Manual.qxd Mounting Your UPS may be rackmounted in 4- or 2-post racks using these suggested mounting procedures. These procedures are for common rack types and may not be appropriate for all rack configurations. User must determine the fitness of rackmount hardware and procedures before mounting. Suggested Rackmount Installation for the SM1000RMX Attach mounting ears (A) to the front mounting holes of the UPS (B) using the screws pro-...
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200208099 93-2040 SM1000RMX Owner’s Manual.qxd Mounting continued Attach mounting ears (D) to the front mounting holes of your UPS (E) using the screws provided (F). Do not attach the mounting ears to your equipment’s middle holes. Using an assistant if necessary, lift your equipment and slide it onto the mounting shelves.
200208099 93-2040 SM1000RMX Owner’s Manual.qxd Connection Plug your UPS’s line cord into an electrical outlet. Your UPS must be connected directly to a 3- wire grounded AC receptacle. Do not use extension cords with your UPS. Once your UPS is plugged in, the UPS will enter STANDBY mode.
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Using the DB9 cable provided, connect a DB9 port on your computer to a DB9 port on your UPS. Install the Tripp Lite power protection software appropriate to its operating system. If your UPS has two DB9 ports, a second computer with a DB9 port may be connected if desired.
Let the UPS charge for 12 hours, then perform a second self-test. If the LOW BATTERY alarm sounds again, contact Tripp Lite for service. Do not unplug your UPS to test its batteries, or you will remove safe electrical grounding and may...
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Mute/Test Switch) reveals a low battery charge or internal fault. If this light turns on, let the UPS charge for 12 hours then perform a second self-test. If the light stays on, contact Tripp Lite for service. Other UPS Features (Rear Panel) AC Receptacles:Your UPS has 15-amp outlets that provide 120V AC power.
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Smart DB9 Ports: Your UPS has one or two DB9 ports that may be used to connect the UPS to a DB9 port on any workstation or server. Use with Tripp Lite cabling and PowerAlert Software to monitor and man- age network power and automatically save open files and shut down equipment during a blackout (see Connection.) The DB9 port labeled...
Service If returning your UPS for service, contact your local Tripp Lite dealer or distributor. They will refer you to a service center. Please carefully pack the UPS using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit.