IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for NEXT UPS Systems MANTIS II Tower models 500VA, 750VA, 1000VA, 1500VA that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. This product is specially designed for PCs and it is not recommended for •...
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• be opened, otherwise such dangers as electric shock will be caused. If any internal overhaul or replacement of the battery is required, please contact NEXT UPS Systems. Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel • knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions.
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www.nextups.eu Do not dispose of battery or batteries in a fire. The battery may explode. • Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte is • harmful to the skin and eyes. It may be toxic. Icon Φ on the rating label stands for phase symbol. •...
www.nextups.eu 1. Introduction MANTIS II Tower series is an intelligent and compact line interactive UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply) which is designed to protect your personal computer or sensitive electronic equipments from all forms of power interference, including complete power failures. It is equipped with many features that allow any attached equipment to operate longer and more reliability.
www.nextups.eu 4. Product Overview I: Front Panel: ON/OFF button " Scroll down button Mute button LCD display II: Rear Panel: MANTIS II 500T/750T MANTIS II 1000T/1500T AC input AC input " " RJ11/RJ45 LAN/Modem/phone RJ11/RJ45 LAN/Modem/phone line protection line protection USB port USB port
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www.nextups.eu III: LCD description: UPS ON "
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www.nextups.eu 5. Installation and Initial Startup Before installation, please inspect the unit. Be sure that nothing is
damaged. I: Placement & Storage Conditions Install the UPS in a protected area that is free of excessive dust and has adequate air flow around the unit, and is free from excessive dust, corrosive fumes and conductive contaminants.
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www.nextups.eu III: Connect the Loads Plug in the loads to output receptacles on the rear panel of the UPS. Simply turn on the power switch of UPS unit, and devices connected to the UPS will be protected by UPS unit. Do not attach a power strip or surge suppressor to the UPS.
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www.nextups.eu NEVER connect a laser printer or scanner to the UPS unit, because in-rush current generated by motor’s devices may cause the damage of the unit. VI: Turn On/Off the Unit Turn on the UPS unit by pressing the On/Off button. Turn off the UPS unit by pressing again the On/Off button.
www.nextups.eu 6. Functions & Operation I: DC Start Function DC Start Function enables UPS to be started up when AC utility power is not available and battery is fully charged. Just simply press the power switch to turn on the UPS. II: Green Power Function These series are equipped with Green Power Function for saving power and protecting battery.
www.nextups.eu 7. Software Installation on your PC Connected by USB to a PC or notebook, the Software enables communication between the UPS and the computer. The UPS software monitors the status of the UPS, shuts down the system before the UPS is exhausted and can remotely observe the UPS via the Network (enabling users to manage their system more effectively).
Battery tray removal on tower models. This operation can be performed when the UPS is switched ON, and plugged into AC source. Although for safety reasons NEXT UPS Systems recommends to perform this operation when the unit is turned OFF and unplugged from AC source.
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Mounting the new battery module Carry out the above instructions in reverse order. To ensure safety and high performance, use only batteries supplied by • NEXT UPS Systems. Take care to firmly press together the two parts of the connector during • remounting...
3. Battery defect due to high 3. Replace with the same type of temperature operation battery. environment, or improper operation to battery. If any abnormal situations occur that are not listed above, please call NEXT UPS Systems service people immediately.
www.nextups.eu 10. Specifications Complete MANTIS II Tower Series Model 1000 1500 INPUT Voltage 220/230/240 VAC Voltage Range 184~276 VAC OUTPUT Voltage 220/230/240 VAC Voltage Regulation -10%/+6% of nominal voltage range(Line mode) Frequency Range 50/60Hz Frequency Regulation ±1Hz (Battery mode) Transfer Time Typical 3-7ms,10ms max Waveform Pure Sine Wave...
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