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User’s Guide Power Series Models PS500B, PS800B...
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For your records The serial number of your UPS is on the rear panel. You should note the serial number in the space provided below. Retain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.
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What the warranty covers: We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. 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.
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Exclusion of damages: OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR: DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT*, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF SOFTWARE, COSTS OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT,...
FROM VENTED GASES. OBSERVE PROPER PRECAUTIONS. • WHEN REPLACING BATTERIES, USE THE SAME NUMBER AND THE FOLLOWING TYPE BATTERIES: SEALED LEAD-ACID MAINTENANCE FREE (PS500B: 12V/4.5AH x2) (PS800B: 12V/5AH x2) • PROPER DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES IS REQUIRED. REFER TO YOUR LOCAL CODES FOR DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS.
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CAUTION: THE UPS CONTAINS VOLTAGES WHICH ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THE UPS HAS ITS OWN INTERNAL ENERGY SOURCE (BATTERY). THE OUTPUT RECEPTACLES MAY BE ALIVE EVEN WHEN THE UPS IS NOT CONNECTED TO AN AC SUPPLY. Safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends partially on the care taken by users.
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• FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) WARNING: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
UPS to drain its internal battery. SMART LINE TRANSFER SWITCH C ONDITION ER MIC ROPROC ES SOR DC /AC INVERTER VOLTAGE TRAN S FORMER Power Seri es Featur es PS500B/PS800B TO L OAD (i.e ., you r e qu ipm e nt )
PS500B/PS800B 1.4 User Replaceable Battery Design The battery is the most critical part in a UPS. The average lifetime of a battery is between 3 and 5 years. The special user-replaceable battery design of this UPS provides significant savings and gives the UPS an almost unlimited life.
UPS CONTROLS External Views MODEL: PS500B, PS800B Test/Silence Button Front Panel Test/Silence Button Front Panel 100/110/120V Communication Port On/Off Button Normal Mode Data Line Battery Mode Protection Battery Backup Outlets 220/230/240V Communication Port On/Off Button Normal Mode Data Line Battery Mode...
PS500B/PS800B 2.2 On/Off Button The On/Off Button has two functions: When the UPS is off and AC power is present, press the On/Off button for more than 2 seconds(till the LED light) to turn on the UPS. If the “Dip switch#1” is ON, the UPS can be turned on even without AC power.
Press the on/off button on the front panel till the LED light. After you have finished using the UPS, press the on/off button to turn off the UPS. PS500B/800B Switch 4 1X0V 100V 110V 115V 120V PS500B/PS800B PS500B/800B 2X0V 208V 220V 230V 240V...
PS500B/PS800B 2.8 Data-Line Surge Suppression The data-line surge suppression on the rear panel provides an easy way to protect a network (RJ45) or modem (RJ11) connection from hazardous spikes. Connect a 10/Base-T network cable or a single line telephone into the “Line”...
Do not install this product where excessive moisture is present. The location should provide adequate air flow around the UPS with one inch minimum clearance on all sides for proper ventilation. PS500B/PS800B...
PS500B/PS800B 3.3 Determining How Much Equipment You Can Connect to Your UPS Make a list of all equipment that requires protection. Each piece of equipment has voltage and current (VA) ratings printed on the back label (see examples below). Your equipment may have a voltage rating such as 88-264V.
Use the power cord supplied with the UPS to connect from the outlet of the UPS to your equipment. Switch on the computer equipment. DO NOT PLUG LASER PRINTERS INTO THE UPS BECAUSE THEY TYPICALLY DRAW TOO MUCH POWER PS500B/PS800B...
PS500B/PS800B 3.6 Operation and Functional Test Plug in the AC input cord to the rear panel and turn on the UPS by pressing the “On/Off” switch for 2 seconds. The UPS will beep and the front panel Normal Mode LED will light.
4. SPECIFICATIONS 4.1 Electrical Specifications Product Name PS500B PS800B Input/Output Voltage Version 100/110/120V 220/230/240V Output voltage regulation: ± 5% (Backup Mode), +13%~ -15% (AC Mode) Input/Output Frequency Input (AC mode) Output (Inverter mode) Wave Form AC Mode Back Up Mode Transfer time Power Failure AC ⇒...
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PS500B/PS800B Data-Line Surge Suppression Telephone Line Surge Protection 10/100 Base-T Protection Let Through Rating Audible Alarm Battery discharge at power failure Battery approaches final discharge Overload UPS faulty Battery and Charger Battery type: Maintenance-free sealed-lead acid. Recharge time 6 to 8 hours typical from total discharge.
PS500B/PS800B 5. TROUBLESHOOTING The TROUBLESHOOTING CHART on the next page covers most of the difficulties that you may encounter under normal working conditions. If the UPS fails to operate properly, please review the following steps before calling the repair center: 1.
Do not open or mutilate batteries. They contain an electrolyte which is toxic and harmful to the skin and eyes. CAUTION: When replacing batteries, use the same number and the following type batteries: sealed Lead-Acid Maintenance Free (PS500B: 4.5AH/12V x2) (PS800B: 5AH/12V x2) PS500B/PS800B...
PS500B/PS800B 6.2 Battery Replacement Procedure CAUTION: Battery Circuit is not isolated from AC input, hazardous voltage may exist between battery terminals and ground. Do not short battery terminals to metal case. Changing the batteries in your UPS is a safe and easy procedure. Since the battery is isolated from the AC input you may leave your UPS and computer or other equipment on during the following procedure.