Tripp Lite SmartOnline AGPS8294 Series Owner's Manual page 18

Operations
Configuring External Battery Packs
Tripp Lite SmartOnline INT UPS systems support the connection of external battery packs to enable extended-run UPS operation. In order
for the UPS to provide efficient charging levels and accurate runtime predictions for optimal network runtime prior to sending auto-
shutdown messaging, external battery packs need to be configured to the UPS upon installation.
There are 3 methods available to configure external battery packs to the UPS, depending on battery pack selected and quantity added to
the UPS. Some battery pack configurations may require the use of more than one configuration method.
EXTERNAL BATTERIES can be
configured to the UPS...
Battery Pack Compatibility
Tripp Lite SMART Battery Packs include a wired data connection that enables automatic detection and configuration for up to 6 SMART
Battery Packs to the UPS. Tripp Lite Legacy NON-SMART battery packs are also supported for extended runtime applications, but require
user configuration using the front-panel LCD screen or through the use of EXTERNAL BATTERY CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE.
SmartOnline LCD SMART and NON-SMART External Battery Pack Options
Supported "SMART"
BATTERY PACKS
Supported LEGACY
"NON-SMART"
BATTERY PACKS
Configuring SMART and NON-SMART BATTERY PACKS via the front panel LCD screen
Adding up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS to the UPS
Each SmartOnline UPS has a designated SMART BATTERY PACK, where up to 6 SMART battery packs can be connected to the UPS for
fully automatic detection and configuration. SMART battery packs include a wired data connection that connects to the UPS Battery Pack
Detection port for automatic recognition and configuration by the UPS.
To configure the UPS for use with up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS, just connect the included POWER and DATA cables between the UPS
and the first SMART BATTERY PACK. Then connect the POWER and DATA cables for additional SMART BATTERY PACKS to the one ahead
of it. The UPS will automatically detect and configure up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS to the UPS.
Adding more than 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS to the UPS
SmartOnline UPS systems support automatic detection of up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS as described above. It is possible to configure
the UPS for more than 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS by configuring all additional SMART PACKS as NON-SMART. When configuring the UPS
with more than 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS, configure BPs #1-6 using the BP Detection port method listed above. Then configure SMART
BATTERY PACKS #7 and above and any other supported battery pack models to be connected as NON-SMART BATTERY PACKS. See the
ADDING NON-SMART Battery Packs section for more information.
Adding BATTERY PACKS to the UPS manually (SMART and NON-SMART battery packs)
If you're connecting more than the 6 SMART Battery Packs the UPS can automatically detect OR are connecting supported NONSMART
Battery Packs to the UPS, you can configure them via the UPS front panel LCD interface. First, install the Battery Pack power connections
to the UPS as described in the battery pack documentation. Then, using the SETTINGS / BASIC SETTINGS / BATTERY configuration
screens, select the EXTERNAL BATT menu option (see the Front Panel Button Functions and Front Panel LCD Selection and
Configuration Options sections under the Operations section for instructions on accessing this section).
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From the SETTINGS / BASIC SETTINGS / BATTERY menu, select EXTERNAL BATT, then press
NEXT .
...AUTOMATICALLY
(Using SMART Battery Packs)
UPS supports automatic detection
of up to 6 SMART BATTERY PACKS
connected to the UPS.
SUINT1000LCD2U
BP24V36-2US BP36V27-2US
BP24V15RT2U (limit 1) BP36V15-2U (limit 1)
BP24V28-2U (limit 1) BP36V42-3U
BP24V70-3U
...MANUALLY
(Using LCD Screen)
LCD screen can be used to config-
ure NON-SMART BATTERY PACKS
and any additional SMART BATTERY
PACKS beyond the 6 that can be
automatically detected.
SUINT1500LCD2U SUINT2200LCD2U
BP48V27-2US
BP48V24-2U (limit 1)
BP48V60RT3U
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...Using EXTERNAL BATTERY
CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
External Battery Configuration
software can be used to configure
the UPS for any supported quantity
of SMART & NON-SMART external
battery packs.
SUINT3000LCD2U /
SU3000LCD2UHV
BP72V18-2US
BP72V15 (limit 1)
BP72V28RT3U
Battery
External Batt
Batt Age Alert
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