Indicator Lights - Tripp Lite SmartPro Owner's Manual

Basic Operation
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Indicator Lights

All Indicator Light descriptions apply when the UPS is plugged into a wall outlet and turned ON.
"POWER" LED: this green LED lights continuously when the UPS is ON and
supplying connected equipment with AC power from a utility source. The LED
flashes and an alarm sounds (4 short beeps followed by a pause) to indicate the UPS
is operating from its internal batteries during a blackout or severe brownout. If the
blackout or severe brownout is prolonged, you should save files and shut down
your equipment since internal battery power will eventually be depleted. See "BAT-
TERY CHARGE" LED description below.
"VOLTAGE CORRECTION" LED: this green LED lights continuously when-
ever the UPS is automatically correcting high or low AC voltage on the utility line
without the assistance of battery power. The UPS will also emit a slight clicking
noise. These are normal, automatic operations of the UPS, no action is required on
your part.
"OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL" LED: this multicolored LED indicates the approxi-
mate electrical load of equipment connected to the UPS's AC outlets. It will turn
from green (light load) to yellow (medium load) to red (overload). If the LED is red
(either illuminated continuously or flashing), clear the overload immediately by
unplugging some of your equipment from the outlets until the LED changes from
red to yellow (or green) and the alarm is no longer sounding. CAUTION! Any over-
load that is not corrected by the user immediately may cause the UPS to shut down
and cease supplying output power in the event of a blackout or severe brownout.
"BATTERY CHARGE" LED: when the UPS is operating from utility power, this
LED indicates the approximate charge state of the UPS's internal batteries: red indi-
cates the batteries are beginning to charge; yellow indicates the batteries are rough-
ly midway through charging; and green indicates the batteries are fully charged.
When the UPS is operating from battery power during a blackout or severe
brownout, this LED indicates the approximate amount of energy (ultimately affect-
ing runtime) which the UPS's batteries will provide: red indicates a low level of
energy; yellow indicates a medium level of energy; and green indicates a high level
of energy. Since the runtime performance of all UPS batteries will gradually deplete
over time, it is recommended that you periodically perform a self-test (see
"MUTE/TEST" Button description) to determine the energy level of your UPS bat-
teries BEFORE a blackout or severe brownout occurs. During a prolonged black-
out or severe brownout, you should save files and shut down your equipment since
battery power will eventually be depleted. When the LED turns red and an alarm
sounds continuously, it indicates the UPS's batteries are nearly out of power and
UPS shut down is imminent.
"BATTERY WARNING" LED: this LED lights red and an alarm sounds inter-
mittently after you initiate a self test (See "MUTE/TEST" Button description) to
indicate the UPS batteries need to be recharged or replaced. Allow the UPS to
recharge continuously for 12 hours, and repeat the self-test. If the LED continues to
light, contact Tripp Lite for service. If your UPS requires battery replacement, visi
www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific Tripp Lite
replacement battery for your
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Basic Operation
Other UPS Features
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AC Receptacles: These output receptacles provide your connected equipment
with AC line power during normal operation and battery power during power
outages. The UPS protects equipment connected to these receptacles against
damaging surges and line noise. If you have a USB or DB9 connection to your
UPS, you can remotely reboot connected equipment by turning its receptacles
OFF and ON using Tripp Lite software. Select models have a receptacle or
receptacles (clearly identified on the rear panel) that may be remotely switched
ON and OFF without interrupting power to other outlets. See software instruc-
tions for details.
Communication Ports (USB or RS-232): These ports connect your UPS to any
workstation or server. Use with Tripp Lite's PowerAlert Software and included cables
to enable your computer to automatically save open files and shut down equipment
during a blackout. Also use PowerAlert Software to monitor a wide variety of AC line
power and UPS operating conditions. Consult your PowerAlert Software manual or
contact Tripp Lite Customer Support for more information. See "USB
Communications" and "RS-232 Serial Communications" in the "Optional
Installation" section for installation instructions.
Battery Replacement Door: Under normal conditions, the original battery in
your UPS will last several years. Battery replacement should be performed
only by qualified service personnel. Refer to "Battery Warnings" in the Safety
section. Should your UPS require battery replacement, visit Tripp Lite on the
Web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific
replacement battery for your UPS.
Input Breaker: Protects your electrical circuit from overcurrent draw from
the UPS load. If this breaker trips, remove some of the load, then reset it by
pressing the breaker in.
External Battery Connector (Select Models Only): Use to connect one or
more Tripp Lite battery packs for additional runtime. Refer to Specifications
and/or the label next to the connector to determine the appropriate variety of
battery pack to use. Refer to the battery pack instruction manual for complete
installation information and important safety warnings. See "External Battery
Connection" in the "Optional Installation" section.
Battery Charge Level Switch (Select Models Only): Select models feature
a switch that controls the UPS system's battery charge rate. If you connect
more than one external battery, set the Battery Charge Level Switch to the
right. This will increase your UPS's charger output so the additional batteries
charge faster.
CAUTION! DO NOT set the Battery Charge Level Switch to the right without
an external battery connected. There is a risk of damaging the UPS's internal
battery system.
Power Sensitivity Adjustment (Select Models Only): This dial is normally set
fully counterclockwise, which enables the UPS to protect against waveform
distortions in its AC input. When such distortion occurs, the UPS will nor-
mally switch to providing PWM sine wave power from its battery reserves for
as long as the distortion is present. In areas with poor utility power or where the
UPS's input power comes from a backup generator, chronic waveform distortion
could cause the UPS to switch to battery too frequently, draining its battery reserves.
You may be able to reduce how often your UPS switches to battery due to wave form
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