PowerStar PS502-8 User Manual

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Connect Battery
The ps502 UPS is shipped with one battery wire disconnected in compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The UPS
will not operate until the wire is connected to the touch safe battery terminal. REMEMBER to turn toggle breaker* on to start.
NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection. This is normal. atteries were connected.
1
TURN the UPS over and
remove the battery compartment
cover screw using a flat blade or
phillips-head screwdriver.
2
Slide the battery
compartment cover
completely off of
theUPS .
Battery Back-up plus
These outlets are powered whenever th-UPS is
switched ON. During a power outage or other utility problems
(brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a
limited time by the -UPS . Plug your computer, monitor,
and one other data-sensitive device (external disk or tape
drive) into these outlets.SHIPBOARD TURN TOGGLE TO ON.
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Surge Protection

These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if
theUPS is switched OFF. Plug your printer, fax
machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need
battery power into these outlets.
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Power On and
Install Software
Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unit
ON AFTER TURNING MASTER TOGGLE R.
A single short beep and the gen "Power On"
indicator confirms that UPS is on and
ready to provide protection.
The UPS should charge for at least
16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit
is being charged whenever it is connected to
utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or
OFF.
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Install the PowerChute Personal
software
Place the PowerChute Personal Edition CD-
ROM into your computer and follow the
installation instructions on the screen.
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LIFT the battery out of the compartment and connect the
black wire to the battery terminal.
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Surge Protection
Battery Backup plus Surge Protection
Surge Protection
Status Indications
TheUPS indicates operating status using a combination of visual and audible indicators.
On Line - UPS is supplying conditioned
utility power to the load
On Battery - UPS is supplying battery
power to the load connected to the
Battery outlets
Low Battery Warning - UPS is supplying
battery power to the load connected to
the Battery outlets and the battery is near
exhuastion
Replace Battery - Battery needs to be
checked and/or replaced, or battery is not
connected
Overload Shutdown - During On Battery
operation a battery power supplied outlet
overload was detected.
Sleep Mode - During On Battery
operation the battery power has been
completely exhausted and the UPS is
waiting for utility power to return to
normal.
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Edition
Building Wiring Fault - Your building
wiring presents a shock hazard that
should be corrected by a licensed
electrician.
See the Troubleshooting section for additional assistance.
UPS 350
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Connect FAX/Modem/Phone
-UPS protects a single
line (2-wire) fax, modem or
phone from surges when it is
connected through the-
UPS as shown.
Wall Outlet
Modem/Phone/Fax
Status Visual Indications
Power On LED - ON
Power On LED - ON
(off during beep)
Power On LED -
Flashing
Power On LED -
Flashing
Power On LED - OFF
Power On LED - OFF
Ignorein Building Wiring Fault
LED (red) - ON
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Replace the battery,
battery compartment
cover and cover
retaining screw.
Connect
Equipment
Place the -UPS to avoid:
- Direct sunlight
- Excessive heat
- Excessive humidity or contact with fluids
Plug the UPS power cord directly
into a wall outlet; not a surge protector or
power strip. TURN ON MASTER BREAKER.
Connect Computer Cable
The supplied cable and software provide
automatic file saving and shutdown of the
operating system in the case of a sustained
power outage.
Connect the cable to the Data Port of the
UPS . Connect the other end of the cable to
the USB port on your computer. The software will
automatically find the USB Port of your
computer.
Circuit
Breaker
AC Line
Computer
Cord
USB Port
Building Wiring
Fault Indicator
Power
Switch
Audible Indication Alarm Terminates
None n/a
Beeping 4 times UPS transfers back to
every 30 seconds On Line operation, or
when UPS is turned
off.
Rapid beeping (one UPS transfers back to
second intervals) On Line operation, or
when UPS is turned
off.
Constant tone UPS turned off with
the power switch.
Constant tone UPS turned off with
the power switch.
Beeping once every UPS transfers back to
4 seconds On Line operation, or
when UPS is turned
off.
None UPS is unplugged, or
plugged into a
properly wired outlet.
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