APC BX1300G User Manual

This Back-UPS is equipped with power saving outlets that conserve electricity. Configure the Back-
UPS to recognize a Master device, such as a computer or an A/V receiver, and controlled peripheral 
devices, such as a printer, speakers, or a scanner. When the Master device goes into Standby or 
Hibernation mode, or is turned off, the controlled device(s) will be turned off as well.

The Back-UPS ships with this Power-Saving feature 

DISABLED

. To configure this feature, follow the instructions 

below or use PowerChute software. 

Enable the Power-Saving Controlled outlets. Press and hold 

MUTE

 

and 

DISPLAY

 

buttons simultaneously for two 

seconds. The Back-UPS will beep to indicate the feature is enabled. The leaf icon on the display will illuminate.

Disable the Power-Saving Controlled outlets. Press and hold 

MUTE

 

and 

DISPLAY

 buttons simultaneously for two 

seconds. The Back-UPS will beep to indicate the feature is disabled. The leaf icon on the display will extinguish.

Setting the threshold. The amount of power used by a device in Standby or Hibernation mode varies dependant on 
the connected device. If the Controlled outlets do not turn off when the Master device is in Standby or Hibernation 
mode, it may be necessary to adjust the threshold at which the 

MASTER

 outlet signals the 

CONTROLLED

 outlets to 

shut down.

1. Be sure a master device is connected to the 

MASTER

 outlet. Place that device into Standby or Hibernation 

mode, or turn it off.

2. Press 

MUTE

 

and 

DISPLAY

 buttons simultaneously and hold for six seconds, until the leaf icon flashes three 

times and the Back-UPS beeps three times.

3. The Back-UPS will now recognize and save the threshold level as the new threshold setting for the master 

device.

The display interface can be configured to remain continuously illuminated or to extinguish after a period of 
inactivity to save electricity.

1. Continuous Illumination mode: Press and hold 

DISPLAY

 button for two seconds. The display will 

illuminate and the 
Back-UPS will beep to confirm Continuous Illumination mode is activated. 

2. Power-Saving mode: Press and hold 

DISPLAY

 button for two seconds. The display will extinguish and the 

Back-UPS will beep to confirm Power-Saving mode is activated. While in Power-Saving mode, the 
display will illuminate if a button is pressed, it will extinguish after 60 seconds of inactivity.

The Back-UPS detects and reacts to line voltage distortions by transferring to battery backup power to protect 
connected equipment. In situations where either the Back-UPS or the connected equipment is too sensitive for the 
input voltage level it is necessary to adjust the transfer voltage.

1. Connect the Back-UPS to an AC power source. Be sure the Back-UPS is turned off.

2. Press and hold the

 

POWER

 button for six seconds. The load capacity

 

bar will flash on and off, to indicate 

the Back-UPS is in Program mode.

3. Press

 

the

 

POWER

 button again to scroll through the menu options. The Back-UPS will beep to confirm the 

selection. Refer to the table for an explanation of the transfer voltage sensitivity levels. 

Generator Sensitivity

Default

Sensitive Loads

Low sensitivity

Medium sensitivity (Default)

High sensitivity

78-142 Vac

88-139 Vac

88-136 Vac

Use this setting with equipment that is 
less sensitive to fluctuations in voltage 
or waveform distortions. 

Use this setting under normal operating 
conditions. 

Use this setting when connected equipment 
is sensitive to any minor fluctuations in 
voltage or waveform distortions.