User ManualTable of ContentsThe battery cartridge typically lasts 3 to 6 years, a shorter period if subjected to frequent out...8Inventory1Safety1Do not install the Back-UPS in direct sunlight, in excessive heat, humidity, or in contact with f...1Connect the battery1Install PowerChute® Personal Edition Software1APC PowerChute Personal Edition software provides automatic file saving and shutdown of your comp...1Connect the equipment2When the Back-UPS is receiving input power, the Battery Backup with Surge Protection outlets will...2Connect equipment such as printers, fax machines, scanners, or other peripherals that do not need...2To conserve electricity, when the device connected to Master Outlet goes into Sleep or Standby mo...2Connect a master device, such as a desktop computer or audio/visual receiver to the Master outlet...2USB and Serial Data port2To use PowerChute Personal Edition, connect a serial cable or USB cable.2Ground screw2Connect the ground lead of additional surge suppression devices such as network and data line sur...2Building Wiring Fault indicator2If this indicator is illuminated, there is a problem with the wiring in the building. Contact an ...2Surge Protected outlets, controlled by the Master outlet2These outlets are protected from electrical surges, and will disconnect from utility power during...2Surge Protected outlets2These outlets provide full-time protection from surges, even if the Back-UPS is off. Connect equi...2Battery Backup outlets with Surge Protection2During a power outage or other utility problems, the Battery Backup outlets receive power for a l...2Battery Backup outlets with Surge Protection, controlled by the Master outlet2These outlets will supply battery power to the connected equipment during a power outage. Power w...2Master outlet2Connect the master device to this outlet, in most scenarios, this will be the main computer.2External Battery Pack connector2Connect an external battery pack to provide additional battery backup runtime (Back-UPS RS 1500 o...2Co-axial ports with surge protection2Connect a cable modem or other equipment with coaxial jacks.2In & Out Ethernet surge- protected ports2Use an ethernet cable to connect a cable modem to the In port, and connect a computer to the Out ...2Operation3To conserve electricity, configure the Back-UPS to recognize a Master device, such as a desktop c...3Enable the Power-Saving function3Press and hold Mute and Display simultaneously for two seconds. The Back-UPS will beep to indicat...3Disable the Power-Saving function.3Press and hold Mute and Display simultaneously for two seconds. The Back-UPS will beep to indicat...3Setting the threshold3The amount of power used by a device in Sleep or Standby mode varies between devices. It may be n...31 . Ensure a master device is connected to the Master outlet. Put that device into Sleep or Stand...32 . Press Display and Mute simultaneously and hold for six seconds, until the leaf icon flashes t...33 . The Back-UPS will now recognize the threshold level of the Master device and save it as the n...3The display interface can be configured to be continuously illuminated, or to save energy, it can...31 . Full Time Mode: Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will illuminate and the B...32 . Power-Saving Mode: Press and hold DISPLAY for two seconds. The display will darken and the Ba...3Adjust the sensitivity of the Back-UPS to control when it will switch to battery power; the highe...31 . Ensure the Back-UPS is connected to utility power, but is OFF.32 . Press and hold the Power button for six seconds. The Load Capacity bar will flash on and off,...33 . Press Power again to rotate through the menu options. Stop at selected sensitivity. The Back-...3Generator Sensitivity3Default3Sensitive Loads3Low sensitivity3Medium sensitivity (Default)3High sensitivity378-142 Vac388-139 Vac388-136 Vac3Input voltage is extremely low or high. (Not recommended for computer loads.)3The Back-UPS frequently switches to battery power.3The connected equipment is sensitive to voltage fluctuations.3Use the three buttons on the front panel of the Back-UPS and the display interface to configure t...4Mute button4Power On/Off button4Display button4Display interface4On Line—The Back-UPS is supplying conditioned utility power to connected equipment4Power-Saving—Master and Controlled outlets are enabled, saving power when the master device goes ...4Load Capacity—The load is indicated by the number of sections illuminated, one to five. Each bar ...4Battery Charge—The battery charge level is indicated by the number of sections illuminated. When ...4Overload—The power demand from the load has exceeded the capacity of the Back-UPS.4Event—The event counter shows the number of events that occurred that caused the Back-UPS to swit...4Automatic Voltage Regulation—The Back-UPS can compensate for high or low input voltage.4When illuminated, the Back-UPS is compensating for low input voltage.4When illuminated, the Back-UPS is compensating for high input voltage.4In—Input voltage. Out—Output voltage.4System Faults—The system has a fault. The fault number will illuminate on the display interface. ...4Mute—If the line through the speaker icon is illuminated, the audible alarm has been turned off.4Replace Battery—The battery is not connected or is nearing the end of its useful life. Replace th...4On Battery—The Back-UPS is supplying battery backup power to the connected equipment, it will bee...4Warnings and System Faults5Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds5Back-UPS is running on battery. You should consider saving any work in progress.5Continuous Beeping5Low battery condition and battery run-time is very low. Promptly save any work in progress, exit ...5Continuous tone5Battery Backup outputs are overloaded.5Chirps for 1 Minute every 5 hours5Battery fails the automatic diagnostic test and should be replaced.5The Back-UPS is operating on utility power, but is overloaded. Disconnect one of the items connec...5The Back-UPS is operating on battery power, but is overloaded. Disconnect one of the items connec...5The Back-UPS is operating on utility power, but the battery is not functioning properly. Contact ...5The Back-UPS is operating on battery power and the battery power is getting low. Shut down all co...5The Back-UPS will display these fault messages. For faults F01 and F02, contact APC Technical Sup...5F015On-Battery Overload5Turn the Back-UPS off. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and the...5F025On-Battery Output Short5Turn the Back-UPS off. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and the...5F035On-Battery Xcap Overload5Faults F03-F09 cannot be corrected by the user, contact APC Technical Support for assistance.5F045Clamp Short5F055Charge Fault5F065Relay Welding5F075Temperature5F085Fan Fault5F095Internal Fault5Function Button Quick-Reference6Power6Power On60.26Off6Press Power to start receiving input utility power. If A/C input power is not available, the Back...6Power Off6On6The Back-UPS is not receiving input utility power, but is providing surge protection.6Display6Status Inquiry60.26On6Verify the status or condition of the Back-UPS. The LCD will illuminate for 60 seconds.6Full-Time/Power- Saving mode6On6The LCD will illuminate and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm the Full-Time mode. The LCD will da...6Mute6Event Specific60.26On6Disable any audible alarms caused by an event.6General Status Enable/ Disable6On6Enable or disable the audible alarms. The Mute icon will illuminate and the Back-UPS will beep on...6Sensitivity6Off6The Load Capacity icon will blink, indicating that the Back-UPS is in programming mode. Use the P...6Master/Controlled outlet Enable/Disable6On6The leaf icon will darken indicating that the Master Outlet feature is disabled or illuminate to ...6Master/Enable Threshold Calibration6On6While calibrating the threshold setting, the device connected to the Master Outlet should be turn...6Self-Test (manual)6On6The Back-UPS will perform a test of the internal battery. Note: This will happen automatically wh...6Event Reset60.26On6When the Event screen is visible, press and hold Display, then press power, to clear the utility ...6Fault Reset6Fault6After a fault has been identified, press Power to remove the visual indication and return to stan...6Troubleshooting7Specifications8The standard warranty is three (3) years from the date of purchase. APC’s standard procedure is t...8Internet8http://www.apc.com8Worldwide8+1 800 800 42728If the Back-UPS arrived damaged, notify the carrier.8If the Back-UPS requires service, do not return it to the dealer.8Have the Back-UPS model number, serial number and date of purchase available. Be prepared to trou...8Authorization (RMA) number and a shipping address.8Size: 214 KBPages: 8Language: EnglishOpen manual
