Ativa 516-015 Leaflet

RJ-45/
RJ-11

RJ-45/
RJ-11

RJ-45/
RJ-11

RJ-45/
RJ-11

Phone or Fax

There are four status indicators (lights) on the front panel of the UPS (On
Line, On Battery, Overload, and Replace Battery).

On Line (blue) - is lit whenever utility power is powering the Battery
Backup outlets.

On Battery (yellow) - is lit whenever the battery of the UPS is powering
equipment connected to the Battery Backup Outlets.

Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds - this alarm is sounded whenever the UPS is running
On Battery. Consider saving work in progress.

Overload (red) - is lit or flashing whenever power demand has exceeded
the capacity of the UPS.

Continuous Tone - this alarm is sounded whenever the Battery Backup outlets are 
overloaded.

Circuit Breaker - the circuit breaker button located on the rear panel of the UPS will 
stick out if an overload condition forces the UPS to disconnect itself from utility 
power. If the button sticks out, disconnect non-essential equipment. Reset the circuit 
breaker by pushing the button inward.

Replace Battery (red) - is lit whenever the battery is near the end of its 
useful life, or if the battery is not connected (see above). A battery that is 
near the end of its useful life has insufficient run-time and should be 
replaced.

Note: Allow the UPS to charge for a full or 24 hours prior 
to use.

Press the front panel Power ON/OFF switch and observe 
that the following events occur after pressing and 
releasing the switch:

• The blue On Line indicator flashes.
• The yellow On Battery indicator lights while a Self-

Test is being performed.

• When Self-Test has successfully completed, only the 

blue On Line indicator will be lit.

• If the internal battery cartridge is not connected (see 

Step 2 above), the blue On Line indicator, and red 
Replace Battery indicators will light. The UPS will 
also emit a chirping sound.

Continuous Beeping - this alarm is sounded whenever a low battery condition is
reached. Battery run-time is very low. Promptly save any work in progress, and exit
all open applications. Shut down the operating system, computer and the UPS.

If the rear panel Building Wiring Fault (red) indicator is lit, 
a potential shock hazard exists due to one of the following 
conditions:
   •  Open or high resistance ground
   •  Hot and Neutral polarities are reversed
   •  Overloaded neutral circuit
Improper building wiring should be corrected by a 
qualified electrician. Do not use the UPS until the 
condition that caused the fault is corrected.
Note: Improper building wiring will not prevent the UPS 
from operating, but it will limit its protection capability.

On Line

On Battery

Overload

Replace Battery

32 - 104

o

F (0 - 40

o

C)

Chirps for 1 Minute Every 5 Hours - this alarm is sounded whenever the battery 
has failed the automatic diagnostic test.

4. To select the Low Sensitivity setting, press and hold the ON/OFF switch 

for 1-2 seconds (until a beep is heard). Upon release, the yellow indicator 
will flash, indicating Low Sensitivity.

5. To select the Medium Sensitivity setting (the unit's default), press and 

hold the ON/OFF switch for 1-2 seconds (until beep is heard). Upon 
release, the yellow indicator will flash. Press and hold the ON/OFF 
button again for 1-2 seconds (until beep is heard). Upon release, the 
yellow and one red indicator will flash, indicating Medium Sensitivity.

6. To select the High Sensitivity setting, press and hold the ON/OFF switch 

for 1-2 seconds (until beep is heard). Repeat this two more times. Upon 
final release, the yellow and two red indicators (bottom three indicators) 
will flash, indicating High Sensitivity.

7. The UPS will automatically exit Programming Mode in five seconds, 

and is ready for use.

In situations where the UPS or connected equipment appears too sensitive to input voltage, it may be 
necessary to adjust the transfer voltage. This is a simple task requiring use of the front panel push 
button. To adjust the transfer voltage, proceed as follows:

1. Plug the UPS into the utility power source but do not turn the unit on. The UPS will be in Standby 

Mode (no indicators lit).

2. Press and hold the front panel ON/OFF switch fully inward for 10 seconds, until all LED 

indicators on the UPS flash to acknowledge it has entered Programming Mode. Release the ON/
OFF button, and the UPS's LEDs will flash per table below, indicating it's current sensitivity 
setting. 

Note: the UPS automatically exits programming mode in 5 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

3. Use the table below to decide which Sensitivity setting is desired.

Indicators      

Flashing

Sensitivity

Setting

Input Voltage

Range

(for utility 

operation)

Use When

1

(yellow)

Low

78 - 142 Vac

Input voltage is extremely low or 
high. Not recommended for computer 
loads.

2

(yellow, and red)

Medium

(factory 
default)

88 - 139 Vac

UPS frequently goes On Battery.

3

(yellow, red, and 

red)

High

88 - 136 Vac

Connected equipment is sensitive to 
voltage fluctuations.

Computer

Monitor

Fax

Printer or Scanner

External Disk or 
CD / DVD Drive

To 120 VAC Wall Outlet

Building Wiring Fault 

Indicator

From stand alone 
data line surge 
suppressor or 
electronic device 

Phone 

Jack

Computer 

Modem Port

OR

Æ

RJ-45

USB

RJ-45

RJ-45

Coax

Coax

ON LINE

ON BATTERY

OVERLOAD

REPLACE BATTERY

ATIVA

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