APC RS 550 Manuel D’Utilisation
Back-UPS® RS Installation and Operation
2
Connect the equipment
Connect the equipment
1.Connect equipment to the Battery Backup
and Surge Protection
outlets. When the Back-UPS is receiving AC power, these
outlets will supply power to connected equipment. During a
power outage or other utility problems, the Battery Backup
outlets receive power for a limited time from the unit.
outlets will supply power to connected equipment. During a
power outage or other utility problems, the Battery Backup
outlets receive power for a limited time from the unit.
2.Use the AC power cord to connect the Back-UPS directly to a
utility power outlet.
3.Connect a router or cable modem to the corresponding ports.
Install PowerChute
®
Personal Edition software
1.Connect the supplied USB software interface cable to the data
port, and the other end to a computer with access to the internet.
3.Select PowerChute Personal Edition. Then select the appropriate operating system and follow the instructions to
download the software.
Operation
Display interface
Description, if the icon is illuminated:
On Line—The UPS is supplying utility power to connected equipment
Power-Saving—Master and controlled outlets are enabled, saving
On Line—The UPS is supplying utility power to connected equipment
Power-Saving—Master and controlled outlets are enabled, saving
power when the master device goes into sleep or standby mode
Load Capacity—The load is indicated by the number of sections
illuminated, one to five. If the load exceeds the rated capacity, the
Overload symbol will flash off and on.
Overload symbol will flash off and on.
Battery Charge—The battery charge level is indicated by the number
of sections illuminated. When all five blocks are illuminated, the Back-
UPS is at full charge. When one block is filled, the Back-UPS is near the
end of its battery capacity, the indicator will flash and the unit will beep
continuously.
UPS is at full charge. When one block is filled, the Back-UPS is near the
end of its battery capacity, the indicator will flash and the unit will beep
continuously.
Overload—The power demand from the load has exceeded the capacity
of the Back-UPS.
Event—An event has occurred and the unit needs attention.
Automatic Voltage Regulation—The unit is compensating for
Automatic Voltage Regulation—The unit is compensating for
extremely low input voltage, but is not using battery power.
In—Input voltage.
Out—Output voltage.
System Faults—The system has a fault. The fault number will
illuminate on the display interface. See “System Faults” on page 4.
Mute—The audible alarm has been turned off.
Replace Battery—The battery is not connected or is nearing the end of
its useful life. Replace the battery.
its useful life. Replace the battery.
On Battery—The unit is supplying battery backup power to the
connected equipment, it will beep four times every 30 seconds.
connected equipment, it will beep four times every 30 seconds.
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