External Battery Connector (select models): Use to connect one or
more Tripp Lite battery packs for additional runtime. Refer to
Specifications and/or the label next to the connector to determine the
appropriate variety of battery pack to use. Refer to the battery pack
instruction manual for complete installation information and important
safety warnings. See “External Battery Connection” in the “Optional
Installation” section.
Accessory Slot: Remove the small cover panel from this slot to install
optional accessories to remotely monitor and control your UPS. Refer
to your accessory’s manual for installation instructions. Contact Tripp Lite
Customer Support at (773) 869-1234 for more information, including a
list of available SNMP, networking management and connectivity products.
Input Breaker(s) (all models): Protect your electrical circuit from
overcurrent draw from the UPS load. If these breakers trip, remove
some of the load, then reset them by pressing the breaker(s) in.
Output Breaker(s) (select models): Your UPS features one or more
breakers that protect your UPS from output overload. If one or more
breakers trip, remove some of the load on the circuit(s), then reset
them by pressing the breaker switch(es) in.
Battery Charge Level Switch (select models): Select models feature
a switch that controls the UPS system’s battery charge rate. If you
connect any external batteries, set the Battery Charge Level Switch to
the up position. This will increase your UPS’s charger output so the
additional batteries charge faster. Note: the switch to the right of the
Battery Charge Level Switch is inactive and will not affect UPS operation
regardless of its position.
CAUTION! DO NOT set the Battery Charge Level Switch to the
up position without an external battery connected. There is a risk
of damaging the UPS’s internal battery system.
Power Sensitivity Adjustment: This dial is normally set fully counter-
clockwise, which enables the UPS to provide maximum protection
against waveform distortions in its AC input. When such distortion
occurs, the UPS will normally switch to providing PWM sine wave
power from its battery reserves for as long as the distortion is present.
In areas with poor utility power or where the UPS’s input power
comes from a backup generator, chronic waveform distortion could
cause the UPS to switch to battery too frequently, draining its battery
reserves. You may be able to reduce how often your UPS switches to
battery due to moderate waveform distortion by experimenting with
different settings for this dial. As the dial is turned clockwise, the UPS
becomes more tolerant of variations in its input power’s AC waveform.
NOTE: The further the dial is adjusted clockwise, the greater the
degree of waveform distortion the UPS will allow to pass to connected
equipment. When experimenting with different settings for this dial,
operate connected equipment in a safe test mode so that the effect on
the equipment of any waveform distortions in the UPS’s output can be
evaluated without disrupting critical operations.
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Charge Rate Setting (when External
Batteries ar
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Charge Rate Setting (when External
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AC Receptacles:Your UPS features 15-amp AC outlets, and select
models also feature 20-amp and 30-amp AC outlets. These output
receptacles provide your connected equipment with AC line power
during normal operation and battery power during blackouts and
brownouts. The UPS protects equipment connected to these receptacles
against damaging surges and line noise. If you have a serial or USB
connection to your UPS, you can remotely reboot connected equipment
by turning the receptacles OFF and ON using Tripp Lite’s
PowerAlert Software. Select models have their receptacles divided
into one or more load banks (labeled “LOAD 1,” etc.) which may
be remotely switched OFF and ON using Tripp Lite UPS software
without interrupting power to equipment connected to the other
outlets. See software instructions for details.
Communication Ports (USB or RS-232): These ports connect
your UPS to any workstation or server. Use with Tripp Lite’s
PowerAlert Software and included cables to enable your computer
to automatically save open files and shut down equipment during a
blackout. Also use PowerAlert Software to monitor a wide variety
of AC line power and UPS operating conditions. Consult your
PowerAlert Software manual or contact Tripp Lite Customer
Support for more information. See “USB Communications” and
“RS-232 Serial Communications” in the “Optional Installation”
section for installation instructions.
EPO Port (select models):Your UPS features a EPO port that may
be used to connect the UPS to a contact closure switch to enable
emergency inverter shutdown. See “EPO Port Connection” in the
“Optional Installation” section.
Battery Replacement Door: Under normal conditions, the original battery
in your UPS will last several years. Should your UPS require battery
replacement (see “Indicator Lights” in the “Basic Operation” section),
visit Tripp Lite on the Web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm
to locate the specific replacement battery for your UPS. See
“Battery Warnings” in the “Safety” section prior to replacing batteries.
Other UPS Features (Back Panel)
15 amp/120V
NEMA 5-15R
20 amp/120V
NEMA 5-20R
30 amp/120V
NEMA L5-30R
20 amp/120V
NEMA L5-20R
