bXterra BM1500AVRLCD User manual

USER MANUAL
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BM1500AVRLCD| BM1350AVRLCD
BM1000AVRLCD | BM850AVRLCD
BM INTELLIGENT LCD UPS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY & REGISTRATION...........................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................
INSTALLATION & OPERATION..........................
PRODUCT OVERVIEW........................................
BATTERY REPLACEMENT...................................
BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.............
LCD DISPLAY......................................................
FAULT CODES.....................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................
CERTIFICATIONS................................................
WARRANTY INFORMATION..............................
TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ..................................
REMPLACEMENT DE LA BATTERIE....................
INFORMATIONS DE GARANTIE.........................
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WARRANTY & REGISTRATION
This bXterra product is constructed to provide unmatched power protection, quality
and performance for the duration of its lifetime. Please take a few minutes to register
your product at www.bXterra.com/registration. Registration certies your product’s
warranty, conrms your ownership in the event of a product loss or theft and entitles
you to free technical support. Please register your product now to receive the benets
of bXterra ownership.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual
contains important instructions that
should be followed during installation and
maintenance of the UPS and its batteries.
1. This unit is intended for installation
in a controlled environment (a
temperature-controlled and indoor
area free of conductive contaminants).
Please avoid installing the UPS in
locations where there is standing or
running water, dust, direct sunlight or
excessive humidity.
2. This UPS utilizes voltage that may
be hazardous. Do not attempt to
disassemble the unit. The unit contains
no user-replaceable parts inside the
UPS, except for the battery. Only
factory service personnel may perform
repairs.
3. Connect your UPS directly to a
properly-grounded AC power outlet
with fuse or circuit breaker protection.
Do not plug the unit into an outlet that
is not grounded. Turn o and unplug
the unit if you need to de-energize it.
4. Not for use in a computer room
as dened in the Standard for the
Protection of Electronic Computer/Data
Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
5. To reduce the risk of re, connect only
to a circuit provided with 20 amperes
maximum branch circuit overcurrent
protection in accordance with the
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
6. For best performance, keep the indoor
temperature around the unit between
32⁰ F and 104⁰ F (0⁰ C and 40⁰ C).
7. Do not attach medical equipment or
non-computer related items, such as
life-support equipment, microwave
ovens, or vacuum cleaners to the UPS.
bXterra does not sell equipment meant
for life-support or medical applications.
Visit our website for more information
about devices appropriate to plug into
this UPS.
8. Only stand or set up the UPS in the
direction specied in the Installation
and Operation section of this manual.
Do not block fans and leave adequate
space around all sides of the UPS for
proper ventilation. Do not expose the
unit to direct sunlight and do not install
the unit near heat-emitting appliances
such as a space heater or furnace.
This could negatively impact the unit’s
internal cooling system and cause
product damage not covered under
warranty.
9. Do not plug the UPS input into its own
output. Do not attach a power strip or
surge protector to the UPS.
10. Do not modify the UPS’s plug and do
not use an adapter that would eliminate
the UPS’s ground connection.
11. Do not use extension cords to connect
the UPS to an AC outlet.

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
12. If the UPS receives power from a
motor-powered AC generator, the
generator must provide clean, ltered,
computer-grade output. Consult your
generator’s manual to see if it meets
these specications.
13. The main power outlet that supplies
the UPS should be easily accessible and
near the UPS.
14. To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, do not use the unit on any
transportation such as airplanes or
ships. The eect of shock or vibration
caused during transit and the damp
environment can cause the unit to short
out.
BATTERY WARNINGS:
Batteries can carry a risk of electric shock
and burn from high short-circuit current.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside
the UPS except for the battery.
• Do not open the UPS except to perform
battery replacement.
• Do not open batteries.
• Do not short or bridge the battery
terminals with any object.
• Unplug and turn o the UPS before
performing battery replacement.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
Battery replacement should be performed
following all safety precautions and using
the same number and type of batteries
(sealed lead-acid).
Do not dispose of batteries in a re.
Please recycle your batteries. Refer to local
regulations for disposal requirements or if
you are in the USA please call 1-877-723-
1297 or visit www.call2recycle.org for more
information about recycling your batteries.
INTRODUCTION
Thank for choosing a bXterra
Uninterruptible Power Supply. This UPS
system is Energy Star® certied and
uses our GreenTech™ Bypass Design to
consume less power, reduce heat and
improve UPS operation.
INSPECTION
Inspect your UPS upon purchase. The
following items should be inside:
• UPS system • User manual • USB A+B
cable
Remove the UPS from its package and
inspect it for damage that may have
occurred during shipping. If any damage is
discovered, re-pack the unit and return it to
the place of purchase.
OVERVIEW
The BM850AVRLCD/BM1000AVRLCD/
BM1350AVRLCD/BM1500AVRLCD provides
protection from utility power that may
not always be safe for your devices. The
BM850AVRLCD/BM1000AVRLCD feature
1,080 Joules and the BM1350/1500AVRLCD
feature 1,500 Joules of surge protection.
This UPS provides battery backup during
power disruptions using maintenance-
free batteries. Each model of UPS ensures
consistent power to your computer or
other critical devices and includes access
to software that allows you to monitor the
UPS from a personal computer.
AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR
The BM850AVRLCD/BM1000AVRLCD/
BM1350AVRLCD/BM1500AVRLCD adjusts
inconsistent utility power voltage to normal
levels that are safe for your equipment. The
Automatic Voltage Regulation(AVR) feature
of this device can take erratic incoming util-
ity power and correct it to safe levels. AVR
automatically increases utility power that
is too low or decreases utility power that is
too high to a consistent 110 or 120 volts.

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
CONNECT TO UTILITY POWER
Make sure the UPS is stood up vertically on
a at surface. Connect the AC power cord
to a 2-pole, 3-wire grounded receptacle
(wall outlet). Make sure the wall branch
outlet is protected by a fuse or circuit
breaker and does not also provide power
to service equipment demanding large
amounts of power (e.g. air conditioner,
copier, etc.). The UPS will start to charge its
internal battery. The UPS will not turn on
automatically when plugged in. For best
results, charge the battery for eight hours
prior to initial use.
DETERMINE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS
OF YOUR EQUIPMENT
1. To determine the power requirements
of your equipment, ensure that the
equipment plugged into the outlet does
not exceed the UPS’s rated capacity.
If the rated capacity of the unit is
exceeded, the UPS may overload and
shut down or the circuit breaker may
trip.
2. There are many factors that can
aect the amount of power that your
equipment will require. We suggest that
the load placed on the battery outlets
not exceed 80% of the UPS’s capacity.
PLUG IN EQUIPMENT
Note: Before plugging in equipment, make
sure the UPS is turned o and unplugged.
Do not plug a laser printer, paper shredder,
copier, space heater, vacuum cleaner,
sump pump or other large electrical device
into the UPS. The power requirements of
these devices will overload and possibly
damage the UPS.
Battery Backup Outlets
With the UPS turned o and unplugged,
connect equipment requiring battery
backup to the “Battery Backup” outlets.
These outlets provide battery backup,
EMI ltering, line conditioning, and surge
protection. Battery power is automatically
provided in case of power failure.
Surge Protected Outlets
Connect other devices requiring surge
protection to the “Surge Protected”
outlets. These outlets do not provide
power during power failure.
Connect Modem/Phone Line
This UPS protects a single line (1 in/1
out) phone, modem, or fax machine
from surges. To protect a fax machine,
phone or modem, connect a telephone
or network cable from the wall jack
outlet to the IN jack of the UPS.
Connect a telephone cable or network
cable from the OUT jack of the UPS to
a fax machine, telephone, modem or
network device.
TURN THE UPS ON
To turn on the UPS unit, press the
power switch for at least two seconds.
The LCD display will light up. If an
overload is detected, the UPS alarm
will go o and the unit will beep
continuously every 0.5 seconds. To
x this, turn the UPS o and unplug
at least one piece of equipment from
the battery-power supplied outlets.
Make sure the Circuit Breaker button
is depressed and turn the UPS on
again. For optimal battery charge,
always leave the UPS plugged into the
AC outlet. To turn o the UPS unit,
press the power switch again. The LCD
display will turn o.
Note that “Surge Protection” outlets
will power connected devices whether
the UPS is on or o. “Surge + Battery”
protected outlets will power connected
devices only when the UPS is on.
INSTALL SOFTWARE
Connect one end of the USB cable to a
PC and the other end to the USB port
at the rear of the UPS.
Download the latest version of
PowerFrameTM software from
www.bxterra.com to your hard drive.
Follow on-screen instructions to
complete the software installation.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. LCD display (Please check LCD section
for details) This display shows modes
and operating conditions from the
UPS, as well as error messages.
2. Select button
Use this to cycle through messages
and options on the LCD display.
3. Power button
Used as the master on/o switch
for the UPS as well as for equipment
connected to the battery power
supplied outlets.
4. Mute button
Hold this button for one second to
place the unit in silent mode or silence
the alarm.
5. AC input
Connect the main power cord of the
UPS here.
6. Circuit breaker
This breaker provides overload and
fault protection. If it trips, remove
some of the load then reset it by
pressing it in.
DEVICE STORAGE
To store the UPS for an extended period, cover the unit and fully charge the battery
before disconnecting from AC power. While in storage, recharge the battery every
three months to prolong optimal battery life. in storage,
7. Surge protected outlets
These outlets protect connected
equipment in case of a power surge.
8. Battery-backup outlets
These outlets provide battery backup
power to connected devices.
9. USB port
This port can connect the UPS to any
computer to install the UPS-monitoring
software, PowerFrame™. Instructions
for this procedure can be found in the
Installation and Operation section of
this manual.
10.Modem/phone/network surge
protection
These ports protect equipment from
surges over a single phone line or
network connection.
11.Coax surge protection
These ports protect equipment from
surges over a coaxial line.

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BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE:
Turn o and unplug all connected
equipment.
Turn the UPS o and unplug it from the AC
power source.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When changing the battery, be sure to install
the same number and same type of battery.
Do not attempt to dispose of batteries
by burning them. This could cause an
explosion.
Do not open or destroy batteries. Escaping
chemicals can cause injury to the skin and
eyes. It may be toxic.
Batteries may cause electric shock and have
a high short-circuit current. Please take the
precautionary measures specied below
and any other measures necessary when
working with batteries:
1) Remove wristwatches, rings and other
metal objects
2) Use only tools with insulated grips and
handles
3) Wear rubber gloves and boots
4) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of
batteries
5) Disconnect power cable of UPS from
wall prior to installing or maintaining
the battery
6) Remove battery grounds during
installation and maintenance to reduce
likelihood of shock
Internal battery voltage is 12VDC. It is a
sealed, lead-acid, 6-cell battery.
Servicing of batteries should be performed
or supervised by personnel knowledgeable
of batteries and the required precautions.
Keep unauthorized personnel away from
batteries.
This UPS can be hazardous due to electric
shock. When disconnecting this UPS from
power, hazardous voltage may still be
owing through the battery. The battery
supply should be disconnected from the
positive and negative terminals of the
battery before maintenance inside the
UPS is performed. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside this UPS except for
the battery.
Press and slide the battery compartment
cover completely o the unit.
Disconnect the battery wires and remove
the battery.
Replace with a battery that matches the
specications of the original battery.
Recharge the UPS for 8-16 hours to fully
charge the battery.
REMINDER: Batteries are considered hazardous waste
and must be disposed of properly. bXterra asks to
please nd a local retailer or hazardous waste disposal
location where you can properly recycle your used
battery.

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LCD DISPLAY
MODE DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Turning on the
UPS
When the UPS starts
up, all icons will
illuminate for
3 seconds.
Standby Mode Display will show the
input voltage.
Site wiring fault
in Standby Mode indicator will
show.
indicator will
ash.
AC Mode
Press button
to switch displayed
information.
1. Output voltage
2. Output frequency
3. Input voltage
4. Input frequency
5. Output power
in W
6. Output power
in VA
7. Estimated backup
time
Overload in AC
Mode
When an overload
occurs, the alarm
will beep every 0.5
seconds.
Site wiring fault
in AC mode
Wire Fault indicator will
show.
indicator will
ash.
MODE DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Battery Mode Alarm will beep every
10 seconds and LCD
information will be
displayed in the
following order when
pressing
button.
1. Estimated backup
time
2. Output voltage
3. Output frequency
4. Input voltage
5. Input frequency
6. Output power in W
7. Output power in VA
If is pressed ,
alarm will be muted
and icon will
show.
When battery level
is low, icon will
ash.
The alarm will beep
every second and
cannot be muted.
Overload in
Battery Mode
When an overload
occurs, the alarm
will beep every 0.5
seconds.
When AVR is
functioning,
icon will ash every
second.
icon will ash
icon will ash

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FAULT CODES
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Nothing is displayed on the LCD
panel
The UPS is not on Press the power button to turn
the UPS on
The battery voltage is too low Charge the battery for at least 6
hours
The battery is faulty Replace the battery
The UPS is always on Battery
Mode The power cord is loose Check that the power cord is
plugged in properly
The UPS beeps continuously Please check the LED indicator table on Page 5 for details
Battery backup time is too short
The battery voltage is too low Charge the battery for at least 6
hours
There is an overload
Unplug some noncritical devices.
Please verify that the load matches
the UPS capabilities.
The battery is defective Contact [email protected] for
assistance
The circuit breaker button is
projecting from the back of the
unit
The circuit breaker has tripped
from an overload
Turn the UPS o and unplug
one piece of equipment. Wait 10
seconds, reset the circuit breaker
then turn the UPS on again.
If any abnormal situations occur that are not listed above, please contact bXterra support for help.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL BM1500AVRLCD BM1350AVRLCD BM1000AVRLCD BM850AVRLCD
Topology Line Interactive
INPUT
Voltage 120V
Frequency Range 50/60 Hz ± 5 Hz (auto-sensing)
Input Voltage Range 86 - 140 V
Plug Type NEMA 5-15P
Plug Style Right Angle, 45° Oset
Power Cord 6 ft
OUTPUT
VA/W 1500VA/900W 1350VA/810W 1000VA/600W 850VA/480W
Automatic Voltage
Regulation
Boost +15%
On Battery Voltage 120 VAC ± 5%
On Battery Frequency 50/60 Hz ± 1 Hz
On Battery Waveform Simulated Sine Wave
Outlet Type NEMA 5-15R
Outlets - Total 10
Battery & Surge 5
Surge-Only 5
Overload Protection Internal Circuitry Limiting/Circuit Breaker
Transfer Time 4ms Typical
BATTERY
Runtime at Half Load
(min)
11 11 7 9
Runtime at Full Load
(min)
3 3 2 2
Circuit Breaker 15A 125/250 VAC
Battery Type Leakproof Sealed Lead-Acid
Battery Size 12V/9AH
Battery Quantity 2 2 1 1
Battery Model DJW12-9.0/MS9-12
User Replaceable Yes
Recharge Time 6-8 hours
SURGE PROTECTION & FILTERING
Surge Suppression 1,500 Joules 1080 Joules
Phone RJ11/ Ethernet
RJ45 RJ45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet protection
Coax Protection RG6 1-In, 1-Out
EMI/RFI Filtration Yes