Dell PowerEdge UPS 500T User manual

DelltTower External Battery Module
for use with
1000W and 1920/1500W
UPS models
Getting Started With
Your System
Démarrage avec votre système
Erste Schritte Mit Ihrem System
Начало работы c вашей системой
Inicio de su sistema
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사용자의 시스템 시작하
はじめに システムについて
K788N, H914N, J716N, K789N
K806N, H965N
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DelltTower External Battery Module
for use with
1000W and 1920/1500W
UPS models
Getting Started
With Your System
K788N, H914N, J716N, K789N
K806N, H965N
w w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m

Notes and Warnings
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your software.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or in property damage incidents.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
injury.
DANGER: A DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
DANGER: Observe the following instruction to help prevent an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury:
SThis UPS contains LETHAL VOLTAGES. All repairs and service should be performed by
AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. There are NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
inside the UPS.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
E2009–2012 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their
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Finding Information |
Finding Information
CAUTION: The Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document provides important safety and
regulatory information.
What are You Looking For? Find It Here
SThe user's guide for my UPS
SThe user's guide for the Dell Network Management
Card
SDell UPS Management Software
NOTE: Documentation and software updates can be
found at support.dell.com.
Dell UPS Disc
SSpecifications
SHow to configure UPS settings
SHow to troubleshoot and solve problems
Dell UPS User's Guide
The user's guide is available on the Dell UPS disc and
on support.dell.com.
SSafety instructions
SRegulatory information
SRecycling information
Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
SWarranty information
STerms and Conditions (U.S. only)
SEnd User License Agreement
Dell Warranty and Support Information
SSupport information Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region or business segment to view
the appropriate support site.

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Installation
CAUTION: Before performing the procedures in this document, read and follow the safety instructions and
important regulatory information in your Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document.
Unpacking the External Battery Module
1Unpack the External Battery Module (EBM).
Discard or recycle the packaging in a responsible manner, or store it for future use.

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Removing the Battery Connector Cover
NOTE: A small amount of arcing may occur when connecting an EBM to the UPS. This is normal and will not
harm personnel. Insert the EBM cable into the UPS battery connector quickly and firmly.
NOTE: If the UPS is stored or used without an EBM, the battery connector cover must be installed as a safety
precaution.
2Remove the battery connector cover from the rear panel. Retain the cover and screws.
Installing the Strain Relief Bracket

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3Install the battery connector cover under the EBM cable to provide strain relief.
Rotate the battery connector cover on its side and position under the EBM cable.
Connecting the EBM Cable
4Plug the EBM cable into the UPS battery connector.
5Secure the battery connector cover to the UPS rear panel using the screws removed in Step 2.
Configuring the UPS for an EBM
If the UPS is not configured for the EBM, the UPS reports less battery time remaining on the UPS front
panel and to any remote software. You may receive a shutdown warning prematurely. To ensure
maximum battery runtime when using power management software, configure the UPS for the EBM:
1Press the button for one second to go to the main menu selection and scroll down to the
Settings menu using the button.
2Press the button to enter the Settings menu.
3Use the button to scroll to the External Battery Module option and press the button.
The battery number value begins to flash.

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4Set the battery number value using the and buttons.
Configuration Setting
UPS only (internal batteries) 0 (default)
UPS + 1 EBM 1
NOTE: Runtime is automatically adjusted based on present load levels and whether an EBM is configured.
5Press the button to confirm.
CAUTION: Follow the instructions in the UPS Getting Started document or the Dell Line-Interactive Tower
UPS 500W, 1000W, and 1920/1500W User's Guide for instructions on installing the UPS.

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