Lowell power UPS6LI Series Guide

UPS6LI Series
Compact Standby UPS with Lithium Battery
Models UPS6LI-350, UPS6LI-600
User & Installation Manual
©2022 Lowell Manufacturing Company (Rev 4/8/20)

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Table of Contents
1. Package Contents ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Product Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 3
4. Installation & Initial Startup ................................................................................................................................ 4
5. Indicators & Alarm Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 4
6. Important Safety Instructions (save) ................................................................................................................... 5
7. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................. 7
8. Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
9. Obtaining Service ................................................................................................................................................ 9
10. Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 10

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1. Package Contents
You should be receiving the following items inside the package:
• UPS Unit
• Local Monitoring Software CD
2. Product Introduction
Thank you for selecting this Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). It provides you with protection for connected
equipment. Please read this manual before installing the UPS as it provides important information that should be
followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries, allowing you to correctly set up your
system for the maximum safety and performance. Included is information on customer support and service, if it
is required. If you experience a problem with the UPS, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual
to correct the problem. If the problem is not corrected, please collect information so that the Technical Support
personnel can more effectively assist you.
3. Product Overview
The UPS6LI Series’ advanced design combines the benefits of lithium powered UPS and advanced surge
suppression technology. Slim form factor (just 1.25”, 350 model only), wall mounting, and easy access receptacles
make it ideal for mounting behind thin display screens used in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, campuses, airports
and other commercial areas.
The UPS’s compact design is appealing to the digital signage industry, it is also excellent for providing protection
to kiosks, gaming machines, computers, point-of-sale equipment, and small printers.

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4. Installation & Initial Startup
Note: Before installation, inspect the unit and packaging to make sure that nothing inside has been damaged.
Connect UPS to Utility and Charging
Before the initial use of the UPS, plug the UPS input cord into a wall outlet and turn the UPS on by pressing the
Power switch on the back of the UPS. For best results, the batteries in the UPS should be charged for at least 8
hours before use. The UPS charges its battery while it is connected to AC utility power and powered on.
Connecting the Loads
Plug the loads to be supported by the UPS into the output receptacles on the front of the UPS. Simply turn the
power switch on the UPS on and the devices connected to the UPS will be protected by the UPS unit.
Turn UPS ON / OFF
To turn the UPS unit on, press the power button on the UPS and hold for three seconds. To turn the UPS unit off,
press the power button and hold for one second.
Connecting Local Monitoring Software (optional)
If it is desired to use the Local Monitoring Software, and if your UPS is equipped with USB communications, connect
a USB cable from your computer to the UPS, and install the software from the CD.
5. Indicators & Alarm Conditions
Condition
Visual Indicator
Alarm
AC mode
LED illuminated
No Audible Alarm
Battery mode
LED flashes every 10 seconds
Audible Alarm sounds every 10
seconds
Low battery mode
LED flashes every 1 second
Audible Alarm sounds every 1
second
Fault
LED is illuminated
Audible Alarm is continuous
Alarm for over temperature
protection
LED flashes every 0.5 seconds
No Audible Alarm

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6. Important Safety Instructions: (Save These Instructions)
– This manual contains important instructions for the UPS6LI Series UPS that should be followed during
installation and maintenance of the UPS
CAUTION! (UPS having Internal Batteries): Risk of electrical shock – Hazardous live parts inside this unit are
energized from the battery supply even when the input AC power is disconnected.
CAUTION! (No User serviceable Parts): Risk of electrical shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION! (Non-isolated Battery supply): Risk of electric shock, battery circuit is not isolated from AC input,
hazardous voltage may exist between battery terminals and ground. Test before touching.
WARNING! Unit intended for installation in a controlled environment.
CAUTION! Do not dispose of batteries in a fire, the battery may explode.
CAUTION! Do not open or mutilate the battery, released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes.
CAUTION: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short-circuit current. Contact with any part of
a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The following precautions should be observed when working on
batteries:
a) Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
b) Use tools with insulated handles.
c) Wear rubber gloves and boots.
d) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
e) Disconnect charging source and load prior to installing or maintaining the battery.
f) Remove battery grounds during installation and maintenance to reduce likelihood of shock.
Remove the connection from ground if any part of the battery is determined to be grounded.
EN 62040-2,C2:
WARNING: This is a category C2 UPS product. In a residential environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.
FCC Notice: Class A
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the UPS from the main supply before installing a computer inter-
face signal cable. Reconnect the power cord only after signaling interconnections have been made.
Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel with knowledge of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.

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The instructions contained within this safety manual are deemed important and should be closely followed at all
times during installation and follow-up maintenance of the UPS and batteries.

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7. Troubleshooting
Condition
Visual Indicator
Alarm
No LED display on the front UPS
panel
Low battery
Charge the UPS at least 8 hours
Battery fault
Replace the battery with the same
type of battery
The UPS is not turned on
Press the Power Switch on the front
of the UPS
Alarm continuously sounds when
the AC input is normal
The UPS is overloaded
Remove some of the load from the
output of the UPS
UPS fault
Return the unit for service
Alarm continuously sounds when
the AC input is normal
Battery defect
Replace the battery with the same
type of battery
Charging circuit is damaged
Return the unit for service
When power fails, backup time is
shorter than expected
The UPS is overloaded
Remove some of the load from the
output of the UPS
Battery voltage is too low
Charge the UPS at least 8 hours
Battery defect
Replace the battery with the same
type of battery
The AC input is normal but the blue
LED is flashing
Power cord is loose
Reconnect the input power cord
properly

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8. Specifications
MODEL NUMBER
UPS6LI-350
UPS6LI-600
CAPACITY
Power rating
350VA (200W)
600VA (360W)
INPUT
Voltage
120VAC
Frequency
50/60Hz
OUTPUT
Voltage
120VAC
Waveform
Sine wave (normal), simulated sine wave (battery mode)
Frequency
50/60Hz
Surge suppression
312 joules
Transfer time
2-6 ms (typical)
BATTERY
Battery type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4)
Battery quantity and
size
(8) LiFePO4 18650 cells, 2400mAh
(16) LiFePO4 18650 cells, 4400mAh
PHYSICAL
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
6.9 x 8.5 x 1.25 in* (175 x 216 x 32 mm)
7.3 x 10.8 x 1.6 in (185 x 275 x 40 mm)
Weight
3.4 lbs (1.5 kg)
4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)
Line cord
Detachable 5–15P to C13
Receptacles
(3) 5–15R
ENVIRONMENT
Temperature
32–104°F (0–40°C)
Humidity
0–90%
Altitude
11,500 ft above sea level
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERFACE
Standard
communications
USB Interface
including cable and software
RS-232 Interface
including cable and software
Web/SNMP card
option
N/A
External Web/SNMP card providing UPS
monitoring and receptacle On/Off control
Environmental
monitoring device
N/A
Measures temperature and humidity
(requires Web/SNMP card option)
APPROVALS
UL-1778, cTUVus, FCC, and RoHS
WARRANTY
5 years electronics, 5 years battery warranty (USA & Canada)**
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Web/SNMP adaptor (600VA),
Environmental monitoring sensor (600VA),
power cord with offset/right angle 5-15P plug
INCLUDED IN BOX
ViewPower CD,
5–15P to C13 line cord
*Wall mount brackets add 15mm to each side **Warranty outside of USA & Canada is three years.

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9. Obtaining Service
If the UPS requires service:
1. Use the TROUBLESHOOTING section in this manual to eliminate obvious causes.
2. Verify there are no circuit breakers tripped.
3. Call your dealer for assistance. If you cannot reach the dealer or if they cannot resolve the problem, call
Lowell Manufacturing Company at [phone]. Technical support inquiries can also be made by email
to [email protected]. Please have the following information available BEFORE calling:
• Your name and address.
• The serial number of the unit.
• Where and when the unit was purchased.
• All of the model information about your UPS.
• Any information on the failure, including LEDs that may or may not be illuminated.
• A description of the protected equipment, including model numbers if possible.
• A representative will ask you for the above information and, if possible, help solve the problem
over the phone. In the event that the unit requires factory service, the representative will issue
you a Return Material Authorization number (RMA).
If you are returning the UPS for service, please follow these procedures:
1. Pack the UPS in its original packaging. If the original packaging is no longer available, ask the Lowell
representative about obtaining a replacement set of packaging material. It is important to pack the UPS
properly in order to avoid damage in transit. Never use Styrofoam beads for a packing material.
2. Include a letter with your name, address, daytime phone number, RMA number, a copy of your original
sales receipt, and a brief description of the problem.
3. Mark the RMA number on the outside of all packages. Lowell Manufacturing cannot accept any package
without the RMA number marked on the outside of the boxes.
4. Return the UPS by insured, prepaid carrier to the address provided by the Lowell representative.
Refer to the Warranty statements in this manual for additional details on what is covered.

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10. Limited Warranty
Lowell Manufacturing Company warrants Lowell UPS equipment, when properly applied and operated within
specified conditions, against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of five years (USA & Canada) or three
years (outside USA & Canada) for UPS6LI Series products from the date of purchase. Lowell Manufacturing
Company warrants internal batteries for a period of five years from the date of purchase. For equipment sites
within the United States and Canada, this warranty covers repair or replacement, at the sole discretion of Lowell
Manufacturing Company. The customer is responsible for the costs of shipping the defective product to Lowell
Manufacturing Company. Lowell Manufacturing Company will pay for ground shipment of the repaired or
replacement product. For equipment outside the US & Canada, the warranty does not include shipping to and
from Lowell Manufacturing Company. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser.
If equipment provided by Lowell Manufacturing Company is found to be Dead-on-Arrival (DOA), Lowell
Manufacturing Company will be responsible for the costs of shipping product to and returning equipment from
the customer in a timely manner as agreed to with the customer, once the customer has requested and received
a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. DOA equipment is defined as equipment that does not properly
function according to user documentation when initially received and connected in conjunction with proper
procedures as shown in the user documentation or via support provided by Lowell Manufacturing Company
personnel or authorized agents.
This warranty shall be void if (a) the equipment is repaired or modified by anyone other than Lowell
Manufacturing Company or a Lowell Manufacturing Company approved third party; (b) the equipment is
damaged by the customer, is improperly used or stored, is subjected to an adverse operating environment, or is
operated outside the limits of its electrical specifications; or (c) the equipment has been used or stored in a
manner contrary to the equipment’s operating manual, intended use or other written instructions. Any technical
advice furnished by Lowell Manufacturing Company or a Lowell Manufacturing Company authorized
representative before or after delivery with regard to the use or application of Lowell Manufacturing Company
equipment is furnished on the basis that it represents Lowell Manufacturing Company’s best judgment under the
situation and circumstances, but it is used at the recipient’s sole risk.
EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, Lowell Manufacturing Company DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL Lowell Manufacturing Company BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF Lowell Manufacturing
Company EQUIPMENT, including but not limited to, any costs, lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of
use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, cost of substitutes, or claims by third parties. Purchaser’s sole
and exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty, expressed or implied, concerning Lowell Manufacturing
Company equipment, and the only obligation of Lowell Manufacturing Company under this warranty, shall be
the repair or replacement of defective equipment, components, or parts; or, at Lowell Manufacturing Company’s
sole discretion, refund of the purchase price or substitution of an equivalent replacement product.