Minuteman Pro Series User manual

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© Copyright Para Systems, Inc., 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pro Series Owner's Manual
1. Introduction 2
2. Controls and Indicators 4
3. Installation 5
4. Operation 7
5. Troubleshooting 8
6. Replacing the Battery 9
7. Obtaining Service 11
8. Specifications 12
9. Configurable Parameters & Settings 13
10. Limited Product Warranty 14
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Thank you for purchasing a Minuteman power protection product. It has been designed and
manufactured to provide many years of trouble free service.
Please read the manual before installing your Pro Series UPS as it provides the
information that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the
UPS and batteries allowing you to correctly set up your system for the maxi-
mum safety and performance.
Included is information on customer support and factory service if it is required. If you
experience a problem with the UPS please refer to the Troubleshooting guide in this manual to
correct the problem or collect enough information so that the Minuteman technical support
department can rapidly assist you.
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !
NOTICE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part
15 of FCC Rules and the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus
set out in the Radio Interference of the Canadian Department of Communications. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates and uses radio frequency and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this equipment may cause interference to radio
and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
nRe-orient the receiving antenna
nRelocate the computer with respect to the receiver
nMove the computer away from the receiver
nPlug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
nShielded communications interface cables must be used with this product
After removing your Minuteman UPS from its carton, it should be inspected for damage that may
have occurred in shipping. Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is
found. Warranty claims for damage caused by the carrier will not be honored.
Receiving Inspection
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. HAZARDOUS LIVE PARTS
INSIDE THIS POWER SUPPLY ARE ENERGIZED FROM THE BATTERY EVEN
WHEN THE AC INPUT POWER IS DISCONNECTED.
TO DE-ENERGIZE THE OUTPUTS OF THE UPS:
1. IF THE UPS IS ON PRESS THE ON/OFF BUTTON FOR 1 SECOND
2. DISCONNECT THE UPS FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET
3. TO DEENERGIZE THE UPS COMPLETELY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY.
(SEE SECTION 6 FOR INSTRUCTIONS)
CAUTION! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN
CONDITIONS WHERE LOAD EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CANNOT BE VERIFIED,
DISCONNECT THE UPS FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET BEFORE INSTALL-
ING A COMPUTER INTERFACE CABLE. RECONNECT THE POWER CORD
ONLY AFTER ALL SIGNALING CONNECTIONS ARE MADE.
CAUTION! CONNECT THE UPS TO A TWO POLE, THREE WIRE
GROUNDING AC POWER OUTLET. THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE CONNECTED
TO APPROPRIATE BRANCH PROTECTION (CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE).
CONNECTION TO ANY OTHER TYPE OF RECEPTACLE MAY RESULT IN A
SHOCK HAZARD AND VIOLATE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES
Para Systems Life Support Policy
As a general policy, Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) does not recommend the use of any of its
products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the Para Systems product can
be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety
or effectiveness. Para Systems does not recommend the use of any of its products in direct
patient care. Para Systems will not knowingly sell its products for use in such applications unless
it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to Para Systems that (a) the risks of injury or damage
have been minimized, (b) the customer assumes all such risks, and (c) the liability of Para
Systems Inc. is adequately protected under the circumstances.
Examples of devices considered to be life support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers, nerve
stimulators (whether used for anesthesia, pain relief, or other purposes), auto transfusion devices,
blood pumps, defibrillators, arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers, hemodialysis systems,
peritoneal dialysis systems, neonatal ventilator incubators, ventilators for both adults and infants,
anesthesia ventilators, and infusion pumps as well as any other devices designated as critical by
the United States FDA.
Hospital grade wiring devices and leakage current may be ordered as options on many PARA
SYSTEMS UPS systems. PARA SYSTEMS does not claim that units with this modification are
certified or listed as Hospital Grade by PARA SYSTEMS or any other organization. Therefore,
these units do not meet the requirements for use in direct patient care.
The packing materials that your UPS was shipped in are carefully designed to minimize any
shipping damage. In the unlikely case that the UPS needs to be returned to Minuteman, please
use the original packing material. Since Minuteman is not responsible for shipping damage
incurred when the system is returned, the original packing material is inexpensive insurance.
PLEASE SAVE THE PACKING MATERIALS!
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CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
Press and release the on/off/test button after one beep to turn the unit on or off
(see section 4)
The online/on battery/boost and buck LED illuminates in a steady state when the
UPS is on and supplying AC power to the load, blinks and sounds the audible
alarm when supplying battery power to the load, blinks with no audible alarm
when the automatic voltage regulator is in operation.
The fault LED illuminates when the UPS has detected an internal fault (contact
Minuteman technical support)
The overload LED illuminates when the loads connected to the Ups exceed the
UPS power rating (see section 4)
The replace battery LED illuminates when the UPS has detected that battery
replacement is required (see section 6)
Pro 1400 front panel
Pro 1400
Pro 200 front panel
fault
Pro 200
on-battery overload replace
battery
online on-battery boost and buck
overload
online
boost
online
FRONT PANEL
boost/buck
on-battery replace
battery
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INSTALLATION PLACEMENT
Install the UPS in a temperature controlled environment that is free of conductive contaminants.
Select a location which will provide good air circulation for the UPS at all times. Avoid locations
near heating devices, water or excessive humidity, or where the UPS is exposed to direct sunlight.
Route power cords so they cannot be walked on or damaged.
The site wiring fault LED illuminates when the UPS detects an improperly wired AC power outlet
(120 vac MODELS ONLY) see section 3.
The output power receptacles are NEMA 5-15R type. (IEC output sockets on 230 VAC models)
The input power cord has a NEMA 5-15P connector. (IEC input socket on 230 VAC models)
The input circuit breaker will trip in the event the load exceeds the UPSs power rating.
The RJ-45/RJ-11 modular connectors are used for 10 Base-T network/single line telephone surge
protection (see section 3).
The computer interface port is for UPS monitoring and control (see section 3).
REAR PANEL (120 vac models shown)
Pro 1400 rear panel
Pro 200 rear panel
In Out
In Out
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INSTALLATION
SWF
Interface Port
SWF
Circuit
Breaker
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CHECKING THE SITE WIRING FAULT (120 VAC models only)
After plugging in the UPS check the site wiring fault (SWF) LED on the rear of the unit. If the LED
is illuminated the UPS is plugged into an improperly wired AC outlet.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The PRO Series UPSs will charge the internal batteries whenever the unit is connected to an AC
source. It is recommended that the UPS batteries be charged for a minimum of 4 hours before
use. The UPS may be used immediately however the on battery run time may be less than
normally expected.
CAUTION!
IF THE UPS INDICATES A SITE WIRING FAULT, HAVE A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
CONNECTING YOUR EQUIPMENT
Plug the equipment into the receptacles on the rear of the unit. Insure that
you do not exceed the maximum output rating of the UPS (refer to UPS
back panel or electrical specifications in this manual).
CAUTION!
CONNECTING TO AN AC SOURCE
Plug the UPS into a two pole, three wire, grounded receptacle only. Do not use extension cords or
adapter plugs.
CONNECTING TO THE TELEPHONE/NETWORK SURGE PROTECTION
CONNECTION IS OPTIONAL. THE UPS WORKS PROPERLY WITHOUT A
CONNECTION.
NOTE:
NOTE: CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER INTERFACE PORT IS OPTIONAL. THE UPS
WORKS PROPERLY WITHOUT A CONNECTION.
COMPUTER INTERFACE CONNECTION (OPTIONAL)
Minuteman Power Management software and interface cables kits can be used with the Pro 280
and larger units. Use only Minuteman or Minuteman approved interface cables with these UPSs.
Connect the interface cable to the 9 pin computer interface port on the rear of the UPS. Secure
the connector to the UPS via the screws on the connector housing. Connect the other end of the
cable to the device that will be monitoring/controlling the UPS.
TELEPHONE/NETWORK SURGE PROTECTION CONNECTION (OPTIONAL)
Connect a single line telephone or a 10 Base-T network line to the protection sockets on the rear
of the UPS. This connection will require another length of telephone or network cable. The cable
coming from the telephone service or networked system is connected to the port marked IN, the
OUT port is connected to the equipment to be protected.
DO NOT CONNECT A LASER PRINTER TO THE UPS UNLESS THE UPS IS
RATED 2000VA OR GREATER. A LASER PRINTER DRAWS SIGNIFICANTLY
MORE POWER WHEN PRINTING THAN AT IDLE, AND MAY OVERLOAD THE
UPS.
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LOW BATTERY WARNING
ALARMS
ON BATTERY
When the UPS is operating on the batteries the on-line LED will blink and the audible alarm will
sound every 10 seconds. The alarm will stop once the UPS returns to on-line operation.
UPS FAULT
When the UPS detects a hardware fault the fault LED will illuminate (the PRO 200 will blink all
LEDs) and the UPS will emit a sustained tone. The fault condition can be re-set by turning the
UPS off and then on (see section 5 for more information).
OVERLOAD
When the amount of load attached to the UPS exceeds its power rating the overload LED will
illuminate and the UPS will emit a sustained tone. This alarm will remain on until the excess load
is removed or the UPSs self protection circuit shuts the UPS down.
REPLACE BATTERY
The UPS automatically tests the batterys condition and will illuminate the replace battery LED and
emit a short beep. This tone will be repeated every hour until the battery passes a self test. It is
recommended that the UPS be allowed to charge overnight before performing a battery test to
confirm a replace battery condition.
The UPS will emit a steady tone when the battery reserve runs low. It continues to emit the steady
tone until AC returns or the UPS shuts down from battery exhaustion.
During the self test the UPS will switch to battery power and the on-line LED will blink and the
audible alarm will sound as well. The length of the test that automatically is performed every two
weeks is longer than the start-up or user invoked test. This test will run for approximately fifteen
seconds to measure the batterys capability to provide an acceptable amount of runtime. If the
UPS fails a self test one of the LEDs will remain illuminated indicating the type of problem. (see
section 5 Troubleshooting)
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF
Press and release the switch after one beep to turn the unit on and supply power to the load. The
load are immediately powered while the UPS runs a 5 second self test. Press and release the
switch to turn the unit off. The UPS will continue to charge the batteries whenever it is plugged in
and there is AC present.
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SELF TEST
On / Off / Test Switch
On / Off / TestSwitch
The self test feature is useful to verify the correct operation of the UPS and the condition of the
battery. With the UPS plugged into normal AC press and hold the ON/OFF/TEST SWITCH for 4
seconds (four beeps) then release the switch. The UPS will perform a five second self test.
The UPS will automatically perform a self test on startup and every two weeks.Note:
OPERATION
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Weak or bad batteries/bad battery
connection
Normal operation
UPS will not turn on
All LEDs are flashing
(Pro 200)
Fault LED is
illuminated
The Site Wiring Fault
LED is illuminated
The Online/On battery
LED is illuminated,
but there is no output
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Press On button momentarily, (one
beep) to start UPS
On / Off / Test button not
pushed
UPS operates in
battery mode only,
even though there is
normal AC present
Input AC breaker is tripped
UPS has detected an internal
fault
Reset circuit breaker by pressing
the plunger back in. If circuit
breaker trips after UPS starts up,
reduce the load on the UPS
Call for service
Incorrect service wiring Have a qualified electrician correct
the service wiring
Disconnect the computer cable
from the UPS and press the On
button momentarily. If UPS works
normally, software has control of
the UPS
The UPS is being controlled via
its computer port
The batteries may be weak or at
the end of useful service life
Charge the batteries for 8 hours
and retest. If the backup time is
still less than expected, the
batteries may need to be replaced,
even though the replace battery
LED is not illuminated
UPS does not provide
expected backup time
Check the battery connection and/
or replace the batteries. Follow bat-
tery replacement procedures in sec-
tion 6.
The UPS is performing its intended
function
Replace battery LED is
illuminated
The UPS occaisionally
emits a beep
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Possible CauseSymptom What To Do
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
The PRO Series UPS has an easy to replace hot-swappable battery(s). Please read the
following warning statements before attempting to service the battery(s).
REPLACING THE BATTERY
WARNING!
THIS UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SOURCE CONTAINS POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT
BEYOND BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES BELOW. EXCEPT FOR
THE BATTERY, THIS UPS CONTAINS NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS.
REPAIRS CAN BE PERFORMED BY MINUTEMAN SERVICE PERSONNEL
ONLY
DO NOT OPEN OR MUTILATE BATTERIES. RELEASED ELECTROLYTE
IS HARMFUL TO THE SKIN AND EYES AND MAY BE TOXIC
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION: DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN A FIRE. THE BATTERIES MAY EX-
PLODE.
THE BATTERIES IN THIS UPS ARE RECYCLABLE. DISPOSE OF THE
BATTERIES PROPERLY. THE BATTERIES CONTAIN LEAD AND POSE A
HAZARD TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH IF NOT DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY. REFER TO LOCAL CODES FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
REQUIREMENTS OR RETURN THE BATTERY TO MINUTEMAN.
ALTHOUGH BATTERY SYSTEM VOLTAGES ARE ONLY 12 VDC AND 24
VDC THE BATTERY SYSTEM CAN STILL PRESENT A RISK. THE
CURRENT CAPABILITY OF A BATTERY IS SUFFICENT TO BURN WIRE
OR TOOLS VERY RAPIDLY, PRODUCING MOLTEN METAL. OBSERVE
THESE PRECAUTIONS WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERIES:
1. REMOVE WATCHES, RINGS, OR OTHER METAL OBJECTS;
2. USE HAND TOOLS WITH INSULATED HANDLES;
3. DO NOT LAY TOOLS OR OTHER METAL PARTS ON TOP OF
BATTERIES
REPLACE BATTERIES WITH THE SAME NUMBER AND TYPE AS
ORIGINALLY INSTALLED IN THE UPS. THESE BATTERIES HAVE
PRESSURE OPERATED VENTS.
CAUTION:
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4. Connect the new battery in place of the old one, ensuring that black wire is connected to the
negative (-) terminal and the red wire is connected to the positive (+) terminal. ( the Pro 1400
connectors are keyed) Small sparks at the battery connection are normal.
5. Place the new battery in the case taking care not to pinch any wires.
6. Slide the battery door back into its slot and replace the retaining screw.
7. Dispose of the battery properly at an appropriate recycling facility or return it to the supplier in
the packing material for the new battery. See new battery instructions for more info.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
PLEASE READ THE CAUTIONS SECTION BEFORE ATTMPTING TO REPLACE
THE BATTERIES
1. Lay the unit on its side or bring to the edge of a table.
Remove the retaining screw holding the
battery door in place and slide the door towards the
bottom of the unit.
2. Gently pull out the battery by grasping the battery removal tab
3. Disconnect the two wires (disconnect the connector on the 1400 va unit) connecting the battery
to the UPS. Pull back straight on the connector while wiggling the connector from side to side.
Pro 1400
pull
pull
connect
replace
pull
open
disconnect
connect
disconnect
connect
replace
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