Panamax MB1500 User manual

MB1500
Instructions
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Supply,
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Regufator
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Features:
•
1500
VA
Rated
Battery
Backup
•
True
Sine
Wave
Output
•
AVM
Automatic
Voltage
Monitoring
•
liFT
Linear
Noise
Filtration
Technology
•
Protect
or
Disconnect
Voltage
Protection
•
Voltage
Regulation
•
Dual
learning
IR
Output
Controls
•
BlueBOLPM
Compatible
(with
BlueBOLT-CV1
interface
card,
sold
separately)
or
Fully
Programmable
RS-232
with
Open
Source
Protocol
(Included)
•
Fully
Programmable
•
USB
Interface
• 2
Programmable
Critical
load
Management
AC
Outlet
Banks
• 2
Non
Critical
load
AC
Outlet
Banks
•
Battery
Extension
Pack
Available
To
Extend
Runtime
of
Unit
(Sold
Separately)

Introduction
Thank
you
for
purchasing
a
Panamax
MB1500
Uninterruptible
Power
Supply,
and
congratulations
on
your
choice.
The
MB1500
Uninterrupt-
ible
Power
Supply
features
Panamax's
revolutionary
AVM
(Automatic
Voltage
Monitoring)
circuit,
and
our
exclusive
Linear
Filtering
Technol-
ogy
(LiFT).
Together,
these
technologies
comprise
precisely
what
our
customers
have
come
to
expect
from
Panamax
-
uncompromised
AC
protection
and
purification
.
Table
of
Contents
Features
Descriptions,
Important
Safety
Instructions,
Important
Rack
Mounting
Options
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Front
Panel
Installation
and
Battery
Replacement
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Installation
&
Specifications
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Front
and
Back
Panel
Descriptions
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Operating
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Advanced
Operation
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Setup
Mode
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Communications
Protocol
&
Command
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FCC
Notice,
Contacting
Customer
Service,
Warranty
Information
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Before
You
Begin
UNPACKING
Inspect
the
UPS
upon
receipt.
In
addition
to
this
manual
the
box
should
contain
the
following:
1.
UPS
Unit
2.
DB
9
Serial
Cable
3.
Front
Rack
Mounting
Kit
R
ear
R
ack
Mou
nt
ing
Kit
Availa
bl
e
(sold
separate
l
y)
4.
Software
CD
5.
USB
Cord
®
2011
Panamax
LLC,
1690
Corporate
Circle
,
Petaluma,
CA
94954
•
www.panamax.com
•
707-283-5900
•
Fax
707-283-5901

Features
Descriptions
AVM
Automatic
Over
&
Under
Voltage
Protection
Panamax's
power
monitoring
circuitry
constantly
monitors
the
AC
line
voltage
for
unsafe
voltage
conditions
such
as
momentary
spikes
or
prolonged
over-voltages
and
under-voltages
(brownouts).
These
unsafe
conditions
pose
a
very
danger-
ous
threat
to
all
electronic
equipment
within
the
home.
If
the
MB1500
senses
an
unsafe
power
condition,
it
will
automatically
disconnect
your
equipment
from
the
power
to
protect
equipment
from
damage.
When
MB1500
disconnects
from
the
power,
the
Battery
Backup
Outlets
are
switched
to
battery
power.
When
subjected
to
a
6,000V
(open
circuit
voltage)
I
3,000A
(short
circuit
cur-
rent)
surge,
the
MB1500
limits
its
voltag
e
output
to
less
than
330V
peak,
UL's
lowest
rating.
The
MB1500
will
withstand,
without
damage,
1
O,OOOA
surges
,
far
exceeding
the
UL
requirement
of
only
3000
Ampere
surges.
PROTECT
OR
DISCONNECT
If
the
magnitude
of
the
surge
is
greater
than
the
capacity
of
the
surge
p
rotec
-
tion
component
s,
the
MB1500's
Protect
or
D
isc
onnect
Circuitry
will
disconnect
your
equipment
in
order
to
protect
it.
The
MB1500
will
need
to
be
repaired
or
replaced
by
Panamax
if
this
occurs
within
the
3
yr.
product
warranty.
LIFT
(LINEAR
FILTERING
TECHNOLOGY)
Unfortunately
,
traditional
AC
power
conditioners
have
been
designed
for
unre-
alistic
laboratory
co
nditions.
Prior
technologies,
whether
multiple-pole
or
con
-
ventional
series
-
mod
e
filters,
could
actually
harm
audio
and
video
performance
more
than
they
help,
due
to
t
he
resonant
peaking
of
their
antiquated,
non-linear
designs.
Under
certain
c
onditions,
these
designs
can
actually
add
more
than
10
dB
of
noise
to
the
incoming
AC
line!
Worse
still,
lost
digital
data,
the
need
to
reboot
digital
presets,
or
destruction
of
se
nsitive
dig
ita
l
converters
are
frequently
caused
by
excessi
ve
voltage
spikes
an
d
AC
noise
con
taminating
the
equipment
ground
.
Panama
x's
LiFT
takes
a
different
approach
,
ensuring
optimal
perfor-
man
ce
through
linear
AC
noise
filtering
with
no
ground
contamination.
Important
Safety
Instructions
(Please
read
prior
to
installation)
This
manual
contains
important
in
struc
tions
that
should
be
fol
l
owed
during
in-
stallation
and
maintenance
of
the
MB1500
and
batteries.
Please
read
and
follow
all
instructions
carefully
during
installation
and
operation
of
the
un
it.
Read
this
manual
thoro
ugh
ly
before
attempting
to
unpack,
install
,
or
operate
.
CAUTION!
The
MB1500
must
be
connected
to
an
AC
powe
r
outlet
with
fuse
or
circuit
breaker
protection
.
DO
NOT
plug
the
machine
into
an
outlet
that
is
not
grounded
,
or;
without
GFCI
protection
if
it
is
plugged
into
an
i
solation
transformer
.
If
you
need
to
de-ener
-
gize
this
equipment,
turn
off
and
unplug
the
MB1500.
CAUTION!
DO
NOT
USE
FOR
MEDICAL
OR
LIFE
SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT!
Panamax
does
not
sell
produc
ts
for
life
support
or
med
i
cal
applications
.
DO
NOT
use
in
any
circumstance
that
would
affect
operation
or
safety
of
any
life
support
equipment,
with
any
medica
l
applications,
or
patient
care.
CAUTION!
T
he
battery
can
energize
hazardo
us
live
parts
ins
i
de
even
when
the
AC
input
power
is
disconnected.
CAUTION!
To
prevent
the
risk
of
f
ire
or
electric
shock
ins
tall
ina
temperature
and
humidity
controlled
indoor
area
,
free
of
conductive
con
taminants.
(Please
see
specifications
for
acceptab
le
temperature
and
humidity
range).
CAUTION!
To
reduc
e
the
risk
of
el
ectric
shock,
do
not
remove
the
cover.
No
user
serviceable
parts
in
s
id
e.
(only
qualified
service
profess
i
onals
should
re
-
place
the
battery
pack).
CAUTION!
To
avoid
electrical
shock,
turn
off
the
unit
and
un
plug
it
from
the
AC
power
source
before
installing
a
component.
CAUTION!
DO
NOT
USE
WITH
OR
NEAR
AQUARIUMS!
To
reduce
the
risk
of
fire,
do
no
t
use
with
or
near
aquariums
.
Condensation
from
the
aquarium
can
come
in
contact
with
metal
cur
r
ent
contacts
an
d
cause
the
machin
e
to
short
out.
NOTE:
AC
Power
management
devic
e
s,
suc
h
as
a
UPS
,
have
ce
rtain
limitations
with
regard
to
reactive
loads
and
wa
ttage.
The
MB1500
has
a
handling
capacity
of
1500VA
or
approximately
7.5
amps
.
Excessi
ve
power
cons
umption
beyond
these
s
pecification
s
can
affect
battery
life
and
pe
rformance
.
BEFORE
MOUNTING
INTO
RACK
PLEASE
READ
-
Important
Rack
Mounting
Options
OPTION
1 •
FOR
FLUSH
MOUNT
TO
MOUNT
PRODUC
T
IN
A
FLUSH
POSITION
IN
RELATIONSHIP
WITH
THE
RACK,
USE
THE
HOLES
AS
INDICATED
BELOW.
IMPORTANT
NOTE!
PRODU
CT
MUST
BE
REMOVED
FROM
T
HE
RACK
TO
GET
ACCESS
TO
RELEASE
CLIPS
.
OPTION
2 •
TO
MOUNT
FOR
EASY
FRONT
PANEL
REMOVAL
FOR
ACCESS
TO
RELEASE
CLIPS
US
E
THE
HOLES
AS
INDICATED
BELOW.
FRONT
PANEL
a
pOWER
TO
REMOVE
FRONT
PANEL
RE
MOVE
S
IDE
PANEL
PLATES
F
ROM
BOTH
ENO
S,
A
ND
PUSH
UP
THE
TWO
VERT
ICAL
RE
L
EASE
C
LIPS
AND
PULL
OUTTO
REMOVE
FR
ONT
P
ANE
L.
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=
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FRONT
PANEL
a
pO
WER
......
RELEASE
CLIP

MB1500 FRONT PANEL INSTALLATION
The MB1500 is shipped with the front panel unattached to ensure that no damage is caused during shipping. Before the MB1500 can be used, the front panel must be installed.
A. CAII110N: RISK OF EXPlOSION IF BATTERY
IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE."
L CAII11011: When replacing batteries,
replace with the same type of the original
batteries
C. CAU110N: Bef o re replacing batteries,
remove conductive jewelry such as chains,
wrist watches, and rings. High energy through
conductive materials could cause severe
bums;
D. CAunoN: Do not dispose of batteries in a
fire. The batteries may explode.
E. CAunoN : Do not open or mutilate batter·
ies . Released material is harmful to the skin
and eyes. H may be t ox ic.
~
1. Remove front pan el from shipping
i nse rt s (pi c, CP to pr ovide)
2. Ve rify that th e ba tt ery conn e ct orsa re
co nn e ct e d, r ed - to- red , black - to-b l ack.
If not co nn ec ted, pe rform steps2 and 6 in
the BA TI ERY RE P LA CE MENT se c tion.
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:::dJ .... u
3. (Op tional) Install the supplied ru bb er
en d- ca ps to the sides of the fro nt pane l.
Pu sh t he curved edge of the end- ca pi nt o
t
he mating slots of the front pan e l.
4. Carefully ali gnt he front
panel connect or an dla tc hes
with the MB1 500.
MB1500 BAnERY REPLACEMENT (Part #BC-1500, Contact Panamax to order replacement battery)
.'
I '
5. Gr ad ua ll yap ply pressure to the
left an drighte nd s of the front panel
until you hea r th e latches 'cli ck'.
1. Rem ovet he fr on tp ane l. Remo ve the rubb ere nd cap s and p ull up on th elatchme chan i sm . On ce the lat ch mec ha ni smstops,
gr
adually pull the fr ont p an el off of th e MB150 0.
2. Rem ove th e scre w fr om theba tt er y co nn ec tor secur i ty plate to rel ease
th eb atte ry co n nector.
3. Di s connect both the red and blac kc onnectors .
4. Remove the s cre ws f ro m the battery pack (part nu mbe r BC-1500) and pull the batt ery pa ck out of the unit usi ng the int eg rated handle.
5. In sta ll th enewba tt ery pack int o th euni t. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES
IN THE ORIGINAL BATTERY PACK. IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN FIRE OR
BATTERY LEAKAGE.
8. Rein sta ll th efr on t pa nel per t he Front Panel In sta ll at ion in s tru c ti ons.
6. R eco nn ec t th e batt ery ca ble co nn e ct ors .
WARNING! ALWAYS CONNECT RED to REO and BLACK to BLACK.
Ifthe ca bl e co nn ec t ors do notsnapt oget her eas ily as R ED to R ED a nd BL ACK
to B LAC K, NEVER attemp tto fo r ce th em toge th er or fl ip conn ec torsover
res ultin g in a RED to BLACK c om bi nat io n wh ic hw ill ca u se el ec tric al
spa rki ng, sh oc k,f ire or ex pl os i on ! Cal lcu sto mers erv ice fo r he lp .
7. Re i nstal lthe batte ryc onne ctor
se curity pla te.

Installation
Your
new
MB1500
may
be
used
immediately
upon
receipt.
However,
recharging
the
battery
for
at
least
six
to
eight
hours
is
recommended
to
insure
that
the
battery's
maximum
charge
capacity
is
achieved.
Charge
loss
may
occur
during
shipping
and
storage.
To
recharge
the
battery,
si
mply
leave
the
unit
plugged
into
an
AC
outlet.
The
unit
will
charge
in
both
the
ON
as
well
as
the
OFF
position.
If
you
wish
to
use
the
software,
connect
the
enclosed
USB
cable
to
the
USB
port
on
the
MB1500
and
an
open
USB
port
on
the
computer
or
server
.
DO
NOT
plug
a
space
heater,
vacuum
cleaner,
paper
shredder
or
other
large
electrical
device
into
the
MB1500.
The
power
de-
mands
of
these
devices
will
overload
and
possibly
damage
the
unit.
Plug
the
MB1500
into
a 2
pole
, 3
wire
grounded
receptacle
.
Make
sure
the
wall
branch
outlet
is
protected
by
a
fuse
or
cir-
cuit
breaker
and
does
not
service
equipment
with
large
electrical
demands
(e.
g.
refrigerator,
copier,
etc
.)
Avoid
using
extension
cords.
If
used,
the
extension
cord
must
be
UL
or
CSA
Listed,
minimum
14
AWG
,
3-wire
grounded
,
and
rated
for
15
Amps
.
Press
the
power
switch
on
the
front
panel
to
turn
the
MB1500
on.
The
display
will
say
"
Initializing",
followed
by
the
normal
op-
eration
screen.
The
rear
panel
circuit
breakers
will
open
and
power
to
the
connected
equipment
will
be
turned
OFF
if
an
overload
is
detected.
To
correct
this,
turn
th
e
MB1500
off,
unplug
at
least
one
piece
of
equipment,
wait
1
0
seconds,
check
to
make
sure
that
the
circuit
breakers
are
reset
,
and
turn
the
unit
on
.
Specifications
Input
Voltage
90-140
Vac
Frequency
57
-
63
Hz
AC
Power
Surge
Protection:
AVM
(Automatic
Voltage
Monitoring)
Current
Rating
12
A
maximum
(7
.5A
maximum
battery
load
recommended)
Overvoltage
Shutoff,
fast
rise:
150
±
5
v
Overvoltage
Shutoff,
slow
rise:
140
± 5v
Undervoltage
Shutoff:
90
±
5 v
Noise
Attenuation:
10
dB@
1OkHz,
40
dB@
100kHz,
50
dB@
500kHz
linear
Attenuation
Curve:
From
0.05
-
100
Ohms
line
imp
e
dance
Automatic
Voltage
Regulation
,
Sensitive
Mode
Capture
Range:
98-135
v
The
MB1500
will
automatically
charge
the
battery
whenever
it
is
plugged
into
an
AC
outlet.
To
mainta
in
opt
i
mal
battery
ch
arge,
leave
the
MB1500
plugged
into
an
AC
outlet
at
all
times.
NOTE:
To
store
your
MB1500
for
an
extended
period,
cover
it
and
store
with
the
battery
fully
charged.
Recharge
the
battery
every
three
months
to
ensure
battery
life
.
Communication
Interface
The
RS
-
232
communication
card
provided
with
the
MB1500
al-
lows
connection
and
commu
ni
cation
between
the
MB1500
and
an
automation,
media
server
,
or
computer
system.
This
allows
the
installer
to
program
a
number
of
variables
including
the
Crit
i-
cal
Load
Battery
Threshold
.
See
the
software
documentation
for
more
information
.
BlueBOLT™
Compatible
(
with
BlueBOLT
-
CV1
interface
card,
sold
separate
l
y)
:
provides
remote
access
to
reboot
co
m
ponents
,
pow-
er
equipment
on
or
off
,
and
monitor
power
quality
from
anywhere
in
the
wo
r
ld
.
Contact
Panamax
for
pr
ice
and
a
vailability
.
External
Battery
Connectors
Panamax
's
BATI1500-EXT
external
battery
pack
(sold
sepa-
rately)
offers
extended
battery
runtime
when
used
in
conjunc-
tion
with
the
Panamax
MB1500.
Contact
Panamax
for
price
and
availability.
Automatic
Voltage
Regulation,
Sensitive
Mode
Output
Range:
Automatic
Voltage
Regulation
,
Standard
Mode
Capture
Range:
Automatic
Voltage
Regulation
,
Standard
Mode
Output
Range:
UPS
Output
Voltage
Frequency
UPS
Output
Capacity
UPS
Backup
Time.
(full
load)
UPS
Backup
Time.
(half
load)
Transfer
Ti
me
120
±
5%
93-140V
120
±
10%
120
± 5
V
True
Sine
Wave
60Hz±
1%
1500VA
900W
@
0.6pf
12
minutes
32
minutes
<
4ms
Temperature
Rating-Un
i
ts
are
considered
acceptable
for
use
in
a
max
ambient
Of
40
o
(or
"0-
40
o
C
for
ambient
Operation

Front and Back Panel Descriptions
Power Switch
Press to turn the
MB1500 ON or OFF.
IR Detector
IR Detector, for
sampling IR remote
control signals.
Menu Navigation Knob
Rotate clockwise to navigate to the
next screen, counter-clockwise to
return to the previous screen, push
to select menu item.
OVOLTSIN
MENU
Line Fault Indicator
Status Display
LCD displays status and
menu navigation items.
Removable Battery
Access Panel
Easy to remove for
battery access and
replacement.
MB1500
Outlet Banks 1, 2, 3, and 4 Indicators
Illuminated blue when outlet bank is switched on . This LED will illuminate in red to warn the user that a wiring prob l em such as a bad/missing
ground or reversed wiring exists within the AC receptacle. If illuminated, disconnect all equip-
ment and contact an electrician to insure outlet is properly wired.
Outlet Bank 2- Critical-Load Outlets
Two battery powered, AVM protected
outlets for critical-load equipment en-
sures temporary uninterrupted operation
of connected equipment during a pow er
failure .
Outlet Bank 1- Critical-Load Outlets
Two battery powered, AVM protected
outlets for critical-load equipment en-
sures temporary uninterrupted operation
of connected equipment during a powe r
failure.
External Battery
Connectors
Allows for optional
external battery ad-
dition.
USB to Computer
USB port allows
communication
between MB1500
and computer.
AC Power Cord
Captive, heavy-
duty shielded
power cord.
@
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Unit Circuit
Breaker
Outlet Bank 4-
Non-Critical-Load Outlets
Two battery powered , AVM
protected outlets for c onnected
equipment ensures temporary
uninterrupted operation of
co nnected equipment during
a power failur e. These outlets
will shut off when the batt er i es
drain to a design a ted level
Outlet Bank 3-
Non-Critical-Load Outlets
Two batt ery powered. A VM
protected outlets for connected
equipment ensures tempor a ry
uninterrupted operation of
connected equipment during
Circuit Breakers for
Overload Protection
Resettable circuit
breakers provide
optimal over l oad
prot ec tion .
RS-232 Serial Communication Port
The s erial port allows connection and co mmunica-
tion betw een t he MB1500 and an automa t ion , media
server, or computer sys tem . This allow sthei nstaller to
program a numb erof variables includin g th e Critical
Load B attery Threshold . See the software documenta -
tion for more i nf ormation.
IR Control Section
Ind ic at or LE D's - Indicate s
status IR Output Jacks
- Standa rd1 /8 " (3 . 5mm)
mon oj ac k fo rc onnection to
an IR flash er (IR flashers not
included )
to
reserve remaining battery
ch arge for the critical load
outlet s.
a power failure . Th ese outl ets
will shut off when the batteries
drain to a designated level
to re se rve rem a ining battery
charge for the cr itical l oad
outlets.
Blu e BOLT -CV 1 Card (sold se parately ) allows for ad-
ditional functi ons, s uch as remote diag nosti cs, control
of individual ou tl et banks, and c onfiguration of ema il
alerts. Contact Panamax for price and ava il ab ility.

Operating
Modes
Normal
Operation
(Utility
Power)
Mode
When
connected
to
a
live
power
source,
the
MB1500
provides
power
and
is
ready
to
provide
protection
from
under-
and
overvoltages.
Rotate
the
navigation
dial
to
scroll
through
the
screens
.
0
SETUP
Normal
Operation
Screen
120
VOLTS
UTILITY
POWER
Automatic
Voltage
Regulation
(AVR)
Mode
Sensitive
AVR
setting:
when
receiving
input
voltages
of
98
VAC
-
140
VAC,
the
MB1500
supplies
a
regulated
voltage
of
120
VAC
±
5%.
Stan-
dard
AVR
setting:
when
receiving
input
voltages
of
93
VAC
-
145
VAC,
the
MB1500
supplies
a
regulated
voltage
of
120
VAC
±
10%.
AVR
OFF
setting:
AVR
is
disabled,
no
voltage
correction.
UPS
Mode
In
the
event
of
a
loss
of
power
to
the
unit,
over-voltage,
or
under-volt
-
age,
the
MB1500
will
function
as
a
battery
back-up.
An
audible
alarm
will
sound
and
the
display
will
indicate
the
fault
as
well
as
the
number
of
minutes
of
battery
life
remaining.
UPS
Mode
Screen
Setup
Mode
The
setup
menu
allows
the
user
to
adjust
several
of
the
operating
pa-
rameters
of
the
unit.
Setup
Menu
Navigation
Clockwise
(CW)
rotation
of
the
navigation
dial
advances
the
menu
to
the
next
item.
If
the
menu
is
at
the
last
item,
SYSTEM
INFO,
return
to
Normal
Operation
Mode.
Counter
clockwise
(CCW)
rotation
of
the
navigation
dial
sends
the
menu
to
the
previous
item.
If
the
menu
is
at
the
first
item,
DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS,
it
will
return
to
Normal
Operation
Mode.
Pressing
the
navigation
dial
selects
the
current
menu
item.
If
there
is
no
activity
of
the
navigation
dial
for
60
seconds
,
the
menu
will
automatically
return
to
Normal
Operation
Mode.
Parameter
Selection
and
Adjustment
CW
rotation
of
the
navigation
dial
INCREASES
the
selected
parameter,
or
advances
to
the
NEXT
available
value.
CCW
rotation
of
the
navigation
dial
DECREASES
the
selected
parameter,
or
goes
back
to
the
PREVIOUS
value
.
Pressing
the
navigation
dial
selects
the
current
parameter
value.
If
there
is
no
activity
of
the
navigation
dial
for
60
seconds,
it
will
return
to
Normal
Operation
Mode
.
If
the
BACK
parameter
is
selected,
it
will
return
to
the
menu
item
selection.
Display
Brightness
Display
Brightness
adjusts
the
brightness
of
the
display
backlight.
Display
Scroll
Mode
If
enabled,
the
display
will
automatically
advance
to
the
next
screen
after
the
designated
interval
{5
SEC,
10
SEC}.
Display
Sleep
Mode
With
Display
Sleep
Mode
enabled,
the
Display
will
go
to
the
lowest
brightness
setting
(25%)
after
the
designated
time
of
inactivity
of
the
Navigation
Dial
{30
SEC,
60
SEC}.
The
display
will
return
to
the
set
brightness
level
upon
entering
Setup
Mode,
or
UPS
Mode
.
Automatic
Regulation
Setup
Setup
for
Automatic
Voltage
Regulation
parameters:
Off,
Standard
Mode
,
Sensitive
Mode.
Outlet
Bank
3
Setup
Adjusts
the
battery
charge
threshold
in
which
Outlet
Bank
3
is
shut
off
to
conserve
power
for
the
critical
loads
connected
to
Outlet
Bank
1
&
2.
If
set
to
OFF,
Outlet
Bank
3
will
shut
off
immediately
when
the
unit
goes
into
UPS
Mode.
Outlet
Bank
4
Setup
Adjusts
the
battery
charge
threshold
in
which
Outlet
Bank
4
is
shut
off
to
conserve
power
for
the
critical
loads
connected
to
Outlet
Bank
1
&
2.
If
set
to
OFF,
Outlet
Bank
4
will
shut
off
immediately
when
the
unit
goes
into
UPS
Mode.
External
Battery
If
using
the
external
battery
,
BATI1500-EXT,
set
to
YE
S
IR1
and
IR2
Control
Setup
IR1
Control
Setup
is
a
two-step
process
in
which
the
IR
remote
control
signal
is
sampled,
and
tested
by
outputting
the
learned
signal
on
the
output
jack.
IR
Output
Delay
IR
Output
Delay
is
the
time
delay
before
outputting
the
IR
signals
on
the
IR
output
jacks
after
the
unit
goes
into
UPS
mode
.
IR
Output
Delay
time
starts
at
0
sec,
incremented
in
5
sec
intervals,
with
a
maximum
value
of
60
sec.
Setup
Buzzer
Mode
Change
the
UPS
BUZZER
MODE
to
set
it
to
on
or
off
.
UPS
Test
Mode
UPS
Test
Mode
places
the
unit
in
UPS
Mode
temporarily
to
verify
that
the
UPS
inverter
can
adequately
supply
the
connected
load.
System
Info
Displays
Panamax
MB1
50
0-
UPS,
firmware
revision
,
and
IP
address
(with
optional
TC
P/IP
card
installed).

Advanced Operation
A connection to a UPS can benefit projector bulbs, server based prod-
ucts, and units with volatile electronic memories found in but not limited
to High-End Home Theater equipment. The MB1500 takes this to the
next level with a number of features designed specifically for AC Power
back up applications.
Critical Load Function
One of the user programmable settings in the MB1500 software is the
Low Battery Non-Critical Load (NCL) Shutoff threshold. This sets the
battery capacity level at the point where the NCL outlets are turned off
and all remaining battery power is reserved for equipment plugged into
the 4 critical load outlets. This value is stored i nternally by the UPS and
is not dependent on having the software running on a computer.
Patent-pending Learning IR Control
The learning IR function lets you program the MB1500 to send standby
or shut-down commands to components such as DLP ceiling projec-
tors. If the power fails, the projector's lamps are turned off while the
MB1500 continues providing battery power to the projector's cooling
fan. Proper shutdown is ensured and expensive lamps are protected
from damage.
NOTE: This function should only be used with discrete IR codes.
Programming an On/Off toggle command could result in the
equipment being turned ON during a power failure!
IR Power Failure Operation
The MB1500 can learn two IR commands . The learned commands will
be transmitted on both output jacks so you have the ability to control
2 different pieces of equipment or use a2- step macro for one com -
ponent.
1. After a power failure and the selected delay, the IR codes will be
sent to both outputs . The IR LED's will flash once per second during the
delay time and will stop flashing after the IR code is sent.
2. If the delay settings are the same for both IR1 and IR2, the IR2 code
will be sent to both outputs 2 seconds after IR1.
3. TheIR commands will also be transmitted immediately after the bat-
tery charge falls below the critical load battery threshold . This ensures
that equipment will be shutdown properly if the MB1500's load level is
extremely high and the backup time would be less than the selected
IR output delay.
4. There is no IR output after the power is restored to the system.
To program IR output:
1. From the setup menu, turn the Menu Navigation Knob untiiiR1 Setup
is displayed. Push the Menu Navigation Knob to select.
2. Turn the Menu Navigation Knob untiiiR1 Program is displayed.
3. The screen will display the message "READYTO SAMPLE REMOTE ".
Press the button on the remote.
4. If the signal was learned, then the screen will display the message
" IR1 SAMPLED" and advance to the "TEST IR" screen . Press the navi-
gation knob to test.
5. If the signal was not learned, the screen will display the message
"IR1 SAMPLE FAIL", then it wil l return to the IR1 Program screen. Re-
peat steps 3 and 4.
6. To program another IR device, from the Setup menu , turn the Menu
Navigation Knob untiiiR2 Setup is displayed. Follow steps 3-5.

Setup
Mode
Flowchart
SEL
BACK
I
SEL1
SCROLL
MODE
XXX
BACK
I
SEL,
SLEEP
MODE
XXX
BACK
I
SEL,
AVRMODE
XXX
SEL
BATTERY
XXX
BANK4SETUP
SEL
BATTERY
XXX
SEL
USE
EXTERNAL
BATTERY
YES/NO
SEL
IRl
TEST
IRl
PROGRAM
IRl
SAMPLE
FAIL
SEL---4
IRl
SAMPLED
IR2
SETUP
SEL
IR2TEST
IR2
PROGRAM
IR2
SAMPLE
FAIL
Fail
BACK
IR2
SAMPLED
~Pass
SEL
BACK
SEL
1
BUZZER
MODE
XXX
SEL
1
RUN
TEST?
XXX
SYSTEM
INFO
~
SEL
PANAMAX
MBlSOO
FIRMWARE
REV
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Communications Protocol
RS-232 Communications Protocol & Command Set
The RS-232 serial interface can be used in the following ways:
1. Initial system setup. An installer can use a notebook computer to
set the variables within the Power Control software. Once the setup is
completed, the notebook computer can be disconnected. All settings are
stored in the MB1500.
2. Connection to a PC or Network: Functionality is very similar to a stan-
dard UPS with a PC. The MB1500 can provide continued power to main-
tain recording capabilities of any number of devices in the event of a
black out or brown out. It is also capable of saving open documents and
shutting down the PC during extended power failures. This requires a
permanent RS-232 connection to the PC and having the Power Control
software running in the background on the PC. (Windows based OS only;
Mac Energy Saver software compatible)
3. Integration with sophisticated automation systems like AMX® and
Crestron®: The serial communications command set and protocol is
open and is published later in this manual. This information can be used
by the automation system programmer for both MB1500 control by the
automation system and reporting of power events by the MB1500 to the
automation system.
Command Set/Status Messaging
The following commands are applicable when communicating with your
MB1500 using the included RS-232 interface. These commands can
also be used when directly connecting to the device via Telnet protocol
with the BlueBOLT-CV1 interface card (sold separately).
Connector Pin-out:
Pin 2, Transmit. The MB1500 transmits data on this pin.
Pin 3, Receive. The MB1500 receives data on this pin.
Pin 5, SG (signal ground).
Baud Rate: 9600 bps
Start Bits:
Data Bits:
Stop Bits:
Parity:
Flow Control:
1
8
1
None
None
RS232 Pin-out
Pin 3 - Receive Pin 3 - Receive 3
Pin 5- Signal Ground
Controller Commands
Commands and responses are in the form of ASCII character strings terminated
with a carriage return (<CR>,OCh, 13d). If the state variable LINEFEED MODE =
ON, a linefeed character (<LF>, OAh, 1 Od) will follow the carriage return.
Incoming messages (to the MB1500) shall be terminated with one of the follow-
ing characters: NUL (OOh, OOd), carriage return, or line feed.
The MB1500 shall discard the incoming message under the following condi-
tions: The message overruns the receiver buffer (32 characters). No terminating
character (NUL, <CR>, <LF>) is received within 500ms of receipt of the last
character. The following are commands sent by the controlling equipment to
the MB1500.
NOTE: Responses are only transmitted automatically if unsolicited feedback is
enabled (!SET _FEEDBACK)
ALL ON
Turns on all outlets. Turn on is immediate with no delay.
Send to UPS: !ALL_ON<CR>
If power is not switched off due to low battery conditions:
Action: Turn on Outlet Bank 1&2
Response from UPS: $BANK 1= ON<CR>
$BANK 2= ON<CR>
If UPS battery level > Shutoff Threshold
Action: Turn on Outlet Bank 3&4
Response from UPS: $BANK 3= ON<CR>
$BANK 4= ON<CR>
If UPS battery level < Shutoff Threshold
Action: Turn off Outlet Bank 3&4
Response from UPS: $BANK 3= OFF<CR>
$BANK 4= OFF<CR>
$BATTERY = charge%<CR>
Action: Activate Power Button
Response from UPS: $BUTTON = ON<CR>
ALL OFF
Turns off all outlets. Turn off is immediate with no delay.
Send to UPS: !ALL_ OFF,
Action: All outlets will turn off
$BANK 1= OFF<CR>
$BANK 2= OFF<CR>
$BANK 3= OFF<CR>
$BANK 4= OFF<CR>
Response from UPS: $BUTTON = OFF<CR>