PowerStar PS1503 Manual

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POWERSTAR INC.
Operations / Maintenance Manual
Model: PS1503 1500VA Tower UPS
dated 2/13 approved
by navy

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1:
Safety Information
Handling Safety
Electrical Safety
De-energizing Safety
Battery Safety
Battery Replacement and Recycling
Section 2:
Installation
Unpacking
Positioning the UPS
Installing the PS1503 UPS
Accessories.
Preparing the Battery for Transport
Section 3: Operation
UPS Front Panel
UPS Rear Panel
On Battery Operation
Section 4:
User Configurable Items
Section 5:
Storage and Maintenance
Storage
Replacing the Battery Module
Section 6:
Troubleshooting
Contacting
Regulatory and Warranty Information
Regulatory Agency Approvals
Radio Frequency Interference
Declaration of Conformity
Limited Warranty
PS1503, and PowerChute are registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Section 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is designed to prevent blackouts, brownouts, sags,
and surges from reaching your computer and other valuable electronic equipment. The UPS
filters out small utility line fluctuations and isolates your equipment from large disturbances
by internally disconnecting from the utility line. The UPS provides continuous power from its
internal battery until the utility line returns to safe levels.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the warranty.
Handling Safety
The UPS requires two people for installation due to its weight. To lighten the UPS, you may
remove the battery while you position it.
This equipment is intended for installation in a temperature-controlled indoor area free of
conductive contaminants.
Electrical Safety
To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with a 15 Amp maximum
branch circuit over current protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA or country specific electrical code.
Do not work alone under hazardous conditions.
Check that the power cord(s), plug(s), and sockets are in good condition.
To reduce the risk of electric shock when grounding, disconnect the equipment from
the AC power outlet before installing or connecting to other equipment. Reconnect the
power cord only after all connections are made.
Use one hand, whenever possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to avoid a
possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical grounds.
Connect the equipment to a three wire AC outlet (two poles plus ground). The
receptacle must be connected to appropriate branch circuit/mains protection (fuse or
circuit breaker). Connection to any other type of receptacle may result in a shock hazard.
In order to maintain compliance with the EMC directive, output cords attached to the
UPS should not exceed 10 meters in length.

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De-energizing Safety
The equipment has an internal energy source (battery), the output may be energized
when the unit is not connected to an AC power outlet.
To de-energize pluggable equipment, press the OFF button. Disconnect the
equipment from the AC power outlet. Unplug the battery connector. Push the button labeled
to de-energize the capacitors.
Pluggable equipment includes a protective earth conductor that carries the leakage
current from the load devices (computer equipment). Total leakage current must not exceed
3.5 mA.
Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can
reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly
affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended.
Battery Safety
This equipment contains potentially hazardous voltages. Do not attempt to
disassemble the unit. The only exception is for equipment containing batteries. Battery
replacement using the procedures below is permissible. Except for the battery, the unit
contains no user serviceable parts. Repairs are to be performed only by factory trained
service personnel.
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.
Do not open or mutilate batteries. They contain an electrolyte that is toxic and harmful
to the skin and eyes.
Do not connect the terminals of a battery or battery pack with a wire or other
electrically conductive objects.
To avoid personal injury due to energy hazard, remove wristwatches and jewelry such
as rings when replacing the batteries. Use tools with insulated handles.
Replace batteries with the same number and type of batteries or battery packs as
originally installed in the equipment.
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Battery Replacement
Contact Powerstar Inc @ www.powerstarinc.com for information on replacement battery
sets. NSN approval needed.
SECTION 2
Unpacking
Inspect the UPS upon receipt.
Check the package contents. The package contains the UPS, and an accessories kit containing
one CD, one serial cable, one USB cable.

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The UPS is shipped with the battery connected.
Positioning the UPS
Place the UPS where it will be used.
The UPS is heavy select a location sturdy enough to handle the weight.
You must install the UPS in a protected area that is free of excessive dust and has adequate
airflow. If this is a tower unit, ensure the side air vents on the UPS are not blocked.
Allow at least one inch of space on both sides.
Do not operate the UPS where the temperature and humidity are outside
the specified limits. Refer to Specifications at the web site www.powerstarinc.com
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To install the-UPS, follow these basic steps.
Connect the equipment and power to the UPS.
Place the circuit breaker in the on position
Install any options. (SNMP, I/O Relay)
Turn on the UPS.
Connecting Equipment and Power to the UPS
Connect equipment to the UPS.
Turn on the UPS
Press the button on the front panel to power up your UPS. This will power up
connected equipment. (Make sure connected equipment is switched to the ON position.)
The UPS charges its battery when it is connected to utility power. The battery
charges fully during the first four hours of normal operation.
Do not expect full run time during this initial charge period.
Accessories

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The UPS is equipped with an accessory slot, visit the web site, for available accessories. If a
standard accessory (such as an SNMP card) is installed on this UPS, see the Utility CD for
user documentation. For additional computer system security, install PowerChutePlus®
Smart-UPS monitoring software. It provides automatic unattended shutdown capabilities on
most major network operating systems.
Disconnecting the Battery for Transport
Always DISCONNECT THE BATTERY before shipping in compliance with U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. The battery may remain in the UPS; it does
not have to be removed.
Shut down and disconnect any equipment attached to the UPS.
Disconnect the UPS from the power supply.
For shipping instructions and to obtain appropriate packing materials contact us at
www.powerstarinc.com
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OPERATION
Front Panel Operation
Power OFF Power ON
The ON and OFF buttons are used to power the UPS and act as master controls for the
connected equipment. Make sure connected equipment is switched to the ON position. The
UPS remains on as long as it is attached to utility power or if there is sufficient battery reserve.
The five-LED display on the left of the front panel shows the percentage of available
power used by the connected equipment (load). For example, if three Led’s are lit,
the connected load is drawing between 50% and 67% of the UPS capacity. If all five
Led’s are lit, the connected load is drawing between 85% and 100% of capacity.
Thoroughly test your entire system to make sure that the UPS will not become
overloaded. In the graphic to the left, the load capacity threshold is listed next to the LED
(values are not listed on the UPS).
The charger maintains battery charge when the UPS is plugged in and utility voltage is
present.
SELF-TEST

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Automatic Self-Test The UPS performs a self-test automatically when turned on, and every
two weeks thereafter (by default). Refer to User Configurable Items for details on changing
the default interval.
Automatic self-test eases maintenance requirements by eliminating the need for periodic
manual self-tests. During the self-test, the UPS briefly operates the connected equipment on-
battery. If the UPS passes the self-test, it returns to online operation.
If the UPS fails the self-test, the UPS lights the replace battery LED
and immediately returns to on-line operation. The connected equipment is not affected by a
failed test. Recharge the battery for 24 hours and perform another self-test. If it fails, the
battery must be replaced.
Manual Self-Test
Press and hold the
button for a 4 seconds few seconds to initiate the self-test.
UTILITY POWER
During normal operation, the UPS monitors the utility power and delivers power to the
connected equipment. If your system is experiencing excessive periods of high or low
voltage, have a certified electrician check your facility for electrical problems.
Online
The online indicator illuminates when the UPS is supplying utility power to the connected
equipment. If the indicator is not lit, the UPS is supplying battery power and the UPS sounds
an alarm— four beeps every 30 seconds.
Utility Voltage
The UPS has a diagnostic feature that displays the utility voltage. Plug the UPS into the
120V utility power.
Press and hold the button to view the utility voltage bar graph display. After
a few seconds the five-LED display on the right of the front panel shows the
utility input voltage. Refer to the figure at left for the voltage reading (values are
not listed on the UPS).
The UPS starts a self-test as part of this procedure. The self-test does not affect the
voltage display.
The display indicates the voltage is between the displayed value on the list and the next
higher value. For example, with three Led’s lit, the input voltage is between 114 and 124
VAC.
If no Led’s are lit and the UPS is plugged into a working AC power outlet, the line voltage is
extremely low.
If all five Led’s are lit, the line voltage is extremely high and should be checked by an
electrician.
AVR Trim This LED illuminates to indicate the UPS is compensating for a high utility voltage.

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AVR Boost This LED illuminates to indicate the UPS is compensating for a low utility voltage.
BATTERY POWER
If the utility power fails, the UPS can provide power to the connected equipment from its
internal battery for a finite period. The UPS sounds an alarm—four beeps every 30
seconds—while operating on battery power. The alarm stops when the UPS returns to online
operation.
On Battery
When the on battery power indicator is lit the UPS is supplying battery power to the
connected equipment.
The five-LED display on the right of the front panel shows the present charge of the
UPS battery as a percentage of the battery capacity. When all five Led’s are lit, the
battery is fully charged. The Led’s extinguish, from top to bottom, as the battery
capacity diminishes. Refer to the figure at left for the battery capacity threshold
(values are not listed on the UPS).
As a low battery warning, any Led’s illuminated (for the given capacity) flash and the
UPS beeps. The low battery warning default setting can be changed from the rear panel or
through the optional PowerChute software. Refer to Default Settings below for details.
•Overload The UPS emits a sustained alarm tone and the LED illuminates when an
overload condition occurs (that is, when the connected equipment exceeds the specified
“maximum load” as defined in Specifications at www.powerstarinc.com. The alarm remains
on until the overload is removed.
The UPS continues to supply power as long as it is on-line and the breaker does not trip; but,
the UPS will not provide power from batteries in the event of a utility voltage interruption.
Disconnect nonessential equipment from the UPS to eliminate the overload. If a continuous
overload occurs while the UPS is on-battery, the unit turns off output in order to protect the
UPS from possible damage.
•Replace Battery Failure of a battery self-test causes the UPS to emit short beeps for
one minute and the replace battery LED illuminates. LED flashes indicate the battery is
disconnected. The UPS repeats the alarm every five hours. Perform the self-test procedure
after the battery has charged for 24 hours to confirm the replace battery condition. The alarm
stops if the battery passes the self-test.
SHUTDOWN MODE (VIA SOFTWARE OR AN ACCESSORY)

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In shutdown mode, the UPS stops supplying power to the connected equipment, waiting for
the return of utility power. If there is no utility power present, external devices (such as
servers) connected to the computer interface or the accessory slot can command the UPS to
shut down. This normally is done to preserve battery capacity after the shutdown of
protected servers. The UPS scrolls the front panel indicators sequentially in shutdown mode.
REAR PANEL
BASIC CONNECTORS
Serial Port Power management software and interface kits can be used with the UPS. Use
only interface kits supplied or approved. The serial port has been modified for use
with the TriSense interface. If used, connect the interface cable to the DB9 port. Secure the
connector screws to complete the connection.
USB Port
Power management software and interface kits can be used with the UPS. If used, connect
the interface cable to the USB port.
Use a supplied cable to connect to the Serial Computer Interface Port. DO NOT use a
standard serial interface cable since it is incompatible with the UPS connector.
If both a Serial and USB Computer Interface Port are provided they cannot be used simul-
taneously.
TVSS Screw ground
The UPS features a transient voltage surge-suppression (TVSS) screw for connecting the
ground lead on surge suppression devices such as telephone and network line protectors.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
Voltage Sensitivity

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The UPS detects line voltage distortions (such as spikes, notches, dips, and swells) as well
as distortions caused by operation with inexpensive fuel-powered generators. By default, the
UPS reacts to distortions by transferring to on-battery operation to protect the connected
equipment. Where power quality is poor, the UPS may frequently transfer to on-battery
operation. If the connected equipment can operate normally under such conditions, reduce
the sensitivity setting to conserve battery capacity and service life.
To reduce UPS sensitivity, press the voltage sensitivity button . Use a pointed object (such
as a pen) to do so. Press the button once to set sensitivity to medium. Press it again to set
sensitivity to low. Press the button a third time to reset to high sensitivity. You also can
change the sensitivity level through software.
Brightly lit: UPS is set to high sensitivity.
Dimly lit: UPS is set to medium sensitivity.
Off: UPS is set to low sensitivity.
Low Battery Warning Level
7 min Off: Low battery warning interval is about seven minutes
5 min Dimly lit: Low battery warning interval is about five minutes
2 min Brightly lit: Low battery warning interval is about two minutes
The low battery warning beeps to indicate low on- battery run time. It beeps periodically (ap-
proximately three times per minute) when less than seven minutes of run time remain. The
beeps are continuous when only two minutes of run time remain.
This may not be enough time to shut down some protected computer systems. To change
the warning interval default setting, press the voltage sensitivity button while pressing and
holding the front-panel button.
FAULT INDICATORS
Input Circuit Breaker
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If the circuit breaker located on the back of the UPS trips, reduce the load on the UPS by
unplugging equipment and resetting the circuit breaker.
Site Wiring Fault LED: ON DELTA POWER SYSTEMS THIS LED FUNCTION IS DISABLED
On-Battery Operation