Powerware 5105 User manual

powerware®5105
User’s Guide
450–1500 VA
www.powerware.com

Requesting a Declaration of Conformity
Units that are labeled with a CE mark comply with the following harmonized standards and EU directives:
SHarmonized Standards: EN 50091-1-1 and EN 50091-2
SEU Directives: 73/23/EEC, Council Directive on equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
93/68/EEC, Amending Directive 73/23/EEC
89/336/EEC, Council Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility
92/31/EEC, Amending Directive 89/336/EEC relating to EMC
The EC Declaration of Conformity is available upon request for products with a CE mark. For copies of the EC
Declaration of Conformity, contact:
Powerware Corporation
Koskelontie 13
FIN-02920 Espoo
Finland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Powerware is a registered trademark and Advanced Battery Management (ABM) is a trademark of Powerware
Corporation.
ECopyright 1999-2001 Powerware Corporation, Raleigh, NC, USA. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced in any way without the express written approval of Powerware Corporation.

Class A EMC Statements
FCC Part 15
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.
ICES-003
This Class A Interference Causing Equipment meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
EN50091-2
Some configurations are classified under EN50091-2 as “Class-A UPS for Unrestricted Sales Distribution.” For these
configurations, the following applies:
WARNING This is a Class A-UPS Product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case, the user may be required to take additional measures.

Special Symbols
The following are examples of symbols used on the UPS to alert you to important information:
Risk of Electric Shock
Do Not Open Cover
CAUTION
CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock,
Do not remove cover (or back)
No user-serviceable parts inside
Refer servicing to the factory
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Indicates that a risk of electric shock is present and the
associated warning should be observed.
CAUTION: REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL - Refer to your operator’s manual for
additional information, such as important operating and maintenance
instructions.
This symbol indicates that you should not discard the UPS or the UPS batteries
in the trash. The UPS may contain sealed, lead-acid batteries. Batteries must be
recycled.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Powerware 5105 – One of the Best! 1..................................
2 Installation 3.....................................................
Inspecting the Equipment 3........................................................
Safety Precautions 3............................................................
Installing the UPS 4.............................................................
UPS Rear Panels 6..............................................................
3 Operation 9......................................................
Turning the UPS On 9............................................................
Starting the UPS on Battery 9....................................................
Turning the UPS Off 9...........................................................
Standby Mode 9...............................................................
UPS Front Panel 10..............................................................
AC Input LEDs 11.............................................................
Battery Charge LEDs 11........................................................
Load Level LEDs 12...........................................................
Initiating the Self-Test 12..........................................................
4 Configuration 13...................................................
Why Change Factory Defaults? 13....................................................
Nominal Input Voltage 13.......................................................
Other Settings 13.............................................................
Configuration Mode 13...........................................................
5 UPS Maintenance 17...............................................
UPS and Battery Care 17..........................................................
Storing the UPS and Batteries 17..................................................
When to Replace Batteries 17......................................................
Replacing Batteries 18............................................................
Testing New Batteries 22..........................................................
Recycling the Used Battery 22......................................................
6 Additional UPS Features 23..........................................
Communication Port Configurations 23................................................
Communication Indicator 23......................................................
Pin Out 23..................................................................

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Network Transient Protector 25.....................................................
Load Segments (1000-1500 VA Models Only) 26..........................................
Option Modules (1000-1500 VA Models Only) 26.........................................
7 Specifications 27..................................................
8 Troubleshooting 31.................................................
Audible Alarms and UPS Conditions 31................................................
Silencing an Audible Alarm 31....................................................
Service and Support 33...........................................................

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CHAPTER 1
POWERWARE 5105 – ONE OF THE BEST!
The PowerwareR5105 uninterruptible power system (UPS) protects
your sensitive electronic equipment from basic power problems such as
power failures, power sags, power surges, brownouts, and line noise.
Power outages can occur when you least expect it and power quality can
be erratic. These power problems have the potential to corrupt critical
data, destroy unsaved work sessions, and damage hardware — causing
hours of lost productivity and expensive repairs.
With the Powerware 5105, you can safely eliminate the effects of power
disturbances and guard the integrity of your equipment. The Powerware
5105’s flexibility to handle an array of network devices makes it the
perfect choice to protect your LANs, servers, and workstations.
1000–1500 VA Models450–700 VA Models
Figure 1. Powerware 5105
Because an integral part of power protection is power management
software, the Powerware 5105 comes fully equipped with a
communication port, serial cable, and a CD containing both LanSafe III
for networked systems and FailSafe III for standalone systems.

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Providing outstanding performance and reliability, the Powerware
5105’s unique benefits include the following:
SAdvanced Battery Management (ABMt) doubles battery service life,
optimizes recharge time, and provides a warning up to 60 days before
the end of useful battery life.
SBuck and Double Boost regulation ensures consistent voltage to your
load by correcting voltage fluctuations without using battery power.
SSequential shutdown and load management through separate
receptacle groups, called load segments.
SHot-swappable batteries simplify maintenance by allowing you to
replace batteries safely without powering down the critical load.
SNetwork Transient Protector guards your modem, fax machine, and
other network communications equipment from surges.
SStart-on-battery capability allows you to power up the UPS even if
utility power is not available.
SOptional power communication cards provide enhanced
communication capabilities for increased power protection and
longer battery backup times.
SThe Powerware 5105 is backed by worldwide agency approvals.

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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
This section explains:
SEquipment inspection
SSafety precautions
SUPS installation
SUPS rear panels
Inspecting the Equipment
If any equipment has been damaged during shipment, keep the shipping
cartons and packing materials for the carrier or place of purchase and
file a claim for shipping damage. If you discover damage after
acceptance, file a claim for concealed damage.
To file a claim for shipping damage or concealed damage: 1) File with
the carrier within 15 days of receipt of the equipment; 2) Send a copy of
the damage claim within 15 days to your service representative.
Safety Precautions
Read the following precautions before you install the UPS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions that you
should follow during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Please
read all instructions before operating the equipment and save this manual for future
reference.

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WARNING
SThis UPS contains its own energy source (batteries). The output receptacles may
carry live voltage even when the UPS is not connected to an AC supply.
SDo not remove or unplug the input cord when the UPS is turned on. This removes
the safety ground from the UPS and the equipment connected to the UPS.
STo reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, install this UPS in a temperature and
humidity controlled, indoor environment, free of conductive contaminants. Ambient
temperature must not exceed 40°C (104°F). Do not operate near water or
excessive humidity (95% max).
STo comply with international standards, the sum of earth leakage current from the
load connected to the UPS must not exceed 1.5 mA.
Installing the UPS
The following steps explain how to install the UPS. Figure 2 shows a
typical installation only. See “UPS Rear Panels” on page 6 for the rear
panel of each model.
NOTE Do not make unauthorized changes to the UPS; otherwise, damage may occur
to your equipment and void your warranty.
1. If you are installing power management software, connect your
computer to the UPS communication port using the supplied
communication cable.
Some power management software has a Load Segment feature
that allows you to control UPS output receptacles. If you plan
to use this feature, read the appropriate sections of your power
management software manual before you install the UPS.
2. On 230V models, plug the UPS power cord into the input
connector on the UPS rear panel.

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UPS
This is a typical setup;
your setup may vary.
NOTE
Load
1
Connect communication
cable from computer to
UPS (optional)
Connect UPS to power
4
Connect equipment
to UPS
5
Press the ON button
(on the front panel)
2&3
Figure 2. Typical UPS Installation (120V Model Shown)
3. Plug the UPS power cord into a power outlet.
The UPS conducts a self-test and enters Standby mode. If a red
Site Wiring Fault or Battery Service indicator stays on, see
Table10onpage31.
Site Wiring Fault
Indicator
Battery Service
Indicator
Figure 3. Fault Indicators

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NOTE Low voltage models may not recognize 50-Hz outlets. If the UPS does not start
when connected to a 50-Hz outlet, unplug the UPS. Press and hold the On button for
3 seconds to start the UPS on battery and reconfigure the nominal input voltage to
110V (see ”Configuration Mode” on page 13). Turn the UPS off. Wait for 30 seconds.
Then plug the UPS into the outlet.
4. Plug the equipment to be protected into the UPS output
receptacles.
DO NOT protect laser printers with the UPS because of the
exceptionally high power requirements of the heating elements.
5. Start the UPS by pressing the On button as shown in Figure 2.
The Power On indicator illuminates indicating that power is
available from the UPS output receptacles.
The installation is complete. To learn how to operate the UPS,
see “Operation” on page 9. To change the factory-set defaults,
see “Configuration” on page 13.
NOTE The batteries charge to 90% capacity in approximately 4 hours. However, it is
recommended that the batteries charge for 24 hours after installation or long-term
storage.
UPS Rear Panels
This section shows the rear panels of the Powerware 5105 models.
Communication Port
Four 5-15 Receptacles
Network Transient
Protector
6-ft Power Cord
with 5-15 Plug
Reset Button
Figure 4. 450–700 VA, 120V Rear Panel

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Communication Port
6-ft Power Cord
with 5-15 Plug
Load Segment 1
(Three 5-15
Receptacles)
Load Segment 2
(Three 5-15
Receptacles)
Option Slot
Network
Transient Protector
Figure 5. 1000–1500 VA, 120V Rear Panel
Communication Port
Four 10A, IEC-320
Receptacles
Network Transient
Protector
10A, IEC-320 Input
Connector with
6.3A, 250V Fuse
Figure 6. 450–700 VA, 230V Rear Panel

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Communication Port
10A, IEC-320
Input Connector
Option Slot
Input Circuit
Breaker
Load Segment 1
(Three 10A, IEC-320
Receptacles)
Network
Transient Protector
Load Segment 2
(Three 10A, IEC-320 Receptacles)
Figure 7. 1000–1500 VA, 230V Rear Panel

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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION
This section describes:
STurning the UPS on and off
SStarting the UPS on battery
SStandby mode
SThe UPS front panel and LEDs
SInitiating the self-test
Turning the UPS On
After the UPS is connected to a power outlet, it conducts a self-test and
enters Standby mode. To turn on the UPS, press the On buttononthe
front panel (shown in Figure 8). The Power On indicator illuminates
indicating that power is available from the UPS output receptacles.
Starting the UPS on Battery
To turn on the UPS without using utility power, press and hold the
On button for three seconds. When the UPS starts on battery, it does
not conduct a self-test to conserve battery power.
Turning the UPS Off
To turn off the UPS, press the Off button on the front panel and then
unplug the UPS from the power outlet. If you do not unplug the UPS, it
remains in Standby mode.
Standby Mode
When the UPS is turned off and plugged into a power outlet, the UPS is
in Standby mode. The battery recharges when necessary and the Power
On indicator is off, indicating that power is not available from the UPS
output receptacles.

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UPS Front Panel
The UPS front panel LEDs indicate how the UPS is operating and also
alert you of potential power problems. Figure 8 shows the UPS front
panel indicators and controls.
Site Wiring Fault Indicator
On Button
Off Button
Test/Alarm Reset Button
AC Input LEDs Load Level LEDs
Communication Indicator
Battery Charge LEDs
Battery Service Indicator Power On Indicator
Figure 8. UPS Front Panel
The following sections describe the LED functions during normal
operation. If any LEDs are red, see Table 10 on page 31 to identify and
correct the problem.

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AC Input LEDs
The AC Input LEDs show information about the utility power coming
intotheUPS(seeFigure9).
Normal Utility Input (Buck and Single Boost)
Double Boost is on
Figure 9. AC Input LEDs (Normal Mode)
The second LED indicates that the UPS is operating normally from
utility power. The UPS provides consistent voltage with the Buck and
Single Boost feature.
The third LED indicates that the UPS is using the Double Boost feature
to automatically correct voltage fluctuations.
If any AC Input LEDs are red, see page 32 for more information.
Battery Charge LEDs
The Battery Charge LEDs show information about the UPS batteries (see
Figure 10).
66–90% 33–66%>90%
Figure 10. Battery Charge LEDs (Normal Mode)
Each LED represents the approximate percentage of battery charge.
When the battery is fully charged (greater than 90%), the top three
LEDs illuminate. If the battery capacity is between 66% and 90%, the
second and third LEDs illuminate. The third LED illuminates if the
battery charge is between 33% and 66%.
If any Battery Charge LEDs are red, see pages 32 and 33 for more
information.

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Load Level LEDs
The front panel displays the total load current or watts plugged into the
UPS(seeFigure11).
33–66% 5–33%66–100%
Figure 11. Load Level LEDs (Normal Mode)
Each LED represents 1/3 of a full load rating. When the UPS is
approximately fully loaded (66–100%), all three LEDs illuminate. If the
load is 33–66% of UPS capacity, the third and fourth LEDs illuminate.
The last LED illuminates if the load is between 5% and 33%.
If any Load Level LEDs are red, see page 33 for more information.
Initiating the Self-Test
Press and hold the button for three seconds to initiate the self-test.
During the test, individual LEDs illuminate as various parts of the UPS
are checked. If the UPS finds a problem, an LED indicates where the
problem is. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 31.
NOTE All three Battery Charge LEDs should be lit and the UPS must not be in Battery
mode to perform the self-test.

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CHAPTER 4
CONFIGURATION
This section explains:
SWhy you may want to change factory defaults
SHow to reconfigure options
Why Change Factory Defaults?
Nominal Input Voltage
When the utility power consistently fluctuates, the UPS repeatedly
corrects the input voltage by switching to battery power when the
nominal input range is:
SHigher than +20% of 120V or 230V nominal
SLower than -30% of 120V or 230V nominal
You can configure the UPS to more closely match the nominal input
voltage by selecting a different input voltage or extending the input
voltage range. See Table 1 on page 15 for a list of available options.
Other Settings
You can change the UPS default configurations for alarms and shutdown
parameters, including: timing for the low battery alarm, the time delay
for an unconditional shutdown, alarms for loss of utility power or site
fault, and controlling loads that use less than 5% of the current when
the UPS is on battery. See Table 1 on page 15 for a list of available
options.
Configuration Mode
When the UPS is in Configuration mode, the LEDs represent the
configuration options. The control buttons (On button and button)
are used to modify the UPS configuration. Figure 12 shows the LEDs
and Table 1 explains the corresponding options.

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CAUTION
DO NOT press the Off button while the UPS is in Configuration mode; pressing the
Off button removes all power to your equipment.
1. Press and hold the On button and the button
simultaneously for one beep. The UPS switches to
Configuration mode.
2. Press the On button to scroll through the options. Each time
you press the button, the UPS beeps. The LED for the selected
optionblinks(seeFigure12andTable1).
If you press the On button and nothing happens, the UPS is
still in Operation mode. Repeat Step 1 for one beep ONLY to
enter Configuration mode, and then perform Step 2.
3. Press the button ONCE to toggle the selected option on or
off. The Power On indicator corresponds with the current
setting.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each option.
4. Press the On button and the button simultaneously to
return to Operation mode at any time. Scrolling past the last
LED also returns the UPS to Operation mode.
1
Press the On button
to scroll to the next option. Press the On and Test/Alarm Reset
buttons simultaneously to toggle
between Configuration and
Operation mode.
Press the Test/Alarm Reset
button to toggle an option on or off.
&4
2
3
Power On Indicator
LEDs
Figure 12. Using the Configuration Mode