Powerware 5125 Tower User manual

POWERWARE®5125 Tower
User’s Guide
1000VA, 1500VA, 2000VA, 2200VA
www.powerware.com.au

POWERWARE®5125
1000, 1500, 2000 & 2200VA
User’s Guide
Special Symbols
The following are examples of symbols used on the UPS to alert you to important information.
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 manu-
al for additional information, such as important operating and maintenance
instructions.
RJ-45 RECEPTACLE - This receptacle provides network interface connections.
Do not plug telephone or telecommunications equipment into this receptacle.
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
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.0 Powerware 5125 - One of the Best! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4.0 Additional UPS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.0 UPS Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
8.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
9.0 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Powerware Australia/New Zealand Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
This User Guide contains important instructions for your Powerware 5125 that must be followed
during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.
The installation and use of this product must comply with all national, federal, state, municipal, or
local codes that apply. For assistance, call Powerware Service or your local Powerware office.
If the Powerware 5125 has been damaged during shipment, call your vendor immediately.
If the Powerware 5125 is stored, the batteries should be recharged every 6 months. If stored
above 25°Celsius, recharge the batteries more often.
CAUTION!
Whenever the Powerware 5125 is “On,” there may be dangerous voltage present at the unit’s
outlets. This is true because the unit’s battery supplies power even if the unit is not plugged
into the wall outlet. The unit contains dangerous voltages.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, install in a temperature-controlled and humidity-
controlled indoor area free of conductive contaminants.
The power supply cord is intended to serve as the disconnect device. The socket-outlet shall
be near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
With the exception of the user-replaceable batteries, all servicing of this equipment must be
performed by qualified service personnel.
Before maintenance or repair, all connections must be removed. Before maintenance, repair,
or shipment, the unit must be completely switched off and unplugged or disconnected.

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1.0 Powerware 5125 - One of the Best!
The Powerware 5125 uninterruptible power system (UPS) protects your sensitive electronic equip-
ment 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 5125, you can safely eliminate the effects of power disturbances and guard
the integrity of your equipment. The Powerware 5125 was designed for critical applications such
as PC’s, servers, workstations, and telecommunications equipment. Figure 1 shows the
Powerware 5125 UPS with an optional Extended Battery Module (EBM)
Figure 1. The Powerware 5125

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Providing outstanding performance and reliability, the Powerware 5125’s unique benefits include the
following:
• Advanced Battery Management Plus (ABM Plus™) doubles battery service life, optimises recharge
time and provides a warning before the end of useful battery life.
• Buck and Double Boost regulation ensures consistent voltage to your load by correcting voltage
fluctuations without using battery power.
• Hours of extended runtime with up to four EBMs.
• Hot-swappable batteries simplify maintenance by allowing you to replace batteries safely without
powering down the critical load.
• Start-on-battery capability allows you to power up the UPS even if utility power is not available.
• Advanced power management with the Software Suite CD for graceful shutdowns and power
monitoring.
• Sequential shutdown and load management through separate receptacle groups, called load
segments.
• Network Transient Protector guards your network communications equipment from surges.
• Optional X-Slot™modules provide enhanced communication capabilities for increased power
protection and control.

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2.0 Installation
This section explains:
• UPS installation
• UPS rear panels
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 7 for the rear panel of each model.
NOTE Do not make unauthorised changes to the UPS, otherwise damage may occur to your
equipment and void your warranty
1. If installing an optional EBM, continue to Step 2; otherwise skip to Step 4
2. Plug the EBM cable into the battery connector on the UPS rear panel (See Figure 2).
3. If a second EBM is to be installed, plug the EBM cable of the second cabinet into the battery
connector on the first EBM. Up to four EBMs may be connected to the UPS.
Figure 2. Typical Installation with Two EBMs

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4. If you are installing power management software, connect your computer to the UPS
communication port using the supplied communication cable.
5. Plug the detachable UPS power cord into the input connector on the UPS rear panel.
6. Plug the UPS power cord into a power outlet. The front panel indicators cycle through a startup
sequence while the UPS conducts a self-test.
When the self-test is complete, the indicator flashes, indicating the UPS is in Standby mode
with the equipment offline. If the alarm beeps or a UPS alarm indicator stays on, see Table 9 on
Page 25.
7. Plug the equipment to be protected into the appropriate UPS output receptacles (see page 15 for
more information on load segments).
DO NOT protect laser printers with the UPS because of the exceptionally high power
requirements of the heating elements.
8. Press and hold the ON button until you hear the UPS beep (approximately one second). The
indicator stops flashing and the bar graph indicators display the percentage of load being applied
to the UPS
The UPS is now in Normal mode and supplying power to your equipment.
NOTE The batteries charge to 90% capacity in approximately 3 hours. However, it is
recommended that the batteries charge for 24 hours after installation or long-term
storage.

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Figure 3. PW51251000A and PW51251500A Rear Panel
Figure 4. PW51252000A and PW51252200A Rear Panel

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3.0 Operation
This section describes:
• Operating modes
• Turning the UPS on and off
• Starting the UPS on battery
• Initiating the self-test
Operating Modes
Powerware 5125’s front panel indicates the UPS status through the UPS indicators. Figure 5 shows the
UPS front panel indicators and controls.
Figure 5. UPS Front Panel

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Normal Mode
During normal mode the indicator illuminates and the front panel displays the percentage of UPS load
capacity being used by the protected equipment (see Figure 6). The UPS monitors and charges the
batteries as needed and provides power protection to your equipment.
When all the bar graph indicators and the indicator are illuminated, power requirements exceed UPS
capacity; see Page 25 for more information.
Buck and Double Boost Mode
With the Buck and Double Boost feature, the UPS accepts a wide input voltage range (-30%/_+20% of
nominal) and provides consistent, clean voltage to your equipment. The UPS operates normally from utility
power and alerts you of the voltage fluctuations. The indicator alternates between green and red while
in Buck, Single Boost or Double Boost mode as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 6. Load Level Indicators
Figure 7. Buck and Double Boost Indicators

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Battery Mode
When the UPS is operating during a power outage, the alarm beeps once every four seconds and the
indicator illuminates. When the utility power returns, the UPS switches to Normal mode operation while the
battery recharges.
If battery capacity becomes low while in Battery mode, the indicator flashes and the alarm beeps twice
every two seconds. Immediately complete and save your work to prevent data loss and similar difficulties.
When utility power is restored after the UPS shuts down, the UPS automatically restarts.
Standby Mode
When the UPS is turned off and remains plugged into a power outlet, the UPS is in Standby mode. The
indicator flashes and the bar graph indicators are off, indicating that power is not available from the
UPS output receptacles. The battery recharges when necessary.
Sleep Mode
If the UPS is on battery for approximately five minutes and supporting a small electrical load (<10%), the
UPS shuts down the load. After three minutes in Sleep mode, the UPS initiates a shutdown warning (two
beeps every two seconds). This feature conserves battery power. To enable this feature, contact your
service representative.
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 and hold the On button until you hear the UPS beep (approximately one second). The
indicator stops flashing and the bar graph indicators display the percentage of load being applied to the
UPS.
Starting the UPS on Battery
NOTE Before using this feature, the UPS must have been powered by utility power at least
once.
To turn on the UPS without using utility power, press and hold the On button for at least four seconds. The
UPS supplies power to your equipment and goes into Battery mode.

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Turning the UPS Off
To turn off the UPS, press and hold the Off button until the long beep ceases (approximately five
seconds). The indicator begins to flash and the UPS remains in Standby mode until you unplug the
UPS from the power outlet.
Initiating the Self-Test
NOTE The batteries must be fully charged to perform the self-test.
Press and hold the button for three seconds to initiate the self-test. During the test, individual
indicators illuminate as various parts of the UPS are checked. If the alarm beeps or a UPS alarm indicator
stays on, see Table 9 on Page 25.

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4.0 Additional UPS Features
This section describes:
• X-Slot modules
• Network Transient Protector
• Load Segments
X-Slot Modules
X-Slot modules allow the UPS to communicate in a variety of networking environments and with different
types of devices. The Powerware 5125 is factory-installed with a Single-Port module and is compatible with
any X-Slot module, including:
• Multi-Server Module - has six serial communication ports that can communicate with UPSs,
terminals, computers and modems
• ConnectUPSTM-MX SNMP Module - has Ethernet and SNMP capabilities.
• ConnectUPS-X SNMP/WEB Adaptor - has SNMP capabilities as well as monitoring through a web
browser interface.
• USB Module - connects to a USB port on your computer.
Figure 8. Optional X-Slot Modules

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Single-Port Modules
The Powerware 5125 is factory installed with a Single-Port Module.
To establish communications between the UPS and a computer, connect your computer to the UPS
communication port using the supplied communication cable.
When the communication cable is installed, power management software can exchange data with the UPS.
The software polls the UPS for detailed information on the status of the power environment. If a power
emergency occurs, the software initiates the saving of all data and an orderly shutdown of the equipment.
The cable pins are identified in Figure 9 and the pin functions are described in Table 1.
Table 1. Communication Port Pin Assignment
Pin Number Signal Name Function Direction from the
UPS
1 Low Batt Low Battery relay contact Out
2 RxD Transmit to external device Out
3 TxD Receive from external device In
4 DTR PnP (Plug and Play) from external device (tied to Pin 6) In
5 GND Signal common (tied to chassis) -
6 DSR To external device (tied to Pin 4) Out
7 RTS PnP from external device In/Out
8 AC Fail AC Fail relay contact Out
9 Power Source +V (8 to 24 Volts DC Power) Out
Figure 9. Communication Port

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Network Transient Protector
The Network Transient Protector, shown in Figure 10, is located on the rear panel and has jacks labelled
IN and OUT. This feature accommodates a single RJ-45 (10BaseT) network connector.
Connect the input connector of the equipment you are protecting in the jack labelled IN. Connect the out-
put connector to the jack labelled OUT.
Do not connect or attempt to connect this connector to telephone circuits.
In
Figure 10 Network Transient Protector
Out

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Load Segments
Load segments are sets of receptacles that can be controlled by power management software, providing
an orderly shutdown and startup of your equipment. For example, during a power outage, you can keep
key pieces of equipment running while you turn off other equipment. This feature allows you to save bat-
tery power. See your power management software manual for details.
NOTE If the power management software is not used, the individual load segments cannot be
controlled.
The following figures show the load segments for each UPS.
Figure 11. 1000VA and 1500VA Load Segments
Figure 12. 2000VA and 2200VA Load Segments

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5.0 UPS Maintenance
This section explains how to:
• Care for the UPS and batteries
• Replace the batteries
• Test new batteries
• Recycle used batteries
UPS and Battery Care
For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the UPS clean and dust-free. If the
atmosphere is very dusty, clean the outside of the system with a vacuum cleaner.
For full battery life, keep the UPS at an ambient temperature of 25oC.
Storing the UPS and Batteries
If you store the UPS for a long period, recharge the battery every 6 months by plugging the UPS into a
power outlet. The batteries charge to 90% capacity in approximately 3 hours. However, it is recommended
that the batteries charge for 24 hours after long-term storage.
Check the battery recharge date on the shipping carton label. If the date has expired and the batteries
were never recharged, do not use the UPS. Contact your service representative.
When to Replace Batteries
When the indicator flashes and there is a continuous audible alarm, the batteries may need
replacing. Conduct a self-test by pressing and holdng the button for three seconds. If the indicator
stays on, contact your service representative to order new batteries.

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Replacing the Batteries
NOTE: DO NOT DISCONNECT the batteries while the UPS is in Battery Mode
With the hot-swappable battery feature, UPS batteries can be replaced easily without turning the UPS off
or disconnecting the load.
If you prefer to remove input power to change the battery:
1. Press and hold the Off button until the long beep ceases (approximately five seconds), then
unplug the UPS.
2. Wait 60 seconds while the internal processor shuts down before you disconnect the battery.
Consider all warnings, cautions and notes before replacing batteries.
WARNING
• Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock or burn from high short-circuit current. The
following precautions should be observed. 1) Remove watches, rings or other metal
objects; 2) Use tools with insulated handles; 3) Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of
batteries.
• ELECTRIC ENERGY HAZARD. Do not attempt to alter any battery wiring or connectors.
Attempting to alter wiring will cause injury.
How to Replace Extended Battery Modules
Use the following procedure to replace EBMs:
1. Unplug the EBM cable from the UPS.
2. Replace the EBM. See “Recycling the Used Battery” on Page 20 for proper disposal.
3. Plug the new EBM into the UPS as shown in Figure 13.
4. For additional EBMs, plug the EBM cable of the second cabinet into the battery connector on the
first EBM.
Figure 13. EBM Connections