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3. Operation
3.1 Switch on with “Green Mode” Function under AC mode
When utility input is connected to the UPS, press “ON” button and keep pressing less than 1 sec to turn
on the UPS. After that, connect the electrical cords of the equipments that will be used (such as desktop
computer and CRT monitor) to the rear panel of UPS. In order to save the power, it will also
automatically enable the “Green mode” - No Load (or Light load) shut-down function under backup
mode (about 4 minutes later).
Attention: At backup mode, UPS can be automatically turned off if none of the connected loads
is operating. (Green mode; No Load shut down function) Once the utility power is normal again, the
unit can be waked up by itself.
Caution: Never connect a laser printer or plotter to the UPS with other computer equipment. A
laser printer or plotter periodically draws significantly more power than when its idle status, and may
overload the UPS.
3.2 Switch on with “Disabled Green Mode” Function under AC mode: When
utility input is connected to the UPS, press “ON” button and keep pressing until the ”Bi…Bi-Bi” beeps
stopped to turn on the UPS. After that, connect the electrical cords of the equipments that will be used
(such as Notebook computer and LCD monitor) to the rear panel of UPS. If the load is lighter than 15W,
please also refer this function to avoid any inconvenience cause by “Green Mode” function.
3.3 DC Start with “Green Mode” Function: If the power of UPS isn't supplied by utility but
by the internal batteries to engage the UPS, press the power button and keep pressing less then 3
seconds.
3.4 DC Start with “Disabled Green Mode” Function: If the power of UPS isn't supplied
by utility but by the internal batteries to engage the UPS, press the power button and keep pressing until
the sounds of “Bi…... Bi-Bi”.
3.5 Switch off: Press the power switch and keep pressing more than 3 seconds to turn off the UPS.
3.6 Silence: When UPS is under “BACKUP” mode, press power switch more than 1 second to
silence the audible alarm. (The function is disable when UPS is under condition of “LOW BATTERY”
or “OVERLOAD”)
3.7 Self test function: Press power switch while utility power is connected, UPS will perform
self-test procedure automatically.
4. Alarm
4.1 “BACKUP” (slow alarm):
When the UPS is working under “BACKUP” mode, the UPS would emit audible alarm. The alarm
stops when the UPS is return to “LINE” mode operation.
Attention: The alarm of “BACKUP” is going to beep every 2 seconds. (Slow-speed beep).
Attention: The UPS provides mute function for the warning. When the beeping sound occurs,
press "ON" to stop it; and press "ON" again to regain the sound.
4.2 “LOW BATTERY” (rapid alarm):
In the “BACKUP” mode, when the energy of battery becomes to lower level. (about 20%~30%) The
UPS beeps rapidly until the UPS shuts down from battery exhaustion or returns to “LINE” mode
operation.
Attention: The alarm of the batteries caused by low voltage beeps every 0.5 second.
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Attention: The rapid alarm under “LOW BATTERY” condition cannot be muted.
4.3 “OVER LOAD” (continuous alarm):
When the UPS is working under overload condition (the connected loads exceed the maximum rated
capacity), the UPS will emit continuous alarm to warn an overload condition. In order to protect the unit
and the loads, the UPS will be automatically turn off. Please disconnect nonessential devices from UPS
to eliminate the overload alarm.
5. Software and Interface Port(Option)
5.1 Power Monitoring Software
The UPSMON series software (or the other power monitoring software) is applied standard RS-232 or
USB interface to perform monitoring functions. It certainly provides graceful shutdown of computer in
the event of power failure. Moreover, it simultaneously monitors the UPS and displays all the diagnostic
symptoms on the monitor such as voltage, frequency and battery level and so on. For UPS with RS-232
communication port, the software is compatible with Windows 95/ NT4.0/ 98/ ME/ 2000 / XP/ 2003
Server, Novell Netware, Linux, and others. For UPS with USB communication port, the software is
compatible with Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP/ 2003 Server. Call your dealer for more information
about the solutions of others operating system.
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5.2 Interface Kits
A series of interface kits is available for operation systems that provide UPS monitoring. Each interface
kit includes the special interface cable required to convert status signals from the UPS into signals which
individual operating system recognizes. The interface cable at UPS side must be connected to REMOTE
PORT, at computer side can be either series port or USB port. The other installation instructions and
powerful features please refer to READ.ME file.
5.3 The characteristics of computer interface port
The computer interface port has the following characteristics:
The communication port on the back of the UPS may be connected to host computer. This port allows
the computer to monitor the status of the UPS and control the operation of the UPS in some cases. Its
major functions normally include some or all of the following:
To pop-up a warning message when power fails.
To back up opened files before operating system shutdown.
To turn off the UPS.
Some computers are equipped with a special connector to link with the communication port. In addition,
special plug-in cord may be needed. Some computers may need special UPS monitoring software.
Contact your dealer for the details on the various interface Kits.
Attention: UPSMON software and interface port function just available for model name with
“P” affix. The standard RS-232 cable or USB (depend on communication port on UPS) can be
connected between UPS REMOTE PORT and computer COM port for the UPSMON series software.
