Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX User manual

Owner’s Manual
1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Customer Support: [phone] • www.tripplite.com
Important Safety Instructions 2
Mounting 3
Connection 4
Basic Operation 5
Storage and Service 8
Copyright © 2003 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. OmniSmart™is a trademark of Tripp Lite.
OmniSmart™RMX
500 VA
120V Input/Output UPS System
Intelligent • Line-Interactive • Industrial Cabinet
Specifications 8
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UPS Location Warnings
• Install your UPS indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, conductive contaminants,
dust or direct sunlight.
• For best performance, keep the indoor temperature between between 32º F and 104º F
(0º C and 40º C).
• Leave adequate space around all sides of the UPS for proper ventilation.
• Do not install the UPS near magnetic storage media, as this may result in data corruption.
UPS Connection Warnings
• The UPS contains its own energy source (battery). The output terminals may be live even
when the UPS is not connected to an AC supply.
• Do not operate your UPS without connecting its input and output grounds.
• If the UPS receives power from a motor-powered AC generator, the generator must
provide clean, filtered, computer-grade output.
Equipment Connection Warnings
• Do not use Tripp Lite UPS Systems for life support applications in which a malfunction
or failure of a Tripp Lite UPS System could cause failure or significantly alter the
performance of a life-support device.
Battery Warnings
• Your UPS does not require routine maintenance. Do not open your UPS for any reason
except battery replacement. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Because the batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit
current, observe proper precautions. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing
battery replacement. Use tools with insulated handles, and take caution that the battery
terminals do not contact the metal housing of the UPS. Replace the existing batteries
with the same number and type of new batteries (Sealed Lead-Acid). Do not open the
batteries. Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Tripp Lite offers a
complete line of UPS System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.). Visit Tripp Lite
on the Web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific
replacement battery for your UPS.
• The UPS batteries are recyclable. Refer to local codes for disposal requirements, or in
the USA only call 1-800-SAV-LEAD or 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-8-228-8379) or visit
www.rbrc.com for recycling information. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
• Do not attempt to add external batteries to your UPS system.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the
installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite UPS Systems. Failure to heed these
warnings will void your warranty.
Important Safety Instructions
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Your UPS may be rackmounted in 4- or 2-post racks or on a DIN rail using these suggested mounting
procedures. The procedures are for common rack/rail types and may not be appropriate for all con-
figurations. User must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures before mounting.
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1
2
Attach mounting ears (A) to the front mounting
holes of the UPS (B) using the screws pro-
vided (C).
Have an assistant lift the UPS and hold it in
position with the mounting ears flush against
the rack’s side supports. Mount the UPS by
screwing user-supplied rack hardware (D)
through its mounting ears, and into the rack’s
side supports.
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Suggested Rackmount Installation
Mounting
Suggested DIN Rail Installation
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1
2
Attach the DIN mounting brackets (A) to the
mounting ears by lining the brackets’ captive
nuts up with the mounting ears’ holes, then
attaching them with the bolts provided (B).
Attach mounting ears (C) to the rear mounting
holes of the UPS using the screws provided
(D). Note that there is a left mounting bracket
and a right mounting bracket; the deeper slot
of each should be on top.
Hang the UPS on the DIN rail by inserting
the DIN rail’s top into the top (deeper) slots
of the DIN mounting brackets, then ease the
UPS into a horizontal position so that the
DIN rail’s bottom fits into the mounting
brackets’ bottoms. Fasten the UPS into
postion with the screws provided (E).
2
A
B
D
A
D
CB
E
C
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Connection
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1
Hardwire the UPS’s input to utility
power and its output to its load.
Consult a qualified electrician and follow all
applicable electrical codes and requirements.
Your UPS is designed to support only computer
equipment. You will overload your UPS if you
connect household appliances, laser printers
or surge suppressors to the UPS’s output.
• Turn utility power off before connecting it to
the input of your UPS.
• Connect the incoming ground wire to the
GROUND IN (green & yellow) terminal.
• Connect the outgoing ground wire to the
GROUND OUT (green & yellow) terminal.
• Connect the incoming hot wire to the HOT
IN (brown) terminal.
• Connect the incoming neutral wire to the
NEUTRAL IN (blue) terminal.
• Connect the outgoing hot wire to the HOT
OUT (black) terminal.
• Connect the outgoing neutral wire to the
NEUTRAL OUT (white) terminal.
• Turn utility power on. Your UPS will perform
a self-test. The UPS will enter ON mode. The
LINE POWER “ ” LED will be on.
Your UPS is now ON and its AC output
is active.
Your UPS will function properly without these
connections.
DB9 Port Connection
Using the DB9 cable provided, connect a
DB9 port on your computer to a DB9 port on
your UPS. Install Tripp Lite power protection
software. If your UPS features 2 DB9 ports, a
second computer with a DB9 port may be
connected if desired.
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Use the POWER button to switch your UPS between its four modes
of operation.
OFF: No indicator lights are on. The UPS is completely shut down for
storage or shipping. If the UPS is connected to AC power, it will start up
in STANDBY mode. If the UPS is not connected to AC power and the
POWER button is pressed for two seconds, the UPS will “cold start”
into INVERT mode.
STANDBY: The “ ” light is flashing. The UPS is receiving AC
power and using it to charge its batteries. It's output is active, but if
AC power is lost the UPS will not provide battery backup support to
connected equipment. Pressing the POWER button while the UPS is
in STANDBY mode will put the UPS in the ON mode. Cutting AC
power to the UPS while it is in STANDBY mode will put the UPS in
the OFF mode.
ON: The “ ” light is on. The UPS is receiving AC power, charging
its batteries and delivering power to connected equipment. If AC
power is lost while the UPS is ON (i.e. a blackout occurs), the UPS
will switch into INVERT mode. Pressing the POWER button while
the UPS is ON will put the UPS in STANDBY mode.
INVERT: The “ ” light is flashing. The UPS is powering connected
equipment from battery backup. If AC power is restored, the UPS will
switch to the ON mode. Pressing the POWER button while the UPS
is in INVERT mode will put the UPS into the OFF mode. If the UPS
is in INVERT mode and its batteries are drained, the UPS will switch
to the OFF mode until AC power is restored, then switch to the ON mode.
Basic Operation
Buttons
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Indicator Lights
Use the MUTE/TEST button to do two things:
SILENCE ALARM: Your UPS has three alarms. The first, the
INVERT alarm, emits four short beeps every ten seconds when the UPS
is in INVERT mode, to warn you that AC power has failed. The second,
the OVERLOAD alarm, emits short, rapid beeps when the UPS is in
INVERT mode if the total power draw of connected equipment
exceeds the UPS’s output capacity to warn you to reduce the load. The
third, the Low Battery alarm, emits a constant beep when the UPS is in
INVERT mode and its batteries are very nearly depleted, to warn you that
connected equipment must shut down. To silence the INVERT or
OVERLOAD alarms, press the MUTE/TEST button. The LOW
BATTERY alarm will only stop when the UPS switches to the OFF
or ON mode.
SELF-TEST BATTERIES AND ALARMS: If your UPS is in the
ON mode and has a load connected, you may test its batteries by
pressing the MUTE/TEST button for two seconds. The UPS will
switch to INVERT mode for several seconds. Normally, the INVERT
alarm (four short beeps) will sound, indicating that the system is
working properly. If the OVERLOAD alarm (short, rapid beeps)
sounds, reduce the load on the UPS. If the LOW BATTERY alarm (a
constant beep) sounds, your UPS’s batteries may need replacing or the
batteries may simply be less than fully charged. Let the UPS charge for
twelve hours, then perform a second self-test. If the LOW BATTERY
alarm sounds again, contact Tripp Lite for service. It is likely your UPS
requires a battery replacement. Tripp Lite offers a complete line of UPS
System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.). Visit Tripp Lite on the
Web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific
replacement battery for your UPS.
LINE POWER: This green light will turn ON whenever your UPS is
receiving normal AC line power. It will flash while the UPS is in
CHARGE ONLY mode to indicate that the UPS will not provide battery
backup during a blackout or brownout.
BATTERY POWER: This yellow light will turn ON when your UPS
is providing your equipment with battery power.
BATTERY CHARGE: This red light will turn ON continuously
after the UPS runs a self-test to indicate that the UPS’s battery is
weakly charged. If it remains lit after you have allowed the UPS to
charge for twelve hours and run a second self-test, contact Tripp Lite
for service. It is likely your UPS requires a battery replacement. Tripp
Lite offers a complete line of UPS System Replacement Battery
Cartridges (R.B.C.). Visit Tripp Lite on the Web at
www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific
replacement battery for your UPS.
Basic Operation
continued
Buttons
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Basic Operation
continued
AC Power Terminals: These six terminals receive the UPS’s AC
input and distribute the UPS’s AC output. See Connection (page 4) for
an explanation of how the terminals should be wired.
Smart DB9 Port: Your UPS has a DB9 port that may be used to con-
nect the UPS to a DB9 port on any workstation or server. Use with
Tripp Lite cabling and PowerAlert Software to monitor and manage network
power and automatically save open files and shut down equipment
during a blackout (see Connection, page 4).
Battery Door: All Battery Warnings must be observed (see Important
Safety Warnings, page 2). Tripp Lite offers a complete line of UPS
System Replacement Battery Cartridges (R.B.C.). Visit Tripp Lite on the
Web at www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific
replacement battery for your UPS.
Automatic Voltage Regulation (Internal)
During brownouts, your UPS will automatically correct low AC line
voltage. When automatic voltage regulation is operating, your UPS
will click gently. This is a normal, automatic operation of your UPS
and no action is required on your part.
Other UPS Features
Indicator Lights
continued
OVERLOAD: This red light will turn ON continuously when the
UPS is providing power from battery to indicate that the UPS’s inverter
is overloaded. If it is lit, immediately remove some of the equipment
connected to the UPS. Large overloads may cause your UPS to shut down.
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Storage & Service
Before storing your UPS, disconnect all equipment to avoid battery drain, then place the UPS in
the OFF mode by putting it in STANDBY mode, then disconnecting it from utility power (see
Basic Operation). Press the POWER button. The alarm sounds one short beep. The UPS system will
not be active until the UPS is turned ON. If you store your UPS for an extended period of time,
recharge the UPS batteries once every three months by following Steps 1 and 2 in the Connection
section and allowing the UPS to charge its batteries for 4-6 hours before placing it back in storage.
If you leave your UPS batteries discharged for an extended period of time, they will suffer a permanent
loss of capacity.
If returning your UPS for service, contact your local Tripp Lite dealer or distributor. They will
refer you to a service center. Please carefully pack the UPS using the ORIGINAL PACKING
MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem.
If the UPS is within the 2 year warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt.
Model: OM500RMX
Output Capacity (VA/Watts): 500/300
Battery Runtime in Minutes (Half Load/Full Load): 17/5
Battery Recharge Time: 2-4 hrs.
Approvals: FCC Part 15 Class A
Input Voltage (120V); Input Frequency (60 Hz); Online Input Voltage Range (79-147 volts); Voltage-Regulated
Output Voltage Range (120 ±9%); On-Battery Output Voltage Range (115 ±5%); Output Waveform Line Mode
(filtered sinewave); Output Waveform Battery Mode (PWM sine wave); AC Surge Suppression (exceeds IEEE
587 Cat. A & B standards); AC Noise Attenuation (>40 dB); AC Surge Protection Modes (H to N, H to G, N to G).
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change.
Specifications
Storage
Service
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