Tripp Lite SmartOnline SU12000RT4U User manual

1
Owner’s Manual
SmartOnline™Hot-Swappable
Modular UPS Systems
Models: SU12000RT4U, SU12000RT4UHW, SU16000RT4U and SU16000RT4UHW
Important Safety Warnings 2
Features 3
Mounting 7
Connection 8
Optional Connection 9
Manual Bypass Procedure 16
Operation 11
Storage/Service 18
Warranty/Warranty Registration 18
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
Copyright © 2011 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. SmartOnline™ is a trademark of Tripp Lite.
Español 19
Français 37
Not suitable for mobile applications.
WARRANTY
REGISTRATION:
register online today for a
chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite
product—www.tripplite.com/warranty
201102169 93-2676.indd 1 3/29/2011 5:08:14 PM

2
Important Safety Warnings
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be
followed during the installation and maintenance of this UPS system. Failure to heed these warnings may
affect your warranty. The battery pack owner's manual also contains important instructions and
warnings. Read the battery pack owner's manual before attempting to install the UPS system.
UPS Location Warnings
• TheUPSisextremelyheavy.Usecautionwhenliftingandinstalling.
• InstalltheUPSindoors,awayfromexcessmoistureorheat,directsunlight,dustandconductivecontaminants.
• InstalltheUPSinastructurallysoundarea.
• OnlyoperatetheUPSatindoortemperaturesbetween32°Fand104°F(between0°Cand40°C).Forbestresults,keepindoor
 temperaturesbetween62°Fand84°F(between17°Cand29°C).
• LeaveadequatespacearoundallsidesoftheUPSforproperventilation.Donotobstructitsventilationfansoropenings.
• DonotinstalltheUPSnearmagneticstoragemedia,asthismayresultindatacorruption.
• IfyouareinstallingtheUPSinastackconfiguration,alwaysstackthepowermoduleabovethebatterymodule(s).
• Do not mount unit with its front or rear panel facing down (at any angle). Mounting in this manner will seriously inhibit the
unit's internal cooling, eventually causing product damage not covered under warranty.
UPS Connection Warnings
• Thepowersupplyforthisunitmustbesplit-phaseratedinaccordancewiththeequipmentnameplate.Italsomustbesuitablygrounded.
• ConnecttheUPSsystemonlytoafour-wireinputpowerconnection(L1,L2,N,G).ThisUPSrequiresaninputneutralconnection.
• ConnecttheUPStoaproperlygroundedACpowersource.Donotmodifytheinputconnectioninawaythatwouldeliminatethe
 connectiontoground.
• Donotuseadaptersthateliminatetheconnectiontoground.
• DonotconnecttheUPSinputtoitsoutput;thiswilldamagetheUPSandmayaffectthewarranty.
• IfyouareconnectingtheUPStoamotor-poweredACgenerator,thegeneratormustprovidefiltered,frequency-regulated
 computer-gradeoutput.ConnectingtheUPStoageneratormayaffectitsUltimateLifetimeInsurance.
Equipment Connection Warnings
• 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.Donotusethisequipmentinthepresence
 ofaflammableanestheticmixturewithair,oxygenornitrousoxide
• TheUPSisconnectedtoaDCenergysource(battery).TheoutputterminalsmaybeliveevenwhentheUPSisnotconnectedtoan
 ACpowersource.
• DonotconnectsurgesuppressorsorextensioncordstotheoutputoftheUPS.ThismightdamagetheUPSandmayaffectthesurge
suppressorandUPSwarranties.
Maintenance Warnings
• TheUPSdoesnotrequireroutinemaintenance.DonotopentheUPSforanyreason.Therearenouser-serviceablepartsinside.
Battery Warnings
• DonotoperatetheUPSwithoutconnectingthepowermoduletoanexternalbatterymodule.
• ConnectonlyTrippLitebatterypackstothebatteryconnectors.Connectbatterypacksofthecorrectvoltageandtype.
• Theinternalbatteriesinthebatterypackarerecyclable.Refertolocalcodesfordisposalrequirements,orintheUSAcall
 800-SAV-LEAD(800-728-5323)or800-8-BATTERY(800-822-8837),orgotowww.rbrc.comforcompleterecyclinginformation.
 CAUTION:Donotdisposeofthebatteriesinafire,asthiscouldcausethebatteriestoexplode.
• Batteriescanpresentariskofelectricalshockandburnfromhighshort-circuitcurrent.Observeproperprecautions.Donotdisposeofthe
 batteriesinafire.DonotopentheUPSorbatteries.Donotshortorbridgethebatteryterminalswithanyobject.Unplugandturnoffthe
 UPSbeforeperformingbatteryreplacement.Usetoolswithinsulatedhandles.Therearenouser-serviceablepartsinsidetheUPS.Battery
 replacementshouldbeperformedonlybyauthorizedservicepersonnelusingthesamenumberandtypeofbatteries(SealedLead-Acid).
 Thebatteriesarerecyclable.RefertoyourlocalcodesfordisposalrequirementsorintheUSAonlycall1-800-SAV-LEADor
 1-800-8-BATTERY(1-800-822-8837)orvisitwww.rbrc.comforrecyclinginformation.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.
• Donotopenormutilatethebatteries.Releasedelectrolyteisharmfultotheskinandeyes,andmaybetoxic.
• Fusesshouldbereplacedonlybyfactory-authorizedpersonnel.Blownfusesshouldbereplacedonlywithfusesofthesamenumberandtype.
• Serviceandrepairshouldbeperformedonlybytrainedpersonnel.DuringanyserviceworktotheUPS,itshouldbeturnedofforplaced
 intomanualbypassmode(seeManual Bypass Procedure).Note: Potentially lethal voltages exist within this unit as long as the
battery supply is connected.
• Donotconnectordisconnectexternalbatterypack(s)whiletheUPSisoperatingfromthebatterysupply.
• Duringhot-swapbatterypackreplacement,theUPSwillnotprovidebackuppowerintheeventofablackoutorotherpowerinterruption.
201102169 93-2676.indd 2 3/29/2011 5:08:14 PM

I/P BYPASS
BATTERYAC/DC DC/AC O/P
OFFON
MUTE SELECT
SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
12
3
Features
Front Control Panel
LCD Display:ThisbacklitdotmatrixdisplayindicatesawiderangeofUPSoperatingconditionsanddiagnosticdata.Italsodisplays
UPSsettingsandoptionswhentheUPSisinsetupmode.
“ON/MUTE” Button:PressthisbuttonandholdituntilyouhearabeeptoturntheUPSsystem'sinverterON.Ifthebatteryalarmis
sounding,pressthisbuttontosilenceit.
Scroll Down Button:ThisbuttonallowsyoutobrowsethroughdifferentoptionsandpowerreadingsontheLCDdisplay.Momentarily
pressingitcausestheLCDscreentodisplayadifferentpowerreading(see“Operation”section).PressingitandtheSCROLLUPButton
togetherputstheUPSinsetupmode,wherethisbuttonisusedtoscrollthroughsetupoptionsandtoexitsetupmode.Pressingthe
SCROLLUPandSCROLLDOWNButtonssimultaneouslyforlongerthan1secondwhiletheUPSisin"ONBATTERYMODE"
allowsyoutochangetheoutputvoltageoftheUPS(referto"OutputVoltageSelection"inthe"Operation"sectionfordetails).
Scroll Up/“SELECT” Button:ThisbuttonallowsyoutobrowsethroughdifferentoptionsandpowerreadingsontheLCDdisplay.
MomentarilypressingitcausestheLCDscreentodisplayadifferentpowerreading(see“Operation”section).PressingtheSCROLLUP
ButtonandSCROLLDOWNButtonatthesametimeprovidesaccesstotheconfigurationoptionsoftheUPSwhichincludeenablingor
disablingtheUPS"EconomyMode"featureorchangingtheoutputvoltageoftheUPS.(Referto"ConfigurationMenu"inthe
"Operation"sectionfordetails.)
“OFF” Button:Pressthisbuttonandholdituntilyouhearabeep.TheUPSwilldisplaythefollowingmessage:"SwitchtoBypass
N(ON)/Y(OFF)"ifitissafetodoso.PressingOFFagainwillputtheUPSinBypass,stillprovidingpowertoanyconnectedequipment,
butwillnotsupportalossofutilitypower.
“O/P” (Output) LED:ThisgreenlightwillilluminatetoindicateyourUPSissupplyingACpowertoconnectedequipment.
“DC/AC” (Inverter) LED:ThisgreenlightwillilluminatetoindicatetheDC/ACinverterisactivated.
“BYPASS” LED:TheBYPASSLEDwillilluminateasolidamberwhentheUPSisrunninginEconomyModeorflashamberifthe
UPSisinaBYPASSstate.ThisamberlightwillflashwhentheUPSisprovidingfilteredmainspowerwithoutengagingitsconverteror
inverter.IfthisLEDisflashing,connectedequipmentwillnotreceivebatterypowerintheeventofablackoutorotherpower
interruption.
“AC/DC” (Converter) LED:ThisgreenlightwillilluminatetoindicatetheAC/DCconverterischargingtheconnectedbatterypack(s).
“BATTERY” LED:ThisredlightwillilluminatewhentheUPSisdischargingthebatterytoprovideconnectedequipmentwithAC
power.AnalarmwillsoundwhichcanbesilencedbypressingtheON/MUTEButton.ThisLEDwillremainlitafterthealarmissilenced.
“I/P” (Input) LED:ThisgreenlightwillilluminatetoindicateanACinputsupplyispresent.
Control Panel Access Slots: ThecontrolpanelcanbeadjustedtomatchtheorientationoftheUPSsystem.(1)Insertaflathead
screwdriverintotheaccessslotsandgentlyleverthecontrolpanelawayfromthefrontpaneloftheUPSsystem.(2)Rotatethecontrol
paneltothedesiredorientation.DONOTtwistorpullthecontrolpanelcablesexcessively.(3)Gentlyreinsertthecontrolpanelintothe
frontpaneloftheUPSsystem.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
201102169 93-2676.indd 3 3/29/2011 5:08:14 PM

1
2 3 245
6
7
4
Features (continued)
Power Module
This4UmodulehousestheUPSsystem'spowerandcontrolcomponents.
External Battery Connector:UsethisconnectortoattachoneormoreTrippLiteexternalbatterypackstothepowermodule.Remove
theretentionbracketforaccess.Thepowermodulewillnotstartwithoutaconnectiontoacharged,compatiblebatterypack.Checkto
ensurethattheexternalbatterypackyouareconnectingmatchesthevoltagelistednexttothebatteryconnector.Smallsparksmayresult
duringbatteryconnection;thisisnormal.DonotconnectordisconnectbatterypackswhiletheUPSisrunningonbatterypower(the
“BATTERY”LEDwillbelitonthecontrolpanel).Warning: Always use the connector retention brackets to secure the battery pack
connection (see the “Connection” section for instructions). Do not operate the UPS system without the connector retention brackets in
place. Refer to the battery pack owner's manual for additional connection instructions and safety warnings.
Ventilation Fans:Thesefanscooltheinteriorofthepowermodule.
Input/Output Terminal Block:TheseterminalsconnectthepowermoduletothedetachablePDU.
Warning: Do not contact the live terminals.
Battery Charge Level Switch:ThisswitchcontrolstheUPSsystem'sbatterychargerate.Theswitchissettotheleft(theposition
labeled“NORMAL”)bydefault.IfyouconnectmorethanoneexternalbatterypacktotheUPSsystem,settheBatteryChargeLevel
Switchtotheright(thepositionlabeled“HIGH”),allowingtheadditionalbatteriestochargefaster.Warning: Setting the Battery Charge
Level Switch to “HIGH” when only one battery pack is connected may damage the battery pack.
Serial and USB Ports: Theseserial(RS-232DB9)andUSBportsenableoptionalconnectionoftheUPStocorrespondingportsona
workstationorserver.WhentheUPSsystemisconnectedtoacomputerviatheincludedserialorUSBcable,TrippLite'sPowerAlert
SoftwarecanbeusedtomonitorandcontroltheUPSsystem.PowerAlertcanalsosavefilesandshutdowncomputersautomatically
duringextendedpowerfailures.(See“OptionalConnection”sectionformoreinformation.)
EPO Port: Thisportenablesoptionalconnectiontoafacility'sEPO(EmergencyPowerOff)circuitforemergencyshutdownoftheUPS
inverter.(See“OptionalConnection”sectionformoreinformation.)Donotconnectatelephonelinetothisport.
Accessory Slot: Removetheslot'scovertoinstallanoptionalinternalSNMP/Webaccessorycard(Model:SNMPWEBCARD)toenable
remoteUPSmonitoringandcontrolviaSNMP,Webortelnet.Call(773)869-1234orgotowww.tripplite.comtolearnaboutavailable
SNMP,networkmanagementandconnectivityproducts.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
201102169 93-2676.indd 4 3/29/2011 5:08:15 PM

9
8A
8B
10
98C
8B
9
11
12
13
Reverse View
Top View
11
5
Features (continued)
AC Output Receptacles (Outlets): 8A TheseIEC-320-C19outletsacceptIEC-320-C20plugs. 8B TheseNEMA5-15/20Routlets
acceptNEMA5-15PorNEMA5-20Pplugs. 8C TheseNEMAL6-30RoutletsacceptNEMAL6-30Pplugs.
AC Output Breakers: ThesebreakerspreventtheACoutputreceptaclesfromoperatingwhentheyareoverloaded.Ifthebreakerstrip
duringanoverload,theymayberesettocontinuenormaloperationaftertheoverloadhasbeencorrectedbyremovingexcessequipment
loads.
Manual Bypass Switch: WhenthisswitchissettoBYPASS,qualifiedservicepersonnelmaydetachthePDUtoallowpowermodule
maintenance,repairorreplacementwithoutinterruptingtheflowofpowertoconnectedequipmentloads.Connectedequipmentwill
receiveunfilteredACutilitylinepowerwhiletheswitchissettoBYPASS,buttheequipmentwillnotreceivebatterypowerintheevent
ofapowerfailure.Seethe"ManualBypassProcedure"sectionfordetailedmanualbypassinstructions,includingimportantsafety
warnings.
WARNING! The manual bypass switch is for use by qualified personnel only. Unless the complete bypass procedure is performed
correctly, the UPS will not be adequately powered down, presenting a risk of death or serious injury from contact with high voltage.
Utility Input Terminal Block: UsetheseterminalstoconnectthePDUtoACutilityinputpower.Toaccesstheterminals,unscrewand
removetheterminalblockcover.(Diagramshowscoverremoved.)TheUPSmustbeconnectedtoadedicatedcircuitofsufficient
amperage,split-phaseratedinaccordancewiththeequipmentnameplateandproperlygrounded.ConnecttheUPSsystemonlytoafour-
wireinputpowerconnection(L1,L2,N,G).TheUPSrequiresaninputneutralconnection.
Power Module Terminal Block: TheseterminalsconnectthePDUtothePowerModule'scorrespondingInput/OutputTerminalBlock.
WARNING: Do not contact the live terminals.
Utility Input Terminal Block Cable Access: RoutetheACutilityinputpowercablesthroughtheseknockoutsinordertoattachthe
cablestotheUtilityInputTerminalBlock.
8
9
10
11
12
13
Detachable Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
Thisindependent,detachablePDUhousestheUPSsystem'sACpowerinput/outputconnectionsandamanualbypassswitch.Whilethe
manualbypassswitchissettoBYPASS,thePDUcanberemovedfromthepowermoduleforroutinepowermodulemaintenance,repairor
replacementwithoutinterruptingtheflowofpowertoconnectedequipmentloads.ConnectedequipmentwillreceiveunfilteredACutility
linepowerwhiletheswitchissettoBYPASS,buttheequipmentwillnotreceivebatterypowerintheeventofapowerfailure.Seethe
“ManualBypassProcedure”sectionfordetailedmanualbypassinstructions.AnoptionalPDUwithhardwireoutputisalsoavailablefrom
TrippLite.Call(773)869-1234orgotowww.tripplite.comformoreinformationonavailablePDUoptions.
201102169 93-2676.indd 5 3/29/2011 5:08:16 PM

14
15
6
Features (continued)
External Battery Pack Connectors: Usetheseconnectorstoconnectthebatterypacktothepowermoduleandtodaisy-chain
additionalTrippLiteexternalbatterypackswiththemainexternalbatterypackforextendedruntime.(Daisy-chainingadditionalbattery
packsisoptional.)Removetheretentionbracket(s)foraccess(thediagramshowstheupperbracketremoved).Checktoensurethatthe
externalbatterypackyouareconnectingmatchesthevoltagelistednexttothebatteryconnector.Smallsparksmayresultduringbattery
connection;thisisnormal.DonotconnectordisconnectbatterypackswhiletheUPSisrunningonbatterypower(the“BATTERY”
LEDwillbelitonthecontrolpanel).Warning: Always use the connector retention brackets to secure the battery pack connection (see
the “Connection” section for instructions). Do not operate the UPS system without the connector retention brackets in place.
Battery Power Cable: Usethiscabletoconnectthebatterypacktothepowermodule.
14
External Battery Pack with Detachable Power Cable
This4UexternalbatterypackhousestheUPSsystem'sbatteries.Multiplebatterypackscanbedaisy-chainedtoincreaseavailablebattery
backupruntimeforconnectedequipmentduringpowerfailures.Refertothebatterypackowner'smanualforconnectioninstructionsandsafety
warnings.
15
201102169 93-2676.indd 6 3/29/2011 5:08:17 PM

3
2
1
4
I/P BYPASS
BATTERY AC/DC DC/AC O/P
OFF
ON
MUTE SELECT
SETUP
3
10 in.
(254 mm)
2
1 Power Module
6.93 in. (176 mm)
1 Power Module +
1 Battery Pack
13.86 in. (352 mm)
1 Power Module
6.93 in. (176 mm)
1 Power Module +
1 Battery Pack
13.86 in. (352 mm)
11
7
Mounting (Tower)
MounttheUPSsysteminavertical,towerpositionusing2-9USTANDbasestands(optional).Theusermustdeterminethefitnessofhardware
andproceduresbeforemounting.
WARNING! The UPS system is extremely heavy. Use caution when lifting and mounting. User must properly stabilize the UPS when
lifting and mounting.
Adjust the stands to a width of 6.93
inches(176mm)forthepowermodule.
Adjust the stands to a width of 13.86
inches(352mm)forthepowermodule
and external battery pack. Align the
stands approximately 10 inches
(254mm)apart.
Have one or more assistants help you
placetheUPSonitssideinthestands.
PlacetheUPSsothatitscontrolpanelis
ontopandfacingoutward.
Rotatethecontrolpanelforeasyviewing
while the UPS is mounted in tower
position.Insertasmalltoolintheslots
on either side of the control panel.
Gently lever the panel out; rotate it;
gentlypushthepanelbackintoplace.
Mounting (4-Post Rackmount)
TheUPSincludesrackmountshelfkitsfor 4-postrackmounting.Theusermustdetermine thefitnessofhardwareandproceduresbefore
mounting.Ifhardwareandproceduresarenotsuitableforyour application,contactthemanufacturerofyourrackorrackenclosure.The
proceduresdescribedinthismanualareforcommonrackandrackenclosuretypesandmaynotbeappropriateforallapplications.
WARNING! The UPS system is extremely heavy. Use caution when lifting and mounting. User must properly stabilize the UPS when
lifting and mounting. Note: The power module and battery module must be installed in separate shelves.
Connectthetwosegmentsofeachshelf
usingtheincludedattachedscrewsand
wing nuts. Leave the screws slightly
loosesothattheshelvescanbeadjusted
inthenextstep.
Adjust each shelf to fit the rack, then
mount them in the lowest available
space of the rack (above the battery
pack)withthescrews,nutsandwashers
provided. Note that the support ledges
shouldfaceinward.Tightenthewingnuts
thatconnecttheshelfsegments.
Attach mounting ears to the front
mounting holes of the UPS using the
screws provided. The ears should face
forward.
Using one or more assistants, lift the
UPS and slide it onto the mounting
shelves.AttachtheUPStotherackby
inserting the appropriate hardware
throughthemountingearsandintothe
rackrails.
Mounting
1
3
1
2
3
4
INSTALL THE 4U EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK BEFORE INSTALLING THE POWER MODULE. SEE THE
INCLUDED BATTERY PACK OWNER'S MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
2
201102169 93-2676.indd 7 3/29/2011 5:08:18 PM

J
K
1
2
A
3
4
B
C
D
FE
G
H
I
8
Connection
Attach the PDU to the Power Module and Battery Pack.
AlignandconnectthePDU'spowermoduleterminalblockwiththeinput/outputterminal
block Aonthebackofthepowermodule.SecurethePDUtothepowermodulewithfour
screws.Beforeproceeding,ensurethatthebypassswitchissettoNORMAL.Removethe
utilityinputterminalblockcover B.
Hardwire the PDU to a Utility Power Source.
Passuser-suppliedcablingthroughtheknockoutsonthetopofthePDU Candconnectit
tothePDU'sinputterminals D.Replacetheterminalblockcover.Connecttheotherend
ofthecablingtoadedicatedutilitypowercircuitofsufficientamperage.
Connect the Battery Pack to the Power Module.
Consult the owner’s manual that came with the battery pack. Remove the retention
brackets Efromthepowermodule'sbatteryconnector Fandoneofthebatterypack'srear
panel connectors G.Attach one end of the detachable battery power cable H to each
connector. (Small sparks may occur; this is normal.) Reattach the retention brackets
immediatelytotherightofeachconnector,usingtheadditionalscrewholes Iprovided to
therightoftheoriginalbracketposition.Thebracketswillsecurethebatterypowercable
connection. Warning: Always use the connector retention brackets to secure the
battery pack connection. Do not attempt to operate the UPS system without the
connector retention brackets in place. NOTE:thepowermoduledoesnotcontaininternal
batteriesandwillnotstartuntilabatterypackisconnected.Allowthebatterytochargefor
at least 12 hours to ensure full battery backup for connected equipment. If you require
increasedbatterybackupruntime,anunlimitednumberofadditionalexternalbatterypacks
maybedaisy-chainedtotheprimarybatterypack.Addingadditionalexternalbatterypacks
willincreaseruntimebatterybackupruntime,butitwillalsoincreaserechargetime.
Turn the UPS On.
Note: UPS system will function properly upon initial startup; however, maximum runtime
for the unit’s battery will only be accessible after it has been charged for 24 hours.
Pressthe“ON”Button Juntilyouhearabeeptobegininverteroperation.TheUPSwill
nowprovideoutputpowerthroughitsACoutletstoconnectedequipment.TheUPSwill
performabriefself-testandshowtheresultsontheLCDDisplay K.See“StartupSelf-
Test”inthe“Operation”sectionforthedisplaysequence.
ColdStart:TousetheUPSasastand-alonepowersourcewhenACinputpowerisunavailable(i.e.duringablackout),
youcancoldstarttheUPSandpowerconnectedequipmentfromthebattery.Thebatterymustbeatleastpartially
chargedforthisoperationtosucceed.Pressandholdthe“ON”ButtonuntilyouhearabeeptocoldstarttheUPS.The
LCDDisplaywillshow“ONBATTERYMODE”.Batterypowerwillbegindischarging.Someelectronicequipment
maydrawmoreampsduringstartup;whencoldstarting,considerreducingtheinitialloadontheUPS.
1
2
4
Note: The output voltage is set at 208/120V~ when the UPS is shipped from the factory. If you need to change
the output voltage of the UPS, refer to “Output Voltage Selection” in the “Operation” section. You should select
the correct output voltage before connecting equipment to the UPS.
Hardwiring Cautions
• Wiringmustbeinstalledbyaqualifiedelectrician.
• Whenmakingwiringconnections,observetheregulationsappropriatetoyourregion[NationalElectricalCode(NEC)intheU.S.]atall
times.BesuretoinstallaneasilyaccessibledisconnectswitchinyourinstallationwiringsoyoumaycutofftheUPSACinputduringfires
andotheremergencies.Ensurethatcablesarefittedwithcablesleevesandaresecuredbyconnectorclamps.Tightenconnectionswitha
torqueofnotlessthan24-28inch-pounds(2.7-3.2newton-meters).Makesurethatyourequipmentisproperlygrounded.
• Usingcablesofimpropersizemaydamageyourequipmentandcausefirehazards.Chooseappropriatecablingandprotectioncircuitsto
makewiringconnections.Groundconductorsmustbethesamesizeandtypeasthepowerconductorsused.
• RefertoNationalElectricalCode(NEC)guidelinesforproperwiregaugeandoutputprotectioncircuitrequirements.
Contacts on Power Module and PDU
WARNING! High Voltage! Risk of electrical shock!
Do not let these contacts touch any surface!
See "Manual Bypass Procedure" section for more information.
3
Input and Output Ratings
Input Maximum Rated Maximum Rated Typical
Model Voltage Input Current Output Current Wire Size
SU16000RT4U 100-140V (L1-N: L2-N) 68A 70A 4 AWG
SU16000RT4UHW 100-140V (L1-N: L2-N) 68A 70A 4 AWG
To Turn the UPS System OFF: PresstheUPS's“OFF”Buttonuntilyouhearabeep.TheLCDDisplaywillshow“BYPASSMODE.”
TheUPSwillcontinuetochargeitsbatteriesaslongasACinputpowerispresent.TocompletelydeactivatetheUPS,disconnecttheUPS
fromACinputpowerwhentheUPSsystemisinbypassmode.
201102169 93-2676.indd 8 3/29/2011 5:08:23 PM

1a
1b
2a
2b EPO Pin Assignment
1c
9
Optional Connection
Thefollowingconnectionsareoptional.TheUPSsystemwillfunctionproperlywithoutthese
connections.
USB and Serial Communication Connection
UsetheincludedUSBcable 1a and/orRS-232DB9serialcable 1b toconnectthe
communicationportofacomputertothecommunicationportoftheUPS.Installthe
PowerAlert Software appropriate for the computer’s operating system. Consult the
PowerAlertmanualformoreinformation.
Dry Contact Note: Dry contact communications are simple, but some knowledge of
electronicsisnecessarytoconfigurethem.TheDB9port'spinassignmentsareshown
in diagram 1c .IftheUPSbatteryislow,theUPSsendsasignalbybridgingpins1and
5.Ifutilitypowerfails,theUPSsendsasignalbybridgingpins8and5.ToshuttheUPS
downremotely,shortpin3andpin9foratleast3.8seconds.
EPO Port Connection
Thisoptionalfeatureisonlyforthoseapplicationsthatrequireconnectiontoafacility’s
EmergencyPowerOff(EPO)circuit.WhentheUPSisconnectedtothiscircuit,itenables
emergencyshutdownoftheUPS’sinverterandinhibitstransfertointernalbypass.Using
the cable provided, connect the EPO port of your UPS (see 2a ) to a user-supplied
normallyclosedornormallyopenswitchaccordingtothecircuitdiagram(see 2b ).
Note:
1. If using a cable other than what is supplied, the cable should not exceed 350
feet or have a resistance of greater than 10 ohms.
2. If a non-latching EPO switch is used, the EPO must be held for a minimum of 1
second. This does not apply to a latching EPO switch.
CAUTION: The EPO port is not a phone line surge suppressor; do not connect a
phone line to this port.
UPSUnitStatewhenassertingEPOwithAClinepresent:
LEDs Output Fans Serial SNMP USB LCD Screen
OFF OFF ON ON ON ON “Emergency
Stop”
TorestarttheUPSunitafterassertingEPOwithAClinepresent:
Option 1:
1.VerifythattheEPOassertionhasbeenremovedorcleared.
2.PressONbuttonuntiltheunitdisplays"STANDBY"(approx.1second).
3.PressONbuttonandUPSoutputwillturnbackonafteritcompletesdiagnostics.
Option 2:
1.VerifythattheEPOassertionhasbeenremovedorcleared.
2.RemoveAClinepowertotheUPSunit.
3.ReapplyAClinepower.NowtheUPSwillstartbackupinnormaloperationmode.
UPSUnitStatewhenassertingEPOwithoutAClinepower:
LEDs Output Fans Serial SNMP USB LCD Screen
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF “Emergency
Stop”
TorestarttheUPSunitafterassertingEPOwithoutAClinepower:
1.VerifythattheEPOassertionhasbeenremovedorcleared.
2.ReapplyAClinepowertotheUPSunit.NowtheUPSwillstartbackupinnormal
operation mode.
1
2
201102169 93-2676.indd 9 3/29/2011 5:08:26 PM

3a
3b
4
10
Additional Battery Pack Connection
TheUPSsystemincludesoneexternalbatterypack.Additionalexternalbatterypacksare
notrequiredtooperatetheUPSsystem,buttheywillprovideadditionalbatterybackup
runtimeforconnectedequipment.
Connectmultiplebatterypacksbydaisy-chainingthesecondtothefirst,daisy-chaining
thethirdtothesecondandsoon.Note: When daisy-chaining multiple battery packs, they
should be identical models of similar age and level of wear. Make sure that cables are
inserted fully into connectors. Small sparks may occur during battery connection; this is
normal. Do not connect or disconnect battery packs when the UPS is operating from
battery power. Multiple battery packs provide longer runtimes, but also require longer
recharge times.
Additional Battery Pack Connection Procedure
(1) Remove the retention bracket from one of the first battery pack’s rear panel
connectors.(Theotherconnectorwillalreadybeattachedtothepowermoduleoranother
batterypack.)(2)Insertoneendofthedetachablepowercableintoeachbatterypack,
makingsure toinsert the cable connectors intothe batterypack connectors fully. (3)
Attachtheretentionbracketstotherightofeachconnector,usingthescrewholessetto
therightoftheoriginalbracketposition.Warning: Always use the connector retention
brackets to secure the battery pack connections. Do not attempt to operate the UPS
system without the connector retention brackets in place.
Iftwoormoreexternalbatterypacks(includingtheexternalbatterypackthatisincluded
withtheUPSsystem)areconnectedtotheUPSsystem,movetheBatteryChargeLevel
Switch from the default position (labeled “NORMAL”) to the right-hand position
(labeled“HIGH”).Warning: Setting the Battery Charge Level Switch to “HIGH” with
only one external battery pack connected to the UPS system may damage the external
battery pack.
Internal SNMP/WEB Card Insertion
Remove the slot's cover to install an optional internal SNMP/Web accessory card
(Model:SNMPWEBCARD)toenableremoteUPSmonitoringandcontrolviaSNMP,
Web or telnet. Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support at (773) 869-1234 for more
information,includingalistofavailableSNMP,networkmanagementandconnectivity
products.
3
4
3a
3b
Optional Connection (continued)
201102169 93-2676.indd 10 3/29/2011 5:08:30 PM

DIAGNOSTIC MODE
FREQ OUT = XXHz
LCD Screen Message Sequence
(If UPS Is Started with AC Input)
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
FREQ OUT = XXHz
LCD Screen Message Sequence
(If UPS Is “Cold-Started” with No AC Input)
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
INPUT AC OK
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
INPUT AC BAD
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
BATTERY OK
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
BATTERY OK
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
CHARGER OK
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
AC/DC OK
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
AC/DC OK
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
TESTING INVERTER
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
TESTING INVERTER
UPS MODE
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
ON BATTERY MODE
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BAD BATTERY!
CALL FOR SERVICE
LCD Screen Messages
(If UPS Fails Self-Test)
CHARGER FAILURE!
CALL FOR SERVICE
AC/DC FAILURE!
CALL FOR SERVICE
INVERTER FAILURE!
CALL FOR SERVICE
OUTPUT FAILURE!
CALL FOR SERVICE
FAN FAILURE!
CALL FOR SERVICE
11
Operation
TheusercanentertheSetupModeatanytime(exceptduringtheDiagnosticMode)bypushingbothscrollbuttonsatthesametimeformore
than1second.TheSetupprocedureisasfollows:
Startup Self-Test
WhenyouturntheUPSON,itwillenterDiagnosticModeandperformaself-testlastingabout15seconds.Theresultsoftheself-testare
shownontheLCDscreeninthesequencesbelow.
Failed Self-Test
Ifaproblemisdetectedduringtheself-test,theLCDwilldisplayanerrormessage.IfyourUPSdisplaysanyofthefollowingmessagesinits
LCD,callTrippLiteTechnicalSupportat(773)869-1234forservice.
201102169 93-2676.indd 11 3/29/2011 5:08:30 PM

XXXX MODE
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
XXXX MODE
LOAD2 = XXX% X.XKW
XXXX MODE
IN = XXXV XX.X Hz
XXXX MODE
IN1 = XXXV XX.X Hz
XXXX MODE
IN2 = XXXV XX.X Hz
XXXX MODE
OUT = XXXV XX.X Hz
XXXX MODE
OUT1 = XXXV XX.X Hz
XXXX MODE
OUT2 = XXXV XX.X Hz
XXXX MODE
BATT = XXXVDC XXX%
12
Operation (continued)
Normal Operation
Duringnormaloperation,thefirstlineofyourLCDDisplayshowswhichoperatingmodeyourUPSisin:“UPSMODE”,“ONBATTERY
MODE”,“BYPASSMODE”or“STANDBYMODE”.
“UPS MODE”:TheUPSprovidesACpowerwhileutilitypowerisavailableandswitchestoONBATTERYMODEinstantly(zerotransfer
time)ifACpowerisinterrupted.
“ON BATTERY MODE”:TheUPSprovidesACpowerfrombatterybackupsolongasbatterypowerlasts.ItswitchesbacktoUPSMODE
ifutilitypowerisavailableandshutsdownifitrunsoutofbatterypower.
“STANDBY MODE”:TheUPSispluggedin,chargingitsbatteriesandreceivingACpower.However,ithasnotbeenturnedon.
“BYPASS MODE”: If flashing,theUPSprovidesACpowerwhileutilitypowerisavailable.TheUPSshutsdownifACpowerisinterrupted.
If solid, the UPS is in Economy Mode (ECO). (See page 12 for details.)
ThesecondlineoftheLCDDisplayshowsbasicpowerconditions.PushtheSCROLLbuttonstobrowsethroughthesebasicpowerconditions
inthesequenceshownbelow.
On Battery Alarm
WheninONBATTERYMODE,theUPSpowermodulewillbeeptoinformyouthatitisusingbatterypowertosupportconnectedequipment.
Ifitsconnectedbatteriesareatmorethanhalfcapacity,itwillbeepeverytwoseconds.Ifitsconnectedbatteriesarebelowhalfcapacity,itwill
beeptwicepersecond.Ifitsconnectedbatteriesarenearlydepleted,theUPSpowermodulewillbeepcontinuously.TosilencetheOnBattery
Alarm,pressthe“ON/MUTE”Button.
201102169 93-2676.indd 12 3/29/2011 5:08:31 PM

Self-Test Is Running TESTING BATTERY
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
i
ECO
Scroll
Disable
Select
ECO
Exit
Enable
Select
ii
i
ECO
Scroll
Disable
Select
ECO
Exit
Enable
Select
ii
13
Operation (continued)
Configuration Menu
TheUPSoutputvoltageissetat208/120V~whentheUPSisshippedfromthefactory.InordertochangetheoutputvoltageoftheUPS,you
firstneedtoenter“ONBATTERYMODE”bycold-startingtheUPS.(Thebatterymustbeatleastpartiallychargedforthisoperationto
succeed.)IftheUPSison,pressandholdthe“OFF”buttonuntilyouhearabeep,disconnectanyconnectedequipmentanddisconnectthe
UPSfromitsACpowerinput.AftertheUPSisdisconnectedfromACpower,pressthe“ON/MUTE”buttonuntilyouhearabeep.TheLCD
screenwillshow“ONBATTERYMODE”andanalarmwillsoundperiodicallytoinformyouthattheUPSisusingbatterypower.Silence
thealarmbypressingthe“ON/MUTE”button.
AftertheUPShasentered“ONBATTERYMODE”,presstheSCROLLUPandSCROLLDOWNbuttonssimultaneouslyforlongerthan
1second.TheUPSwillbeepandtheLCDwillshowtheSET-UPscreen(1).PresstheSCROLLUP/SELECTbuttontoenterthe“UPSSET-UP”
procedure(2). PresstheSCROLLUP/SELECTbuttonagaintoenterthe “OUTPUT SELECT”procedure(3).There are3outputvoltage
selections.PresstheSCROLLDOWNbuttontoscrolltothedesiredoutputvoltageselection(3)-(5)andthenpresstheSCROLLUP/SELECT
buttontoselectit.TheLCDwillreturntothe“OUTPUTSELECT”screen(2).PresstheSCROLLDOWNbuttontoreachtheSET-UPscreen
(1)andpresstheSCROLLDOWNbuttonagaintoexittheSET-UPprocedure.TheLCDshouldbebackto“ONBATTERYMODE”.Press
the“OFF”keyuntilyouhearabeep,andtheUPSwillsavetheselectedoutputvoltageparameter.RestoretheACpowerinputoftheUPSand
pressthe“ON”keytoturnontheUPSandusetheSCROLLDOWNbuttontoscrollthroughthebasicpowerconditionsdisplaysandconfirm
thattheoutputvoltagehasbeenchangedtothedesiredvalue.
EconomyMode(ECO)isahigh-efficiencyoperatingmodeinwhichthedoubleconversionprocessissuspended.Incomingpowerisfiltered,
andiftheinputvoltageiswithin+/-10%ofthenominalvoltage,itispassedthroughtoconnectedequipment.Iftheinputvoltagegoesoutside
ofthisacceptablerange,theunitautomaticallyreturnstoitsOnlineModetoprovideahighlyregulatedoutputderivedfromthesystem’s
inverter.Ifvoltagesubsequentlyreturnstotheacceptablerange,theunitwillreturntoitshighefficiencymode.
Note:
208 / 120V<120D Output Voltage (L1-L2)=208V, Output Voltage (L1,L2)=120V and L1 leads L2 120 degrees
208 / 120V<240D Output Voltage (L1-L2)=208V, Output Voltage (L1,L2)=120V and L2 leads L1 120 degrees
240 / 120V<180D Output Voltage (L1-L2)=240V, Output Voltage (L1,L2)=120V and L1 leads L2 180 degrees
Additional Self-Test
Ifaself-testisinitiatedafterstartup,theLCDwilldisplayamessage.
201102169 93-2676.indd 13 3/29/2011 5:08:33 PM

Bypass Voltage Conditions
L1 > 15% Higher
Than Nominal Voltage
L2 > 15% Higher
Than Nominal Voltage
L1 > 20% Lower
Than Nominal Voltage
L2 > 20% Lower
Than Nominal Voltage
L1 Voltage Was Too High,
Now Returned to Nominal Voltage
L2 Voltage Was Too High,
Now Returned to Nominal Voltage
L1 Voltage Was Too Low,
Now Returned to Nominal Voltage
L2 Voltage Was Too Low,
Now Returned to Nominal Voltage
BYPASS AC1 HIGH
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
LCD Screen Messages
BYPASS AC2 HIGH
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BYPASS AC1 LOW
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BYPASS AC2 LOW
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BYPASS AC1 WAS HI
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BYPASS AC2 WAS HI
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BYPASS AC1 WAS LO
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BYPASS AC2 WAS LO
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
OVERLOAD!
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
OVERLOAD!
LOAD2 = XXX% X.XKW
14
Operation (continued)
TheUPSwillthenbeginacountdown.IftheUPSisstilloverloadedattheendofthecountdown,theUPSwillautomaticallygotoBYPASS
MODEtoprotectitsinverter.Thedurationofthecountdownvarieswiththeseverityoftheoverload,asfollows:
Overload Condition Countdown Duration
102% - 125% 1 minute
125% - 150% 30 seconds
> 150% Immediate Bypass
Bypass Messages
WhileinBYPASSMODE,theUPSmonitorsitsinputvoltageandpassesthatinputpoweralongtoconnectedequipment.TheUPSwillnot
providebatterybackupinBYPASSMODE.Iftheoutputvoltagedeviatesfromanacceptablerange(between15%higherand20%lowerthan
nominal),theUPSdisplaystheconditiononitsLCDandstopssupplyingoutputpowertoitsload.
Overload Messages
WhentheUPSdetectsanoutputoverload,itsLCDwillswitchtothefollowingdisplay:
201102169 93-2676.indd 14 3/29/2011 5:08:33 PM

Shutdown Conditions
L1 Extended Overload
L2 Extended Overload
L1 to L2
Output Short Circuit
L1 to N Output Short Circuit
L2 to N Output Short Circuit
Remote Shutdown Command
(via DB9)
Remote Shutdown Command
(via EPO)
Battery Depletion
Site Wiring Fault
EEPROM Failure
Positive DC BUS Voltage
is Too High
Positive DC BUS Voltage
is Too Low
Negative DC BUS Voltage
is Too High
Negative DC BUS Voltage
is Too Low
Fan Failure
UPS Overtemperature
L1 Inverter Too High
L1 Inverter Too Low
SHUTDOWN
L1 OVERLOAD=XXX%
LCD Screen Messages
SHUTDOWN
L2 OVERLOAD=XXX%
OP SHORTCIRCUIT
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
OP1 SHORTCIRCUIT
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
OP2 SHORTCIRCUIT
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
REMOTE COMMAND
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
EMERGENCY STOP!
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
SITE WIRING FAULT
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
EEPROM FAIL
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
+DC BUS HIGH
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
+DC BUS LOW
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
-DC BUS HIGH
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
-DC BUS LOW
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
FAN FAIL
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
OVERTEMPERATURE
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
LOW BATTERY
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
INVERTER1 HIGH
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
INVERTER1 LOW
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
L2 Inverter Too High
L2 Inverter Too Low
INVERTER2 HIGH
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
INVERTER2 LOW
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
Shutdown Conditions
Internal Charger Failure
External Charger Failure
Battery Open / Bad Battery
Phase Lock Failure,
Bypass Lockout
Phase Lock Failure,
Inverter Lockout
INT CHARGER FAIL
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
LCD Screen Messages
EXT CHARGER FAIL
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BAD BATTERY!
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
BYPASS LOCKOUT
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
INVERTER LOCKOUT
LOAD1 = XXX% X.XKW
15
Operation (continued)
Shutdown Messages
YourUPSwillshutdownandtheLCDwilldisplayamessageifitdetectsoneofthefollowingconditions.Note:Duringalltheseconditions,
the“Input,”“Output”and“Bypass”LEDswillbeilluminated.
201102169 93-2676.indd 15 3/29/2011 5:08:34 PM

I/P BYPASS
BATTERYAC/DC DC/AC O/P
OFFON
MUTE SELECT
SETUP
Steps 2, 4 & 5 Step 3
E
D
A
C
B
7
8
6
5
4
3
Mount Here
Step 1
16
Manual Bypass Procedure
WARNING! For qualified service personnel only. Failure to follow the bypass procedure completely will not adequately power down
the UPS, resulting in the continued risk of death or injury from potential contact with high voltage. The UPS is extremely heavy. This
procedure requires several people to perform.
TheUPSsystemincludesanindependent,detachablePDUwithabypassswitch.Thisswitchallowsqualifiedservicepersonneltoremovethe
detachablePDUfromthepowermoduleformaintenance,repairorreplacementwithoutdisruptingpowertoconnectedloads.Whilethisswitch
issetto“BYPASS”,connectedequipmentwillreceiveunfilteredACmainspower,buttheequipmentwillnotreceivebatterypowerinthe
eventofablackout.
Note:AnoptionalhardwireoutputdetachablePDUisalsoavailable.ContactTrippLitefordetails.
(Optional:Duringahot-swap,thePDUcanbehousedinthebackoftherackconfigurationusingsuppliedPDUhangerbracketsandhardware.
See STEP 1belowformountinginstructions.)
UPS Power Module Removal
STEP 1. (Optional)Attach2PDUhangerbracketstotheright-side,rearmountingrailusingincludedscrewsandcagenuts. Important:
 determiningwheretoattachyourPDUhangerbracketswilldependonyourrackconfiguration.Generallyitisrecommendedto
 mountthetopbracketinthebottomtwosquareholesoftheUspacethatthePDUandUPSaremountedin.Thesecondbracket
 shouldbeinstalled2UmeasuresdownandplacedinthebottomtwosquareholesoftheU.(Forexample:IfthePDUandUPSare
 mountedin7U,thefirstbracketwillbeinstalledinthebottomtwosquareholesof7U.Thesecondbracketwouldbeinstalledinthe
 bottomtwosquareholesof5U.)
STEP 2. DisablePowerAlertSoftwareanddisconnectallcommunicationcable(s)fromthecommunicationport(s) AontheUPS
  powermodule.
STEP 3. PresstheUPS's"OFF"Button B,iftheUPSispowered,untilyouhearabeepandseea“SwitchtoBypassN(ON)/Y(OFF)”
  messageshownintheLCDDisplay C.Tocontinue,presstheOFFbutton.Ifthebypassvoltageisoutofrange,theunitwill
  display"BypassOutofRange,UnabletoBypass"andwillcanceltherequest.Repeatthisprocedure.Iftheerrorpersists,contact
  CustomerSupport.
STEP 4. TurnthedetachablePDU'sBypassSwitch
D
to“BYPASS”.
STEP 5. Disconnectthebatterypowercable EfromtheUPSpowermodule.
The UPS power module is now safely powered down and it can be detached from the PDU to perform maintenance/replacement.
STEP 6. RemovethescrewsthatholdthedetachablePDUtothepowermodule.
STEP 7. Usingseveralassistantsateachend,carefullypullthedetachablePDUawayfromthepowermodule.Duringthisprocess,
  ensurethateachsectionisproperlysupportedaftertheyareseparated.
 • Ifthesectionsaredetachedinarackmountapplication,ensurethateachsectionremainsadequatelysupportedbythe
  rackmountrails.RemovetherackmountinghardwarefromthefrontpaneloftheUPS;slidethepowermoduleforward,and
  remove.ThePDUwillremainsupportedontherackmountrails.CareshouldbetakeninthisprocessbecausethePDUwill
  notbesecuredtotherackwithhardwareofanykind.
 • IfitisdesiredtoleavethedetachedPDUintherack,hangtheunitintheback
  oftherackontheinstalledPDUhangersbythestepscrewsattachedtothe
  PDU.
 • Ifthesectionsaredetachedinatowerapplication,ensurethatthePDUis
  supportedbytheUPS'stowerfeet.Adjustthetowerfeetsotheyareasclose
  togetheraspossible.
Warning: Use extreme caution when handling the PDU. Do not allow the
contacts to touch any surface.
To reattach the PDU, reverse the process listed above.
WARNING! High Voltage! Risk of electrical shock! SEE NEXT PAGE.
201102169 93-2676.indd 16 3/29/2011 5:08:35 PM

A
B
A
B
Step 6 Step 7
See warning
statements
below!
Step 7
17
High Voltage Warnings
Contacts on Power Module
WARNING!
High Voltage!
Risk of electrical shock!
When the external battery pack is connected to the
power module, even without AC present, these contacts
are live! Do not let these contacts touch any surface!
Contacts on Detachable PDU
WARNING!
High voltage!
Risk of electrical shock!
If AC is present and Bypass Switch is set to
“Bypass”, these contacts are live!
Do not let these contacts touch any surface!
Manual Bypass Procedure (continued)
WARNING! High Voltage! Risk of electrical shock! SEE BELOW.
201102169 93-2676.indd 17 3/29/2011 5:08:42 PM

18
Storage
BeforestoringyourUPS,turnitcompletelyOFF.IfyoustoreyourUPSforanextendedperiodoftime,rechargetheUPSbatteriesfor4to6
hoursonceeverythreemonths.Note:afteryouconnecttheUPStoutilitypower,itwillautomaticallybeginchargingitsbatteries.Ifyouleave
yourUPSbatteriesdischargedforanextendedperiodoftime,theywillsufferapermanentlossofcapacity.
Service
YourTrippLiteproductiscoveredbythewarrantydescribedinthismanual.AvarietyofExtendedWarrantyandOn-SiteServiceProgramsare
alsoavailablefromTrippLite.Formoreinformationonservice,visitwww.tripplite.com/support.Beforereturningyourproductforservice,follow
thesesteps:
1.Reviewtheinstallationandoperationproceduresinthismanualtoinsurethattheserviceproblemdoesnotoriginatefromamisreadingof
theinstructions.
2.Iftheproblemcontinues,donotcontactorreturntheproducttothedealer.Instead,visitwww.tripplite.com/support.
3.Iftheproblemrequiresservice,visitwww.tripplite.com/supportandclicktheProductReturnslink.FromhereyoucanrequestaReturned
MaterialAuthorization(RMA)number,whichisrequiredforservice.Thissimpleon-lineformwillaskforyourunit’smodelandserial
numbers,alongwithothergeneralpurchaserinformation.TheRMAnumber,alongwithshippinginstructionswillbeemailedtoyou.Any
damages(direct,indirect,specialorconsequential)totheproductincurredduringshipmenttoTrippLiteoranauthorizedTrippLiteservice
centerisnotcoveredunderwarranty.ProductsshippedtoTrippLiteoranauthorizedTrippLiteservicecentermusthavetransportation
chargesprepaid.MarktheRMAnumberontheoutsideofthepackage.Iftheproductiswithinitswarrantyperiod,encloseacopyofyour
salesreceipt.ReturntheproductforserviceusinganinsuredcarriertotheaddressgiventoyouwhenyourequesttheRMA.
Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
FCC Notice, Class A
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. The user must use shielded
cables and connectors with this equipment. Any changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Regulatory Compliance
Identification Numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your Tripp Lite
product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the
product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information. When
requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the series number. The
series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product.
Warranty
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years (except internal UPS system
batteries outside USA and Canada, 1 year) from the date of initial purchase. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or replace the
product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product (with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite; 1111 W.
35th Street; Chicago IL 60609; USA. Seller will pay return shipping charges. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at [phone] before sending any equipment back for repair.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES
ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
jurisdiction to jurisdiction).
Tripp Lite; 1111 W. 35th Street; Chicago IL 60609; USA
WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great
variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.
Visitwww.tripplite.com/warrantytodaytoregisterthewarrantyforyournewTrippLiteproduct.You'llbeautomaticallyenteredintoadrawing
forachancetowinaFREETrippLiteproduct!*
* No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions apply. See website for details.
Warranty Registration
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
201102169 • 932676-EN
201102169 93-2676.indd 18 3/29/2011 5:08:43 PM

19
Manual del Propietario
Sistemas UPS SmartOnline™
Modular Hot-Swappable
Modelos: SU12000RT4U, SU12000RT4UHW, SU16000RT4U y SU16000RT4UHW
Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes 20
Características 21
Montaje 25
Conexión 26
Conexión Opcional 27
Procedimiento de Derivación Manual 34
Operación 29
Almacenaje y Servicio 35
Garantía 36
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
www.tripplite.com/support
DerechosdeAutor©2011TrippLite.Todoslosderechosreservados.SmartOnline™esunamarcaregistradadeTrippLite.
English 1
Français 37
No es apropiado para aplicaciones Móviles
201102169 93-2676.indd 19 3/29/2011 5:08:43 PM

20
Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes
CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES. Este manual contiene instrucciones y advertencias que deberán
ser seguidas durante la instalación y mantenimiento de este Sistema UPS. La falta de observar estas
advertencias podría afectar su garantía. El Manual del Propietario del módulo de baterías también
contiene instrucciones y advertencias importantes. Lea el Manual del Propietario del módulo de baterías
antes de tratar de instalar el Sistema UPS.
Advertencias Sobre la Ubicación del UPS
• ElUPSesextremadamentepesado.Extremelasprecaucionescuandololevanteeinstale.
• InstaleelUPSalinterior,lejosdelexcesodehumedadocalor,luzsolardirecta,polvoyconductorescontaminantes,
• InstaleelUPSenunáreaestructuralmentesólida.
• OpereelUPSúnicamenteatemperaturasenelinteriorentre32ºFy104ºF(0ºCy40ºC).Paramejoresresultadosmantengalatemperatura
 enelinteriorentre62°Fy84°F(entre17°Cy29°C).
• DejeunespacioadecuadoalrededordetodoslosladosdelUPSparaunaventilaciónapropiada.NoObstruyalosventiladoresnilasaberturas.
• NoinstaleelUPScercademediosdealmacenajemagnéticosyaqueestopuederesultarencorrupcióndelainformación.
• SiestáinstalandoelUPSenunaconfiguracióndecolumnaapilable,siemprecoloqueelmódulodepotenciaarribadel(los)módulo(s)debatería(s).
• No instale la unidad con el panel delantero o trasera hacia abajo (en ningún ángulo). Montándolo de esta manera inhibirá seriamente el
enfriamiento interno de la unidad, causando finalmente daño al equipo que no está cubierto por la garantía.
Advertencias para Conectar el UPS
• Lafuentedeenergíaparaestaunidaddebeestarcalificadacomodefasedividida[split-phase]deacuerdoalaplacadeidentificacióndelequipo.
 Tambiéndeberáestarconectadoadecuadamenteatierra..
• ConecteelsistemaUPSúnicamenteaunaconexióndeentradadecorrientedecuatrohilos(L1,L2,N,G).EsteUPSrequiereunaconexiónde
 entradaneutral.
• ConecteelUPSaunafuentedeentradaCAcorrectamenteconectadaatierra.Nomodifiquelaconexióndeentradadeningunamaneraquepueda
 eliminarlaconexiónatierra.
• Noutiliceadaptadoresqueeliminenlaconexiónatierra.
• NoconectelaentradadelUPSasupropiasalida,estodañaráalUPSypuedeafectarlagarantía.
• SiestáconectandoelUPSaungeneradorCA,operadoporunmotor,elgeneradordebesuministrarunasalidafiltrada,confrecuenciaregulada
 concalidadparacomputadora.ConectarelUPSaungeneradorpuedeafectarsugarantíadeporvida..
Advertencias para Conectar el Equipo
• Elusodeesteequipoenaplicacionesdesoportedevidaendondelafalladeesteequipopuedahacersuponerquecausarálafalladelequipode
 soportedevidaosignificativamenteafectarsuseguridadoefectividadnoesrecomendado.Nouseesteequipoenpresenciadeunamezcla
 anestésicainflamableconaire,oxigenouoxidonitroso.
• ElUPSestáconectadoaunafuentedeenergíaCD(Labatería).LasterminalesdeSalidapuedenestarvivasaunsielUPSnoestáconectadoauna
 fuentedeenergíaCA.
• NoconectesupresoresdesobretensiónoextensionesalasalidadecorrientedelUPS.EstopuededañarelUPSyafectarlasgarantíasdelsupresor
 desobretensionesydelUPS.
Advertencias de Mantenimiento
• ElUPSnorequieremantenimientoderutina.NoabraelUPSporningúnmotivo.Nohaypartesútilesparaelusuarioensuinterior.
Advertencias sobre la Batería
• NoopereelUPSsinhaberconectadoelmódulodepotenciaaunmódulodebateríasexternas..
• ConecteúnicamentemódulosdebateríasTrippLitealosconectoresdelasbaterías.Conectemódulosdebateríasdelvoltajeytipocorrecto.
• Lasbateríasinternasenelmódulodebateríassonreciclables.Refiérasealasregulacioneslocalesparalosrequerimientosdedisposición
 ydestruccióndelasbaterías,oenlosEstadosUnidosllameal800-SAV-LEAD(800-728-5323)oal800-8-BATTERY(800-822-8837),
 ovayaalsitiowww.rbrc.comparaobtenerinformacióncompletaacercadelprocesodereciclado.PRECAUCION:Noarrojelasbateríasalfuego,
 yaqueestopuedehacerquelasbateríasexploten.
• Debidoaquelasbateríaspresentanunpeligrodechoqueeléctricoyquemadurasporlasaltascorrientesdecortocircuito,tomelasprecauciones
 adecuadas.Nodesechelasbateríasenunincinerador.Noabralasbaterías.Nopongalosterminalesdelabateríaencortooenpuenteconningún
 objeto.ApagueydesconecteelUPSantesdereemplazarlabatería.Sólodebecambiarlasbateríaspersonaltécnicodebidamentecapacitado.Use
 herramientasconmangosaisladosyreemplacelasbateríasexistentesconelmismonúmeroytipodebateríasnuevas(plomo-ácidoselladas).Las
 bateríasdelUPSsonreciclables.Consultelareglamentaciónlocalparalosrequisitosdedisposicióndedesechos;paralosEE.UU.solamente
 consulteestasfuentesparainformaciónsobrereciclaje:1-800-SAV-LEAD(1-800-728-5323);1-800-8-BATTERY(1-800-822-8837);www.rbrc.
 com.TrippLiteofreceunalíneacompletadeCartuchosdereemplazodebateríaparaUPS(R.B.C.).VisiteTrippLiteenlawebenwww.tripplite.
 com/support/battery/index.cfmparalocalizarlabateríadereemplazoespecíficaparasuUPS.
• Noabraomutilelasbaterías.Elelectrolitoliberadoesdañinoparalapielylosojosypuedesertóxico.
• LosFusiblesdeberánserremplazadosúnicamenteporpersonalautorizadodefabrica.Losfusiblesquemados/fundidossedeberánremplazar
 específicamenteporfusiblesdelmismonúmeroytipo.
• Elservicioyreparacióndeberáserefectuadoúnicamenteporpersonaldebidamentecapacitado.DurantecualquierservicioyreparaciónalUPS,
 éstedeberáapagarseopuestoenmododederivaciónmanual(VeaProcedimiento para Derivación Manual).Nota: Voltaje potencialmente
letal existe dentro de esta unidad, en tanto el suministro de energía de la batería esté conectado.
• NoconecteodesconectelosmódulosdebateríasexternasmientraselUPSesteoperandoconelsuministrodelabatería.
• Duranteelremplazo"hot-swap"delabatería,elUPSnoproveeráenergíaderespaldoenelcasodeunapagónuotrotipodeinterrupcionesdel
 suministroeléctrico.
201102169 93-2676.indd 20 3/29/2011 5:08:43 PM