Tripp Lite SmartOnline SU16000RT4U User manual

Owner’s Manual
WARRANTY
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SmartOnline™Hot-Swappable
Modular UPS Systems
Models: SU16000RT4U and SU16000RT4UHW
Important Safety Warnings 2
Features 3
Mounting 7
Connection 8
Optional Connection 9
Manual Bypass Procedure 15
Operation 10
Storage/Service 17
Warranty/Warranty Registration 17
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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. 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void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willvoid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overloadtheUPSandwillvoid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.

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Features
Front Control Panel
I/P BYPASS
BATTERYAC/DC DC/AC O/P
OFFON
MUTE SELECT
SETUP
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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INSTALL THE 4U EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK BEFORE INSTALLING THE POWER MODULE. SEE THE
INCLUDED BATTERY PACK OWNER'S MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.
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1 Power Module
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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powermoduleisconnectedtothiscircuit,
itenablesemergencyshutdownoftheUPSsystem’soutput.Usingtheincludedcable 2a ,
connecttheEPOporttoauser-suppliednormallyopenswitch.Thepinassignmentfor
the EPO port is shown in diagram 2b . The EPO port is not a phone line surge
suppressor; do not connect a phone line to this port.
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2
1a
1b
2a
2b EPO Pin Assignment
3a
3b
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.
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4
1c
4
3a
3b

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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.
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
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.
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