Tripp Lite SmartPro 450 RT User manual

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Copyright ©2000 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. SmartPro®is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite.
1111W.35thStreet
Chicago, IL 60609 USA
CustomerSupport:[phone]
www.tripplite.com
Installation: p. 3 - 4
Basic Operation: p. 5 - 7
Storage & Service: p. 8
Specifications: p. 8
Safety: p. 2
Owner's Manual
SmartPro®450 RT
Intelligent Network UPS System (120V)
ESPAÑOL: p. 9
FRANÇAIS: p. 17
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This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be
followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite UPS
Systems.
UPS Location Warnings
• Install your UPS indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, dust or
direct sunlight.
• For best performance, keep the indoor temperature between 32° F and
104° F (between 0° C and 40° C).
• Leave adequate space around all sides of the UPS for proper ventilation.
UPS Connection Warnings
• Connect your UPS to a three-wire, grounded AC power outlet. Do not
remove or modify the ground pin of the UPS's plug.
• Do not use two-prong adapters with the UPS's plug. Do not plug your UPS
into itself; this will damage the UPS and void your warranty.
• If you are connecting your UPS to a motor-powered AC generator,
the generator must provide clean, filtered computer-grade output.
• Use only the power supply cord provided with this unit. The power cord for
the UPS is wired in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) specifi-
cations. Be sure that your wall outlet is also wired to these specifications.
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. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Battery replacement must be performed by qualified service personnel.
Because the batteries present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high
short-circuit current, qualified service personnel should observe proper
precautions: Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery
replacement. Use tools with insulated handles and 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 termi-
nals with any object.
• The UPS batteries are recyclable. Refer to local codes for disposal require-
ments or in the USA only call 1-800-SAV-LEAD (1-800-728-5323) for
complete recycling information. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire.
• Do not attempt to add external batteries.
Safety
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Mounting
Rackmount
Position brackets as shown in Figure 1
to serve as mounting ears for the UPS
in your rack. Use 4 mounting screws
and washers to connect the UPS to
each bracket. Mount the UPS in your
rack with user-supplied screws and hardware appropriate to your rack. Have an
assistant hold the UPS in position while mounting.
Desktop/Under-Monitor
Place on your desktop or under your computer monitor with the control and LED
panel forward. CAUTION: Do not place more than 50 lb. (22.7 kg) on your UPS.
Vertical Tower
Position brackets as shown in Figure 2 to serve as stabilizers for the UPS in a
vertical position. Use 2 flattop mounting screws to connect the UPS to each
bracket. Make sure the control and LED panel is at the top. To prevent dust from
settling inside the UPS, fill the empty upward-facing holes with the plastic
plugs included.
Wallmount
To mount the UPS perpendicular to a wall along a straight, vertical line, first
position brackets on the UPS's sides as shown in Figure 3. Adjust brackets to
desired distance from wall. Use 4 mounting screws and washers to connect the
UPS to each bracket. Mount UPS to your wall with user-supplied screws and
hardware appropriate to the composition of the wall. Have an assistant hold the
UPS in position while mounting. Make sure the control and LED panel is at the
top. Additional bracket holes allow you to mount up to two UPSs side-by-side
on the same set of brackets (Figure 4). CAUTION: each UPS weighs 15-1/2 lbs.
(7 kg). Be sure that user-supplied mounting hardware can support this weight.
Installation
Figure2–VerticalTower Figure 3 – Wallmounting One UPS Figure 4 – Wallmounting
TwoUPSs
Figure1 – Rackmount
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Plug one end of the
detachable line cord
into your UPS's AC
Inlet Receptacle and
the other end into an
electrical outlet.
Plug your computer,
monitor and other
critical devices into your
UPS's Battery-Supported
Receptacles.*
Plug a printer or other
peripheral equipment
into your UPS's Surge-
Only Receptacle.
–Optional–
Using Tripp Lite cable, connect
the serial port of your computer
to the serial port of your UPS.**
Load software and run
installation program appropriate
to your operating system.
Turn your UPS ON
by pressing the Main
Power Switch, holding
it for 3 seconds and
releasing it.***
* 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 Battery-Supported Outlets. ** DB9 port connection is
optional. Your UPS will function properly without this connection. *** The UPS will execute a 10-second self-test.
The "Normal" LED will illuminate and the UPS will emit one beep to indicate normal operation.
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Switch
1. Main Power Switch
This switch activates three separate UPS functions:
UPS Power
Press the switch, hold it for 3 seconds and release it to turn the UPS
ON or OFF.*
Alarm Silence
Press the switch and immediately release it to silence the UPS Alarm.
UPS Cold Start
Press the switch, hold it for 5 seconds and release it to turn your UPS
ON and to use it as a stand-alone power source (operating from the
battery without AC input).**
* The UPS will execute a 10-second self-test when you turn it on. The “Normal" LED will illuminate, and the UPS will beep once
to indicate the UPS is turned ON. If the UPS alarm sounds and the "Replace Battery" LED illuminates, turn your UPS OFF, let
your UPS charge its batteries for 12 hours and turn UPS back ON to repeat the automatic self-test. If alarm still sounds, contact
Tripp Lite for service. CAUTION: Do not unplug your UPS to test its batteries. This will remove safe electrical grounding and may
introduce a damaging surge into your network connections.
** The "Backup" LED will illuminate since your UPS will operate from battery power.
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Indicator Lights
The SmartPro 450 RT utilizes dual function Indicator Lights that alert you to
different information depending on whether they illuminate constantly or are
flashing. All Indicator Light Descriptions refer to when the UPS is connected to
the wall outlet and turned ON.
2. "AC Normal/AVR" LED
This green light will illuminate constantly to indicate the utility-supplied AC
line voltage at your wall outlet is normal. It will flash to indicate your UPS is
automatically correcting high or low AC line voltage (AVR=Automatic Voltage
Regulation). The longer the UPS is correcting voltage, the longer the LED will
flash. This is a normal, automatic operation of your UPS, and no action is required
on your part.
3. "Backup/Low Batt" LED
This yellow light will illuminate constantly to indicate your UPS is providing
your equipment with battery power. (The UPS's Alarm will sound once every
15 seconds.) The light will flash when the UPS's battery is low and the UPS
is initiating an automatic system shutdown. (The UPS's Alarm will sound once
every second for approximately 2 minutes, depending on load, prior to shut-
down).
4. "Fault/Overload" LED
This red light will illuminate constantly to indicate a short circuit in the UPS
or other fault. The light will illuminate and the UPS's Alarm will sound constantly
for 30 seconds before the UPS automatically shuts down. The light will flash
(and the UPS's Alarm will sound once each second) when the UPS's capacity has
been exceeded while it is operating from battery power. Immediately remove
overload from battery-supported outlets.
5. "Replace Batt" LED
This red light will illuminate constantly if your UPS fails the automatic self-test
(after you turn your UPS ON) and the UPS battery is less than fully charged.
Turn the UPS OFF and let it charge for 12 hours and turn it back ON to perform
a second automatic self-test. If the light continues to stay on, contact Tripp Lite
for service.
6. "Wiring Fault" LED
This red light on the back of the UPS shines constantly when your UPS detects
a wiring fault in your wall outlet (reversed phases, missing ground, etc.) Have
an electrician fix the fault immediately. Your UPS will identify the presence of
most (but not all) wiring faults.
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Other UPS Features
7. AC Receptacles (Battery Backup Supported)
These receptacles provide your connected equipment with AC line power during
normal operation and battery power during blackouts and brownouts. They also
protect your equipment against damaging surges and line noise. Connect com-
puter, monitor and other essential equipment to these receptacles.
8. AC Receptacle (Surge-Only)
This receptacle provides equipment that does not require battery backup (such
as printers) with complete surge and line noise protection. Do not connect
computers or other essential equipment to this receptacle.
9.“SMART” RS-232 Port
The RS-232 port connects your UPS to any PC or workstation. Use with Tripp Lite
software and cabling to monitor and manage network power and automatically
save open files and shut down equipment during a blackout. This port uses
RS-232 communications to transmit UPS and power conditions.
10. Accessory Slot
Contact Tripp Lite Customer Support for more information and a list of available
SNMP, network management and connectivity products.
11. Mounting Brackets
The mounting brackets are already set for mounting in standard 19 in. racks.
See Installation section for using the mounting brackets to suit under-monitor,
tower and wallmount applications.
12. AC Inlet Receptacle
Connect one end of the detachable line cord into this receptacle and the other end
into your wall outlet.
13. Battery Replacement Door
Under normal conditions, the original battery in your UPS will last several years.
Battery replacement should be performed only by qualified service personnel.
Refer to “Battery Warnings” in the Safety section. When replacing batteries,
qualified service personnel should follow this procedure: 1) turn UPS OFF; 2)
remove the snap-on battery replacement door, on left front of unit; 3) pull
batteries partially out of case; 4) make a detailed sketch of the batteries and the
polarity, color and connection of all cables; 5) disconnect battery terminals; 6)
dispose of used batteries; 7) reconnect replacement batteries exactly as original
batteries were; 8) push batteries back into case and replace cover.*
* You may not receive full runtime until your replacement batteries have fully charged.
14. Circuit Breaker
This resettable circuit breaker protects equipment plugged into AC receptacles
against short circuits and system overloads. If the circuit breaker trips, unplug
at least one piece of equipment from the AC receptacles and reset the breaker
by pressing the button back into place.
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Specifications
Storage & Service
Storage
First turn your UPS OFF and disconnect its power cord from the wall outlet.
Then disconnect all equipment to avoid battery drain. If you plan on storing
your UPS for an extended period of time, fully recharge the UPS batteries once
every three months by plugging the UPS into a live AC outlet, turning the Power
Switch ON and letting the UPS charge for 4-6 hours. If you leave your UPS
batteries discharged for an extended period of time, they will suffer permanent
loss of capacity.
Service
If returning your UPS to Tripp Lite, 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 SMART 450 RT
Output Capacity (VA/Watts): 450/270
Battery Runtime (Half Load/Full Load) Min.: 12/3
Battery Recharge Rate: 2-4 hrs.
Approvals: UL 1778, cUL, FCC Class B
Input Voltage (120V); Input Frequency (50/60 Hz Auto-Selecting); On-Line Input Voltage Range (86 - 147 volts); Voltage-Regulated
Output Voltage Range (120V +/- 10%); On Battery Output Voltage Range (120V +/- 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 TVSS Protection Modes (H to N, H to G, N to G).
FCC Radio/TV Interference Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures: reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna; increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected; consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
The user must use shielded cables and connectors with this product. Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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