Tripp Lite TE Series User manual

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Copyright © 1999 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.
1111 W. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Customer Support: [phone]
www.tripplite.com
Quick Installation: p. 3
Basic Operation: p. 4 - 5
Storage & Service: p. 5
Specifications: p. 6
Safety: p. 2
Warranty & Insurance: p. 6
Owner's Manual
TE SERIES
Standby UPS Systems (120V)
ESPAÑOL:p.7-11
FRANÇAIS:p.12-16

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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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
UPS Location Warnings
• Install your UPS indoors, away from excess moisture, heat, dust
and 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.
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.
• Do not connect surge suppressors to the output of your UPS. This may
damage your UPS and will void both the surge suppressor and UPS
warranties.
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, 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 terminals with any object.
• The UPS batteries are recyclable. Refer to local codes for disposal
requirements or 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.
Important Safety Instructions

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Quick Installation
Plug your UPS into an
electrical outlet.
Plug your computer,
monitor and external
modem into battery-
supported outlets. Plug
other equipment into
surge-only outlets.*
Set your UPS’s “OFF –
ON” Switch.**
USA, Canada & Western Europe
· Set it and leave it “ON” at all times.
All Other Countries
· Set to “OFF” when you are not using
connected equipment.
(WARNING! When set to "OFF," UPS will not
provide battery backup during a blackout or
brownout)
· Set to “ON” when you are using
connected equipment.
–Optional Installation–
(select models)*
OPTION 1 (UPS Software)
Using Tripp Lite Cable (if supplied) connect
the DB9 port of your UPS to the DB9 port of
your computer. Load software (if supplied)
and run the installation program appropri-
ate for your operating system.
OPTION2(BrownoutVoltageAdjustment)
Adjust the Voltage Potentiometer (UPS
back panel) clockwise to lower the voltage
point at which the UPS switches from on-
line to battery output.**
* Your UPS will function properly without these
connections or settings. ** For users who
experience frequent, severe brownouts to avoid
excessive battery drain. Note: Use caution when
adjusting the potentiometer while the UPS is
powering a voltage-sensitive load.
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* Separate battery-supported/surge and surge-only outlets are available only on select models (identified on the back of
your UPS). Your UPS is designed to support only computer equipment. You will overload your UPS if you connect
household appliances, laser printers or surge suppressors. ** See Basic Operation section for the Switch Function, UPS
Conditions and Setting Advantages.
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OPTION 2
OPTION 1
NORM

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Switches
With your UPS plugged in, set this switch according to the
recommendations in Step 3 of the Quick Installation section.
"ON" Position
Function: ENABLES battery backup. UPS Conditions: The UPS
battery is charging. Power is ON at the UPS receptacles. The " "
indicator light is illuminated. Setting Advantages: Provides bat-
tery backup during blackouts or brownouts.
"OFF" Position
Function: DISABLES battery backup. UPS Conditions: The UPS
battery is charging. Power is ON at the UPS receptacles. The " "
indicator light is illuminated. The " " indicator light is flashing.
Setting Advantages: continues to charge the battery when power
is present while turning OFF the inverter to prevent battery backup
operation when equipment is not in use.
Note: Only UPS models equipped with a “MUTE/TEST” switch allow you to “cold start” them and
use them as stand-alone power sources when utility power is not present. To “cold start” your UPS,
first turn your UPS ON. Then, move the MUTE/TEST switch to the left, hold momentarily and
release when the " " indicator light begins to flash.
Use this momentary switch to do two things:
Silence the UPS alarm*
Move this switch to the left and release it. Note: When the battery
is nearly depleted the alarm resumes (and cannot be silenced) to
alert you to immediately shut down connected equipment.
Test your UPS's battery charge
Leave your connected equipment ON. With your UPS plugged in
and turned ON, move this switch to the left; hold it there for 2
seconds and release it. The UPS will momentarily switch to battery
to test its charge. If the UPS alarm sounds or the properly-sized
load is not supported, let your UPS charge its batteries for 12 hours
and repeat the 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 UPS alarm consists of a series of short beeps followed by a brief pause. The alarm is activated
when the UPS switches to battery during a blackout or brownout.
If you experience severe brownouts that cause the UPS to fre-
quently switch to battery, the adjustable voltage potentiometer
allows you to prevent excessive battery drain by lowering the
voltage point at which the UPS switches to battery. Turn it
clockwise to lower the voltage point as much as 18% below the
nominal setting of 99 volts (set fully clockwise).
Note: Your UPS’s optimal setting will depend on the voltage conditions in your area. Adjust it
clockwise until you reduce the frequency your UPS switches to battery. Your UPS will function
properly at any setting. Use caution when adjusting the potentiometer while the UPS is powering
voltage-sensitive loads.
Basic Operation
OFF ON
NORM
Available
on select
models

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Other UPS Features
AC Receptacles
The receptacles provide your connected equipment with AC line
power during normal operation. They will provide battery power
during blackouts and brownouts only if the “OFF/ON” Switch is set
to the “ON” position. The receptacles also protect your equipment
against damaging surges and line noise. Select models, however,
feature “surge-only” receptacles (identified on the back of your
UPS) that provide peripherals with surge protection without com-
mitting precious battery power to support them during blackouts.
DB9 Port (Available on select models)
The DB9 port connects your UPS to any workstation or server. Use
with Tripp Lite software and cabling to automatically save open
files and shut down equipment during a blackout. This port sends
contact-closure signals to indicate line-fail and low-battery sta-
tus. It also receives a shut down signal from the connected
computer to conserve the UPS battery charge. Contact Tripp Lite
Customer Support for more information.
Indicator Lights
All Indicator Light descriptions apply when the UPS is plugged into a
wall outlet and turned ON.
This green light will turn ON whenever your UPS is plugged in and
receiving normal AC line power.
This red light will turn ON when your UPS is providing your
equipment with battery power.
This yellow light will turn ON after you test your UPS battery’s
charge with the “Mute/Test” Switch to indicate that the UPS’s
battery is less than fully charged. If it stays on continuously,
contact Tripp Lite for service. The light will flash after you set the
“OFF/ON” Switch to the “OFF” position to indicate that the UPS will
not provide battery backup during a blackout or brownout.
This red light will turn ON when the UPS’s capacity has been
exceeded while it is operating from battery power (either during a
self-test or during a blackout). Remove overload from battery-
supported outlets immediately.
Available on
select models

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FCC Part 68 Notice (U.S. only)
If your Fax Modem Protector causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service. If possible,
they will notify you in advance. If advance notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file
a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
proper operation of your equipment. If it does, you will be given advance notice to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. If
you experience trouble with this equipment, Fax Modem Protector, please contact the Manager of Technical Support; Tripp Lite; 1111 W. 35th
Street, Chicago, Illinois 60609; Phone: [phone], for repair/warranty information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this
equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning. There are no repairs that
can be made by the customer to the Fax Modem Protector. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.
Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission or corporation commission for information.)
TE 300 TE 700L
Output Capacity (VA/Watts): 300/200 700/450
Battery Runtime (Half Load/Full Load) Minutes: 86/37 83/35
Battery Recharge Time: 2-4 hrs. 2-4 hrs.
Approvals: UL, cUL, NOM UL, cUL, NOM
Modem/Fax Protection (starts at 260V): 1 line –
ALL MODELS:
Input Voltage/Frequency (120V/60 Hz); On Battery Output Voltage Range (120V +/- 5%); Output Waveform Line Mode (filtered sine
wave); Output Waveform Battery Mode (PWM sine wave); AC Surge Suppression (exceeds IEEE 587 Cat. A & B standards); AC Noise
Attenuation (>40 dB); AC Protection Modes (H to N, H to G, N to G)
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 and letting the UPS charge for
4 to 6 hours. If you leave your UPS batteries discharged for an extended period
of time, they will suffer a 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.
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 on page 2.