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Turn On the Back-UPS
Press the Power ON button located on the top of the Back-UPS. The green LED will illuminate and a single short beep will be audible indicating that
the Back-UPS is providing protection for connected equipment.
The Back-UPS battery charges fully during the first eight hours while connected to utility power. The Back-UPS battery will charge while the Back-
UPS is switched ON or OFF. Do not expect full battery run capability during the initial charge time.
Install PowerChute Software
Install the optional PowerChute CD in the computer and follow the prompts to install the software.
Status Indicators
Voltage Sensitivity Adjustment (optional)
The Back-UPS detects and reacts to line voltage distortions by transferring to battery back-up power to protect connected equipment. In situations
where either the Back-UPS or the connected equipment is too sensitive for the input voltage level it is necessary to adjust the transfer voltage.
1. Connect the Back-UPS to a wall outlet. The Back-UPS will be in Standby mode, no indicators will be illuminated.
2. Press and hold the Power On button for 10 seconds. The red LED flashes, to indicate that the Back-UPS is in Program mode.
3. The green or red LEDs will flash to indicate the current sensitivity level. Refer to the table for an explanation of the transfer voltage sensitivity
levels.
4. To select LOW sensitivity, press and hold the Power On button until the green LED flashes.
5. To select MEDIUM sensitivity, press and hold the Power On button until the red LED flashes.
6. To select HIGH sensitivity, press and hold the Power On button until the green and red LEDs flash alternately.
7. To exit Program mode wait five seconds and all LED indicators will extinquish. Program mode is no longer active.
Status LED Indicator Audible Indicator On Audible Indicator Off
Power On
The Back-UPS is supplying utility power to
connected equipment.
The green LED illuminates. N/A N/A
On Battery
Back-UPS supplying battery
power to battery back-up outlets.
The green LED illuminates.The
LED is not illuminated during the
beeps.
Back-UPS beeps four times every
30 seconds.
Beeping stops when power transfers
back to utility power or the Back-UPS is
turned OFF.
Low Battery warning
The Back-UPS is supplying battery power
to the battery back-up outlets and the battery
is near a total discharge state.
The green LED illuminates with
rapid green flashes.
The Back-UPS emits rapid beeping,
(every 1/2 second).
The beeping stops when power transfers
back to utility power or the Back-UPS is
turned OFF.
Check Battery
• The battery is disconnected.
• The battery needs to be charged, or replaced.
The red LED flashes. Constant tone Back-UPS is turned Off.
Overload Shutdown
While on battery power an overload condition
has occurred in one or more of the battery
back-up outlets while the Back-UPS is operating
on battery power.
The red LED illuminates. Constant tone Back-UPS is turned Off.
AV R When the AVR feature is activated
the amber LED illuminates.
N/A N/A
Sleep Mode
While on battery power the battery is
completely discharged. The Back-UPS will
“awaken” once utility power is restored.
N/A
The Back-UPS beeps once every
four seconds.
The beeping stops when:
• Utility power is restored
• If utility power is not restored within
32 seconds
• The Back-UPS is turned OFF
LED Flashes Sensitivity Setting Input Voltage Range Recommended Use
Green LOW 115 Vac: 88 Vac to 143 Vac
220 Vac: 176 Vac to 264 Vac
Input voltage is extremely low or extremely high. Not
recommended for computers.
Red MEDIUM (factory default) 115 Vac: 88 Vac to 143 Vac
220 Vac: 176 Vac to 264 Vac
Use when the Back-UPS frequently switches to battery
operation.
Alternating Green/Red HIGH 115 Vac: 96 Vac to 137 Vac
220 Vac: 192 Vac to 252 Vac
Use when connected equipment is sensitive to voltage
fluctuations.