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Place the Back-UPS ES to avoid:
- Direct sunlight
- Excessive heat
- Excessive humidity or contact with fluids
Plug the Back-UPS ES power cord directly into a wall outlet; not a
surge protector or power strip.
Connect FAX/Modem/Phone
Back-UPS ES protects a single line (2-wire) fax, modem or phone from
surges when it is connected through the Back-UPS ES as shown.
Connect Computer Cable
The supplied cable and software provide automatic file saving and
shutdown of the operating system in the case of a sustained power outage.
Connect the cable to the Data Port of the Back-UPS ES. Connect the other
end of the cable to the USB port on your computer. The software will
automatically find the USB Port of your computer.
Back-UPS ES 350/550
User Guide
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Connect Battery
Connect Equipment
Power On and
Install Software
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All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
For safety, the Back-UPS ES is shipped with one battery wire disconnected. The Back-UPS ES will not operate until the wire is connected to the touch
safe battery terminal. NOTE: Small sparks may occur during battery connection. This is normal.
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TURN the Back-UPS ES over and
slide the battery compartment
cover off of the battery housing.
Surge Protection Only
These outlets provide full-time protection from surges even if
the Back-UPS ES is switched OFF. Plug your printer, fax
machine, scanner, or other peripherals that do not need
battery power into these outlets.
Battery Backup Surge Protection
These outlets are powered whenever the Back-UPS ES is
switched ON. During a power outage or other utility problems
(brownouts, over-voltages), these outlets will be powered for a
limited time by the Back-UPS ES. Plug your computer, monitor,
and two other data-sensitive devices (external disk or tape drive)
into these outlets.
Press the ON/OFF switch to power the unit
ON.
A single short beep and the green “Power On”
indicator confirms that Back-UPS ES is on and
ready to provide protection.
The Back-UPS ES should charge for at least
16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit
is being charged whenever it is connected to
utility power, whether the unit is turned ON or
OFF.
If the red Building Wiring Fault indicator
(located on the end near the power cord) is lit,
your building wiring presents a shock hazard
that should be corrected by a qualified
electrician.
Install the PowerChute Personal
®
Edition
software
Place the PowerChute Personal Edition CD-
ROM into your computer and follow the
installation instructions on the screen.
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LIFT the battery out of the compartment and connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery
terminal. Ensure the batteries are installed as shown below.
APC, the APC logo, Back-UPS and PowerChute are registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corp.
The Back-UPS ES indicates operating status using a combination of visual and audible indicators.
Use the following table to identify the status of the Back-UPS ES.
Status Visual Indications
(Power On - Green)
(Replace Battery - Red)
Audible Indication Alarm Terminates
When
Power On - UPS is supplying conditioned
utility power to the load.
Power On LED - ON None Not applicable.
On Battery - UPS is supplying battery
power to the load connected to the Battery
outlets.
Power On LED - ON (off
during beep)
Beeping 4 times every
30 seconds
UPS transfers back to
Power On operation, or
when UPS is turned off.
Low Battery Warning - UPS is supplying
battery power to the load connected to the
Battery outlets and the battery is near
exhaustion.
Power on LED - flashing Rapid beeping (every
1/2 second)
UPS transfers back to
normal operation, or
when UPS is turned off.
Replace Battery - The battery is
disconnected.
The battery is in need of charging or is at
the end of its usual life and must be
replaced.
Replace Battery LED -
flashing
Power On and Replace
Battery LEDs- Flashing
(alternating)
Constant tone
Constant tone
UPS turned off with the
power switch.
Overload Shutdown - During On Battery
operation a battery power supplied outlet
overload was detected.
None Constant tone UPS turned off with the
power switch.
Sleep Mode - During On Battery operation
the battery power has been completely
exhausted and the UPS is waiting for utility
power to return to normal.
None Beeping once every 4
seconds
Utility power is restored,
or if utility power is not
restored within 32
seconds, or the UPS is
turned off.
Building Wiring Fault - Your building
wiring presents a shock hazard that should
be corrected by a licensed electrician.
Building Wiring Fault LED
(red) - ON
None UPS is unplugged, or is
plugged into a properly
wired outlet.
Status Indicators
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See the Troubleshooting section for additional assistance.
Back-UPS ES 550
Slide the battery compartment cover
completely onto the Back-UPS ES.
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Battery Backup Surge Protection
Surge Protection Only
Power On
Replace Battery
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POWER ON/
AC LINE
CORD
TO COMPUTER
USB PORT
FROM WALL JACK
DATALINE OUTPUT TO
DSL MODEM or PHONE
Data Port
Modem/
Phone/Fax
Wall
Outlet
CAUTION
- Refer to bottom
of unit for safety markings.
Circut Breaker
Push to Reset
Building
Wiring
Fault
BUILDING WIRING
FAULT INDICATOR
CIRCUIT BREAKER
PUSH TO RESET
REPLACE BATTERY
INDICATOR
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