XL Tower/Rack-Mount 5U External Battery Pack User Manual 3
Introduction
About this unit
The American Power Conversion (APC
®
) SUA48XLBPexternal battery pack connects to the APC
Smart-UPS
®
. Together these units provide extended protection for electronic equipment from utility power
blackouts, brownouts, sags and surges. The UPS and the external battery pack together provide continuous
power from the batteries until utility power returns to safe levels or the batteries are fully discharged.
Unpack
Read the Safety Guide before installing the unit.
Inspect the unit upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.
The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly.
Check the package contents:
Specifications
NOTE: The model and serial numbers are located on a small, rear panel label. For some models, an additional label
is located on the chassis under the front bezel.
•External battery pack
•Front bezel
•Literature kit containing:
– Eight ornamental screws for securing the unit in the
rack
– Eight 5/16 in (.8 cm) pan-head screws for attaching
cleats to the chassis rails
(required for four post rack only)
– Eight 5/8 in (1.6 cm) pan-head screws for attaching
rack-mount brackets to the unit
– Eight snap-on speed nuts
– Two cleats (required for four post rack only)
– Two rack-mount brackets
– Product documentation
–Smart-UPS
®
User Manuals CD
– Safety information
– Warranty information
Temperature
Operating
Storage
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
5
° to 86° F (-15° to 30° C) charge the batteries every six months
86
° to 113° F (30° to 45° C) charge the batteries every three months
This unit is intended for indoor use
only. Select a location sturdy enough
to handle the weight.
Do not operate the unit where there
is excessive dust or the temperature
or humidity are outside the specified
limits.
Environmental factors impact battery
life. High temperatures, poor utility
power, and frequent, short duration
discharges will shorten battery life.
Maximum
Elevation
Operating
Storage
10,000 ft (3,000 m)
50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Humidity
0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Weight
150 lbs (68 kg) with battery module
40 lbs (18 kg) without battery module
27 lbs (12 kg) each battery module
150 lbs (68 kg)
Maximum Number of External Battery Packs Supported by the
Smart-UPS XL
10