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5115 Rack-Mount User’s Guide : 164201449 RevA www.powerware.com
ActionPossible CauseAlarm or Condition
1 beep every 4 seconds. The UPS is on battery due
to a utility failure.
The UPS is powering your equipment with battery
power. Prepare your equipment for shutdown. If this is
an extended power outage, save your work and tu rn
off your equipment to conserve battery power.
1 beep every 2 seconds. The battery is running low.
Two minutes or less of battery power remains
(depending on load configuration and battery charge).
Save your work and turn off your equipment. The
alarm cannot be silenced.
1 beep every 2 seconds.
The UPS is running on
battery power because the
input voltage is too high
(>149V for 120V models;
>290V for 230V models) or
too low (<30V).
Correct the input voltage, if possible. The UPS
continues to operate on battery until the condition is
corrected or the battery is completely discharged.
If the condition persists, the input voltage in your area
may differ from the UPS nominal.
1 beep per second.
Power requirements exceed
UPS capacity (overload is
greater than 110%) or the
load is defective.
The UPS will automatically shut down in 3 minutes.
Save your work immediately and turn off your
equipment. Turn off the UPS. The alarm cannot be
silenced.
Remove some of the equipment from the UPS. You
may need to obtain a larger capacity UPS.
1 beep per second.
The UPS is on battery, and
the power requirements
exceed UPS capacity
(overload is greater than
110%) or the load is
defective.
Shutdown is imminent (30 seconds). Save your work
and turn off your equipment. Turn off and unplug the
UPS. The alarm cannot be silenced.
Remove some of the equipment from the UPS. Wait at
least 5 seconds until all LEDs are off and restart the
UPS. You may need to obtain a larger capacity UPS.
Continuous beep.
Battery test failed. Check the battery connections and be sure the battery
is fully charged.
If the indicator still flashes, see “UPS
Maintenance” on page 39 to replace the battery. Call
your service representative if the problem persists.
Continuous beep.
UPS internal temperature is
too high.
Shutdown is imminent. Save your work and turn off
your equipment. Turn off and unplug the UPS. The
alarm cannot be silenced.
Clear vents and remove any heat sources. Ensure the
airflow around the UPS is not restricted. Wait at least
5 minutes and restart the UPS. If the condition
persists, contact your service representative.