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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing a MINUTEMAN UPS Product. To e njoy all the features and benefits of this Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), please read and follow all installation and operation instructions comple tely. This UPS is designed to p rovide power protection for connected electroni c equipment. The accompanying MINUTEMAN Powe[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 1 IMPORTA NT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS (SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS) This manual contains impor tant safety instruc- tions. Please read and follow all instructions carefully during installation and operation of UPS. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to unpack, install, or operate.[...]

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    2 INSPECTION The package contents: (1) MINUTEMAN PowerCenter software (floppy disk); (1) Serial interface ca ble (DB-9); (1) Telep hone cable; (1) User’s Manual; (1) Warr anty registration card; (1) Plati num Protection Policy; (1) UPS. HOW TO DETERMINE THE POWER REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR EQ UIPMENT 1. Make sure that the total Volt-Amp (VA) requiremen[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 3 5. Plug the UPS in to a 2 pole , 3 wire gr ounding receptacl e (AC w all outlet). Make su re the w all branch outlet is pr otected by a fuse or circu it breaker and doe s not service e quipment with large electrical demands (e.g. re frigerator, copier, etc…) . Note: DO NOT use ex [...]

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    4 When your computer restarts, the MINUTE- MAN PowerCenter software w ill appear on your screen for a few seconds, and then mini- mize. It will appear as a bl ue and white battery icon located in the system tray, near the clock. FOR WINDOWS 2000 1. Click on Start , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click on Power Opti ons[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 5 5. Shutdown Button : Click the shutdown button to open the Scheduled Shutdow n Window . 6. Battery OK Indicator : This indicator appears in a g reen color w hen AC power is normal and th e UPS and software are communicating. 7. AC Power Indicator : This indicator appears in a green [...]

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    6 MINUTEMAN POWERCENTER SHUTDOWN WINDOW 1. Display Window: Any schedule information will be displayed here. 2. Special Setting: This option is use d to schedule a shutdo wn at a specific date and time. 3. Weekly Setting: Thi s opti on is used to schedule a shu tdown for a specifi c time and day of the week. 4. OK Button: This button is used to exit[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 7 Note: You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the administrator’s group to make these changes. Network policies may also prev ent you from making these changes. Please contact your network administrator for further assistance. TESTING YOUR UPS SYSTEM Once you have[...]

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    8 REPLACING THE BA TTERY (Authorized Service Personnel) CAUTION! Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before servicing the bat- tery. Service the battery under the superv ision of Auth orized Service Per sonnel knowledgea ble of batteries and their precautions. CAUTION! Use only the specified type of battery. See your dealer for replac[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 9 BATTERY REPLA CEMENT PROCEDURE MN 525 Retaining Screws 6. Disconnect the battery positive (red) w ire from the battery positiv e (+) terminal. 7. Turn the power switch on, to discharge the UPS. 8. Disconnect the battery negative (black) w i re from the battery negativ e (-) terminal[...]

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    10 DEFINITIONS FOR ILLUMINATED LED INDICA TORS Power ON Site Wiring Fault Circuit Breaker Ala r m CONDITION On Off Set Off Normal Mode Off On/Off Set Two Beeps Utility Failure- the UPS is in the battery mode. Off On/Off Set Rapid Beeps Utility Failure- The UPS is in the battery mode and will run out of battery-pow er shortly. Off Off Up Two Beeps o[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Full-time surge protec- tion outlets stop provid- ing power to equipment. Circuit breaker has tripped due to an overload. Turn the UPS off and unplug at least one piece of equipment. Wait 10-seconds, reset the circuit breaker by depr[...]

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    12 SPECIFICAT IONS Model number MN 325 MN 525 VA/W att rating 325VA/185W 525VA/275W Input Voltage (AC Mode) 100VAC to 140VAC Input Frequency 57 Hz to 63 Hz Output Voltage (AC Mode) 100VAC to 140VAC Output Voltage (Battery Mode) 120VAC ± 5% Output Frequency (Battery Mode) 60Hz ± 1Hz unless synchronized to utility Transfer Time 4ms Typical Max. Loa[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 13 DECLA RA TION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): UL-1778 Standard(s) to which Conformity is declared: FCC CLASS B Manufacturer’s Name: Para Sy stems, Inc. (M INUTEMAN UPS) Manufacturer’s Address: 1455 LeMay Drive; Carrollton, Tex as 75007 USA Type of Equipment: [...]

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    14 Limited Product Warranty Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) warrants this equipment, w hen properly applied and ope rated within specified conditions, a gainst faulty material s (excluding the Batteries) or w orkmanship for a period of three y ears from the da te of purchase. Para Systems In c. (Para Sy stems) warrant s the Batteries for a p eriod[...]

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    For more information, contact us at: MINUTEMAN UPS / Para Systems, Inc. 1455 LeMay Drive Carrollton, Texas 75007 Tel: (972) 446-7363 Fax: (972) 446-9011 Email: info@minutemanups.com We b: www. min ute m anups.com UPS S iz ing: www.s iz emyup s. com Entire contents copyright ©2002 MINUTEMAN UPS / Para Sy stems, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproductio[...]

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    MN 325/MN 525 User’s Manual Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 15 Addendum Installing Pow erCenter on Window s XP (Home and Professional) 1) Click on Start and then click on Control Panel. 2) Double-click on Pow er Options then click on the UPS tab. 3) Set the manufacturer to None . 4) Exit to the desktop and shutdown your computer. 5) Turn the U[...]