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    POWER W ARE ® 51 15A USB User ’ s Guide 500-1400 V A www .powerware.com.au[...]

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    51 15AUSBManual.qxd Rev 1 © Copyright 2004, Powerware. All rights reserved. Powerware is a registered trademark and Advanced Battery Management (ABM) is a trademark of Powerware Corporation. Where the brand name “Powerware” is used, the term refers to Eaton’s Powerware Division, trading in Australia as Eaton Power Quality Pty Ltd[...]

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    POWER W ARE ® 51 15A USB 500-1400 V A User ’ s Guide www .powerware.com.au[...]

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    Special Symbols The following are examples of symbols used on the UPS to alert you to important information. CAUTION T o reduce the risk of electric shock, Do not remove cover (or back) No user-serviceable part s inside Refer servicing to the factory CAUTION Risk of Electric Shock Do Not Open Cover RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Indicates that a risk of [...]

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    T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 1 Powerware 51 15 -Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 2 Inst allation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Inspecting the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Precautions .[...]

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    7 T roubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Audible Alarms and UPS Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Silencing an Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    1 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Figure 1. Powerware 51 15 CHAPTER 1 P OWERW ARE 51 15 - INTRODUCTION The Powerware 51 15 uninterruptible power system (UPS) protects your sensitive electronic equipment from power problems such as power failures, power sags, power surges, brownouts, and line noise. Power failure can[...]

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    2 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Powerware 51 15 - Introduction Because an integral part of power protection is power management sof tware, the Powerware 51 15 comes fully equipped with a communication port, USB port, serial cable and a CD containing both LanSafe III for networked systems and FailSafe III for stand[...]

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    3 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au CHAPTER 2 I NST ALLA TION This section explains • Equipment inspection • Safety precautions • UPS Installation • UPS rear panels Inspecting the Equipment If the UPS has been damaged during shipment, contact your vendor immediately . Safety Precautions Read the following prec[...]

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    4 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Installation Inst alling the UPS The following steps explain how to inst all the UPS. Figure 2 shows a typical installation only . See “UPS Rear Panels” on page 6 for the rear p anel of each model. 1. If you are installing power management sof tware, connect your computer to the[...]

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    4. Plug the equipment to be protected into the UPS outlet sockets. DO NOT protect laser printers with the UPS because of the exceptionally high power requirements of the heating element s. 5. S tart the UPS by pressing the button as shown in Figure 2. The indicator illuminates, indicating that power is available from the UPS output receptacles. The[...]

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    6 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Installation UPS Rear Panels This section shows the rear panels of the Powerware 51 15 models. Figure 3. 500V A Rear Panel Figure 4. 750V A Rear Panel USB Port Network T ransient Protector 3 x 10A Australian Output Receptacles IEC 320 10A Input Connector Communication Port USB Port [...]

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    7 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Figure 5. 1000V A Rear Panel Figure 6. 1400V A Rear Panel 3 x 10A Australian Output Receptacles USB Port Network T ransient Protector IEC 320 10A Input Connector Communication Port Fan USB Port Network T ransient Protector 3 x 10A Australian Output Receptacles IEC 320 10A Input Conn[...]

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    8 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au[...]

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    9 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au CHAPTER 3 O PERA TION This section describes • T urning the UPS on and off • S tarting the UPS on battery • S tandby mode • The UPS front panel and LEDs • Initiating the self-test T urning the UPS On T o turn on the UPS, press the button on the front panel (shown in Figure[...]

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    10 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Operation UPS Front Panel The UPS front panel indicates the UPS st atus and also identifies potential power problems. Figure 7 shows the UPS front panel indicators and controls If the alarm beeps or any alarm indicators are on, see T able 8 on page 26 to identify and correct the pr[...]

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    11 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au CHAPTER 4 A DDITIONAL UPS F EA TURES This section describes • Using the communication port • Using the USB Port • The Network T ransient Protector Communication Port T o establish communication between the UPS and a computer , connect your computer to the UPS communication po[...]

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    12 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Additional UPS Features T able 1. Communication Port Pin Assignment USB Port The UPS can communicate with a USB-compliant computer using LanSafe Power Management Software (v5.0 or higher). T o establish communication between the UPS and a computer: Pin Signal Name Function Directio[...]

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    13 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Figure 10 Network T ransient Protector Network T ransient Protector The Network T ransient Protector , shown in Figure 10, is located on the rear panel and has jacks labelled IN and OUT . This feature accommodates a single RJ-45 (10BaseT) network connector . Connect the input conne[...]

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    14 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au[...]

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    15 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au CHAPTER 5 UPS M AINTENANCE This section explains how to: UPS and Battery Care For the best preventive maintenance, keep the area around the UPS clean and dust- free. If the atmosphere is very dusty , clean the outside of the system with a vacuum cleaner . For full battery life, kee[...]

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    16 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au UPS Maintenance Replacing Batteries The hot-swappable battery feature allows you to replace the UPS batteries easily without turning the UPS off or disconnecting the load. If you prefer to remove input power to change the battery , press the button and then unplug the UPS. Consider[...]

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    17 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Use the following steps to replace the batteries: 1. Pull the top left corner forward and remove the front p anel. 2. Slide up and remove the metal battery cover . 3. 500V A unit s. Disconnect the red battery cable and then disconnect the black battery cable Pull the battery out on[...]

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    18 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au 4. 750-1400V A unit s. Disconnect the red battery cable and then pull the battery out onto a flat, stable surface. Disconnect the black battery cable to the UPS as shown. UPS Maintenance[...]

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    19 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au 5. Replace the battery . See “Recycling the Used Battery” for proper disposal. 6. Connect the black battery cable to the new battery and then connect the red battery cable. 7. Reinstall the battery . 8. Reinstall the met al battery cover and front panel. T esting New Batteries [...]

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    21 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au CHAPTER 6 S PECIFICA TIONS This section provides the following specifications for the Powerware 51 15 models: • Electrical input and output • Mass and dimensions • Environmental and safety • Battery T able 2. Model List and Mechanical UPS Models PW51 15 500A USB PW51 15 750[...]

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    22 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Specifications T able 4. Electrical Output Power Levels (rated at 500V A, 320W nominal inputs) 750V A, 500W 1000V A, 670W 1400V A, 950W Power Factor 500V A, 0.64 750-1400V A, 0.67 Regulation (Normal mode) -10% to +6% of nominal voltage Regulation (Battery mode) 240V + 5% V oltage W[...]

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    23 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au T able 6. Battery Configuration 500V A: (1) 12V , 9 Ah internal battery 750V A: (2) 12V , 7 or 7.2 Ah internal batteries 1000V A: (2) 12V , 9 Ah internal batteries 1400V A: (3) 12V , 9 Ah internal batteries V oltage 500V A: 12 Vdc 750-1000V A: 24 Vdc 1400V A: 36 Vdc T ype Sealed, m[...]

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    24 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au[...]

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    25 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au CHAPTER 7 T ROUBLESHOOTING If you have a question or problem, the troubleshooting table may help (See T able 8). If you need assistance, phone Powerware Service or your local Powerware of fice. Please have the model number and serial number (located on the rear of the unit) availab[...]

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    26 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au T roubleshooting Indicator Legend Lit Flashing T able 8. T roubleshooting Guide Alarm or Condition Possible Cause Action The indicator is not on,. The power cord is not Check the power cord connections. the UPS does not start connected correctly . The wall outlet is faulty . Have a[...]

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    27 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au T able 8. T roubleshooting Guide (continued) Alarm or Condition Possible Cause Action 1 beep The UPS is running on Correct the input voltage, if possible. The UPS every 2 battery power because the continues to operate on battery until the condition is seconds input voltage is too h[...]

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    28 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au T able 8. T roubleshooting Guide (continued) Alarm or Condition Possible Cause Action 3 beeps Failed attempt to start the Plug the UPS into a power outlet for 24 hours to every 10 UPS on battery . charge the battery . After charging the battery , press seconds and hold the button f[...]

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    29 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Service and Support If you have a question or problem, T able 8, T roubleshooting Guide, may help. If you need more help, please have your UPS model number and serial number (on the back label) nearby , and call the Powerware National Service and Rep air Centre . . . . . . . 1300 3[...]

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    30 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au[...]

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    31 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au CHAPTER 8 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION This W arranty is subject to Eaton Power Quality Pty Ltd (EPQ) standard Conditions of Sale which govern all sales of products by Eaton Power Quality Pty Lt d. 1. EPQ products, in general, are warranted against failure due to faulty materials and/or[...]

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    32 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au 7. Providing that the batteries are used within the limits as set out in the battery manufacturer’s warranty statement and are provided as an integral p art of new equipment, they are guaranteed for two years, from despatch date as per invoice. A copy of this warranty statement i[...]

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    33 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Register your warranty on line at www .powerware.com.au within 30 days and receive the T en-Y ear Pro-Rated Warranty and $50,000 Load Protection Guarantee Absolutely FREE! Disclaimers The warranties and guaranties below , together with Powerware's T wo-Y ear Limited W arranty [...]

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    34 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Required Operating Conditions and Extended T en-Y ear Pro-Rated Warranty Exclusions 1. If you plan to store the UPS or battery cabinets prior to use, store them in a cool, dry environment. S torage temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C) in order to preserve battery life. For l[...]

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    Eaton Power Quality Pty Ltd 13 Healey Road DANDENONG VIC 3175 AUSTRALIA AFFIX POST AGE ST AMP[...]

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    6.Please specify the equipment being protected by your Powerware UPS? Brand........................................Model .................................. Operating System ......................... 7.How would you classify your type of business?  Retail  Wholesale/Distribution  Manufacturing  T elecommunications  Government/Eduction[...]

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    37 Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Powerware Australia/New Zealand Of fices Head Office - Sydney Eaton Power Quality Pty Ltd ABN 82 054 056 709 1 19-127 Wicks Road North Ryde NSW 21 13 Phone: 61-2-9878 5000 Fax: 61-2-9887 2186 National Service and Repair Centre 1300 303 059 Web Site: www .powerware.com.au Customer S[...]

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    Powerware ® 51 15A USB User’s Guide • www .powerware.com.au Y ou have purchased a UPS that will provide you with many years of service, protecting your equipment from surges, sags, and blackouts. This product incorporates the highest quality standards in engineering, manufacturing and testing, and carries a 2 year warranty against defects in m[...]