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    1 Copyright ©2000 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. SmartPro ® is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite. Quic k Installation: p. 3 - 4 Basic Operation: p. 5 - 7 Storage & Service: p. 8 Specifications: p. 8 Safety: p. 2 1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA Customer Support: (773) 869-1234 www.tripplite.com Owner's Manual Smar tPr o ® [...]

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    2 This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite UPS Systems. UPS Location W arnings • Install your UPS indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, dust or direct sunlight. • For best performance, keep the indoor temperature between 0° C and 40°[...]

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    3 Quick Installation P osition y our External Batter y Pack(s). • If positioning multiple Battery Packs, place them side by side or stack them no more than three high. P osition your P ower Module . • The Module may be stacked on top of your Battery Packs or placed beside them. Plug your External Battery Pack into y our P ower Module's Ext[...]

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    4 DB9 P or t Connection –Optional–* Using the grey or tan Tripp Lite cable that came with your UPS, connect your primary server’s DB9 port to the single DB9 port labeled “LAN 4.1” or "Smart LAN Primary" (which provides complete intelligent RS-232 communications).** If you have additional computers: Connect them to the DB9 ports [...]

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    5 Basic Operation Switches System Switch (Middle Back Panel) This switch activates the UPS's battery charger and intelligent microprocessor. ALWAYS leave it in the “ENABLE” (RIGHT) position when your UPS is plugged in. Only set the switch to “DISABLE” (LEFT) to reduce battery drain when you unplug your UPS for storage or shipping. Note[...]

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    6 Indicator Lights Light descriptions apply when the UPS is plugged into a wall outlet and turned ON. This green light will shine constantly to indicate AC power is available at the receptacles. It will flash to indicate AC power is not available. (See “System Enable Switch” and “On/Standby Switch” descriptions above.) This multi-colored li[...]

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    7 Other UPS Features AC Receptacles (Rear Panel) These 230V IEC-320 receptacles provide your connected equipment with AC line power during normal operation and battery power during blackouts and brownouts. They also protect your equipment against damaging surges and line noise. You can remotely reboot connected equipment by turning receptacles OFF [...]

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    8 Storage & Service Storage Turn your UPS OFF: first engage the ON/Standby Switch and release it to place your UPS in the “Standby” mode, then move the System Enable Switch to the “DISABLE” (DOWN) position to prevent battery drain, then disconnect the UPS power cord from the wall outlet. If you plan on storing your UPS for an extended p[...]