Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards

Why don't we read the manuals?

Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Tripp Lite service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Tripp Lite OmniSmart RMX 500 VA OM500RMX item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    Owner’ s Man ual 1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA Customer Support: (773) 869-1234 • www .tripplite.com Impor tant Safety Instructions 2 Mounting 3 Connection 4 Basic Operation 5 Storage and Service 8 Copyright © 2003 T ripp Lite. All rights reserved. OmniSmart ™ is a trademark of T ripp Lite. OmniSmar t ™ RMX 500 V A 120V Input/O[...]

  • Page 2

    2 UPS Location W arnings • Install your UPS indoors, a way from excess moisture or heat, conducti ve contaminants, dust or direct sunlight. • F or best performance, keep the indoor temperature between between 32º F and 104º F (0º C and 40º C). • Lea ve adequate space around all sides of the UPS for proper v entilation. • Do not install [...]

  • Page 3

    3 Y our UPS may be rackmounted in 4- or 2-post racks or on a DIN rail using these suggested mounting procedures. The procedures are for common rack/rail types and may not be appropriate for all con- figurations. User must determine the f itness of hardware and procedures before mounting. 1 1 2 Attach mounting ears (A) to the front mounting holes of[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Connection 1 1 Har dwire the UPS’ s input to utility power and its output to its load. Consult a qualified electrician and follo w all applicable electrical codes and requirements. Y our UPS is designed to support only computer equipment. Y ou will overload your UPS if you connect household appliances, laser printers or surge suppressors to the[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Use the PO WER b utton to switch your UPS between its four modes of operation. OFF: No indicator lights are on. The UPS is completely shut do wn for storage or shipping. If the UPS is connected to A C po wer , it will start up in ST ANDBY mode. If the UPS is not connected to A C po wer and the PO WER b utton is pressed for two seconds, the UPS wi[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Indicator Lights Use the MUTE/TEST button to do tw o things: SILENCE ALARM: Y our UPS has three alarms. The f irst, the INVER T alarm, emits four short beeps every ten seconds when the UPS is in INVER T mode, to warn you that A C power has failed. The second, the O VERLO AD alarm, emits short, rapid beeps when the UPS is in INVER T mode if the to[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Basic Operation continued A C Po wer T erminals: These six terminals recei ve the UPS’ s A C input and distribute the UPS’ s A C output. See Connection (page 4) for an explanation of ho w the terminals should be wired. Smart DB9 Port: Y our UPS has a DB9 port that may be used to c on- nect the UPS to a DB9 port on any w orkstation or server .[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Storage & Service Before storing your UPS, disconnect all equipment to av oid battery drain, then place the UPS in the OFF mode by putting it in ST ANDBY mode , then disconnecting it from utility powe r (see Basic Operation). Press the PO WER button. The alarm sounds one short beep. The UPS system will not be acti ve until the UPS is turned O[...]