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2 Connect Equipment to the Back-UPSThe rear panel of the Back-UPS consists of the following elements:Battery Back Up Outlets (qty. These outlets provide battery back-up, surge protection, and Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI) filtering. In case of power outage, battery power is automatically provided to these outlets. Power (utility or battery) is not supplied to these outlets when the Back-UPS is switched Off. Connect a computer, monitor, and external disk or CD-ROM drive to these outlets.Surge Only Outlet.
This outlet is always On (when utility power is available) and is not controlled by the On/Off switch. This outlet does not provide power during a power outage. Connect a printer, fax machine or scanner to this outlet. Note: The Back-UPS software CD-ROM provides data reporting and unattended shutdown of computers connected to the device. The User’s Guide contains additional information about the Back-UPS software.
The User’s Guide is contained in the main folder with the CD-ROM.Attention: USB HubsThe Back-UPS should be plugged into the USB port of the computer, not into a USB hub.The computer must be powered On before connecting the USB cable. Connect the USB cable end (USB symbol facing down) to the rear panel USB port of the Back-UPS. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port (usually located on the rear panel of the computer).Windows 98 ® and Windows Me ® UsersThe APC Power Management Extensions software has been designed specifically to work with Windows 98 build number 4.10.1998, Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) 4.10.2222A, and Windows Me (Millennium Edition).To ascertain the build number, go to the Control Panel, open the System dialog and view the System information under the General tab of the dialog. To install the software, perform the following steps:1.
Please skip to step 4 if running Windows Me. For Windows 98, after connecting the USB cable, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box is displayed. Insert a Windows 98 operating system CD into the computer CD-ROM drive before proceeding.2. Follow the installation instructions on the computer screen.During installation, Windows will need to search for new drivers. When prompted, make sure the CD-ROM drive box is checked. After installation of the drivers is complete, a “Windows 98 CD-ROM” dialog box may appear. If this happens, just close the box.4.
Insert the APC Installation CD-ROM into the computer’s drive. The software user documentation is a file on the main folder of the CD. The filename is Users Guide.pdf.5. Follow the installation instructions on the computer screen.If the software does not automatically install, the Windows autorun feature may have been disabled. In this case: Choose “Start” in the taskbar and then the “Run” option. Type the following::setup.exe. Click “OK”.6.
After the installation is complete, the APC plug icon will appear in the taskbar (near the clock). To view the Power Management user interface, double-click on the APC plug taskbar icon or, alternatively, choose: Start Settings Control Panel Power Management.Note: Windows 98 and Windows Me categorize a UPS as an HID (Human Interface Device). The Back-UPS is listed in: Control Panel System Device Manager HID category HID Compliant Device.Windows 2000 ® UsersThe CD-ROM included with this package contains a “wizard” that optimizes a computer system’s power settings for operation with the Back-UPS. It does this by changing various settings in Power Options Properties in the Control Panel. APC strongly advises that the computer system be reconfigured by running this wizard.1.
Insert the APC Power Management CD-ROM into the computer’s drive.2. Choose “Start” and then the “Run” option.
Windows 7 drivers. Mac OS 9 (9.0.4 or higher) UsersAPC Shutdown Manager software has been designed specifically to work with Mac OS 9 (9.0.4 or higher, except OS X). There are builds of the Mac OS prior to Mac OS 9.0.4 with power drivers that have known problems. Ensure that the most up to date version of Mac OS 9 (9.0.4 or higher) is installed on the system.Insert the APC Installation CD-ROM with the APC Shutdown Manager software into the CD-ROM drive.
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An icon called “APC Shutdown Manager v1.0” will appear on the computer desktop. Open the folder and double-click the “ReadMe” file. Ensure that the computer’s hardware matches the requirements stated in the ReadMe file. Double-click on “APC Shutdown Manager v1.0” to begin the installation of the software. At the first dialog, click on “Continue”.
Read the displayed license agreement and click “Accept” to agree to the terms. Click on “Install” to begin. After installation, click on the “Restart” dialog button to restart the computer.All Other UsersThe software is designed for the Windows and Macintosh operating systems mentioned in this section. If one of these operating systems is not installed on the computer, the Back-UPS will still provide these primary features:. Battery backup, surge protection, and telephone line protection to protect the entire desktop from lightning and power surges. Runtime needed to work through brief power disturbances. This allows time to manually save data and shut down safely.The disabled features include Unattended Automatic Operating System Shutdown and Application Data Saving.
There are four status indicators (lights) on the front panel of the Back-UPS (On Line, On Battery, Overload, and Replace Battery).ON LINEON BATTERYOVERLOADREPLACE BATTERYOn Line (green) - is lit whenever utility power is powering the Battery Backup outlets.On Battery (yellow) - is lit whenever the battery of the Back-UPS is powering equipment connected to the Battery Backup Outlets.Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds - this alarm is sounded whenever the BackUPS is running On Battery. Consider saving work in progress.Continuous Beeping - this alarm is sounded whenever a low battery condition is reached. Battery run-time is very low.
Promptly save any work in progress and exit all open applications. Shutdown the operating system, computer and the Back-UPS.
Overload (red) - is lit whenever power demand has exceeded the capacity of the Back-UPS.Continuous Tone - this alarm is sounded whenever the Battery Backup outlets are overloaded.Circuit Breaker - the circuit breaker button located on the rear panel of the Back-UPS will stick out if an overload condition forces the Back-UPS to disconnect itself from utility power. If the button sticks out, disconnect nonessential equipment.
Reset the circuit breaker by pushing the button inward.Replace Battery (red) - is lit whenever the battery is near the end of its useful life, or if the battery is not connected (see above). A battery that is near the end of its useful life has insufficient runtime and should be replaced.Chirps for 1 Minute Every 5 Hours - this alarm is sounded whenever the battery has failed the automatic diagnostic test.
To replace the internal battery, proceed as follows:Note: Replacing the battery is a safe procedure. However, small sparks may occur during the process.
This is normal.12Place the unit on its side. Slide the batteryPull the battery out, exposing the battery terminalscompartment cover upward and off of the UPS.and wires. Disconnect the wires from the terminals.34Slide the new battery into the battery compartment.Align the battery compartment cover with the groovesConnect the battery wires to the terminals as follows:in the UPS.
Slide the cover down until it locks.Black wire to Ground (-) terminalRed wire to Positive (+) terminal. TroubleshootingUse the tables below to solve minor Back-UPS installation and operation problems. Consult APC On-line Technical Support or call APC Technical Support for assistance with problems that cannot be resolved using this document:Possible CauseProcedureBack-UPS will not switch onBack-UPS not connected to an ACCheck that the Back-UPS power plug ispower source.securely connected to the wall outlet.Back-UPS circuit breaker “tripped”.Disconnect non-essential equipment from theBack-UPS. Reset the circuit breaker (locatedon the rear panel of the Back-UPS) by push-ing the circuit breaker button fully inwarduntil it catches. If the circuit breaker resets,switch the Back-UPS on and reconnect theequipment one-at-a-time.
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If the circuitbreaker trips again, it is likely that one of theconnected devices is causing the overload.Very low or no utility voltage.Check the wall outlet that supplies power tothe Back-UPS using a table lamp. If the lampbulb is very dim, have the utility voltagechecked by a qualified electrician.Back-UPS does not power computer/monitor/external drive during an outageInternal battery is not connected.Check the battery connections. (See “Connect the Battery” under“Installation” on the front page of this document.Computer, monitor or external disk/Move computer, monitor, or external drive power cord plug to theCD-ROM drive is plugged into aBattery Backup outlets.Surge Only outlet.Back-UPS operates on battery although normal utility voltage existsBack-UPS circuit breaker “tripped”.Disconnect non-essential equipment from theBack-UPS. Transfer Voltage Adjustment (optional)In situations where the Back-UPS or connected equipment appears too sensitive to input voltage, it may be necessary to adjust the transfer voltage. This is a simple task requiring use of the front panel pushbutton.
To adjust the transfer voltage, proceed as follows:1.Plug the Back-UPS into the utility power source. The Back-UPS will be in a Standby Mode (noindicators lit).2.Press the front panel pushbutton fully inward for 10 seconds.
Back-UPS™350/500User’s Manual990-2085 2/01Installation2Connect EquipmentThe rear panel of the Back-UPS consists of thefollowing elements:Battery Back Up Outlets (qty. Theseoutlets provide battery back-up, surge protection,and Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI) filtering.In case of power outage, battery power isautomatically provided to these outlets. Power(utility or battery) is not supplied to these outletswhen the Back-UPS is switched Off. Connect acomputer, monitor, and external disk or CD-ROMdrive to these outlets.Surge Only Outlet.
This outlet is always On(when utility power is available) and is notcontrolled by the On/Off switch. This outlet doesnot provide power during a power outage. Connecta printer, fax machine or scanner to this outlet.Note: Allow the Back-UPS to charge for a full eighthours prior to use. Press the push-button on the front panel of the Back-UPS.Observe that the following events occur afterpressing and releasing the push-button:.
The green On-Line indicator flashes. The yellow On Battery indicator lights whilethe Self-Test is being performed. When Self-Test has successfully completed,only the green On Line indicator will be lit. If the internal battery is not connected, (see Step1 above) the green On Line indicator and redReplace Battery indicator will light. The Back-UPS will also emit a chirping sound.ON LINEON BATTERYOVERLOADREPLACE BATTERY5Connect USB Cable and Install Software (optional)Note: The Back-UPS software CD-ROM provides data reporting and unattended shutdown of computers connected to the device. The User’s Guide contains additional information about the Back-UPS software.
The User’s Guide is contained in the main folder with the CD-ROM.Attention: USB Hubs The Back-UPS should be plugged into the USBport of the computer, not into a USB hub.The computer must be powered On beforeconnecting the USB cable. Connect the USB cableend (USB symbol facing down) to the rear panelUSB port of the Back-UPS. Connect the other endof the USB cable to the USB port (usually locatedon the rear panel of the computer).Windows 98®and Windows Me®UsersThe APC Power Management Extensionssoftware has been designed specifically to workwith Windows 98 build number 4.10.1998,Windows 98 SE (Second Edition) 4.10.2222A,and Windows Me (Millennium Edition). To ascertain the build number, go to the ControlPanel, open the System dialog and view theSystem information under the General tab of thedialog. To install the software, perform thefollowing steps:1. Please skip to step 4 if running Windows Me.For Windows 98, after connecting the USBcable, the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialogbox is displayed. Insert a Windows 98 operatingsystem CD into the computer CD-ROM drivebefore proceeding.2.
Follow the installation instructions on thecomputer screen.During installation, Windows will need tosearch for new drivers. When prompted, makesure the CD-ROM drive box is checked.There are four status indicators (lights) on the frontpanel of the Back-UPS (On Line, On Battery,Overload, and Replace Battery).On Line (green)- is lit whenever utilitypower is powering the Battery Backupoutlets.ON LINEON BATTERYOVERLOADREPLACE BATTERYOn Battery (yellow)- is lit wheneverthe battery of the Back-UPS is poweringequipment connected to the BatteryBackup Outlets.Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds - thisalarm is sounded whenever the Back-UPS is running On Battery.
Considersaving work in progress.Continuous Beeping - this alarm issounded whenever a low batterycondition is reached. Battery run-timeis very low. Promptly save any workin progress and exit all openapplications. Shutdown the operatingsystem, computer and the Back-UPS.Overload (red)- is lit wheneverpower demand has exceeded the capac-ity of the Back-UPS.Continuous Tone - this alarm issounded whenever the Battery Backupoutlets are overloaded.Circuit Breaker - the circuitbreaker button located on the rearpanel of the Back-UPS will stickout if an overload condition forcesthe Back-UPS to disconnect itselffrom utility power. If the buttonsticks out, disconnect non-essential equipment.
Reset thecircuit breaker by pushing thebutton inward.Status Indicators and Alarms1Placement / Power3Connect the PhoneLine to Surge ProtectionAvoid placing the Back-UPS in:. Direct sunlight. Excessive heat. Excessive humidity or in contact with fluidsof any typePlug the Back-UPS into a wall outlet, as shown.
The Back-UPS charges the internal batteryany time it is connected to a wall outlet.Your computer’s power cord.The telephone ports provide lightning surgeprotection for any device connected to the telephoneline (computer, modem, fax or telephone). Thetelephone ports are compatible with Home PhonelineNetworking Alliance (HPNA) and Digital SuscriberLine (DSL) standards, as well as all modem datarates. Connect as shown.Wall OutletModem/Phone/FaxMac OS 9 (9.0.4 or higher) UsersAPC Shutdown Manager software has been designed specifically to work with Mac OS 9 (9.0.4 or higher, except OS X).
There are builds of the Mac OS prior to Mac OS 9.0.4 with power drivers that have knownproblems. Ensure that the most up to date version of Mac OS 9 (9.0.4 or higher) is installed on the system.Insert the APC Installation CD-ROM with the APC Shutdown Manager software into the CD-ROM drive. An icon called “APC Shutdown Manager v1.0” willappear on the computer desktop. Open the folder and double-click the “ReadMe” file. Ensure that the computer’s hardware matches the requirements stated in the ReadMe file.
Double-click on “APC ShutdownManager v1.0” to begin the installation of the software. At the first dialog, click on “Continue”.
Read the displayed license agreement and click “Accept” to agree to the terms. Click on “Install” tobegin. After installation, click on the “Restart” dialog button to restart the computer. All Other UsersThe software is designed for the Windows andMacintosh operating systems mentioned in thissection. If one of these operating systems is notinstalled on the computer, the Back-UPS will stillprovide these primary features:.
Battery backup, surge protection, and telephoneline protection to protect the entire desktop from lightning and power surges. Runtime needed to work through brief powerdisturbances. This allows time to manually save data and shut down safely.The disabled features include Unattended AutomaticOperating System Shutdown and Application DataSaving.Replace Battery (red)- is lit when-ever the battery is near the end of its use-ful life, or if the battery is not connected(see above). A battery that is near theend of its useful life has insufficient run-time and should be replaced.Chirps for 1 Minute Every 5 Hours -this alarm is sounded whenever thebattery has failed the automaticdiagnostic test.3. After installation of the drivers is complete, a“Windows 98 CD-ROM” dialog box mayappear. If this happens, just close the box.4.
Insert the APC Installation CD-ROM into thecomputer’s drive. The software userdocumentation is a file on the main folder ofthe CD. The filename is Users Guide.pdf.5. Follow the installation instructions on thecomputer screen. If the software does not automatically install,the Windows autorun feature may have beendisabled. In this case: Choose “Start” in thetaskbar and then the “Run” option.
Type thefollowing::setup.exe.Click “OK”.6. After the installation is complete, the APC plugicon will appear in the taskbar (near the clock).To view the Power Management user interface,double-click on the APC plug taskbar icon or,alternatively, choose: Start Settings Control Panel Power Management.Note: Windows 98 and Windows Me categorize aUPS as an HID (Human Interface Device). TheBack-UPS is listed in: Control Panel System Device Manager HID category HIDCompliant Device.Windows 2000®UsersThe CD-ROM included with this package contains a “wizard” that optimizes a computersystem’s power settings for operation with the Back-UPS. It does this by changing various settings in Power Options Properties in the Control Panel. APC strongly advises that the computer system be reconfigured by running thiswizard. Insert the APC Power Management CD-ROMinto the computer’s drive.2.
Choose “Start” and then the “Run” option.Type::setup.exe.CS®to the Back-UPS4Switch on theBack-UPSReplace the Internal BatteryTo replace the internal battery, proceed as follows:Note: Replacing the battery is a safe procedure. However, small sparks may occurduring the process. This is normal.Slide the new battery into the battery compartment.2Pull the battery out, exposing the battery terminals and wires. Disconnect the wires from the terminals.Place the unit on its side.
Slide the battery compartment cover upward and off of the UPS.134Align the battery compartment cover with the groovesConnect the battery wires to the terminals as follows: in the UPS. Slide the cover down until it locks. Black wire to Ground (-) terminal Red wire to Positive (+) terminalAPC, Back-UPS, and PowerChute plus are registered trademarks ofAmerican Power Conversion. All other trademarks are propertyof their respective owners.