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3
Operation
3.1
Starting/Stopping the CUPS
3.1.1 Starting the CUPS
The CUPS may be powered on either using the mains supply or the internal/external battery. Below are the steps
to power on the CUPS:
NOTE:
The internal battery fully charges during the first five hours of normal operation. Do not expect full battery
run capability during this initial charge period.
Power Up (Mains Supply):
1.
Close the AC feeder breaker for the mains input or connect the AC cord to the outlet. The CUPS will go
into Standby Mode (batteries will be charging, no AC output). Refer to Figure 9.
2.
Press and hold the ON/Mute button on the front panel for two seconds to power on the CUPS. The CUPS
will go into Online Mode (batteries will be charging, AC output). Refer to Figure 10.
Figure 9
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Standby Mode
Figure 10
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Online Mode (230VAC Example)
Power Up (Batteries):
1.
Press the ON/Mute button on the front panel for two seconds to power on the CUPS display. Refer to
Figure 11.
2.
Within 5 seconds, press and hold the ON/Mute button on the front panel for two seconds to power on
the CUPS. The CUPS will go into Battery Mode (batteries supply AC output). Refer to Figure 12.
Figure 11
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Standby Mode
Figure 12
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Battery Mode (230VAC Example)
NOTE:
The CUPS will shut down after 10 seconds of inactivity during Standby Mode with only batteries connected.
3.1.2 Stopping the CUPS
Below are the steps to power off the CUPS:
1.
Press and hold the OFF/Enter button on the front panel for three seconds. This will isolate the loads from
the CUPS.
2.
Open the AC feeder breaker for the mains input or disconnect the AC cord from the outlet (if applicable).
3.
Wait for approximately 10 seconds to allow the CUPS to completely shut
down. The display will flash “Sd”
before shutting down.
