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Power Protection UPS

 RU103                                                                                                                   User Manual 

 

 

7.

 

USB Communication Port 

The built-in USB port connects to your computer. The PowerGuard Smart   

monitoring and shutdown software provided can automatically save your files 

and shut down your computer in the event of a prolonged power outage. The   

software also provides information regarding the status of your utility power 

line

   

Installing software 
 
 
 
 
 

If autoplay is not enabled on the computer, please follow instructions below: 

Double-click on My Computer on the desktop. 

Double-click on the CD-ROM drive icon and follow the on-screen 

instructions.

 

 
8.

 

Data /Phone/Fax Protection Connectors 

 

9.

 

“Surge Only” Outlets 

 

Four Nema 5-15R output receptacles that will provide surge and spike 

protection only

   

 

10.

 

“Battery & Surge” Outlets 

Four Nema 5-15R output receptacles that will provide both battery backup and 

surge protection.

 

 
11.

 

AC Input Power Cord 

Plug the AC power cord into your power source 

 
12.

 

Coax in :   

TV/TNT/Satellite reception protection 

 

13.

 

Circuit Breaker (re-

settable

The button will protrude when the overload condition occurs. If the button 

protrudes, disconnect some non-essential equipment and reset the circuit 

breaker by pushing the button inward.

 

 

 
14.

 

Coax out: 

TV/TNT/Satellite reception protection 

 

INDICATOR TABLE 

Status Indicators

 

The UPS provides both visual and audible status indicators. Visual indicators consist 
of three LEDs to represent the following conditions:   

 

On utility power operation 

 

On battery power operation 

 

UPS fault/alarm 

 

LED and Alarm Indicator Table 

UPS Status 

Green 

LED 

Red LED 

Yellow 

LED 

Alarm 

Self-test Blink 

B1 

Normal On 

Self Low 

battery 

On Blink2  X 

B5 

AC mode 

( on utility) 

overload On  Blink2 

B2 

Normal X 

On 

B1 

Low 

battery 

X X 

Blink2 B3 

DC mode 

( on battery) 

Overload X  Blink2  On 

B2 

Short/Fault mode 

On   

On 

Over-Bat/Bat Fault 

Blink2 

B4 

* Blink 1 : ON 0.5 seconds / OFF 1 seconds 

* Blink 2 : ON 0.25 seconds / OFF 0.25 seconds 

* B1: 1 beep / 5 seconds: ON 0.25 seconds / OFF 4.75 seconds 

* B2: 1 beep / 0.5 seconds :ON 0.25 seconds / OFF 0.25 seconds 

* B3 : 2 beeps / 5 seconds: ON 0.25 seconds / OFF 0.25 seconds 2 times, 4 seconds OFF 

* B4 :    3 beeps / 5 seconds: ON 0.25 seconds / OFF 0.25 seconds 3 times, 3.5 seconds OFF 

* B5: 3beeps / 30seconds :ON 0.25 seconds / OFF 0.25 seconds 3 times, 28.5seconds OFF

 

 

Recycling Information:

 

Your UPS contains Non-Spill Sealed Lead Batteries. On the battery you will 

find the battery name. Please reference the chart below for recycling 

information. Other brand(s) of battery please contact Rosewill.com.   

Battery Name 

Recycling inside the USA 

Vision Battery 

1-877-730-2877 

First Power Battery 

1-877-730-2877 

BB Battery 

1-800-278-8599 

 

Follow the on-screen 
instructions

SPECIFICATIONS 

Model  

RU-103 

 

Capacity 

1500 VA / 900W 

Nominal Input Voltage 

120 Vac 

Nominal Output Voltage 

120 Vac 

Automatic Voltage 
Regulation (AVR) 

108-130Vac(±3%) 

Frequency 

50 / 60 Hz auto sensing 

8 Outlets (4 Battery Backup & Surge Protection; 

4 Surge Protection only) 

Outlets 

Lighting / Surge Protection

320 Joules 

Transfer time to Battery/AC

2-6ms typical 

Battery Type 

Maintenance free lead-acid battery 

(2)* 12V 9 Ah

 

Battery Specification 

Typical Backup Time 

4-7 Minutes 

RJ11/45 

LAN / Phone / Fax Protection

Short Circuit Protection 

Circuit Breaker 

Communication Port 

USB 

0°C–40°C 

Operation Temperature 

0 to 95% non-condensing 

Operation Relative Humidity 

Storage Temperature 

-15°C–50°C 

Net Weight 

29.3 lb 

Dimensions (HxWxD) 

10.8 x 3.4 x 16.1 IN 

Specifications may change without prior notice.                                                                                   

TROUBLESHOOTING 

Symptom 

Possible Cause

Action to Take 

Ensure the UPS is securely 
connected to an AC outlet. 

The UPS is not 
connected to the 
power source. 

UPS will not turn 
on 

Circuit Breaker has 
tripped. 

Reduce the amount of equipment 
plugged into the “Battery Backup & 
Surge Protection” outlets of the UPS.   
Reset the circuit breaker by pushing it 
back in. Switch the UPS back on. 

Turn off the UPS and reduce the 
amount of equipment connected to 
these outlets. 

The “Battery Backup & 
Surge Protection” 
outlets are overload. 

UPS is making a 
continuous 
sound and the 
“Overload” 
indicator is on 

The UPS battery is 
discharged due to a 
power outage and has 
not recharged. 

Charge the battery for 8 hours. The 
UPS runtime is reduced until the 
battery is fully charged. 

UPS does not 
provide 
expected 
runtime 

Back-UPS is heavily 
loaded. 

Unplug non-essential equipment 
(printers, scanners, etc) from the 
Battery Backup outlets and plug into 
'Surge Only' outlets 
Disconnect non-essential equipment 
from the UPS. Reset (push in) the 
circuit breaker and switch the UPS 
on. 

The UPS circuit 
breaker “tripped”. 

Plug equipment in one-at-a-time. If 
the circuit breaker trips again, 
disconnect the device that caused 
the breaker to trip. 

UPS does not 
power essential 
equipment 
during an outage 

Replace the battery or the battery 
module. 

The battery has 
reached the end of its 
life.  

Unplug device from 'Surge Only' 
outlet and move to a 'Battery Backup 
outlet. 

Equipment plugged 
into a Surge Only 
outlet. 

Flashing 
Indicators 

Internal UPS fault. 

Contact Technical Support (see 
Service and Support below). 

 
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support for your product. 
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