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PC-Power Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

PTM Series

MAN 332  Issue 1

Installation and Operation Manual

Summary of Contents for PTM Series

Page 1: ...PC Power Uninterruptible Power Systems UPS PTM Series MAN 332 Issue 1 Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ENERGY SOURCE BATTERY THE OUTPUT RECEPTACLES MAY BE LIVE EVEN WHEN THE UPS IS NOT CONNECTED TO AN AC SUPPLY For safe and continuous operation of the UPS depends partially on the care taken by users Please observe the following precautions Do not disassemble the UPS Do not attempt to power the UPS from any supply other than a 3 wire grounded source Do not place the UPS near water or in environments...

Page 3: ... Silence Button 6 2 3 Status Indication 6 2 4 User Configurable Settings 7 2 5 Communication Port and Pin Assignments 7 2 6 Data line Surge Suppression 8 3 Installation and Operation 3 1 Unpacking and Inspection 9 3 2 Placement 9 3 3 Determining how much equipment you can connect to your UPS 9 3 4 Powering up and connecting your UPS 10 3 5 Operation and Functional Test 11 3 6 Storage Instructions ...

Page 4: ... UPS provides line conditioning using both buck step down voltage and boost step up voltage functions The line conditioning feature allows the UPS to provide protection over a wider mains voltage range without drawing power from its internal battery 1 3 User Replaceable Battery Design The internal battery is the most critical component in the UPS It has a design life of between 3 5 years With a PC...

Page 5: ... meet specific requirements 1 8 Data Line Surge Protection PTM650VA and PTM1KVA The built in data line surge suppression on the rear panel provides an easy way to protect a network RJ45 or modem RJ11 connection from hazardous spikes 2 UPS Controls 2 1 External Views Front and rear PTM280VA and PTM420VA Phone Data Line Surge Suppression Main switch CircuitBreaker IEC320 Inlet Computer Interface Por...

Page 6: ...UPS fault condition Orange flash once then green Self test activated PTM650VA and PTM1KVA Front Panel LEDs Front Panel LED Condition Boost Mode The UPS is correcting a brownout condition The UPS raises the output voltage by approximately 12 higher than the input voltage without drawing internal battery power Normal Mode The UPS is in normal mode and is providing power to the load The output voltag...

Page 7: ...l if your UPS is protecting a computer system that requires extra time to shut down Delay Audible Alarm in Backup Mode disables the audible alarm during a power failure until the battery power is low This adjustment is useful in areas in which the alarm may be annoying because of frequent short power interruptions DIP Switch Settings PTM280VA 420VA Function Switch Up Switch Down Low Transfer Point...

Page 8: ...in 4 when the battery has less than 2 minutes backup time left PIN 6 User sends a RS232 high level 5 15V for 3 seconds This signal will turn off the UPS until a satisfactory mains voltage is available It can operate only if the UPS is in battery mode This pin is also used as the RS232 received pin RXD PIN 7 Common for pin 6 and pin 9 PIN 8 Not connected PIN 9 RS232 transmitter pin TXD Note 1 Pin 2...

Page 9: ...AVE THE BOX 3 The location should provide adequate air flow around the UPS with 50mm clearance on all sides for proper ventilation 3 3 Determining How Much Equipment You Can Connect to Your UPS 1 Make a list of all equipment that requires protection 2 Each piece of equipment has voltage and current VA ratings printed on the back label Your equipment may have a voltage rating such as 88 264V Since ...

Page 10: ...e outlet of the UPS to your equipment Switch on the computer equipment 2 Power up the UPS by turning on the main switch on the rear panel 3 We recommend that you charge the battery for six 6 hours before use You may use the UPS immediately without charging the battery but the battery charge may be less than 100 The UPS recharges the battery automatically whenever AC power is available Note DO NOT ...

Page 11: ... LED will light Plug the mains lead back in after a few seconds If you press the Test Silence Button all models wlll beep twice In addition on the PTM280VA and PTM420VA models the LED will flash twice On the PTM650VA and PTM1KVA models the Battery Mode LED will light When the test is over the Normal Mode LED will light 3 6 Storage Instructions For extended storage in moderate climates the battery ...

Page 12: ...re is the black wire is 7 Push the new battery into place 8 Re position the battery retaining plate and tighten the four screws 9 Slide the front panel back into place 10 Tighten the two small screws on the bottom of the front panel 4 3 Battery Replacement Procedure for PTM650VA and PTM1KVA Changing the batteries in your UPS is a safe and easy procedure Since the battery is isolated from the AC in...

Page 13: ...Installation and Operation Manual page 13 MAN332 1 pm5 5 Troubleshooting Guide Models PTM280VA PTM420VA Models PTM650VA PTM1KVA ...

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