Installation and Operation
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Installation and Operation
To install PowerSource 1800:
1.
Plug the power cord directly into a wall outlet (not into a surge protector or
power strip).
2.
Connect your electronic devices or small household appliances to the five
AC outlets of the PowerSource 1800.
3.
Turn on the unit by pressing the Power button for at least half a second. The
green AC Power LED confirms that the PowerSource 1800 is on and ready
to provide backup power.
When the battery needs recharging, the LED screen flashes “CHG” 10 times,
then the battery capacity (%) once. This pattern of flashing continues until
the battery capacity reaches 100% and “FUL” appears on the screen.
Backup Power Feature
The unit’s five
120 VAC
outlets are permanently backed up by the internal battery
when utility power is not available. To activate the AC outlets for backup
operation, turn on the unit using the Power button. During a power outage or
other utility problem (such as brownouts and over-voltages), PowerSource 1800
will keep running the connected products for up to 10 hours, depending on the
power draw of your application (see “Run Time on Typical Products” and “Run
Time for Combinations of Products”). When utility power is restored, the unit
automatically recharges its internal battery.
Operation Guide
WARNING: Shock Hazard
If the input plug is connected and utility power is present, the outlets will be
energized. The front panel ON/OFF button will not turn these outlets off.
Important:
PowerSource 1800 should be used or stored in a clean, temperature-
controlled, indoor area away from direct sunlight, moisture or conductive contaminants.
Important:
PowerSource 1800 must be charged before storage or use.
This will
prevent the battery inside from totally discharging and will ensure extended usage run
time. A complete charge may take up to 15 hours when recharged from a 120 VAC wall
outlet.
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
•
Do not plug surge-protected power bars into
the unit
’s 120 VAC outlets.
•
Do not connect an AC power source to the 120 VAC outlets.
•
Do not connect the unit’s AC power cord to its 120 VAC outlets.
Important:
During installation when placing the unit, allow a minimum of 3 inches
of space around the unit for optimal ventilation.
Important:
When connected to utility power,
the unit
automatically provides AC
power from its internal battery when the utility voltage falls below 105 VAC.
Condition
LED status
Alarm status
Alarm stops sounding when…
Normal operation
: Utility power is available and unit is turned on.
The internal battery is fully charged.
AC Power LED and Charged/Charging LED
are solid green. Screen shows “FUL.”
None
Not applicable
Backup power
: Utility power is not available. Unit supplies power
from its internal battery.
Battery LED is flashing amber.
One beep when the power outage
occurs.
Utility power becomes available; unit resumes
normal operation or when it is turned off.
Low battery warning
: During backup power operation, the
internal battery is close to being completely discharged.
Battery LED is flashing amber. Screen
shows Error code E05.
Beeps once every 2 seconds.
Utility power becomes available; unit resumes
normal operation or when it is turned off.
Overload shutdown
: During backup power operation an AC outlet
overload was detected.
Fault LED on. Screen shows Error code E03. One beep per second. Unit shuts
down after 10 seconds.
Not applicable
Under-voltage shutdown
: During backup power operation the
battery power has been completely exhausted. No power is
available at the AC outlets.
Fault LED on. Screen shows error code E01. One beep per second. Unit shuts
down after 10 seconds.
Not applicable. Unit starts recharging the
internal battery when utility power is restored.
Turn on the unit to restore normal operation.
Over-temperature warning
: During backup power operation, the
unit is close to shutting down to protect its internal circuitry from
high temperatures.
Fault LED on. Screen shows error code E06. Beeps once every 2 seconds.
Better ventilation is provided to the unit, or the
unit enters over-temperature shutdown, or the
unit is turned off.
Over-temperature shutdown
: Unit has shut down to protect its
internal circuitry from high temperatures.
Fault LED on. Screen shows error code E04. One beep per second.
The unit is turned off or when the unit shuts
down.
Recharging internal battery
: Unit is recharging its internal
battery after utility power has been restored. Internal fan is running.
AC Power LED is green. Charged/Charging
LED flashes amber. Screen shows “CHG”
alternating with battery capacity (%).
No sound
Not applicable. Screen shows “FUL” when unit
is completely charged.
