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LE OF CONTENTS

MBK Series User’s Manual

1.

Introduction

2.

Controls and Indicators

3.

Installation

4.

Operation

5.

Troubleshooting

6.

Replacing the Battery

7.

Obtaining Service

8.

Specifications

9.

Configurable Parameters & Settings

10. Limited Product Warranty

1

INT

RODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Minuteman power protection product. It has been designed

and manufactured to provide many years of trouble free service.

Please read the manual before installing your MBK Series UPS as it provides

the information that should be followed during installation and maintenance of

the UPS and batteries allowing you to correctly set up your system for the

maximum safety and performance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

set out in the Radio Interference of the Canadian Department of Communications. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installa-

tion.  This equipment generates and uses radio frequency and if not installed and used properly,

that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, this equipment may cause

interference to radio and television reception. If this equipment does cause interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

NOTICE:   

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J

of Part 15 of FCC Rules and the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital

apparatus

n

Re-orient the receiving antenna

n

Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver

n

Move the computer away from the receiver

n

Plug the computer into a different outlet so that the computer and receiver are on

different branch circuits.

n

Shielded communications interface cables must be used with this product

WARNING:  

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

R

eceiving

 

I

nspection

After removing your Minuteman UPS from its carton, it should be inspected for damage that

may have occurred in shipping. Immediately notify the carrier and place of purchase if any

damage is found. Warranty claims for damage caused by the carrier will not be honored.
The packing materials that your UPS was shipped in are carefully designed to minimize any

shipping damage. In the unlikely case that the UPS needs to be returned to Minuteman,

please use the original packing material. Since Minuteman is not responsible for shipping

damage incurred when the system is returned, the original packing material is inexpensive

insurance.

PLEASE SAVE THE PACKING MATERIALS!

WARNING: 

   RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. HAZARDOUS LIVE PARTS

INSIDE THIS POWER SUPPLY  ARE ENERGIZED FROM THE BATTERY EVEN

WHEN THE AC INPUT POWER IS DISCONNECTED.

TO DE-ENERGIZE THE OUTPUTS OF THE UPS:

1.

IF THE UPS IS ON PRESS THE ON/OFF BUTTON FOR 1 SECOND

2.

DISCONNECT THE UPS FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET

3.

TO DEENERGIZE THE UPS COMPLETELY,

 DISCONNECT THE

BATTERY.

(SEE SECTION 6 FOR INSTRUCTIONS)

CAUTION!   

  

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN

CONDITIONS WHERE LOAD EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CANNOT BE VERI-

FIED, DISCONNECT THE  UPS FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET BEFORE

INSTALLING A COMPUTER INTERFACE CABLE. RECONNECT THE POWER

CORD ONLY AFTER ALL SIGNALING CONNECTIONS ARE MADE.

CAUTION!   

  

CONNECT THE UPS  TO A TWO POLE, THREE WIRE

GROUNDING AC POWER OUTLET. THE RECEPTACLE MUST BE CONNECTED

TO APPROPRIATE BRANCH PROTECTION (CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE).

CONNECTION TO ANY OTHER TYPE OF RECEPTACLE MAY RESULT IN A

SHOCK HAZARD AND VIOLATE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES

Para Systems Life Support Policy

As a general policy, Para Systems Inc. (Para Systems) does not recommend the use of any

of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the Para Systems

product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to signifi-

cantly affect its safety or effectiveness.  Para Systems does not recommend the use of any of

its products in direct patient care.  Para Systems will not knowingly sell its products for use in

such applications unless it receives in writing assurances satisfactory to Para Systems that

(a) the risks of injury or damage have been minimized,  (b) the customer assumes all such

risks, and (c) the liability of Para Systems Inc. is adequately protected under the circum-

stances.

Examples of devices considered to be life support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers,

nerve stimulators (whether used for anesthesia, pain relief, or other purposes), auto transfu-

sion devices, blood pumps, defibrillators, arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers,

hemodialysis systems, peritoneal dialysis systems, neonatal ventilator incubators, ventilators

for both adults and infants, anesthesia ventilators, and infusion pumps as well as any other

devices designated as “critical” by the United States FDA.

Hospital grade wiring devices and leakage current may be ordered as options on many PARA

SYSTEMS UPS systems.  PARA SYSTEMS does not claim that units with this modification

are certified or listed as Hospital Grade by PARA SYSTEMS or any other organization.

Therefore, these units do not meet the requirements for use in direct patient care.

2

CON

TROLS AND

            INDICATORS

F

RONT 

P

ANEL

online

on-battery

Front panel

MBK 680

Press and release the on/off/test button after one beep to turn the unit on or off

(see section 4)

online

on-battery

In

Out

Interface Port (MBK 520 & 680 only)

SWF

Circuit

Breaker

Rear panel

R

EAR 

P

ANEL   (120 vac models shown)

The RJ-45/RJ-11 modular connectors are used for single line telephone surge protection (see

section 3).

The computer interface port is for UPS monitoring and control (see section 3).
The site wiring fault LED illuminates when the UPS detects an improperly wired AC power

outlet (120 vac MODELS ONLY) see section 3.

The output power receptacles are NEMA 5-15R type. (IEC output sockets on 230 VAC

models)

The input power cord has a NEMA 5-15P connector. (IEC input socket on 230 VAC models)

The input circuit breaker will trip in the event the load exceeds the UPS’s power rating.

3

INS

TALLATION

I

NSTALLATION 

P

LACEMENT

Install the UPS in a temperature controlled environment that is free of conductive contami-

nants. Select a location which will provide good air circulation for the UPS at all times. Avoid

locations near heating devices, water or excessive humidity, or where the UPS is exposed to

direct sunlight. Route power cords so they cannot be walked on or damaged.

C

ONNECTING 

T

A

AC

 

S

OURCE

Plug the UPS into a two pole, three wire, grounded receptacle only. Do not use extension

cords or adapter plugs.

C

OMPUTER 

I

NTERFACE 

C

ONNECTION (OPTIONAL)

Minuteman Power Management software and interface cables kits can be used with the MBK

520 & MBK 680 units. Use only Minuteman or Minuteman approved interface cables with

these UPS’s. Connect the interface cable to the 9 pin computer interface port on the rear of

the UPS. Secure the connector to the UPS via the screws on the connector housing. Connect

the other end of the cable to the device that will be monitoring/controlling the UPS.

T

ELEPHONE 

S

URGE 

P

ROTECTION 

C

ONNECTION (OPTIONAL)

Connect a single line telephone to the protection sockets on the rear of the UPS. This

connection will require another length of telephone cable. The cable coming from the

telephone service is connected to the port marked “IN”, the “OUT port is connected to the

equipment to be protected.

NOTE:

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER INTERFACE PORT IS OPTIONAL. THE

UPS WORKS PROPERLY WITHOUT A CONNECTION.

NOTE:

CONNECTING TO THE TELEPHONE SURGE PROTECTION

CONNECTION IS OPTIONAL. THE UPS WORKS PROPERLY WITHOUT A

CONNECTION.

C

HECKING 

T

HE 

S

ITE

 

W

IRING

 

F

AULT (120 VAC models only)

After plugging in the UPS check the site wiring fault (SWF) LED on the rear of the unit. If the

LED is illuminated the UPS is plugged into an improperly wired AC outlet.

C

HARGING

 

T

HE 

B

ATTERY

The MBK Series UPS’s will charge the internal batteries whenever the unit is connected to an

AC source. It is recommended that the UPS batteries be charged for a minimum of 4 hours

before use. The UPS may be used immediately however the “on battery” run time may be

less than normally expected.

CAUTION!

     IF THE UPS INDICATES A SITE WIRING FAULT, HAVE A QUALIFIED

ELECTRICIAN CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

C

ONNECTING

 Y

OUR 

E

QUIPMENT

Plug the equipment into the receptacles on the rear of the unit. Insure

that you do not exceed the maximum output rating of the UPS (refer to

UPS back panel or electrical specifications in this manual).

CAUTION!

    DO NOT CONNECT A LASER PRINTER TO THE BATTERY BACKUP

RECEPTACLES ON THE UPS UNLESS THE UPS IS RATED 2000VA OR

GREATER. A LASER PRINTER DRAWS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE POWER

WHEN PRINTING THAN AT IDLE, AND MAY OVERLOAD THE UPS.

4

OP

ERATION

T

URNING 

T

HE 

U

NIT

 

O

N

/

O

FF

Press and release the switch after one beep to turn the unit on and supply power to the load.

The load are immediately powered while the UPS runs a 5 second self test. Press and

release the switch to turn the unit off. The UPS will continue to charge the batteries whenever

it is plugged in and there is AC present.

On / Off / TestSwitch

S

ELF 

T

EST

On  / Off / Test Switch

The self test feature is useful to verify the correct operation of the UPS and the condition of

the battery. With the UPS plugged into normal AC press and hold the ON/OFF/TEST

SWITCH for 4 seconds (four beeps) then release the switch. The UPS will perform a five

second self test.

Note: The UPS will automatically perform a self test on startup and every two

weeks.

During the self test the UPS will switch to battery power and the on-line LED will blink and the

audible alarm will sound as well. The length of the test that automatically is performed every

two weeks is longer than the start-up or user invoked test. This test will run for approximately

fifteen seconds to measure the battery’s capability to provide an acceptable amount of

runtime.

A

LARMS

O

B

ATTERY

When the UPS is operating on the batteries the on-line LED will blink and the audible alarm

will sound every 10 seconds. The alarm will stop once the UPS returns to on-line operation.

U

PS 

F

AULT

When the UPS detects a hardware fault the UPS will emit a sustained tone. The fault

condition can be re-set by turning the UPS off and then on (see section 5 for more informa-

tion).

O

VERLOAD

When the amount of load attached to the UPS exceeds its power rating the UPS will emit a

sustained tone. This alarm will remain on until the excess load is removed or the UPS’s self

protection circuit shuts the UPS down.

R

EPLACE 

B

ATTERY

The UPS automatically tests the battery’s condition and will emit a short beep. This tone will

be repeated every hour until the battery passes a self test. It is recommended that the UPS

be allowed to charge overnight before performing a battery test to confirm a replace battery

condition.

L

OW 

B

ATTERY

 

W

ARNING

The UPS will emit two consecutive beeps every five seconds when the battery reserve runs

low. This continues until AC returns or the UPS shuts down from battery exhaustion.

USER NOTES

Rear Panel Switch Functions

During normal AC operation the rear panel

 switch may be used to change the low voltage

transfer level.  This voltage is the voltage at which

 the unit switches from normal operation to battery

 mode operation.  The transfer point is changed by

 pressing and holding the switch until the switch

 level desired is achieved. The factory default level

 is 105 VAC (international version is 200VAC).

1) Press and hold the switch until the unit sounds

 the audible alarm one time to change the level

 to 98 VAC (185vac).

2) Press and hold the switch until the unit sounds the audible alarm twice sequentially to

change the level to 91 VAC (170AC).

3) Press and hold the switch until the unit sounds the audible alarm three times sequentially

to reset to default setting.

While operating in the battery backup mode, the rear panel switch may be used to silence the

audible alarm.  Press and hold the switch until the unit sounds the audible alarm once to

silence the audible alarm.  The audible will reset and provide an alarm if the unit batteries are

nearing depletion.  This is referred to as the low battery warning alarm.  When utility power

returns and the unit switches to normal AC mode, the audible alarm will reset automatically to

provide a warning at the next power failure.

COMMUNICATIONS PORT

SWITCH

Battery Backup

                     Battery Backup

Surge only

The communications port is a standard DB9 female with both RS232 and simulated contact

closure capability.  The Pro series units will poll the port and activate the port for RS232 or

contact closure in accordance with the type of cable it finds connected to the port.  To change

the port configuration requires the unit be turned off and restarted with the desired cable

connected.  The pinout for the port is depicted per the chart below.

Pin 1:

Not used

Pin 2:

/TXD

Pin 3:

/RXD and receive ups shutdown command

Pin 4:

Simulated contact closure AC fail, NO

Pin 5:

Ground

Pin 6:

Simulated contact closure low battery warning, NO

Pin 7:

Simulated contact closure AC fail, NC

Pin 8:

Not used

Pin 9:

Not used

5

TRO

UBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Symptom

Possible Cause

What To Do

UPS will not turn on

The Site Wiring Fault

LED is illuminated

UPS operates in

battery mode only,

even though there is

normal AC present

UPS does not provide

expected backup time

The UPS occaisionally

emits a beep

Input AC breaker is tripped

On / Off / Test button not

pushed

Incorrect service wiring

The batteries may be weak or

at the end of useful service life

Normal operation

Press On button momentarily,

(one beep)  to start UPS

Reset circuit breaker by pressing

the plunger back in. If circuit

breaker trips after UPS starts up,

reduce the load on the UPS

Have a qualified electrician

correct the service wiring

Charge the batteries for 8 hours

and retest. If backup time is still

less than expected the batteries

may need replacement.

UPS is functioning correctly per

the unit design.

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