3.1.3
Low Battery Warning
The UPS provides a low battery warning communicated by one or more ( A RED LIGHT AT THE LOWER RIGHT HANBD SIDE.LED indicator(s), an audible alarm and by the activation of a signal at the
computer interface port and accessory slot prior to shut down due to battery capacity exhaustion. The interval between operation of the low battery warning and shut down of the UPS is minimum of 2
minutes. The warning interval may be set using power management software or accessories to occur at 2, 5, 7 or 10 minutes before shut down. Note that depending on the warning interval selected
and other factors such as load applied, all the LEDs in the battery charge bar graph may blink indicating the low battery warning
6.
Indicators and Controls
6.1
Visual Indicators
6.1.1
On-Line LED Indicator
The green on-line LED indicates that the UPS is supplying utility power to the loads.
6.1.2
On-Battery LED Indicator
The yellow on-battery LED indicates that the UPS is providing battery power to the loads.
6.1.3
Replace Battery LED Indicator
The red replace battery LED indicates that the battery may no longer be useful and should be checked.
6.1.4
SmartBoost Indicator
The SmartBoost LED indicates that the UPS is correcting a low utility voltage condition. The loads receive normal power.
6.1.5
SmartTrim Indicator
The SmartTrim LED indicates that the UPS is correcting a high utility voltage condition. The loads receive normal power.
6.1.6
Overload Indicator
The red overload LED indicates that the loads connected to the UPS exceed the UPS's capacity.
6.1.7
Battery Charge Indicators
The battery charge bar graph display consists of five green LEDs that show the present battery
charge as a percentage of battery capacity. Since the capacity is proportional to run time for a
given load, the LEDs illuminate proportional to the remaining available run time. When these
LEDs flash the battery capacity is low and can supply less than two minutes (default) of run time
for the load.
6.1.8
Utility Voltage Indicators
The PS6000 Smart-ups incorporates a utility voltage bar graph display that is accessed by
pressing and holding the on/test button while the UPS is on-line (note that this will initiate a self
test). The LED indicators illuminate at the thresholds shown in the following table. The top line
of the chart represents the top LED in the battery charge bar graph and the bottom line
represents the bottom LED.
Summary: It is recommended from the following detailed writeup, test and checkout when
incurring problems can be enchanced if someone is utilizing Powerchute software. The
reasoning is that Powerschute allows you to trouble shoot without opening the unit. It also
allows you to change critical parameters, such as turning off error indicators, modify hardware
settings in the UPS, and do individual battery tests. Battery warranty from our OEM supplier is two years. If a technician is in a remote location APC, can swap batteries by knowing the serial number
on the back. Battery swaps are at 18008004apc. Also, tech support is always available at that number. Powerstar , not APC, can support our modifications, such as the mil connectors. Powerstar tech
support is always available too.
6.1.9 Opening and servicing internal components
The PS6000 is designed for easy service, but remember before you open the top cover that there is high voltage inside. Servicing of high voltage devices such as monitors, Ups, etc, require that only
qualified electricians be allowed. We are required to warn you because of government regulations all the dangers of high voltage.
That being said, the following pictoral view of the open unit is supplied.
1. To open the unit use gloves, and phillips screw driver that has a magnetic head, and rubber insulation.
2. Disconnect all power inputs and outlets
3. Push the off button for four seconds to de-energize the unit
