SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M (01) PDF Document

To prevent the hazard of electric shock, explosion, or arc flash, you must follow these instructions. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.

• The SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M is intended for indoor use only.

• Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.

• Connect the UPS power cable directly to a wall outlet.

• Be sure the air vents on the UPS are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.

The SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M is shipped with the battery disconnected. Follow these steps to connect it:

1. Remove the battery door.

2. Remove the battery. The red label should be on top.

3. Flip or turn the battery 180 degrees upward/downward so that the green side of the label faces up.

4. Push the battery into the unit.

5. Replace the battery door.

Use PowerChute Personal Edition software to configure the UPS settings. During a power outage, PowerChute will save any open files on your computer and shut it down. When power is restored, it will restart the computer.

Note: PowerChute is only compatible with a Windows operating system. If you are using Mac OSX, use the native shutdown feature to protect your system. See the documentation provided with your computer.

To install the software, use the cable supplied with the Back-UPS to connect the data port on the Back-UPS to the USB port on your computer and follow the software download and installation instructions.

The back panel of the SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M has several outlets and ports with specific functions:

1. USB and Serial Data port: To use PowerChute Personal Edition, connect the supplied USB cable or an optional serial cable (not supplied) here.

2. Building Wiring Fault indicator: If this indicator is illuminated, there is a problem with the wiring in the building. Contact an electrician immediately and do not use the Back-UPS.

3. Surge Protected outlets: These outlets provide full-time protection from surges, even if the Back-UPS is off. Connect equipment such as printers and scanners that do not require battery backup protection to these outlets.

4. Battery Backup outlets with Surge Protection: During a power outage or other AC problems, these outlets receive power for a limited time from the Back-UPS. Connect critical equipment such as a desktop computer, computer monitor, modem, or other data-sensitive devices into these outlets.

5. Circuit Breaker: Use this to reset the system after an overload condition has occurred, causing the circuit breaker to trip.

6. In/Out Ethernet surge-protected ports: Use an Ethernet cable to connect a cable modem to the IN port, and connect a computer to the OUT port.

7. Coaxial ports with surge protection: Connect a cable modem or other equipment with coaxial jacks to these ports.

The display interface can be configured to be continuously illuminated or to save energy by darkening after a period of inactivity.

1. Full Time Mode: Press and hold the DISPLAY button for two seconds. The display will illuminate and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm the Full Time mode.

2. Power Saving Mode: Press and hold the DISPLAY button for two seconds. The display will darken and the Back-UPS will beep to confirm the Power Saving mode. While in Power Saving Mode, the display will illuminate if a button is pressed, then darken after 60 seconds of no activity.

Adjust the sensitivity of the Back-UPS to control when it will switch to battery power; the higher the sensitivity, the more often the Back-UPS will switch to battery power.

1. Ensure the Back-UPS is connected to AC power, but is OFF.

2. Press and hold the POWER button for six seconds. The LOAD CAPACITY bar will flash on and off, indicating that the Back-UPS is in programming mode.

3. Press POWER again to rotate through the menu options. Stop at the selected sensitivity. The Back-UPS will beep to confirm the selection.

There are three sensitivity settings:

• Low sensitivity (78-142 Vac): Use when the input voltage is extremely low or high. (Not recommended for computer loads.)

• Medium sensitivity (Default, 88-139 Vac): Use when the Back-UPS frequently switches to battery power.

• High sensitivity (88-136 Vac): Use when the connected equipment is sensitive to voltage fluctuations.

The display interface uses various icons to show the status of the SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M:

On Line: The Back-UPS is supplying conditioned AC power to connected equipment.

Load Capacity: Indicated by one to five illuminated sections. Each bar represents 20% of the load.

Battery Charge: Indicated by the number of illuminated sections. When all five blocks are illuminated, the Back-UPS is at full charge. When one block is filled, the battery capacity is near its end, the indicator will flash, and the UPS will beep continuously.

Overload: The power demand from the load has exceeded the capacity of the Back-UPS.

EVENT: The event counter shows the number of events that caused the Back-UPS to switch to on-battery operation.

AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation): When illuminated, the Back-UPS is compensating for low input voltage.

IN / OUT: Shows the Input voltage (IN) or Output voltage (OUT).

SEE MANUAL: Indicates a system error has been detected. The error number will be shown on the display.

Mute: If the line through the speaker icon is illuminated, the audible alarm has been turned off.

Replace Battery (X icon): The battery is nearing the end of its useful life. Replace the battery as early as possible.

On Battery: The Back-UPS is supplying battery backup power. It will beep four times every 30 seconds.

The SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M uses different audible indicators to alert you to its status:

Four Beeps Every 30 Seconds: The Back-UPS is running on battery. You should consider saving any work in progress.

Continuous Beeping: This indicates a low battery condition and that the battery run-time is very low. Promptly save any work, exit all open applications, and shut down the operating system.

Continuous tone: The Battery Backup outputs are overloaded.

Chirps every 2 Seconds with the Load Capacity Bar flashing: The battery is disconnected.

Continuous chirping with the Load Capacity Bar and Replace Battery icon alternately flashing: The battery did not pass the automatic diagnostic test and should be replaced. Pressing the MUTE button pauses the chirping.

If the following icons are illuminated on your SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M, they indicate a specific problem:

• On Line icon and flashing Overload icon: The Back-UPS is operating on AC power, but is overloaded. Disconnect one of the items connected to the Back-UPS. If the Overload icon stops flashing, the unit is no longer overloaded.

• On Battery icon and flashing Overload icon: The Back-UPS is operating on battery power, but is overloaded. Disconnect one of the items connected to the Back-UPS. If the Overload icon stops flashing, the unit is no longer overloaded.

• Replace Battery icon (X): The Back-UPS is on AC power, but the battery is not functioning properly. You will need to order a replacement battery.

• On Battery icon and flashing Battery Charge icon (one bar): The Back-UPS is on battery power and the battery is getting low. Shut down all connected equipment to avoid losing unsaved data. When possible, connect the Back-UPS to AC power to recharge the battery.

The SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M will display error codes on the screen. Here is what they mean:

• F01 – On-Battery Overload: Turn the Back-UPS off. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and turn the Back-UPS on.

• F02 – On-Battery Output Short: Turn the Back-UPS off. Disconnect all equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and turn the Back-UPS on. Re-connect equipment one item at a time. If the output is tripped again, disconnect the device that caused the error.

• F03 – On-Battery Xcap Overload

• F04 – Clamp Short

• F05 – Charge Error

• F06 – Relay Welding

• F07 – Temperature

• F09 – Internal Error

For errors F03-F09, they cannot be corrected by the user and you should contact SEIT Technical Support for assistance.

The front panel buttons on the SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M perform various functions depending on how long they are pressed and the status of the UPS.

If your SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M will not turn on, check the following possible causes and perform the corrective actions:

• The Back-UPS is not connected to AC power. Ensure that the Back-UPS is securely connected to an AC outlet.

• The circuit breaker has been tripped. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Back-UPS. Reset the circuit breaker. Re-connect equipment one item at a time. If the circuit breaker is tripped again, disconnect the device that caused the trip.

• The internal battery is not connected. Connect the battery.

• The AC input voltage is out of range. Adjust the transfer voltage and sensitivity range.

If your SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M is running on battery even when plugged in, consider these possibilities:

• The plug has partially pulled out of the wall outlet, the wall outlet is no longer receiving AC power, or the circuit breaker has been tripped. Ensure that the plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet. Ensure that the wall outlet is receiving AC power by checking it with another device.

• The Back-UPS is performing an automatic self-test. No action is necessary.

• The AC input voltage is out of range, the frequency is out of range, or the waveform is distorted. Adjust the transfer voltage and sensitivity range.

If the backup time is less than expected, here are some potential causes and solutions:

• Battery Backup outlets may be fully or improperly loaded. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and connect the equipment to SURGE outlets.

• The battery was recently discharged due to a power outage and has not fully recharged. Charge the battery cartridge for 16 hours.

• The battery has reached the end of its useful life. Replace the battery.

• If the REPLACE BATTERY indicator is illuminated: The battery has reached the end of its useful life. Replace the battery as early as possible.

• If the OVERLOAD indicator is illuminated: The equipment connected to the Back-UPS is drawing more power than the Back-UPS can provide. Disconnect non-essential equipment from the Battery Backup outlets and connect it to SURGE outlets.

The battery in the SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC APC BACK-UPS BX1500M typically lasts for 3 to 5 years, though this period may be shorter if subjected to frequent outages or elevated temperatures. The battery replacement part for the Back-UPS BX1500M/M-LM60 is APCRBC124. Delaying the replacement of parts may corrode the batteries in the cartridge. Be sure to recycle spent battery cartridges.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.