TRIPP LITE SMX1000LCD (01) PDF DOCUMENT

This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite UPS Systems. Failure to heed these warnings will void your warranty.

• The TRIPP LITE SMX1000LCD is designed for indoor use only in a controlled environment, away from excess moisture, heat/cold, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.

• Leave adequate space around all sides of the UPS for proper ventilation.

• Connect your TRIPP LITE SMX1000LCD directly to a properly grounded AC power outlet. Do not plug the UPS into itself; this will damage the UPS.

• Do not modify the UPS’s plug, and do not use an adapter that would eliminate the UPS’s ground connection.

• Do not use extension cords to connect the UPS to an AC outlet. Your warranty will be voided if anything other than Tripp Lite surge suppressors are used to connect your UPS to an outlet.

• If the UPS receives power from a motor-powered AC generator, the generator must provide clean, filtered, computer-grade output.

• Do not use Tripp Lite UPS Systems for life support applications in which a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite UPS System could cause failure or significantly alter the performance of a life support device.

• Do not connect surge suppressors or extension cords to the output of your UPS. This might damage the UPS and will void the surge suppressor and UPS warranties.

• Your UPS does not require routine maintenance. Do not open your UPS for any reason. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Batteries can present a risk of electrical shock and burn from high short-circuit current. Observe proper precautions. Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. Do not open the UPS or batteries. Do not short or bridge the battery terminals with any object. Unplug and turn off the UPS before performing battery replacement. Use tools with insulated handles. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the UPS. Battery replacement should be performed only by authorized service personnel using the same number and type of batteries (sealed Lead-Acid). The batteries are recyclable.

• Do not attempt to add external batteries to the UPS.

STEP 1: Place the UPS in either a horizontal or vertical (“tower”) position.

The UPS’s housing is designed with sides that slope slightly in order to tilt the LCD Display up for easy viewing in either position. The LCD Display can be rotated by carefully inserting a small tool in the slots on the sides of the display to pop it out, rotating it, and snapping it back into the housing.

CAUTION: To safely balance the UPS when it is placed in a vertical (“tower”) position, make sure the LCD Display is located at the top of the front panel.

STEP 2: Using your computer’s detachable power cord, plug the UPS into a wall outlet.

Remove your computer’s detachable power cord. Insert the female plug of the computer’s cord into your UPS’s AC input. Insert the male plug of your computer’s cord into an AC wall outlet that does not share a circuit with a heavy electrical load (such as an air conditioner or refrigerator). After plugging the UPS into a wall outlet, push the ON/OFF button for one second to turn the UPS on. The UPS will not turn on automatically in the presence of live utility power.

STEP 3: Plug your equipment into the UPS.

Insert the female plug of the detachable power cord that came with your UPS into the computer’s AC input. Insert the UPS cord’s male plug into any of your UPS’s female output receptacles. Select outlets will provide battery backup and surge protection; plug your computer, monitor and other critical devices here. Other select outlets will provide surge protection only; plug your printer and other non-essential devices here.

CAUTION: The UPS must be plugged into a live AC outlet and turned on for 24 hours after initial installation to fully charge the UPS’s internal battery. Your connected equipment will receive utility-supplied AC power (if present) immediately after the UPS is plugged in and turned on; however, your connected equipment may not receive full battery backup in the event of a blackout or severe brownout unless the UPS’s internal battery is fully charged.

• To turn the UPS on: Press and hold the ON/OFF Button for one second. The alarm will beep once briefly after one second has passed. If utility power is absent, pressing the Button will “cold-start” the UPS, i.e. turn it on and supply power from its battery, providing runtime proportionate to the UPS battery’s level of charge.

• To turn the UPS off: Press and hold the ON/OFF Button for one second. The UPS will be turned completely off (deactivated).

• To Silence (or “Mute”) UPS Alarms: briefly press and release the MUTE/TEST button. Note: continuous alarms (warning you to immediately shut down connected equipment) cannot be silenced.

• To Run a Self-Test: with your UPS plugged in and turned on, press and hold the MUTE/TEST button for two seconds. Continue holding the button until the alarm beeps several times and the UPS performs a self-test. You can leave connected equipment on during a self-test.

CAUTION! Do not unplug your UPS to test its battery. This will remove safe electrical grounding and may introduce a damaging surge into your network connections.

The test will last approximately 10 seconds as the UPS switches to battery to test its load capacity and charge. All LCD Display icons will be illuminated and the UPS alarm will sound.

• If the “FAULT” icon remains lit and the alarm continues to sound after the test, the battery-supported outlets are overloaded. To clear the overload, unplug some of your equipment from the battery-supported outlets and run the self-test repeatedly until the “FAULT” icon is no longer lit and the alarm is no longer sounding.

CAUTION! Any overload that is not corrected by the user immediately following a self-test may cause the UPS to shut down and cease supplying output power in the event of a blackout or brownout.

• If the “REPLACE” icon remains lit and the alarm continues to sound after the test, the UPS batteries need to be recharged or replaced. Allow the UPS to recharge continuously for 24 hours, and repeat the self-test. If the icon continues to illuminate after repeated self tests, contact Tripp Lite for service. Battery replacement should only be performed by qualified service personnel.

The LCD Display indicates a variety of UPS operational conditions. All descriptions apply when the UPS is plugged into an AC outlet and turned on. The LCD Display can be rotated for easy viewing.

3a) “INPUT VOLTAGE” Meter: This meter measures, in real time, the AC voltage that the UPS system is receiving from the utility wall outlet. It can be used as a diagnostic tool to identify poor quality input power.

3b) “BATTERY CAPACITY” Meter: This meter displays the approximate charge level (in 20% increments) of the UPS’s internal battery. During a blackout or severe brownout, the charge level will deplete.

3c) “AVR” (Automatic Voltage Regulation) Icon: This icon will illuminate whenever your UPS is automatically correcting low AC line voltage without depleting battery power. This is a normal, automatic operation of your UPS, and no action is required on your part.

3d) “REPLACE” (Battery Recharge/Replace) Icon: This icon will illuminate and an alarm will sound after a self-test to indicate the UPS battery needs to be recharged or replaced. Allow the UPS to recharge continuously for 24 hours, and repeat the self-test.

3e) “ΟΝ ΒΑΤ” (On Battery) Icon: During a severe brownout or blackout, this icon illuminates and an alarm sounds (4 short beeps followed by a pause) to indicate the UPS is operating from its internal batteries. During a prolonged brownout or blackout, the alarm will sound continuously to indicate the UPS’s batteries are nearly out of power; you should save files and shut down your equipment immediately.

3f) “FAULT” Icon: This icon will illuminate and an alarm will sound after a self-test to indicate the battery-supported outlets are overloaded. To clear the overload, unplug some of your equipment from the battery-supported outlets and run the self-test repeatedly until the icon is no longer illuminated and the alarm is no longer sounding.

4) Battery Backup Protected/Surge Protected Outlets: Provide both battery backup and surge protection. Plug your computer, monitor and other critical equipment into these outlets. NOTE: DO NOT PLUG LASER PRINTERS INTO THESE OUTLETS.

5) Surge-Only Protected Outlets: Provide surge and line noise protection, not battery backup. Plug equipment (such as a printer, scanner or fax machine) that does not require battery backup during a utility power failure into these outlets.

6) USB Communication Port: This port can connect your UPS to a computer in order to automatically save open files and shut down the computer if it is left unattended during an extended power failure. This connection is optional. The UPS will work properly without this connection. CAUTION: Users shall take proper care to minimize Electro-Static events. In the event of a severe Electro-Static Discharge on or near the USB port, this UPS may shut down automatically. In the case of a shut down, the UPS will need to be turned back on.

7) Tel/DSL Protection Jacks: RJ-style jacks protect connected equipment by stopping surges on a single phone, fax or modem line. Connect a phone cord from the wall jack directly to the Tel/DSL jack labeled “IN.” Connect a phone cord from the Tel/DSL jack labeled “OUT” directly to the device to be protected. Connecting your equipment to these jacks is optional.

8) AC Input Outlet: This outlet accepts a user-supplied power cord with a country-specific plug.

Under normal conditions, the original battery in your UPS will last several years. Battery replacement should be performed only by qualified service personnel. During battery replacement, qualified service personnel should refer to “Battery Warnings” in the Safety section and should observe the following procedure: turn the UPS off, unplug the power cord and remove the two screws on the UPS back panel to access the internal battery.

To avoid battery drain, all connected equipment should be turned off and disconnected from the UPS. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for one second. Your UPS will be completely turned off (deactivated), and will be ready for storage. If you plan on storing your UPS for an extended period, fully recharge the UPS batteries every three months. Plug the UPS into a live AC outlet, turn it on by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for one second, and allow the batteries to recharge for 24 hours. If you leave your UPS batteries discharged for a long period of time, they will suffer a permanent loss of capacity.

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