Tripp-Lite UPS Battery Setup and Reference

Overview

This page referencing Tripp-Lite Battery Models, Internet Office-UPS [V1] and 500RT1U [V2], is intended to guide the user through the following:

Tripp-Lite UPS Suggested Setup
Identification of X-Changer Components
Power Settings
Tripp-Lite Battery Configuration

On This Page

Tripp-Lite Owner's Manuals
Internet Office-UPS
Tripp-Lite 500RT1U

Suggested Setup

Tripp-Lite UPS's have either 3 or 4 outlets on the battery/surge section, and a power strip may be supplied to plug into the battery section increasing the number of outlets. It is required that the CPU (computer), Networking Hub and firewall be the only components connected to the battery side of the UPS. Below are additional acceptable items to plug into the UPS as well as excluded items.

Physical Configuration

V1 (Internet Office-UPS) X-Changer Cabinet	Cabling Diagram	Required items to be Plugged into the Tripp-Lite UPS Battery	Unacceptable items to plug into the battery	Required Items to plug into the Surge Protector
	Configurations 1 and 2: V1 Cabinet Wiring Diagrams	CPU E-Hub Firewall	Printers Speakers	Monitor Bill Acceptor Control Head Power Control Board Speakers X-Changer Fan
V2-B (500RT1U) X-Changer Cabinet	Cabling Diagram	Required Items to plug into the Tripp-Lite 500RT1U Battery	Unacceptable items to plug into the battery	Required Items to plug into the Top Surge Protector	Required Items to plug into the Bottom Surge Protector
The below picture is the most current V2 Cabinet. Your V2 X-Changer may look different depending on date of purchase.	Configurations 1 and 2: V2 Wiring Diagram	Top Surge protector plugs into the "Unswitched" Bottom Surge protector plugs into the "Switched"	Printers	CPU (the computer) E-Hub (Ethernet/Networking Hub) Firewall	Monitor (the touch screen) Scanner/Card Dispenser X-Changer fan Control Head Bill ACceptor Credit Card Bezel (If applicable)

How to Identify Key X-Changer Components

V1 X-Changer Cabinet

Item	Qty.	Description
1	1	Cooling Fan
2	1	Power Switches
3	1	5 V Power Supply
4	1	Distribution Board
5	1	Serial Connections
6	1	15 V Power Supply
7	1	Battery Backup (UPS)

V2 X-Changer Cabinet ( Versions A and B)

Cabinet-Internal Front

Version of V2 X-Changer Cabinets	Item	Qty.	Description	Part Number
Version A	1	1	PC Holding Bracket	C-1400-130
	2	1	Dell Optiplex XE Computer CCI Software Installed SAR	C-0600-XE
	3	1	Component Mounting Shelf Painted Black Charcoal Textu	C-1400-131
	4	2	Shelf Support Bracket	C-1400-132
	5	1	Dlink DSS-16 Switch	C-0629
	6	1	Rack Filler Panel	C-0560
	7	1	Slotted Wall Duct - 1 ft 1.5" x 1.5"	C-1375
	7	1	Slotted Duct Cover 1.5"	C-1376
Version B	8	1	CCI Control Head	C-0525
	9	1	Version A: Ethernet Power Controller 8 Channel EPC ASR Version B: TrippLite 6-Outlet Power Strip Rack Mount 1U	Version A: C-0515 Version B: c-0517
	10	1	Tripp-Lite Smart Pro 500VA 120V RT-1U UPS Rack Mount	C-1040
	11	1	Version A: Steel X-Change Cabinet Version B: Steel X-Change Cabinet	Version A: C-1400R1 Version B: C-1480

Cabinet-Internal Rear

Item	Qty.	Description	Part Number
1	1	Finger Guard/Cooling Fan	C-1277
2	1	Orion Cooling Fan 120MM 81 CFM	C-1275
3	1	DB9 - RS232 Cables Male - Female 6'	C-1035
4	1	48 AC Cord for Cooling Fan	C-1276
5	1	3 Foot Power Cord	C-1282
6	1	Cable Duct - 2" x 2"	C-1370
6	1	2" Cable Duct Cover	C-1371
7	1	1 Foot Power Cord	C-1281
8	1	ELO Power Supply For C-1053 (Also Shown On Page 9)	C-1053P
9	1	USB Keyboard	C-0600-KEYBOARD

Features and benefits of the Tripp-Lite UPS

Contains battery-protected outlets for extended run time during power outages.
Contains surge-only outlets for less critical equipment.
Power conditioning to protect from loads and surges.
“PowerAlert” software to properly save data and shutdown the computer in the event of an extended power failure.

Power Settings (500 RT1U)

There are no specific settings for the Tripp-Lite Internet Office-UPS in the V1 X-Changer. The following setup information refers only to the Tripp-Lite 500RT1U in the V2 X-Changer.

The Tripp-Lite UPS in conjunction with the Power Alert software are intended to safely shutdown a PC after a power loss to the UPS has occurred. The Power Alert agent can be configured to perform differently when the UPS enters an On Battery Event (i.e. the UPS is receiving power from the battery and not AC power) and when a Low Battery Event occurs (i.e. the battery charge rate drops to a designated threshold).

To configure the 500RT1U unit battery access the following:

Click the Windows button on the keyboard.
Type PowerAlert Console
Click the STATUS Icon at the top of the Console
Click the BATTERY Icon
View the Battery Information under Device Summary

Legacy configuration for LaundryCard utilized a 2 min. PC shutdown timer and a 6 min. UPS shutdown timer.

Set Configuration

Click the Windows button on the keyboard.
Type Power Alert
Selct PowerAlert Console when it appears (a-c is applicable to Version 7 or earlier. For version 8 or later, skip to step 5)
1. Open Start menu view
2. Right-click anywhere and click ‘All apps’ at bottom/right
3. Locate PowerAlert Console icon under the Tripp-Lite group
If a Windows Security Alert dialog appears, press Allow Access
From the Summary Screen, press Settings
Select Device
In the column next to "Low battery warning", set to:
1. 10%
Click "Apply"
Click "Status"
Click the Battery Icon and to the right it will show 10% next to "Low Battery Warning".
From the Summary Screen again, press Settings
Select System
In the "Shutdown Type (Global Warning)" section, set to:
1. Shutdown
Click "Apply"
Close the PowerAlert Console window.

LaundryCard Configuration

On Battery Event	Not Configured
Low Battery Threshold	10%
PC Shutdown Timer	15 sec. after event
UPS Shutdown Timer	2 min. after event

Default Configuration

The Power Alert agent effects a shutdown of the PC and UPS after the occurrence of a Low Battery Event. If power is restored to the UPS prior to the configured shutdown time, the device remains powered.

On Battery Event	Not Configured
Low Battery Threshold	50%
PC Shutdown Timer	15 sec. after event
UPS Shutdown Timer	2 min. after event

Testing (500 RT1U)

To test your UPS, follow the owner's manual section titled "To Run a Self-Test" page 7. The procedure will be similar to the following:
1. With your UPS plugged in and turned on, press and hold the ON/OFF/STANDBY button for one second.
2. The test will last approximately 10 seconds as the UPS switches to battery to test its load capacity and charge.
3. All LEDs will be lit and the UPS alarm will sound.
4. See LED descriptions to determine the results of the Self-Test.
5. Note: you can leave connected equipment on during a self-test. Your UPS, however, will not perform a self-test if you have placed it in "Charge Only" mode.