Tripp-Lite Battery UPS User Guide and Self-Test

Overview

With every LaundryCard configuration, it is essential to utilize an Uninterruptible Power Supply unit (UPS) to safeguard devices against potential damage caused by surges and brownouts. This document provides details about the Tripp-Lite SMARTPRO500 unit, performing a self-test, and additional features.

On this page

1 Overview
2 Basic operation
3 Indicator lights
4 Max load/output load level
5 How to perform a Self-Test
6 Related documents

Basic operation

Buttons	Name	Description

Buttons

Name

Description

“ON/OFF/STANDBY” Button

To turn the UPS ON:
1. With the UPS plugged into a live AC wall outlet*, press and hold the “ON/OFF/STANDBY” button for one second.
2. Release the button. If utility power is absent, it’s possible to “cold-start” the UPS (i.e.: turn it ON and supply power for a limited time from its batteries***) by pressing and holding the “ON/OFF/STANDBY” button for one second.**
To turn the UPS OFF:
1. With the UPS ON and receiving utility power, press and hold the “ON/OFF/STANDBY” button for one second.**
2. Then unplug the UPS from the wall outlet. The UPS will be completely OFF.

*After plugging the UPS into a live AC outlet, the UPS (in ”Standby” mode) will automatically charge its batteries, but will not supply power to its outlets until it is turned ON.
**The alarm will beep once briefly after the indicated interval has passed. ***If fully charged.

“MUTE/TEST” Button

To Silence (or “Mute”) UPS Alarms: briefly press and release the MUTE/TEST button.

To run a Self-Test, see the instructions below.

Indicator lights

There are several indicator lights on the Tripp-Lite UPS device that will illuminate to indicate different activities occurring. See the below chart for description.

Indicator Lights	Name	Description

Indicator Lights	Name	Description
	“POWER” LED	This green LED lights continuously when the UPS is ON and supplying connected equipment with AC power from a utility source. The LED flashes and an alarm sounds (4 short beeps followed by a pause) to indicate the UPS is operating from its internal batteries during a blackout or severe brownout. If the blackout or severe brownout is prolonged, save files and shut down connected equipment since internal battery power will eventually be depleted. See “BATTERY CHARGE” LED description below.
	“VOLTAGE CORRECTION” LED	This green LED lights continuously whenever the UPS is automatically correcting high or low AC voltage on the utility line without the assistance of battery power. The UPS will also emit a slight clicking noise. These are normal, automatic operations of the UPS and no user action is required.
	“OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL” LED	This multicolored LED indicates the approximate electrical load of equipment connected to the UPS AC outlets. It will turn from green (light load) to yellow (medium load) to red (overload). If the LED is red (either illuminated continuously or flashing), clear the overload immediately by unplugging some equipment from the outlets until the LED changes from red to yellow (or green). CAUTION! Any overload that is not corrected by the user immediately may cause the UPS to shut down and cease supplying output power in the event of a blackout or brownout.
	“BATTERY CHARGE” LED	When the UPS is operating from utility power, this LED indicates the approximate charge state of the UPS system’s internal batteries. Red indicates the batteries are beginning to charge Yellow indicates the batteries are roughly midway through charging Green indicates the batteries are fully charged. When the UPS is operating from battery power during a blackout or severe brownout, this LED indicates the approximate amount of energy (ultimately affecting runtime) which the UPS batteries will provide. Red indicates a low level of energy Yellow indicates a medium level of energy Green indicates a high level of energy. Since the runtime performance of all UPS batteries will gradually deplete over time, it is recommended that a self-test be performed periodically (see MUTE/TEST Button description) to determine the energy level of the UPS batteries BEFORE a blackout or severe brownout occurs. During a prolonged blackout or severe brownout, save files and shut down connected equipment since battery power will eventually be depleted. When the LED turns red and an alarm sounds continuously, it indicates the UPS batteries are nearly out of power and UPS shut down is imminent.
	“BATTERY WARNING” LED	This LED lights red and an alarm sounds intermittently after a self-test is initiated (see the instructions below) to indicate the UPS batteries need to be recharged or replaced. Allow the UPS to recharge continuously for 12 hours, and repeat the self-test. If the LED continues to light, contact Tripp-Lite for service. If the UPS requires battery replacement, place an order for Part Number C-1040-RB or visit www.tripplite.com to locate the specific Tripp-Lite replacement battery for the UPS.

Max load/output load level

Button	Name

Button	Name
	“OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL” LED

The Tripp-Lite battery has a multicolored LED which indicates the approximate electrical load of equipment connected to the UPS's AC outlets.

Green indicates light electrical load
Yellow indicates a medium electrical load
Red indicates an overload

When this LED is RED and illuminates continuously or flashes, clear the overload immediately by unplugging some of your equipment from the outlets until the LED changes from red to yellow (or green) and the alarm is no longer sounding.

CAUTION!

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

How to perform a Self-Test

Button	Name

Button	Name
	“MUTE/TEST” Button

Make sure the Tripp-Lite UPS is plugged in and turned ON.
Locate the "Mute/Test" button on the Tripp-Lite UPS device. CAUTION! Do not unplug the UPS to test its batteries. This will remove safe electrical grounding and may introduce a damaging surge into network connections. Note: Connected equipment may be left on during a self-test. Your UPS, however, will not perform a self-test if the UPS is not turned on (see “ON/OFF/STANDBY” Button description).
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. See “Results of a Self-Test” below.
Results of a Self-Test: The test will last approximately 10 seconds as the UPS switches to the battery to test its load capacity and battery charge.
1. The “POWER” LED will be flashing
2. “OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL” and “BATTERY CHARGE” LEDs will be lit
3. UPS alarm will sound.
If the “OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL” LED remains lit red and the alarm continues to sound after the test, the UPS system's outlets are overloaded. To clear the overload, unplug some of your equipment and run the self-test repeatedly until the “OUTPUT LOAD LEVEL” LED is no longer lit red 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 severe brownout.
If the “BATTERY WARNING” LED 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 12 hours, and repeat the self-test. If the LED remains lit, contact Tripp-Lite for service. If your UPS requires battery replacement, visit www.tripplite.com/support/battery/index.cfm to locate the specific Tripp-Lite replacement battery for your UPS.
The alarm will beep once briefly after the indicated interval has passed.

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