Tripp-Lite UPS Battery Setup and Reference

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Last updated: Feb 07, 2024 by Chris Kite
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Overview

This page will serve as a reference point for the Tripp-Lite Internet Office UPS and 500RT1U models. This guide will also provide details on the identification of these parts, suggested setup process, and configurations.

An Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) is a device that allows a computer to keep running for at least a short amount of time when incoming power is interrupted. It can also be referred to as an Uninterruptible Battery. 

Part IDDescriptionImage
C-1040

Tripp Lite Smart PRO 500VA

120V RT-1U UPS
C-1041

Tripp Lite Internet Off. 550

UPS Battery Backup - V1 Cab







Identifying Your Setup

The following tabs will contain the recommended physical configuration and identify related components for your cabinet type. 

Note

Over the course of time some X-Changers may have had components added, removed, or placed elsewhere and may not look like the content shown. 



Physical Configuration

The following table will detail where each individual X-Changer device will be or not be plugged into.

V1 (Internet Office-UPS) X-Changer Cabinet

Required devices to plug into the Tripp-Lite UPS

Unacceptable devices to plug into the Tripp-Lite UPS

Required devices to plug into the Surge Protector

V1 (Internet Office-UPS) X-Changer Cabinet

Required devices to plug into the Tripp-Lite UPS

Unacceptable devices to plug into the Tripp-Lite UPS

Required devices to plug into the Surge Protector

  • CPU

  • Network Switch

  • Firewall

  • Printers

  • Speakers

  • Touchscreen Monitor

  • Bill Acceptor

  • Control Head

  • Power Control Board

  • Speakers

  • X-Changer Fan



For the Cabling Diagram and additional information about the internal connections of the Cabinet, please visit LaundryCard X-Changer V1 Reference. 

Key Components

Image

Item

Qty.

Part No.

Description

Image

Item

Qty.

Part No.

Description

1

1

C-1277

120mm Cooling Fan Finger Guard

1

1

C-1275

120mm Cooling Fan

2

1



Power Switches

3

1

C-1045

5V Power Supply

4

1

C-0500R1 / C-0501R1

Master Distribution Board / Slave Distribution Board

5

1

C-1035

Male to Female RS232 Cable

6

1

C-0550

15V Power Supply

7

1

C-1041

Tripp-Lite UPS 550VA Battery Backup



Physical Configuration

The following table will detail where each individual X-Changer device will be or not be plugged into.

V2 (500RT1U) X-Changer Cabinet 

Required Items to plug into the Tripp-Lite 500RT1U

Unacceptable items to plug into the Tripp-Lite 500RT1U

Required Items to plug into the Top Surge Protector

Required Items to plug into the Bottom Surge Protector



  • Top Surge protector plugs into the "Unswitched Outlet" 

  • Bottom Surge protector plugs into the "Switched Outlet"

  • Printers

  • CPU (the computer)

  • Network Switch

  • Firewall

  • Touchscreen Monitor

  • Scanner/Card Dispenser

  • X-Changer fan

  • Control Head

  • Bill Acceptor

  • Credit Card Bezel (if applicable)



Key Components

Cabinet-Internal Front

Cabinet-Internal Front

Image

Item

Qty.

Part Number

Description





























V2 Cabinet A 

1

1

C-1400-130

PC Holding Bracket

2

1

C-0600-XE

Dell Optiplex XE Computer

3

1

C-1400-131

Component Mounting Shelf Painted Black Charcoal Texture

4

2

C-1400-132

Shelf Support Bracket

5

1

C-0629

D-Link DSS-16 port Switch





















V2 Cabinet B

6

1

C-0560

Rack Filler Panel

7

1

C-1375 / C-1376

Slotted Wall Duct - 1ft 1.5" x 1.5" / Slotted Duct Cover 1.5"

8

1

C-0525

CCI Control Head

9

1

  • Version A:  C-0515

  • Version B:  C-0517

  • Version A:  Ethernet Power Controller 8 Channel EPC *ASR*

  • Version B:  Tripp-Lite 6-Outlet Power Strip Rack Mount 1U

10

1

C-1040

Tripp-Lite Smart Pro 500VA 120V RT-1U UPS Rack Mount

11

1

  • Version A:  C-1400R1

  • Version B:  C-1480

  • Version A:  Steel X-Change Cabinet 

  • Version B: Steel X-Change Cabinet 

Cabinet-Internal Rear

Image

Item

Qty.

Part Number

Description

1

1

C-1277

Finger Guard/Cooling Fan

2

1

C-1275

Orion Cooling Fan 120MM 81 CFM

3

1

C-1035

DB9 - RS232 Cables Male - Female 6'

4

1

C-1276

48 AC Cord for Cooling Fan

5

1

C-1282

3 Foot Power Cord

6

1

C-1370

Cable Duct - 2" x 2"

6

1

C-1371

2" Cable Duct Cover

7

1

C-1281

1 Foot Power Cord

8

1

C-1053P

ELO Power Supply

9

1

C-0600-KEYBOARD

USB Keyboard



Features and benefits of the Tripp-Lite UPS

  1. Contains battery-protected outlets for an extended run time during power outages.

  2. Contains surge-protected only outlets for less critical equipment.

  3. Power conditioning to protect from loads and surges.

  4. PowerAlert software to properly save data and shutdown the computer in the event of an unexpected power failure.

PowerAlert Settings and Setup (500RT1U)

The Tripp-Lite UPS in conjunction with the PowerAlert software are intended to safely shutdown a PC after a loss of power 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:

  1. Click the Windows button on the keyboard.

  2. Type PowerAlert Console in the search bar. 

  3. Click the STATUS icon at the top of the Console. 

  4. Click the BATTERY icon. 

  5. View the Battery Information under Device Summary.

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

Set Configuration

  1. Click the Windows button on the keyboard.

  2. Type PowerAlert in the search bar. 

  3. Select the PowerAlert console when it appears (steps a-c is applicable to Version 7 or earlier. For version 8 or later, skip to step 4)

    1. Open the Start menu view.

    2. Right-click anywhere and click ‘All apps’ at bottom-right.

    3. Locate the PowerAlert console icon under the Tripp-Lite group.

  4. If a Windows Security Alert dialog appears, press Allow Access.

  5. From the Summary Screen, press Settings.

  6. Select Device.

  7. In the column next to "Low battery warning", set to: 10%. 

  8. Click Apply. 

  9. Then click Status. 

  10. Click the Battery icon and to the right it will show 10% next to "Low Battery Warning".

  11. From the Summary Screen again, press Settings.

  12. Select System.


  13. In the "Shutdown Type (Global Warning)" section, set to: Shutdown. 

  14. Click Apply. 

  15. Close the PowerAlert console window.

LaundryCard Configuration

The PowerAlert agent affects a shutdown of the PC and UPS after a "Low Battery Event" occurs. If power is restored to the UPS prior to the configured shutdown time, the device will remain powered on.

These are the recommended "Low Battery Event" settings for the LaundryCard X-Changers to be assigned within the PowerAlert console.

On Battery Event

Not Configured

Low Battery Threshold

10%

PC Shutdown Timer

15 sec. after event

UPS Shutdown Timer

2 min. after event

Testing (500 RT1U)

  1. To test your UPS, follow the owner's manual section titled "To Run a Self-Test" on 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.

Related Documentation

Manufacturer Documentation

Internet Office-UPS

Tripp-Lite 500RT1U

Internet Office-UPS

Tripp-Lite 500RT1U