APC S15 Operations Instructions

Model S10 and S15990-1906 Copyright © 2005 American Power ConversionAll rights reserved. The APC AV logo is a registered trademarkof American Powe

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1-1Chapter1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of APC’s Model S10 or S15 Power Conditioner with Battery Backup (Model S15 shown in Figure 1).

1-2Proven Expertise… Proven ReliabilityFrom corporate data centers to home offices, APC is regarded as an innovator, designer and manufacturer of high

1-3Package ContentsYour S10 or S15 Power Conditioner with Battery Backup package includes the following components:• 1 Power Conditioner with Battery

1-4FeaturesThe following are major feature of the Model S10 and S15.Pure Sine Wave Battery BackupBoth models provide battery backup power to maintain

1-5Rack-mountableRack-mount hardware is included to mount the unit into any 4-post, 19" rack. See below for more information.Sequenced Turn ON/OF

1-6Front and Rear PanelsThe following sections describe the controls and indicators on the front and rear panels.Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsTh

1-7STATUS Push ButtonWhen pressed, provides unit status for: Input and Output Voltage, Input and Output Voltage, Input and Output Frequency, Telephone

1-8LINE OK Status Indicator When lit, input voltage from the utility is within acceptable range. If not lit, the Automatic Voltage Regulation circuit

1-9Rear Panel Connectors, Indicator, and Circuit BreakerThe rear panel connectors for the S10 and S15 Power Conditioner are detailed in Figure 3. The

1-10AC-Powered Outlets - The S10 and S15 Power Conditioner provides for connection of up to twelve (12) components. The outlets are arranged according

1-11Surge Protected COAX/RF ConnectorsThe surge protection feature prevents surges traveling over coaxial data lines from damaging the system. Connect

1-12Input Power ConnectorProvides for connection of one end of the supplied AC power cord to the S10 or S15 Input Power Connector. Connect the other e

1-13Proper installation of your new Power Conditioner is important. If installing the unit in a standard 19” rack, refer to the instruction sheet prov

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2-1Chapter2InstallationThis chapter contains the following sections:• Removing the Battery Pack• Placing the Unit• Inserting and Connecting the Batter

2-2Removing the Battery Pack1. Remove the battery retaining bar.2. Pull the battery straight back.3. Push in the retaining tabs to allow the battery t

2-34. Slide the unit into the rack so that the cleats mounted on the side of the unit fit within the track of the rack-mount rails. If the ears were m

2-42. Push the Battery Wire Connector (Figure 5) into the hole located at the left of the Battery Pack. Ensure that the Battery Wire Connector is push

2-5Powering On and Connecting Equipment1. Power on the unit.2. Connect the equipment.3. Connect the data line cables.4. Power on the connected equipme

Safety Information1. Read this manual - Read all of the safety and operating instructions beforeinstalling and operating this device.2. Keep this manu

2-6Figure 8. Model Identification ScreenDELAYED OUTLET1: ON; DELAYED OUTLET1: OFF screen (Figure 9) — shows that power is available to the device (Tu

2-7SELFTEST IS ON; ON-LINE SELFTEST screen (Figure 10) — shows that an On-Line Selftest is active.Figure 10. SELFTEST IS ON; ON-LINE SELFTEST ScreenSE

2-8Figure 12. NO EXTERNAL BATTERY CONNECTED ScreenSELFTEST RESULT; SELFTEST HAS PASSED screen (Figure 13) — shows that the Selftest ran successfully t

2-9Status and Informational ScreensThe following sections describe the status and informational screens.Status ScreensThe most important status screen

2-10SYSTEM LOAD: <XXXW; LOAD: <XXX%This screen is shown in Figure 15. The S10 and S15 can also display the value (load) of the connected equipme

2-11Informational ScreensThe S10 and S15 Power Conditioners with Battery Backup provide the following informational screens, accessed using the STATUS

2-12Firmware Version: XXXXXXX ScreenThis screen, shown in Figure 18, provides information about which version of the firmware is loaded in to the unit

2-13Phone Number and Technical Support Internet Address This screen, shown in Figure 20, provides the world-wide telephone number for APC, as well as

2-14INPUT FREQUENCY; OUTPUT FREQUENCY ScreenThis screen, shown in Figure 21, shows the actual input utility voltage frequency, as well as the actual v

2-15Connecting the ComponentsWARNING: Do not make telephone, cable, Ethernet, antenna, electrical, or ground system connections during a lightning sto

2-16AUDIBLE ALARM Setting — when set to ON (Figure 22), provides an audible tone whenever the unit detects a problem with itself, or with an externall

2-17LOW Sensitivity — should be used when the UPS frequently goes to battery (even though the utility voltage appears normal). Example: If the unit g

2-18GO TO BATTERY IF > XXXV Setting — lets you set a high voltage threshold for the unit, which will force it to switch to power from the Internal

2-19OUTLET DELAY1 and OUTLET DELAY2 Setting (not shown) screens — lets you to set a defined time delay (0 to 10 seconds) for when the unit provides po

2-20BATREPDATE: XX/XX/XX Setting (Figure 28) — lets you input the exact date a replacement Battery Pack was installed in the unit. First, use the Up/D

2-21DO RUNTIME CAL : screen (Figure 30) — lets you manually initiate a Runtime Calculation test to calibrate the internal measurements and should resu

2-22Figure 32. DISPLY-BEEP TEST: Screen (all indicators/fields lit)SCREEN SAVER: ON/OFF screen (Figure 33) — lets you force the unit to alternate a me

2-23RESET TO DEFAULT: YES/NO Setting (Figure 34) — lets you force the unit to reset all previous settings to the factory default values. Simply advanc

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3-1Chapter3WarrantyLimited WarrantyAmerican Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a pe

Safety Information - continued16. Overloading - Do not overload the wall outlet where this device is beingconnected. Do not overload this device. Ensu

3-2EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL APC BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE

4-1Chapter4Contact InformationTechnical SupportGeneral InformationInternet Address:http://www.apc.com/supportEmail Support:support.apcc.comToll free:

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B-1SpecificationsATechnical SpecificationsThe following table shows the technical specifications for the Model S15 and S10 S-Type Power Conditioner wi

B-2 Models S15 S10 ExternalBatteryPack(SBATT) INPUTVoltage Range for Operation on Utility90V – 144V Same N/ANominal Voltage 120 Vac Same 48 VdcAllow

B-3Transfer Time to Battery During Blackout7ms typical,10msmaximumSame N/ABattery Type/Quan-tity4 12V/9A hrSealedLead-Acid,MaintenanceFreeSame 8 12V/9

B-4Data Line Protection JacksRJ45 Same N/ACOAX 3 pair + split-ter3 pair N/AEthernet 1 pair10/100bTNone N/ATelephone/DSL 2 line, 4 wire with splitter1

B-1TroubleshootingBTroubleshooting ProblemsThis appendix describes possible causes and solutions for the following problems:1. Unit will not turn on.2

B-2Possible Cause: No power or insufficient power available at the wall outlet.Solution: Ensure the wall outlet has good power by using a voltmeter or

B-3Replace Battery” LED is illuminated.Possible Cause: Battery is nearing the end of its useful life.Solution: If the unit’s warranty is more than 2 y

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ixTable of ContentsIntroduction 1-1Proven Expertise… Proven Reliability 1-2Safety Precautions 1-2Package Contents 1-3Unit Power Capacity 1-3Features 1