Best Power Fortress User's Guide

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93. Now, use a Phillips screwdriver to pry the clip open as shown inFigure 1. Insert the screwdriver into the screw head.4. Next, find the wire with r

10When this light is on (steady, not blinking),the UPS is using the utility power itreceives when you plug it in. The UPS conditions this power and pr

If the green light is on,the display is showing the percent of the UPS’ power yourequipment is using. If your equipment requires more than 100% of the

124. Using the Keys 4A. What the Keys DoOn/Off Key:Pressing this key turns the UPS on or off. When you turn the unit off, youmust hold the key briefly

13To display this bar graph, press once. This display shows a “V” on the left and a line on theright. The line on the right is a bar graph that sh

145. Communicating with Fortress 5A. CheckUPS SoftwareYour Fortress includes an interface cable and a CheckUPS software package for easy communication

15Changing Communication Modes1. Find the DIP switches on the back of the UPS (see the drawingsbelow); then, find DIP switch 4 (see the drawing to the

165D. Extended Signal Communication ModeIn this mode, the UPS communication port acts as a source for signals for your computer softwareor other ext

176. Alarms Sometimes Fortress detects a problem and warns you about it by sounding an alarm. When thishappens, the UPS lights the red (Alarm

186C. Alarm TableAlarmMessageAlarm(Morse)CodeWhat the Alarm Means What to DoCL I(• •)Calibration Lost. This can happen whenyou replace the batteries i

1Contents Introduction...21. Getting to

19To cancel the User Test alarm, send thealarmtest cancelcommand from acomputeror terminal. (For moreinformation oncommands,call BestPower for documen

207. Troubleshooting 7A. Customer SupportThe troubleshooting table in Section 7B provides solutions for some UPS problems. If you needmore help, pleas

21Make sure the UPS is plugged in, andleave it plugged in overnight to rechargethe batteries. Then, restart the UPS.Note:You cannot restart the UPS du

227C. Replacing the FuseIf you have any problems replacing the fuse, please call the nearest Best Power office. (Seethe beginning of this manual.)1. I

23LI 520 and LI 720Make sure you have your unit’s model number and serial number. Then, call the nearest BestPower office to order new batteries. Once

244. Find the red and black connector shown. This connects the batteries to the UPS. Disconnectthe connector to disconnect the batteries. Do not pull

25LI 1020 and LI 1420Make sure you have your unit’s model number and serial number. Then, call the nearest BestPower office to order new batteries. On

26Please note that if you change the DIP switch setting, theoutput voltage range that your UPS provides to your equipmentis wider as well. To change t

277F. Changing the Fortress’ Baud RateAs shipped, your Fortress is set to communicate at a baud rate of 1200. If you want to use two-way communication

28Lightning andSurge Suppression:Passes ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Categories A and B2. Zero SurgeClamping Response Time. 120-volt units are UL 1449 listed.Surg

2Introduction Fortress provides complete, no-break power protection, including protection against brownouts,high voltage, and surges. During a power o

298C. 220/230/240-volt Specifications8D. Runtime TableLI 520 and 720: Four IEC 320 or two Australian.LI 1020 and 1420: Eight IEC 320 or three Australi

309. Warranty LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTYStandard Warranty For All PurchasesBEST POWER, a division of General Signal Power Systems, Inc. (hereinafter ca

31No warranty is made with respect to other products sold by BEST POWER which do not bearthe name BEST POWER, and no recommendation of such other prod

32This warranty is operable only upon the written acceptance by BEST POWER of an applicationby the PURCHASER on BEST POWER’s standard form for the abo

33IndexAlarm Table...18-19Alarms...17-19Battery Backup Time...10

34120-volt Model s Only:For Users in the United States OnlyThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de

3North AmericaBest PowerP.O. Box 280Necedah, WI 54646 U.S.A.Telephone: 1-608-565-7200Toll-Free: 1-800-356-5794 (U.S.A. and Canada)FAX: 1-608-565-2221

41. Getting to Know Your Fortress Make sure you have the following:GFortress UPSGFor all models except 220/230/240-volt IEC* models, UPS Power Cord GF

5Back View of LI 520 and 720 Models100-volt and 120-volt Models 220/230/240-volt 220/230/240-voltIEC Models Australian Models1 = Outlets 2 = Fuse Draw

62. Startup 1Place the UPS near the equipment it will protect. Do not put theUPS near a source of heat. Do not block the UPS’ventilation holes.2See pa

74The battery charges automatically whenever the green light ison. To make sure the UPS’ batteries can supply power, let thebatteries charge fo

88If the UPS will protect a computer that uses Windows 95,shut the computer down andinsert the CheckUPS CD. Then, restart the computer. Follow the ins