HP R1500 HP UPS R1500 G2 User Guide - Page 3

Contents Component identification ...6 UPS R1500 G2 overview ...6 UPS front panel ...6 UPS front panel controls ...7 UPS front panel LED indicators...8 UPS R1500 G2 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel...8 UPS R1500 G2 INTL rear panel ...9 Installation ...11 Precautions ...11 Preparing to install the hardware ...11 Tools required...11 Selecting a site ...11 Readying the equipment ...12 Installing the mounting rails ...12 Installing the UPS ...16 Connecting the batteries ...17 Attaching the UPS front bezel ...18 Selecting the UPS voltage configuration ...19 Connecting the host computer...19 Connecting the serial communications port 20 Connecting the USB communications port 20 Connecting the Network Transient Protectors 20 Connecting the UPS to utility power...21 Connecting devices to the UPS ...21 Powering up the UPS ...22 Charging the UPS batteries ...22 UPS operations...23 Modes of operation...23 Standby mode ...23 Operate mode ...23 Battery mode ...24 Initiating a self-test ...24 Silencing an audible alarm ...24 Powering down the UPS...24 Power management ...25 Power management software...25 Maintenance ...26 Removing the UPS front bezel ...26 Replacing the UPS option card ...26 Replacing the batteries ...27 Important battery safety information 27 Battery care and storage guidelines 27 UPS battery replacement procedure 28 Testing the new battery module...29