HP R1500 HP R1500 G3 UPS User Guide - Page 3

Contents Component identification ...6 UPS R1500 G3 overview ...6 UPS front panel ...6 UPS front panel controls ...7 UPS front panel LED indicators ...7 UPS R1500 G3 NA/JPN/TWN rear panel 8 UPS R1500 G3 INTL rear panel ...9 Installation ...10 Precautions...10 Preparing to install the hardware...10 Tools required ...10 Selecting a site...10 Readying the equipment ...11 Installing the UPS ...11 Connecting the batteries ...12 Attaching the UPS front bezel ...13 Selecting the UPS voltage configuration 14 Connecting the host computer ...14 Connecting the Network Transient Protectors 15 Connecting the UPS to utility power 16 Connecting devices to the UPS ...16 Charging the UPS batteries ...17 Powering up the UPS ...17 Installing the optional UPS Network Module 17 Connecting the UPS Network Module 19 UPS operations ...20 Modes of operation ...20 Operate mode ...20 Battery mode ...20 Initiating a self-test ...20 Silencing an audible alarm ...20 Powering down the UPS ...21 Maintenance ...22 Removing the UPS front bezel ...22 Replacing the batteries ...22 Important battery safety information 22 Battery care and storage guidelines 23 UPS battery replacement procedure 23 Testing the new battery module ...25 Replacing the UPS ...25 Replacing the UPS option card ...25 Updating the UPS firmware ...26 Configuring a USB to serial converter 26 Reassigning the USB COM ports ...27 Contents 3