APC BX950MI Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) User Manual

APC BX950MI Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read the instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, service or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this document or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that or simplies a procedure.

• DANGER: The addition of this symbol to either a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
• WARNING: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
• DANGER: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
• WARNING: WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
• CAUTION: CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Product Handling Guidelines

Safety and General Information

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any damages.

• This UPS is intended for indoor use only.

• Mains socket outlet that supplies the UPS shall be installed near the UPS and shall be easily accessible.

• UPS must be connected to an earthed mains socket outlet.

• Servicing of batteries should be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable about batteries and required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries. In this case, batteries is not user-replaceable.

• When replacing the battery the UPS must be OFF, and its AC inlet unplugged.
  

• CAUTION Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode.

• CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

• CAUTION Do not open or mutilate batteries. They contain an electrolyte that is toxic and harmful to the skin and eyes.

• CAUTION Before replacing batteries, remove conductive jewelry such as chains, wristwatches, and rings. High energy through conductive materials could cause severe burns.

• CAUTION Failed batteries can reach temperatures that exceed the burn thresholds for touchable surfaces.

• CAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries.

  • a. Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
  • b. Do not wear any metal objects including watches and rings.
  • c. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
  • d. Use tools with insulated handles.
  • e. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
  • f. Determine if the battery is either intentionally or inadvertently grounded. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electric shock and burns by high short-circuit current. The risk of such hazards can be reduced if grounds are removed during installation and maintenance by a skilled person.

Radio Frequency Warning
This is a category C2 UPS product. In a residential environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take additional measures.

Product Description

The APC by Schneider Electric Back-UPS offers power and surge protection for wireless networks, computers, gaming consoles, and other electronics in your business. This UPS supplies battery backup during outages and unstable voltage fluctuations, as well as provides protection from damaging surges and spikes. It’s equipped with data line surge protection which safeguards your equipment and valuable files from “back door” surges traveling along the data line. They are the choice that helps to protect your sensitive electronics.

Place and Power On

1. Place the Back-UPS to avoid:

   • Direct sunlight
   • Excessive heat
   • Excessive moisture
   • Excessive dust/dirt
     For operation, please place the unit on the floor.

2. Connect the battery by pulling the battery handle up, and then pushing it into the unit.

3. Connect equipment to the UPS. Avoid using extension cords.

4. Plug the backup power cord directly into a wall outlet, not into a surge protector or power strip. Please use the incidental power cord in the package.

5. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the unit. The green “Power On” indicator confirms that the Easy UPS is on and ready to provide protection. The Back-UPS should charge for at least 16 hours to ensure sufficient runtime. The unit is being charged whenever it is connected to AC power, whether the unit is turned ON or OFF.

6. DO NOT pull out the battery disconnector during On-Line Mode.

Operational Features

Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
Automatic Voltage Regulation boosts/trims the AC voltage when it drops/exceeds levels. This allows the equipment plugged into the unit to operate during low/high voltage conditions, conserving the battery power in the event of a power cut. The Back-UPS will switch to battery power if the input voltage level becomes too low/high for the Automatic Voltage Regulation to compensate, or if the AC power is distorted.

PowerChute Personal Edition Software
To install PowerChute Personal Edition (PCPE) software, connect a USB cable to the data port on the UPS and the other end to a computer with access to the web. On the computer, go to www.apc.com/tools/download. Select “Software Upgrades – PowerChute Personal Edition” in the “Filter by Software/Firmware” drop-down menu. Select the appropriate operating system. Follow the directions to download the software.

Quick Mute
The Back-UPS is able to temporarily mute user-correctable audible alarms such as On Battery. During such audible alarms, a short press of the POWER button will temporarily mute the audible alarm until the condition has been reset. A short double beep will confirm that Quick Mute has been activated. Pressing the POWER button for more than 2 seconds will turn off the UPS. Other critical events such as Battery replacement and Charger notifications can not be temporarily muted. The unit in these cases must be turned off.

Voltage Sensitivity Adjustment
Ensure the backup is off. Press and hold the POWER button for 10 seconds until a beep is heard. The LED will flash and sensitivity LOW is set. If press and hold the POWER button for 10 seconds again, the LED will be on and sensitivity MEDIUM is set.

LED status| Sensitivity Setting| Input Voltage Range| Recommended Use
---|---|---|---
Flash| LOW| 140 Vac to 300 Vac| Use this setting with equipment that is less sensitive to fluctuations in

voltage or waveform distortions.

On| MEDIUM| 145 Vac to 295 Vac| Factory default setting. Use this setting under normal conditions

LED Brightness Setting
The Back-UPS is able to control LED brightness. During On-Line Mode, a short press of the POWER button will dim the LED brightness and hear a beep. Press one more time, and the LED brightness will return again.

Self-Test
The Back-UPS will perform an automatic test of the internal battery when UPS is turned on or UPS operates in On-Line Mode for 14 days. During On-Line Mode, a longer press of the POWER button, until three beeps are heard, will perform a manual battery self-test. Then, the LED will flash and UPS will enter self- test mode.
Note: This will happen only when the battery is fully charged in online mode.

Battery Replacement

CAUTION

RISK OF HYDROGEN SULPHIDE GAS AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE

• Replace the battery at least every 5 years or at the end of its service life, whichever is earlier.
• Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates battery replacement is necessary.
• Replace batteries with the same number and type of batteries as originally installed in the equipment.
• Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates a battery over-temperature condition or when there is evidence of electrolyte leakage. Power off the UPS, unplug it from the AC input, and disconnect the batteries. Do not operate the UPS until the batteries have been replaced.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury and equipment damage.
The battery in the Back-UPS is not user-replaceable. Contact SEIT Technical Support for a list of authorized service centers near you. For the recycling battery information, please go to apc.com/recycle.

Features

• A ON/OFF button with an indicator
• B Input power cord
• C Battery backup and surge-protected outlets
• D Battery connector
• E Circuit breaker
• F AC power inlet with AC fuse *only for models with IEC socket
• G USB data port
• H In/Out Ethernet surge-protected ports

Specifications

Model| | BX500MI| BX750MI| BX950MI| BX1200MI| BX1600MI| BX2200MI
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Input| Voltage| 220-240 Vac
Frequency| 50 Hz or 60 Hz (auto-sensing)
Brownout Transfer| 140 Vac, typical
Over-voltage Transfer| 300 Vac, typical
Output| UPS Capacity (total)| 500VA/

300W

| 750VA/

410W

| 950VA/

520W

| 1200VA/

650W

| 1600VA/

900W

| 2100VA/1200W

(only for AR/AZ model) 2200VA/1200W

(for the other mode

Voltage On Battery| 230 Vac ±10%
Frequency – On Battery| 50 Hz / 60 Hz ± 0.5Hz
Transfer Time| 6ms typical, 10ms max.
Short-Circuit Current| Approx.500A peak, Approx. 42A rms| Approx.230A peak, Approx. 3.73A rms| Approx.166A peak, Approx. 2.49A rms| Approx.205A peak, Approx. 4.05A rms| Approx.242A peak, Approx. 4.38A rms| Approx.282A peak, Approx. 4.21A rms
Protection| AC Input Circuit Breaker| 5A/ 250Vac| 5A/ 250Vac| 7A/ 250Vac| 10A/

250Vac

| 12A/

250Vac

| 15A/

250Vac

AC Input Fuse| /| T 5A L 250Vac| T 8A L 250Vac| T 10A L 250Vac| T 12A L 250Vac| T 15A L 250Vac
Battery| Type (maintenance-free)| 12V, 7AH x 1

lead acid

| 12V, 9AH x 1

lead acid

| 12V, 9AH x 1

lead acid

| 12V, 9AH x 1

lead acid

| 12V, 7AH x 2

lead acid

| 12V, 9AH x 2

lead acid

Average Life| The battery typically lasts for three to five years. Environmental factors impact battery backup life.

Elevated temperatures, high humidity, poor quality mains power, and frequent, short-duration discharges will shorten battery life. The battery in the Back- UPS Series is not user-replaceable.

Contact SEIT Technical Support for a list of authorized service centers near you.

Typical Recharge Time| 8 hours to 90% capacity
Physical| Net Weight| 4.2 kg| 5.4 kg| 6.1 kg| 7.6 kg| 10.3 kg| 12.3 kg
Dimensions

(Hx Wx D) cm

| 13.8 x9.8

x 31

| 16 x12 x 35.5| 19 x14 x 39
Shipping Weight| 4.9 kg| 5.9 kg| 6.6 kg| 8.6 kg| 11.3 kg| 13.3 kg
Shipping Dimensions (H x Wx D) cm| 22.5 x 18.9 x 37.5| 25 x 19.7 x 43| 29.7 x 23.5 x 49.5
Tempera- ture| Operating| 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage| -15 °C to 40 °C
Elevation| Operating| 0 -3000 m

In 0 to 1000m: normal operation, 1000 to 3000m: the output power reduces @ 1% for every 100 m increase in height.

Storage| 0 -3000 m
Humidity| 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
International Protection Code| IP20
Applicable Power Grid Power Distribution System| TN Power System
Pollution Degree| 2
Overvoltage Category| II for normal mode

• When an input power cord is provided, the length of the input power cord is 1.2m. For best operation, do not use an output cable longer than 2m.
• The length of the USB communication cable is 1.2m. For best operation, do not use a communication cable longer than 3m.

Status Indicators

connected equipment
Constant Tone| On-Line Overload – The power being used by the connected equipment has exceeded the capacity of the unit.

Disconnect some equipment.

Constant beeping (every 1/2 second)| Over-temperature Detected – The unit is overheating and will operate in AVR mode for 1 minute. The Back-UPS will shut down if the temperature is not lowered. Disconnect some of the connected equipment.
On

(Off during 4 beeps)

| 4 beeps repeated

every 30 seconds

| On-Battery – The Back-UPS is supplying battery power.
Flashing| Constant beeping (every 1/2 second)| Low Battery – The Back-UPS is supplying battery power and the battery is near a total discharge state.
Constant tone| The battery connector is NOT connected – Refer to page 2

“Place and Power On” to connect the Battery connector.

Replace Battery Detected – The battery needs to be charged or is at the end of its life.

Note:

–   If the battery is disconnected, unplug the Back-UPS from the AC source and then turn it off. Refer to the section “ Place and Power On” on page 2.

–   If the battery needs replacement, refer to the section “Battery Replacement” on page 4 for details.

Off| Short beep every 4 seconds| Low Battery Shutdown – During On Battery operation

the battery power was almost completely exhausted, and the Back-UPS is waiting for AC power to return to normal.

Constant Tone| On-Line Overload Event – The connected equipment requires more power than provided by the Back-UPS.

Unplug devices one at a time to remove overload.

If the detected problem is not corrected, contact SEIT Technical Support

Charger Detected Fault – Back-UPS has an internal problem detected and is no longer powering the load. Contact SEIT Technical Support
Long beep every 4 seconds| Over-temperature Detected Fault – The backup has overheated and has shut down. Unplug connected devices one at a time or wait for a few hours for the system to cool down.

Troubleshooting

Service

If the unit requires service, do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps:

1. Review the Troubleshooting section of the manual to eliminate common problems.
2. If the problem persists, contact Schneider Electric IT (SEIT) Customer Support through the APC by Schneider Electric website, www.apc.com.
   • a. Note the model number and serial number and the date of purchase. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit.
   • b. Call SEIT Customer Support and a technician will attempt to solve the problem over the phone. If this is not possible, the technician will issue a Returned Material Authorization Number (RMA#).
   • c. If the unit is under warranty, the repairs are free.
   • d. Service procedures and returns may vary internationally. Refer to the APC by Schneider Electric website for country-specific instructions.
3. Pack the unit in the original packaging whenever possible to avoid damage in transit. Never use foam beads for packaging. Damage sustained in transit is not covered under warranty.
4. Always DISCONNECT THE UPS BATTERIES before shipping. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations require that UPS batteries be disconnected before shipping. The internal batteries may remain in the UPS.
5. Write the RMA# provided by Customer Support on the outside of the package.
6. Return the unit by insured, pre-paid carrier to the address provided by Customer Support

Warranty

Register your product online. http://warranty.apc.com
The standard warranty is two (2) years from the date of purchase. SEIT’s standard procedure is to replace the original unit with a factory- reconditioned unit. Customers who must have the original unit back due to the assignment of asset tags and set depreciation schedules must declare such a need at first contact with a SEIT Technical Support representative. SEIT will ship the replacement unit once the defective unit has been received by the repair department, or cross-ship upon the receipt of a valid credit card number. The customer pays for shipping the unit to SEIT. SEIT pays ground freight transportation costs to ship the replacement unit to the customer.

APC by Schneider Electric IT Customer Support Worldwide
For country-specific customer support, go to the APC by Schneider Electric website, www.apc.com.

Trademarks

© 2022 APC by Schneider Electric. APC, the APC logo are owned by Schneider Electric Industries S.A.S. or their affiliated companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FAQ’s

What is the APC BX950MI Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)?

The APC BX950MI is an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) designed to provide backup power and surge protection for your valuable electronic devices in case of power outages or voltage fluctuations.

What is the capacity of the APC BX950MI UPS?

The APC BX950MI has a capacity of 950VA (volt-ampere) or 480 watts, which indicates its ability to provide power backup for connected devices.

What devices can I connect to the UPS?

You can connect various devices to the UPS, such as computers, monitors, routers, modems, and other sensitive electronics that you want to protect from power-related issues.

How does the UPS protect my devices?

The UPS provides protection against power surges, spikes, voltage fluctuations, and complete power outages. It supplies battery power to connected devices during outages, preventing data loss and potential hardware damage.

How long can the UPS power my devices during an outage?

The runtime of the UPS depends on the power load. At full load, it might provide shorter runtime, while at lower loads, it can offer extended backup time.

Is the UPS easy to install?

Yes, the UPS is relatively easy to install. You simply plug your devices into the UPS's outlets, and then connect the UPS to a power source.

Does the UPS offer surge protection for network connections?

Yes, the UPS typically provides surge protection for network (Ethernet) connections, safeguarding your network equipment from power-related surges.

Can I monitor the UPS's status?

Many APC UPS models, including the BX950MI, come with software that allows you to monitor the UPS's status, battery health, and power events through your computer.

Does the UPS have audible alarms?

Yes, the UPS is equipped with audible alarms that can alert you in case of power events, low battery, or other UPS-related issues.

Can I replace the UPS battery?

Yes, most APC UPS models, including the BX950MI, have user-replaceable batteries. This prolongs the life of the UPS and ensures continued protection.

Can the UPS be used for home entertainment systems?

Yes, the UPS can be used to protect home entertainment systems, including TVs, gaming consoles, and audio equipment, from power fluctuations and outages.

References:APC BX950MI Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – Device.report

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