APC CP12036LI Uninterruptible Power Supply User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- APC
Table of Contents
APC CP12036LI Uninterruptible Power Supply User Manual
| Adapter | Color |
|---|---|
| 1.7 to 2.5 mm | Black |
| 2.5 to 1.7 mm | Black |
| Adapter | Color |
|---|---|
| 2.1 to 2.5 mm | Yellow |
| 2.5 to 2.1 mm | Yellow |
User Manual
Safety and General Information
Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is any damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This section contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
- This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
- Do not operate this UPS in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.
- Do not short circuit this UPS. To avoid short circuit, keep the UPS away from any metal objects (e.g., hair clips and keys).
- Use this UPS as instructed to avoid electric shock. Do not disassemble.
- The battery in this UPS is not user replaceable. Contact APC for tech support related issues.
- Do not heat this UPS or throw it into a fire.
- Keep this UPS away from high temperature, wet, or dusty environments.
- During normal usage, keep the UPS out in the open to allow excess heat to dissipate.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury
NOTICE
RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
- This UPS is designed for low power devices less than 36 Watts. CP12036LI will shut down automatically to protect itself once the load on the UPS is greater than 36 Watts.
- The battery typically lasts for three to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life.
Elevated ambient temperatures, poor quality DC power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
Getting Started
Select DC tips based on connected device. To change from the original 2.5mm
tip size to
2.1mm, use the pair of adaptor tips 5 and 6 provided that are yellow in
colour. To change the original 2.5mm tip size to 1.7mm, use the pair of
adaptor tips provided that are black in colour.
Connect the existing power adaptor of your 12V networking device to the input port 1 of CP12036LI. Using the attached wire 4 provided with the CP12036LI, connect CP12036LI to your 12V networking device.
CP12036LI will turn on automatically when plugged in using a power adaptor.
To manually switch CP12036LI off and on, press and hold the power button 2 for 2 seconds. Refer to the table below to interpret the LED indicators 3. UPS and
UPS and Power Status Indicators
Status| Power LED| LED Indicators| Description|
Troubleshoot
---|---|---|---|---
Normal Operation| GREEN| | Fully Charged| No
troubleshooting
**Charging Mode| ** GREEN| 
| The flashing LED
indicates the current battery level as it is charging| **** No
troubleshooting
Battery Mode| FLASHING GREEN| **| Battery level is as indicated| No
troubleshooting
Low Battery Alert| ** FLASHING GREEN| 
| Battery low, UPS will turn off
soon| Connect UPS to a power source
**Bad Battery| ** FLASHING RED| 
| Battery is faulty| Call
customer service for support if the unit is still under warranty
Low Input Power| FLASHING RED AND GREEN| | Input power is lower than the
needed output power. The 4 LED indicators continue to indicate the battery
level.| Be sure that the input power adaptor used is compatible with the
load. Restart the device after using the appropriate adaptor.
Over Temperature protection| RED| 
| Temperature is too high|
Unplug the connected device until the temperature returns to normal. Please
call customer service if this issue persist
Over Voltage Protection| RED| 
| Output voltage is too hig|
Unplug the connected device. CP12036LI can only support loads up to 12V 3A. If
the load is within 12V 3A, please call customer service if this issue persists
Overload Protection| RED| 
| Extreme heavy load detected,
output current is too high
UPS Specifications
| DC Input | Nominal Voltage | 12 VDC |
|---|---|---|
| DC Output (On-line mode) | Voltage | 12 VDC ± 5% |
| Maximum power (On-line mode) | 36 W with battery fully charged | |
| User Output (On-battery mode) | Output voltage | 12 VDC |
| Rated output current | 3 A | |
| Capacity indicator | 4 LEDs (25% increment per LED) | |
| Backup time | 240 minutes @ 5 W200 minutes @ 6 W60 minutes @ 20 W | |
| Battery | Type | Li-ion |
| Nominal voltage | 11.1 VDC | |
| Capacity | 27.75 Wh | |
| Typical recharge time | 12 hours | |
| Physical | Net weight | 300 g |
| Dimension in mm (D W H) | 109 mm x 99 mm x 25 mm | |
| Input DC Jack | 5.5 mm x 2.5 mm Female | |
| Output cable | 80 cm length DC Male Jack, (OD 5.5 mm, ID 2.5 mm) |
Warranty
Schneider Electric IT (SEIT) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. SEIT obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its sole discretion, any such defective products. This warranty does not apply to battery wear from use, equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way. For full warranty information refer to www.apc.com.
Service
If the unit requires service, do not return it to the dealer. Follow these steps:
- Review the Status Indicators section of the manual to eliminate common problems.
- If the problem persists, contact Schneider Electric IT (SEIT) Customer Support through the APC by Schneider Electric Web site, www.apc.com.
a. Note the model number and serial number and the date of purchase. The model and serial numbers are located at the bottom side of the unit.
b. Call SEIT Customer Support and a technician will attempt to solve the problem over the phone.
c. Service procedures and returns may vary internationally. Refer to the APC by Schneider Electric Web site for country specific instructions.
APC by Schneider Electric IT Customer Support Worldwide
For country specific customer support, go to the APC by Schneider Electric Web site, www.apc.com.
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