APC BX Series 750VA Back-UPS User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: APC

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety and General Information
Radio Frequency Warning
Battery Replacement
Product Description
Place and Power On
Operational Features
Features
Specifications
Status Indicators
Troubleshooting
Service
Warranty
Documents / Resources

User Manual Back-UPS
BX Series 750VA, 950VA, 1200VA, 1600VA, 2200VA

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 clarifies or simplifies a procedure.

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.
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 that, 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 the installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.
Inspect the package contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there are any damages.

This UPS is intended for indoor use only.
The main 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. In this case, batteries are 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 the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Do not open or mutilate batteries. They contain an electrolyte that is toxic and harmful to the skin and eyes.
Failed batteries can reach temperatures that exceed the burn thresholds for touchable surfaces.
CAUTION A battery can present a risk of electrical shock and a high short circuit current.
The following precautions should be observed when working on batteries.
a. Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
b. Use tools with insulated handles.
c. Wear rubber gloves and boots.
d. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of batteries.
e. Disconnect the charging source prior to connecting or disconnecting battery terminals.
f. Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadvertently grounded, remove the source from the ground. Contact with any part of a grounded battery can result in electrical shock. The likelihood of such shock can be reduced if such grounds are removed during installation and maintenance.
The battery in the Back-UPS Series is not user-replaceable.

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.

Battery Replacement

CAUTION

RISK OF HYDROGEN SULPHIDE GAS AND EXCESSIVE SMOKE

Replace the battery at least every 5 years.
Replace the battery immediately when the UPS indicates battery replacement is necessary.
Replace the battery at the end of its service life.
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 UPS internal over-temperature, 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 injury.

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/us.

Back-UPS BX Series 750VA, 950VA, 1200VA, 1600VA, 2200VA

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 home or 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

Place the Back-UPS to avoid:
• Direct sunlight
• Excessive heat
• Excessive moisture
• Excessive dust/dirt
For operation, please place the unit on the floor.
Connect the battery by pulling the battery handle up, and then pushing it into the unit.
Connect the equipment to the UPS. Avoid using extension cords.
Plug the Back-UPS power cord directly into a wall outlet, not into a surge protector or power strip.
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the unit.

The green “Power On” indicator confirms that the Back-UPS is on and ready to provide protection.
The Back-UPS should charge for at least 24 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. APC BX Series 750VA Back UPS-

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 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 (less than 2 seconds) 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 notification can not be temporarily muted. The unit in these cases must be turned off.

Voltage Sensitivity Adjustment
The Back-UPS detects and reacts to line voltage distortions in PCPE by transferring to battery backup power to improve the protection of connected equipment. In situations where either the Back-UPS or the connected equipment is too sensitive for the input voltage level, it is necessary to adjust the transfer voltage. Refer to the user guide of PowerChute Personal Edition.

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 model with IEC outlet
**G**USB data port
**H**In/Out Ethernet surge-protected ports

APC BX Series 750VA Back UPS-model

Specifications

Model	BX750N11 1BX950N11 IBX12001111 IBX1600N11 1BX22001111
Input	Voltage
Frequency	50 Hz or 60 Hz (auto-sensing)
Brownout Transfer	140 Vac, typical
Over-voltage Transfer	300 Vac, typical
Output	UPS Capacity (total)
1600VA/900W	2200VA/1200N
Voltage On Battery	230 Vac ±10%
Frequency – On Battery	50 Hz / 60 Hz ± 0.5Hz
Transfer Time	6ms typical, 10ms max.
Protection	AC Input

Circuit Breaker

(only for GR, FR, MS, and AR models)

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

Status Indicators

LED	Audible Alarm	Condition
On	Off	On-line – The Back-UPS is supplying AC power to the 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| Replace Battery Detected – The battery needs to be charged, or is at end of 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 3.

– If the battery needs replacement, refer to the section “ Battery Replacemen t” on page 2 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 Fault – 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 SETT Technical Support
Long beep every
4 seconds| Over-temperature Detected Fault – The Back-UPS 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

Detected Problem and Possible Cause	Solution

The Back-UPS will not turn on
The Back-UPS has not been turned on.| Press the ON/OFF button.
The Back-UPS is not connected to AC power, there is no AC power available at the

wall outlet, or the AC power is experiencing a brownout or over voltage condition.

| Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the wall outlet, and that there is AC power available at the wall outlet. Where applicable, check that the wall outlet is switched on.
The battery is disconnected.| Refer to the “ Place and Power On ” on page 3.
Connected equipment loses power
A Back-UPS overload condition has occurred.| Remove all nonessential equipment connected to the outlets. One at a time reconnects equipment to the Back-UPS.
Charge the battery for 24 hours to make sure it is fully charged. If the overload condition still occurs, replace the battery.
The Back-UPS battery is completely discharged.| Connect the Back-UPS to AC power and allow the battery to recharge for ten hours.
Connected equipment does not accept the step approximated sine waveform from the Back-UPS.| The output waveform is intended for computers and peripheral devices. It is not intended for use with motor-driven equipment.
The Back-UPS may require service.| Contact Schneider Electric Technical Support for more in-depth troubleshooting
The ON/OFF button is green and flashing every 30 seconds. 4 beeps are repeated every 30 seconds.
The Back-UPS is operating on battery power.| The Back-UPS is operating normally on battery power. At this point, the user should save all open files, and shut down the computer. When AC power is restored the battery will recharge.
The ON/OFF button flashes green and constant beeps every 1/2 second.
The Back-UPS battery has approximately empty and will shutdown| The Back-UPS battery is near a total discharge state. At this point, the user should save all open files, and shut down the computer. When AC power is restored the battery will recharge.
The Back-UPS has an inadequate battery runtime
The battery is not fully charged. The battery is near the end of its useful life and should be replaced.| Leave the Back-UPS connected to AC power for ten hours while the battery charges to full capacity. As the battery ages, the runtime capability decreases.
The UPS and outlets are off but the UPS keeps beeping once every 4 seconds. The audible alarm will mute after 32 seconds.
The UPS has shut down due to low battery, %but control power exists.| The UPS will return to normal operation once the AC input voltage has returned to a normal range.

Service

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

Review the Troubleshooting 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 website, www.apc.com.
a. Note the model number and serial number and 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.
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.
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.
Write the RMA# provided by Customer Support on the outside of the package.
Return the unit by the insured, prepaid 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 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.

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Documents / Resources

| APC BX Series 750VA Back- UPS [pdf] User Manual
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