Ablerex ARES RT-3K - User Manual

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Intelligent True On-Line UPS
For Corporate and IT Users
User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Safety and Storage Instructions .............................................................2
1.1 Safety ........................................................................................................2
1.2 Storage .....................................................................................................3
2. Product Introduction ...............................................................................4
2.1 General Characteristics ............................................................................4
2.2 Special Features .......................................................................................5
3. UPS Functional Descriptions..................................................................6
3.1 Front Panel Display ..................................................................................6
3.2 Rear Panel ..............................................................................................11
3.3 Communication Port Explanation ...........................................................12
4. Installation and Operation.....................................................................13
4.1 Unpacking ...............................................................................................13
4.2 Selecting Installation Position .................................................................16
4.3 Operation ................................................................................................17
5. UPS System Block Diagram.................................................................30
6. Maintenance Guide ..............................................................................31
6.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................31
6.2 Error Codes and Their Meanings ...........................................................34
6.3 Maintenance ...........................................................................................34
7. Communication Software .....................................................................35
7.1 Hardware Setup ......................................................................................35
7.2 Software Installation ...............................................................................35
8. Optional Communication Cards ...........................................................36
8.1 R2E (second RS-232) card.....................................................................36
8.2 USE (USB) card......................................................................................36
8.3 DCE (Dry Contact) card ..........................................................................37
8.4 SNMP Cards ...........................................................................................38
9. Specifications Convertible Type (Rack / Tower) ..................................39
1, 2, and 3 kVA

Summary

Safety and Storage Instructions

1.1 Safety

Essential safety precautions for using the UPS unit.

UPS Functional Descriptions

3.1 Front Panel Display

Details the LEDs, indicators, and controls on the UPS front panel.

3.1.1 LED Panel

Explains the standard LED indicators and their meanings.

3.1.2 LCD Panel

Details the LCD panel and its associated buttons and functions.

3.1.3 LCD Display Description

Provides a detailed explanation of the LCD display elements and their meanings.

3.2 Rear Panel

Illustrates and describes the connectors and components on the rear of the UPS.

3.3 Communication Port Explanation

Describes the available communication ports and their functionalities.

Installation and Operation

4.1.1 Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for installing the UPS in rack or tower configurations.

4.2 Selecting Installation Position

Criteria for choosing an optimal and safe location for the UPS.

4.3 Operation

Covers the procedures for starting, shutting down, and operating the UPS.

4.3.1 Standard LED Panel Operation

How to operate the UPS using the front panel's standard LED indicators.

4.3.2 LCD Panel Operation

Detailed operation procedures using the UPS's LCD panel interface.

4.3.2.1 Line Mode Start Up

4.3.2.2 Cold Start (DC start)

4.3.2.3 Operation of Measurements Display

4.3.2.4 UPS Locked Up

4.3.2.5 Default Data and Special Function Execution

4.3.3 UPS Default Settings and Alternatives

Explains default settings and how to modify them.

4.3.3.12 Turn UPS Off

Steps to properly shut down the UPS in different modes.

4.3.3.13 Self-Test (Line Mode)

4.3.4 Beep Codes

Maintenance Guide

6.1 Troubleshooting

Steps to diagnose and resolve common UPS malfunctions.

Error Codes

6.2 Error Codes and Their Meanings

Communication Software

7.1 Hardware Setup

7.2 Software Installation

Specifications Convertible Type (Rack; Tower)

Audible Alarm and Protection Features

Safety and Certification Standards

Ablerex ARES RT-3K Specifications