Installation Guide Smart-UPS™ On-Line

External Battery Pack SRT192BP/192BP2

Safety Messages
Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to install, operate, service or
maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this manual 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 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.

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.

CAUTION
CAUTION addresses practices not related to physical injury including certain environmental
hazards, potential damage or loss of data.
Safety and General Information
• Adhere to all national and local electrical codes.
• Changes and modifications to this unit not expressly approved by APC could void the warranty.
• This unit is intended only for indoor use in a controlled envirnoment.
• Do not operate this unit in direct sunlight, in contact with fluids, or where there is excessive dust or humidity.
• Be sure the air vents on the unit are not blocked. Allow adequate space for proper ventilation.
• The battery typically lasts for three to five years. Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient
temperatures, poor quality mains power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.
• Before installing or replacing the batteries, remove jewelry such as wristwatches and rings.
High, short circuit current through conductive materials could cause severe burns.
• The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
• The batteries are heavy. Remove the batteries before installing the UPS and XLBPs in a rack.
• Always install XLBPs at the bottom in rack-mount configurations. The UPS must be installed above the XLBPs.
• The UPS will recognize as many as 10 XLBPs connected to the UPS. However there is no limit to the number of
XLBPs that can be used with the UPS.
Note: For each XLBP added, increased recharge time will be required.
• Do not dispose of batteries by burning them. The batteries may explode.
• Do not open or mutilate batteries. Released electrolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes, and may be toxic.
• Always recycle used batteries.
• Recycle the package materials or save them for reuse.

Overview
• To verify that installation of an external battery pack (XLBP) has been successful, go to the UPS display
interface.
Perform an Alarm Test to determine if the XLBP is recognized by the UPS.
The LED on the XLBP will flash if successful communication has been established.
• When viewing the status of an XLBP on the UPS display interface screen, the LED on the corresponding XLBP
will flash.
• When an RBC needs to be replaced, perform a Runtime Calibration Test to verify that battery replacement is
required.

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Package Contents
Inspect the contents upon receipt. Notify the carrier and dealer if there is damage.

Included with all models

Front bezel Ground cable 2 tie brackets User Documentation CD
User D ocumentation

2 pan head screws to secure the 4 flat head screws to secure tie
ground cable brackets
1 pan head screw to secure the
XLBP battery cable connector to
an XLBP or to the UPS.

Included with SRT8K/SRT10K models only

Battery communication (BATT COMM) cable

Included with SRT5K/SRT6K Tower models only

Stablizer brackets are supplied with the SRT5K/SRT6K models 4 flat head screws to secure tower stabilizer
The XLBP includes 1 stabilizer bracket connector brackets to the UPS/

Included with Rack-Mount models only

Rail Kit with instructions and hardware for • 1 pair rack-mount brackets
installing rails in a rack • 8 flat head screws to secure rack-mount brackets to the UPS
• 4 ornamental screws to secure rack-mount brackets to the rails
• 2 cage nuts

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Specifications
For additional specifications, refer to the APC by Schneider Electric web site at www.apc.com.

Environmental

Temperature Operating 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Storage -15° to 45° C (5° to 113° F)
Maximum Operating 0 - 2,000 m (0 - 6,562 ft)
Elevation
Storage 0 - 15,000 m (50,000 ft)
Humidity 0% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Protection Class IP 20 rating
Note: Charge the battery modules every six months during storage.
Environmental factors impact battery life. Elevated ambient temperatures, high humidity, poor
quality mains power, and frequent short duration discharges will shorten battery life.

Physical

The UPS is heavy. Follow all lifting guidelines.

Lifting guidelines >55 kg (>120 lb)

Unit weight without packaging 80 kg (176.4 lb)

Unit weight with packaging 105 kg (231.5 lb)
Unit dimensions without packaging 640 mm x 432 mm x 130 mm
length x width x height 25.2 in x 17 in x 5.1 in
Unit dimensions with packaging 960 mm x 580 mm x 280 mm
length x width x height 37.8 in x 22.8 in x 11 in
The model and serial numbers are on a small label located on the rear panel.

Battery

Battery type Maintenance free, leakproof, sealed lead acid

Replacement battery cartridge APCRBC140
This UPS has hot swappable battery modules. Replacement is a safe
procedure, isolated from electrical hazards.
Refer to the appropriate replacement battery user manual for installation
instructions.
Contact your dealer or go the APC by Schneider Electric web site,
www.apc.com for information on replacement batteries.
Battery cable length 500 mm (19.7 in)

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Remove Battery Modules
CAUTION
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL

• Each battery module weighs 17 kg (37 lb).

• Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
• Remove the battery modules before installing the XLBP.
• Use the battery module handle to carefully slide the battery modules in or out of the XLBP.
• Do not use the battery module handle to lift or carry the battery module.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage and minor or moderate injury.

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Rack-Mount Configuration
Your UPS model may differ in appearance from those depicted in these graphics.
The XLBP installation process is identical for all models.

Refer to the rail kit Installation Guide for instructions on rail installation.

CAUTION
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL

• The equipment is heavy. Always practice safe lifting techniques adequate for the weight of the equipment.
• Use the battery module handle to carefully slide the battery modules in or out of the XLBP.
• Do not use the battery module handle to lift or carry the battery module.
• Always install the XLBP at the bottom of the rack.
• Always install the XLBP below the UPS in the rack.
• Always use the recommended number of screws and cage nuts to secure the XLBP to the rack.
• Always use the recommended number of screws to secure brackets to the XLBP.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage and minor or moderate injury.

Secure two brackets to the XLBP. Install two cage nuts.

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Rest the XLBP on the rail shelves. Secure the XLBP to the rack.
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 Install four battery modules. Connect four battery modules.
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Reinstall the battery compartment doors. UPS models SRT5K or SRT6K with one XLBP
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Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the doors. Install one XLBP bezel and one UPS bezel.

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UPS models SRT8K or SRT10K with one XLBP

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Tower Configuration
CAUTION
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONNEL

• Prior to installing the tie brackets, select a location sturdy enough for the combined weight of the units.
• Do not move the units once the tie brackets are installed.
• Always install stabilizer brackets when an XLBP and UPS models SRT5K or SRT6K are installed together in tower
configuration.
• Always install stabilizer brackets when an XLBP is installed in tower configuration and not secured to a UPS.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage and minor or moderate injury.

Stabilizer bracket installation UPS models SRT5K/SRT6K only

Stabilizer brackets are supplied with the SRT5K/SRT6K UPS models.

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Tie bracket installation all UPS models

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Install battery modules and bezels
SRT5K/SRT6K UPS models
1 Slide four battery modules into the XLBP. 2 Reinstall the battery compartment doors.
Connect four battery modules. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure two doors.

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 SRT8K/SRT10K UPS models

1 Slide four battery modules into the UPS and four battery 2 Reinstall the battery compartment doors.
modules into the XLBP. Tighten the thumbscrews to secure four doors.
Connect eight battery modules.

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Connect Battery and Ground Cables
SRT5K/SRT6K models

Connect external battery pack cables

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Connect ground cables

GROUP 1
20 AMP MAX
Output: 50/60 Hz
208//240 VAC

GROUP 2
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SRT8K/SRT10K models

Connect external battery pack and communication cables

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Batt Comm cables

Connect ground cables

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HARDWIRED OUTPUT
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Smart Battery Management
Definitions

• Battery Module: A string of battery cells arranged to produce a battery assembly with a connector.
• Replaceable Battery Cartridge (RBC): An APC battery cartridge consisting of two battery modules.
Replacement RBCs can be ordered from the APC web site, www.apc.com.
• Smart External Battery Pack (XLBP): An enclosure that contains RBC(s) and battery management electronics.
• User Interface (UI): Any interface by which a user can interact with the system. This may include a UPS display
interface, a network management interface or PowerChute™ Network Shutdown software.
NOTE: Do not use a battery that is not APC approved.
The system will not detect the presence of a non APC approved battery and may adversely affect the operation of
the system.
Use of a non APC approved battery will void the manufacturer warranty.

Maintenance
• RBC maintenance: The APC RBC uses sealed lead acid battery cells and does not require maintenance.
• Runtime Test (Calibration): This should be performed anytime the steady state load is changed significantly,
for example a new server is added to or removed from the UPS load.
• Battery health monitoring: The battery energy output and voltage are monitored to assess the health of the
installed batteries when the UPS is operating on battery.
Battery health monitoring is done during a UPS Self Test, a Runtime Calibration Test, and when the UPS is
operating on battery power.
The UPS can be configured to perform periodic, automatic Self Tests.

End of useful life

• Near end of life notification: A warning message will appear on the UPS display interface screen when each
RBC is approaching the end of its useful life. For configuration details refer to Replacement Notification Time
and Replacement Battery Alarm Time in the UPS Operation Manual.
The estimated replacement date for each RBC is available through the UI.
• Needs replacement notification: The UPS display interface screen shows when RBC replacement is required.
The RBC must be replaced as soon as possible.
When an RBC requires replacement, the UPS display interface may recommend that additional RBCs be
replaced if they will soon reach the end of their useful life.
CAUTION: Continued operation after end of useful life notification may cause damage to the batteries.

• Recycling: Remove the RBC from the XLBP. Recycle the RBC. Do not disassemble an RBC.

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Recommended actions after installing new RBCs or XLBPs

Refer to the UPS Operation Manual for details on Test and Diagnostics Menu options for the following tests:
• Self Test
• Runtime Test
• Alarm Test
The following actions should be performed after installing a new RBC or XLBP:

• Verify that the UPS is connected to input power and output power is turned on. Refer to the Operation section in
this manual for instructions.
• When a new XLBP is installed, verify that the XLBP is detected by the system.
– Perform a UPS Alarm Test.
– Check that the LED on all installed XLBPs continuously flash.
• To verify that installation of a replacement battery cartridge (RBC), has been successful, go to the UPS display
interface. Use the Status menus to verify that the UPS recognizes the RBCs.
• Verify that the UPS load is greater than 400 watts. This will appear on the UPS display interface.
• Perform a UPS Self Test.
• If at the time of XLBP installation UPS input power is not available, switch the UPS to battery power for 30
seconds. This will allow the UPS to detect all installed RBCs.
• Verify on the UPS display interface that the installation dates for the replaced RBCs are set to the current date.
The installation dates can be changed manually on the UPS display interface.
If all RBCs have been replaced at the same time, all installation dates can be changed simultaneously.
For configuration details refer to Battery Install Date in the Operation Manual.
• Allow the system to charge for 24 hours to ensure full runtime capability.
• Initiate a Runtime Calibration Test through the UI.

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User interface

View Status/Error notifications: The status of connected XLBPs can be viewed using the UPS display interface menu
options.

• XLBP Status LED: The XLBP LED illuminates red to indicate three possible states.
– Off: No message. This is the default state.
– Solid red: XLBP cannot communicate with the UPS. The XLBP controller is not functional.
– Flashing red:
• For identification purposes each XLBP is automatically assigned a number.
To verify the number of a specific XLBP, use the UPS display interface menu options.
Select an XLBP number. The LED will flash on the XLBP assigned to that number.
• XLBP LED test: From the UPS display interface, LED functionality can be tested by issuing an Alarm Test.
This command causes the LED on each connected XLBP to flash.
• System interfaces: Battery status, alerts, and measurements are shown on the UPS display interface screen.
Refer to the UPS Operation Manual.

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Troubleshooting
Issues Possible Cause Solution

XLBP LED flashes. • The UPS display interface is requesting • No action is necessary.
XLBP status
• Alarm Test has been requested by the • No action is necessary.
UPS • Refer to the UPS display interface screen
• Indicates that an RBC needs to be replaced for information.

XLBP LED remains illuminated Potential hardware error exists • Contact APC Customer Support. Refer to
the Service section in the Operation
Manual for contact information.

UPS display interface shows an • RBC is not connected Connect the RBCs. Verify that the UPS
RBC disconnected message. • RBC hardware error exists recognizes the RBCs.
Perform a UPS Self Test.
If the message remains on the display
interface screen replace the RBC.

XLBP is not recognized. • Communication issue exists • Be sure the battery connections to the
• Potential hardware error exists XLBPs are secure.
• Be sure the connection between the
XLBPs and the UPS are secure.
• Perform an Alarm Test to verify that the
LED flashes.
• If issue persists, contact APC Customer
Support. Refer to the Service section in
the Operation Manual for contact
information.

UPS display interface shows • Power cable is not securely connected to • Be sure the battery connections to the
XLBP disconnected message. an XLBP or to the UPS XLBPs are secure.
• XLBP hardware error • Perform an Alarm Test to verify that the
LED flashes.
• If issue persists, contact APC Customer
Support. Refer to the Service section in
the Operation Manual for contact
information.

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Limited Factory Warranty
Schneider Electric IT Corporation (SEIT), warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of two (2) years excluding the batteries, which are warranted for two (2) years from the date of purchase.
The SEIT obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective
products. Repair or replacement of a defective product or parts thereof does not extend the original warranty period.

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of
purchase. Products may be registered online at warranty.apc.com.

SEIT shall not be liable under the warranty if its testing and examination disclose that the alleged defect in the product
does not exist or was caused by end user’s or any third person’s misuse, negligence, improper installation, testing,
operation or use of the product contrary to SEIT’s recommendations or specifications. Further, SEIT shall not be liable
for defects resulting from: 1) unauthorized attempts to repair or modify the product, 2) incorrect or inadequate electrical
voltage or connection, 3) inappropriate on site operation conditions, 4) Acts of God, 5) exposure to the elements, or 6)
theft. In no event shall SEIT have any liability under this warranty for any product where the serial number has been
altered, defaced, or removed.

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY

OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS SOLD, SERVICED OR
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SEIT EXPRESS WARRANTIES WILL NOT BE ENLARGED, DIMINISHED, OR AFFECTED BY AND NO

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DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING FROM ITS NEGLIGENCE OR ITS FRAUDULENT
MISREPRESENTATION OF TO THE EXTENT THAT IT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW.

To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from customer
support. Customers with warranty claims issues may access the SEIT worldwide customer support network through the
APC web site: www.apc.com. Select your country from the country selection drop down menu. Open the Support tab at
the top of the web page to obtain information for customer support in your region. Products must be returned with
transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of
date and place of purchase.

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APC by Schneider Electric Worldwide Customer
Support
Customer support for this or any other APC by Schneider Electric product is available at no charge in any of the
following ways:

• Visit the APC web site to access documents in the APC Knowledge Base and to submit customer
support requests.
– www.apc.com (Corporate Headquarters)
Connect to localized APC web sites for specific countries, each of which provides customer
support information.
– www.apc.com/support/
Global support searching APC Knowledge Base and using e-support.
• Contact APC Customer Support Center by telephone or e-mail.
– Local, country-specific centers: go to www.apc.com/support/contact for contact information.
– For information on how to obtain local customer support, contact the APC by Schneider Electric
representative or other distributors from whom you purchased your APC by Schneider Electric
product.

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